The good folks from Essentia have just announced us that they’re giving away a $3,400+ queen size natural memory foam mattress to a lucky reader that explains in a short story (blog post, email, YouTube video, Flickr photos or Facebook pages) why he deserves to win it. Submit your sob story before June 28th and the most creative participant will win Essentia’s Energie Opus. Watch the company’s Facebook fan page and see if you won the big prize.
Looking to achieve that unique feel for your bathroom, we have the solution for you. Kontextur is a company that brags to make high end shower curtains, shower curtain rings, and toothbrush and razor stands. They agree that calling their products “high-end” may sound a bit trivial, “but we truly believe them to be so”, they say.
Set on a large plot of 2,600 sqm with lovely gardens, this amazing all-white contemporary villa in Madrid’s prestigious area of La Moraleja is probably everything you ever wished for. With a cutting edge contemporary design and an amazing open plan living on a grand scale, the striking residence has seven bedrooms, an impressive living room with striking sweeping staircase, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and large windows that give plentiful sources of natural light, a super-sleek kitchen that boasts a separate service area, and an exceptional Spa area with pool, sauna and Turkish bath — just to name a few. If you like it and love the Spanish environment, this exquisite villa could be yours for only €8.95 million.
Spanish architects from A-cero are well known for the amazing designs they come up with, and the stunning Sotogrande House which befits the status and stature of celebrities for accommodation, is exactly what we’re talking about. With fresh and exciting lines, an amazing swimming pool to add to the impeccable design and lots of white to grab the eye, the Sotogrande House has what it takes to make for an exquisite dream house. For some reason, now I’m thinking of my summer vacation. Same for you?
Slovenian architecture firm Superform has an altogether different vision when it comes to renovations — and a very interesting concept is this house located in Ljubno ob Savinji close to the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, where the novelty is that it constitutes of two different houses. One is using traditional styles and uses a lot of wood and stone. It has bedrooms, bathrooms as well as a kitchen. On the other hand the second house concentrates more on open space (has very good ventilation), and a lot of glass has been used in the structure.
Folks from Snaidero have done it again, this time with a futuristic kitchen design with rounded corners and as much appeal as possible. Dubbed Ola 20, we’re looking at a high demanded kitchen model that was built more than 20 years ago, which is now being rebuilt together with the amazing heads from Pininfarina design studio. Meant to bring a more contemporary, elegant and aesthetic feel to your kitchen, the furniture not only comes with amazing curves, it also features the latest technology from the automotive industry for coating — paint with mica powder. We don’t have a price for it yet, but I must admit it’s an amazing piece of kitchen furniture.
An imposing town house situated within walking distance of the internationally renowned shopping and restaurant facilities on Sloane Street and Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, Wilton Place has been refurbished with a flawless blend of contemporary and classical interior design and an uncompromising specification including the latest in cooling, lighting, audio/visual and security systems. The accommodation will include; formal and informal reception rooms, 5 bedroom suites and a secluded south west facing terrace. For some £6,950,000 you’ll be close to Harrods and Hyde Park. Worth it?
Bulgarian designer Velichko Velikov came up with a lounge chair that keeps away from the models we’ve been used with. Dubbed TIE, the chair was not only a simple idea that was fun to do, but is one that has managed to get our attention with its colorful appearance and the wide range of variations you can choose from. No word if any furniture manufacturers will start using Velikov’s new design or not, but if they do, we’re pretty sure they’ll blend perfectly with any modern environment you put it in.
Renovating an apartment is not only about contemporary furniture and multi-purpose spaces, sometimes you need to pay much more attention to your lighting. Well, that’s what Joel Sanders did with these two one-bedroom apartments in an East Village Coop overlooking the Tompkins Square Park. Meant for living, working and entertainment in equal measures, this modern loft redesign has a built-in couch for lounging and watching media, and a work surface for working and dining. Along with the kitchen island and the bathroom which are clad in black granite, the master bedroom and the living area get the eye with the amazing LED mood lighting that easily changes color whenever you want it.
After just seeing a Swedish minimalist apartment in central Stockholm, we laid our eyes on an unique house in Sandareed, just east of Goteborgh. Built with lots of oak and other expensive materials (quality over quantity, they say), this 225 sqm house is now 18 years old — although there’s nothing to disclose its “age” other than official documents. At the ground level there’s a magnificent and welcoming hall, one bathroom and a kitchen with a dining room. On the upper floor there are two large bedrooms, another large bathroom and the stairs to the attic, which we’re hearing can be easily decorated into a cozy guest room. Yours for around $600k or some 460k Euro.
