Renovated Basque Villa

This house in Guipúzcoa, a province in the Basque Country in Spain, was decorated by Iñaqui Mujika. I love the contrast between the dark grey walls and the white woodwork throughout the house. Elegant but not at all stuffy as some wood and wicker furniture and seagrass rugs were used in some rooms which soften and add warmth to the look.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/personal-y-acogedora-bienvenida/porche/porche-1/101808-1-esl-ES/Porche-1_large.jpg" /><br />Beautiful patterned tiles in the porch.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/personal-y-acogedora-bienvenida/porche/porche-2/101900-1-esl-ES/Porche-2_large.jpg" /><br />Rustic chairs made with logs.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/un-vestibulo-con-una-gran-escalera-de-roble/recibidor/recibidor/101942-1-esl-ES/Recibidor_large.jpg" /><br />Grey and white striped wallpaper in the foyer.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/un-vestibulo-con-una-gran-escalera-de-roble/recibidor/recibidor-2/102859-1-esl-ES/Recibidor-2_large.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/decorar-con-las-texturas/salon/salon-1/102424-1-esl-ES/Salon-1_large.jpg" /><br />Mix of modern and antique furniture.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/decorar-con-las-texturas/salon/salon-2/102574-1-esl-ES/Salon-2_large.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/decorar-con-las-texturas/salon/salon-3/102843-1-esl-ES/Salon-3_large.jpg" /><br />A wall with windows separates the living room from the dining room.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/comedor/comedor/comedor-1/102962-1-esl-ES/Comedor-1_large.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/con-suelo-hidraulico/cocina/cocina-1/103072-1-esl-ES/Cocina-1_large.jpg" /><br />Rustic table and charis contrast with the modern lines of the kitchen. The doors of the island have benn painted black.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/una-villa-vasca-renovada-por-completo/un-dormitorio-infantil-de-ambiente-marinero/dormitorio-infantil/dormitorio-infantil-1/324423-1-esl-ES/Dormitorio-infantil-1_large.jpg" /><br />A change to all the grey with light blue and white striped wallpaper.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/una-villa-vasca-renovada-por-completo/un-dormitorio-infantil-de-ambiente-marinero/dormitorio-infantil/dormitorio-2/324427-1-esl-ES/Dormitorio-2_large.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/bano/bano-1/103174-1-esl-ES/Bano-1_large.jpg" /><br />Nautical feel in the bathroom.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/abierto-al-vestidor/dormitorio-1/103262-1-esl-ES/Dormitorio-1_large.jpg" /><br />Full length mirror leaning against one of the walls of the light filled dresser.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/var/elmueble/storage/images/casas/de-autor/el-arte-de-renovarse/abierto-al-vestidor/vestidor/103507-1-esl-ES/Vestidor_large.jpg" /><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.elmueble.com/">here</a>.

Renovated Basque Villa

This house in Guipúzcoa, a province in the Basque Country in Spain, was decorated by Iñaqui Mujika. I love the contrast between the dark grey walls and the white woodwork throughout the house. Elegant but not at all stuffy as some wood and wicker furniture and seagrass rugs were used in some rooms w…

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Summer House on Paros

<span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()">This house is located near the town of Naoussa on the north of the Greek island of Paros </span><span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()">in the Greek Cyclades</span><span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()">.</span> An Austrian couple, Martin and Karin<span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"> finally got the opportunity to buy the house they had rented for several years. </span><span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"></span><span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()">They took eight years to transform it from a traditional farmhouse with stables into a comfortable holiday house</span><span style="" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()">.</span><p> </p><br /><img alt="Snygg inredning i Grekland" class="imagecache imagecache-illustration_large imagecache-default imagecache-illustration_large_default" height="290" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/illustration_large/illustrations/grekiskt-oliv-reg-1.jpg" title="Stylish interior in Greece" width="613" /><br />Materials found locally were used for the renovation.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_9_0.jpg" title="" /><br />The small windows were kept. In the dining room a spoon lamp adds a merry touch.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_15.jpg" title="" /><br />The dining area as seen from above.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_11.jpg" title="" /><br />Karin's portrait hangs above the window. Red painted concrete floor, open shelves and baskets in the rustic kitchen.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_10.jpg" title="" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_16.jpg" title="" /><br />Martin poses imitating his wife's portrait in the kitchen.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_5.jpg" title="" /><br />In the master bedroom the night table and base of the bed are made of concrete.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_7.jpg" title="" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_8.jpg" title="" /><br />Mediterranean style bathroom.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_1.jpg" title="" /><br />This terrace is right outside the master bedroom.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_2.jpg" title="" /><br />Stunning views from the outside barbecue area.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="imagecache-body_full" src="http://www.mixr.se/sites/mixr.se/files/imagecache/body_full/images/grekiskt-oliv_3.jpg" title="" /><br />Shady spot to have dinner outside.<br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.mixr.se/">here</a>.

Summer House on Paros

This house is located near the town of Naoussa on the north of the Greek island of Paros in the Greek Cyclades. An Austrian couple, Martin and Karin finally got the opportunity to buy the house they had rented for several years. They took eight years to transform it from a traditional farmhouse wit…

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Modern Apartment in Sweden

It's a beautiful sunny morning here. Hope your Sunday is beautiful too.<br />This apartment is featured on the Alvhem real estate site. A modern, stylish apartment in an 1880 property in Linnestaden, Sweden. Would you take it as it is, or would you add some more colour? Love to know!<br /><br /><img alt="The property is located in a free mode" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDD40517C2BE2E423B908B24CB55991651.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 457px;" /><br />Facade typical of Linnestaden buildings.<br /><br /><img alt="and an impressive entrance" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDD5A65BF642C441489D679FCB9EFF6A3E.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 958px;" /><br />The entrance of the building with original tiles.<br /><br /><img alt="Incredibly beautiful staircase" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDC3C91D503CAA46979F721BD5F03607F5.jpg&sizex=848" /><br />A light under the staircase not only lets you watch your step but highlights the pattern of the steps.<br /><br /><img alt="which is a rare spacious and roomy rooms" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDC9EF04117B5042AB9D5A07DC25217730.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br />Soft palette and modern furniture in the ample living room. Wooden boards for the floors.<br /><br /><img alt="The floor plan is open and very social" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD7AFBEF44FDFA4A808BB9647FAC077D6D.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 435px;" /><br />Wallpaper on one of the living room walls adds interest to the room.<br /><br /><img alt="the curved wall adds another character" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD64FC51E0910C4E00B4D983C423807470.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br />There are three Swedish stoves - called kakelugn - in this apartment. The second one is in the bedroom and yet another one in the dining room. Notice how they added a light behind this one.<br /><br /><img alt="a comfortable reading area with favorite chair" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD37BD5A9A9C3F47788D64FF0A69286B6B.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 951px;" /><br />Reading nook in the living room.<br /><br /><img alt="An easy-patterned wallpaper violates the white walls" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD4B7E40EBC8EC42999BFF6105B8BC8FE1.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="One of three operable (!) Stoves" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD53A122B7929A4CB8AADCD74EB5BEDA9E.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 977px;" /><br />Close up of the Swedish stove.<br /><br /><img alt="The question is whether it can be so much better?" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDD85830915CCD47819D4CB01024AD2956.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 952px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="the beautiful living room which now serves as dining room" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD00D9F28C8DD948F8A4018B98A3BC431E.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 649px; height: 431px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="A charming room with a planned three hearty window" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDB29FE279BFC741D9A99F16363767C2FB.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 651px; height: 438px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Invite your friends and enjoy an Italian buffet" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD418195ED68D546C9B93F13BEB5309702.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 955px;" /><br />Some bread and cheese for me please.<br /><br /><img alt="Comfortable kitchen with enormous character" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD2E17CAF3A26C4B828527F01E9F95FB45.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 651px; height: 437px;" /><br />Green hues in the kitchen.<br /><br /><img alt="Beautiful original cabinets offer excellent storage" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDCEC4C8F7B8324C7EA3A9E386223F0F96.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 442px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="The beautiful window light party invites" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDC67393A2DCBD478F904342AFFC68223A.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 957px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Welcome to an exceptional apartment" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDDF6B6DC7643D4246AA7E3178E5CCD402.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="Wake up with fågelkivtter or a crackling fire" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDE00CDC5C40AF453F9EE7ABA33F077704.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 651px; height: 444px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="To the right is the bright, airy bedroom" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFDECD580C4A6544CEC98660DB52B562AA8.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 954px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="A lovely peaceful place that opens up at the park" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD201AEE31C8A34000A8695B9F4E764CEC.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="It's mostly intact since the property was built in 1902" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD8191862C3CAC431885F747C242B850FC.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 954px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="A wide opening with high double doors leading into" src="http://farm1.pics.objektdata.se/pic/pic.dll/image?url=17735/SFD3CFF827CAEAA425584E5113B4096B716.jpg&sizex=848" style="width: 650px; height: 432px;" /><br />And the third stove in a corner of the dining room.<br /><br />More images right <a href="http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=sv&u=http://www.alvhemmakleri.se/index.php%3Fpage%3Dhem-till-salu%26object_id%3DOBJ17735_1065733810%26view%3Dimages&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.alvhemmakleri.se/%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhhCmptgRzpIc0jlA7gpoiuvQyd2wg">here</a> while they last, remember this site takes the pictures down once the property is sold. Sometimes they leave them up for a few days.<br /><br />Have a great Sunday and see you tomorrow!

Modern Apartment in Sweden

It's a beautiful sunny morning here. Hope your Sunday is beautiful too.This apartment is featured on the Alvhem real estate site. A modern, stylish apartment in an 1880 property in Linnestaden, Sweden. Would you take it as it is, or would you add some more colour? Love to know!Facade typical of Lin…

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New Atlanta Home

A devastating fire forced homeowners Bonneau and Jennifer Ansley to build a new home. They chose a spot in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood in Atlanta and built a five-bedroom Dutch Colonial home. Architect Charles Heydt designed the home to look like it's been part of the established neighborhood for years.<br /><br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_0.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />A façade of Cashiers, North Carolina, fieldstone and a large front porch ensure that this newly constructed Dutch Colonial home complements its mature neighborhood.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_1.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />The Ansleys in their porch.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_2.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />The Ansleys' Boykin spaniel, Bodie, in the foyer of their new home. Paint color, Benjamin Moore Oyster Shell<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_3.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />A custom limestone-and-pewter hood was the launching pad for the kitchen's soft blue-gray colour palette.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_4.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_5.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />The family room opens up directly into the large kitchen, which features a comfortable eating area that can accommodate up to 14.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_6.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />The butler's pantry includes copper countertops, wainscot paneling and mirrored walls, as well as a window that opens up to the outdoor courtyard.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_7.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer;" />It took faux-finish artist Judy Neukrug six weeks to hand-paint the walls of the dining room to look like wallpaper.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_9.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 415px;" /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_10.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 434px;" />Landscape architect Rick Anderson designed the outdoor living area.<br /><br /><img id="cboxPhoto" src="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/sites/default/files/images/3/article_portfolio/201_11.jpg" style="margin: auto; border: medium none; display: block; float: none; cursor: pointer; width: 442px; height: 302px;" /><br />All images and information from <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/new-traditions">here</a>.

New Atlanta Home

A devastating fire forced homeowners Bonneau and Jennifer Ansley to build a new home. They chose a spot in the Peachtree Battle neighborhood in Atlanta and built a five-bedroom Dutch Colonial home. Architect Charles Heydt designed the home to look like it's been part of the established neighborhood…

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