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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A Super Minimalist Modern Apartment In White

We are smitten by this modern minimalist’s dream of an apartment designed by St.Petersburg based Modom Studio. The design brief for this 89 square meter (958 square feet) involved setting up a living space for a very mobile couple with a special emphasis on absolute use of white, clean design. The studio designed them a . . .

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Beautiful Minimalist Interiors

These refreshing apartment visualizations, by Denis Khramov, are a luminous example of minimalistic interiors that still manage to achieve a practical and relatively homey feel. The apartments might be more suited to a single young inhabitant, but there are many elements that would work just great for a small family unit too. Recommended Reading: Minimalist . . .

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