Laranjeiras House is a lovely beach house “to die for”. Designed by Brazilian designer Marcio Kogan, the minimalist residence is nothing short of breathtaking with its lush green gardens all around the place and those palm trees overlooking it. An amazing transition between indoors and outdoors, there are six magnificent bedrooms, spacious verandas, stone walls for elegance, stylish furnishings and a large swimming pool for “sex appeal”. An exotic house that could easily translate for “dream” in the dictionary, we’re hooked with imagining sunrises and sunsets from that part of the world. [via DigsDigs]

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Master mind of Portuguese Camarim Architects, Casa Tropical is the ultimate holiday home for anyone in search of peace and tranquility – a blissful getaway from your hectic day-to-day lives. Located in a fishing village in northern Brazil Casa Tropical flaunts with it’s tropical gardens and natural beauty. It has wooden roofs and walls all around, giving just enough room for ventilation and cool breeze, a living room that looks like a house on trees with an open roof, glass panels and coconut trees in the background. Paradise on Earth or just the luxury vacation home to spend your hard earned money on, look no further than Casa Tropical. [via Dezeen]

Renovated by the creative folks from Rigby & Rigby’s and located in Belgravia— an exquisite district of central London, this is more than just a dream home. It’s a 3,900 sqm luxurious property that brings the perfect mixture of contemporary and classical. With modern clean furniture that seems to invite for a stay (for a cup of tea?), big screen TV, a bar and a pool table, the Belgravia Property is all about large spaces, plenty of natural light and exquisite furnishigs. A great job that manages to stun at a first glance, we may not be able to afford anything like this, but no one can keep us from dreaming. Right? [via Adelto]

Top of the line in luxury furnishing, this Couture Line of furniture by French designers Vincent Cadena & Emmanuel Touraine, stuns with its unique design and super sleek looks. Dubbed the La Divine Collection, these chairs epitomize the creative flair of the designers. Built for Ventury Paris and available in 3 colors (black, grey and white adored with gold or silver legs) with all sorts of materials, they easily make for a modern and impressive style statement. Low lying and with a curved back, this lazy boy sure gives a run for your mone. And if I come to think of it, a pair of these chairs would look great in our office ... We’re sold! [via DesignSlices]

This new concept of a modern cave-like office is admirable and awe inspiring. Designed by Iwan Baan with minimal furniture, glass walls and natural colors for a fairly fresh and delightful look, the building blends perfectly with the landscape and makes for an ideal workplace. With simple, yet modern furniture for the sleek factor, Selgas Cano is a sure shot relief from the usual offices cluttered with steel desks and wooden chairs. It’s a place anyone would love to work at. You beg to differ? [via Momoy]

Primarily aimed at giving any office or home a futuristic feel, DS–51 is a swivel chair created in 1971 by the Swiss at de Sede. Combining a slim outline for a fresh feel overall, with a strong fabric stitching done completely by hand and many colours options (from natural tan to black leather), the DS-51 looks like the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Perfect for adding an air of subtle sophistication to any setting, this one is definitely a collector’s item for those in search for the perfect blend of classic and modern. [via Trendir]

Located in the lush St. Regis Hotel & Residences is the newest and most pristine penthouse of the decade. Built by Orlando-based architects from Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, this $49 million dollar penthouse boasts some of the most unique and specialized amenities. The 20,000 square feet living space features two floors, 4 half bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, 5 car garage, in-home fitness gym, an in ground pool, and a library. With 6 full bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a 360-panoramic view of the gorgeous San Francisco area and complete with everything you could dream of, that’s definitely luxury at its best. Only if we could afford it … [via Sotheby]

Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the British manufacturer Established & Sons, Quilt is an inflatable sofa that adds style to your modern environment. Showed off at the 2009 Salone del Mobile furnishings show in Milan, Quilt is an amazing design that seems to invite you to sit. A comfortable soccer ball with a unique approach to the common designs we’ve been used with for a couch, just the thought of sitting under a reading light with a good book and a glass of scotch, that’s a design we’re definitely sold on. [via Contemporist]

Designed by Los Angles based architect Marmol Radziner for his young family, this 4,100 sq.ft. Vienna Way Residence is located on a large green lot in Venice, California. A perfect example of indoor-outdoor living, the house has been sliced lengthwise into thirds with the one-story wing on the south uniting with the two-story wing on the north through a sunken kitchen in the center. With elegant wooden furnishings, extensive use of glass, elegant sharp edges and a stylish lap pool for some night parties, the modernish residence glows and appeals with its uniqueness. An impressive design and an amazing retreat … [via DesignCrave]

Located behind gates in one of Los Angeles’ most expensive areas on Hollywood Hills, the luxurious residence at 8400 Grand View Drive, proves to be a true testimonial to modern perfection. Comprised of 3 bedrooms and 4 lavish bathrooms all following the exquisite theme of using only the highest quality steel, glass  and stone, the contemporary house manages to stun the minute you set your eyes towards the busy city. With a spectacular infinity pool and spa offering mind-blowing views of the whole LA, disappearing walls of glass, floating stairs, cantilevered terraces and state of the art lighting, the architectural masterpiece is for sale by LAClassicEstates for a whopping $4.95 million. [via Adelto]