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 . . .
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2 One-Bedroom Apartments with Modern Color Schemes
A one-bedroom apartment is just enough. It can be perfect for a single person, or a young couple. It leaves its occupants with just enough space to live comfortably and entertain a few friends, but not so much space that every weekend is filled with dusting or every holiday becomes an excuse for overnight guests. . . .
5 Scandinavian-Inspired Apartments
Although the popularity of Scandinavian design has seemingly reached an apex in recent years, the truth is that the elements of minimalism and functionality that make up the ethos have been around for much longer. No matter what type of home you have, taking elements of Scandinavian design and making them your own can be . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
3 One Bedroom Apartments Under 750 Square Feet (70 Square Metres) [Includes Layouts]
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While a 750 square foot floor plan isn’t exactly restrictive – especially when it comes to apartments with only one bedroom – it’s still compact enough to require a little extra care and attention when it comes to layout, decor, and atmosphere. This post looks at three single bedroom homes that tackle the problem with . . .
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 . . .
4 Studios That Make Beautiful Use of Natural Light
There are plenty of advantages to living in a studio apartment. often, this type of cozy setup means that you get to live in the center of everything, with easy access to all the comforts of urban life, from the hottest restaurants and nightlife to the best and most stylish shops. When a studio is . . .
5 Studio Apartments With Inspiring Modern Decor Themes
While studio apartments can only have so many different layout combinations, there are no similar limits when it comes to decor possibilities. This post looks at five gorgeous studios that each embrace their own distinct aesthetic – ultra modern, natural, urban industrial, sleek luxury, and contemporary Scandinavian style. Whether you’re looking for a new look . . .
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 . . .
3 Modern Apartments with Chic Rooms for the Kids
When a stylish couple wants to settle down and start a family, it can be a challenge to marry the design ideas of the adults with the needs of a child. In the three apartments featured in this post, designers have found a way to do just that. A playful kid’s room need not fall . . .
5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Living in a studio apartment is perhaps no one’s dream. But for the urban professional or studio, it may be nearly impossible to find a place that is both affordable and spacious. Luckily, the right design team can turn even the most cramped-seeming studio apartments into comfortable and even stylish homes. The five apartments featured . . .
3 Modern Studio Apartments With Glass-Walled Bedrooms
While some studio floor plans can accommodate bedroom privacy without the need for additional curtains or screens, this post looks at apartments that required a different approach. Each of these compact apartments separate the bedroom from the rest of the space with attractive glass walls – a lightweight solution that dampens unwanted noise and creates . . .
A Pair Of Stylish Apartments That Put Their Extra Rooms To Good Use
What would you do with an extra room in your apartment? Frequent entertainers might find a spare guest room useful, while artists may set up a studio or storage space. The designers of these two single-bedroom apartments each took a different approach according to the needs of the residents – the first apartment features a . . .
3 Luxurious Single Bedroom Apartments That Are Perfect For The Single Life [Includes Floor Plans]
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The single life is one of the best ways to live. You’re the only person you have to take care of, and your space is all your own. You don’t need a huge home, and the way you decorate it is all your own. The problem with that is that sometimes the apartment is too . . .
4 Bright Studio Apartments With Creative Bedroom Placement
Deciding how to handle the sleeping situation is one of the most challenging aspects of designing a studio apartment, requiring a lot of forethought to match the lifestyle preferences of the resident while working around any architectural or floor plan obstacles that can limit the available options. And that’s even before taking decor into consideration! . . .
3 Fabulously Sleek Studio Apartments That Are Timeless
An urban homeowner has a lot to deal with. Annoying neighbours, out-of-order elevators and noise pollution. So it only makes sense that their homes need to be a haven of comfort and style. With such hectic lives- coming home to anything less is nothing short of unacceptable. These three studio apartments are the definition of . . .
An Upscale Ukrainian Apartment for the Classy Homeowner
Classic and timeless. These seem like two opposite concepts. How do you create a home that is both? A home that is current and modern, while being able to withstand the test of an ever changing world of fashion? Impossible, some claim. But is it really? Oksana Dolgopiatova, a designer based in Kiev, took it . . .
Small Space Luxury: Three Modern Apartments Under 40 Square Metres That Ooze Class
Many people view small apartments with apprehension, thinking that they won’t have enough space to fully unleash their design aspirations. But small doesn’t have to mean cramped or limited. Small apartments are especially ideal for young couples who are just starting out in the world. These are people who don’t need a lot of space, . . .
Modern Perfection in Kyiv Apartment
This apartment in Kyiv delivers modern sophistication and personality. From the whimsical art and wall hangings to the unique lighting fixtures found throughout, thought was put into every detail. Though each room is a separate space, visitors can look through from the living room into the kitchen and the dining room beyond. The designers kept . . .