Lake Minnetonka Residence

This new home blends an old-world aesthetic with materials and a color pallet derived from the client’s native state of Pennsylvania and incorporates several exterior living spaces to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

http://www.digsdigs.com/contemporary-house-with-old-world-aesthetic-look-lake-minnetonka-residence/#more-14152

Shingle Style Family Vacation Retreat House

Shingle style houses found in New England’s seaside resorts at the turn of the century inspired the design of this family vacation retreat. The house is overlooking a lake and is made of stone and wood cladding. Thanks to that and asymmetrical lines of its roof and walls blends naturally into the landscape. From a dramatic two-story dining room at its center, the plan curves gently toward the lake, affording light and panoramic views of the water to both wings of the home. As the exterior as the interior they both done with touches of luxury. In a playful touch, a blue light in the roof-top cupola has become a nighttime landmark for residents of the lake.

http://www.digsdigs.com/shingle-style-family-vacation-retreat-house/

Italian luxury

http://www.saviofirmino.com/

http://www.vimercatimeda.it/

Fabulous, modern apartment in New York City

This modern apartment is designed for a New York couple with three kids under 10 years old. The couple works in media industry so their design expectations were very high. In the result they got a fabulous 3400-square-foot space for contemporary lifestyle which is safe for their kids. Almost every room feels light and airy thanks to neutral color palette and used materials. The three-bedroom flat possesses versatility to be transformed to suit evolving tastes as the children grew older. Furniture and surfaces around the flat are made of contemporary materials that are easy to clean and looks very modern. Thanks to built-in furniture there is also plenty of space to accommodate all family belongings.

West Chin Architect

http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2010/3/1/swanky.html

Aaron Bayley Photography

Eclectic Great room

Megan and Mark Sutherland's home in Overland Park, Kans., strikes just the right balance between a gracious country house with old-world details and a relaxed family home that always welcomes. Drawing on her love of the English countryside, her sense of color, and her previous business as an antiques dealer, Megan made a new house (built 13 years ago) feel convincingly like a century-old home.

From http://www.countryliving.com/

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Ashford Associates' Mediterranean living room

Jeffrey Bilhuber

is defining luxury in his new book

Jenny Peters and Rachel Mbiango

http://petersandmbiangointeriors.com/

Interior Designer Kelly McGuill

Kelly McGuill has been designing beautiful interiors since she was quite young. Her sisters still remember the time when she insisted they paint the walls of their club house white and banned all Partridge Family memorbilia. Classic, simple, and beautiful are words that define Kelly's sense of style. With a passion for design and an eye for detail she founded Americana Designs in 1998. As a small design and retail business Kelly was able to attract clients from all over the New England area. With the growth of her business and expanded services, Kelly saw the need to broaden her unique vision for one of a kind spaces and established Kelly McGuill Home in 2004.

http://www.kellymcguillhome.com/index.html

Interior Designer Ashley Whittaker

Ashley Whittaker is a Florida native but works in New York. She mixes classic and modern styles to create her own look. http://www.ashleywhittakerdesign.com/

Interior Designer Phoebe Howard

http://inspiracionline.blogspot.com/2009/12/phoebe-howard-2.html

All the way from the UK

Today let us enjoy the work of UK based interior designer Helen Green. A look that is lean, clean and classic yet seductive and inviting. The palette is subdued, with rich, understated fabrics reflecting in polished surfaces, recalling the sleek glamor of the thirties; hushed, pristine and relaxed. http://www.helengreendesign.com/

Retreat on Martha's Vinyard

In the master bedroom, detailed millwork gives the space architectural distinction. I like the bunny rabbits door stoppers.

The living room, made symmetrical with the addition of a doorway in the fireplace wall, received a Colonial Revival carved mantel and paneling. http://inspiracionline.blogspot.com/2010/02/retreat-on-marthas-vineyard.html

Going Ethnic

Palais Rhoul & Spa Marrakech

http://www.palais-rhoul.com/ Le Palais Rhoul, Marrakech's most exclusive and luxurious boutique hotel. "An exquisite 20th-century palace turned hotel, with sumptuous rooms of fairy-tale proportions, set in Eden-esque palm groves outside the city." Wallpaper Magazine. If you love boutique hotels, unadulterated luxury or just want to be spoilt for a few days, Le Palais Rhoul is the perfect destination.

Black and Gold Diningroom

Black and gold accent pieces pop against the cream walls, carpeting and upholstery. Lots of textures were used to add drama. Designer: Kim Smart http://www.smartinteriors.net/

Classic Elegance

Living room

Traditional style and warm colors create a charming feeling of old world elegance.