How Bali Inspires Most House and Resort Designs

The panoramically exotic Indonesian island of Bali has always been closely associated with the word "paradise". Its close association is not without reason for Bali is famous for its diverse and classy magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality --- particularly displayed in its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts and its countless uniquely designed Hindu temples, with all of these art forms sporting a unique exotic Balinese designs.

Aside from its art forms, these unique exotic Balinese designs have also influenced Bali lifestyle and its house designs as well as its Bali villa designs –-- of which Bali has become famous for, with its large collection of private villas in Bali for rent, complete with staff and top-class levels of service.

Balinese House Designs

Balinese designs --- be it decorative or structural --- displays a well-considered function which may be of an earthly or spiritual nature. It combines the peasant liveliness with the refinement of classicism of Hinduistic Java and the new vitality fired by the excitement of the demonic spirit of the tropical primitive.

Overall, just like any other traditional Asian designs, Balinese designs are uniquely exotic but basically simple and down-to-earth.

There is some house designs that are Balinese influenced such as:

The Bali T-House by Tony Gwilliam

Gwilliams’s T-house design celebrates Bali’s colorful fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Designed by Tony Gwilliam, the T-House showcases the interdependent “living system” model inspired by traditional Asian architecture -- the bale, which is the pavilion structure in Indonesia compounds where Balinese families lived.

The T-House is built with simple rustic materials, designed to work with nature, as in Asian tradition. It is rafted in sustainable natural materials-ironwood, alang alang, and bamboo-harvested from forest in Indonesia so it is good for the earth.

These T-House designed houses are displayed in a village of T-houses located on a rice plantation near Lodtunduh --- which was said to be an experiment in “minimalist impact living,” where Gwilliam and his partner, Marita Vidal, an architect from Argentina, developed the pilot project Bali T in the Rice.

Bali Villa Designs

As Bali’s unique exotic Balinese designs, both traditional and modern, are everywhere in Bali and impossible to miss, these Balinese designs have also greatly impacted Bali villas with regards to its designs and architecture.

Though usually the traditional Balinese designs combines the colorful fusion of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, in today’s era of the glamorously provocative, edgy and high-tech modernistic designs, Balinese designs daringly departs from the traditional to the boldly avant-garde, with all its blings.

One example of these modernistic–inspired Balinese designs Bali villas is the W Retreat and Spa Bali.


The W Retreat and Spa Bali

Overlooking Seminyak’s strip of sand, The W Retreat and Spa Bali, is designed by Ed Ng, of Hong Kong-based AB Concept. It showcases a big on its façade brazenly dripping in bling.

As one enters the space-age airport terminal looking lobby, one can observe that the silver and granite finish artistically blends with splashes of fuchsia, lilac and gold. Moreover, fanning out above the lobby are the lower-category rooms, each of which has a view over the multi-level WET area and Indian Ocean from their balconies.

Furthermore, W has expensive rooms that are strategically positioned in the different corner of the property, with these gated villas having a private pool and ample living space.

Balinese–Inspired Artists

As Balinese designs has greatly influenced on house designs and private villas, these Balinese designs also has a great impact on artists and designers, with regards to their designs ---- specifically designer fashion outfits.

Alleira

Featuring a collection with vibrant palette consisting of bright colors including red, orange and terracotta, high-profile batik fashion house Alleira has launched its 2011-12 collection which is said to be inspired by the beauty of sunsets.

Combining traditional and contemporary batik motifs in many of its pieces, Alleira’s women’s collection boasted a chic, feminine look with simple, A-line dresses, feminine, long-sleeved blouses and flared tunics and caftans made of delicate Chinese silk.

While Alleira’s men’s collection retained a conservative look showcasing a range of formal batik shirts in a fusion of warm sunset colors blended with cooler hues such as purple and indigo to create a dramatic look.

Must-See Attractions and Nature Views in Bali

Bali, an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, is well-known as the famed Island of the Gods.

With its diverse panoramic milieu of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque vista to its colorful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, the breathtaking island of Bali stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth.

Popularly known for its world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of Bali accommodation --- ranging from Bali nature parks, villas for rentals, spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali one of the world's most popular island tourist destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards.

Bali has something to offer a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich, ranging from its magnificently visual culture infused unrivaled Bali tourist destinations such as:

West Bali National Park

This park is the only national park on the island of Bali. It is located on the most north-westerly point of the island. The official area inside the park boundaries is 190 square kilometres, with a further 580 square kilometres of protected reserve in the highlands to the east. In total this accounts for some ten percent of Bali's total land area.

The park boasts of a very varied nature with rainforest, dry savanna, acacia scrub and lowland forests, as well as more montane forests in the higher centre habitat.

Furthermore the park boasts of 160 species of birds, including the near extinct Bali Starling, Bali's only endemic vertebrate species, and a key reason why this national park was created in the first place.

Only a small percentage of the total area of the park is open to visitors, so most visitors to the park arrive along the north coast road from Lovina (about 90 minutes) or Pemuteran (about 15 minutes) while others come from the south via Gilimanuk, which is about 15 minutes.

The park can be explored in 2 ways: either hiking the trails or concentrating on marine aspects. If you want to walk through the trails, you must be accompanied by an official guide from one of the national park offices while boat trips to Menjangan and around Gilimanuk Bay can be organized in advance or by charter on the day you arrive.

Besakih Temple

Known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, Besakih Temple is perched 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung.

Besakih is the biggest and holiest of all the Balinese temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies, hills, mountains, streams, and much more.

To get there, from Sanur, take the Kusamba Bypass to Klungkung. Head north through Klungkung and take the right-hand turn at Menanga to get to Besakih. The journey from Sanur shouldn’t take longer than two-and-a-half hours.

Bali Safari & Marine Park

This park is one of the island’s largest and most visited animal theme parks which opened its gates in 2007.

Established by Taman Safari Indonesia, the park’s facility is spread over 40 hectares and shelters more than 60 wildlife species, all of which roam free as if living in their natural habitats.

Ideally suited for families traveling with children for they will really enjoy riding on a safari bus to visit the animals, watching fascinating elephant talent shows, getting cuddly with baby orang-utans, and viewing baby sharks at the aquarium.

To get there, go to Jalan Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Gianyar

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Tegallalang offers a perfect Bali photo opportunity with its dramatic views. Set in a vista that sprawls down and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley, ancient valley of Tegallalang has a timeless quality whether there are tourists there or not.

In order to go Tegallalang, go to Ubod. Tegallalang is half an hour's drive north of Ubud. From the main Ubud art market, head east to the large statue intersection and head further up north.

Bali Villas

During your vacation stay in Bali, it is highly recommended to enjoy and stay at any of the villas for rentals found all over Bali.

Bali is known for its famous Bali villa, which boasts of the well-known affordable Bali villas accommodation service.

Make sure to stay in one of Bali villas, villas for rent, then your Bali vacation would surely be relaxing and comfortable.

Villa Radha: A Romantic Getaway For Couples

Bali is the perfect place for families and friends who would want to holiday in a serene and tranquil area. The beaches, white sands, crystal clear blue waters, and the warm people all contribute to this innate charm of Bali. That is why it has also become the best place even for lovers and honeymooners.

Where is Villa Radha?

Villa Radha is located in the Canggu area of Bali on the southwest coast and is part of the beautiful Dea Villas development.

Villa Radha is located very near to the Berawa beach. In fact, it is only 600 meters from the said beach and just minutes away from the prestigious Canggu Club. This club only allows entry to its club members. The trendy Seminyak is also very close as the Villa Radha is just a 10-minute drive to the area.

What is in Villa Radha?

A unique feature of this villa is its elevated veranda that provides a magnificent view of the villa’s beautiful garden. This area is very perfect, when lighted with small lanterns, for a dinner for two lovers.

Villa Radha is a one bedroom villa whose single bedroom is fully air conditioned. This can be turned also into a fan room. A king sized bed adorns the room together with an antique wardrobe, satellite TV, and a DVD player.

For bigger groups, the Villa Radha can also be booked in conjunction with the other Dea villas. These villas offer accommodations from 1-16 bedroom villas.

The villa services include:

*Complimentary airport transfers
*Complimentary full breakfast for each registered guest
*Complimentary afternoon tea
*24 hour butler service
*24 hour uniformed security.
*Food menu service by Dea Villas Chef
*Child minding service and spa treatments available upon request
*Laundry and dry cleaning services upon request


Their facilities include:

*Air-conditioned bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom
*Cable TV & DVD player and safe deposit box
*Pantry with fridge
*Raised verandah overlooking the beautiful water garden
*Private air-conditioned Spa Joglo
*5 m x 5 m free form pool
*IPod dock
*Wi-Fi internet access
*Access to the facilities of the Canggu Club


Bali is a very romantic place as it offers beautiful spots that can be visited by honeymooners. Among these places are:

1.Historical towns
Sanggraha Kriya Hasta- an art center that houses a variety of handicrafts and artworks in Bali
Taman Wedhi Budaya- An art center with exhibits of paintings and crafts and carvings. It also hosts traditional dances in the evening.
Amlapura- a major transport terminal of east Bali.
Tirta Gangga- means the “Water of the Ganges”
Kertha Gosa- is known for its ceiling masterpieces and murals
Pura Tirta Empul- found in Tampak Siring.
Taman Ayun Temple in Tanah Lot- is one of the most astounding sea temples of Bali
Pura Penataran Sasih- houses the famous huge bronze drum

With all these, it is undeniable that Bali is the perfect place to go to for families and friends who are thinking of holidaying. It is also the best and most romantic site for honeymooners. Canggu Bali villas boast of magnificent sites and tourist spots. Bali honeymoon will never be the same when spent in Villa Radha.