• This Dreamy Gurugram Home is Elegance, Personified!
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    This Dreamy Gurugram Home is Elegance, Personified!

    October 10, 2023 - By 

    Draped in a delicate swathe of blues and greys, the narrative of this dreamy Gurugram home carefully curates every little detail to create a serene and elegant atmosphere. The furniture and decor pieces complement the overall theme, with an emphasis on minimalism and understated luxury. Subtle gold outlines and luxe accents add an opulent touch, creating a home that eloquently speaks to refined tastes and appreciation for the finer things in life. Let’s take a walk through Anup and Jasmine’s beautiful home! The foyer sets the tone for the rest of the home, making a stylish first impression!  Sleek and…

  • On the Market: An ’80s Time Capsule, a Minnesota Cabin, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
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    On the Market: An ’80s Time Capsule, a Minnesota Cabin, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week

    October 9, 2023 - By 

    646 Alta Vista Drive Drive in Sierra Madre, California, is currently listed for $1,698,000 by the Webb Martin Group of DPP Real Estate.  “Welcome to Cedarhawke, a contemporary masterpiece perched on an overlook with unparalleled views of the city lights and the canyons of Sierra Madre. Designed by R. Nilsen in a style reminiscent of the architecture of Sea Ranch in Northern California, this home is the manifestation of a love story that started in the late 1940s when two high school sweethearts would park on this very spot, gaze at the stars, and plan their future. They married and…

  • Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando’s The Shinmonzen
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    Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando’s The Shinmonzen

    October 8, 2023 - By 

    Kyoto is not lacking for serene inns within the city’s historical neighborhoods, in sum emphasizing the city’s eminence as a crafts, arts, and design capital. Walking around Kyoto’s historic Shinmonzen Street in the Gion arts district, it’s easy to believe time passes with a more leisurely gait here along the area’s beautifully preserved buildings. The Shinmonzen distinguishes itself from the numerous traditionally designed machiya townhouses and ryokan inns lining the gentle flow of the Shirakawa River. Not openly so, as the hotel’s front facing architecture of dark latticed timber and kawara tile roofline presents a distinguished weathered simplicity. But inside…

  • Dion & Arles creates “salon in which you can dine” for Il Gattopardo
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    Dion & Arles creates “salon in which you can dine” for Il Gattopardo

    October 7, 2023 - By 

    French design and interiors studio Dion & Arles drew on the work of 20th-century Italian designers Carlo Mollino and Gio Ponti for the interior of Mayfair restaurant Il Gattopardo in London. “We envisioned Il Gattopardo to be a salon in which you can dine – not just a restaurant,” the designers told Dezeen. The studio looked to Mollino’s apartment in Turin for its balance between modernity and heritage. The inner dining room has curved crushed-velvet seating and a large fireplace “Modernity, heritage and sophistication are the three elements we think together define the Italian sensibility, which we tried to translate…

  • Ways To Style Fall Blazers for Women
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    Ways To Style Fall Blazers for Women

    October 6, 2023 - By 

    Why Are Blazers So Popular? Blazers have become a staple in women’s fashion due to their versatility and ability to complement all body styles. Originally only a man’s garment, the humble blazer has been taken in, let out, and reimagined by Dior, Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent to create the powerful, yet feminine silhouette we recognize today. blazers for women have become a staple for the fall season. Typically crafted from wool, tweeds, and warm materials the blazer has become a fall fashion staple. Every autumn season there is no shortage of blazers on the runway. Timeless pieces like a well-tailored…

  • 10 Eco-Friendly Best Practices for Home Building Projects
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    10 Eco-Friendly Best Practices for Home Building Projects

    October 5, 2023 - By 

    Most people don’t read plans but are too embarrassed to admit they don’t understand what the finished project is going to look like. This often leads to ripping out finished work and tossing materials. To avoid an expensive redo, don’t be afraid to ask for an on-site mockup. With a roll of painter’s tape, some cardboard, and a few hours with your team, you can mark out the footprint of cabinetry, hanging lights, a soaking tub, door heights, and more. It’s also a fantastic way to figure out furniture size and layouts. You can take mockups a step further and…