When you live in a beautiful natural climate, it is only also natural that you want to include the seasons, the outdoors, and the local plant life in your home. Such is the case with this single-family residence from the architects at Gaudenzi in the stunning hills of Rio de Janeiro. The home featured in . . .
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Cool Product Alert: Cute LED Wall Sconces
Looking to add some playfulness to your room? Why not try these cute and funny lighting options that are guaranteed to bring a smile! Recommended Reading: 50 Modern Wall Sconce
A Two-Story Home with a Sleek Grey Color Palette
Not every home has a unifying color theme, but without one it can be easy for a house to feel disjointed or erratic. A color palette can unify a home’s design so that it flows easily from one room to another, but that does not mean that each room has to be decorated in exactly . . .
A Sleek Modern Home for a Stylish Young Family
When a couple decides to bring children into their family, it’s a transformative experience. Not only will they have another mouth to feed and life to care for, but they will almost certainly need more space. Children need room to create, to play, and to grow while parents need their own space where they can . . .
40 Minimalist Dining Rooms That Will Leave You Hungry to Copy Their Style
Like the kitchen, the dining room is an essential gathering place for any home. It’s where families can gather after a long day apart and where guests can break bread with their hosts. The extravagant formal dining rooms of yore that made it difficult to talk to someone at the other end of the table . . .
Cool Product Alert: A Gorgeous LED Floor Lamp
With a beautiful form that embodies clean minimalist design, Brightech Contour LED Floor Lamp gets our vote for this week’s cool product feature. And yes, it comes in black too. If you have a thing for stylish floor lamps, do check out: 50 Unique Floor Lamps That Definitely Deserve The Spotlight
A Sprawling Modern Home in Bangkok
When every member of a family has a space for themselves that reflects their personality, a house is just more comfortable. Of course, an expansive floorplan and high end interior design are certainly helpful, but it is the personalities that are imbued in the different rooms, while still maintaining a unifying feel, that really make . . .
40 Minimalist Kitchens to Get Super Sleek Inspiration
For so many families, the kitchen is a focal point of the home. Not only do parents spend hours each week cooking, children sidle up to the kitchen bar for after-school snacks or even to do homework. The importance of the kitchen in everyday activities means that it can feel uncomfortable to simplify the space . . .
Cool Product Alert: A Smart Tea/Coffee Mug
The smartphone controlled Ember coffee mug allows you to remotely set the temperature of your favourite beverage to your precise needs. It can keep the temperature-anywhere between 120°F (49°C) to 145°F (63°C) for up to one hour without the charging coaster that comes with it or indefinitely if you keep it on the coaster. Get . . .
A Bright Home to Give a Family a Taste of the Good Life
This particular home was emailed to us by Ethan Chang of Hozo Design, who poured their creativity and love for beauty into this design. The single-family home is designed with balance in mind — from light and dark, neutral and color, luxury and simplicity. It is from this balance that an otherwise blank space can . . .
Cool Product Alert: A Smart Night Stand
Alright, what do you call a modern minimalist night stand that has a built in mobile controlled audio system, smart locking cabinet, wireless phone charger, motion activated night light and a sunrise alarm? Answer: The Curvilux Smart Nightstand. Get it on Amazon.
40 Stylish Living Rooms That Use Concrete To Stand Out
Concrete has long acted as a foundation for many homes. Its practical applications are certainly common knowledge as an affordable and durable basis for buildings of all types. However, it was not until fairly recently that concrete became more of a focal point — and interior design element that went beyond practical into an aesthetic . . .
Cool Product Alert: Furniture & Accessories With Wireless Phone Charging
In the war against wires, wireless phone chargers have always been game chargers. Even though you still need these chargers to be plugged into power sockets, having the ability to keep your phone untethered brings in real advantages in terms of convenience. However, the benefits of wireless charging become truly significant only when these chargers . . .
Three Cozy Apartments that Maximize a Small Space
No matter how big your home, you want to be able to maximize your use of the space. In a larger area, this is a bit easier to do with the careful placement of furniture and organized storage solutions. However, as a home gets smaller, space-saving solutions have to get a bit more creative. One . . .
Cool Product Alert: Duck Shaped Colander Set
Check out this adorable duck colander set to help you wash your fruits and vegetables with ease. Get it on Amazon. Recommended Reading: 50 Cool Kitchen Gadgets That Would Make Your Life Easier
A Luxurious Home Interior with Pretty, Muted Pastel Colors
While we may often think of pastel colors as appropriate for nurseries or children’s rooms, the truth is they can take on a much more mature feel in the hands of the right team. In this home, from the visualizers at VizLine Studio, pastels are no longer the territory of little girls. Instead, this high-end . . .
Cool Product Alert: The Alluringly Beautiful Crassula Capitella Succulent
Sometimes you come across plants that just blow you away with their natural beauty. This south African succulent Crassula Capitella (Campfire plant) is one of them with its neatly stacked red-edged stemlets that radiate out. It’s a low maintenance plant and all you need to ensure is a fair share of sunlight for those beautiful . . .
A Plush Red Apartment with Rustic Accents
Red can be a difficult color to work with when it comes to interior design. Too much red and a space can end up feeling hostile and loud, very far from the tranquil and inviting atmosphere that most people want. This apartment, located in Kyiv, Ukraine and brought to us by visualizer Alesya Kasianenko, uses . . .
A Bali Jungle Retreat Surrounded by Lush Greenery
When you imagine a trip to Bali, you may think first of lying on white sand beaches in the shade of tall palms. But a bit away from the water is where the magic can really happen. The jungles of Bali are rich with greenery and wildlife — and if you’re lucky enough, you may . . .
Cool Product Alert: A Smart Button Pusher For Your Dumb Devices
Want to convert some of your really old devices from a remote location using just your phone? Check out the Microbot Push from Prota which is a button pusher that really helps you put the smarts in your devices. Check out this switch in action below: Get it on Amazon. If you love gadgets that . . .
How To Use Pink Tastefully In A Kid’s Room Without Over Doing It: 6 Detailed Examples That Show How
While it may feel cliche to some, the truth is that many children (in particular little girls) love the color pink. As a parent, you want to be able to decorate your son or daughter’s room in a way that they absolutely love while still creating a space that you believe to be beautiful. In . . .