Weekend Retreat

I don’t know that I could live in a space this minimal on a daily basis, but for a weekend home, I love it.

My sister designed and built their vineyard house in a style very similar to this (but with a sand-hued palette to go with the surrounding land), and it was simultaneously the most peaceful and sexy house I’ve ever been in.

The open floor plan, restricted neutral palette, lack of any clutter, and wealth of windows and light just immediately put your mind and soul at ease and made you feel free– exactly what you want on vacation.

I’m sorry that I don’t have any information on this house or who designed it! Thus is the downfall of tumblr… I found these images on Seth’s tumblr here, but tumblr unfortunately eradicates any evidence of source or information on images. If anyone has any info, please comment!

A Live/Work Former Cement Factory

I have a thing for converted spaces. You’ve probably noticed by now.

This amazing thing is a former cement factory in Spain that architect Ricardo Bofill bought in the early 70s and began transforming into his company’s offices and his own home.

Sophisticated, serene, and sexy, I’m digging the monochromatic palette and the combination of crazy lengths of linen, sleek furniture, soft white poufs, raw wood, and concrete.

For a thorough article on the project, check out this awesome piece on Yatzer.

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