This wonderful apartment certainly could inspired ideas for the fans of minimalizm, clean lines and simplicity in the interior. This London two floor apartment is one of Inspace photography studios. The apartment has white painted floors and walls throughout. This modern apartment interior is so refreshing. A soft white wall colors with modern furniture and interior design is very delighting. Big windows from floor to ceiling add a lot of light when weather is good. (more…)
Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, the historic Palmer House Hilton, the longest operating hotel in North America, is soon to undergo a renovation to produce a more contemporary hotel experience. Renowned design firm ForrestPerkins has been commissioned for the renovation by Thor Equities L.L.C., the property’s new owners. While staying true to the historic legacy of the Palmer House, the contemporary renovations will allow for the redesign of hotel guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors as part of the hotel’s $150 million renovation, slated for completion the Fall of 2008.
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Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, the historic Palmer House Hilton, the longest operating hotel in North America, is soon to undergo a renovation to produce a more contemporary hotel experience. Renowned design firm ForrestPerkins has been commissioned for the renovation by Thor Equities L.L.C., the property’s new owners. While staying true to the historic legacy of the Palmer House, the contemporary renovations will allow for the redesign of hotel guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors as part of the hotel’s $150 million renovation, slated for completion the Fall of 2008. (more…)
It’s not often that you get the chance to design a 12,000-square-foot vacation home, especially one that calls for the creativity and ingenuity to accommodate four generations of a close-knit family.
Located in Bald Peak Colony Club on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Frizzell family retreat is the epitome of smart interior design and sophisticated elegance. A stunning shingle-style home with open, breezy gathering spaces, seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, an arcade, dormitory-style “bunk rooms” for the grandchildren and relaxing waterfront views, this retreat is both stylish and warm. Given the size of the Frizzell family — four children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild — practicality and comfort were priorities. (more…)
Many of us have visited a home that exudes so much warmth and coziness that we curl up on the sofa and find ourselves falling asleep. But what is it that makes guests feel comfortable and want to linger? Is it the inviting colors, the clutter-free surfaces or the lively conversations around the kitchen table? And how can you get that feeling in your home?
You’ve painted the walls, purchased decent furniture, hung art and bought accents from Ikea and Pier 1 Imports, but you silently wonder, ‘‘Why doesn’t my place feel like that?’’
Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, author of ‘‘Apartment Therapy: The Eight-Step Home Cure’’ (Bantam Dell, $14), says making your apartment or house feel more homey doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. The solution could be as simple as rearranging your furniture for better air flow or adding small touches such as fresh-cut flowers and burning candles. (more…)
