Sometimes living in a smaller space is the best choice for people with a creative spirit. It challenges the mind to simplify and to do more with less, both of which can be important skills for artists to have. The three rooms featured in this post are highly creative, perfectly suited to young artists. Though . . .
Year: 2015
3 Ideas for a 2 Bedroom Home [Includes Floor Plans]
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The size of a home can have a big impact on the design choices that make sense for that space. Even if two homeowners have similar sensibilities, their homes will take on very different styles if one is much larger than the other. The three homes featured in this post each have a two bedroom . . .
Inspirationally Modern Interiors From Pavel Voytov
All interior designers want to create a space in which the furnishings, floorings, colors, and light exist in harmony. In the cold and sometimes dismal climates of Russia and Ukraine, the use of natural sunlight is that much more important. But interior designer Pavel Voytov manages to create spaces that feel as bright, sunny, and . . .
Homes that Use a Concrete Finish to Achieve Beautiful Results
Wood, plaster, tile, wallpaper, brick. There are so many different ways to cover the walls of a home – some of which are actually the complete absence of covering. While ancient castles hung elaborate tapestries to cover the cold, barren stone of their walls, today many modern designers celebrate the aesthetic of bare concrete. What . . .
Warm Industrial Style Shines in a St. Petersburg Loft
When we think of loft living, it is easy to imagine slick concrete floors and dusty windows, stretching up to high vaulted ceilings. The general feel might be sunny but also dreary. Of course, modern loft living has brought a new vibrancy to this style. This loft, located in St. Petersburg Russia and designed by . . .
Accentuate the Positive in Two Artful Apartments
Monochrome is trendy and minimalism is chic, but how can you ensure that your space looks sleek and cool but doesn’t fall into the trap of being so minimal it’s boring? The answer, of course, is accents. Without accents that create contrast in color and texture, minimalism can quickly become snore-worthy. These two apartments from . . .
5 Posh Apartment Interiors
Luxury can mean many things to many different people. It is not about color schemes or specific design ideas, but a unification among disparate, beautiful elements. The apartments featured in this post are not necessarily the million dollar penthouses of Manhattan or the mansions of its Greenwich neighbor. Instead, these apartments take simplicity and elevate . . .
The Tetris House: A Creatively Organized Modern Brazilian Home
The name Tetris House likely calls to mind the brightly colored game, but it is not the colors or infectious music that are the inspiration for this Sao Paulo home. Instead, architects Marcio Kogan and Carolina Castroviejo found inspiration from the way that the boxes in that game fit together snugly. This home, like the . . .
Gorgeous Colorado Cabin Secluded Among the Trees
With nearly 2000 acres of skiable terrain, Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado is one of the most desirable winter recreation areas in the U.S. While condos and hotels abound in the area and in the surrounding mountain regions, there is nothing quite as luxurious as curling up in front of your own private fireplace in . . .
3 Sparkling Apartments That Shine with Wonderful White
Some people think that white is the absence of color, but it is actually the reflection of all colors. That means when white is used as a major part of any interior, it opens up the whole rainbow for other elements. The apartments in this post are not entirely white, but they use white to . . .
Luxury Mountain Retreat is Not Your Average Log Cabin
Quebec’s Mont Saint-Sauveur is one of the most popular ski resorts in the area. But rather than slog up to the mountain in an SUV only to spend the night in an impersonal hotel, wouldn’t you prefer to stay in your own luxury mountain retreat? Set on 11 acres, with ski in/ski out access, this . . .
2 Creative Apartments Featuring Whimsical Art
Designing a home for a creative person can be an exciting challenge. Artists, writers, and creators have their own tastes and ideas about how their homes should look and feel which can provide helpful guidance as well as welcome freedom to the designer. The two homes in this post take that creative spirit and run . . .
25 More 3 Bedroom 3D Floor Plans
Whether you’re moving into a new house, building one, or just want to get inspired about how to arrange the place where you already live, it can be quite helpful to look at 3D floorplans. Beautiful modern home plans are usually tough to find but these images, from top designers and architects, show a variety . . .
Six Beautiful Bedrooms with Soft and Welcoming Design Elements
Color is an essential element of any design aesthetic, but in the bedroom texture may be even more important. Clean lines can go a long way towards creating a comforting atmosphere, but do little in the way of comfort if they are hard, rough, or sharp. Instead, bedrooms should be made of plenty of soft . . .
Two Modern Apartments with Perfectly Placed Bursts of Colors
The use of color is important everywhere that aesthetics are important. From the swipe of a crimson lipstick to a burst of pink in a bride’s bouquet. In the heat of our passions for minimalism, we can get drawn only to blacks, mahoganies and crisp white, while forgetting everything that exists in between, which is . . .
5 Houses That Put a Modern Twist on Exposed Brick
While the thought of exposed brick might call to mind a hole-in-the-wall Italian bistro, there are a lot of ways that this classic look can be incorporated into a modern space. The five homes in this post range from the dark and sleek to sunny and welcoming but each uses the unique texture and feel . . .
Villa In The Sky: Bollywood Actor John Abraham’s Penthouse Home In Mumbai
While some of us may balk at the idea of working on an extensive project, such as a home renovation, with our siblings, Bollywood actor John Abraham embraced the idea with this luxurious apartment project. His brother Alan, an architect with Abraham John Architects, undertook the logistically challenging but ultimately stunning project of combining two . . .
25 More 2 Bedroom 3D Floor Plans
Two bedrooms may not be a mansion, but with the right layout it can be plenty of space for a growing family or even a swinging single. The best apartment layout for any situation will depend on how important noise, light, and privacy are to its inhabitants. For instance, parents with a young child will . . .
Scandinavian Apartment With Adorable Art and Classic Colors
We have certainly seen some marvelous representations of the Scandinavian aesthetic on this blog before, but it is a theme that carries so well into modern design ideals and truly livable style that it’s worth revisiting. This apartment, with an interior designed by Duc Jimmi at Talenti Design, holds true to many of the elements . . .
20 Creative Living Rooms for Style Inspiration
The tricky thing about living room design is that it needs to suit all your own personal quirks while also being welcoming to friends and family. In the modern trend of open floor plans, the living room also has to mesh well with the surrounding rooms while still managing to set itself apart. Overall, living . . .
Thai-Style Villa Sarawin with Gorgeous Wood Furnishings and Sweeping Bay Views
Just because you want to plan a vacation as an escape from your everyday does not mean that you have to sacrifice convenience or even luxury. Villa Sawarin, located just 20 minutes outside of Phuket International Airport in Thailand, has the luxury features that even the most persnickety of travelers require, all contained in a . . .