A Creative Brick House Controls the Interior Climate and Looks Amazing

There are certain ideas about what a brick house looks like that pervade most of our imaginations. Of course, that’s probably why most of us are not architects. The professionals at Tropical Space have a much wilder imagination when it comes to how to use brick in contemporary structures, as evidenced by the Termitary House. . . .

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Two Taiwan Homes Take Beautiful Inspiration from Nature

Taiwan-based designers Snuper Design find inspiration everywhere, from the extensive cultural history that surrounds them to the beautifully imperfect grain of a recently fallen tree, all of it is fair game. The two homes in this post use carefully chosen natural materials along with beautiful details and plenty of clean, open spaces to create a . . .

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Minimalist Luxury From Asia: 3 Stunning Homes By Free Interior

When a home is allowed to celebrate the beauty of minimalism, it can end up feeling sparse or even cold. But the three houses included in this post, from the team at Free Interior, are anything but cold while still staying true to many minimalist ideals. The spaces each include warm color combinations, soft textures, . . .

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A Super Small Apartment That Adapts To Its Owner’s Needs

When a sociable urban couple moves into an apartment that’s just 35.7 square meters (384 square feet) there are a lot of questions for their chosen interior designers. Who are they? What is their personal style like? How many friends do they have? Do they like to go out or stay in? Are there any . . .

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The Beauty of Simplicity: Minimalist Interior with Maximum Style

While it is easy to imagine renovation and remodeling as the process of adding new pieces – new furniture, new windows, fresh paint – it can just as readily be the process of taking things away. In this Lithuanian home renovation, interior designers Ramūnas Manikas and Valdas Kontrimas from the Ramūnas Manikas firm streamlined and . . .

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Style & Simplicity in a Japanese Countryside Prefab Home

As we have seen before on this blog, the simplicity of Japanese design is one that appeals across cultures and borders. However, it is always beautiful to see inspiration take root in homes where those aesthetics first blossomed. This countryside home, deemed “Tree House” in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan is one of those examples. . . .

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High Rise Apartment with Stunning Minimalist Interior

Urban living can be extremely hectic. The busy lights, sounds, and schedules of a major city is inherently stressful, even for those that thrive in such an environment. This apartment, from designer Anton Medvedev, manages to quite literally rise above this atmosphere. The stunning interior is perfectly minimal with calming materials, smooth, clean lines, and . . .

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Hungarian Loft Design Uses a Simple Aesthetic for Big, Stylish Results

While we have certainly seen a wide variety of loft design ideas on this site before, there is always space for one that brings a little something new to the table. This Budapest loft space from architects and designers at Womorrow has a unique style that is so modern it nearly turns the corner to . . .

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Casa Redux: A Stunning Architectural Tribute to Stark Modernism

Completed in 2013, Casa Redux – or “Redux House” – is a truly breathtaking contribution to modern residential architecture. Studio mk27, a São Paola architecture and design firm headed by Marcio Kogan, created this home from start to finish. The resulting structure is a textbook study in clean lines and stark, modern detail from its . . .

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Two Apartments In Modern Minimalist Japanese Style (Includes Floor Plans)

As we have explored before, the Japanese style interior design aesthetic is highly tied to the idea of minimalism and negative space. In these two small apartments, you will see that there is truly nothing there that does not have a purpose. The spaces never feel cluttered or cramped, no matter what the actual area . . .

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Bright and Sunny Amsterdam Apartment Renovation

Although it’s a beautiful and historic city, Amsterdam is also home to typically gloomy weather. This presented a challenge – and an inspiration – for the architects from MAMM Design when they were renovating this 85-year-old apartment that was exceptionally dreary. The team eventually took a cue from the homeowners’ desire for more sunlight and . . .

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Beautiful Attic Apartment with Clever Design Features (Includes Floor Plans)

The key to great interior design when it comes to small spaces is being able to use the same space for more than one purpose. In this top floor apartment, located just outside of Warsaw, the designers at 081 Architects have been able to do just that. From a stylish dressing area tucked into the . . .

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Compact House Made from Affordable Materials

Designer Anway Aljugrey from Inxide Studio has designed a modern, compact house that can meet all the needs of a person or couple with significantly less waste than a larger home would offer. The KOTAK Haus featured in this post is made from affordable materials that are both easy to maintain and will withstand the test . . .

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Gorgeously Minimal Kitchens with Perfect Organization

There are many things about Italian culture that are attractive. From the leisurely lunches to the free flowing wine to a storied tradition of art and music. But perhaps what is most enviable about the Italian ethos is the dedication to cooking and food. These modern kitchens, from SCIC, updated for modern needs, put this . . .

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