House boats have traditionally been an alternative lifestyle for those irresistably drawn to a water bound lifestyle. This subculture of boat dwellers either work in the fishing industry or living on a budget have simply have made their humble boat a home. In fact more recently we are seeing custom designed boats becoming a permanent . . .
Tag: modern
Beautiful Contemporary Bathrooms from Neutra
These bathroom designs by Neutra are pretty inspiring as they give us a stylish perspective on the fusion of traditional and modern materials. This take on modern bath design seems too good to be true with scenic views that any sceptic would confuse for wallpaper! If only all bathrooms were this massive… The rich textures . . .
21 Beautiful Children’s Rooms
Designing a child’s bedroom can be very challenging considering the fast pace in which kids are growing up these days. It’s hard enough keeping up with endless influx of technological gadgets before finding ways to store all of these “next best things”. But alas, there are fun innovative storage solutions disguised by splashes of color . . .
11 Modern Minimalist Computer Desks
Recently I set out to find a new desk for my computer to rest on and came across a lot of ideas that I thought were worthy enough to share. Actually the search was tough. I mean, I know there would be a lot of people out there who would be happy with huge desks . . .
17 Strikingly Beautiful Modern Style Bedrooms
The Golf furniture collection from Italian design house Colombini has some spectacular modern themed bedroom designs. After gazing at these images you can’t but feel a sense of respect for the designers behind these gorgeous bedrooms. The colors have been blended to perfection, the placement meticulous, and there is a true sense of completeness in . . .
Can the office of a finance firm ever be cooler than this?
If you would go by the views, you might mistake Artis Capital Management’s San Francisco based office for a luxury hotel. The scenery the office offers is staggering and I doubt if we have ever come across an office in this kind of a setting before. Rottet Studio architects were involved with the design and . . .
Beautiful Oak Floor and Wall Paneling
What blogs like ours look out for when browsing through websites of furniture makers and suppliers to feature on our site are a great collection of visuals that show product realisations. Unfortunately very few makers seem to get this. Just to be clear, we are not really into flashy UIs, intro animations or doorway pages. . . .
Peaceful Getaway Home in the Forest
The Allandale House isn’t your typical forest cottage. Designed by William O’Brien Jr., Assistant Professor of Architecture at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning and is principal of an independent design practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Allandale House is a modern serene getaway home in the forest. Based on the classic A-frame, the extreme . . .
Mahina: The Dream House You Cannot Own!
This could give the Iron Man’s house a run for its money. Approximately 40 miles north of Auckland, New Zealand is the perfect perch for a proposed dream house. Though only an architectural visualization at this point, this is the kind of house you would normally expect a Bond movie villain to own! Mahina, Maori . . .
Modern Italian Kitchens from Cesar
Kitchens by far outnumber all the other rooms we cover. One reason for this is the sheer number of quality makers out there that compete over each other in providing a multitude of options to consumers. Italy alone contributes a fair share of makers and it appears that there is a design house at every . . .
Beautiful All White House With Pool
With its stunning pool and impeccable style, The Sotogrande House is fit for a celebrity. The credit for its design goes to Spanish architectural firm A-cero. The design is fresh and exciting and you can’t stop but admire how serene the whole home looks. White dominates throughout and except for this minor(?) challenge of keeping . . .
Super Stylish Bathrooms from Delpha
Delpha brings a collection of ultra stylish bathroom interiors for you. The designs are inspired by nature, pop culture, baroque and urban interiors. Each bath area runs on a central theme where the fixtures and accessories are thoughtfully arranged. Most of the designs sport brightly coloured walls with rich use of textures. Some walls have . . .
A Gorgeous Home
The Selby since its inception in 2008 has been showing off fantastic homes of artists and entrepreneurs. Todd Selby, the owner of this website is a multi faceted personality with an interest in a variety of activities. Todd’s first photoshoot received a very overwhelming response after which he was approached by several big ad company’s . . .
16 Designer Bathrooms for Inspiration
Having an opportunity to visit a spa, to let the scented aromas fill up your senses and to unwind and let someone give you a heavenly massage while you close your eyes and flow with sooting tunes is a rare thing to do for most of us. But what if you have a space at . . .
Stunning House With Pool and View
Beautiful green lawns spread over acres of land. Palm trees swaying, following the winds direction. Scintillating landscapes and open clear skies. Enter a stunning house overlooking an equally stunning pool. The place is perfect as a weekend getaway or even a holiday home. Done up in modern minimalist furniture, with a nice backyard and rain . . .
Futuristic Minimalist Furniture
For fans of minimalism, Boxetti furniture is a thought provoking and inspiring line of design work. The solid white geometrical shapes that make up the furniture gives the room a futuristic, inside-spacecraft feel. For nuclear families, couples working round the clock, this type of furniture can look appealing. But whether the minimalist furniture cater to . . .
White Interior Design
Light locations has got bolder with their recently purchased all-white-property which is a studio cum event space. Known for purchasing some of the hottest properties in town, Sophie Hitchens has raised the bar ten times higher for her competitors. White is such a flexible color, the renters will have no dearth of ideas. White being . . .
A Nomad’s Dream Home – Casa No Gere
Portuguese architect Graça Correia and Italian architect Roberto Ragazzi have come together to produce an architectural marvel in the heart of Portugal’s only national park. Named Casa No Gere the house has won several accolades and has been spoken oh highly in the elite circles. The strict National Park rules led the architects to come . . .
Stylish Contemporary Kitchens from Bauformat
Bauformat is based in Germany and offers fantastic solutions suiting individual budgets and floor plans. We noticed many not-so-common-hues used in the kitchens from their catalogs. They offer four ranges at Bauformat – Cube, Cucina Purista, Trend and Country. The company’s technical know-how on kitchen designs becomes evident when you look closely at their designs. . . .
Modern Bathroom Designs from Rexa
Rexa may have born very recently but its collections are par excellence. With a vision of having long-lasting bathrooms, this Italian company has carved a niche for itself in the world of bathroom manufacturers. Having introduced a number of new materials, the bathrooms which are part of the collections are spacious with freestanding, built-in bathtubs. . . .
New Classic Style Loft in France
Living in a textile factory sounds absurd, doesn’t it? But take one look at this swanky loft and you’ll change your mind. What now looks like the perfect home was once a textile mill. For those in disbelief, the ceilings can give you clues. There are absolutely no inklings of the remnants of an industrial . . .