Seattle Floating House

Anchored on dreamy location along the banks of Lake Union in the heart of Seattle, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Studio Diaa. The stunning house features an airy design that merges indoor and outdoor into one peaceful space, thanks to expansive sliding doors that provide picture perfect views of the water, and a wrap-around deck overlooking the adjacent garden. The exterior walls are clad in dark cedar contrasting beautifully with the whitewashed pine and oak flooring of the interior. The home consists of a single level that totals 650 square feet, and features an open kitchen and dining area, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Photography is by Kevin Scott

NIEBY CROFTERS COTTAGE

Originally built in the late 1800s by tenant farmers, this cottage faced neglect for over a decade until the current owners, who envisioned a modern country retreat, acquired it. Preserving the historical facade, discreet modern alterations were made in the private rear yard. A unique black-framed addition under the thatched roof opens to a terrace, seamlessly blending historic charm with contemporary design. The maze of small rooms was replaced by a spacious kitche...
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VADOLIBERO GENUS BIKE RACK

Genus is another great bicycle storage solution by Italian design studio Vadolibero, the same company behind the brilliant Bike Shelf. Made from beautiful walnut wood, the elegant bike rack lets you showcase your prized possession, giving it a deserved place of honor in your apartment. The rack also doubles as a gear hanger, providing a series of wooden poles to hang jackets, helmets and accessories. The result is that you can beautifully store your bicycle and all ...
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SLAB AUDIO CONSOLE

The gorgeous Slab Console is an amazing piece of audio apparatus and a prime example of functional furniture. This modern take on the vintage TV consoles from the 60s and 70s boasts movie theater sound and is equally at home playing reference-quality two channel music or immersive 5.1 surround movies and games. Integrated in the design are 6.5" Focal coaxial speakers with Kevlar cones and a 12" subwoofer powered by a 500W internal amp, letting you enjoy music and mo...
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