French Design

This French home is a mix of contemporary and old architecture and design. In the first picture, there is a ceiling to floor window, which I discussed in my last blog post that I love. The greenery from the outside diffuses into the dining room with the use of potted plants.

Does anybody else notice the walls? They are marvelous. The stone adds a natural element to the room that represents the old-timey atmosphere when stone was one of the only resources they could use, and the white table and stools help to create the more contemporary feel. Moving onto the second picture, once again, the mixture of natural pieces and white furniture create the old and modern feel of the home.

The last picture is heavenly. It may only appear as a wall to you, but to me, it shows the high-ceiling windows that look out at the pool in the backyard, the hot days that require a nice dip into the pool, and the exhilarating feel of doing front flips off the grass into the water.

My favorite room in this house is the kitchen because of the light-colored themes. The large windows let in a lot of natural light; the kitchen appliances are wooden and the sink on top of them is white. This theme occurs multiple times throughout the house which creates a sense of unity while still having different styles in each room.

What do you think about this mix of modern and old French design? Share your thoughts. :)



















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http://www.whatwilsonwants.com/2011/06/my-french-dream.html#.VE6UFvnxqaM

Works Cited

"My French Dream". What Wilson Wants. 27 June 2011. Web. 27 October 2014. 

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Contemporary Japanese Design

The Kofunaki House designed by ALTS Design expresses the connection between man and nature. Wooden elements applied inside the house give it an "outdoorsy" atmosphere. Several large windows are located throughout the house, further assuming the role of a nature-filled home by allowing lots of sunlight into the rooms.

This home is definitely very different from the traditional Japanese home; rather than a usual house in Japan, the layout of the Kofunaki House is quite large and spacious. Because of the lack of space in Japan, houses tend to be very small and close in proximity to each other. The Kofunaki House is defying all of these environmental obstacles and creating a kind of home that the majority of Japanese people do not live in.

However, some of the designs remain true to Japanese culture such as the wooden floors and giant windows. As a child, I remember opening my grandparents' giant ceiling-to-floor windows that slide open like doors and lead to a garden of tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. It is my favorite part of Japanese homes and I am glad to see it's something even modern Japanese interior designers have not forgotten.

Here are some pictures of the Kofunaki House.








Here are some pictures you would see of traditional Japanese homes.







See, aren't the windows so cool?!
What do you think about the two types of Japanese interior design? Let me know in the comments.

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yourhomyhome.com/modern-japanese-house-architecture-kofunaki-house/

Works Cited

"Modern Japanese House Architecture: Kofunaki House". Your Homy Home. 13 September
     2014. Web. 19 October 2014.
     <http://yourhomyhome.com/modern-japanese-house-architecture- kofunaki-house/>.