Both of these beautiful apartments make great use of open living areas to maximize the usability of their floor plans, each measuring up at under 100 square meters. Each one feels spacious, bright, and leaves plenty of room for family activities and entertaining guests. Another benefit of this layout style is that the architects were . . .
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Black Acrylic, Glass and Stone Form This Dark and Sophisticated Apartment Interior
Love the natural look, but crave the fine, polished aesthetic of an inner-city apartment? My, have we got an interior for you. This dark and dreamy interior combines rough rocks with polished wood, black slats and high-sheen acrylic, as designed by One Work and photographed by Hey!Cheese Photography. Watch TV against a rock face, looking . . .
How To Use Lighting To Make A Space Truly Beautiful: 4 Examples That Show How The Pros Do It
When you consider your interior design choices, you will most certainly think of color, furniture, and window treatments. But too many amateur home designers leave lighting as an afterthought. Lighting does more than let you read after dark or make sure you can see the beautiful meal you prepared, the right lighting design can truly . . .
Live Between Four Pools In This Portugese Riviera, National Park-Set Retreat
Want to live amidst tourist-worthy greenery – but not in a refuge or tent? This luxury residence in the Portugese Riviera is surrounded by the Sintra Cascais National Park, the premier Oitaros Dunes golf course and an abundance of crystal-clear pools. Soaring overhead on entrance and lying flat beside guests, four exterior pools create a . . .
3 One-Bedroom Apartments with Floor Plans
A one-bedroom apartment is often where adult life starts. This type of apartment can provide plenty of space for a young professional, fresh out of school, who is ready to take on the world. Of course, the apartments featured in this post tend towards the luxury and style that most recent graduates could never afford. . . .
2 Simple, Modern Homes with Simple, Modern Furnishings
It doesn’t take a lot to make a beautiful space. In fact, it is in the editing of furniture and even color that true style is discovered. Like Coco Chanel said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.” Perhaps it is best to style a living . . .
A Luxury Miami Beach Home With Pools, Natural Lagoons, And A Rooftop Garden
Designed by renowned architect Marcio Kogan, this sprawling 15,000 square foot home allows residents to effortlessly enjoy its gorgeous Florida landscape thanks to its seamless indoor-outdoor layout that includes over 1,800 square feet of covered terrace – plus a spectacular rooftop terrace. One side of the home faces a luxurious pool while the other side . . .
A Colorful Modern Home Designed with Usability in Mind
Every family home should have a little bit of playfulness to it. In this design from Nordico, it is impossible to deny that a little bit of childlike wonder and whimsy have informed the still stylish design. From a pretty pink sofa with a playful design to a modern interpretation of a bean bag chair, . . .
A Bright, Airy Home with Lots of White
Even for the most design-minded, it can get tiring to look at beautiful spaces that feel like they would be impossible to actually live in. But luckily, beautiful design does not have to be minimalist or impractical. It is possible to design a home that has plenty of storage for more than 3 shirts, that . . .
A Simple, Modern Apartment in Moscow
Beautiful design never means the same thing to two people. While one person may covet the simplicity of Scandinavian styles, another may long for ornate chandeliers and Louis XIV chairs. The design featured here, from visualizer Anastasia Skoblik and designer Julia Lapteva is not, perhaps, most people’s conception of beautiful. With neutral colors and very . . .
The Breathtaking Indios Desnudos Luxury Residence In Costa Rica
Located on the Papagayo peninsula of Costa Rica, the spectacular Indios Desnudos residence enjoys the luxury of a breathtakingly beautiful location situated on a pedestal lot overlooking the sea, surrounded by lush tropical forest on every side. Residents can enjoy this spectacular view from almost any location within the home thanks to an open indoor/outdoor . . .
2 Great White Apartments that Show Color Isn’t Everything (Includes Floor Plans)
We love to showcase homes that use color creatively. From an electric pink kitchen backsplash to a gilded mirror or a playfully patterned area rug, color can bring a drab living space to life. But it is also important to look at how a more neutral, subdued color palette can be both beautiful and inviting. . . .
3 Modern Apartment Interiors That Masterfully Demonstrate How To Use Red As An Artistic Accent
Using red in a home design can be tricky. Without a good idea, a design can quickly fall from romance into sensory overload. To avoid a home that looks more like a fast food restaurant than a luxurious lair, it’s important that the color is used with precision and subtlety. The three homes featured here . . .
A Comfortable Modern Home with Colorful Accents
Every home needs a bit of color. Even the most minimalist designers will include a splash of yellow, a touch of red, or a spray of leaves for their bright green. In this home, from visualizer Plasterlina, we get perfect pops of color without being overwhelmed by brightness. The design actually utilizes quite a bit . . .
Natalie Portman’s Stunning New House By Barton Myers
There will always be a deep curiosity about the private lives of celebrities. What do they do when they’re not in front of a camera? How do they act? And, most importantly, how do they live? Lucky for us, sometimes we are able to take a peek into the home of a well-known entertainer and . . .
A Super Space Saving Solution for Small Apartments
While many people might dream of making their home in an expansive mansion or countryside estate, that’s simply not the reality for most people, particularly those that choose to live in cities. Urban life comes with many advantages — cultural, culinary, creative — but it often does not come with a lot of space. Instead . . .
Pastel Accents Over Expansive Light Wood In Two Modern Homes
If you’re looking for a material theme that exhibits both brightness and warmth, the classic combination of light wood and white is always a great choice. But what about accent colors? This post looks at two homes that pair their wood-heavy interiors with pastel accents to create a comfortable springtime atmosphere. The interior first uses . . .
Studio Apartments In Three Modern Styles
Studio apartments are such a good source of interior design inspiration – the ideas found in these space conscious designs often come in useful outside of the context of apartment design, translating easily to other contexts like single rooms or open plan areas. This post looks at three studio apartments, each one representing a different . . .
Minimalist Style Design Of A 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Floor House [Includes Floor Plans]
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Minimalism can get a bad rap. It can conjure images of homes with no character and no personality, focused only on how little is there. But when done right, as is this home from visualizer Oleg Trofimov, minimalism can be beautiful and warm. The house featured in this post has many elements of simplicity, from . . .
4 Homes With Design Focused on Beautiful Wood Elements
Industrial designs that make use of concrete may be all the rage in some circles, but the fact is that you will have difficulty finding any beautiful home that does not use wood elements. A popular building material that is just as effective in decorative use, wood brings an automatic warmth and coziness to even . . .
A Sleek Apartment the Divides Rooms Creatively
This apartment from Martin Architects is located in Lviv, Ukraine. Measuring 145 square meters, it is the perfect size for a small family or couple to not feel cramped while still being comfortable and cozy. The overall design is quite modern and sleek, with creative room dividers — including interior windows and sliding glass doors . . .