Hey contemporist friends! Let’s take a moment to scrutinize the palette choices of some designers. This home in Seattle, designed by CCS Architecture, has a room for visiting guests that has a very distinct color palette. There appears to be a deliberate effort to create a monochrome backdrop of gray and white, which allows the use of deep red on the pillows, light, and ladder, to really pop.
Design Detail – Interior Shutters Instead Of Typical Window Treatments
This children’s room, in a home designed by Alexander & Co, has window shutters on the interior, instead of the usual window treatments you might find, like drapes of blinds.
A Respectful Contemporary Update For A Historic House In Greece
Greg Haji Joannides has sent us photos of a historic Greek home on the island of Nisyros, that he and Giorgos Tsironis have given a contemporary update. While being sensitive to the history of the original 17th century building, the house was updated with modern infrastructure and a given a minimalist white interior.
Design Detail – An Oil Drum For A Bathroom Sink
Hey contemporist friends! Here’s something a little different for you. This apartment’s bathroom, designed by 2b Group, uses an oil drum as a pedestal for a bathroom sink.
This Color-Filled Cafe Has Opened In Madrid
Designer and creative director Parolio, has recently completed Wanda Café Optimista, a new bright and colourful cafe located in the Salamanca district of Madrid, Spain.
This Mediterranean Beach House Maximizes Its Relationship With The Sea
BLANKPAGE Architects have designed a home in Amchit, Lebanon, that has uninterrupted ocean views.