Most people want their home to feel at least somewhat inviting and certainly comfortable. But there is the idea of plenty of seating and warm light – and then there is this home. This space, from the architects at PLASTERLINA and visualizer Jan Wadim that does more than welcome: it seduces. With plush textures and . . .
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.
Interior Design For Musicians: 2 Classy Music Themed Home Designs
No matter who we are, the place we live reflects our deepest thoughts, dreams, and preferences. But when we are creative people, that is perhaps even more true. The two home featured here both belong to musicians. It is clear that their love of creativity and music in particular inform their design choices. When you . . .
Chic Scandinavian Studio With Lofted Bed
A lot of things come to mind when you think about the countries of Scandinavia. Whether it’s a flaky cheese Danish, a a cozy Norwegian sweater, the view of the Aurora Borealis from Helsinki or, you know, Ikea – the region is as diverse as it is beautiful and somewhat mysterious. Scandinavian design was born . . .
Loft Design For A Family That Makes Clever Use Of Its Space
Even people who love the idea of loft living might consider it great for themselves but wouldn’t deign to bring a child into that kind of concrete and metal atmosphere. However, as this brilliant space from the architects at Rules Architekti shows, with the right elements and design sensibility, a loft can be totally appropriate . . .
50 Square Meter Space Saving Apartment Layout For Young Family
It’s one thing to extol the virtues of small, simple living for an artist or a young couple, but it is an entirely different challenge to make a minimalist space work for a family with a teenager. Still, architect Piotr Matuszek has done a tremendous job of taking a space that measures just 50 square . . .
4 Studios Under 50 Square Meters That Use Playful Patterns To Good Effect
When you have a studio apartment that measures less than 50 square meters (538 square feet) like these ones do, it can be tempting to coat everything in a nice neutral in order to make it feel as if there is more space. But as you’ll see in the following homes, a sparkling pop of . . .
A Suburban Kiev Apartment Design with Luxury (and Budget) in Mind
This weekend home in the Kiev suburbs comes from the talented designers at Yo Dezeen. The appearance and feel of luxury was achieved for this particular family home without breaking the bank. The resulting space is a perfect retreat for a family of five that each has their own unique tastes but must figure out . . .
4 Small & Beautiful Apartments Under 50 Square Meters
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In these small apartments, each of which measures under 50 square meters (538 square feet), the necessity of creating a livable space has led to the invention of style, the creative use of color, and resulted in four gorgeous homes for daring and discerning residents. Recommended . . .
An Intricate Luxury Apartment in the City of Lights
Paris is a place where beauty and style are valued above perhaps all else. That means that when we able to look inside of a Parisian apartment through the eyes of someone like photographer Mathieu Fiol we certainly take notice. This apartment in the City of Lights may not have the quirky charm of Amelie . . .
Chic Studio Apartments with Artsy Accents
Studio apartment living is perfect for people who love simplicity. When there are no spare bedrooms or closets to pile full of junk you can truly have a more peaceful life, free from the burden of excesses. But just because a studio is smaller and simpler doesn’t mean it lacks style, as these spaces prove. . . .
A Moscow House Uses Texture to Create Interest
Color is not the only way to make a space visually interesting. In fact, when too many vibrant colors come into play, it is easy for a space to get a busy, crowded, and distracting. This Moscow home, as visualized by Iqosa, instead chooses to stay with a neutral color palette, consisting largely of dark . . .
Skysphere: The Ultimate Solar Powered Android Controlled Man Cave
Man or woman, there are plenty of reasons to want to escape the rigors of everyday life and retreat to your own private space. Instead of setting up in the basement or garage, New Zealand graphic designer and engineer Jono Williams decided to build his man cave in the sky. His “Skysphere” room stands in . . .
Studio Apartments for Young Couples
When a couple is just starting out it can be a challenge to find a place that is both affordable and comfortable so that they can embark on their new life together. Studio apartments for couples may seem cramped while bigger modern apartments are just too large for those who might be saving up to . . .
A Heavenly 2 Storey Home Under 500 square meters (With Floor Plan)
When you arrive home after a long day, you want to be able to take a long exhale and relax into your surroundings. This house in Kiev, which measures 470 square meters (5059 square feet), feels deeply relaxing even at first glance. From the spacious living area to the cozy attic space, every design element . . .
Mexico City Restoration Adds Luxury Comforts to a Challenging 1970s Design
When you look at a building with classic, stylish architecture it is easy to see how a renovation could create a brand new, beautiful space. Likewise, when you look at a home that is out of date and perhaps decrepit, you might want to instantly tear it down. But in this Mexico City home, Ezequielfarca . . .
An Eclectic Loft Designed for Cats (and their humans)
For many of us, our pets are much more than just pets. They are really members of our family, no matter what species they are. That is certainly how one couple in Taiwan felt when they had HAO Design create a perfect loft space to accommodate not just them – but their cats. While the . . .
Five Unique Lofts that Use Space Creatively
From the edgy industrial-inspired loft to the softer and more eclectic artistic loft design, there are plenty of ways to make a loft interior all your own. The five homes featured here have a lofted space in common but otherwise are quite unique in the way the utilize, decorate, and celebrate that space.
A Cozy Apartment in Kyiv with Soft Citrus Accents [Includes Floor Plan]
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Keep things light. It’s the best way to have an uncomfortable conversation. It’s the best way eat a healthy meal. And some would argue it’s the best way to live. In this cozy Kyiv apartment, they designers from Dvoetochie Design Bureau do just that. Natural sunlight is allowed to illuminate all corners of the home . . .
A Dark and Calming Bachelor Pad with Natural Wood and Concrete
There is not one single way to be a bachelor. Indeed, elements that may seem masculine and desirable to one man may be entirely the opposite of what another needs and craves from his own living space. This home in Kiev is designed for one specific bachelor who has his own tastes and desires. The . . .
A Mid-Century Desert Oasis in Palm Springs
There is perhaps no area quite as closely associated with the mid-century modern movement as Palm Springs. It is no mistake that the most recent iteration of mid-century appreciation – the highly popular and widely acclaimed series Mad Men – set an iconic episode in the desert oasis of a town. The house featured in . . .
Luxury Southern California Home Celebrates the Endless Summer
The desert expanse around Palm Springs, California is some of the most beautiful terrain in the state. Desert landscapes and sunrises give way to luxury homes that are miles from deprivation and don’t breathe a hint of drought. This home in the Thunder Ridge neighborhood of Rancho Mirage is certainly no exception. It’s mid-century style . . .
