Spanish Throwback

Here's a little taste of the Spanish '60's if you're looking for it.  It's the Chic and Basic Ramblas in Barcelona.  Dig it.  This place is so well done.  The designers (Lagranja) provide you with a little sampling from various issues that dominated this particular era.  Each corridor tells a story.  A little culture, a little fashion, a little food and some great style.  Simple unique design ideas (stacked luggage front desk), glorified pieces (old Spanish currency table) and loud colors provide the journey and history lesson.

If you're bored and want to check this out again you can head over to Fred Flare.

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Wine Villas

A cluster of 20 villas with killer views, overlooking more than 200 acres of vineyard in Baja California, Mexico. This place is fresh. Minimal details throughout make up these pods. They've been dubbed a "deluxe" camping house.

A fresh, clean, modern vibe make up the interior. Your basic black and white with plywood accents and some cool pipe lighting.

Love the design and feel of the exterior. The idea was to clad the pods with materials that will weather and wear over time and mesh with the surrounding natural elements. A solid foundation and framing of Corten steel and local hardwood siding. A distinct look and such a peaceful setting.

photos via homedsgn

Wood Tub

How fresh? Check this. The wood tub. Hand carved from a fallen Calden tree. A staple at Hotel de Lujo Mio Buenos Aires.

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Wanderlust Hotel

This crazy little gem is the Wanderlust Hotel in Singapore. Full of life, funky and quirky all rolled into one. No two rooms are alike and designs range in style anywhere from art deco to whimsical childlike imagination.

Love the applied, back lit art.

Rocket Man. What's up Elton?

The lounge and bar is welcoming and vibrant. Design creativity at it's best. The space is filled with vintage pieces and sculptures. Grab a seat in one of the old school barber chairs or drop your cocktail at one of the industrial size wire spool tables.

This post also runs over at my weekly guest home, Fred Flare.

photos via the coolist