When design and dreams converge

I am leaving you one of the latests videos created to display the beauty of Casa Batlló designed by the great Antoni Gaudí. Catalunya is home to some of the most iconic architecture and design in the world.

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Interior Pools

There are few pools that are actually well designed and consider the surroundings. These are a few examples of my favorites.

Religious Architecture

No matter your religion, architecture has always played a fundamental role in creating spaces of worship. Here are some examples of amazing architecture put to work by the hands of religion.

Colorful Stairs

Here are a few favorites on color. I love the idea of painting instead of creating a runner if you are not a big rug person!Also, how cool are the gradation hues for an office space?

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Best Library Designs

If you have the space for a Library / Study in your home, the pictures below will really change your life! Libraries add character to a home, and are great places to disconnect from your busy lifestyle into the most comfortable and relaxing space one can have - other than a spa!

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Restaurants that thrive on design

When selecting a restaurant, I like to take under consideration the scene (not always social but the design). The interiors and how you feel in a place,will change your attitude and perspective on every experience you'll have in the space, and that includes accentuate your senses!

Here are a few restaurants that thrive on design, and that allow you to achieve the complete experience of what dining out can be about!

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Ceilings, Architecture or Interiors?

A project well executed, will have a flawless collaboration between the architectural and interior departments. A project like that, will unite both fronts of architecture and interiors from the concept design stages, allowing for the team to create  something unique. 

Most people obsess over flooring, but now a days, we are finding an increasing obsession towards ceilings. Not only do they have equal space or sq/ft in your house, but they are also easier to maintain. Ceilings not only provide the basic function of covering ourselves. They also present unique opportunities to play with lighting fixtures that can also have the effect of dramatically changing your home!

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How to select your dream fireplace style

With winter approaching, we are all thinking about sitting in a comfortable chair with a blanket in front of a fireplace. If you live in Chicago, and are building a house or renovating it, choosing the right fireplace as the focal point of your living room / family room is essential. Because it is such an important piece, you'll usually want to place art just above it (TV's are not the prettiest thing to accentuate on that wall, although you might not have a choice).

Look around the room, and determine if the architecture has moldings or paneling in the room. Look at the shape of your windows in the room (do they have a lot of detail, or are they industrial, rustic, etc...?) 

Last but not least, determined whether or not your furniture contracts with the architectural style, or if you are keeping it consistent. If you have a traditional space with modern furniture in the room, you actually have some leverage selecting almost any fireplace style! Mix, Match, and have Fun!

Select your fireplace accordingly! Here are some examples of fireplaces that relate perfectly to what is going on in the space.

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