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Year: 2013
Apartment For A Young Family
Created for a young family with a small child, this compact apartment features all the basic elements required to live fully and more. Â Russian design firm, Design Cafe, set about the project to utilize every inch possible for living space without sacrificing a hip, young aesthetic. It features a large fully equipped modern kitchen, dining . . .
Acapulco’s Brilliant Uber-Modern Hotel Encanto
Overlooking the golden sands of Mexico’s Pacific coastline, Acapulco’s uber-modern  Hotel Encanto, offers guests a luxury getaway like no other. Built in 2010, by Miguel Angel Aragonés architects, the resort takes advantage of its luscious natural surroundings through a free flowing design which incorporates lengths of glass walls that bring the  panoramic vistas of beach, ocean and a . . .
100 Girls’ Room Designs: Tip & Photos
Girl’s bedrooms are certainly not relegated to frilly beds and all-over pink decors any longer. Today’s girls bedrooms are as varied as each girl’s personality with styles, colors and motifs in an endless range of possibilities. From baby girls nurseries to young girls bedrooms to preteen girls rooms to teen girls bedrooms, you’ll find a . . .
Modern Townhome in Bangkok’s Fashion District
Located in Bangkok’s Fashion District in the new Siamese Blossom residential complex, this breathtaking open plan townhome was envisioned to allow tenants to coexist with the natural surroundings highlighted with beautifully landscaped gardens. To facilitate this interaction with nature, the townhome is designed with walls of windows opening to the outdoors. The main area of . . .
Modern Victorian Home Goes Eclectic
This truly stunning home in Wandsworth, England (image courtesy:JJ Locations) mixes a semi-Victorian facade with an updated modern interior with eclectic vibe. The main living space is one wide open room running the width of the home, it boasts a sleek modern kitchen, full dining area for six plus and a larger living area. The . . .
Bali’s Tropical Paradise Maya Ubud Resort
Located in the heart of Indonesia’s most exotic island of Bali, sits the Maya Ubud Resort. The resort is a complex of villas situated in the wild jungle surrounded by 10 acres of enticingly fragrant gardens and spread out along a plateau high above two rapidly running rivers. This tropical paradise boasts a main hotel . . .
Stunning Modern Family Residence in Thiva, Greece
Situated on the outskirts of  Thiva, Greece, this single story residence with basement was built for a family of four by Takis Exarchopoulos Architects. Accessible by a single, countryside road, one of the home’s most attractive characteristics is its panoramic views of the surrounding farmland and woodlands. The architect created a U-shape design by connecting . . .
Unexpected Twists for Modern Kitchens
When planning the clean, uncomplicated lines of your contemporary kitchen, don’t forget to add a little unpredictable flair like these examples we’ve gathered from around the net. Lets explore the possibilities!
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.
Serene Sun House
On a roadside corner plot within an established bungalow area in Singapore, sits an attractive dwelling named the Sun House, designed by Guz Architects. Via Contemporist
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.
50 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Kitchen backsplash designs are as varied as the kitchens that accommodate them. From a minimalist neutral backsplash that spans from ceiling to floor to the tiniest tile mosaic applied above a dainty cooktop, these important design elements provide many decorating and functional possibilities. To prove our point, we’ve gathered 50+ unique backsplash ideas from around the web. Which is your favorite? Getting . . .
Swedish White Heirloom Apartment
A quiet, peaceful farm within the city of Linnestaden, Sweden provides the setting for this charming last century apartment set in a 18 unit condominium. It’s been recreated with a cheery open-plan living space, throw-back heirloom styling and modern convenience. The apartment solely occupies a single level opening onto a shared courtyard. The entire interior . . .
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 . . .
Asian Apartment With Neutral Decor
This is another beautiful home design, created by WCH Interior, that demonstrates ways in which to make a neutral, understated palette convey a sophisticated and sleek image, with the original intent being to “reduce excessive decoration materials, and decorated in soft to render the user’s lifestyle” and the basic tones restricted to three colors of . . .
A Modern Concrete House in the Himalayas
This stunning modern mountain retreat, perched on a hill within the Himalayan ranges, offers a breathtaking panoramic vista from both the outdoors and indoors as well. Rajiv Saini & Associates built the private weekend residence for clients wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of their Delhi lifestyle. It boasts two stories, two wings . . .
Contemporary Classic Home
This exquisite home interior, created by designer Raymond Chen for IS design, displays traditional elegance in chic high end materials, which cover more than a dozen kinds of natural stone, and a collection of textures and colors that dapple the rooms with unique taste and style.
Swedish Apartment Boasts Exciting Mix of Old and New
In the harbor city of Linnestaden, Sweden, a turn of the century building with stunning interior and exterior architectural elements plays host to a renovated apartment home. The fully modernized apartment was thoughtfully designed in keeping with its history and remains filled with heirloom details such as tiled floors, mirrored doors, stucco, foot rails, ornate . . .
30 Modern Dining Rooms
The myriad of dynamic modern decor styles offer a world of possibilities for today’s homes. From minimalist city lofts to modernist rural farmhouses,  homes today express themselves in many different ways far different from the “modern” style  many perceive as being cold, characterless and uninviting. For example, decor styles such as rustic modern, with its . . .