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Ever wondered what a 12 million dollar home might look like? Well here is your chance to find out. This massive 9,236 square foot family home located in the hills of Los Angeles, California and developed by Dream Project LA(DPLA) was recently up for sale for $14 million, but actually sold with $12 million. The mansion features…

Dancing Chair is an elegant design project belonging to artist Constance Guisset. With an appearance that is eye-catching and original, the Dancing Chair is bold, to say the least. The base of the chair is constructed of bent, undulating pieces of wood. This gives it an almost ethereal look, very pleasant to observe. Constance went for a…

Connecticut Pool House is a lovely home located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA and designed by New York City-based studio Resolution: 4 Architecture (Res4). Here is a short description from the architects: “Located in a natural clearing within a wooded hillside of northwestern CT, this watering hole serves as a sustainable entertainment and relaxation center from the…

Dedicating itself to the well-being of its owners, this beautiful home in Eceira, Portugal, was designed by Monica Penaguião of Poeira Interior Design with offices in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro. Gathering elegance and exuberance under one roof, this home is filled with a bold collection of color palettes that bring out the best in its space…

Astarte Suites is a spectacular 9-room complex designed by Aygoustis Krousis and located on a cliff on the beautiful Santorini Island in Greece. Small, but with impeccable services, infinity pool, and unforgettable views, the hotel is perfect for a romantic getaway. Here is an excerpt from the official description from the architects: “Magic is in the details…

“Melting Point” is the latest addition to Prestige Group‘s portfolio, a domestic furniture design and manufacturing firm in North Cyprus. Designed by Erhan Afsaroglu, this tv unit is inspired by a drop of water before it falls from a surface. It demonstrates a skillful construction method using LG Hi-macs to create a smooth piece with seamless joints. With…

Imagine being able to create a futuristic porcelain cityscape in your own home. With the new collection from Lladró Atelier you can do just that. Metropolis is a collection of lamps, mirrors, vases and a storage box that has been created under the artistic guidance of Spanish designer <a title=”Hayon…

Here is an interesting loft renovation achieved by the designers over at ixdesign in New York City’s West Village. The first eleven images are taken after the renovation, while the ones at the end of the post were shot before. Here is a description from the project developers: “ixdesign was commissioned to bring organized function and a warm…

We know you guys love a good landscape around a fascinating living space. But today we are going to bend the rules a bit and present this fascinating place of retreat called Ayada Maldives and located on the island of Maguhdhuvaa, in the lovely Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district. The resort consists of 112 luxurious villas and is due…

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Saturday Design Spotter, our way of bringing you even closer to the home of your dreams. We will begin with this lovely and sophisticated bathroom decor, meant to tickle your senses. So what if this photo was actually taken in a villa resort? The important thing is that anyone can decorate their…