If you love the sumptuous feel of satin and smooth textiles between your fingertips or the opulent style of crystal chandeliers sparkling in your home, you probably love all things luxurious and sumptuous! Commonly referred to, as “Luxe” details are the very essence of why we enjoy the finest of materials, fabrics, furniture and interior design style in our homes. Whether you are looking to bring a few luxe details to your interiors or you want to go all out, here’s 10 simple ways to awaken your home with these gorgeous additions.
1-Liven your interiors with imported furniture and relics:

For most of us the idea of traveling the world and visiting luxurious destinations from all corners of the globe is a well sought after dream. Whether you are able to travel the world or not you can bring the luxe details into your home with imported furniture and relics that mimic luxurious pieces. From antique and vintage furniture to mirrors, artwork and one-of-a-kind sculptures, nothing says luxe better than gorgeous imported furniture

2-Larger size doesn’t always mean better for luxe urban-goers

We often equate larger size for meaning better but when it comes to luxe living don’t overlook posh small urban lofts and homes that can be worth more than a country sprawling estate. Bring luxe living into your small urban apartment by maximizing every square foot with luxurious designer materials, finishes, artwork and furniture that has been hand-selected for your specific taste and urban dwelling

  
3-Visit design centers in your area for luxe finds:

If you don’t know where to find showroom & designer quality furniture that oozes luxurious appeal for your interiors consider visiting design centers in your area. Design centers are ideal because they often get small quantities of furniture that won’t be seen everywhere. They also are able to order or showcase the latest designs from designers who cater to higher-end clientele with special designer lines and offerings for your home

 4-Custom artisan details made just for your home

If you are tired of seeing the same furnishings and home decor as options for your home, why not commission an artisan to create custom pieces(s) for your home? Whether you have a spot over your fireplace that you’d like a gorgeous piece of artwork with colors from your interiors or you need an eye-catching sculpture for your foyer entrance, an artisan can create exactly what you want. From lighting and furniture to artwork and outdoor home installations a custom piece for your home can be the ultimate in luxe details

5-Kitchen finishes and appliances with luxe appeal

Your kitchen is perhaps the most expensive room of your home when it comes to finishes, appliances and state of the art technology. Another way to bring luxe details into your home is with a gourmet kitchen that features top of the line kitchen appliances with unique design features as well as finishes you won’t see in most common homes. Custom cabinetry made specifically for your kitchen along with imported and luxury tile, wood, metals and professional grade kitchen appointments can bring your kitchen into the showstopper category. Look to unique metallic finishes to add extra pizazz to your interiors

7-Bring influences from your favorite luxe hotel stays:

There is nothing more sumptuous than slipping into a cozy bed adorned with luxury linens and posh pillows to make you feel like royalty! Bring luxe details from the finest of hotels into your master suite and master bathroom with plush towels, imported bed linen, and a designer custom bed to match your interiors couldn’t be finer. If you’re in the process of remodeling your bedroom, opt for divided areas of privacy similar to luxe hotels worldwide. A sitting or parlor room area, a main bedroom and a terrace or balcony extending off of your room to the outdoors could make your bedroom the best room of your home!
8-Opulent bathroom amenities create a luxurious spa-like appeal

While you may think you’re looking into a jewelry box of rare crystal and precious gems, bathrooms with opulent finishes are a gorgeous way to bring luxe appeal into your bathroom. From crystal, gold and platinum plated vanity sinks and plumbing fixtures to state of the art showering and bathing innovation, your bathroom can be the sanctuary you’ve always wanted. Look to your bathroom to add flat screen televisions, mini-kitchens, fireplaces and more with technology that is remote and smart phone operated for your luxe home

9-Innovative technology for the modern luxe home
Luxe details don’t just have to be decorative. In our modern day homes of smart technology there is an increasing need for homes that match our demanding lifestyles. From state of the art media rooms for family and friends to watch movies and entertain, to luxury gadgets that offer controls of our heating/cooling, security and even window treatments, there is no limit to how much innovation your home can feature. Ask an audio-visual professional or smart home consultant to see what amenities will work best in your home.
10- Visit international home design fairs when they come to your area
Don’t forget that luxe interiors and innovative technology can be found where you least expect it. Check to see when the next market or technology convention is set for your hometown. Major metropolitan cities often have international technology, housewares, and design fairs that bring top designers and brands to feature the latest luxe trends for your home. Look to them for inspiration for your home

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If you’re a fan of romantic movies, children’s fairytales and architecture that feels like it’s right out of your favorite novel, Tudor style homes are probably the epitome of these memories. Tudor architectural details are not necessarily from the Tudor England style of buildings in the 16th century. When most homeowners refer to this style of architecture they are referencing the style made popular in the United States in more modern times. The 19th and 20th centuries had beautiful examples of this nod to medieval English architecture as well as the details that made cottages and early century mansions what they are today. If you’d like to bring Tudor architectural details into your exterior and interior home, here are a few ideas

 1-Bringing the iconic half-timbered structure to your exterior home

Perhaps there is no more recognizable detail than the half-timbered facades of Tudor style architecture. Half-timbered refers to the timber structure staying exposed to the exterior and being filled, creating a “false” idea of what the structure is really made from. Whether stone, stucco or wood this feature is taken from medieval European homes that featured this iconic style. Use can imitate this style by using timber or exposed structure on the façade of your home to recreate the look.

 2-A series of steep gable roofs create a “gingerbread home” appeal

Tudor homes all share a common architectural detail – their steep gable roof pitch. These rooflines create a cottage or gingerbread home aesthetic that is loved by many. The Tudor architectural style can mix an eclectic mixture of material facades to produce a mixture of beautiful curb appeal ideas for your architectural taste

3-Cross gable roof lines give architectural appeal from multiple facades

In addition to the high pitch slope rooflines, Tudor style homes offer feature cross gable roof lines for added height and architectural appeal from the exterior and interior spaces. The ability to see rooflines on the each side elevation is a treat for many homeowners who love Tudor architectural details.
4 -Modern-day Tudor Revival mimics the Tudor Dynasty of the 1500’s

Similarly to many American architectural styles passed through from generations, is also called Medieval Revival style. Characterized also by the tall, narrow windows and small window panes, Tudor Revival style in modern-day homes are often mixed with modern day cladding such as brick, flagstone and stucco for a modern nod to old world Tudor style

5-Tudor architectural details in your outdoor landscaping

While you may only think about Tudor style details on the façade of your home, don’t forget about your exterior amenities such as fencing, pool houses, and stone or brick walkways.  Well-manicured hedges and shrubbery often line stone driveways and outdoor entertaining areas of Tudor homes. If you’re trying to bring this outdoor living style to your home, try some of these hard and soft scape ideas.
6.- Bringing interior details into your Tudor-style home:

Once your outdoor home has the Tudor exterior aesthetics what about the interior of your home? In the early 1920’s – 1940’s in the United States, Tudor style homes graced some of the most palatial estates across New England and northern states. Interior amenities such as high ceilings with exposed heavy timber ceiling beams, small windows and attention to detail in woodworking was paramount. Look to these finishes when trying to incorporate inspiration into your Tudor-style home

 7-Kitchen details featuring old world style
The kitchens in the early nineteenth century had craftsmanship details such as custom cabinetry with wrought iron and wood being the primary choice of materials. In modern day Tudor homes several cabinetry manufacturers mimic the style of these cabinet details with custom islands, wrought iron lighting fixtures. The Gothic arch was flattened and made into a more rounded arch and became a signature shape in many Tudor style details in everyday kitchens

 8-Interior Tudor-style cues for your modern day home:

If you are considering renovating an older Tudor home or just like the appeal of certain details – here are a few details to include:

    Oriel windows are like floating bay windows that extend past the face of the exterior home.
    Plenty of windows to allow natural light in. Rectangular windows with small lites and mullions were the most common.
    Lead glass windows also used diamond shape or grid patterns on them to keep up with the geometric symbolic shapes throughout Tudor period design.

9.- Tudor materials to incorporate into your home

Architectural materials were a big part of Tudor interiors and exteriors. Natural materials such as rock, plaster, oak wood, stone were amongst those for the exterior and metals like copper, wrought iron and walls were often covered with wood 2/3 of the way up the wall with plaster above. Try adding these gorgeous finishes into your home to feel the warmth of the Tudor-style period in your home

 10Add warmth to your home with Tudor influences
Reminiscent of the fairy tales, Tudor style homes reflect a historical period where craftsmanship and quality of building was at its pinnacle. From exposed timber ceiling beams to fireplaces with rustic stone surrounds, there is nothing quite like a Tudor home! Use these 10 ideas to bring this sought after style to your home.

Architectday readers what do you love most about the Tudor-style period?

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Welcome to a colorful apartment with plenty of interesting features. Located in a building planned by architect Oscar Niemeyer in the central region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the loft was recently added a new vibrant feel. Gislene Lopes took on the challenge of reinventing the personality of this home and employed plenty of strong colors and intriguing textures in the process.

Each of the interiors is well individualized, yet the transition between spaces is smooth and quite pleasant: “The choice of design pieces, like the lamp of Micasa and Charles Eames chair, and the use of straight and sober lines create a harmony with the overall playful aspect. The parquet flooring mahogany wood in the original field of the apartment has been maintained and restored“. Large windows in every room allow the inhabitants to enjoy the spectacular views of the city. Find this place as captivating as we do?

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Christmas is not so far as it seems, so why not dip into all that charming stuff? Think of your Christmas décor, how do you see it? Traditional, vintage, Scandinavian or rustic? Today we’ve rounded up some pics for those who are interested in something modern – examples of minimalist Christmas décor. Black, grey, white and natural wood – these are the main components here, and then use your imagination for creating a perfect minimalist atmosphere: branches with garlands instead of a tree, black baubles, concrete vases for branches, transparent acrylic trees and lots of candles on the minimalist tables or just on the floor. Have a look at the ideas below and find your own inspiration for your minimalist Christmas!

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