《以爱之名

永恒的独特情人节礼物:

2022年的情人节, BDG revisits our archives to inspire you with our favorite gift ideas from projects created by our clients for the people they love. 

What does that special person in your life really want for Valentine’s Day? For many of us this day is peppered with gift ideas that can seem too generic to capture the special connection we feel with the person we love. At BDG we believe passion is the fuel that sparks beautiful design so, 而鲜花和糖果是可爱的, this year we want to inspire our readers with gift ideas that show love not only one day a year (or for the few days it takes to eat the chocolate!)，而是在未来的许多年里. 

Take a walk through our archives with us as we share the most stunning design projects created by our clients over the years as unique, personalized gifts for the person in their life they loved the most - 和 maybe be inspired to create something for your Valentine that will show them how much you care.

Cover photo: A beautiful custom library 和 study by SeaDar建设 和 Steven Harris建筑事务所 is the perfect gift to bring your loved one happiness for years to come. 图片由 斯科特·弗朗西丝/奥托摄影.

附近有一家令人愉快的日本茶馆 C2MG建筑商 presents a serene ambience in a nighttime garden. 图片由 沃伦·帕特森摄影.

A Japanese tea house - for harmony in your home.

Elevating the concept of luxury gifts to even greater heights, if zen is what your partner needs we recommend taking inspiration from this Japanese tea house created by a husb和 for his wife. Surrounded by simple beauty 和 the harmony of nature, this is the ideal oasis for your Valentine to practice meditation. The gift of peace, quiet, relaxation: priceless!

A yoga studio - for many healthy years together.  

Fitness is a key component of a healthy, happy life. So is a spouse who underst和s your needs! One lucky lady was treated to a beautiful yoga room to stretch, flex, 加强, 然后松一口气. If balance 和 wellness is what your loved one is craving, creating a private space for them to feel healthy is the perfect way to show your love.

Warm wood blends with mirrored light in this inviting yoga studio by Catherine Truman建筑事务所. 图片由 Jane Messinger摄影.

An arts 和 crafts room - to inspire their creativity.

Hobbies are an opportunity to take a break from the cares, 担忧, 义务, 以及忙碌生活的责任. 是你的时间了. One of our favorite BDG projects was a custom craft room built by a husb和 to encourage his wife’s artistic pursuits, so if art is your partner’s cup of tea we recommend building them a special space to express their passion. If this doesn’t get the creative juices flowing, we don’t know what will!

这个陶艺室 战斗建筑师 is the perfect space for your Valentine to find their creative inspiration, 或者这个工艺美术工作室 Patrick Ahearn建筑事务所 和 切尔西公司. 景观设计与施工 一片草. 照片 Greg Premru摄影. 

A wine cellar - to enjoy the fruits of your love.

A nice bottle of their favorite red or white is an excellent Valentine’s Day gift. 但为什么不更进一步呢? Wine cellars don’t have to be relegated to the actual cellar; with a bit of creativity, 你可以转一个闲置的角落, 一个乏味的家庭酒吧, 或者把食品储藏室变成鉴赏家的梦想. (And, of course, you can also add a bottle to the collection!)

一个令人惊叹的现代酒窖 查尔斯河酒窖 和 vinum建筑葡萄酒存储. 

A traditional take on a classic library 和 music room by SeaDar建设 (照片 迈克尔Stavaridis) could be the perfect place for your loved one, or this modern library from 现有的建筑商, 也包括建筑师, 凯蒂·罗森菲尔德 & Co. (照片 Nat Rea摄影).

A library - to carry them to far-off places.

对于一些, there is nothing as satisfying as inhaling the scent of a book 和 anticipating the stories that will unfold within its pages. Libraries are sanctuaries for bibliophiles; giving the exceptionally sentimental gift of quiet, 反射, 沉思, entertainment makes you the hero of your love story this Valentine’s Day 和 every day to come.

作者:Katie Mientka, e安娜·马拉德编辑

既然你受到了启发, how will you show the special person in your life how much you care — not just today, 但总是? 浏览我们的博客或 搜索我们的目录 for resources to inspire your next design project or sentimental gift.