When you think of an office space, you might have visions of a cubicle farm with no windows and even less personality. That might be an accurate picture for someone working a customer service line, those lucky enough to have more creative jobs also tend to get more creative with their offices. In fact, this . . .
Year: 2015
Studio Apartments for Young Couples
When a couple is just starting out it can be a challenge to find a place that is both affordable and comfortable so that they can embark on their new life together. Studio apartments for couples may seem cramped while bigger modern apartments are just too large for those who might be saving up to . . .
Modern Thai Home Inspiration: Beautiful Images Captured By Photographer Soopakorn Srisakul
Thai design and Thai homes in particular have a long and storied history. From rich colors and handmade tapestries to creative decorative art pieces and glamorous carved wood, Thai style tells its own unique story. In today’s Thai homes, these traditional features are woven in with the clean lines and modern elements that have clear . . .
A Heavenly 2 Storey Home Under 500 square meters (With Floor Plan)
When you arrive home after a long day, you want to be able to take a long exhale and relax into your surroundings. This house in Kiev, which measures 470 square meters (5059 square feet), feels deeply relaxing even at first glance. From the spacious living area to the cozy attic space, every design element . . .
20 Sleek Kitchen Designs with a Beautiful Simplicity
Whether you are a gourmet chef or just like to have a comfortable and stylish place to eat leftovers, the design of a home’s kitchen is of the utmost important. The rooms featured in this post are not just stylish, but each celebrates its own version of simplicity with clean lines, luxurious textures and cool, . . .
Mexico City Restoration Adds Luxury Comforts to a Challenging 1970s Design
When you look at a building with classic, stylish architecture it is easy to see how a renovation could create a brand new, beautiful space. Likewise, when you look at a home that is out of date and perhaps decrepit, you might want to instantly tear it down. But in this Mexico City home, Ezequielfarca . . .
An Eclectic Loft Designed for Cats (and their humans)
For many of us, our pets are much more than just pets. They are really members of our family, no matter what species they are. That is certainly how one couple in Taiwan felt when they had HAO Design create a perfect loft space to accommodate not just them – but their cats. While the . . .
Five Unique Lofts that Use Space Creatively
From the edgy industrial-inspired loft to the softer and more eclectic artistic loft design, there are plenty of ways to make a loft interior all your own. The five homes featured here have a lofted space in common but otherwise are quite unique in the way the utilize, decorate, and celebrate that space.
A Cozy Apartment in Kyiv with Soft Citrus Accents [Includes Floor Plan]
Keep things light. It’s the best way to have an uncomfortable conversation. It’s the best way eat a healthy meal. And some would argue it’s the best way to live. In this cozy Kyiv apartment, they designers from Dvoetochie Design Bureau do just that. Natural sunlight is allowed to illuminate all corners of the home . . .
4 Stylish Homes with Slanted Ceilings
Penthouse apartments and hotels sit perched on the top of high-rise buildings in every city. But living on the top floor isn’t reserved for millionaires. The homes in this post have exposed sloped ceilings and skylights, giving their rooms a hugely open and luxurious feel, making it seems as though there is even more space . . .
A Dark and Calming Bachelor Pad with Natural Wood and Concrete
There is not one single way to be a bachelor. Indeed, elements that may seem masculine and desirable to one man may be entirely the opposite of what another needs and craves from his own living space. This home in Kiev is designed for one specific bachelor who has his own tastes and desires. The . . .
Lovely Living Rooms for a Design Loving Life
Whether you want to luxuriate in a late evening gabfest or enjoy a book in the quiet of a Sunday afternoon, the living room is the place to do it. Plenty of sunlight, lots of seating, ad a bit of warm and welcoming color are all essential elements to living room design. Take a peek . . .
A Mid-Century Desert Oasis in Palm Springs
There is perhaps no area quite as closely associated with the mid-century modern movement as Palm Springs. It is no mistake that the most recent iteration of mid-century appreciation – the highly popular and widely acclaimed series Mad Men – set an iconic episode in the desert oasis of a town. The house featured in . . .
Luxury Southern California Home Celebrates the Endless Summer
The desert expanse around Palm Springs, California is some of the most beautiful terrain in the state. Desert landscapes and sunrises give way to luxury homes that are miles from deprivation and don’t breathe a hint of drought. This home in the Thunder Ridge neighborhood of Rancho Mirage is certainly no exception. It’s mid-century style . . .
Take a Bite Out of 24 Modern Dining Rooms
A clean and serene dining room is the best starting point for a flawless dinner party. The dining rooms featured here are modern, sleek, and gorgeous. Each would serve as the perfect backdrop for idle conversations, lingering dessert courses, and of course, a craft cocktail or two. Look inside and get inspired and hungry. Recommended . . .
A Modern Loft with Character
Loft apartments always have a distinct feel. Their openness, combined with their usual amounts of streaming light, makes them instantly appealing for most urban dwellers. Who wouldn’t want more light and a sense of more space in what’s usually a more crowded area? But lofts can also feel a bit cookie cutter, especially when the . . .
An Innovative House Carved Out of a Cliff
When we think of cliffside homes, we generally cantilevered craftsmans in the Hollywood Hills or stunning seascapes viewed from sweeping balconies. This space from the architects at OPA, known as Casa Brutale, quite literally turns that vision on its head. Although set beside the sea and indeed perched upon a cliff, the house is actually . . .
A Miami Apartment in Stormy, Muted Tones
Miami Beach is known for its tropical colors, flamboyant beachgoers, and spectacular Art Deco architecture. But not every space in Florida is covered in pink and turquoise, or plastered in birds of paradise and this apartment on Key Biscayne Island Beach, from Yo Dezeen, certainly shows that. This modern space shies away from the tropical . . .
Similarly Simple Designs with a Bright and Cheerful Tone
There is nothing better than being able to feel truly at home where you live. When you arrive back there after a long day at work, or an extended vacation, it should be exactly as you want it to be. In these two homes from designer Juliya Butova, you can see the simplicity and they . . .
Three Homes with a Contemporary Twist on Rustic Design
Vintage styles certainly have their appeal. But when you go for a full authentic vintage option, you also run a lot of risks. A vintage sofa, for example, will probably fall apart much sooner than a brand new one and a vintage rug is sure to have its fair share of stains. In the three . . .
4 Kids Room Designs with Color to Spare
Providing basic shelter is one of the most important things a parent can do. But these kids rooms do much more than provide basic shelter. With color, patterns, and custom furnishings, these rooms nurture creative thoughts from every angle. Along the way they manage to provide comfort and even organization from cozy study nooks to . . .