Massive Contemporary 6 Bedroom Estate in Cannes: Villa Chamade

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Massive Contemporary 6 Bedroom Estate in Cannes: Villa Chamade
Astounding Retreat Embracing the Quietness of the Landscape
Ethnic Prints and Modern Elegance: The Lana for Photoliu Chair
Perfect for Reading and Storing Your Books: Wireless Ludovica Lamp
Inspirational Quotes Turned into Minimalist Illustrations by Ryan McArthur

Posted: 02 Apr 2014 07:08 AM PDT

Villa Chamade is a massive contemporary estate located just few minutes away from the center of Cannes, and the prestigious Cap d’Antibes. With a commanding hillside position on a 3400 square meters of land, this high-class residence offers 660 square meters of living space with its 6 en-suite bedrooms, a meticulously designed living room and two kitchens for summer and winter time.
Sumptuous panoramic views of the bay and the Lerins Islands are perfectly framed by floor to ceiling windows in every room of the house. Exuding a feeling of space throughout, the interiors are designed in a highly contemporary manner, with diverse finishes. The array of textures make the place feel dynamic and welcoming. And as if all these were not enough to define a striking French Riviera home, the pool overlooking the bay with its jacuzzi, a spa and hamman complete the picture. Villa Chamade is currently listed for sale on Sotheby’s and the price is available on request.

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Astounding Retreat Embracing the Quietness of the Landscape

Posted: 02 Apr 2014 03:04 AM PDT

Architect Marc Gerritsen designed an astounding retreat on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Thailand. The wonderful secluded house was built for himself to detach from the urban grind and embrace the low density housing and the quietness of the landscape. Encompassed by large expanses of green, the dwelling dubbed the Naked House sits “on the top of the world” encourages a casual living. Rooms are well ventilated and connected to the surroundings. All living spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows and large sliding glass panels which can be completely opened. An open plan living room overlooks the swimming pool and the ocean. The house is all about spectacular views, peacefulness and simple elegance.

“The house was a return to the basic values in life: good clean air, wide open space, quiet solitude. With these basic values you can be in a space that is uncluttered, and your mind can become still. That's also the reason behind the very basic materials that I have used: concrete, wood, steel and glass. There are no embellishments. The focus is on the space rather than the materials.” With five impressive floors to enjoy, the house accommodates two bedrooms, a large open living area (including dining and kitchen), an office, laundry room, maid’s room, an open-air bathroom with two tubs overlooking the maze of greenery and a room with a swing bed. How would you comment on this project’s design and location? What does it inspire to you?

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Ethnic Prints and Modern Elegance: The Lana for Photoliu Chair

Posted: 02 Apr 2014 12:25 AM PDT

In a world where prefabrication and mass production are the rule, the Lana for Photoliu chair invites you to take a break and take a seat for a moment! The result of a design collaboration between Photoliu- bespoke furniture brand and Lana -famous Romanian designer based in London, the furniture piece is a tribute to traditional values inspired by the needs of the modern world: “Eight months of work materialized in an elaborately crafted piece with an authentic look, perfectly blended into today's modern spaces, but still proudly displaying hints of its original time stamp“, explained the designers.

The belief behind this project is that the knowledge and ethnic base should not be forgotten but rather reimplemented with the help of modern design. The chair's frame is made out of oak wood and follows a sophisticated line, offering stability without compromising on elegance. The effect is given by the perfectly balanced three feet complemented by the Lana ethnic print. Available in two upholstery options and three wood color options (natural, white and lime), the chair is fairly easy to adapted to various interior schemes. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by the Photoliu team]

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Perfect for Reading and Storing Your Books: Wireless Ludovica Lamp

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 01:40 PM PDT

Presented to us by Zanocchi & Starke, a young design studio based in Turin (Italy), the Ludovica Lamp is perfect for those who love to read and maintain their books in order. When this original lighting unit holds your books, it emits a delicate and diffuse light; when extracted from its base, a beam of light follows you everywhere, helping with your reading process. Minimalist, yet versatile, the design is easy to integrate in modern homes everywhere.
The project consists of two independent parts: a painted aluminum frame and a removable luminous element in opaque white plastic. Ludovica uses LED lighting and has a battery with four hours of autonomy. It is powered by a USB cable, allowing the object to be transported without wires, a feature we highly appreciate. Easy to move around from place to place, this clever lamp will grant you memorable stories, read from the comfort of your favorite home spot. Find it as interesting as we do? [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Zanocchi & Starke]

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Inspirational Quotes Turned into Minimalist Illustrations by Ryan McArthur

Posted: 01 Apr 2014 10:16 AM PDT

Those of you who seek inspirational quotes will surely enjoy this array of minimalist illustrations from Toronto-based web and graphic designer Ryan McArthur. Discovered by Freshome on My Modern Met, this collection of artworks takes sparks of wisdom from famous figures and delivers them in an original manner. From Tolstoy’s “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no none thinks of changing himself” to Oscar Wilde’s “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken“, these framed prints are however you want them to be: ironic, motivational, philosophical or humorous.

Currently available for purchase on Etsy and priced $18.58, the works are first drawn by hand using pen and ink and then digitally rendered. The drawings are minimalist, yet perfectly portray the meaning of each quote, making them interesting additions to home decors. Ryan McArthur’s portfolio is quite diverse and some of these illustrations can also be ordered as postcards. Moreover, they are well fit for IKEA frames, which definitely comes in handy.