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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

Tile+Mosaic

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace."

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Grand Modernist House in Israel Opens Up to Its Own Courtyard

Trendir Magazine

Blinds, shutters, and curtains are ready at any minute to increase privacy in every room, but it’s not as critical, since all indiscretion is directed toward a private yard.

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30 Masculine Bedroom Ideas Evoking Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This bachelor vs. bachelorette apartment infographic introduces us to bachelor must-haves; one of them is “a simple bed in neutral colors, but subtly spiced up with a bold accent.” Neutral colors bathed in natural light from large windows overlooking Ukraine’s fourth-largest city create a sense of calm.