These two individual home designs are each inspired by the colours of the forest, and a variety of natural materials have been used throughout to honour nature’s palette. Muted hues of green, slate grey and stone, plus rich woodtones make up the majority of the decor in these modern spaces. Despite their similarities, the two . . .
Category: House Tours
The posts in this section give a complete round up of great homes and try to include imagery from every possible room in the home.
Black Decor With Colourful Accents
A lofty dual story living room forms the core of this modern home, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Designed by MirrorR Studio, the 270 square metre house is has a decor scheme based in black, though the interior seems anything but dark. Massive windows pull in towering levels of light, crashing over a handful of . . .
Modern And Youthful: 4 Small Apartments With Fierce Style
Filled with modern color palettes, genius storage solutions, and exquisite furnishings, you won’t want to miss these humble homes. From an apartment that uses bold patterns to make a statement to another overflowing with simplistic Mid-Century Modern charm, they may all differ in style but are equally captivating with their meticulously crafted floor plans and . . .
Japanese Home Fusing Modern And Traditional Ideas
150 square meters of reinforced concrete forms the structure for a high-end residence, designed by M Architects. Hidden behind a black glass facade, this unique family home combines modern and traditional Japanese ideas, like a minimalist living room with an attached shoji, and a custom made cooking hearth. At the heart of the home, an . . .
Luxurious Interior With Wood Slat Walls
This luxurious Finnish apartment, located by the bay, was imagined by the designers at DE&DE Studio. Rich wooden texture makes up much of the decor, with complex slatted wall installations and extruded pattern a recurring theme throughout. The wood panelling is not only decor but doubles up as an effective zoning technique. Open slats subtly . . .
Light and Laid Back Industrial Style Interior
This light and laid back interior with industrial home decor was designed by the talent at Line Architects. Simple home furnishings and pared back accessories make this pad a place to chill out and zone out from the busyness of the outside world. The colour scheme is calming and laid back in white, wood tone . . .
Finnish Villa With Glass Walls And Private Pier
Villa Bosund, designed by Sigge Architects, is a two family dwelling located at Bosundintie 4 a and 4 b at the heart of Espoo Suvisaaristo, Finland. The modern house was given a traditional name in honour of the Swedish-speaking islands and natural sites around the vicinity. The historical maritime connection with the Suvisaaristo Baltic Sea . . .
Curvilinear Architecture with Landscaped Gardens
Set among four acres of green land with areas of dense flora, a lily pond and an existing outhouse, stands a home created for the Munshaw family by architects Modo Designs. Located in Rancharda, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, the design was made to avoid a rigid box formation – which the homeowners had . . .
Compact Multifunctional Flat With Zoning Ideas
Located in a historic house in the centre of Moscow, this compact multifunctional flat, for a single male homeowner, measures just 33 square metres. Designer Alireza Nemati at Studio Bazi transformed the interior by implementing compact blocks to hold a mini kitchen and laundry, a reading room, a wet room, plus a pull out closet . . .
White Decor With Art Deco Furniture
Arts Décoratifs, or Art Deco as it is better known, is an aesthetic that first appeared in France a short while before World War I and quickly went international. It combined fine craftsmanship, rare and expensive materials and modernist styles. The style petered out with the start of World War II but when it flourished . . .
Contemporary Neutral Homes That Don’t Need Bold Color To Wow
Creating a beautiful home with an array of color is hard enough, but what about working with a neutral color palette? Suddenly the right hues become imperative and the shape of furniture and accessories has extreme impact. Yes, all these things are important when designing multi-colored rooms too, but they take on extra responsibility in . . .
Scandinavian Style Interior Infused With Garden Greenery
Not only is this Scandinavian style apartment layered with elements of gorgeous green home decor, but living greenery thrives here too. The apartment has no actual garden to speak of, and instead looks out high above city views of St.Petersburg. Lack of outdoor space is common at inner city homes, but it doesn’t stop a . . .
4 Small Space Apartments That Use Clever Ways To Maximize Space
When living space is at a premium, it’s time to get creative. We all enter homeownership with a list of ideals and wishes but sometimes it’s hard just to shoehorn in the bare essentials. With enough ingenuity and vision though, it’s possible to make something practical and beautiful within seemingly unrealistic confines. These four small . . .
Two Small Apartments: A Blue Oasis of Minimalist Living
These cozy apartments may be small, but they emanate big style with their elegant finishes and multipurpose layouts. All white may work to highlight and expand some smaller spaces, but these humble abodes take small living in a different direction. They are bold, brilliant, and blue. That’s right, blue! Each one is filled with a . . .
3 Open Plan Interiors With Glass Wall Bedrooms
Small studio apartments have the bedroom area situated right alongside the kitchen diner and lounge area – usually without divide. However, these compact open plan homes use glazed panels and doors to create separated glass wall bedrooms. The clear nature of the medium means that the sleep space can still be viewed as part of . . .
Designing A Living Space Under 18 Square Metres: Challenge Accepted
Looks can be deceiving. If you were to look at a tiny area of 17.3 square meters, you could be forgiven for thinking there isn’t room to designate clear areas for dedicated study, sleeping and dressing, plus a full kitchen and bathroom. However, this Ukrainian studio apartment located in an old building at the centre . . .
Fitted Furniture Ideas For The Entire Home
Bespoke flush fitted furniture ideas abound in two urban chic interiors, both designed by INX Design & Guan Pin, using wood grain and monochrome finishes. A modern homeowner can find it an increasing challenge as to where to stow away all of the excess: A multitude of hobby accessories and obligatory working from home equipment . . .
Dazzling Home Makeover With Before And After Photos
Potential can be found in just about any space if you have the eye for it. Inspiration may not strike when you’ve grown up in an unorganised and aging interior, but this dazzling family home makeover reflects the fresh taste of a new generation. This family home was revamped by Simple Interior Design Alliance for . . .
One Home’s Transition To Tribal Decor
We have covered this gloriously ethereal loft designed Paulina Arcklin once earlier, however, the unique space seems to have undergone some standout decor changes. Beautiful modern tribal decor pieces have popped up throughout the home, as well as a freestanding bathtub in the centre of the living room. The Milan apartment is an old small . . .
Dark Decor For A Night Owl
There are people who prefer to rise bright and early with the first bird song and morning dew, and then there are the night owls who live for sundown and hitting the town. This dark decor interior looks fresh out of the club, with jet black walls, colourful lighting and cool stylised seating. Those who . . .
A Colour Rich Indian Home With Concrete Architecture And Interiors
Designed by Dipen Gada & Associates, this modern house is composed of patterned concrete and exposed brick. Situated on a much loved 4010 square foot green plot in Vadodara, India, the ambitious goal of a 5350 square feet home was achieved by designing the dwelling as a 3 floor structure. The architect also satisfied a . . .
