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10 Diverse Driveways from Green to Glamorous

fixR — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:13 +0000

When you think of driveways, do you see dull gray masses of concrete leading to a monotonous garage door? For some the answer is yes and you might be right. Then again, see what you think after taking a look at how these diverse driveways bring you the feel of the houses they lead to without your ever having stepped foot inside. Whether you immediately know a celebrity lives here or the inhabitant of this house cares about the environment, each driveway tells its own story.

Winding European Driveways (Credit)

Curving Driveway in Autumn (Credit)

Dramatic Stepping Stone Driveway (Credit)

Glamorous Nicholas Cage Driveway (Credit)

Beautiful Basalt Green Driveway (Credit)

Decorative Concrete Driveway (Credit)

Tile Pattern Driveway (Credit)

Permeable Green Driveway (Credit)

Great Unexpected Gravel Driveway (Credit)

Driveway to the Aaron Spelling Mansion in Holmby Hills (Credit)

20 Architect Designed Houses

fixR — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:40:02 +0000

From California to Colorado and around the world, these beautiful and inspiring houses were designed by architecture firms large and small. Each of the homes presents the unique point of view of its architect and its location. Whether on the beach, in the city or in the mountains, these houses are perfectly suited to and enhance their natural or urban surroundings.

The Hume House: Steve Kent Architect (Credit)

The Hume House: Steve Kent View #2 (Credit)

The Hume House: Steve Kent View #3 (Credit)

The Glass Pavilion: Steve Herman (Credit)

The Glass Pavilion: Steve Herman View #2 (Credit)

Marquis Estate of Cherry Creek: Site 7 Solutions (Credit)

Marquis Estate of Cherry Creek: Site 7 Solutions View #2 (Credit)

Marquis Estate of Cherry Creek: Site 7 Solutions View #3 (Credit)

East Hampton Modern: Bates Masi (Credit)

East Hampton Modern: Bates Masi View #2 (Credit)

East Hampton Modern: Bates Masi View #3 (Credit)

Urban House: Daniel Marsh Architect (Credit)

Hamptons Beach House: Philip Johnson (Credit)

St. Lucia Sugar Beach: Lane Pettigrew (Credit)

The Barn House: Buro2 (Credit)

Modern Mountain House: Ulisses Morato (Credit)

Modern Mountain House: Ulisses Morato View #2 (Credit)

Three-Story Modern: Architekt DI Johann Lettner (Credit)

Three-Story Modern: Architekt DI Johann Lettner View #2 (Credit)

Tangga House Singapore: Guz Architects (Credit)

Point Dume Residence: Griffin Enright Architects (Credit)

Kyber Ridge: Studio NminusOne (Credit)

Dallas Modern: Ron Wommack (Credit)

Laidley House: Zack de Vito Architecture (Credit)

Modern Futuristic House: Xenian Architect (Credit)

Lulu Kati Kati House: Date Otten (Credit)

Backyard House: SHED Architecture (Credit)

Sheldon Avenue House: Belsize Architects (Credit)

Vanguard Way House: Morrison Seifert Murphy (Credit)

Vanguard Way House: Morrison Seifert Murphy View #2 (Credit)

Vanguard Way House: Morrison Seifert Murphy View #3 (Credit)

10 Awesome Home Entrances

fixR — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:02:37 +0000

A beautiful entrance says “welcome to my house.” As diverse as the the people who choose them, entrances may offer shelter from a looming storm or a convenient place to pause for a minute before ringing the doorbell. Whether making a grand statement or exhuding a quiet understated confidence, an entrance can speak volumes about those who live inside.

Entrance to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Fallingwater (Credit)

Beautiful Entrance to Archipod Architects NVZ House (Credit)

Hye Ro Hun House by IROJE KHM Architects (Credit)

Entrance to the Farnsworth House by Mies Van Der Rohe Architect (Credit)

Terrific Tree-Lined Entrance View (Credit)

Entrance to Meadowview House by Platform 5 Architects (Credit)

California Dream Home Entrance (Credit)

Modern Malaysian Home Entrance (Credit)

Awesome Entrance to Modern Brazilian House (Credit)

Entry to Carla Ridge Residence in Beverly Hills (Credit)

15 Divine Desert Homes

fixR — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:57:08 +0000

Think desert house and you see visions of adobe in every hue of the desert sands, lovely peaceful sunrises and glorious senset skies. Those traditional style homes still predominate, butt dotting the desert landscape you’ll also find modern structures that feel right at home among the cactus and creosote.

Pueblo Style in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Credit)

Desert Mountain Home in Scottsdale, Arizona (Credit)

Desert Modern by Will Bruder (Credit)

Desert Modern by Will Bruder View #2 (Credit)

Arizona Sandy Mountain Modern by Michael P. Johnson (Credit)

California Desert Home (Credit)

Idaho High Desert Outpost (Credit)

Idaho High Desert Outpost View #2 (Credit)

Idaho High Desert Outpost View #3 (Credit)

Rocky Desert Home (Credit)

Colonia Miramone in Paradise Valley, AZ (Credit)

Santa Fe Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ (Credit)

Taliesin Desert Home (Credit)

Taliesin Desert Home View #2 (Credit)

Desert Mountain Setting (Credit)

Unbelievable Desert Design (Credit)

Desert Wing House (Credit)

Desert Wing House View #2 (Credit)

Desert Wing House View #3 (Credit)

Palm Desert Oasis (Credit)

Mid-Century Modern (Credit)

30 Modern Bath Designs

fixR — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:54:25 +0000

These modern bathrooms are fun and fabulous. The colors and designs are amazing. From pink roses to golden tiles and lacquered furniture, you’ll find lots of fascinating ideas to use in your modern bath.

Black and White Soffti for Bongio (Credit)

Sleek and Contemporary (Credit)

Glass Mosaic by Glassdecor (Credit)

Modern Blue With a Touch of Classic Design (Credit)

Heaven Shower From Titan (Credit)

Aquamarine in Tile by Franco Pecchioli (Credit)

Cool Glass and Brick (Credit)

Totally Tile and Glass (Credit)

Clear and Colorful Design (Credit)

Cermica Globo Italian Bathroom (Credit)

Michael Schmidt Minimalist (Credit)

Cool Turquoise Modern (Credit)

Roses are Pink Mosaic Tile (Credit)

Soft and Relaxing by Karol (Credit)

Moroccan Lacquer (Credit)

Modern Curve Design (Credit)

Pink and Geometric (Credit)

Modern in the Round (Credit)

Luna by Duebi Italia (Credit)

Refreshing Modern (Credit)

Tub in Gold (Credit)

Dravit Modern Bath in Rustic Setting (Credit)

Unexpected Color Combination (Credit)

Contemporary Black and White by Noken (Credit)

Red and Black Beauty (Credit)

Graphic Purple Modern (Credit)

Modern Bath in Silver and White (Credit)

European Style (Credit)

Tiles of Gold (Credit)

Modern Meets Old World (Credit)

30 Modern Kitchens

fixR — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:54:07 +0000

Modern kitchens have it all. They combine style, function and durability. Still with that sleek look, now you’ll also find the unexpected, like glamour and color. Who thought you could go for glamour while preparing dinner? Or, fire engine red cabinets to wake you up while you enjoy your morning coffee?

Must Italia Modern (Credit)

Shining in Red (Credit)

All Glass and Wood (Credit)

Blue Ultra Modern (Credit)

Modern with a Bit of Glamour (Credit)

Modern Magic (Credit)

Tidra Kitchen Collection (Credit)

Modern and Stylish (Credit)

A Modern Kitchen Called Ola (Credit)

Uniquely Modern (Credit)

French Kitchen by Eurocucina (Credit)

Modern Kitchen in an Old Space (Credit)

Kitchen of Blue on Blue (Credit)

Modern but Graceful (Credit)

Modern Sunshine (Credit)

High Gloss Maple Venice Kitchen (Credit)

A Kitchen Like No Other (Credit)

Mixing Modern and Rustic (Credit)

Totally Modern (Credit)

Exquisitely Modern (Credit)

Chic but Sensible Stainless (Credit)

Retro Cool (Credit)

Sleek and Modern Look (Credit)

Bilma Kitchen Collection (Credit)

Pretty in Pastel (Credit)

Amazing Countertop from ThinkGlass (Credit)

Modern Galley (Credit)

Circular Modern (Credit)

Stainless Steel by St. Charles (Credit)

Countertops of Glass (Credit)

30 Modern Bedroom Designs

fixR — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:13:59 +0000

Bedrooms can showcase their modern style in wood, metal or uphostery and may pull in a touch of rustic or masonry. No color restrictions apply to these stylish bedroom designs.

Cattelan Italia Creation (Credit)

Magical Modern Bedroom (Credit)

Modern from DwellStudio (Credit)

A Lazy Bed by Patricia Urquiola (Credit)

Contemporary in Chocolate (Credit)

Modern Italian Bedroom (Credit)

Artfully Simple (Credit)

Stark Elegance (Credit)

Lush Modern (Credit)

Minimalist Modern Bedroom (Credit)

Modern in Black and White (Credit)

Old is Modern (Credit)

Black-Stained Oak (Credit)

Axor Starck Living Environment (Credit)

Going Modern (Credit)

Kaleido by Euroform (Credit)

Classic Asian Meets Modern (Credit)

Elegance in Aqua (Credit)

La Vela II Modern Bedroom (Credit)

Diamond Designer Modern (Credit)

Modern in Pale Wood (Credit)

Splashy Modern (Credit)

Canopy from MASH Studios (Credit)

Elumo Lacquer from Hulsta (Credit)

Martin Ballendat AURA (Credit)

Minimalist Platform Bed Design (Credit)

Uptown Modern (Credit)

Just a Touch of Gold (Credit)

Sleek and Modern (Credit)

MomentoItalia Bedroom (Credit)

Celebrity Houses: Actors

fixR — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:28:51 +0000

We see their faces as often on gossip rags as we do on television or the big screen, but we rarely get a peek inside celebrity actor’s homes. However, no facet of their lives escapes the flash or the lens. Sometimes celebrities invite home decor magazines into their homes and willingly give interviews; other times, pictures leak to the public through real estate listings. Here is an intimate look inside several actors’ homes, which are as diverse as their bodies of work.

Sandra Bullock's New Orleans Home

Russell Brand's Bachelor Pad Bedroom (Hamptons.co.uk via Shelter Pop)

Gerard Butler's NYC loft

Megan Fox's Los Angeles Home

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's Hamptons Home

Nicolas Cage's Bel Air Mansion

Diane Keaton's Spanish Style Beverly Hills Home

15 Totally Isolated Homes

fixR — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:54:12 +0000

Ever feel like you just want to pack up and get away from it all? Then take a look at where these homes are located and see if you want to go this far.

Isolated Amid the Emerald Green of Ireland (Credit)

An Island of One’s Own (Credit)

A Perfect Balancing Act in Serbia (Credit)

No Place to Go (Credit)

Rainbow Marks the Spot (Credit)

Autumn Alone (Credit)

Away in New Zealand (Credit)

House Above Treen Cove in Cornwall Great Britain (Credit)

Isolated on the Banks of Burnmoor Tarn (Credit)

Alone in a Fall Forest (Credit)

Lonely Farmhouse (Credit)

Precarious Perch (Credit)

The Perfect View (Credit)

Island Seclusion (Credit)

Sandy Bay in New Zealand (Credit)

20 Cool Pools

fixR — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:49:14 +0000

Indoor or almost indoor swimming pools offer relief from the summer heat, but many also beckon during the snowy days of winter. No matter the season, these beautiful pools are a major asset to the design of the homes in which they have a room of their own, wander around or flow through.

Designed to Amaze (Credit)

Casa Rota by Manuel Ocana (Credit)

Connecticut Modern (Credit)

Tempe, Arizona Modern (Credit)

Fish House by Guz Architects (Credit)

Fish House View #2 (Credit)

Fish House View #3 (Credit)

Fish House View #4 (Credit)

Fish House by View #5 (Credit)

David Hallam Pool (Credit)

Bed & Breakfast Pool (Credit)

Majorca Magic (Credit)

Small an Inviting (Credit)

Blair Road Singapore (Credit)

Blair Road View #2 (Credit)

Simply White (Credit)

Italian Heritage (Credit)

Italian Heritage View #2 (Credit)

Pool & Jacuzzi (Credit)

True Indoor Pool (Credit)

True Indoor Pool View #2 (Credit)

Minnesota Magic (Credit)

Indoor Outdoor (Credit)

Brick & Beams (Credit)

Rustic Indoors (Credit)

Rustic Indoors View #2 (Credit)

Casa Negra (Credit)

Casa Negra View #2 (Credit)

Casa Negra View #3 (Credit)

Casa Negra View #4 (Credit)