There’s nothing as frustrating as not having enough space to move. We weren’t created to exist in tiny spaces crammed full of our belongings. The problem becomes even worse when you have cats, which are naturally mischievous animals. This is the problem that a homeowner in central Taipei, where space is limited, faced. That is, . . .
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50 Dragon Home Decor Accessories To Give Your Castle Medieval Appeal
Are you looking to embrace a medieval theme for your garden or interior? Attractive dragon-themed decor isn’t exactly a common find – but this post compiles 50 of the most useful, unique, or simply beautiful dragon decorations we could locate. It’s all here! There’s something for every room, from the kitchen to the office. Consider . . .
Handsome Small Apartments With Open Concept Layouts
Open concept apartments offer a sense of openness and visual freedom but certainly present stylistic challenges for designers and residents alike. Much like studio apartments, these spaces require a certain level of aesthetic cohesiveness while marking each functional space with its own sense of individuality – it’s all about balance. This tour presents three open . . .
Light And Charming Decor In A Compact 1-Bedroom Apartment
Located in Bucharest, this compact 1-bedroom apartment makes the most of its 55 square meter floor plan with smart organization and unique layout choices – all without forgetting to infuse the design with color, fun, and whimsy. This inspiring space is the work of the talented creatives at CRAFTR AAIM, a Bucharest-based design office whose . . .
Two Modern Minimalist Apartments With Subtle Luxurious Details
Modern minimalism is everywhere – and there’s no question as to why. It’s the go-to choice for staging interior architecture concepts, it’s a versatile backdrop for furniture ads, and magazines rightfully feature the residents of these meticulous spaces whenever an innovative example pops up. This post looks at two minimalist homes with open concept living . . .
3 Open Layout Apartments That Use Clever Space-Saving Techniques
Are you looking for ways to make your open layout apartment feel a little more open and spacious? This post looks at three apartments that get it right – from smart storage solutions to hideaway beds and multipurpose furniture, these homes have plenty of inspiration to offer. But that’s not all! Each one takes a . . .
Mesmerizing Modernist Sandcastles By Calvin Seibert
Colorado native Calvin Seibert grew up on a construction site, wandering out after-hours to play with the large mounds of sand left behind. His experimentation with sandcastles began hundreds and hundreds of miles away from an ocean but the love of the craft stuck with him. Now he travels to various beaches to create impermanent . . .
4 Gorgeous Homes With Matte Black Walls
How do you feel about black walls in the home? It may seem like an unusual choice in an era where bright white and subtle pastels dominate the top design trends, but that’s what gives black so much appeal – it’s bold and daring, exuding a sense of sophistication anywhere. This post looks at three . . .
Inspiring Modern Bedrooms For Kids: Colorful, Quirky, And Fun
What could be more exciting than decorating a bedroom with your creative youngsters? Although you may not be able to adopt all of their ideas (chocolate fountains and real life petting zoos are probably off the table), it’s definitely possible to incorporate their tastes and preferences into a design that parents and kids alike can . . .
2 Super Simple Homes With Light Wood Panels And Matte Black Accents
These gorgeous minimalist interiors – both by Oporski Architektura – demonstrate that high contrast themes are just as good at looking soft and casual as they are creating visual drama. Both enjoy the warmth of light-colored wood cladding carefully balanced with white walls. The first home goes heavy with black details by integrating them with . . .
A Beautiful 2 Bedroom Modern Chinese House With Zen Elements (Includes 3D Floor Plan)
The foundational Zen concepts of self-control and meditation translate to certain styles of interior design quite well. This two-bedroom home, for example, uses simple furniture and clean forms to help clear the mind of distractions and preoccupations to produce a more inwardly focused atmosphere. Other areas – like the dining room – follow a more . . .
A Beautiful One Bedroom Bachelor Apartment Under 100 Square Meters (With Floor Plan)
Designer and visualization artist Andrei Lychkouski designed this Minsk apartment for a bachelor with an eclectic taste for styles that span eras and archetypes – the result is a mixture between the traditional and the ultramodern, carefully decorated with surprising details around every turn. The apartment itself occupies 96 square feet but uses clever techniques . . .
40 Beautiful Black & White Kitchen Designs
Black and white interiors are impossible to ignore. They’re bold, versatile, and perhaps most importantly, they always allow the interesting architectural elements and fixtures to stand at center stage. This post covers 40 amazing kitchens that use greyscale to their best advantage. Here you’ll see a range of texture and decor options that take their . . .
40 Serenely Minimalist Bedrooms To Help You Embrace Simple Comforts
Minimalism has long been a popular look for social areas of the home, but the rising popularity of low-profile beds and greyscale color palettes indicates that minimalist bedrooms are catching up quickly. And for good reason! This philosophy streamlines bedrooms to their fundamental purpose as a place to clear the mind away from the responsibilities . . .
3 Small Apartments That Rock Uncommon Color Schemes [With Floor Plans]
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Compact living spaces offer significant challenges when it comes to color planning, especially in the case of studios and open concept layouts. An open line of sight means that every accent interacts with the next – at once a restriction and a catalyst for creativity. Popular options include solid-color blocking, tertiary arrangements, thematic palettes, and . . .
50 Stunning Scandinavian Style Chairs To Help You Pull Off The Look
Scandinavian style interiors are still just as hot as ever. Have you been planning a Nordic interior makeover? Looking for the perfect lounge chair or dining chair to complete the look? This post will give you a great head start – we’ve collected a huge list of our 50 favorite Scandinavian inspired chairs for every . . .
40 Low Height & Floor Bed Designs That Will Make You Sleepy
While low beds are famously associated with Japanese design, they’re beginning to catch on in modern design circles – and for those whose knees can handle them, low beds have several benefits. First, starting the day with a deep stretch and mild workout can get the blood pumping to fight off grogginess, and the cool . . .
Two Different Springtime Themes In Two Small Apartments
Have you ever wondered what your home would look like had you chosen a different decor theme? After all the colors are picked out and all the decorations are in place, it can be difficult to imagine it any other way (at least until you decide to do it all over again). But this interior . . .
50 Modern Kitchen Designs That Use Unconventional Geometry
While traditional kitchen styles tend to emphasize material and color palettes, modernist designers are exploring the world of unconventional geometric design and creative framing. The kitchens in this post range from futurist styles based on sharp asymmetric polygons, all the way to otherwise classic compositions that break the mold by emphasizing innovative uses of proportion . . .
32 Uniquely Beautiful Concrete Planters
Concrete planters are especially well suited to industrial, modern, and minimalist interior gardens – and let’s not forget about the outdoors! Unsealed, concrete takes on tremendous character from the elements, and sealed options will last a lifetime with proper care. Even better, avid DIY enthusiasts can easily paint or stain those beloved concrete planters to . . .
40 Unique Door Knockers To Add Drama To Your Entryway
Nothing describes the character of a home quite like its front door design. It’s monumental in terms of first impressions – but perhaps even more important than the door itself is the mounted knocker, a valuable focal point in its own right. Nearly every culture in the world carries its own traditions and regional variations . . .
