Classic Spanish Style House

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Palm Beach, Florida is known for its grand homes that are designed in the Spanish architectural style. However, most of these homes are newly built, and lack the character of older homes. This amazing 1919 classic Spanish-style home was designed by architect Addison Mizner. The 10-bedroom villa is located on over 1.5 acres of land and has breathtaking ocean front views. (ABOVE) The back of the house features a large lawn, and patio. The lawn faces the ocean, so it's a great place to relax, play, and soak in the view. The architecture looks so impressive. I love the balconies and Terra Cotta roof. White homes always look so fresh. (BELOW 1) The property is located rather close to the ocean. Don't worry about it being destroyed in a hurricane though, it has already stood here for over 90 years. (BELOW 2) The crystal clear water of South Florida is breathtaking. A walk along the shore sounds really good right now. 

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Spanish Beachfront Villa

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December in New York can be quite cold. I have decided to take my mind to a warm place for this architecture blog post. This villa located in Marbella, Spain is marvelous. With direct beach access, this home is the perfect getaway. (ABOVE) This is a traditional Spanish-style villa. The low-sloped roof above the patio is very beautiful. I like that this villa has an old world charm. (BELOW 1) The short shrubs are a great choice for this property as they do not block the water. I find the large sculptures in the water very interesting, they add a dose of the unexpected. If you look inside the pool, you will notice the stairs curve around the sculpture. (BELOW 2) I like the tiles chosen for the pool deck. They work beautifully with the home, and add a touch white. The outdoor fireplace is a great choice as Marbella can drop to 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months. (BELOW 3) I like the natural design of the cabaña. The wood furniture and sculptures are warm and inviting. I could be laying on that wicker sofa as we speak. 

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Guest Blogging: The Artful Desperado

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I am very pleased to announce (BAD) Blog About Design's first guest blog post, brought to you by Gabriel of Artful Desperado (2012 Up and Coming Blogs of Alt Design Summit)...

"Creativity Found In Colorful Rooms by Penique Productions"

Penique Productions - a Spanish collective - transforms entire buildings into colorful installations with the use of gigantic inflated plastic bags. By doing this they achieve to create a brand new environment that is new to the spectators. 

I think this could be an awesome technique to bring much needed color to dull buildings or to simply change the look of a room or gallery for an arty party, right?

Gabriel

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Weekly Start Off: No 13

Happy Monday, March 11, 2013 readers! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! For this week's "Weekly Start Off" post I decided to turn my focus towards architecture. From classic Swedish estates, modern Spanish mansions, to gorgeous French properties, this week I'm featuring a diverse selection of properties. Which property is your favorite?

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1. Built in Switzerland in the 1970s, this classic home has many classic elements. What I love about this property is both the simple landscaping, ivy, and roof. Even though this home was built in the 1970s it manages to look like it was built in the 1920s. I like that the home is not extremely tall, it blends into its surroundings much better. A great new look for an afternoon sitting in this Swedish backyard. 

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 2. A modern home located in Spain! The wall of windows and glass railings allow lots of natural light to pass into the home. In addition, one has unobstructed views of the sea. The landscape is minimal as to complement the architecture of the home. The architecture of the home reminds me of a ship at sea. The larger first floor terrace has a pool! A great new look for an afternoon sitting by the pool and looking at the ocean.   

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3. A wonderful home located in Paris! The home is located in the 16th arrondissement. The property features a large garden and open terraces, a two car garage and four floors. The architecture is classic French. I love the mansard style roof. The outdoor space's are wonderfully landscaped. How gorgeous are the sculptures? Being that the property is located in Paris, such a wonderful outdoor space is a dime in the rough! A great new look for an afternoon walking though Paris. 

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4. Located behind a fantastic iron gate in Palm Beach, Florida is this sophisticated mansion. The home was built in 2008 and has many modern day amenities. I love the three large iron detailed front doors. Once you pass through the iron gates you are greeted by a center motor court. The motor court is done with large stone tiles, between the tiles is grass. Tall green hedges, hide the stone fence. A great new look for an afternoon in Palm Beach, Florida, relaxing in this home.