Park Lane House

http://www.derekswalwell.com/

The Park Lane house is a brilliant urban looking home located in Australia. The home is extremely modern. (ABOVE) What I love about the home is that it manages to bring the outside in. Even though the home itself does not look one with nature, the design and flow of the home certainly does. (BELOW 1) Around most of the home is this white brick wall. Not only does it maintain privacy, but it also adds to the overall architecture of the house. (BELOW 2) The other side of the house it very different. Wood siding have replaced the white brick walls. I personally would have wanted to keep the front and back of the home more consistent. (BELOW 3) This drawing presents a clear view of how the structure is designed. What do you think of the house? 

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http://www.kennedynolan.com.au/

The Perfect Hamptons Getaway

http://www.sothebyshomes.com/hamptons/sales/0036510

This beautiful home located in Southampton, NY is set on three acres of wonderfully manicured grounds. It's the quintessential Hamptons-style property with wood siding and clean white moldings. (ABOVE) I am a huge fan of landscape architect, Ed Hollander's work. The property feels fresh and is not overly done. (BELOW 1) The front of the home is nestled between flowers and shrubs. Despite the home's over eleven thousand square feet of space, it still feels cozy. One of my favorite parts of the home is its front porch. Even though it's not huge, it still serves as a relaxing space that can be wonderfully decorated and enjoyed. (BELOW 2) The backyard makes up for the home's lack of ocean front views. The lawn is absolutely divine as it's perfect for hosting a party. All it needs is a few well decorated dining tables, and your good to go! (BELOW 3) The swimming pool does not fall short of my expectations. I can just image cooling off after a hard day of work under the waterfall! And with all the shrubs behind it, the neighbors are the least of my concerns. (BELOW 4) After a dip in the pool, the pool house is your next stop. To the right of the pool house is a tree-shaded patio. How beautiful! What do you love about this home and its well landscaped grounds?

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http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/beginners-luck-0

This Living Room featured in Elle Decor, would look great in the above Hamptons home. Interiors in the Hamptons are often very light with a burst of color. I love the blue pillows and lamps. They add the right amount of color and are definitely the right choice for this Hamptons-inspired space. I also love the leopard print stools! They add an unexpected touch to the space, and every space needs something unexpected. What do you love about this space? You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.