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Cape Grace Hotel – Elegance And Drama In Cape Town

Set against the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, the Cape Grace Hotel offers world class luxury and subtle European elegance. The dramatic backdrop creates the perfect atmosphere to relax while the sunset turns Table Mountain a fiery red. The interior design of this boutique hotel celebrates Cape Town’s heritage with hand painted fabrics, hand made metalwork, glass and leather items. Each room is individually designed. The balance between the past and the present reflects the charm and elegance of Cape Town.

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Art Collector’s Loft In San Antonio

Located on the top two floors of an old factory building in San Antonio, Texas, this loft designed for an art collector/artist has an all white minimalist theme. Splashes of colour highlight the white canvas. The main living spaces are on the lower floor. The upper floor is a series of galleries.

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Groninger Museum Provocative Interiors

The interior design of the lounge at the Groninger Museum in Groningen, Netherlands is an expressive piece of art in itself. Created by Studio Job, the design pushes the envelop which is quite fitting for this museum of modern and contemporary art.

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Daring Cliffside House Design In La Jolla

This stunning cliffside house in La Jolla, California was designed around the breathtaking ocean view. Architect Wallace E. Cunningham used a marble-like white polished concrete and placed the house within a hollow. Instead of a box structure on top of the bluff, the house becomes part of the landscape.

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Paris Townhouse Converted Into Business Rental

This interesting townhouse in Paris, France has been renovated and converted into a rental property for business meetings and party events.

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Beautiful Loft In Stockholm With High Ceilings

Located on the top floor of an attractive building in Stockholm, Sweden, this loft apartment has very high ceilings that goes up 16 feet. The massive book shelves in the living area is the focal point of the apartment. The loft features modern interior design with a very open floor plan.

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Hotel La Banane – An Island Within An Island In St. Barts

The fully revamped Hotel La Banane in St. Barts prides itself of being a secret hotel, an island of its own with a unique atmosphere. La Banane is the name of the first cabaret revue created by the hotel’s founder Jean-Marie Rivière – a personality in the French showbiz world – who used to hang out with the likes of Zaza Gabor and Brigitte Bardot. The design of this boutique hotel with nine independent suites is a blend of traditional architecture and collection furniture. The intimate setting is like a large family home, albeit with a sexy flair!

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