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The examples of modular shelving systems in this article are carefully chosen with a focus on their utility, aesthetic and universality. Individuals purchasing any of these shelving options are likely to have made a conscientious and considered decision, assessing the possibilities for placement and their necessity. This writer postulates that the shelving systems featured below are designed with the intelligent user in mind. Such people typically value good design and think about its quality, usefulness, longevity, clarity and detail.

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The terms ‘contemporary’ and ‘modern’ are often used interchangeably when describing design. It’s a common faux pas and one of which this writer is certainly guilty. In design lexicon the two words have contrasting and quite distinct meanings. Describing their difference at a somewhat rudimentary level: contemporary makes reference to the present-day – that which is current and of the time – whereas modern alludes to the past, specifically that of Modernism (post the First World War) and mid-20th century modern design and architecture.

Adapted to a Nomadic Lifestyle: Peliships Floating Shelves

American studio David Hsu Design, in collaboration with Elkamii, designed the Peliships floating shelves in an effort to rethink what modern shelving should be. In a world where we keep our belongings to a minimum, books and magazines are now available digitally, do we really need book cases or large shelving units? Peliships may be an answer for our nomadic lives. We all have a collection of our most treasured...

Beautiful L-Shaped Vacation Home Surrounded By Lush Vegetation

Sprinkled with beautiful and authentic elements of décor, Casa La Hilaria, designed by RDR Arquitectos (a Buenos Aires-based studio, part of the Richter Dahl Rocha & Associés), is a home vacation in Uruguay, defined by the maze of greenery that surrounds it. With a fresh and recharging-your-batteries kind of landscape, Casa La Hilaria seems like the perfect place to be in case you want to escape from the grief of the...

Hypnotizing Curving Lines and Intensive Use of Organic Materials: Chenequa Residence

Robert Harvey Oshatz Architect designed the Chenequa Residence, a family home showcasing an original and very dynamic design. The building as a whole can not be entirely understood while analyzing it from a single standpoint; its diversity exposes fun features throughout. According to the architects, the project requires two stages of implementation: “The extant building constitutes the first phase of construction and includes the primary living areas for the family....

The Creative Reading Net: It Can Be Fun and Entertaining by Playoffice

A traditional family library has been transformed into an appealing place for kids by the creative Madrid-based studio, Playoffice, designing exclusively kids spaces that encourage learning through playing with a creative reading net. We’ve discovered this project on Mymodernmet and decided to share it with you due to the creative approach to learning and reading. “Reading Net” is a wonderful way to show kids that reading can be fun and entertaining. It...

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There are a few specific styles and themes which come alive in the bedroom with the addition of a green tinge. The first that comes to mind is here is the exotic tropical style. Whether you wish to combine a hint of tropical charm with modern aesthetics or want to create a guest bedroom that is full of tropical flair, green is the color to turn to. A splash of bright or mossy green can turn your boring bedroom into a fun and playful space that reminds of your recent holiday trip to a stunning tropical getaway. Another look that revels in green is the beach style and you can replace the traditional white and blue blend with white, green and a hint of orange to create a unique and exquisite bedroom.

Stone and Irokko Wood Shaping a Home in Picturesque Cyprus Village

Dressed in a wooden skin, this stone home in Cyprus was designed by Paphos-based VARDAstudio on a hillside property under the warm Greek sun. Photography by Maria Efthymiou from different angles so that we can see details of modern Greek architecture, this home differentiates itself from neighboring houses with its volumetric design. Rising in the ethnic mountain village of Platres, this home was designed for simple living within a modern society. VARDAstudio’s “House with a wooden...

Combining Dark Volumes And Farm-Like Architecture: House DS

Completed just last year, in 2011, the House DS residential project is part of Graux & Baeyens Architecten‘s portfolio. Located in a residential area of Destelbergen, Belgium, the property on which House DS rests was purchased 10 years ago, but it was only not long ago the owner decided to transform the house into a contemporary living space with the help of the talented team of architects. With the property...

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You’re pretty lucky if you have a large enough window in your bathroom that could use a seating area right beneath it. A bathroom reno featured on Beneath My Heart uses an upholstered loveseat bench with added accent pillows for the window area. How about a built-in? This vanity featured on Home Bunch has a bench area near the window, while this other example (also from Home Bunch) creates a window seat out of a bathroom storage unit. You could also try a bathroom storage unit on a much larger scale with a bench as well, like the third option below from BHG. Built-ins are great, but they’re not for everyone. You could try a simple wicker bench with an elegant cushion to place by your bathroom window, like the one below featured on House of Turquoise.