With a gorgeous plot on the Pacific coast in southwest Costa Rica, this 3000 square foot villa takes advantage of a gorgeous view through a tailored layout and smart furniture choices. Architect Tim Vordtriede and interior designer Angelina Alekseeva took full creative rein on this project at request of the Los Angeles based client – . . .
Author: Hanna
Product Of The Week: Click & Grow Smart Garden
In this age, it may not always be feasible for everyone to own a piece of land where they can grow plants. The Click & Grow Herb garden gives an efficient indoor alternative for those struggling to find space with switchable cartridges that allow you to grow fresh herbs, tomatoes, wild straw berries among many . . .
Jsouv: A Beautifully Minimalist Souvenir Set Depicting Architectural Landmarks
We are just blown away by the artistic simplicity with which designer Kostya Kolesov has captured the details of iconic architectural landmarks and managed to transfer them to tiny pieces of aluminium. Named Jsouv, this beautiful set by the Russian icon designer would be a classy pick as a gift for any architect, but, alas, . . .
Dramatic Interior Architecture Meets Elegant Decor in Krakow
This beautiful Krakow home sparks the imagination with innovative interior architecture and a strong modernistic attitude, tempered in places by classic natural materials. Each perspective offers a unique visual experience with surprising details hiding around every corner. Designed by PLASTERLINA, this interior demonstrates the beauty of high contrast design – interior themes range from dark . . .
Two Efficient Apartments For Families With Two Children
Designing a family apartment that meets the needs of parents, children, and future tenants is never easy but these gorgeous interiors rise to the challenge with style. The kid-friendly homes toured in this post accommodate the needs of two households with two small children each. Both feature minimalistic interior designs so the residents can fill . . .
3 Luxury Homes Taking Different Approaches To Artwork
An art collection is expressive and personal all at once. Art reflects the background of the owner, gives a voice to their dreams and desires, and it serves as a strong anchor around which all other design elements can rally. There’s no right or wrong way to display interior artwork and each of the luxurious . . .
5 Ideas For A One Bedroom Apartment With Study (Includes Floor Plans)
Finding a quiet place to concentrate is of the highest importance for those who work or study from home. But more than that – it needs to be well equipped for the task, capable of containing the books or computer accessories necessary for productivity. This post examines five one-bedroom apartments with a home office dedicated . . .
Product Of The Week: Ring Wifi Enabled Video Door Bell
For our 2nd Product Of The Week feature, we nominate the Ring Video Door Bell which is a smart video recording digital door bell that enables you to never miss a visitor even when you are not home. Here’s how it works: Each doorbell is equipped with an HD camera with night vision and smart . . .
Inspiring Minimalist Interiors With Low-Profile Furniture
What would you do with a sprawling luxury home? Many people would start looking for design themes to make it feel fuller, pouring through fabric and paint swatches and eyeing the art auctions to fill the walls. These interiors take a different approach. Each minimalistic space remains perfectly sleek and spare, allowing the interior architecture . . .
50 Insanely Useful Smart Home Products You Can Buy Right Now
The smart home predicted by generations of sci-fi writers is finally becoming a reality – and some of the new devices out there fulfill even the most ambitious fantasies. While many of these useful gadgets remain in the realm of luxury, others are perfectly affordable and can start making your life easier right now. This . . .
Two Homes That Celebrate Greenery Indoors
Houseplants provide unparalleled value to any home. They purify and freshen up the air, raise humidity on dry days, and some studies even suggest that being around plants can boost concentration and reduce stress. All of these benefits are great reasons to invest in a little interior greenery, but another reason is even more obvious: . . .
8 Striking Bedrooms With Distinct Personalities
Many people prefer to play it safe with decoration in the living room or other public-facing areas, often just to make sure the theme is appealing to a variety of guests with unique tastes and preferences. But private bedrooms are a little different – each one is a sanctuary, a place to relax and dream. . . .
Product Of The Week: Doxie Smart Scanner
Starting this Sunday, we plan to kick off our new ‘Product of the Week’ section where we feature one outstanding product we really like each week that we are confident of recommending to our dear readers. So without further ado, let us introduce our very first pick: Doxie Go Wifi Smart Scanner. Here is why . . .
2 Apartments Under 30 Square Metre – One Light, One Dark
Tiny apartments are among the most interesting homes to use for design inspiration – even if you’re working with a larger space, they’re a great way to plan compact layout ideas for smaller rooms or even specific-use spaces within a larger area. The two apartments featured in the following home tours are both under 30 . . .
This Contemporary Apartment Pops With Turquoise Accents
This fresh modern home is the work of the interior design superstars at Polish creative agency PLASTERLINA. The project, titled U.S.S. Home, is an exciting concept for a housing project based in Kraków. The interior makes fantastic use of smooth white surfaces and matte black paneling, its contrast softened by the addition of wood elements . . .
A Home With Formidable Architecture And A Light Interior
While the street-facing facade looks monolithic and imposing, its spacious interior actually reveals abundant windows with generous views of the property’s three private courtyards. Huston-based architectural firm Stern and Bucek designed this home for a multi-generational family – the sprawling interior meets the social requirements and privacy needs of each resident, and contains a number . . .
30 Modern Fruit Bowls With Decorative Centerpiece Appeal
Fruit bowls, snack bowls, breadbaskets, and more… no tableware set is complete without one of these versatile vessels. They’re a fun way to add a little extra personality to the table, and they’re one of the most universally useful kitchen accessories you can give as a gift. Of course, it pays to invest in a . . .
Neoclassical And Art Deco Features In Two Luxurious Interiors
With so much emphasis on sleek modern spaces, it’s nice to enjoy a little extravagant inspiration from time to time. The two homes explored below share many features with neoclassical design, an elegant and intricate style that appeared in the mid-1700s and retained its popularity until the early 1800s. Neoclassicism arose in direct response to . . .
A Tour Of 4 Homes With On-Trend Wood Wall Treatments
Simple, soothing, and warm – it’s nearly impossible to resist the welcoming qualities of timber construction whether in reference to furniture or floors or (in this case) the walls. The four homes examined in this post don’t rely on complicated scrollwork or colorful finishes, but instead explore a range of layouts for the planks themselves. . . .
Clever Kids Room Wall Decor Ideas & Inspiration
Bedrooms for kids are so much fun to decorate! There’s practically no limit to the potential and no design rules to stand in the way. For many, the most enjoyable part has to be the walls – they’re like big fresh canvases just waiting for bold colors and fun designs. This post examines nearly two . . .
An Open Home That Challenges Monolithic Architecture
With the intent to create a home that fosters interaction not only between family members but also with the surrounding environment and community, Austin Maynard Architects drafted up a creative three-volume structure and outfitted it with an ingenious interior layout to match. It’s only half the size of its neighbors – an attempt to avoid . . .
