Five Modern Interiors That Put Natural Wood Finishes on Display

Wood is the champion of versatility – easily shaped, pressed, painted, refinished – a truly multifaceted resource that has shaped the world of interior design from the beginning. But for all the ways you can change this material unbounded by imagination, the inherent beauty of natural wood has proven to withstand the test of time . . .

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40 Transitional Bedrooms That Beautifully Bridge Modern And Traditional

Perhaps one of the most difficult looks to master, the transitional design style is often defined by its smooth combination of classic and contemporary elements. Without careful balance, these spaces can easily blur into eclectic territory – a problem solved by careful forethought and curation. This post focuses on transitional inspiration for the bedroom. We’ve . . .

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Retro Modern Interior Filled With Original Design Ideas

An unusual interior awaits inside this 175 square metre home in Moscow, Russia. The apartment is positively littered with a myriad of original features and ideas, designed by Mops Architecture, and accented with an unexpected palette of dark coral tones. Confetti patterned linoleum covers much of the floors and some of the walls inside this . . .

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Modern Interiors Flavoured With Chic Asian Decor

Modern, Asian, chic decor shapes this collection of four beautiful home interiors. Each use subtle hues and light wood tones to colour inviting yet cool and airy living spaces. These are modern, somewhat minimalist interiors, but it’s subtle Asian influences that give them their interesting though quiet personality. Find beautiful Buddhist altars, stunning Shōji screens . . .

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Unique Architecture With Oblique Lines and Multiple Courtyards

Developed by Octane Architect & Design, this modern home is one of a kind. The brief from the homeowners gave the architects “a boundless freedom to design a unique house as if it were our own.” In this regard, the project became a personal interest for the team, allowing them to explore and develop their . . .

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Interstellar, An Out Of This World Stylish Home Interior

‘Interstellar’, a project designed and visualised by ZARYSY, is unique interior design featuring deep green accents and an array of tones from the red spectrum. This home may not be literally set among the stars, but designer lights shine from dark ceilings to play with the feeling of space. The impressive home spans an area . . .

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Luxury Modern Home Interior With A Sense Of Fun

Luxurious modern home interiors are suave and sophisticated but can lack a sense of fun. That is not the case with this wonderful space, visualised by Diff Studio. This luxury interior comes complete with a youthful personality, which is displayed through colourful art pieces. However, that’s not to say that this isn’t one serious piece . . .

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Snazzy Modern Flat With Rustic Meets Industrial Decor

Colour flashes strike through this Industrial style interior with homey rustic touches, designed by Joy Chen. A traditional arched timber door provides a welcoming entryway into the open plan apartment. Inside we find an industrial style brick wall living room; a glass wall office design that doubles as a guest bedroom; one peacefully decorated master . . .

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Modern Interior That Doen’t Shy Away From Colour

Modern interior design seems to have undergone a mass desaturation process, with many contemporary homes decked out in a monochrome manner. Monochrome is cool, but so is colour. This apartment, visualised by Ekaterina Domracheva, uses chunks of colourful decor, bright art and accent furniture to enliven a smart monochrome base. This combo results in a . . .

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Cozy Contemporary Family Apartment in Moscow

Linear silhouettes and a palette of modern neutrals dress this 110 square metre apartment in Moscow, designed by ATO Studio. This is a family home with an open plan living space that encompasses the lounge area and a kitchen diner, where family members can come together even when partaking in different activities. The entryway stands . . .

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The Box House: A Modern Fortress Of Retractable Walls & Courtyards

Architect Flavio Castro of FC Studio in São Paulo, Brazil embarked upon building his very own private home, a project he aptly entitled the ‘Box House’. The house is a two-storey, one bedroom abode, where most of the rooms are equipped with sliding walls that open up to lush courtyards. Castro chose to utilise the . . .

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