These photos by Uydurrukcu reveal some new patterns in interior design and space design after the global recession and green movement. First consider that these photos illustrate that minimalism doesn’t always equate to modernist design. In fact spaces are designed more with efficiency in mind than strict, often cold, austerity. Most of these illustrate a . . .
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KUAN Studio Contemplates Senses
KUAN Studio takes its name from one of the divination symbols in the classic Chinese book the I Ching, which is also known as the book of contemplation. The firm, based in Montevideo, Uruguay, manifests this essence through projects that seem to encapsulate the nature of the senses as they relate to design: sight, smell, . . .
Contemporary Bedrooms from Presotto
Platform beds are the much healthier, far more attractive version yet possibly the trend equivalent of the 1970s waterbed. In fact today’s platform beds are outright artful when originating from certain design firms. Furniture designers are turning them into self-sufficient islands, bachelor-ready suites, floating squares, and textured clouds. Beds like these by Italian Presotto, a . . .
Palace Like Interiors
Whether the middle classes consider these designs extravagant or ostentatious, it’s worth realizing that excessively wealthy homeowners such as belong to the royal class are the first to experiment with interior design styles. It’s from them the masses glean ideas of how to adopt the high life without paying heavily for it and without being−perhaps− . . .
Photo Wallpapers for Every Room
The wallpaper mural of the 1970s could easily be described as tacky or kitschy, even, but a similar movement is afoot. Today’s version of wall treatments, however, are exciting and suitable for those who prefer the professionally designed look. This wall treatment evolution furthermore has more dimension that its predecessors. Today’s wallpaper murals allow designers . . .
Fancy Staircase Treatments
Whether whimsical or precise, traditional or state-of-the-arts, staircases add significant interior architecture value to an abode. This collection demonstrates all of the above. They brilliantly blossom with color. They demonstrate the family-oriented character of the home’s owners. They take our breath away, and they lend a sense of stability or mystery. So many staircases seem . . .
Beautiful Indoor Renders
We came across the work of a very talented designer who goes by the name of iceci3 on Flickr. He employs all manner of techniques and styles in the interiors however one element remains constant. In all of the renders there is a high level of detail and they are luxuriously fitted out, making for . . .
Bookshelf Fantasy
As it’s name suggests the blog BookshelfPorn (completely safe for work, we assure!) is for the avant-garde bookshelf lover amongst us. This delightful blog features a huge collection of bookshelves for any situation from the typical wall bookcase to the more humorous and perhaps less practical sculptural bookshelves. Bookshelves have long since been pushed to . . .
Interior Design With Wood, White and Green Accents
The firm of Japanese Suppose Design Studio are becoming increasingly well known for their clean simple interiors, using wood, white and plants in the finishes palette. Their work is defined by the austerity of the design without compromising in the functionality of the space. They are continually looking for something new and groundbreaking in their . . .
Splashes of colour in white interiors
Swedish designer Sara Sjögren creates a playful and lively atmosphere in her interiors by using splashes of colour on a primarily white background. She uses a variety of different shapes which when interspersed with colour make the interiors quite exciting to be in. Her Swedish background is apparent in the unusual ways in how she . . .
Beautiful Architectural Photography by James Silverman
UK based photographer James Silverman has a delightful portfolio. His eye for imaginative perspectives is quite evident from these shots and it is no surprise that some these have graced magazines like Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. Check them out. Recommended Reading: Home Decor For Photography Lovers
Tron Inspired Home Interiors from Dupont
Science based products and services company Dupont has teamed up with Disney for the Milan Design Week 2011 and they will preview a concept that brings to life interiors inspired by the movie Tron. The project is a collaboration of several designers including the likes of Shai Akram,AquiliAlberg, Dror Benshetrit, Jordi Canudas, Giulio Cappellini, Gwenael . . .
Unbelievable: Pixar’s Up Movie House Re-created in Real Life
This just in and it has knocked our socks off. If we are to use only one tag for this post, it would be #unbelievable. How else can you describe this stunning re-creation of the Pixar Up movie house? It was a project undertaken by the National Geographic Channel along with a team of scientists, . . .
7 Valentine’s Day Gifts to Impress Your Sweetheart
With Valentine’s day round the corner, people around the world are thronging gift shops to buy just that perfect gift.
The Art of Recycling
Recyclart is nice little site that showcases the wonderful ways in which people choose to repurpose common household items. Some people just don’t like to throw away items, but with creativity like this, who’s complaining… Who out there doesn’t have corks waiting to be recycled? Save about 175 and you too can make a new . . .
Home Designing: The Best of 2010
Who doesn’t love lists? We decided to put together a list of the top 10 posts we did in 2010. Did you miss anything? Mahinia: The Dream House You Cannot Own 5.7 Billion dollar resort that houses a 55 story high infinity pool Interiors of Wikileaks former server Bunkers in Sweden 50 Luxury Oases that . . .
Eerily Fascinating Grass Sculptures
We are truly intrigued by these set of grass sculptures by mixed media artist Mathilde Roussel-Giraudy. Made of wheat grass grown on soil molded on recycled metal, there is something oddly engrossing about these forms. Maybe it is the sense of motion they bring to a static scene, maybe it is the surprising looks they . . .
A Luxury Vacation – Cruise Style
If you have a week to spare, $100,000 to burn, and a whim to tour the Caribbean sea, this is how you do it. Virgin’s ‘Necker Belle’ is a 105ft catamaran that comes equipped with diving equipment and amenities that will keep its guests entertained for days. With room enough to accommodate 12 people, the . . .
Home Designing Christmas Giveaway
Well, it is the season for giving and we plan to do exactly that! We are giving away our Book of Inspirational Interiors at just 50% of the price till December 31rst. Just to recap, the book is a compilation by Home-Designing’s editors that portray some of the top designs we came across over the . . .
Fresco Designs
The use of frescoes as a form of mural painting continues to pay homage to the history of art. It began 30,000 years ago in Europe in the interiors of caves but gradually found its place in cathedrals and castles across the world. Fresco meaning “fresh” in French, referred to for the wet plaster that . . .
3D Interior Design Inspiration
We came across an Israel based studio that visualizes and renders fabulous images of interiors and exteriors using 3d rendering software. One of the challenges put before the firm was to visualize this Eco-Golf House that blurs the borders between its interiors and exteriors. The project brief also required them to create the dense vegetation . . .