It appears someone has just done what we all secretly wanted – buy a bus, rip the seats out, fit it with beds and tour the country with friends and family. Meet Hank, an architecture student, tired of drawing buildings that would never exist, for clients that were imaginary, and with details he didn’t understand. . . .
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.
Saving Space with a Suspended Bedroom
London flats may be chic, but as in most cities space is usually limited. So designing homes in major cities takes a lot of creativity and space saving techniques. This home located in the Camden Borough of London has all the amenities of a full apartment within a small living space. The use of space . . .
Contemporary Home Open to Panoramic Views
This eco-friendly home settled over the weald of Kent has stunning, panoramic views from almost every room. Floor to ceiling windows and doors show a priceless view of the town below and over 3,400 square feet of living space make this home exceptionally grand. The design of the home is monochromatic featuring just white and . . .
Small Home With Smart Use of Space, Taiwan
Not all homes have the luxury of abundant space to grow and spread out in, especially when residing in a major city. But even with space lacking, there are ways you can design and layout your living space that makes it appear larger and increases functionality. You can include major furniture pieces and still add . . .
Douglas Villa: A Classic Greek Retreat
Old-world charm meets modern day luxury at the Douglas Villa, settled on the island of Mykonos, Greece. The property sits along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea with open views from every room. The outdoor space is what really shines with a large classic patio of stone and wood equipped with spaces to dine and . . .
Modern Apartment Design Maximizes Space, Minimizes Distraction
Just as the fashion industry jumps from trend to trend with every passing season, so do home décor preferences shift and change over time. In recent memory, there have been a variety of trends, but one that has had significant staying power has been a clean, modern, aesthetic, which is perfectly embodied by this urban . . .
Project Albatross: A House Near The Beach By BGD Architects
A sleek and stunning modern-day oasis is what you’ll find at Albatross in Mermaid Beach, OLD, Australia. What you’ll feel here is a connection to all elements of nature as the expansive windows bring the outside in. From the cool, natural stone finishes to the warmth of the timber throughout the structure, this marvelous home . . .
A Fresh Take on The Guest House By Marc Canut [Visualized]
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Designer Marc Canut captures simplicity perfectly in this guest house styling. Also well suited for a small, modern home, this particular design showcases plenty of clean lines accented by graphics and pops of color. We begin in the exterior, done in simple white with wood, that showcases plenty of windows for natural light along with . . .
Casa Bramasole: Yet Another Stunning Umbrian Villa
Umbria, Italy is known for its gorgeous landscapes—it is even called il cuor verde d’Italia (the green heart of Italy)—but if it were not, it should be known as the home of Casa Bramasole. Hundreds of years ago, Casa Bramasole was a farmhouse, but all that changed as recently as 2004 when it was renovated . . .
His and Hers Apartment Interior Design by Angelina Alexeeva [Visualized]
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Traditionally, when one thinks of a bachelor pad, a vision of empty pizza boxes, sparse furnishings, and entirely too much plaid comes to mind. Thankfully, a wave of more sophisticated bachelor apartments has become the norm and interior designers like Angelina Alexeeva have given new life to masculine spaces. Take for instance this lovely Moscow . . .
Apartment in Ukraine [Visualized]
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A quick showcase of an apartment visualization work by Ukraninian designer Elizabeth Danina.
Spectacular West Coast Penthouse in Vancouver’s Aerie II
Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain is home to eight exclusive penthouses with panoramic views of the city skyline, English Bay and Gulf Islands. This 4400 square foot residence features soaring 16′ ceilings, walls of glass, and custom finishes and features throughout. The exterior and interior are highly complimentary to one another, with the penthouse’s inside rooms fitted . . .
A Tale of Two Houses by FARM
Built for two generations, parents and an adult child, the Wall House boasts two houses connected by a stunning courtyard with dynamic oculus and minimalist design elements. Masterminded by the architects of FARM, a group of hip creative professionals, the houses sit on one large lot filled with beautiful landscaping. The main structure is a . . .
Sleek Italian Apartment in Lucca
Designed by Studiovo, this sleek, contemporary apartment makes ample use of line and form for a look that is both striking and unusual. Sharply angled ceilings, strong accent walls with key-thread characteristics and a bold black and white palette all fill the dramatic residence with a dynamic presence. Built in the historical center of Lucca, . . .
The Perfect ‘Cat House’
If you have a feline friend who rules your heart and your hearth, then you’ll appreciate I-CHI’s ‘perfect” cat house. The contemporary apartment features built-ins and other elements created especially to accommodate the owner’s beloved pet. All we can say this is one lucky kitty! Recommended Reading: Super Stylish Cat Houses, Furniture & Home Essentials . . .
Urban Loft by Nordes Design
Russian design firm Nordes creates gorgeous contemporary spaces such as the two bedroom apartment featured here. It’s a study in understated modern design sans color yet filled with textural and visual elements like rich woods, textured rugs and upholstery, contemporary artwork and photography.
Contemporary “Tower” House
This award-winning architectural wonder combines a medieval-inspired tower with a minimalist addition for a house that finds it an oft-used location for films and photo shoots. Found on PrimeShootLocations, the house boasts an uber-chic, clutter-free interior design filled with natural light and modern furnishings in an all white palette. While it doesn’t have a large . . .
Modern Lake House by John Robert Nilsson
Overby House sits high on a Varmdo island cliffside overlooking the Baltic Sea. Designed as a summer getaway by John Robert Nilsson, the modern holiday house reflects the Swedish minimalist design aesthetic beautifully with clean forms and lines, pristine white palettes and natural light wood accents. The house’s exterior was created using large expanses of glass . . .
Chic Apartment in Barcelona’s L’Eixample District
Barcelona’s tony La Nova neighborhood in the L”Eixample District hosts this chic, sun-filled apartment created to host a large group of vacationers. Set in a classical turn-of-century Gaudi-Modernist building, the apartment exudes lots of charm and festive elements such as pristine white living areas filled with comfort-minded furnishings and loads of brilliant color. The main . . .
Vietnamese Apartment With Artistic Flair [Visualized]
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Here are some smart renders that show off an artistic home visualized by the ever reliable Vic Nguyen.
Modern House Interiors With Dynamic Texture and Pattern
A modern house designed by Russian firm Azovkiy & Pahomova is filled with ample texture and pattern. The mostly neutral residence is brought to life through design elements, building materials and furnishings which are equally as tactile as they are visually stimulating. Rich grained woods, patterned natural stone and sleek metal combine with dramatic textured . . .
