Vertical gardens have been part of the human narrative since 500 BC when King Nebuchadnezzar II built The Hanging Gardens of Babylon to cure the homesickness that ailed his wife, Amytis of Media. The therapeutic benefits of gardens and the practice of gardening have also enjoyed a long association with Eastern philosophy and today, are . . .
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External Sitting Areas
The outdoor room is not a new concept. It is merely a new term given to that, which is created by the engaging medium of landscape architecture. However, it is the expression that best describes these projects from Rolling Stone Landscapes, which illustrate the versatility of external spaces and provide inspiration to be adopted by . . .
Visualizations of Modern Apartments that Inspire
The beauty of visualization is that is able to capture the most current trends in interior design. It is such a live medium that changes can be made down to the wire and on the whim of either designer or client. Visualizations such as these, which give substance to modern apartment concepts, are classic examples . . .
Floral Arrangments You Could Try This Spring
Flowers soften any room and make soft rooms positively dreamy, but they can also add unexpected dimensions to modern, even industrial spaces. Feminine selections are often reduced to a combination of, or a choice between: Lisianthus, Peonies, Roses, Dahlias or Tulips and being the most fashionable of the season, are the first to be featured.
Floor plans of homes from famous TV shows
Television has infiltrated the hearts and homes of billions of people across the globe and even for those who wouldn’t consider themselves fanatics, the popularity of particular sitcoms is too hard to ignore, but what of the way viewers have infiltrated the homes of these much-loved characters? One unlikely and clearly gifted, interior designer from . . .
Uniquely Intriguing Interior Spaces by Vic Nguyen
Vietnamese designer Vic Nguyen creates interiors filled with layers upon layers of texture, eclectic elements and opposing design styles resulting in spaces which are highly livable, inviting and always unique. Here we feature a sampling of his living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and multi-use spaces.
Corsican Mountain View Villas Visualized
Talented visualization firm Studio Aiko brings this design by Gottesman-Szmelcman into such a state of being that anyone who knows Corsica well could almost smell the famous Maquis plants that make the island their home. An extension of the rocky landscape, the villas are the stuff of stone mason’s and glazier’s dreams. Beset by glass . . .
High Gloss, High Contrast, High Drama Interiors
The finest of finishes, incredibly sharp aesthetics, intense ambiance and perhaps most notably, intelligent design, is exemplified in this collection from Steve Leung Designers. Established in Hong Kong and branching out to four centers in Mainland China, Steve Leung Designers’ decidedly modern approach could not be said to be minimalist nor modest. Often associated with . . .
Edgeland House Returns to the Earth
If Zaha Hadid’s ‘Capital Hill,’ created for Naomi Campbell and commissioned by Russian billionaire, Vladislav Doronin, is the Mothership then Bercy Chen Studio’s ‘Edgeland House,’ overlooking the Colorado River is, at the very least, a Puddle Jumper. Though the size of the Edgeland House project is meager compared to Hadid’s monster (or monstrosity as opinion . . .
New Furniture Designs Come Out of the Closet
This unusual set of imagery comes to us from the Engineering and Project Team at Brazilian furniture maker Florense, who have presented their brand new wardrobe range, Camerette, in off-the-wall settings composed by Brazilian architect Henrique Steyer, from Albus Design, and photographed by Italian photographer Federico Cedrone.
Modern Style Architectural Renders
These modernistic home renders from Materica DÂ_sign cover a spectrum of design styles to inspire your own space, including country-chic cozy, open plan loft, and minimalist mansion.
Vibrant Interiors by Sava Studio
This superb work, created by the talent at Sava Studio, shows how to make a predominantly neutral scheme result in an exciting finish; cream and brown, or gallery white, don’t have to appear plain and bland. It is by no means an easy feat to achieve an interesting look within neutrals, many have tried and . . .
Resplendent Design from Katarzyna Kraszewska
With so much stunning home decor inspiration available from Katarzyna Kraszewska architectural design group, we just had to take another look! We hope you enjoy this sprinkling of modern interiors as much as we did, and find ideas to redecorate or renovate your own contemporary homes.
Artistic Interior Renders by Art Ann
This set of sophisticated home designs, rendered by designer Art Ann, displays a distinct taste for the finer things in life, with quality upholstery and top class finishes these interiors would not be cheap to come by, but inspirational elements can be adapted to a more modest home too.
Warmth in Subtle Tones
This marvelous mixture of home interiors, by J3DSN, makes a great study on how to thread ever so slight hints of warmth though a pale interior décor scheme, without resorting to more obvious splashes of heated hues.
30 Basement Remodeling Ideas + Inspiration
While basements get a bad rap at times, if built finished out or remodeled later on, they actually offer a wealth of extra living space for many purposes and activities. For instance, a media room, living room, wine cellar, wet bar, gym, office, playroom, man’s cave, laundry and guest room are all popular choices for basement . . .
Innovative Landscape Design for Country and City Dwellings
With the unique talent of integrating the built structure with the natural environment, Rees Roberts + Partners bridges the divide between man and nature in both country and urban settings. The resulting landscape designs are as aesthetically pleasing as they are ecologically meaningful. We are so taken with their work; we previously covered their city . . .
The Brilliant Design Work of Uglyanitsa Alexander
From a mansion in Croatia on the Ariatic Sea to a pop art modern city loft, Russian designer Uglyanitsa Alexander displays a unique ability to successfully bring beautiful homes to life across all styles. Through his brilliant use of color, materials and all design elements as well as his intuitive interpretations of his client’s ideal living spaces, he creates . . .
Home Designing’s 10 Most Popular Posts of 2012
Another year has gone by and we end it up by rounding up our most popular posts of 2012. 1.Villa Escudero with the Waterfalls Restaurant 2. Conversation Pits & Sunken Sitting Areas 3. 10 Wacky Bedrooms 4. Nettleton 199 House by SAOTA 5. 10 Spectacular Hotels That Make Us Say Wow 6. Cool Beds To . . .
Interior Mastery by Marc Canut
Following on from the beautiful modern house rendered by Marc Canut, and his versatile example of wooden interior design, here are more triumphs of interior design from the talented Mr.Marc Canut.
A Cluster of Creative Home Design
This mixed bag of attractive room designs is the inspirational work of Olga Kataevskaya whose portfolio is full to brimming with new home style trends for all tastes.