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• Ultimate Holiday Retreat: Ayada Maldives Resort
• Freshome Saturday Design Spotter 3
• Contemporary Family Home Literally Opening Towards Its Backyard Garden
• Design Gone Digital: Microsoft’s View on The Future [Video]
• Resort Complex of Modern Villas in Mexico: Villas Finestre

Ultimate Holiday Retreat: Ayada Maldives Resort Posted: 29 Oct 2011 03:51 AM PDT 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 to open on October 30, 2011.  Impeccable blue waters, powder white sands and lush vegetation- they all seem to be a given in this miniature paradise. The accommodation units have a beautiful warm and traditional feel and are fully-equipped, providing comfort beyond expectations. Even though there is a generous pool connecting all the small homes together, each villa comes with its own rectangular pool, for complete privacy. The services here are said to be excellent and the area is neighbored by seven restaurants, bars and cafes. We dare you to find something wrong with this place!

Freshome Saturday Design Spotter 3 Posted: 29 Oct 2011 02:50 AM PDT 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 tub with rejuvenating flowers and turn a regular bath into a relaxing experience. This truly mesmerizing “Maine Shoreline” room was designed by Annie. The interior is crazy, yet fun and inspiring. There isn’t a single element in the room that can be referred to as “common”. And did you notice the blue knitted rug? Are you a fond of immaculate rooms? Then this interior photographed by Lincoln Barbour for designer Jessica Helgerson should relate to you. White inclined walls, flower arrangements and an overall minimalist design make this room truly captivating. Next off, we have a living room that book lovers will certainly enjoy. A horizontal bookshelf defines the interior, while a wooden wall and staircase accentuate the warmth this room inspires. If you like of idea of an airplane crashing into the meeting room in the middle of an argument, here is the next best thing. We like this giant wallpaper that inspires dynamism and brings some life into an otherwise dull office interior. We like to call these unusual architecture additions, “smart pillars”. But they are not only clever (supporting a home that was built on a pretty challenging site), but also aesthetic and original. In case you are wondering what’s with the huge wooden rectangular shape on the wall, it is the back of a room on the upper level. Cool, right? We really liked the overall atmosphere this room below inspires. Floor to ceiling windows, a curved sofa set and a fireplace descending from the ceiling make the interior very friendly. The photo was taken in a remarkable modern residence in Australia. If transparent bedrooms are your thing, here is an idea for an interesting wall or sliding door. Made entirely out of glass, the design is perfect for a bedroom that is minimalist and worth showing off to all the visitors. We featured this a while back on Freshome here. This intriguing traditional room is literally filled up with suitcases. The photo belongs to Italian photographer Sergio Ghetti and we love it because it is genuine and inspiring for those of you out there who appreciate vintage interiors. This next idea might get you a bit puzzled. Take a good look at the photo… It is not a wallpaper, but a real pool outside the room, with a swimmer. See more revealing information about the fascinating home where the picture was taken here. Tell us if you enjoyed the decors presented today and tune in next week for some more captivating designs!

Contemporary Family Home Literally Opening Towards Its Backyard Garden Posted: 29 Oct 2011 12:27 AM PDT Davidson Residence comes from Californian studio McClean Design and is a 3,000 square foot house is located in Laguna Beach, California, USA.The project was especially designed for a family who requested a strong connection to the garden. Here is how the architects met the responded to the clients’ wish: “The front of the house is curved and finished in dark metal panels, contrasting with the horizontal lines of the rest of the house and highlighting the planting in the front yard. The palette of materials is sleek—black metal panels, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, and stone.The main living space is features a 30-foot-high retractable glass wall that opens the kitchen and living room to the garden, thereby expanding the space and contributing to indoor-outdoor living.  Sleek, contemporary  furnishings follow the minimal color palette of black, grey, silver, and white. The upper level is designed for the client's two daughters, accommodating their bedrooms and a family room“. Find this home’s design appealing?

Design Gone Digital: Microsoft’s View on The Future [Video] Posted: 28 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT We ran across an interesting video on The Next Web, visually describing the future, as seen by Microsoft. If you are expecting a movie where everything is done digitally, you will not be disappointed. Kurt DelBene, President of the Microsoft Office Division stated:  “People often ask me what Microsoft's view is on the future of productivity. I think one of the best ways to answer a question like that is to show our vision by sharing a new concept video." The film is said to "help tell the story we see unfolding in technology, and how it will impact our lives in the future. The video shows our vision for a future where technology extends and highlights our productive capabilities; it helps us manage our time better, focus our attention on the most important things, and foster meaningful connections with the people we care about". How are you coping with the idea of a digitalized world? Do you welcome technology or consider it much too intrusive as it is? Have a look at the video and give us your feedback.

Resort Complex of Modern Villas in Mexico: Villas Finestre Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:52 AM PDT Composed of 8 modern resort units, Villas Finestre is a simple yet imposing beachfront vacation complex made of separate 500 to 1000 square meters villas. Nestled on a cliff’s edge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the villa units are located in a small beach resort named Ixtapa, in Guerrero, Mexico. The white villas collection were designed to define the surrounding landscape, offering guests a welcoming design and sheltering the interiors from direct sunlight. Mexico-based design studio CC Arquitectos constructed this welcoming set of villas as a natural response to the growing desire for privacy, luxury and comfortable vacations. The inspiring panoramic views offer plenty of quiet moments, while the modern facilities spread on five levels capture fresh breezes to caress the modern interiors.

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