So you probably think that ski season is over, right? Well, you’d be wrong, it’s actually just getting started…..down in Australia! That’s right, the southern hemisphere is heading into winter, so it’s time to make like a kangaroo and hop down to the land down under and enjoy some of the white stuff. And, since time in Australia is about one day ahead of everywhere else, they already knew you were coming, so they prepared for your arrival by building the Huski Apartments & Day Spa at the Falls Creek ski resort.
The design of this apartment hotel is the work of Elenberg Fraser, and besides the hotel rooms, the building also includes the Endota Day Spa, and a produce store on the ground floor in case you forgot to bring the Vegemite.
When Alexandre Gedeon and Hugh Schwartz of InTown Architecture were tasked with renovating this modern penthouse apartment in Ipanema, Brazil, they decided to wrap the concrete columns in wood.
Photography by Denilson Machado (MCA Estúdio)
By wrapping the columns in the living and dining room, they were able to match the surrounding wood detailing in the interior and create a cohesive look.
Photography by Denilson Machado (MCA Estúdio)
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Nelly Prodan Design has recently completed a modern apartment for a family of three, that was once two separate dwellings.
By knocking down a few walls, the apartment was able to have a large great room that combines an open-plan kitchen, dining area, and a living room.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
The dining area separates the living room from the kitchen, while three sculptural black pendant lights anchor the table and chairs in the open plan room.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
Deep blue chairs and sofa pillows add a minor touch of color to a modest white and grey palette, while plants and wood elements such as the floor and the dining table add a breath of nature to the whole space.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
Down a hallway, there’s a home office with built-in shelving and cabinetry that can also be used as a guest room or future nursery.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
In the master bedroom, a leafy mural covers the wall behind the bed, while two minimalist white pendant lights hang from the ceiling.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
In the children’s bedroom, cartoony ballerinas cover one of the walls, while a built-in window bench allows for daydreaming.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
In one of the two bathrooms, the grey color palette continues, with large format tiles covering the walls and flooring, while a wood vanity complements the other wood elements throughout the apartment.
Photography by Andrey Bezuglov
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Design firm StudioLAB, has completed the interior renovation of two apartments in New York City, transforming them into one large apartment with four bedrooms.
Stepping inside, we can see there’s a hallway that opens up to the kitchen and dining area. A bright blue backsplash in the kitchen adds a pop of color, while the marble counters extend up the wall and onto the ceiling, marking the separation of the kitchen/dining area from the living room.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
In the dining room, a curved section of windows provides views of the city, while a sculpture metal chandelier anchors the dining table in the space.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
A yellow armchair and ottoman add color, brightness, and a sense of fun to the interior.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
In the living room, a blackened steel inlaid panel wraps around the room and transforms into a floating bookshelf, while the television has been recessed into the wall.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
Next to the television is a cabinet that bends into the grey-washed birch veneer millwork, and opens to reveal a custom designed liquor bar.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
The apartment also has a playroom with a colorful wallpaper and a row of built-in cabinetry providing storage.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
In the master bedroom, the blackened steel inlay reappears inset into the wardrobe wall unit.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
The kid’s bedroom contains a custom curved desk area, that’s been built beneath the bay windows to take advantage of the views.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
In one of the bathrooms, light blue tiles have been used to create a soft accent wall in the bath/shower, while a dark wood vanity is topped with a grey counter.
Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick
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In an Amsterdam apartment completed by DENOLDERVLEUGELS, black framed glass walls have replaced solid walls. Also included in the design of the walls are sliding and pivoting doors.
The glass walls divide the kitchen from the hallway and the living room, however, they still let natural light from the windows pass through the interior.
Providing access to the kitchen is a pivoting glass door that’s been designed so that the black frame matches the lines on the glass walls, creating a seamless look when closed. This is also true for the sliding glass doors that connect to the living room.
Architect and designer DXA studio has completed the remodel of a full-floor apartment located in the heart of SoHo’s Cast Iron Historic District in New York.
Inside, the great room, which has an open floor plan, includes 11-foot ceilings with black steel columns, and six oversized, east-facing windows that offer street views and flood the space with natural light.
The living room is focused on the marble ethanol fireplace and the reflective artwork above.
Adjacent to the living room is the dining room, with a black marble table that’s surrounded by upholstered chairs with minimalist frames that complement the understated hanging light fixture over the table.
A spacious library with a built-in desk is clad in millwork that was made in Italy by Canova, and includes floor-to-ceiling glass and steel casement folding doors, creating an open and versatile additional living space.
In the kitchen, there’s a single slab Fior di Bosco marble island that measures in at 10 feet long, custom Canova white oak cabinets and millwork, a Calacatta stone countertop and backsplash, as well a scullery.
A wide hallway that showcases the steel beams, separates the living area from the sleeping quarters.
The main bedroom includes a custom wood and upholstered panel headboard that draws the eye upwards to the ceiling, making the room feel even larger than it is.
In another bedroom, large artwork has been used to fill the white walls.
In the kid’s bedroom, colorful wallpaper has been used to create a fun backdrop for the bunk beds, while the open space has been designated as a play area.
The largest bathroom includes gray and white book-matched marble slabs on the walls, a floating wood vanity, a freestanding Badeloft bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower.
In another bathroom, dark wood walls have been used to create a dramatic appearance.
In the third bathroom, there are floor-to-ceiling gray stone walls, a wood vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower.
To learn more, the home is listed for sale through Emily Beare of Core.
NAME Architecture has designed the ‘White Apartment’ as a result of transforming a single family sized flat along with a studio in Paris, France.
The combined apartment has been designed for family-friendly living, with an open communal space that includes a living room, dining room, and kitchen, which cater to a variety of different activities and create a space for entertaining guests.
The designers also chose to keep some of the original wood structure and integrated it into the new layout.
Throughout the apartment, like in the kitchen, the finishes have been kept minimal, creating a neutral yet stylish backdrop to family life.
In the main bedroom, custom joinery and neutral colors are accented by a gray bed frame and bedding, and a touch of brass.
The main bathroom combines Carrara marble and functional concrete for a contemporary feel.
In a secondary bathroom, small white hexagonal tiles cover the wall, while a geometric mirror adds an artistic element.
The floor plan layouts below show how the two separate apartments have been combined into one.
Photography by Marcela Spadaro, Naaro Photography, and NAARO
