Mies van der Rohe’s iconic house in Illinois has been the inspiration for many modern architects. That masterpiece, which was also intended as a vacation home, included walls of glass to look out onto the surrounding nature and ultimate simplicity inside (at least, in the architect’s mind it did). While the home featured here may . . .
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.
These Lofts are Up in the Clouds with their Wonderful White Designs
This is certainly not the first time we have featured loft designs on this blog but with the popularity of urban living along with the drive to reuse and renovate spaces, there is no shortage of new design ideas emanating from the idea of lofts. In this post, we are featuring loft designs from around . . .
An Open Plan Brazilian House With Splendid Views
Constructed in 2012 and measuring in at 1200 square meters, this property designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados captures the unique sense of feeling infinite. The house was designed to evoke a feeling of continuous and permanent breadth. As the designer of both the architecture & interiors, Marques brought a contemporary feel to this three-story . . .
Lofted Luxury
As we have seen time and time again on this site, a lofted design is a great way to use all the vertical space in a home. Lofts are not only modern, but inherently interesting and leave many options open for a creative designer. In this post, we’re featuring three different loft designs that latch . . .
3 Designs by Love Design: A Mad Men Inspired Take
Chinese design firm Love Design offers modern designs with a nostalgic twist. With plenty of clean lines, warm tones, and luxurious materials, there’s something both new and familiar about the way they approach interiors. We’re taking a look inside three different apartments, each with its own style, but still the same vintage-inspired feel that runs . . .
5 Penthouses From 5 Different Parts Of The World
Beautiful design does not depend on geographic borders. While designers and architects frequently take cues and inspiration from the surrounding terrain and local culture the reality is that stunning spaces exist in every corner of the world. To celebrate this diversity of design, we’re featuring five luxurious penthouses, each from a different country. Keep reading . . .
Eco-Friendly House in Mexico Does Not Sacrifice Style
When you are able to live in beautiful surroundings, you want to be sure that your lifestyle is not diminishing those surroundings for generations to come. In the tropical, gorgeous area of Tulum, Mexico, the New York-based architects from Specht Harpman were able to create a home that celebrates its environment and works with – . . .
Three Dark Colored Loft Apartments with Exposed Brick Walls
This is certainly not the first time we have explored the variety and creativity of loft living on this blog. The increased emphasis on urban spaces that are both practical and beautiful, with the added benefit of using lofts that have been repurposed from a former life, makes loft living that much more appealing. The . . .
Ex Machina Movie House
There are so many different pieces that go into the creation of a film. From the first keystroke that starts to write a story, characters with all their inherent quirks, traits, and personality are spun from thin air. When a film actually starts to take shape on-screen, those traits have to be reflected not just . . .
A Simple, Modern Home with a Lot of Personality is Perfect for a Fun Couple (and their dog!)
While many of the homes on this site feature stunning architecture, insane design elements, and massive outdoor spaces, a home does not have to be aspirational to be inspirational. This home, from the team of architects and designers at 2B Group is beautiful. There is no denying the soothing simplicity of the design with plenty . . .
Small, Smart Studios with Slick, Simple Designs
The simplicity of a studio apartment is beautiful in and of itself. Whether an artist’s bed is hidden away behind a curtain or a modern, urban couple isn’t afraid to simplify in the city, there are so many different ways to indulge in creative design in such a small space. The apartments featured here are . . .
Open Tropical Home with Interior Courtyard and Stunning Wood Features
Located in the Greenbank Park neighborhood of the small city-state of Singapore, this tropical home is a truly serene space that celebrates its natural surroundings along with stunning design. The house was concepted and built by the team at HYLA Architects and measures 520 square meters (5597 square feet). It is marked by a number . . .
An Open Floorplan Highlights a Minimalist Design
When walls come out of the equation, it every piece of furniture and tiny accessory or fixture in a home can take on much more meaning. It is only the things in the home that actually serve to separate one room from another, and each of these things must create a cohesive story. In this . . .
2 Single Bedroom Apartment Designs Under 75 square meters (With Floor Plans)
A one bedroom apartment can be an urban oasis in the hands of the right designers. The spaces featured in this post both measure in under 75 square meters (807 square feet) which is hardly among the smallest we have features, but still puts some limits on what a designer can accomplish. Still, both homes . . .
A Transformer Apartment That Does More With Less
When you decide to make your home in a trendy neighborhood like Manhattan’s Gramercy Park, you must accept the fact that no matter how much you can invest, you will never live with rolling hills and spacious guest rooms. Instead, the stylish and affluent of such an area learn how to make do – and . . .
Designing For Super Small Spaces: 5 Micro Apartments
When it comes to designing comfortable homes when there is little square footage to work with, there are many places to look for a solution. Many designers start, understandably, with the ceiling. When you have vertical space to grow, the possibilities for design open up, from lofted beds to skylights, there are a litany of . . .
Two Homes for Stylish Young Families Who Love the Industrial Look
Bringing a child into your life is probably the biggest decision anyone could make. But that doesn’t mean that it has to dictate where you live and how you decorate. These two urban chic homes are set up to accommodate the tastes of the parents as well as the needs of a new child. With . . .
Classy Studios with Subtle, Stylish Accents
Creating a stylish studio is never a simple task. When nearly everything is out in the open, the challenge is to find comfort and privacy without the traditional options of walls and doors. The studios featured here have managed to do just that. Each is sophisticated and certainly stylish but in a subtle way that . . .
Luxury Home Design: 3 Inspirational Projects
Many of us will never have the chance to truly live in the lap of luxury. Indeed, even the services of the architects and designers featured on this blog are out of reach for the majority of people. But that is the beauty of being able to share such images. We can all see what . . .
Converted Industrial Space Becomes a Pretty, Sunny Apartment
If you enjoyed the our feature on industrial spaces converted to modern apartments yesterday, here is more of the same but with a different vibe. The industrial space featured here, converted with the help of UK interior design firm Cloud, is anything but dark and dreary. Instead, light colors, clean lines, and plenty of sunlight . . .
4 Small Studio Apartments Decorated in 4 Different Styles (All Under 50 Square Meters With Floor Plans)
The size of an apartment might dictate how many people can comfortably live there, or how big a sofa can be, but it does not have to dictate the interior style. The four apartments in this post definitely show that, with each firmly situated in its own style while still making full use of its . . .