This modern cabin in Northern Italy is a real gem designed in stone. Architect Alberto Vinotti created Casa VI from the ruins of an old stone home. The exterior is made of locally sourced stones and looks centuries old. The interior, on the other hand, is pure contemporary and even minimalist. The house consists of...
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47 Cool Fall Party Decor Ideas
There’s just something about fall that makes people want to gather. The crisp air, the smell of cinnamon in every corner, and the excuse to light way too many candles—it’s irresistible. My sister always says fall is “the season of cozy chaos,” and she’s right. Every year, I try to top myself with fresh fall...
How To Display Succulents: 63 Cute Examples
Succulents look like tiny sculptures, which is probably why I keep “just one more” on every surface. Still, the way you display them matters. I learned this the hard way—one gorgeous echeveria stretched like taffy because I parked it on a dim shelf (rookie move). Now I “read the room” first: light, heat, drafts. Then...
40 Double-Sided Fireplaces With Pros And Cons
Modern fireplaces are great centerpieces in large, contemporary homes, and among all types of fireplaces, double-sided designs are one of the most spectacular and bold. Apart from being a fabulous designer feature, double-sided fireplaces are also a great way to break up space while sustaining visual and light flow between two areas. However, like most...
3 Outdoor Thanksgiving Dinner Tips And 23 Ideas
Thanksgiving is a cozy family holiday when everybody goes home and has dinner altogether sharing peace and love. If you live in warm places, you may go for an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner but keep in mind that there are some tricky points to think of. Let me share some of them. Style Natural And Keep...
Modern Alpine House With An Extensive Use Of Timber And Stone
Architect Rocco Borromini has completed the design of ‘SV house’, a renovation project that involved the restoration of a set of stone ruins. Located in northern Italy, adjacent to the Alps, the dwelling offers sweeping views across the picturesque landscape. The simple structure comprises two existing stone walls connected by a reinforced concrete slab, while...
Original White Tiles Exhibiting Archeological Fragments
Master ceramist Alessio Sarri and designers Sottsass, Natalini, Du Pasquier and Morrison were inspired by the archaeological fragments and ruins from famous Italian museums and created original white tiles with shapes coming from different times of Roman and Greek culture recalling us that the past is still living in the present time. The tiles were...






