We don’t usually publish unfurnished houses but decided to make an exception here. This mountain home, designed by architects from yuusuke karasawa architects, is situated in the mountains of Japan’s Bōsō Peninsula and takes the simple form a cube and transforms it into a unique and almost futuristic space. Without the typical “mountain cabin” effects . . .
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.
Sparkling Urban Apartment Design
Living in an urban environment while raising children can be a struggle. High-rise apartments simply don’t offer the room to run, play, and be a kid that suburban homes can. But one modern couple has risen to the challenge with their cozy, modern apartment that uses whimsical and colorful touches to add a fun and . . .
Ultramodern, Sleek House With Sharp Lines
With this house, interior designer Eric Kant has gone to great lengths to create a home that is not only sleek and stylist, but also has all the trappings of modern luxury. This means expansive closet space, tucked away nooks for reading, studying, or telecommuting, and ample seating areas that offer inhabitants both a literal . . .
Matthew Perry’s Malibu Beach House
While blockbuster stars like Mel Gibson may get the most attention for living along the beach in Malibu, it seems there is also room for the occasional sitcom star. Due to some secretive negotiations, it has only recently been reported that former Friends star Matthew Perry purchased a beachfront home in the famous neighborhood two . . .
Colorful and Funky Interiors [Visualized]
In an era where modern designs are often praised for lack of clutter and clean precise lines, many artists are afraid to include the real elements of living, like family photos, souvenirs and other everyday comforts. However, Romi Volentino has taken his considerable 3D visualization skill and added vibrant colorful elements wherever he can. These . . .
50 Shades of Grey: Design Edition
Oftentimes, before a space is decorated or sometimes even before it is even built, expert designers are brought in to create rich, realistic visualizations of how the space could look. This is an example of just how stunning this kind of modeling work can be. Designers from the eastern Europe-based Viarde have created a sleek, . . .
Ando Studio: Modern Home and Luxury Apartment Renderings
The artists at Israeli design studio Ando Studio have dedicated themselves to stylish and creative renderings of unique spaces. The two homes included here are certainly no exception. With a careful attention to detail, the artists have managed to fold in design elements that do not blend in with the architectural specifications, but rather enhance . . .
Sunny Swedish Apartment
Many different elements are required when turning an apartment into a home. Lighting design can do wonders to make spaces feel more open and welcoming. Still, even the best lighting technology is no replacement for the splendor of natural sunlight. This Swedish apartment, currently for rent from Stockholm-based agency Alexander White, takes full advantage of . . .
A Modern Taiwanese Apartment with a Funky Twist
While some modern design requires sweeping city views and expansive square footage to get its message across, this Taiwanese flat doesn’t require either. Using flexible partitions to separate distinct spaces without closing them off, Ganna Design has created a welcoming home with plenty of room to breathe. The eclectic décor gives huge bursts of creative . . .
Minimialist House Blends Easily with Natural Surroundings
The aesthetic appeal of minimalism can also be impractical at times. But this highly geometric and simple house brings in elements of nature while still offering comfortable livability in its interior as well as its interspersed patios. Design: Minimum Arquitectura
“Living Cube” Offers Stylish Storage Solution
While living simply is a mantra that many deign to follow, it is generally easier said than done. Living a studio apartment was one way for Swiss designer Till Könneker to keep things simple. Unfortunately, the garden-level space did not offer much in the way of storage for his beloved record collection and other necessities . . .
Eclectic Bachelor Retreat
With this industrial loft, Russia-based design firm Nordes has created a truly masculine urban retreat that any bachelor would be happy to call home. While keeping many of the staunchly industrial elements, including exposed beams and bare walls, the carefully curated furnishings and bold décor make the space a home. It may go without saying . . .
Modern Villa Brings Elegance to Ibiza
Perched above the Mediterranean at the highest elevation between the town of Santa Eulalia and the rest of the island of Ibiza, this expansive villa offers luxurious comforts, essential privacy, and unparalleled views of the sea. Architects at Minimum Arquitectura get credits for sculpting this paradise befitting a celebrity.
Inside Tel Aviv’s Newest Luxury Residences [Visualization]
Ocean views and starkly modern design will be the main attractions at Tel Aviv’s David Promenade, as conceived by Israel-based Feigin Architects. The 25-story residential tower is attached to the luxurious Kempinski Tel Aviv Hotel, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2013. Visualization: Ando Studio
A (Small) House Divided
Located in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, this studio is the home and workspace for two designers. Using their own creative spirit to create a place for themselves, the Ganna Studio fuses elements from this historic apartment with modern aesthetics, resulting in a space that is both welcoming and beautiful but where plenty of work can get . . .
The Smallest House in Italy
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Modern Pop Art Style Apartment
Russian designer and CG artist Dmitriy Schuka is making pop art modern with his colorful, bold interior design. He took this standard home and turned it into a show piece with colorful furnishings, bright wall paint, and pop art pieces that take you back in time. It isn’t a common design scheme for sure, but . . .
Stylish Apartment in Germany [Visualized]
This stylish apartment in Germany is the visualization of art director Alexander Zenzura. It takes a seemingly standard-sized apartment and transforms it into a grand space. There are many elements in this space, from the furnishings to the layout and room details that make this space seem large and open. Upon first look, the open . . .
Tribeca Loft Mansion has Million-Dollar Style
With a $49.5 million dollar price tag, this classic limestone loft mansion in Tribeca is a New Yorker’s dream. Space is hard to find in a Manhattan apartment and this building offers 30,000 square feet of it. Although it was built in 1862, the entire building was gutted and renovated both cosmetically and structurally. The . . .
Architectural Concept of a Glass Box Home
Created by an Evermotion member Woongja12, this glass box style home may not be the most practical, but is certainly different and takes the ideas of architecture way out of the box. The cantilevered complex itself is enclosed by stone walls and a gated entrance. Underneath the box is an outdoor living area complete with . . .
Bold Cosmopolitan House In Istanbul
The S House in Istanbul has a contemporary interior design with a natural twist and was done by designer Tanju Ozelgin. Ozelgin had the challenge of creating a cosmopolitan design to satisfy the homeowner’s lifestyle all while introducing the architect’s concept of using natural elements that complement the home’s exterior. He met this challenge and . . .