With many design influences springing from the West – Nordic, Scandinavian, French – we sometimes forget about the luxuries of the East. Simplistic with a taste of a different kind of rustic, they offer modern elegance with a twist. Lush plant life joins with simple slatted windows and rough-shod wood to create the feel of . . .
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Gorgeous Contemporary Home with Autumnal-Hued Decor
As Christmas nears, autumn makes its way to many of our homes around the globe. Gone are the fresh, light, summery hues, replaced with a darker, warmer, more comforting palette. An easy way to introduce these hues, without using darker (and often more expensive) wood tones, is to inject burnt orange and olive green – . . .
Ravishingly Rustic Forest Hideaway With A Track Car Centre
Fancy a modern home in a forest location? This two-storey takes the traditional home, cuts it in half, and adds a legal track car in the centre. Framed by rows of alternating fencing, this Borówiec, Poland home dubbed the ‘Fence House’ uses bricks, concrete and sheet metal to achieve its industrial look. Designed by mode:lina . . .
Two Different Springtime Themes In Two Small Apartments
Have you ever wondered what your home would look like had you chosen a different decor theme? After all the colors are picked out and all the decorations are in place, it can be difficult to imagine it any other way (at least until you decide to do it all over again). But this interior . . .
50 Modern Kitchen Designs That Use Unconventional Geometry
While traditional kitchen styles tend to emphasize material and color palettes, modernist designers are exploring the world of unconventional geometric design and creative framing. The kitchens in this post range from futurist styles based on sharp asymmetric polygons, all the way to otherwise classic compositions that break the mold by emphasizing innovative uses of proportion . . .
Two Similar Interiors for Couples With and Without Kids
Want to achieve a beautifully crafted feel in your home, but worried the kids will stain the sofas and break the tables? Considering mustard colours in your living room, but unsure how to skilfully employ it in designing your home? These two home designs show a similar interior, with kids both in and out of . . .
An Organic Modern Home With Subtle Industrial Undertones
This gorgeous 203 square meter home in Belarus uses its bright white interior as an effective canvas for a dramatic meeting between organic shapes and clean lines, plus its beautiful contrast of natural wood panels and textural industrial-style concrete cladding. The result is a space that feels undeniably fresh and modern but retains a hint . . .
3 Light, White and Minimalist Homes Inspiring Clarity of Mind
Minimalist home decor is often considered a backdrop for more dramatic features. Bright fixtures, unusual finds or striking textures are expected to dominate white spaces. The question is – what if white space was the central feature? These three home designs by Oporski Architektura exemplify spaces that have both character and white space at hand. . . .
5 Innovative Apartment Designs That Make Small Areas Sing
Apartments have their virtues, being easy to access, compact, and close to the city. What they often lack is adequate space for great interior design. These five apartments from around the world showcase ways to use small space to your benefit – not your detriment. Cleverly combining several rooms, they make the tight seem cosy, . . .
2 Modern Apartments Under 1200 Square Feet Area For Young Families (Includes 3D Floor Plans)
Home design magazines often feature clean, elegant spaces – showing satin cushions, white couches and spotless bedspreads that soon become the wreckage of children. How do you attain a gorgeous, minimalistic space that all the family can enjoy? These two modern apartments under 1200 square feet from Minsk, Belarus and Dnipro, Ukraine, show how colouring . . .
East Meets West In This Multi-Storeyed, Minimalistic Home
How do you blend Scandinavian simplicity with Taiwanese culture? This multi-storeyed home, designed by Taiwan’s HAO Design and photographed by Hey! Cheese has the answer. Using white walls, wood and block shapes, this home remains minimalistic while still showcasing Taiwanese anime culture. Using wooden blocks to separate out spaces, vast panes make small areas look . . .
4 Small Apartment Designs Under 50 Square Meters
Apartments are not known for their spaciousness – inner-city locations, compact-living and budget-friendly spaces are more their forte. Living in a space under 50sqm, however, doesn’t mean that your apartment can’t look spacious. Elegant, modern designs with minimalist details are the key to creating space where little was before. Clever functionalities, such as creating two, . . .
2 Super Tiny Home Designs Under 30 Square Meters (Includes Floor Plans)
This beautiful pair of apartments may be on the smaller side, but their layouts are super smart! Each one clocks in at less than 40 square meters of floor space, yet they make the most of their compact layouts by striking the perfect balance between openness and functionality. And get ready to redefine your loft . . .
26 Stunning Scandinavian Workspaces
Half the allure of modern work is a gorgeous office – wide, open-paned, light – a great space for thinking. Why would your home workspace be any different? These twenty-five inspiring workspaces can open your mind and your options, creating a view to look forward to each morning. Designed within space restrictions or as part . . .
Carrying patterns and colours across living spaces
How do you tie rooms in a living space together, without appearing kitsch or too-perfectly-matching? This apartment by Lugerin Igor of Lugerin Architects shows how a few well-thought-out design themes can lend balance and harmony to your room transitions. Interestingly-placed pieces, unusual materials in muted hues and stand-out details in each room lend your apartment . . .
Three Cozy & Colorful Modern Apartments
When designing a space how do you use bright colors while making the home cozy? These three apartments embrace unique color schemes but still look inviting and warm. Shades like red, blue, and green are all used in moderation against other neutrals. Two of the three apartments embraced wall colors. By painting the walls, the . . .
4 Duplex Lofts With Massive Windows
Many people think of dark spaces when they hear the description “loft.” Well, these four duplex lofts are anything but dark! With massive windows and duplex floor plans, each of these homes is open and full of natural light. High ceilings, open kitchens, and staircases enclosed with glass, make these homes look bright and inviting. . . .
Tasteful Indoor Garden Inspiration In Two Open Layout Homes
Are you looking for houseplant inspiration that really stands out from the rest? These interior gardens just might inspire you to think even bigger. This pair of lovely modern homes uses indoor garden installations to draw the eye from anywhere in the room, a useful feature considering the scale of their spacious open layout interiors. . . .
Modern Masterpiece in Bel-Air
Chances are, most of us will only get to lay eyes on a home such as this through our computer screens. Designed by Paul McClean, this mansion has a stunning seven bedrooms and twelve bathrooms! Found in Bel-Air, California, you’ll soon see that the dramatic city view is one of this home’s best features. You . . .
Beautiful Modern Minimalist Loft With A View
This beautiful home is located near Lviv, Ukraine. Designed by Marta Gord, there is a keen use of cozy gray hues used all throughout the home. Even though moody shades are embraced, the home feels light and airy. Lots of natural light fills the rooms and the tall ceilings make the space feel larger than . . .
Bold Decor In Small Spaces: 3 Homes Under 50 Square Meters
One of the safest ways to decorate a small space is to simplify everything – subtle patterns, light colors, limited decor, clean lines, etc. These techniques can indeed make a room appear larger and less cluttered, but guidelines like these might seem a little restrictive to all but the most dedicated minimalists. But there’s good . . .
