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Delightful Modern Cottage Inducing a Warm Family Atmosphere in.

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The entry area (set up as a lounge but easily converted to a dining area) blurs the line between inside and out with a concrete floor that runs right out to the rear patio. Defined by an interplay of rooflines and floor levels, the living areas, kitchen, front patio and fire pit are defined yet are open to each other. The s [.] -->.

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GIO Welcomes Charlotte Native Greg Capell to the Sales Team!

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Greg also had the good fortune to study abroad for a full semester in the Czech Republic at the University of Economics in Prague. “It As regional sales manager for GIO, Greg has developed a strong network of architects, designers and flooring contractors in the commercial design sector. It was an amazing experience.

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Stone, Glass and Wood House Rises in the Czech Countryside

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Rising in Palkovice, the Czech Republic, the eye-catching design features an iconic mix of building materials. The stone walls are harmonized with wooden paneling, beams and floors.” We decided to build a new house in the back part of the site, so it had a view of the mountains and faced south.

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10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most - Freshome

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A Home Where Character Counts – Open Floor Plans Triumph. A home is not luxurious unless it has a grand entryway with a large two-story staircase and an expansive, airy open floor plan. In fact, an open floor plan is the number one criteria cited in a 2013 luxury home survey done by Coldwell Banker. Collect this idea.

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A Charming Marmalade Factory Conversion in Poland

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They preserved the original wooden floors running through most of the apartment’s four separated spaces. Historic flooring complements the warm character of the its exposed brick archways and barrel vaulted ceiling. These mid-century modern pieces add to the loft’s vintage cred.

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This Renovated Tenement is a Design Time Capsule

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This renovation utilized the bones of this century old tenement building: the original hardwood floors of the apartment were renovated, and the stucco elements were restored from the original. Lighting elements are sourced from Poland, France, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

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Cafe in Prague Proves Minimalist Interiors Can Be Playful

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Situated on the ground floor of a historical building in Prague, the Czech Republic, the playful yet minimalist interiors of this cafe, bistro and bakery by Jarousek Rochova Architects (JRA) are an open invitation to socializing.