Modern interior design is most often simple and at times minimalistic. Compared to days gone by, this no-frills aesthetic can lack a little glamour and suave sophistication. So, is it possible to achieve a hint of luxury and elegance within a modern home setting? We think so, and so do the designers of this contemporary . . .
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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 . . .
2 Modern Home Designs With Colourful Twists
Two modern home designs – each with a colourful twist in the tail. Take a tour of each and see which colour family draws you in the most… Will it be a powdery palette of pale grey and pastel hues that are offset with broad black borders, or will it be a grounded grey, black . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Polished Modern Interior With Dual Level Home Library
Architects at Studio MK27 have put together a 827 square metre luxury home design that features a grande living room over two levels, where a mezzanine platform adds a sweeping second layer to the home library. The rest of the Brazilian home, located in São Paulo, is a polished interior that incorporates the clean lines . . .
City Apartment Decor For Young Professionals
At the heart of the city, two young professionals cohabit in a 140.5 square metre apartment, designed by Fungo Design. The modern interior is a vision of white, pale grey and subtly industrial style touches that give the place a cool edge without appearing like its trying too hard. Concrete feature walls span the open . . .
2 Modern Interiors With Rich Blue Decor Ideas
We’ve coupled together these two inspirational home tours that each feature a number of rich blue hued decor ideas. The blue accent pieces and decor elements are all set against predominantly white backdrops, peppered with black accessories, monochrome rugs, plus wood tone floors and furniture. The combination of white, black and woodtone creates a relaxing . . .
A Light & Bright Modern Apartment with Wood Accents
When it comes to the use of wood in interior design, most rely on flooring and furniture to incorporate this natural element. Yet in this light and bright apartment designed and visualized by Svoya Studio, wood takes center stage as it appears in walls, ceilings, floors, and in gorgeous mid-century modern furnishings. Located in Ukraine’s Dnipro, . . .
Garden Greens Add Personality to this Warm and Modern Apartment
The Secret Garden, an interior design project by designed and visualized by Polish firm Zarysy, reminds us that a little green can go a long way. Pops of emerald dazzle alongside warm woods and clean white walls in this 72,8 square metre apartment in the Lodz area of Poland. Ample vertical storage in the living . . .
Feature Rich Decor In Family Friendly Apartment
Forget going minimalist and check out this apartment interior with 124 square metres of feature rich decor, designed and visualised by ZARYSY. The Polish home, located in the Poznań Area, is a concoction of modern furniture designs, cool lighting and eye-catching decor. There is also a plethora of built-in bookcases and book shelving ideas awaiting . . .
Sustainable Luxury Home In The Hamptons, NY
Many of the rich and famous holiday in the Hamptons, New York, and it’s easy to see why. Beautiful scenery and magnificent mansions add up to a playground for the wealthy – places just like this 4000 sq ft family retreat in Hampton Bays, in the town of Southampton. Designed for the founders of a . . .
A Cozy Modern Home With White Marble And Purple Accents
Modern, youthful, and elegant. This home has it all! Expertly designed by Architect, Dinara Yusupova, from U Design, this space has been adorned with an earthy color palette accented with splashes of lively purple and tranquil blue. Not to mention the sleek and stylish white marble that weaves itself through the entire design. The open . . .
Vietnamese Villa With Open Plan Spaces & Mezzanine Levels
A slick modern villa, designed by the QBI studio in Vietnam, cuts into the blue sky from lush green gardens. Led by architect Tran Le Quoc Binh, the project has a unique and youthful look that was based not only around great style but on the individual personality of the homeowners and how they use . . .
Shiny New Miami Mansion Under A Canopy Of Oak Trees
A newly built luxury mansion with an interior of 7,916 square feet resides at 4700 Sw 74th St, Miami, Florida. Fresh on the market at $5,900,000, the shiny new home is situated on a 34,408 sq ft lot beneath a canopy of oak trees, in the exclusive Ponce-Davis gated estate. Built by Norway Builders and . . .
Family Home With Interior Space to Run And Play
This spacious open plan home is the L.Apartment, by MalyKrasota Design, located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The 190 square metre living space is home to a large family with young children, which is what shaped the interior. The brief called for plenty of open space in which the kids would be free to run around and . . .
Luxury Cliff Top Residence in São Paulo, Brazil
This is Casa Peninsula, a luxury residence in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. Bernandes Arquitetura set out to achieve a modern build that would complement this breathtaking natural environment. The result was a clifftop sanctuary that has a cleaver aspect to its three-story stature, which makes it appear as a light volume just teetering on the . . .
A Bright And Modern Family Home In Beijing
Located in the bustling Haidian District in Beijing, this small family home emanates big style with its sleek interior and modern finishings. Being only 116 sqm (1245 sqft) and fashioned with a sloping roof, designer Chen Hongwen and his team at HAO Design had their work cut out for them. Luckily, they fearlessly rose to . . .
Easy Breezy And Bright Youthful Decor
A youthful space with quirky accents, this flat at Žižkov is situated within in a 1930s house. Designed by DDAANN architects for a married couple, the home was envisioned as a connected space that would be bathed in natural light. Herringbone wood flooring runs throughout the entire space, matching the edging detail of built-in furniture . . .
Curvilinear Architecture with Landscaped Gardens
Set among four acres of green land with areas of dense flora, a lily pond and an existing outhouse, stands a home created for the Munshaw family by architects Modo Designs. Located in Rancharda, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, the design was made to avoid a rigid box formation – which the homeowners had . . .
Contemporary Neutral Homes That Don’t Need Bold Color To Wow
Creating a beautiful home with an array of color is hard enough, but what about working with a neutral color palette? Suddenly the right hues become imperative and the shape of furniture and accessories has extreme impact. Yes, all these things are important when designing multi-colored rooms too, but they take on extra responsibility in . . .