Beach Adjacent Home with Space for Luxury Entertaining

All the visions you may have of life in Southern California probably include sun-soaked beaches, sprawling mansions, and plenty of time poolside. While that’s hardly the reality for the majority of SoCal residents, one step inside this Pacific Palisades home and you will know exactly where those kinds of California dreams come from. Situated near . . .

Read more

Casa Redux: A Stunning Architectural Tribute to Stark Modernism

Completed in 2013, Casa Redux – or “Redux House” – is a truly breathtaking contribution to modern residential architecture. Studio mk27, a São Paola architecture and design firm headed by Marcio Kogan, created this home from start to finish. The resulting structure is a textbook study in clean lines and stark, modern detail from its . . .

Read more

Pedal to the Metal: A Sleek House that Puts a Passion for Cars on Display

A fabulous home starts with an open and honest collaboration between the architect, interior designers, and of course, the home owner. In many cases, this type of collaboration results in a home that is borne out of a special love for a certain style, a particular piece of art, or even a color. But in . . .

Read more

4 Masculine Apartments with Super Comfy Sofas and Sleek Color Palettes

Though everyone wants a space that’s all their own, not everyone needs a space that’s entirely unique. Instead, many people choose interior designers because they know they can handle the exact style they like. The four apartments here, designed by YoDezeen, all have striking similarities. Utilizing plush leather sofas, dark neutral color palettes, and right . . .

Read more

3 Whimsical Apartment Interiors from Sergey Makhno

While you could certainly argue that even the most monochromatic interiors are using color in a creative way, there is something particularly satisfying about the bold look of very bright colors, used shamelessly. In these three apartments from designer Sergey Makhno, color and playfulness is in the foreground at every turn. From wild Moroccan-inspired patterns . . .

Read more

A Duplex Penthouse Designed With Scandinavian Aesthetics & Industrial Elements [Includes Floor Plans]

When we think of Scandinavian design, we may immediately go to ideas of flat furniture with some assembly required. Simplicity and style at its most affordable. But the reality is that while the Scandinavian aesthetic does include an element of affordability, it is also about simplicity, functionality. In this duplex, designed by INT2 architecture for . . .

Read more

2 Super Small Apartments Under 30 Square Meters (~325 square feet) [Includes Floor Plans]

In a tiny apartment, everything must have its place and stay there. When you’re working with just a few square meters of floor space, there is no room for a spontaneous floor lamp purchase or a flea market bean bag. From concept to design to the actual living in the apartment, you have to be . . .

Read more

Steel, Concrete, and Stone Home with Central Courtyard

When an architect is allowed the freedom to create a space that he knows will work for this clients, that level of trust comes through in the final design. Such was the case in this elegant modern home from architect Elias Rizo, who has indicated “thorough communication” and “complete trust” were essential in completing this . . .

Read more

21 Relaxing Living Rooms with Gorgeous, Modern Sofas

When you visit someone’s home, one of the first place you will usually be welcomed is the living room. The modern day equivalent of a drawing room, these spaces are set up for conversation, connection, and entertainment. Each living room in this post creates a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of comfortable seating, vibrant colors, and . . .

Read more
House with front lawn

Get the best in architecture and design

Delivered directly to your inbox. Free.