European Chic: Austria

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Thursday, 5 April 2012

Amazing Austrian design

There is a fine line between clean and modern lines and cold and 'hospital-like' but the owners of this house nailed it, I think. The higfhlight is surely the floating fireplace and the view of Bregenzer Wald (supposedly a beautiful spot to vacation in in Austria).

All photos: Bravacasa

Friday, 15 April 2011

Painterly approach

This is the Berlin atelier/flat of a renown Austrian painter, Xenia Hausner. I am a sucker for artists spaces! The space was designed to her specifications as Xenia does not believe in seperating her professional and private life (Fantastic concept, although I guess in numerous other professions a seperation is rather healthy).

It is so rare to see flats that are not tidied up and styled, so this space feels very real. I like the open space concept, the very organised pantry, and the hardwood floors.

Photos: Freunde von Freunden

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Sleepless in Vienna

Welcome to Vienna! Capital of Austria, great coffee houses, art nouveau architecture, the United Nations, and lots of famous musicians ranging from Mozart to Kruder & Dorfmeister.

The DO&CO Design hotel is architecturally adventurous and located in the very centre of Vienna. Imagine a summer evening at the bar on the 7th floor overlooking the city.

Since Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe I added a few photos of Vienna from Flickr.

All photos: Do&Co Design Hotel & Flickr

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Rococo revival

Rococo is en vogue. Even IKEA, poster child for pure Swedish style, has been jumping on the bandwagon although their furniture are toned down. Rococo became a popular style in Europe between 1700 - 1750. A fine example of rococo architecture is Schloss Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria. I can highly recommend visiting the Schloss and the surrounding park.