| Luxurious Two-level Apartment in Miami Enhanced by Textural Diversity Posted: 17 Mar 2014 05:09 AM PDT  Located in Miami, Florida, USA, this luxurious two-level apartment envisioned by Mila Design showcases an intriguing mix of materials and textures. An open plan living and dining space, with an inviting lounge area in the middle sets the tone for an elegant and highly fashionable crib. High ceilings, extensive use of glass and white walls give away a pronounced sense of space. The functional zones- kitchen, dining and living- are cleverly individualized by employing original decorating items and bold textures.
 Above the lounge area you will notice an intriguing concrete-textured ceiling, complementing the gray carpet below. Wooden accents were used in the kitchen and dining space. Lacquered flooring adds an interesting contrast to the overall design scheme. The color palette is kept simple, with the white, gray, beige and brown hues enhancing the elegant feel of the apartment. Find the place inviting? What decorative elements do you believe stand out? [Photography by Chibi Moku]
                
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| Gold is Chic and Modern: Brass Fixtures to Upgrate your Kitchen Posted: 17 Mar 2014 02:04 AM PDT  Yanic Simard, the talented Canadian interior designer, recently renovated his kitchen. With a totally functional layout, the space didn't need a drastic makeover. But according to the designer, the kitchen did feel dull, therefore needed an upgrade. It's the feeling you get once you get too used to a certain thing. It becomes mundane and then, out of the sudden, it doesn't feel interesting anymore.
Now, to add a sense of new to his kitchen (and this is something you might want also to experience at home), Yanic started by respraying the cabinets in a deep masculine tone of colour, with blue undertones: Benjamin Moore 2062-20 Gentleman's Grey. To make the most of the renovation, here's a useful painting guide to help you with the job. This is a really cool project for the D.I.Y.-ers, for it totally transforms your kitchen in no time.  Now, here comes the best part: in case you got bored of the same-old, same-old stainless steel faucets and fixtures, here's a trendy alternative: gold-toned fixtures and faucets with custom brass finish. They really stand out and create an interesting contrast without being too extravagant. You can neatly mix them with stainless steel appliances. Don’t be afraid, they work well together! After all, gold is chic and modern and combined with the right design elements, it make the most of your space.
  
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| Minimalist Sofa with Industrial Twists: Sofist by Sule Koc Design Posted: 16 Mar 2014 02:42 PM PDT  Sule Koc, an Istanbul-based industrial designer created Sofist, an intriguing and thought provoking furniture item. The distinguished piece is made of a simple metallic framework, decorated with pillows. With unique features, such as special “pockets” for storing books and a small adjacent wooden board, Sofist is the type of item that adds a sense of craziness to you home. It’s a minimalist sofa with industrial twists. You can’t sleep on it, but it’s nice for reading and relaxing. An all-in-one sofa with a cage-like design. Naturally, it’s simply not for everybody. It takes a little bit of courage to “try this at home”.
 This sofa is an excellent example of “less is more”. If you feel like changing a little bit the environment you live in, without making a big fuzz out of it, Sofist my be an interesting acquisition. And if you’re into industrial/ minimalism, chances are that you’ll love it! The item “comes in a form which is actually its basic framework. Stripped out of the unnecessities, the construction makes it possible to create space for storing books and extra pillow for comfort. The inner space can be a preferable place to sleep for pets.”
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