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Read the whole story on the European Home blog. Sometimes people think minimalist modern design has to look a very certain way. You see it in art galleries and in the pages of purist modern design magazines — stark white walls, perfectly clean lines, and no space for clutter, children or let’s face it, life! We love this month’s installation because it bucks that whole idea that clean lines only belong in certain spaces and indeed in certain regions.The north woods of Minnesota, where the air is clean, the mosquitoes are thick, and nothing beats a roaring fire on a cold winter’s day. Traditional and Modern styles seamlessly converge as the Trisore 100H’s clean lines are framed and anchored by the warmth and beauty of a timele... More

Pack your bags, today we are heading out to the Netherlands! The Villa Aan De Vect is a beautiful modern home designed by the architectural firm HOGO from Helmon, in the Netherlands. The home, inside and out, incorporates the clean lines and neutral tones that we’ve come to expect from modern design. However, the designers were able to sprinkle in a few traditional elements such as muted still-life paintings, representational sculpture, and a reclaimed wood table that could hold the dinner conversation all on its own. The Villa Aan De Vect transitions between traditional and modern style with an elegant ease — both time periods resting comfortably on the strong shoulders of great design.Read the full story on the Eu... More