Home Designs

When it comes to Asian architecture, one of the most distinct and recognizable is Thailand architecture. With design elements and details that reflect the country’s culture and traditional beliefs, homes and buildings represent Thailand’s rich cultural legacy. The 3 Ancient Principles When building a Thai home, there are 3 ancient principles that must be put into place. These are material preparation, construction, and dwelling. Because superstition plays a large, if not, the largest aspect of home building, several details and rituals need to take place upon the construction of a Thai home. Thai people believe that the house is the first line of defense against supernatural beings, such as ghosts and evil spirits. As such, the traditional Thai home is specifically designed to ward off these feared beings, as well as to protect the dwellers from possible intrusions of nature. Material preparation includes taking consideration of the site and location …

Balinese architecture is one of the most popular Asian tropical architectural styles, with a distinct flair for being in harmony with nature. The style originates from the famous Indonesian island, Bali, frequently visited by many foreign tourists who are attracted to the province’s culture, laid back way of life, and the amazing natural resources that abound. Bali has been touted as the “island of the gods” because of its strong religious practice and with hundreds if not thousands of temples that occupy the island. With miles and miles of beautiful beaches in Bali, picturesque mountains, and the quiet countryside, the island has become one of the world’s top destinations and a major influence in the world of architecture and design. An Overview of Balinese Architecture Balinese architecture is a vernacular style of architecture wherein designers use local materials to help construct buildings, structures, and houses, as well as reflecting local tradition. …

I have always heard of Feng Shui, but I was never a believer. I thought it is superstitious until someone with a kind heart gifted me a Feng Shui book by Cathleen McCandless, one of the top experts, authors, and teachers on the subject of Feng Shui. It was quite an eye-opener. Contrary to what I have been hearing, Feng Shui is neither a belief, religion, system, superstition, nor magic, and that you don’t need to believe in it in order for it to work. Being in the business of managing and renting out luxury properties and having stayed at many, I could tell in an instant if I feel good or not about the place. After all, this is what I’m selling to our clients – a luxury vacation home rental where our guests would feel good, relax, feel the positive vibe, and have fun. So what are some …