Many modern homes are so starkly simple that they can be nothing but minimalist. Others include lots of artsy design elements and Eames chairs that could never be called minimal. And still others are like this lovely space from the architects at Valentirov. A careful balance between color and neutral, between simplicity and practical style. . . .
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White Walls and In-Floor Storage Make This Creative House Design Special
White and wood may be common enough when it comes to the soothing simplicity of Japanese-inspired designs. So too may creative storage options be less than unique. Still, when everything is assembled masterfully, as in this striking house from the designers at Indot (with photos from Hey!Cheese) the results can be quite impressive and indeed . . .
5 Spaces with Comfortable, Neutral Designs
There is always a time and a place for a splash of creative color or a spread of wild pattern that seeps over the corner of a couch or underneath a coffee table on an area rug. But sometimes electric colors and bright bold patterns just don’t fit with the subdued personality of a space, . . .
A Kids Friendly Apartment Design With Lots Of Playful Features
In this lovely, modern home for a family in Kiev there are not only open, airy places for the entire family to congregate, but also plenty of colorful, cozy retreats for the brood that resides here. Natural elements that include wood and stone work in concert with the bright colors of children’s cartoons (especially the . . .
Scandinavian Dining Room Design: Ideas & Inspiration
If you haven’t yet over dosed on the Scandinavian style, with our 50 Scandinavian living rooms post, we invite you share a meal with simplicity in these Scandinavian-inspired dining rooms from around the world. 50 Scandinavian Style Chairs To Help You Nail The Look 50 Scandinavian Style Living Rooms 50 Scandinavian Style Bedrooms For more . . .
Ultra Tiny Home Design: 4 Interiors Under 40 Square Meters
There’s simple, small living. And then there’s this. The four homes featured here are not just small. They’re tiny. Each clocks in at less than 40 square meters (430 square feet) and yet manages to feel cozy and not even cramped. Of course, the reality of tiny house living might be a little different — . . .
Scandinavian Living Room Design: Ideas & Inspiration
The Scandinavian aesthetic can be applied to many different spaces. Its love of simplicity, natural elements, and functionality is especially ideal for a living room. Take a glimpse inside some lovely, organized and comfortable living rooms that their inspiration from Scandinavian design and get inspiration for yourself.
Minimalist Apartment for a Family of Four
This apartment in Vladivostok, Russia measure 95 square meters (1022 square feet) and yet manages to make enough comfortable space for a young family of four. The design of the home is starkly minimal, making it seem much larger than it actually is and serving to call attention to the materials and geometry of every . . .
2 Loft Ideas For The Creative Artist
Finding beauty in your surroundings is key to maintaining a happy home. But when you make your life and living as an artist, you must also be able to find inspiration there. While some artists may be inspired by vast swaths of blank canvas or the ultimate in simplicity, others prefer mementos of their lives, . . .
A Seductive Home with Lush Colors and Double Baths
Most people want their home to feel at least somewhat inviting and certainly comfortable. But there is the idea of plenty of seating and warm light – and then there is this home. This space, from the architects at PLASTERLINA and visualizer Jan Wadim that does more than welcome: it seduces. With plush textures and . . .
Interior Design For Musicians: 2 Classy Music Themed Home Designs
No matter who we are, the place we live reflects our deepest thoughts, dreams, and preferences. But when we are creative people, that is perhaps even more true. The two home featured here both belong to musicians. It is clear that their love of creativity and music in particular inform their design choices. When you . . .
Black, White & Wood Kitchens: Ideas & Inspiration
A clean and stylish kitchen can be more than a status symbol. When you have a beautiful space like the kitchens featured here, it can provide that extra encouragement you need to prepare a beautiful meal for family and friends. The more you cook and create, the happier and healthier you are. These black, white . . .
Chic Scandinavian Studio With Lofted Bed
A lot of things come to mind when you think about the countries of Scandinavia. Whether it’s a flaky cheese Danish, a a cozy Norwegian sweater, the view of the Aurora Borealis from Helsinki or, you know, Ikea – the region is as diverse as it is beautiful and somewhat mysterious. Scandinavian design was born . . .
Loft Design For A Family That Makes Clever Use Of Its Space
Even people who love the idea of loft living might consider it great for themselves but wouldn’t deign to bring a child into that kind of concrete and metal atmosphere. However, as this brilliant space from the architects at Rules Architekti shows, with the right elements and design sensibility, a loft can be totally appropriate . . .
50 Square Meter Space Saving Apartment Layout For Young Family
It’s one thing to extol the virtues of small, simple living for an artist or a young couple, but it is an entirely different challenge to make a minimalist space work for a family with a teenager. Still, architect Piotr Matuszek has done a tremendous job of taking a space that measures just 50 square . . .
40 More 2 Bedroom Home Floor Plans
Two bedrooms is just enough space to let you daydream about having more space. There are as many two bedroom floor plans as there are apartments and houses in the world. Take at look at these 40 options and get inspired for your next place.
2 Luxury Apartment Designs For Young Couples
When you are lucky enough to be young, in love, and have the means to find and decorate a luxury apartment there is not much more that you can ask from life. The designs of these two apartments are at the same time youthful and indulgent. Both come complete with modern, playful rooms for children . . .
Concrete Finish Studio Apartments: Ideas & Inspiration
Concrete gets a bad rap. It describes a drab, matte color. An unfinished building. A cracked sidewalk. But as industrial design has taken over a good deal of the trendy element, concrete has become more and more stylish. The studio apartments featured here use concrete to to create a chic, urban, unfinished appeal without actually . . .
4 Studios Under 50 Square Meters That Use Playful Patterns To Good Effect
When you have a studio apartment that measures less than 50 square meters (538 square feet) like these ones do, it can be tempting to coat everything in a nice neutral in order to make it feel as if there is more space. But as you’ll see in the following homes, a sparkling pop of . . .
40 More 1 Bedroom Home Floor Plans
A one bedroom apartment can be plenty of space if you know how to organize things. There are plenty of ways to layout a one bedroom, no matter what the size. If you are looking for modern house plans that includes architectural drawings too, please check out our 10 plan pack here: Modern House Plans
A Suburban Kiev Apartment Design with Luxury (and Budget) in Mind
This weekend home in the Kiev suburbs comes from the talented designers at Yo Dezeen. The appearance and feel of luxury was achieved for this particular family home without breaking the bank. The resulting space is a perfect retreat for a family of five that each has their own unique tastes but must figure out . . .
