Saint-Tropez Villa Salutes French Riviera Lifestyle

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• Saint-Tropez Villa Salutes French Riviera Lifestyle
• Wooden Volume Creatively Defines Layout in Toronto Home
• Cedar Warms Contemporary Quebec Home Inside and Out

Saint-Tropez Villa Salutes French Riviera Lifestyle Posted: 12 Dec 2015 12:00 AM PST Using colors to create a relaxing mood, the Villa des Parcs in Saint-Tropez, France, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Across an inviting split-level heated infinity pool, the sparkling sea offers never-ending changing beauty. The private vacation rental is near the beach in the Les Parcs development, which has its own helipad. It offers six bedrooms, all with sitting areas and en suite bathrooms, and 4,840 square feet of living space. We have featured a bathroom from this home; now it’s time to see more. The Saint-Tropez villa has an open-plan living area that continues outside, where lounging areas are scattered around the garden and terraces for taking in the scenery. Interiors seamlessly create a connection between traditional style and modern comfort. Have you experienced the connection between design and mood in your travels? Let us know in the comments below. The post Saint-Tropez Villa Salutes French Riviera Lifestyle appeared first on Freshome.com.

Wooden Volume Creatively Defines Layout in Toronto Home Posted: 11 Dec 2015 12:00 PM PST DUBBELDAM Architecture recently completed a residential project for a young couple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The historic property originally included two separate structures, the main building and a coach house of 4,334 and 1,640 square feet, respectively. The coach house had long been used as a rental property, but the new owners sought to convert it into a more incorporated living area for their growing family. The architects built an expansive deck joining the two structures so the family could enjoy plenty of social space, both indoors and out. "As the spaces of the interior are joined through views and materials, the coach house and house are intimately connected in the same fashion,” the architects said. “Each is clad in a different warm tone of wood veneer fiber cement panels with aligning seams and window openings, allowing plentiful views between them." The new interiors of Annex House feature an open floor plan throughout, the most notable design feature being a large wooden volume that hides ductwork, storage and a bathroom. On the outside, it is detailed with wood, clear and translucent panels and includes built-in seating flanking the entrance to the dining room. The volume helps segment the open layout into more intimate, defined spaces. A custom floor-to-ceiling walnut half-wall, which houses a bar and wine fridge, divides the kitchen and dining space while providing visual communication through a cutout. The sleek statuario marble kitchen boasts a 13-foot slab island, providing a centerpiece for the room. The modern cooking and dining area is lined with a wall of windows, which open entirely to extend the space out into the courtyard. As does much of the home, the living room uses warm woods and light neutrals to create a clean and inviting area for entertaining. A triad of windows allows natural light in, while across the room a modern fireplace with an inset mantel creates a focal point. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a soothing gray color palette and minimalistic design, with a comfortable seating area bathed in sunlight in the home's original turret. Also on the third floor, an en suite spa-inspired bath includes a stand-alone tub and a glass shower, as well as a walk-out wooden deck. Another bathroom on the main floor is covered in white marble and has a floating vanity of smooth stone. [Photography by  Tom Arban and Bob Gundu] The post Wooden Volume Creatively Defines Layout in Toronto Home appeared first on Freshome.com.

Cedar Warms Contemporary Quebec Home Inside and Out Posted: 11 Dec 2015 09:00 AM PST Located in a dense forest in the village of North Hatley in Quebec, Canada, Bourgeois/Lechasseur Architects have designed a modern take on the architecture of homes in the area as well as the wooded landscape of the property. The exterior of the KL House is inspired by East Coast homes by the ocean, shingled in natural cedar siding and featuring a tin roof. This look is a common architectural style in many North Hatley residences. The natural, weathered look mimics the colors of the forest, and the architects chose cedar for its warm tones to soften the look of this home's strong silhouette. The architects were also inspired by the forested surrounds of the property, including a nearby stream, dense foliage and frequent visits from woodland animals. The entire length of the first floor includes floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views far into the forest. The open-concept ground floor is centered around a modern, all-white kitchen with a large slab island. On one side of the kitchen is a simple wood dining set, and on the other is the living room. A flat black fireplace and built-in open shelves create a comfortable entertaining space that contrasts the kitchen area without walls. Light wood floors run the length of the entire space, providing a warm, natural base. Heading upstairs, two standout features of this home are the cedar planked ceiling and industrial pendant lighting installation, which also add warmth to the minimalistic space. This display of cedar can also be found along a wall in the master bathroom. A stand-alone rectangular bathtub is an eye-catching element, along with a stone-tiled glass shower. What do you like best about this contemporary Quebec home? [Photography by Adrien Williams]   The post Cedar Warms Contemporary Quebec Home Inside and Out appeared first on Freshome.com.

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