Home design magazines often feature clean, elegant spaces – showing satin cushions, white couches and spotless bedspreads that soon become the wreckage of children. How do you attain a gorgeous, minimalistic space that all the family can enjoy? These two modern apartments under 1200 square feet from Minsk, Belarus and Dnipro, Ukraine, show how colouring . . .
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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.
East Meets West In This Multi-Storeyed, Minimalistic Home
How do you blend Scandinavian simplicity with Taiwanese culture? This multi-storeyed home, designed by Taiwan’s HAO Design and photographed by Hey! Cheese has the answer. Using white walls, wood and block shapes, this home remains minimalistic while still showcasing Taiwanese anime culture. Using wooden blocks to separate out spaces, vast panes make small areas look . . .
A Minimalist Family Home With A Bright Bedroom For The Kids
Located near Kiev, Ukraine, this home boasts a creative and effective 105 square meter floor plan to accommodate a family with one young child and one infant. Designer Yevhen Zahorodnii opted for a minimalist interior theme to suit the busy lifestyle of the residents – minimalism grants simplicity and convenience by erasing some of the . . .
2 Gorgeous Single Story Homes With 80 Square Meter Floor Space (Includes Layout/Floor Plans)
Even though these two single story homes only have 80 square meters of floor space, they feel much more spacious. The designers have utilized all varied design methods to create different spaces within the home to make it more useful. Bookshelves in both homes are used to divide up rooms and walls are used to . . .
4 Small Apartment Designs Under 50 Square Meters
Apartments are not known for their spaciousness – inner-city locations, compact-living and budget-friendly spaces are more their forte. Living in a space under 50sqm, however, doesn’t mean that your apartment can’t look spacious. Elegant, modern designs with minimalist details are the key to creating space where little was before. Clever functionalities, such as creating two, . . .
Three black and white interiors that ooze class
Black and white interiors are an easy way to create contrast within a space. Linked to silver screen icons Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin, using black and white in your home or office can have the effect of old-world glamour – or a home lacking imagination. These three spaces from across Europe, illustrate . . .
Carrying patterns and colours across living spaces
How do you tie rooms in a living space together, without appearing kitsch or too-perfectly-matching? This apartment by Lugerin Igor of Lugerin Architects shows how a few well-thought-out design themes can lend balance and harmony to your room transitions. Interestingly-placed pieces, unusual materials in muted hues and stand-out details in each room lend your apartment . . .
4 Duplex Lofts With Massive Windows
Many people think of dark spaces when they hear the description “loft.” Well, these four duplex lofts are anything but dark! With massive windows and duplex floor plans, each of these homes is open and full of natural light. High ceilings, open kitchens, and staircases enclosed with glass, make these homes look bright and inviting. . . .
3 Modern Style Apartments Under 50 Square Meters (Includes Floor Plans)
Did you ever think that an apartment of tiny size can’t pack a big style punch? Well, you’re wrong. These three are all under 50 square meters but are stylish and thoughtfully designed. There are many different ways to make a small space feel larger. To begin, you may want to have a space have . . .
Modern Masterpiece in Bel-Air
Chances are, most of us will only get to lay eyes on a home such as this through our computer screens. Designed by Paul McClean, this mansion has a stunning seven bedrooms and twelve bathrooms! Found in Bel-Air, California, you’ll soon see that the dramatic city view is one of this home’s best features. You . . .
Beautiful Modern Minimalist Loft With A View
This beautiful home is located near Lviv, Ukraine. Designed by Marta Gord, there is a keen use of cozy gray hues used all throughout the home. Even though moody shades are embraced, the home feels light and airy. Lots of natural light fills the rooms and the tall ceilings make the space feel larger than . . .
Small Homes That Use Lofts To Gain More Floor Space
The sky is the limit when tall ceilings meet compact floor plans. The homes featured in this post sacrificed some of their impressive height for the sake of gaining more usable square footage – and the results are pretty fun to admire. Many of these interiors take the traditional approach by placing a bedroom in . . .
2 Homes With Similar Hues
What do white, cream, natural wood, and grey all have in common? They are all color hues included in these two homes from M3 Architectural & Construction Group and Mihail Vasin. In this article you can see both seem similar in their style. Breezy, airy, and open, you’ll want to lounge all day on the . . .
A Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House [With Floor Plan]
Sometimes when you have children it can be difficult to design a stylish home that’s accommodating. This beautiful three bedroom and two bathroom house doesn’t skimp on chic! Designed by Iryna Sotnikava from Minsk, Belarus, this home utilizes grays, whites, and yellows. After you look through these exciting images of the home, you’ll learn that . . .
This Gallery-Like Home Reflects A Different Art Style In Every Room
Haven’t most art enthusiasts dreamed of having a gallery of their own? This home makes those desires a reality. Every room represents a specific artistic movement by emulating the colors and forms, each one unique. Many of the styles adopted here are relatively modern, ranging from the Romanticism of the early 1800s to the Pop . . .
A Sleek And Surprising Interior Inspired By Scandinavian Modernism
The streamlined and modern side of Scandinavian-inspired decor is a wonderful choice for designers who want a calm and cohesive style that remains open to future alterations. Perhaps that’s why ZROBYM Architects used this fresh feeling theme for this adorable two-story residence created with a young couple in mind – it’s easy to maintain a . . .
An Industrial Home With Warm Hues
Designed by Dmitry Sheleg and ZROBYM Architects, this 280 square meter interior in Minsk attempts to shatter the stereotypes associated with industrial-influenced interiors while still embracing the features that make the style so popular with modern design fans. It maintains the mainstays of industrial decor such as the extensive use of unfinished concrete and exposed . . .
A Charming Eclectic Home Inspired By Nordic Design
Nordic home designs are just as diverse as any other style – the foundational elements definitely leave ample room for individuality, experimentation, and growth. Minimalism is more popular than ever but it’s not the only option out there by far. This charismatic interior by Koj Design demonstrates this important sense of aesthetic versatility extremely well. . . .
See The Tel Aviv Skyline Reflected In This Gorgeous Modern Home
Designed by Partizki & Liani Architects, this incredible home relishes its elevated view of the coastal Tel Aviv skyline. Glossy surfaces stretch this view far into the depths of the home to maximize its effect on the interior. The skyline isn’t just part of the view – it becomes part of the home itself. This . . .
A Cleverly Decorated Family Home In Ukraine
Designed by Yevhen Zahorodnii & Sivak Trigubchak, this 180 square meter home offers some exciting inspiration. Fascinating decor stands out against its minimalist backdrop. This contrast between complexity and simplicity enhances the effect of its carefully curated color palettes and sleek designer furniture. Each room takes a different approach. The home includes a bedroom for . . .
Beach Home Design Inspiration
A tired 1990’s apartment building on the Portuguese seaside has been revamped for the growing number of people looking for weekend and vacation homes. Once a space that exposed the more intimate parts of the home to the busy street, the space has been flipped — putting the living and bedrooms towards the quiet back . . .