Aspire to higher thought, but don’t have the pad to embrace it? A home guided by Buddhist principles was the key desire of this family of four, who wanted a space to relax, plan their travelling and practice yoga in. Made reality by architects 33 BY, its wood, glass and metal form spans only 170sqm; . . .
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.
Bauhaus Style Home with Interior Glass Walls
A preserved 1930s Bauhaus building in the heart of Tel-Aviv holds an apartment that has been renovated to reflect its former glory. This is the private home of architects Amir Navon and Chen Navon, who worked in collaboration with interior designers Lital Ophir and Ilana Bronfen on the 97sq m space. Also included in the . . .
Modern Mexican Build With Tropical Gardens
Contemporary brick architecture is combined with traditional style stone walls within the build of this house located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Put together by AE Arquitectos, the classic parts give a nod to the rich history of Jalisco, because after all, ‘Jalisco es México’. The home utilises vast amounts of planting to feather the sharp . . .
A Sleek Modern Home for a Stylish Young Family
When a couple decides to bring children into their family, it’s a transformative experience. Not only will they have another mouth to feed and life to care for, but they will almost certainly need more space. Children need room to create, to play, and to grow while parents need their own space where they can . . .
A Sprawling Modern Home in Bangkok
When every member of a family has a space for themselves that reflects their personality, a house is just more comfortable. Of course, an expansive floorplan and high end interior design are certainly helpful, but it is the personalities that are imbued in the different rooms, while still maintaining a unifying feel, that really make . . .
A Bright Home to Give a Family a Taste of the Good Life
This particular home was emailed to us by Ethan Chang of Hozo Design, who poured their creativity and love for beauty into this design. The single-family home is designed with balance in mind — from light and dark, neutral and color, luxury and simplicity. It is from this balance that an otherwise blank space can . . .
Ritzy UK Home with Glam Metallic Accents
A super swanky interior awaits us in this ritzy home near London, UK, visualised by Polish firm KUOO Architects. The enormous project is filled wall to wall with expensive design choices. A neutral yet multi-tonal backdrop sets a serene scene in each room of the house. This relaxing decor falls far from flat, thanks to . . .
Swiss Cubic House Tour, A Contemporary Concrete Landmark
Located near Lucerne in Switzerland, this is ‘House H’ by Buchner Bründler architects in Basel, with photography by Bruno Helbling. This home is a contemporary structure of concrete that stands as a modern landmark, its build being in stark contrast to the more traditional style homes within the same neighbourhood. The cubic house is an . . .
A Modest Sized Apartment That Makes The Best Use Of Available Space
Whilst we all love to stretch out and wander around an enormous home tour, or drool over a cool cutting edge interior, sometimes we crave a bit of cosy home comfort. The nesting instinct in us appreciates the beauty of a more compact bolthole, with cushiony furnishings and uplifting colour. Well if you’re feeling ready . . .
Unusual Home Layout with Creative Accent Colours
This 114 sqm (1227 sqft) home based in Lviv, Ukraine uses small pops of bright colour to lift a neutral backdrop. Visualised by IDEADEYA design studio, the layout is somewhat unusual compared with many other open plan houses. On the first floor, the sofa floats in the centre of the room like an island. The . . .
A Modern Take On 1940s Home Style
Ever wanted to know how to inject a bit of nostalgia into the interior of your home without compromising on contemporary aesthetics? This is a modernisation project that transformed an apartment set in a preserved 1940s building. The project, located on Hen Boulevard, Tel Aviv, was sent to us by interior designer Galya Ben Asher . . .
Integrating Comfort With Industrial Style: A Home Tour
This metropolitan loft in Moscow, Russia is an amalgamation of modern styles by ONI Architects. The homes backdrop has an industrial style vibe, tying in with the character of an industrially developed city. Surface mounted wiring and ventilation are exposed with intention. Concrete walls and metal framed furniture continue the theme but this is where . . .
Three Cozy Apartments that Maximize a Small Space
No matter how big your home, you want to be able to maximize your use of the space. In a larger area, this is a bit easier to do with the careful placement of furniture and organized storage solutions. However, as a home gets smaller, space-saving solutions have to get a bit more creative. One . . .
A Luxurious Home Interior with Pretty, Muted Pastel Colors
While we may often think of pastel colors as appropriate for nurseries or children’s rooms, the truth is they can take on a much more mature feel in the hands of the right team. In this home, from the visualizers at VizLine Studio, pastels are no longer the territory of little girls. Instead, this high-end . . .
2 Masculine Interiors in Shades of Grey Black And Brown
Two tours around two open plan apartments that are distinctly masculine in approach, each with a grey, black and brown colour scheme. However, these two monochrome apartment designs do differ in their approach. Our first is a high contrasting affair with stark walls in predominantly darker notes, perhaps bordering on a minimalist aesthetic if not . . .
Calming Tranquil Interior Uses White Space, Plants and Art
When faced with the brief of designing a decor scheme for a young couple who just love to travel, the Marra Group came up with a light, clean space where the couple could feel free and inspired. Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, the apartment uses lots of tranquil white space as a key element to maintain . . .
5 Contrasting Small Apartment Designs
This collection of five small apartment designs is a fistful of contrasting inspiration. We have something for just about everyone’s sense of home style here. As we journey through each mini home tour, including some of their floor plans, we will hit a few that build upon clean white base palettes; one with minimal decor, . . .
A Plush Red Apartment with Rustic Accents
Red can be a difficult color to work with when it comes to interior design. Too much red and a space can end up feeling hostile and loud, very far from the tranquil and inviting atmosphere that most people want. This apartment, located in Kyiv, Ukraine and brought to us by visualizer Alesya Kasianenko, uses . . .
A Bali Jungle Retreat Surrounded by Lush Greenery
When you imagine a trip to Bali, you may think first of lying on white sand beaches in the shade of tall palms. But a bit away from the water is where the magic can really happen. The jungles of Bali are rich with greenery and wildlife — and if you’re lucky enough, you may . . .
3 Scandi-Style Home Interiors Under 70 Square Metres (750 Square Feet)
Even if interior design is your vocation, it can be a challenge to work in small spaces. When an apartment has to work for a couple or even a small family without much square footage, things can quickly get cramped when even one decision goes awry. With a little bit of planning, however, it is . . .
A Luxurious Mid-Century Inspired Home in California
Mid-century design is certainly not a newcomer to decor trends. For years now, looks coveted by the most style-conscious include those 1950s marvels inspired by design giants like Eames and architects like Frank Lloyd Wright. Despite its popularity, there are still designers creating their own unique spins on the mid-century style, including visualizer Aleksandr Kalinov, . . .
