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These Modern Dog Houses Are Adorably Stylish
Created by Southern Californian architectural designers, Alejandro and Sara Pijuan, the husband and wife team behind PDW (Pijuan Design Workshop), The Dog Re-Treat and the Woof Ranch are dog houses inspired by the mid-century modern designs of Richard Neutra, Joseph Eichler, and William Krisel.
The latest model, The Woof Ranch, features a deck covered in artificial turf as well as a small window in the interior of the house to create the indoor/outdoor experience often associated with modern houses. A low, tapered roof with real wood shingles was also included in the design to allow rain water to drain into a custom planter sitting at the end of the deck. If you’re interested, you can get one for your pup, here.
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This old building in New York has been transformed into modern apartments
Photography by Bruce Damonte Architectural design firm WORKac, have completed the renovation of a historical building with a cast-iron facade in New York City, and transformed it into modern apartments.
Photography by Bruce Damonte From the exterior, and only visible when looking down on it, is the rooftop addition, which New York City’s Landmarks Commission required to be invisible from the street level. However as the building is low compared to others around it, the designers had to get creative.
Photography by Bruce Damonte They utilized three rooftop projections to mask the bulk of an addition: the triangular pediment of the historic Carey Building next door, and the circular pediment and an abandoned elevator bulkhead at the top of the building itself. The “shadow” created by these three projections created a zone for the addition and the opportunity for a distinctive angled form for the new roof.
Photography by Bruce Damonte Inside the building, there are several apartment..
This Singaporean House Completely Opens Up To The Backyard
Photography by Derek Swalwell Architecture firm ONG&ONG have designed this home in Singapore that makes the most of indoor/outdoor living.
Photography by Derek Swalwell The main living level of the home completely opens up to the grassy backyard, and on the other side of the home there’s lush tropical plants.
Photography by Derek Swalwell At the end of the backyard and house, there’s a small swimming pool.
Photography by Derek Swalwell The living and dining room share the open floor plan with a large bookshelf divider helping to define the areas.
Photography by Derek Swalwell The entire length of the kitchen is open to the swimming pool.
Photography by Derek Swalwell Also on the main level is one of the bedrooms, it too is open to the backyard and has a large window seat with cushions.
Photography by Derek Swalwell Wood stairs with a glass railing leads you to the upper floor of the home.
Photography by Derek Swalwell Upstairs, there’s more bedrooms, like this one that ha..
5 Things That Are HOT On Pinterest This Week
Hey contemporist friends! Here’s a look at what’s getting a lot of attention on our Pinterest boards this week, so you can see what’s trending. By the way, you can follow contemporist on Pinterest – here. 1. A black feature wall makes a dramatic statement in this dining area. Pin it yourself here – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/215821007120788115/
See more photos of this home, here. Designed by I/O architects. Photography by Assen Emilov. 2. This swing design is portable so that you can hang from trees or poles whenever and wherever you like. Pin it yourself here – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/215821007121801954/
See more photos of this swing, here. Designed by Thor ter Kulve for Weltevree. 3. This black wood flooring is designed to have a gradient shadow. Pin it yourself here – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/215821007121790620/
See more photos of this flooring, here. Designed by DIESEL LIVING and BERTI. 4. Each of the glass shades on this chandelier have words written on them. P..
These Stools Were Made By Re-Melting Lava Rock
Photography by Aryeh Kornfeld Chilean design studio gt2P (great things to People), have launched their latest collection, named “Remolten N°1: Revolution Series”, a group of stools that have been created using real lava.
Photography by Aryeh Kornfeld The group of stools are made from volcanic rock that’s been crushed and re-melted onto a stoneware form. Depending on the temperature of the lava, they’re able to create three different looks for the stools; trapelco is smooth, mahuanco is dripped, and quitralco is rough.
Photography by Aryeh Kornfeld The series is the design studio’s second collaboration with the gallery Friedman Benda, and the pieces will premiere at Salon: Art + Design from November 10-14, and at Design Miami from November 30-December 4, 2016.
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12 Examples Of Modern Houses And Buildings That Have A Thatched Roof
Even though it’s usually considered a traditional building material, thatch can sometimes be found on modern architecture. It’s a naturally weather-resistant material that doesn’t retain water, making it suitable even in places that experience a lot of rain. Also, as long as it’s packed and installed properly, thatch is an excellent insulator and resistant to high winds. Here are 12 examples of thatch used on modern exteriors to create a unique look and add texture to the homes and buildings. 1. The roof and walls of this family home in the Netherlands uses tightly packed thatch and white plaster to create a look that has both traditional and modern elements.
See more photos of this home, here. Designed by Arjen Reas. Photography by Kees Hageman. Thatch by Voogtrietdekkers. 2. Thatch almost covers the entire exterior of this home, including the roof and some of the walls to create a textured look and contrast the black wood paneling.
Designed by Mohring Architekten. Photography by ..
The Ultimate Gift Guide For The Modern Woman (40 Ideas!)
Shopping for women can sometimes be hard. Sure there are seemingly endless options but that’s partly why it’s so challenging. To make the hunt a little easier we’ve created a gift guide that has some of the most minimal, modern, and contemporary gifts any girl would love to receive. From jewelry to bags to tech and stationery, this guide will make sure you find something for all the modern women in your life. Jewelry Most girls love jewelry. All it takes is a simple piece to complete an outfit and tie a whole look together. Here are a few ideas for picking out the perfect piece. 1. A super delicate silver pendant adds a touch of style to any outfit.
Vertical Bar Necklace by Vrai & Oro 2. Put a twist on a classic gold or rose gold bracelet with a contemporary cuff style with geometric details.
Parallel Brass Cuff by Myrrh Jewelry 3. A dainty choker like this silver one lets you in on the choker trend without changing your look too much.
Silver necklace with ball by Silver Cartel 4..
Kitchen Design Idea – Store Your Kitchen Appliances In An Appliance Garage
Coffee makers, mixers, toasters, blenders and other large kitchen appliances can be tough to store. They’re large, bulky, and take up a substantial amount of counter space. An appliance garage solves that problem and creates a place for them to be conveniently stored when they’re not being used and doesn’t take up any extra counter space. Here are some examples of the various styles of appliance garages… 1. Rolling Doors Using rolling doors to conceal the appliance garage is a great idea because it can completely open up when you need it to, but can also be only partially opened to continue hiding the other things stored in there. For example, the sliding door of this large appliance garage hides the appliances as well as various recipe books and coffee mugs.
Rondo Kitchen designed by Team7 This rolling appliance garage door can be opened just enough to get the coffee maker out in the morning, and can be opened completely to access recipe books and storage containers later on in the ..
This house appears to be a stack of blocks piled on top of each other
Photography by MCA Estudio Studio Guilherme Torres designed this house for a young family in Londrina, Brazil.
Photography by MCA Estudio The home has a Cumaru wood clad concrete box that extends out over the long white exterior wall. Behind the wall, there’s a backyard and a swimming pool. Large oversized vertical doors pivot open to expose the interior of the home.
Photography by MCA Estudio Inside there’s a double height living room with a Space Invaders feature wall.
Photography by MCA Estudio On one side of the open living area is a casual living room focused on the television.
Photography by MCA Estudio On the other side, there’s the dining area and kitchen.
Photography by MCA Estudio A large dark wood dining table with plenty of space makes it ideal for entertaining.
Photography by MCA Estudio A yellow kitchen island adds a bright pop of color to the otherwise black cabinetry and shelving in the rest of the kitchen.
Photography by MCA Estudio Concrete stairs tucked..
Home Decor Idea – Liven Up Your Living Room With Some Colorful And Fun Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are an easy way to cozy up a space. They add warmth, texture, and personality to a space and require very little effort to style. They come in endless color options, lots of sizes, and can be made from all sorts of different materials. Here are 27 examples of modern throw pillows broken down into in various styles that you can add to your interior to create a cozy and inviting space. 1. Geometric Throw Pillows Geometric throw pillows are a great way to bring in multiple colors to your interior without them feeling overwhelming. They can tie together the various colors you have in your interior and soften up any harshness or coldness created by other materials in the room.
Modern Throw Pillow by WFrancis Design
Confetti Pillow by Bead and Reel
Decorative geometric pillows by Home Decor Yi.
Lumbar Pillow Cover by Made by Zigzag 2. Graphic Throw Pillows Graphic throw pillows often have patterns or shapes on them and make a statement both on their own and with the hel..
