When a home is allowed to celebrate the beauty of minimalism, it can end up feeling sparse or even cold. But the three houses included in this post, from the team at Free Interior, are anything but cold while still staying true to many minimalist ideals. The spaces each include warm color combinations, soft textures, . . .
Tag: modern
A Dramatic Glass Home Overlooking the L.A. Basin
When it comes to luxury houses in Los Angeles, there is always architecture to consider but perhaps nothing is quite as attractive as a spectacular view. This Hollywood Hills home, located in the fashionable Bird Streets area above the Sunset Strip, has both a stunning exterior and an incredible view of the entire city below. . . .
Beautiful Bedrooms Perfect for Lounging All Day
Whether you live in a studio apartment or a mansion, there must be a place where you retreat at the end of every day. A bedroom should be a place that celebrates the owners own personal style. A place to sleep, to dream, to relax and sometimes a place to spend the day lounging, reading, . . .
Italian Apartment Renovation Brings Open Space to 1960s Home
Taking over an older space in lieu of building a fresh new one is a bold choice. But in historical, densely populated areas like this neighborhood in Pisa, there is hardly a chance to build something brand new. Instead, the owners of this 1960s apartment decided to completely renovate the space, in collaboration with Massimo . . .
Minimalist Inspirations from Oporski Architektura
This is hardly the first time we have mentioned minimalism on this blog, but few designers do minimalism quite as well as those at Oporski Architektura, who we have featured before. Every room in these homes doesn’t just have a place for everything, it has only the most basic, most necessary things. This goes for . . .
Modern Home Exteriors with Stunning Outdoor Spaces
Although most homeowners will spend more time inside of their home than outside admiring the exterior, there is still something to be said for curb appeal. That is, a beautiful home often starts with a stunning skeleton, a structure built from the ground up to house a family of real people. The exteriors featured in . . .
A 60s-Inspired Apartment with a Creative Layout and Upbeat Vibe
There’s no question that design inspired by the funky colors and general freedom of the 1960s is entirely on trend right now. The visualizer of this house, who goes by Plasterlina, has titled it “That ’60s House” and it is easy to see where the name come from. Still, the clean lines and creative details . . .
10 Modern Kitchens That Any Home Chef Would Envy
Some people say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. After all, it is where meals are prepared and often where family and friends gather at the end of a long day. That means that a kitchen should be a reflection not only of someone’s personal style, but also of their personality and . . .
Stunning Home Perched on a Slope with Atlantic Ocean Views
An essential part of any architect’s job is to take full advantage of the site they are working with. In this South African home from the architectural team at SAOTA, that was even more of a challenge than normal. The site of this stunning single family house features spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps . . .
Inspirationally Modern Interiors From Pavel Voytov
All interior designers want to create a space in which the furnishings, floorings, colors, and light exist in harmony. In the cold and sometimes dismal climates of Russia and Ukraine, the use of natural sunlight is that much more important. But interior designer Pavel Voytov manages to create spaces that feel as bright, sunny, and . . .
The Tetris House: A Creatively Organized Modern Brazilian Home
The name Tetris House likely calls to mind the brightly colored game, but it is not the colors or infectious music that are the inspiration for this Sao Paulo home. Instead, architects Marcio Kogan and Carolina Castroviejo found inspiration from the way that the boxes in that game fit together snugly. This home, like the . . .
3 Sparkling Apartments That Shine with Wonderful White
Some people think that white is the absence of color, but it is actually the reflection of all colors. That means when white is used as a major part of any interior, it opens up the whole rainbow for other elements. The apartments in this post are not entirely white, but they use white to . . .
5 Houses That Put a Modern Twist on Exposed Brick
While the thought of exposed brick might call to mind a hole-in-the-wall Italian bistro, there are a lot of ways that this classic look can be incorporated into a modern space. The five homes in this post range from the dark and sleek to sunny and welcoming but each uses the unique texture and feel . . .
Scandinavian Apartment With Adorable Art and Classic Colors
We have certainly seen some marvelous representations of the Scandinavian aesthetic on this blog before, but it is a theme that carries so well into modern design ideals and truly livable style that it’s worth revisiting. This apartment, with an interior designed by Duc Jimmi at Talenti Design, holds true to many of the elements . . .
Thai-Style Villa Sarawin with Gorgeous Wood Furnishings and Sweeping Bay Views
Just because you want to plan a vacation as an escape from your everyday does not mean that you have to sacrifice convenience or even luxury. Villa Sawarin, located just 20 minutes outside of Phuket International Airport in Thailand, has the luxury features that even the most persnickety of travelers require, all contained in a . . .
Invisible Doors Turn a Modern Home into an Artistic Feat of Design
An open floor plan is currently one of the most desirable design features in a home. While this type of space can be elegant and modern, it doesn’t really afford you a lot of privacy. In this house, from the designers at Russian studio Fedorova, doors that run run from the floor to the ceiling . . .
A Envy-Inducing Look Inside Minecraft Creator’s Stunning Beverly Hills Home
Take a deep breath and get ready to regret every moment you spent not inventing video games. You may not know the name Markus Persson (or even his online alterego @notch) but chances are someone you know plays his game Minecraft. The game, as well as the company that birthed it, Mojang, was recently sold . . .
Creative Renovation Gives Modern Life to an Existing Frame
While many architects may find it preferable to start every new home from scratch, building each new corner, wall, and roof from a completely blank slate, that’s not always possible or even desirable. This home, named House Sar and located outside of Johannesburg in South Africa, started with an entirely different look and feel. It . . .
Break Bread in Beauty: 20 Modern Dining Rooms for Inspiration
The dining room is one of the most public areas of a house. It is not just where you may eat dinner with your immediate family, but also where you bring friends, loved ones, and long lost relatives to reconnect over food. With the dining room holding such importance, it is no surprise that many . . .
Beach Adjacent Home with Space for Luxury Entertaining
All the visions you may have of life in Southern California probably include sun-soaked beaches, sprawling mansions, and plenty of time poolside. While that’s hardly the reality for the majority of SoCal residents, one step inside this Pacific Palisades home and you will know exactly where those kinds of California dreams come from. Situated near . . .
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 . . .