East Bay Real Estate with Architectural Integrity...
Finally a light switch I can get on board with. Anyone who knows us around here at acquire, knows that a Real home is defined by its details. Even in the luxuryist of all fancy smancy homes the light switches are the same as a home where there’s gunshots heard on a regular basis. These switches with a retro twist are created by those of Fontini, leave it to a European to come up with the good stuff…
I could easily see this becoming a staple of every self-respecting East Bay home… Hell ,its gonna be required the way granite is for every kitchen remodel. But, winos may complain at its price tag of about $30,000. Yet, its arguably worth it, its a feature I’ve never seen in a home, major selling points, and not to mention envy points. It comes in several options. Glass door to say, look at my cool wine cellar you don’t have, or the more simple matches the floor, look at the secret room i have. Apparently it takes no system to be cooled because it relies on the coolness of the earth and its thick insulating walls. Just imagine popping out of the floor or starring up at guests through the glass floor, see it comes with novelty points too. Find out more at Spiral Cellars LTD.
I am a major advocate as the home as an art piece. Because it really is,its a performing art piece, its architecture, its a backdrop to our lives. Therefore i strongly believe a home should be unique and reflect those who reside within it. There’s something extraordinary when you come across a home with something truly unique and distinct. Such a distinct piece ideally would be something like that of David Wiseman…
He makes the home so much more by extending creativity and couture-like details to places like ceilings, walls and fireplaces, making them so much more. His art is an extension of the architecture by melding his vision, with the function and form of a space. I encourage you to further explore the world of David Wiseman.You’ll get to brag that you knew about his work before it become mainstream…
Now I have to let you know, I hate TVs. But, I’m addicted to it. What I mean is, a TV is always one of the worst dilemmas when designing a room. We’re caught up in having every piece of furniture face this black whole. But this, this is a true innovation! An LCD mirror. Just look, turn it off and its a normal room without a screen shrine, turn it on, the tv looks like a piece of art and the family is still happy. Best part- No black hole, thank you Ox-home….
There have been few attempts to really make the refrigerator a unique element of the kitchen. But this is unlike any I’ve seen before, not only is it a different take on a refrigerator facade but the inside is what makes me go wild! It’s fantastic, look at how much fits in it, and it has all the bells and whistles. A refrigerator with an espresso machine, sign me up. I think a Starbucks could run out of this thing, all that’s missing is a cash register, or it could be under the ice-maker for all i know…
Check it out everything you want to know about it at the Meneghini site…
There’s nothing quite like Ralph Lauren, for the home or in terms of fashion. Absolute elegance paired with American traditionalism is what, in my opinion makes it so great…
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Featured here is the Mayfair Home Collection from last year, it’s an oldie but a definite goodie…
Let’s just face it, we hear it over and over again. The kitchen is a home’s largest selling point, so then, let’s just cut to the chase and show you what we think are the best kitchens currently on the market…
Orinda, Offered at: $5,775,000
Here at Acquire we are obsessing over this circa 1938 glamour home offered for $3,399,000… You can just picture a Grace Kelly-like figure in an oversized hat stepping out of a white Rolls at this French contemporary. This gated estate would make any owner swoon over its 1.23 landscaped acres complete with covered walkways, manicured planters, fountains, pool & spa, and an Au-pair cottage on the 2nd 2 car garage. To view more of this the listing click here….
Today’s daily inspiration comes from the duplex of late great Yevs Saint Laurent on the Rue de Babylone.
Images: Huffington Post
Daily, there will be a picture posted to inspire and widen awareness to design. It could be architecture, a sculpture, a couture gown, a room, etc…
Project: YTL Residence Architect: Jouin Manku Location: Kuala Lumpur, Maylasia
