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Sleek and inspiring modern kitchen designs Looks to consider for your next kitchen do-over.
A sleek, modern kitchen design can give your house a homely and relaxed mood and at the same time add a cozy ambiance. Whether you choose a minimalist, comfy, or a spacious outlook, a good choice of color palettes, flooring, cabinetry, and artwork finishes can give it a welcoming atmosphere. If you want to have a kitchen facelift or are in the process of building your own house, here are the things you might want to consider for that sleek and inspiring modern kitchen design. Cabinetry and Countertops In almost every home, the kitchen is the first place where family members meet before going to work, school, or the respective…
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Crashing waves and panoramic views in South Laguna Beach 21 pics, 21 #dreams.
From this vantage point secluded behind stone walls the breathtaking views stretch from Palos Verdes to Catalina and San Clemente Islands to Table Rock Beach and crashing waves. An exquisite 2-level main residence and guest house span approximately 4,350 square feet of French Riviera-inspired elegance and 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces. Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully and artfully finished with the finest bespoke materials and timeless European coastal style. Both houses are clad in limestone with slate roofs while interiors feature plank hardwood floors of black walnut, accents of limestone and vintage terracotta bricks imported from France, furniture-grade cabinetry and every tech/comfort amenity.…
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11 inspiring bi fold door pictures Bringing the inside out and outside in.
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6 features no renovated kitchen should be without Do it right or go home.
When you renovate a kitchen, you need to be as concerned about the details as you are about the big picture. It’s all well and good knocking through a wall to connect the kitchen with a living or dining room, but if (for example) the wall colour doesn’t complement the countertops then it may end up looking a bit amateurish. It’s not just about the aesthetics, either – there are certain details that need to be got right in order to ensure that the room is functional as well. We’ve put together 6 features no renovated kitchen should be without. Scotia beading One of these functional details is scotia beading…
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The tantalising Timble Grange
Every so often an estate agent will tease me with a dream home they have listed. This week it was the wonderful team at Beadnall Copley. Set in the picturesque village of Timble, this outstanding stone home is set in approximately 8 acres. The interiors are exquisite, each room has been carefully and stylishly designed with contemporary fixtures. I love the use of dark grey in the living room and the textured wall within the kitchen. Now you know how I swoon over a pantry, well prepare to swoon! Dream Home Features include: 30ft 3in Reception hall, 29ft 6in drawing room, 26ft 2in music room/gym, 29ft 10in breakfast kitchen and…
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How to design the perfect modern house for a historic setting The creation of Overton Court, Bristol.
Guest Post by Richenda Oldham, editor of Property News magazine It is not often that a solitary stone wall can dictate the style of an entire new homes development, but that is exactly what has happened at Overton Court, a unique collection of six modern houses at Bracken Hill, in Leigh Woods near Bristol. But then Bracken Hill is rather special. Because the wall in question encloses not just a handsome Victorian House with all its trimmings – coach house, stables and chauffeur’s lodge – but also the remains of a fabulous five-acre garden, which just happens to be listed. The history of the gardens is a fascinating story in…
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Architectural masterpiece inspired by the style of the Cistercian abbeys
Serene Estate Overlooking Lake Austin, Texas Architectural masterpiece inspired by the style and traditions of the Cistercian Abbeys of Europe by renowned architect Arthur Andersson. This serene compound overlooking Lake Austin is nested on 3.6 private acres and contains four separate structures. This unique custom home is like no other. Award winning boat house and steel cabled bridge was featured in Dwell magazine and is a brilliant combination of historical architecture, contemporary simplicity and environmental awareness. This property is marketed by Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds
Low Street, Collingham, Newark South Collingham Manor is a fine Grade II listed Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds of around 5 acres, in a peaceful location with views of open countryside to the rear. The property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners retaining much of the original character of the building and enhanced with quality bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen with a Rutland conservatory off. The original Messinger orangery on the front of the property has been fully restored. The main reception rooms each have impressive marble fireplaces and there is a combination of oak and pine boarded flooring, parquet flooring and stone and tiled…
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The stunning staircase is the start of the beauty in this newly built mansion
Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, UK An exemplary newly built mansion on Surrey’s nearest prime private gated estate to Central London, offering an amazing 12,000 sq ft (1,115m sq) of accommodation with an incredible level of luxury and state of the art technology comprising: • Impressive entrance hall • Reception room • Lounge • Dining room • Kitchen/dining room/family room • Cloakroom • Indoor pool (9m long x 4m wide) • Gym & dressing room • Utility room • Master bedroom with lounge area, dressing room, en-suite bathroom & roof terrace • 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (2 with dressing rooms) • Study/prayer room • 2 further bedrooms/games…
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A beautiful Palladian house that was designed to impress
Warren House was once owned by 2 very famous musicians, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and after that it was A. Nelhams-Wright (Adam Faith). It is said to have been featured in a Led Zepplin concert film in 1976. Previously it was owned by Countess Castle-Stewart, Brigadier Roberts, and Pateras (Greek ship owner). This beautiful Grade II Listed Georgian Palladian house dates in the main part from the 18th century with later additions and dominates the surrounding countryside, being in a truly remarkable position, over looking its own gardens and grounds to the Ashdown Forest beyond. The house was designed to impress both inside and out, the room sizes…
