Dreaming of that new house yet? Have you been browsing the web or magazines for the perfect look of your dream house?
The past weeks, I am trying to inspire myself with beautiful pictures from the Web on modern houses. Having a modern or Zen type looking house is not just "Modelo" or "Hip" these past years, but it is also practical and possibly even more affordable than the "Italian" or "Mediterranean" themed homes.
But don’t be deceived by the beautiful photos.
The stone-looking materials in the walls and toilets could be solid granite! On average, its about 2,000 pesos per square meter. Pretty expensive but if you can afford it, it’s worth the price for a wall that would never fade and will never be replaced ever. (well.. not forever but a long, long time).
Don’t buy the cheap ones – they are just that – cheap stones that will easily crack and will not look as good.
I stumbled upon Busyboo Design blog and Hometta (see pictures below from their websites). They have great concepts and architectural pictures.
http://www.busyboo.com/
http://www.hometta.com/
What I envy from the houses abroad is the wide spaces and great surroundings. You can only get that here in the Philippines if the development is made by the top developers. Think about Nuvali or Anvaya Cove. They have almost picture perfect lots and great views. The open spaces are wide and so many activities that can be done there.
Back to the Zen or Modern designed houses. Did you see the interplay of materials? Great architecture! Go see the websites now and go back reading this blog..
Done?
I know you saw it. Wood, Glass, Concrete, Stones, Steel.
Usually we have wooden floors, but wood clad walls are just as nice.
The big picture windows with top to bottom glass are very elegant and classy.
Steel structures are poised for the minimalist approach.
The Hometta designed house is more practical for us here in the Philippines. They practice the design of smaller houses (medium size for us Pinoys).
Be inspired. Don’t let that dream die down.
Emil M.
Photo Credits: Busyboo and Hometta Websites
N.B. I am not affiliated with any of the above mentioned Design Firms
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