At one time, loft living was reserved for the truly avant garde. The term calls to mind images of Andy Warhol and his collective lounging around on cushions, barely protected from a dusty concrete floor covered in paint splatters. But in recent years, lofts have become highly desirable, not just for artists but for anyone . . .
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Small Apartment Uses Movable Shelving to Create Endless Design Combinations
While we have featured many apartments of late that make creative use of small spaces, none of those have gone to quite the creative lengths that you will see in this Spanish apartment from PKMN Architectures. Rather than shrink down every separate room – from dining to bed to closet – to fit into a . . .
Art Deco Elegance from Dream Design Studio
Though the simplicity of modern design is certainly en vogue, there is still something to be said for decadence that throws caution to the wind and brings in plenty of lush, luxurious glamour. This space, a private home in Ukraine from the Kiev-based designers at Dream Design Studio, manages to marry the elegance and excess . . .
Two Apartments In Modern Minimalist Japanese Style (Includes Floor Plans)
As we have explored before, the Japanese style interior design aesthetic is highly tied to the idea of minimalism and negative space. In these two small apartments, you will see that there is truly nothing there that does not have a purpose. The spaces never feel cluttered or cramped, no matter what the actual area . . .
Contemporary New Delhi Villa with Amazing Courtyard and Water Features
While we love to celebrate smaller homes and their creative designs on this blog, there is no substitute for a sprawling, modern house that would make most design lovers’ dreams come true. This expansive family home in New Delhi, from the team at DADA Partners, incorporates the homeowner’s affinity for contemporary design with a spacious . . .
Delicious Interiors with Natural Materials and Gorgeous Outdoor Spaces
Every space on this blog is carefully crafted by architects and designers, often in concert with homeowners and their own personal style. But we would not be able to feature them as we do without the help of luscious, textured, colorful photographs. The images in this post were selected from the portfolio of photographer Tom . . .
Designing A Super Stylish Party Pad: The Oh!dessa Apartment
When entertaining friends and family is a key part of your lifestyle, that has to be built into your space. This apartment from the design at 2Bgroup incorporates the owner’s own comfortable modern style with her desire to play hostess for anything from dinners to sleepovers. For it’s sophisticated and eye-catching style, the team has . . .
Ultra Luxury Bathroom Inspiration
Perhaps more than any other room in the house, the bathroom is a private retreat. It is a place where we perform important daily rituals and where we take the time to truly indulge ourselves with the wonderful luxury of solitude. The bathrooms collected here use their own design elements but have the luxury factor . . .
21 Cool Bedrooms for Clean and Simple Design Inspiration
Sometimes the most luxurious rooms are the simplest. Whether you want to cure insomnia or just rest a little easier, sometimes the best solution is to simplify. These bedrooms would allow you to do just that with everything perfectly in its place. Clean linens and clean lines are the perfect recipe for a great night’s . . .
Gorgeous Family Home in South Africa features Majestic Ocean Views
When it comes to designing a home that is situated near an incredible landscape, it is always a challenge to ensure the home is beautiful in its own right without detracting from its natural surroundings. The family home, located in Pezula Private Estates outside of Knysna in South Africa not only takes on this challenge, . . .
Open Apartments that Make Creative Use of Texture and Pattern
Anyone who believes that interior design is simply a matter of choosing furniture and painting the walls has probably never tried to design a room or a home. These apartments, each visualized by Archivizer, have so much more than some pretty paint and a cozy sofa. Specifically, these apartments use color and texture to bring . . .
Sleek and Simple Luxury in Luxembourg
There is a distinct luxury in simplicity. This Luxembourg house from architect Katarzyna Kuo Stolarska takes this idea to the extreme. With a simple grayscale color palette and the best materials, from furniture to flooring, the house is beautiful and relaxing. Recommended Reading: 51 Luxury Living Rooms 51 Luscious Luxury Dining Rooms 51 Luxury Kitchens . . .
5 Kiev Apartments with Verdant Vertical Gardens and Other Natural Elements
With sleek lines and neutral color palettes, modern design can sometimes stand in stark contrast to surrounding nature. However, when a designer like Anton Biytsev is able to take the most important tenets of modern beauty and bring in natural elements as well, it can really bring a space to life. The five Kiev apartments . . .
Stylish St. Petersburg Apartment for an Artistic Professional Couple [Includes Floor Plan]
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For a professional couple, the apartment they share should be a reflection of their values: beauty, style, and a little bit of fun. Designers Natasha Janson and Dmitry Kirsanov of I Am Home Studio have created a playful and modern space in this 166 square meter (1786 square feet) apartment that would be sure to . . .
Stunningly Beautiful & Modern Apartments By Koj Design
When your home is beautiful, everything in your life becomes a little bit easier. But beauty comes in many forms. These apartments, with interiors by Koj Design, are beautiful and sunny. Each has comfortable living areas, cozy, simple bedrooms, and welcoming dining spaces that are perfect for entertaining. These lovely designs comes as no surprise, . . .
5 Lovely Homes in Poland with Soft, Feminine Elements
Successful interior design does not draw gender lines, but there are certainly elements that most would consider more soft and feminine. These five homes, from Polish-based designer Monika Rogsuz, manage to use lovely, soft design features without coming across as overly saccharine or frilly. The results are spaces that bring in lovely colors, plenty of . . .
Super Luxurious 400 square meter (4305 square feet) Apartment in Kiev, Ukraine
A luxury apartment can be the easiest way to marry the desire for decadence with the need for a central, urban location. In this spacious Ukrainian apartment from designer Irena Poliakova, it could be easy to forget that you are in an apartment at all since the luxe design is reminiscent of a sprawling estate . . .
Take A Peek Inside 432 Park Avenue, the Tallest Residential Building in the Western Hemisphere
While the towering buildings of the New York City skyline are constantly changing, shifting, and growing, it is rare to have any construction project overtake the most famous skyscrapers in the city. This is particularly true of apartment buildings. However, as of October 2014, when the last bit of concrete was poured, the new building . . .
3 Distinctly Themed Apartments Under 800 Square Feet (~75 square meter) with Floor plans
Whether it is a matter of budgeting in an expensive urban market or a purposeful lifestyle choice for those minimalists who want to eliminate clutter, living in small spaces is an increasingly popular option. Just in the last few weeks, this blog has featured posts on super small homes, tiny spaces with open floor plans, . . .
26 Living Rooms that Put a Unique Spin on What Modern Means
The living room is somewhat of a modern institution. Older estates might have had sitting rooms, drawing rooms, or studies. But the multipurpose living room – a gather spot for families, a cozy area for entertaining, or even just a place to put your feet up – is kind of a new concept. It’s not . . .
2 Simple, Super Beautiful Studio Apartment Concepts For A Young Couple [Includes Floor Plans]
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Being a young couple can be a challenge. You may just be starting out in your careers, saving to buy a home, or just trying to find your footing in the world. On top of that, moving in together for the first time is stressful. But a few talented designers have decided to take on . . .
