Read article : Felton Variable Shower Head | Bunnings Warehouse
Lighting Choosing the right interior lightThe right choice of interior lighting can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your space. Whether you want to add warmth and ambience, make a bold statement, accent a particular feature or light up a work area, there are plenty of options.
Read article : Red Mountain home listed for $14.95 million comes with panoramic views, dazzling amenities
It’s not every day that a panoramic mountain view punches you in the gut and takes your breath away. That is, unless you live in an opulent manor perched boldly on a Red Mountain corner lot. The dizzying views can be yours for $14.95 million.
This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home faces Aspen Mountain to the south and showcases views of Red Mountain to the north. Also on display from the home’s expansive windows and deck are Independence Pass and Snowmass. Each bedroom has a view. The kitchen has a view. The living space has a view. This house’s views have views.
“You should never put up window treatments,” said Marian Lansburgh, one of the home’s listing agents. “The views are the window treatments.You walk in, and you have dead-on views of Aspen mountains. It’s the first thing that hits you.”
Unlike most homes in the area, the alpine vistas are uninterrupted by trees or other houses.
“It’s the south-facing, sunny, big, in-your-face view, where you’ll open the front door and go ‘wow,'” said Lansburgh, a broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Aspen.
The home, located at the end of Hunter Creek Road, comes with a meditative soundtrack courtesy of Hunter Creek, which babbles below the property.
Take in the scenery from the hot tub, nestled into a deck that wraps the house, or walk across the street to explore the Hunter Creek Hiking Trail. And, just in case all that nature gets overwhelming, drive five minutes to downtown Aspen for shopping, dining and relief from the all that fresh air.
“It’s really where you want to live if you want the greatest view and the proximity to town,” Lansburgh said. “It’s a hop, skip and a jump.”
The interior of the home is just as gorgeous as what surrounds it.
Built in 2000 and remodeled in 2016, this 7,401-square-foot property features an open kitchen with a breakfast area and a pantry. A second entrance right off the driveway creates a practical route for delivering groceries from three-car garage.
Because the home sits on almost an acre of land, the driveway is sizable enough space to perform a three-point turn without rolling off the side of the mountain.
“A lot of properties on Red Mountain do not have that because they sit on the edge of the mountain,” Lansburgh said.
Although the home includes no shortage of amenities, the bare bones are equally impressive. The straightforward layout is prime for entertaining, hosting guests and reveling in the reality that allows you to afford this home.
The first floor includes three bedrooms and a recreation room, as well as a guest master bedroom. The ultra-private master bedroom is alone upstairs and includes a massive closet and bathroom.
“The minute you walk in the door, it really takes your breath away,” said Jennifer Engel, the property’s other listing agent. “The layout is ideal.”
Read article : Taps that Turn you On
This kind of title poses a pretty important question. What is a studio apartment" What are studio apartments made of" Let?s begin. A studio apartme ...
02-10-2017 22:16
This isn’t the first time that you will hear about an old structure being renovated into a home. There are already many homes that are actually from ...
02-10-2017 22:15
Your Halloween decor won’t be complete without a wreath! Although you can buy a ready-made wreath, it would still be different if you make it on you ...
02-10-2017 22:15
Will Alsop is taking his designs to a smaller scale. The award-winning architect discusses his new project ? a pepper mill for Alessi ...
02-10-2017 22:08
My chrome lighting roundup post wasn’t exactly matching my emotions today. We are incredibly devastated for the families of the victims of the shoo ...
02-10-2017 22:05
Photo Source *Please read the first post today regarding the events of this particular day. If you want to escape and read about chrome, here you go: ...
02-10-2017 22:05
Whether it?s a hand-me down from your mother-in-law, or a fab find from the flea, sometimes your vintage treasures need a little confidence boost. You ...
02-10-2017 22:05
02-10-2017 22:04
02-10-2017 22:04
When it comes to choosing furniture, a bit of research and creative thinking goes a long way. Alex Fulton shares her tips for finding stylish bunk bed ...
02-10-2017 22:01
A one-stop destination for sustainable design, YUME has just launched globally online. The Copenhagen-based company was founded by Anja Holm and Marie ...
02-10-2017 21:52
UK budget airline EasyJet has paired with US firm Wright Electric to develop all-electric aircraft that can be used for its short haul flights. As pa ...
02-10-2017 21:48
It’s a no brainer that we’re fans of LA-based interior designer ...
02-10-2017 21:45
Want to remodel your home" Make the most of your inspiration with this project! The need for remodelling your house is in great change. If you?re look ...
02-10-2017 21:42
I remember bookmarking this moody bedroom last year when looking for inspiration for our own attic. What struck me the most about this space was the u ...
02-10-2017 21:38
Via Coco Lapine Design What is functional and an accessory at the same time" An ottoman/pouf! I love adding one of these to a living room. They’re p ...
02-10-2017 21:38
MAKING OUR ENTRANCE READY FOR FALL I have for a long time been thinking about finding a large pot and a wintergreen tree for our entrance. And a coupl ...
02-10-2017 21:38
The weekend flew by did it not" It was so nice to see my boys Friday in Greenville. Mom joined me for a quick trip to the purple-gold meet and we ...
02-10-2017 21:38
1930s modernism: The Lubetkin Penthouse in the Highpoint II building, London N6 We have featured the Highpoint buildings in the past, but The Lubetkin ...
02-10-2017 21:37
Hej! I hope you had a wonderful weekend"! It\'s been pouring all day here in South Sweden, but I kinda don\'t mind a wet Monday, do you" I mean it\'s ...
02-10-2017 21:37
This is a hack of the IKEA KURA into a playhouse bunk bed. It offers a neat space beneath the bed for play, with the ladder converted for additional s ...
02-10-2017 21:37
As you might remember, I hosted a joint Habitually Chic 10 Year Anniversary and Williams-Sonoma Home new Chelsea store opening party last week. So ma ...
02-10-2017 21:36
Welcome to Amaze Me Monday #234!Have you finished decorating for fall" I've finished the front porch, so be sure to take a peek while you're ...
02-10-2017 21:36
It?s elementary: investing in objects forged from South Africa?s precious metals will add lustre to your living spaces. Here are some items you must ...
02-10-2017 21:36
If you have been following the buzz leading to the official opening of The Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) then you... The post ...
02-10-2017 21:36
A light and bright restaurant in Singapore shows that simplicity can be remarkable. Odette, award-winning chef Julien Royer?s first restaurant, is loc ...
02-10-2017 21:36
I am seriously obsessed with this look right now. I kinda want to give everything the "concrete treatment"But lets start with pumpkins, because it\'s ...
02-10-2017 21:36
My friend Anna has a wonderful, unusual garden. And practically everything in it has been swapped or acquired for free. Swapping and recycling doesn†...
01-10-2017 22:03
Sponsored post in collaboration with Nest.co.ukI had a little time this weekend and I finally styled my own living room a little bit, so before I star ...
01-10-2017 21:55
Arh søndag. Dig kan jeg godt lide. Sådan har det nu ikke altid været, men efter vi har indført en fast søndags-tradition med, at Mads går til bageren ...
01-10-2017 21:55
 “There’s little in life that’s more satisfying than smelling that coffee scent first thing when you wake up.�  This post is in partnershi ...
01-10-2017 21:37
Isn’t it nice to live in a house that is surrounded by nature" It would be very relaxing if you see plants everywhere! Although we can actually add ...
30-09-2017 22:22
You can you totally make a space look expensive and a million bucks, it’s all out being insightful and stretching that dollar. Firstly, none of us c ...
30-09-2017 22:08
London Design Festival is the fast and furious design celebration and it’s happening all over the city, right now. If you love design, this is your ...
30-09-2017 22:08
PLOT is my new restaurant crush. Based in cool and trendy Tooting this small but perfectly formed restaurant is the place to hang out. Close to the en ...
30-09-2017 22:08
Sunday kicked off this year’s London Design Festival with the fabulous Decorex. Held at Syon Park again with over 400 hand-selected brands, exclusiv ...
30-09-2017 22:08
I love, love a new season particularly the autumn. The move indoors, the emphasis on making indoors as sumptuous and beautiful as possible. New arriva ...
30-09-2017 22:08
New from ILIV is the Story Time Fairy Tale fabric collection in 100% cotton, whose prints and patterns are sure to spark young imaginations and encour ...
30-09-2017 21:45
The fab Danish collection pays homage to British artist and sculptor, Barbara Hepworth, a pioneer who broke into the artistic scene when only a few w ...
30-09-2017 21:37
On my long list of things to do in our home (once I’ve won the lottery), is getting a new set of chairs (maybe the NAP chair) for our recently renov ...
30-09-2017 21:36
Read article : 1475 N Robertson St, New Orleans, LA 70116 MLS# 1021547
Total Area:1789
Lot Description:"Regular"
Lot #:3
Lot Size:31 X 105
Home Owner Fee (Y/N):No
Interior
Full Bathrooms:2
1/2 Baths:1
Bedroom 3 Floor:Wood
Bedroom 3 Dimensions 2:11
Bedroom 3 Level:Lower
Bedroom 2 Level:Lower
Bedroom Master Level:Lower
Bedroom Master Dimensions 1:13.7
Bedroom Master Dimensions 2:13
Bedroom Master Floor:Wood
Bedroom 2 Dimensions 2:8.8
Bedroom 2 Floor:Wood
Bedroom 3 Dimensions 1:12.4
Bedroom 2 Dimensions 1:10.3
Bedrooms:3
Laundry Room Level:Lower
Laundry Room Dimensions 2:6.8
Kitchen Dimensions 1:12.6
Kitchen Dimensions 2:14.4
Kitchen Level:Lower
Laundry Room Dimensions 1:8.7
Other Room2 Type:Office
Other Room1 Type:Master Bath
Other Room 1 Dimensions 2:5.5
Other Room 1 Level:Lower
Other Room 1 Dimensions 1:8
Other Room 2 Level:Lower
Other Room 2 Dimensions 1:12.6
Other Room 2 Dimensions 2:12.1
Living Room Dimensions 2:12.1
Living Room Dimensions 1:25.7
Living Room Level:Lower
Laundry Room Floor:Wood
Kitchen Floor:Wood
Other Room 1 Floor:Tile
Other Room 2 Floor:Wood
Living Room Floor:Wood
Approx Living Area:1517
Exterior
Stories:1
Exterior Features:"Fence", "Porch"
Style:Cottage
Dwelling Type:Single Family - Detached
Roof Type:"Seal Tab"
Exterior:"Wood Siding", "Hardy Plank"
Foundation:"Raised"
Car Storage:"None"
Pool Type:"None"
Amenities / Utilities
Air Conditioning:"Central"
Heating:"Central", "Gas"
Water Type:Public
Electricity Provided By:Entergy
Gas Type:Natural
Sewer Type:City
Green Building Cert Attached:No
Appliance Included:"Wine Cooler", "Range/Oven", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Dryer", "Washer", "Dishwasher"
Additional Features:"Ceiling Fans", "Granite Counters", "Stainless Steel Appliances"
Location
Area:New Orleans/Mid City/City Park (68)
Subdivision:TREME
Directions:Esplanade To N. Villere, Left On Laharpe, Left On N. Robertson
Read article : Reid’s Heritage Homes just released new bungalows at Cobble Beach! -The New Home Buyers Network Blog
Newinhomes.com just received news that Reid’s Heritage Homes has released a brand new collection of detached bungalows and townhome bungalows at The Residences of Cobble Beach near Owen Sound.
The new townhome bungalows and detached bungalows (some with lofts) at Cobble Beach range from 1,700 to 2,700 square feet. Whether you’re moving up to your dream home to start a family or downsizing with your eyes on retirement, there are many options for you in this new collection.
Depending on how you use the space, the new Cobble Beach plans range from one- to five-bedroom with 1.5 to three bathrooms. In order to get more bedrooms out of the intelligently designed floor plan, you can finish the basement or use the loft space as a bedroom. The optional finished basements have space for a bedroom, a recreation area, as well as a bathroom.
The homes boast a classic Nantucket style with vinyl shake and siding. The Nantucket look is defined by its New England and coastal roots. The design is inspired by natural beauty and is a combination of island comfort and the seafaring lifestyle.
The large windows and covered front porches offer panoramic views of Georgian Bay, and the double garages provide plenty of room for storage. The open concept plans are ideal for entertaining and ensure that your living space is fully inundated with natural light throughout the day.
A few impressive interior features and finishes in the new Cobble Beach models include 9’ main floor ceilings, granite countertops, large islands in the kitchen with extended breakfast bars, extra height cabinetry, and walk-in pantries (as per plan).
The master bedroom is more like a master retreat thanks to the amazing walk-in closet with double doors, the spa-inspired ensuite with double sinks and a freestanding soaker tub, and the detached models have glass shower enclosures with marble seats.
Depending on the model you purchase, there are many other standard features and finishes that you may have in your new Cobble Beach home, such as sloped, cathedral or two-storey ceilings, hardwood flooring, or a gas fireplace with a rustic mantel.
Another standard of Cobble Beach is that all the homes are ENERGY STAR qualified. Reid’s Heritage Homes is going above and beyond by building homes that operate up to 40% more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum standard that the Ontario Building Code requires.
This 574-acre master-planned community stretches across a pristine landscape, nestled between the picturesque Georgian Bay and the world-class Cobble Beach Golf Links Club. At the heart of the community, there is a Nantucket clubhouse, which offers year-round hospitality and 5-star dining.
All homeowners in Cobble Beach also have access to the spa’s sauna, a whirlpool, tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness centre, and a plunge pool. In addition to having exclusive access to these community fixtures, Cobble Beach is surrounded by a wealth of amenities, such as miles of trails, shopping, restaurants, and cultural festivals. Plus, Owen Sound and Bruce Peninsula are within a close enough proximity to plan a day-trip on a whim, and Collingwood is only 30 minutes away!
The new townhome bungalows and detached bungalows at The Residences of Cobble Beach by Reid’s Heritage Homes start from $449,900.
For more information, visit the sales centre at 221 McLeese Drive, Kemble, Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 5 pm. You can also call 1-705-888-5124 or go toReidsHeritageHomes.com for more information.
Read article : Two Axor projects win three awards at the European Hotel Design Awards 2011
Tuesday 22nd November marked the annual European Hotel Design Awards at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge. Held on the eve of the prestigious 2011 Sleep Event, the black tie dinner was hosted by BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine and celebrated the very best in new hotel design from across Europe.
Recognised by the judges for their creative excellence and commercial viability, two of the winning projects - The Savoy Hotel and Four Seasons, Park Lane, London, both feature showers and bathroom fittings from international bathroom brand Axor, the designer brand from Hansgrohe.
Following an ambitious £220 million restoration, the Savoy re-opened in October 2010 and won two awards ‘Interior Design of the Year’ for its lobby and public areas and one of the key accolades of the night ‘The European Hotel Design of the Year’. A British icon since 1889, the new design successfully blends old and new while allowing English Edwardian and Art Deco interiors to shine with timeless elegance and glamour. The Axor Montreux collection with its nostalgic, turn of the 20th century styling and modern technology was a perfect fit for the bathrooms in 215 of the hotel’s 268 guestrooms and suites.
Axor designers, Phoenix Design, combined clear, geometric shapes with pure, traditional elements such as filigree cross handles, ceramic detailing at the centre of each mixer handle and accessories such as wall lights with handmade crystal glass shades, soap dishes and towel rails. Other unique reminiscences of the era include bridge mixer taps and a freestanding version of the bath tub mixer. All taps, shower and accessories are available with a distinctive brushed or polished nickel finish or, as chosen by the Savoy, the timeless option of polished chrome.
These latest two awards join a cavalcade of prizes to round off a successful first re-opening year including the ‘2011 Hot List’ from Condé Nast Traveller and ‘Favourite UK Hotel’ at the Telegraph Travel Awards.
The Four Seasons on London’s Park Lane won the top award ‘Architecture of the Year’ for conversion of an existing hotel building. Hansgrohe supplied its design-led, superbly crafted Axor Citterio bathroom collection to all 192 luxury guest rooms, including 45 one, two and three-bedroom suites with airy views across fashionable Mayfair rooftops and the greenery of Hyde Park.
Axor Citterio was the ideal partner for the finely detailed bathrooms which feature delicate marble and brushed steel, enhanced by walnut and marble cabinetry and vanity mirrors with integrated televisions. There are over 70 individual items bearing the Axor Citterio label including a wide choice of mixers for basins, bidets and baths, as well as coordinating showers, showerpipes, bath tubs and accessories. All are characterised by a strong geometric design with gleaming, perfectly crafted chrome surfaces and a harmonious combination of straight angular edges next to rounded curves. Designed to perfectly blend into both modern and classic interiors, the line radiates luxury as an expression of quality, workmanship, expertise and added value.
Ben Reed, Contract Manager responsible for both the Savoy and Four Seasons hotels comments, “It has been a privilege to be involved with these tremendous hotel projects. The Savoy is steeped in history so was not only a great contract to win but crucial to get right in order to meet the exacting standards required of the hotel design team. With the Four Seasons, we worked very closely from start to finish with the client’s designers at ReardonSmith Architects, so I am delighted also to see the practice recognised and rewarded for their vision and talent with Patrick Reardon winning the award for ‘Outstanding Contribution’ ‘.
Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe AG, successfully realizes “Designer Visions for Your Bathroom". In cooperation with Axor, leading product designers, architects and interior designers develop their vision for the bathroom as a living space. The Axor collections offer a great number of unique and sustainable solutions to create personalised bathrooms of the highest aesthetic and technological levels. To date, Axor collections have been created by Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud, Patricia Urquiola as well as Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. They all contribute towards making life in and around the bathroom a little more meaningful and beautiful. The Axor brand is headed by Philippe Grohe.
Read article : New Insider Microadventures of Mexico's Cultural Heritage Sites Now Offered from Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico (PRWEB) August 20, 2017
The "Beyond-All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Maya now offers new Insider Microadventures for guests to experience some of the best culture highlights in the destination. Two experiences are now offered, one to Chichn Itz and the other to Uxmal and the colonial city of Merida, with transportation in private plane included.
The resort's micro-adventure to Chichen Itza, undoubtedly the most famous Mayan ruins, features a private tour guide to explore the complex, the largest pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people which was first developed between 750 and 900 AD. Also at the site, guests will be treated to a 3-course lunch menu of regional favorites and swimming in a cenote (a large, natural sink hole).
As a second option, guests can explore the ruins of Uxmal and Merida, the largest city on the Yucatan peninsula. Representing the pinnacle of late Mayan art and architecture in its design, layout and ornamentation, Uxmal is one of the most important archaeological sites of Mayan culture. A private guide will show guests around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the towering Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace, which is over 12,000 sq. ft. in total. After visiting Uxmal, the experience features private transportation to Merida for a lunch and city tour complete with carriage ride down the Paseo de Montejo (Montejo Avenue) for a glimpse at the elaborate homes that still line the main street.
Private round trip transportation to both locations is provided in a CESSNA 206 single-engine plane.
The three-night Insider Microadventure to Chichen Itza starts at $3,960 USD and the Insider Microadventure for Uxmal & Merida begins at $4,545 USD. Rates are per person based on double occupancy and include luxury suite accommodations, la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For more reservations or more information on Grand Velas Riviera Maya, please email reservationsrm(at)velasresorts.com, call 1-888-407-4869, or visit http://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com/.
About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
Set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort. Guests can choose among three separate ambiances in this Leading Hotel of the World, including adults-only oceanfront, family-friendly ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, plasma TVs, Wi-Fi, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal tequila, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza, Mikel Alonso and Xavier Prez Stone, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa, a Leading Spa of the World, is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids Clubs and Teen's Club; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including World Luxury Spa Awards and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame. Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and President of Velas Resorts, with his brother Juan Vela, Vice President of Velas Resorts.
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/08/prweb14617346.htm
Read article : This Summer, Get Ready to Wander: Samsara Ubud at Bali Now Accepting Reservations, Business News
Leisure guests, city dwellers and business travellers, your search for a tranquil holiday destination is over.
BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you have always fantasised about running off to an unspoilt tropical paradise and being cocooned in luxury, dream no longer. Located in Bali's lush district of Payangan, Samsara Ubud is the creme de la creme of laid-back luxury and the epitome of secluded chic. The strategic location of the resort offers an exceptional sense of calm, yet is only a 20-minute drive to the bustling town of Ubud.
An hour and a half drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport is all it takes to get you to the holiday haven. Ideal for romantic holidays, special celebrations, family gatherings and summer getaways of friends, Samsara Ubud is all about luxury aesthetics and is the perfect sanctuary with a soul. The tranquil surroundings, beaming smiles and friendly service provided by the staff will keep you wishing, "I need more holidays."
Seventeen glorious villas -- 8 one-bedroom pool villa, 6 one-bedroom deluxe pool villa, 2 two-bedroom pool villa and 1 three-bedroom pool villa -- make up this stunning resort. Meticulously designed by internationally acclaimed Bali architect, Popo Danes, all villas are equally sumptuous, lavishly decorated and absolutely astounding. Samsara Ubud has been designed to be in complete harmony with nature by taking the natural land contour into account. The integration of sustainable design strategies can also be seen from how the original contour of the land is maintained. The multi-level and layered architecture is a tribute to Bali's centuries-old rice terraces, providing all villas with views of the lush tropical jungle.
Each villa, starting from 122 square metres, comes with a private heated infinity pool and a spacious outdoor area. Take a dip in the warm infinity pool and relish the beauty of the forest in addition to the soft sounds from a nearby waterfall. Stunning bathrooms feature luxurious Makassar marble, double vanities, deep soaking bathtub and separate indoor & outdoor showers. A mix of contemporary Balinese décor, rich teak furnishings and exotic fabrics create the villas' statement interior.
Samsara Ubud's dining venue, The Kelusa, presents a spectacular dining experience. Chef Iwan Sutrisno and his team offer delectable dishes which celebrate the rich and diverse culinary history of Balinese and Indonesian food. The combination of serene surrounding and gourmet dishes, guaranteed to satisfy even the fussiest epicurean.
If you can stray from the comfort of your villa, a plethora of activities is available to enjoy the lush tropical forests of Payangan and nearby attractions. Participate in cultural activities such as exploring nearby Kelusa village or experience a Balinese water purification ritual at Tirta Empul water temple. Adventurous souls will enjoy activities such as Mount Batur sunrise trek, Tegalalang cycle tour and Campuhan ridge walk.
To soothe your soul, Chakra Spa provides you with the ultimate beauty and relaxation experience. Chakra Spa at Samsara Ubud is a temple of wellbeing where you can truly take care of yourself and take the time to relax. Chakra Spa's experienced therapies, a range of treatments featuring soothing massages and rejuvenating body scrubs will help you achieve a perfect state of relaxation. Other leisure facilities include a fully-equipped gym, a sauna and two heated outdoor pools.
Be among the first to experience Samsara Ubud:
To welcome its first guests, Samsara Ubud offers a special introductory rate for stays from 1stAugust 2017 until 30thNovember 2017. Receive 40% savings on the regular room rate, as well as a complimentary airport pickup for a minimum 3-night stay. Reservations may be made online or call +62 811 846769 for more information.
www.samsaraubud.com
Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170811/1918623-1
news POST
Purchase this article for republication.
Read article : Home Tour: Remodeled Anderson Township barn becomes gorgeous modern dream home
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Jerry Whitney wasn’t looking to move, but he was looking for a clear route from his Anderson Township home to the airport on a day when interstate traffic was heavy. So he cut down Five Mile Road toward Kellogg Avenue.
“I didn’t want to miss my flight,” he said. “And then I saw this place and said, ‘Oh, my god, look at that barn.’ And then I saw a ‘for sale’ sign and Five Mile Creek behind it.”
He fell in love. When his wife of 14 years, Karen, saw it, she fell in love, too.
On Dec. 31, 2012, seven days after that first sighting, the Whitneys bought the 30-year-old horse barn and its seven acres at a 30 percent discount from a motivated seller. It cost them $300,000.
Fast forward 18 months and the Whitneys – who had no previous home construction experience – moved out of a 300-square-foot trailer on the property into a home like no other, a dream house they played a big role in designing and decorating.
The shock of the unexpected experience has worn off, but not the excitement and contentment they feel for their fully modern, energy-efficient barn house. Also still strong is their appreciation for their project partners – among them architect Marc McConnell, builder Paul Kapitula, Keidel Supply, A&S Lighting, Tate Builders Supply, Cooknee Cabinets, KBR Countertop Specialists, Home Depot, IKEA, The Container Store and Peoples First Savings Bank.
All these forces came together to produce a four-bedroom, three-bathroom showcase of modern architecture and engineering that surprisingly fits inside a big, old, round-top home originally built for horses.
Not only does the place run on a geothermal energy system that held down last summer’s utility bills to $90 per month, it is designed to be the Whitneys’ "forever home." The couple asked for and got what architects call “living in place” features that will allow the Whitneys, who are in their 60s, to stay in their home permanently.
The house’s hallways and doors are extra-wide. There’s a 4-foot-wide shaft just behind a door off the entry hall where an elevator to the second floor and its master bedroom can be installed if and when it is needed. Next to the shaft is a laundry room with a chute from the second floor. The master bathroom’s shower door is wide and wheelchair-accessible. Even the landscaping is designed to require minimal maintenance and no chemicals.
There are picture windows in every main room through which the Whitneys, for the rest of their lives, can watch the water rush down Five Mile Creek, lots of wildlife – deer, cardinals, doves, woodpeckers, nut hatches, tufted titmice and blue jays – and the moon and stars.
Take the Tour
The Whitneys – she’s from Bridgetown and is a University of Cincinnati graduate, he is from Lima, Ohio, and is a Xavier University graduate – wanted to retain the bones of the barn. And there’s no mistaking what it used to be when you turn off Five Mile Road onto their curved driveway. The house’s Quonset hut shape is enhanced by two second-floor dormers, a glassy grand entrance and the original cupola poking out at the roof’s center.
The barn’s industrial-strength foundation passed inspection with flying colors and was retained, but most of the interior – the stables, tack room and hayloft – was gutted to the arched laminated beams that support the rounded roof. To keep it water-tight during a 100-year flood, the entire house had to be raised 14½ inches.
Architect McConnell was so inspired by the place, Jerry Whitney said, that he sketched the floor plan in eight hours and then started marking off the layout with blue tape.
What strikes visitors upon entering the Whitneys’ home is its whiteness, its angular walls and windows, and its uncluttered, modern décor. Yet hints of the barn are there in the entry in the form of a frosted two-paneled sliding door that leads into the living room and a long, floating ledge made of chocolate walnut Jerry Whitney picked up on a one-day drive to Kansas City, Missouri, and back.
The Whitneys had hoped to repurpose two sliding wood doors in the old stable, but their condition was too poor.
“So we were in IKEA one day, and we saw those panels on some cabinets and said, ‘There’s our barn doors,’” said Jerry Whitney, a sales executive with a logistics software company.
The doors might leak a little heat, but the gas fireplace and heated, polished concrete floors keep the living room warm.
“My parents came here for two weeks in October, and they were so warm. My mother learned how to work the thermostat and kept it at 70 degrees. We practically had to kick them out,” joked Karen Whitney, a longtime physician’s assistant.
To the left of the entry hall and beyond the elevator shaft, laundry room and mechanicals closet are two bedrooms that share what the Whitneys call their “spa room.” The bathroom features sparkly, speckled gray quartz countertops, a dual-sink vanity with matching mirrors, a standalone soaking tub and a glassed-in shower with grass-like textured tile. Chrome is the metal of choice for the hardware and fixtures.
To be added to the “spa” features later this year is a fenced-in outdoor shower.
While family photographs in the bedroom at the front of the house stir memories, the bedroom in the back is filled with a mix of family-made art and heirlooms and images from vacations the couple and their four adult daughters have taken.
A glass door from the back bedroom leads to a covered concrete deck that stretches almost the entire length of the house. The deck faces Five Mile Creek and the woods of Withrow Nature Preserve and is accessible from the living and great rooms as well as the 2½-car garage.
Walking back to the entry hall, visitors pass a colorful Campari liqueur poster and a large portrait of an 11-year-old Jerry painted by the late College of Mount St. Joseph art instructor John Nartker.
Across the hall is a stairwell that reaches to the roof. It features a light oak staircase with stainless steel chords and rail and leads up to two more bedrooms, the kitchen and a beamed great room. The vaulted room includes a sectional couch and two stuffed chairs, a glassed-in wine closet, recessed lighting and one floor lamp, a 9-by-6 picture window, a gas fireplace, a big-screen television and a separate dining area with chandelier that faces the front yard.
The great room is where they wind down on weekends with wine and the Wall Street Journal or watch birds – on sunny or gray days.
“Even if it’s raining, we don’t care. With all these windows, it doesn’t matter,” Karen Whitney said.
Three bird feeders hang off the fully plumbed, second-story deck where the couple grills out with friends and watches the ever-running creek and forest.
The 30-foot-long deck is party central when the weather is nice, but the kitchen fills the bill in the winter. Stainless steel appliances, a long, two-tiered white quartz cooking and eating island and glossy white and textured gray European-style cabinets give the kitchen the modern feel Karen Whitney prefers.
“It’s a fun, fun, fun kitchen to cook in,” she said. “We hosted Thanksgiving last year, and I couldn’t believe how easy it was to cook the meal. There’s so much space and convenience.”
To the side of the kitchen and overlooking the stairwell’s cathedral-shaped window is a quartz-topped desk that the couple uses as command central, to pay bills and handle other household business.
Two bedrooms are situated down a hall behind the kitchen, but before them is an inviting, steel-railed spiral staircase. Karen Whitney uses the slanted-wall and naturally lighted bonus room – which has two large cubbyholes behind doors for storage –for yoga, Pilates and TRX workouts. The third floor’s balcony hovers over the kitchen and great room and provides an up-close view of a special light fixture suspended inside the windowed cupola.
“My parents gave us that,” she said of the brass and crystal chandelier. “It came out of the old Shubert Theatre in Cincinnati.” It lights up the great room like a stationary disco ball, her husband said.
A guest room with full bath and the master with bath and massive walk-in closet are back down the spiral staircase and below the bonus room. The couple outfitted their closet with a system purchased at the Container Store that holds all their clothes and accessories. There is no dresser or wardrobe in their room, just open space and a clear view from the bed of the backyard and the rising moon.
“It’s the most wonderful bed to sleep in, until you have to get up,” Karen Whitney said.
'We Took a Gamble on it'
The Whitneys had just remodeled their contemporary house on Little Dry Run Road, which sat on a half-acre and was what they thought they always wanted. Leaving it was far from their minds – until they spotted the old horse barn on Five Mile.
“We took a gamble on it,” said Jerry Whitney, whose experience rebuilding vintage cars equipped him with mechanical skills and gave him confidence they could build their own home.
“Our financial adviser said, ‘You guys are crazy if you don’t do it,’” he said. So they did, but not without sacrifice. Living in a trailer during the treacherous winter of 2013-14 and storing their belongings in a nearby 20-by-30-foot shipping container for 18 months weren’t the only challenges they faced.
“We’d never built a house before or made all the decisions we had to make, sometimes instantaneous ones like when your builder asks, ‘What do I do now?’ and you’ve got to have a decision right then,” he said.
“We turned it into an adventure that we could write a book about,” Jerry Whitney said. “Karen’s quote is, ‘We never thought we would live in a dream house, and now we own one.’ To go from a normal house to this is just amazing. I swear we were meant to be here.”
Chance to See the Whitneys’ House
The 2016 green living tours by the Cincinnati chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council includes the Whitney house on Sept. 17 ($15 for non-members). To join the Green Living Member Circle, click here. The group will tour a modern house in Northside on Jan. 16.
