Villa Harteneck

By now I could start a full week roadtrip, just to visit some amazing shops/ villas around Europe. This time I'm talking about Villa Harteneck in Berlin. 

Villa Harteneck is a shop, but you just may call it villa as well. They are into Interior design, as well as event decoration and accessoires.

Just see for yourself and get yourself convinced.. it's time for a roadtrip!

Invisible Hinges by BaSys

Sometimes I'm amazed how something small and meaningless to you interior, can become one of your design items. 

Today I ran into this innovation, of which you may wonder: Why didn't anyone come up with this before?

The door hinges I know, often look simple and are made to be functional, but what would it be like, if you'd never have to see them?

It's been developed by the German company Bartels Systembeschläge GmbH

They've named it the Pivota DX concealed hinges.

Interested?

http://www.basys.biz/

House for sale... small loft apartment in Gothenburg

Sometimes I am amazed how Scandinavian people can make their houses look amazing! Look at this house which in for sale at moment in Sweden.

This incredibly well-designed loft apartment with panoramic views of the city of Gothenburg. 

I keep adoring how cosy this place is, every single detail has been thought through. Just perfect!

Source: Alvhem Interior

Living in (black & white) DESIGN

When you say penthouse, you think of a huge well designed huge apartment. When you say Black&White, you most of the time think - boring... 

I must say I am not the biggest fan of Black & White interior as well, but this house is really special.

This penthouse was designed by spanish architect Héctor Ruiz-Velázquez. The shape of this penthouse if very unusual, and besides the space is just 60 square meters! Can you imagine a penthouse being so small? 

But what attracts in this house is its DESIGN! Wow, to me this is the top of what you call design your house. I love those shapes! 

Source: Design Idee

House for sale... living in a church??

You would almost not believe your eyes when you see this! Living in a church from 1870 in the Netherlands! 

In 2009  St. Jakobuskerk in Utrecht was changed into a beautiful villa under the supervision of architects and designers. 

The atmosphere, created by furniture and styling, is the work of Thomas Haukes from (springers)wonen. The result complements the strong design of the architect, creating a, extremely fine living space with original design.

The design perfectly takes into consideration the original style, all in the right proportions.

The original nave (14 meters high) is impressive, but the balanced design of the inner space ensures that a human dimension is not ignored.

The clear plainness that the Saint Jakobus knew at the time of architect Gerard Gerritsen still gives today the power to this monumental building.

 The current owners were very careful in the renovation and refurbishment. The renowned Utrecht-based firm of ZECC Architects undertook the transformation from church to home with a great attention to light, space and functionality.

 Photographers: Frank Hanswijk en Alex Vreeman

Price: € 2.375.000,-

Source: www.woonkerkxl.nl