Porcelanosa’s new Soleil Bathtub is running circles around other bathtub designs with its modern circular shape and luxury design. The versatile round bathtub comes as a built-in option, or as a freestanding tub encircled by a stylish white acrylic or natural maple skirt. Or you can make this bathtub an example of contemporary style with a graphite-colored skirt complemented by stainless steel trim – that’s contemporary chic! Inside this 170cm-diameter tub, there’s plenty of room to unwind and to help you along on your road to relaxation, flip the switch to turn on the integrated hydromassage. Check out the Soleil Bathtub at Porcelanosa.

Belgian outdoor furniture house Manutti introduces the Flow and Siena outdoor furniture collections that transform a backyard into a contemporary outdoor oasis. Characterized by its crisp, clean lines, simple silhouettes and cool attitude, the Flow collection is a favorite of ours. But don’t be fooled, this modern, minimalist luxury furniture line is as plush as it is lush, putting contemporary comforts on a pedestal with a sleek aesthetic. Along the same lines, the Sienna collection takes Zen to the extreme. Ideal for an alfresco poolside retreat, the unadorned furniture designs and natural finish lets the wood’s innate beauty really shine. We love the outdoor shower, which rounds out the contemporary cabana style. Cool, calm and collected sums up this awesome outdoor furniture collection, check it out at Manutti.

This cool small red sofa is by Raison Pure Design Studio. As nicely put by Mocoloco: “Escape to the other side of the mirror when you hide behind the Double Je (double me) sofa from R’ Pure Studio. From behind, the sofa disappears into its surroundings, a reflection of its environment, while the user disappears into its contours. Perfect for a time where we choose to reveal too much”. In any case, some people will find this small sofa quite practical. The mirror obviously helps to ‘hide’ it, possibly making the interior look less busy plus creating some unusual effect. Contact Raison Pure for details.

This cool adjustable hanging fireplace by Australian company Cocoon Fires may be new, but its distinctive shape and ultra-modern aesthetic is already making waves. Blending quality construction with an innovative edge, these modern fireplaces will enhance any lifestyle, every environment – indoors and out! Bring warmth to your modern, minimalist living rooms with this stunning centerpiece, or incorporate it into your traditional home for some fashionable yet functional flair. Take it outside and transform your al fresco living and lounging area into a trendy hotspot everyone will love to hang out in – especially you! These fireplaces come in an adjustable suspended design, which is great for the indoors because it doesn’t eat up any floor space. You can raise or lower it to six different height settings, and even rotate it to enjoy the ambiance of the flame from every angle. You can also equip your fireplace with legs to convert it into a floor model. Check out this versatile fireplace at Cocoon Fires.

In the field of modern lighting, the Smithfield oversized ceiling lights by Flos are shining stars. Epitomizing the best of contemporary design – simplicity that makes a bold and stylish statement – this oversized light by designer Jasper Morrison is an ideal complement to your modern kitchen, living room, dining area or office. This cool light comes in ceiling or suspension variations, offering direct light enclosed by a polished- or painted-glass diffuser available in black or white. The shape of the shade is suggestive of those old-school arch lights that were an ever-present fixture in the 1970s home, but with a sleeker and more-modern edge. For more info, go to Flos.

It looks like a modern fortress and is built as such. The Safe House by architect Robert Konieczny of Polish architecture firm, kwk promes, is a giant concrete cube whose walls were designed to move. The house was recently a shortlisted entry for the 2009 World Architecture News Awards.

The House is situated in a small village at the outskirts of Warsaw. The surroundings are dominated with usual ‘polish cubes’ from the sixties and old wooden barns. The most essential item for the clients was acquiring the feeling of maximum security in their future house. This objective determined building’s outlook and performance.

This bathroom suite by Neutra screams life and renewal and rejuvenation! The suite’s fresh design blends warm, natural wood with cool, sculpted stone – truly a modern masterpiece. We love how the designer, Matteo Thun, has integrated nature into these modern sinks, vanities, countertops, benches, and check out the bathtub with the wood surround! Adding to their uniqueness, these pieces are made using Kauri wood (a rare, “ungrained fossil wood” from New Zealand). This raw yet refined, wood and stone, hard yet soft bathroom suite is beautifully, naturally at odds. Get more information by visiting Neutra.

The integrated cabinet door TV by Luxurite is urban, chic and convenient – you’ll wonder how you ever got along without. Imagine whipping up a gourmet meal for your family or friends, as you watch Jamie Oliver on the tube. This kitchen cabinet door TV takes no floor space, so it won’t get in the way, and the design is integrated into your cabinetry so it works with your essential storage system. The metal frame surrounding the 17-inch screen will look great with your stainless steel appliances, and the touch-screen control panel adds ease of use and a futuristic flair. This integrated door TV is complete with comprehensive input sockets for use with your TV boxes, DVD players and laptops. Check it out at Luxurite.

This gorgeous estate sits on almost half an acre in one of Los Angeles, California’s premiere neighborhoods. Last year, this new Spanish revival home was for sale and last year it sold thanks to the efforts of premier home staging expert Meridith Baer. In staging this Southern California house for sale, Meridith and her team kept the decorations simple, clean and elegant. Lots of white upholstered chairs and sofas, dark wood detailing on furniture and neutral accessories like pillows and throws. Meridith left off window coverings to take advantage of the wonderful windows and natural light, making the space bright and inviting to prospective buyers. All of these decor elements were combined not to make a bold interior design statement per se but to make the home an upscale, tasteful, stylish and livable space, a place that possible buyers could imagine as their own. Well, whatever Meridith and team did worked, the home sold for over $9 million! Here are some details on this property: almost 11,000 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 8 baths, 5 fireplaces, 2 family rooms, media room, library, office, pool, canyon views and a 4 car garage.

It’s the epitome of modern design – a contemporary look that incorporates luxury, comfort and technology with a sleek aesthetic. The Zen Quiet Faucet by Sanitary Ware Co. is a bathroom essential, featuring touch-control operation that lets you turn water on and off with an effortless touch. Along the clean-lined spout, a display features colored LED lights that indicate if the water is hot or cold, ensuring optimum temperature every time. It’s like having a little bit of the spa at home. An automatic shut-off is another nice added feature. The faucet comes in a polished chrome finish that works wonders with any bathroom style, so you can enjoy a little luxury every day. This cool faucet is winner of the 2009 China Red Star Design Award.

Bring an authentic air to your whole house with this elegant English walnut furniture by MASHstudios – the LAX Series. You’re guaranteed sweet dreams when you drift off on the meticulously constructed, low-set platform bed, featuring a solid walnut base and natural oil finish. Complement the bed with a wall-mounted headboard, which anchors the room while providing stylish storage behind the sliding white aluminum panel. In the living room, this coffee table carries that same aesthetic, featuring natural-finish walnut with a sliding white aluminum tabletop that doubles as hidden storage. The dining table is the big brother of the coffee table (and there’s a square kitchen table design too), made of solid wood with a white laminate tabletop that’s durable yet deluxe. Pair it with some chairs, benches or a combination of both for fashion and function. The 3x Shelf is a great piece for the bedroom, living room or home office. The wall-mounted design makes it ideal for compact homes where space is at a premium, and offers stylish storage space that puts your personal items out of sight. The 3x Shelf also comes in a floor model. The wall-mounted desk in another must for the small urban home, offering a large work surface without eating up any floor space. These innovative furniture designs are cutting edge in terms of modern concepts, but offer that authentic “furniture feel,” thanks to the quality craftsmanship, solid wood and wonderful natural finishes. See the full collection by visiting MASHstudios.

Concrete washbasin shaped as a fossil from HighTech. “Ammonites are an extinct species of cephalopods which lived in the sea about 400 million years ago. Their shells are found all over the world and they are very much sought-after by fossil-hunters, their collector’s value depending on size and the state of preservation. The fascinating shape of ammonite fossils – which resembles a rolled up helix – is the basic design element in the new HighTech washbasin. The association of water and fossil design is a clear allusion to the prehistoric inspiration for the Ammonite washbasin.”

When searching for unique ideas, don’t discount what’s underfoot as a potentially dramatic design feature in your home – why not make a bold statement with this wood flooring by QuatroLegno? The leather-like, “crocodile skin” floor will quickly become the room’s main focal point, whether you lay it in your library, bedrooms, living room or dining area. It’s a perfect match to leather-upholstered furniture, book-lined shelves, fine art and an eclectic style. The luxurious, rich finish gleams on these 800-by-800mm Wenge wood panels, shaped into scales that conjure up an exotic croc-skin aesthetic. Visit Italian flooring design company QuatroLegno for more ideas.