Tiny apartments are among the most interesting homes to use for design inspiration – even if you’re working with a larger space, they’re a great way to plan compact layout ideas for smaller rooms or even specific-use spaces within a larger area. The two apartments featured in the following home tours are both under 30 . . .
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This Contemporary Apartment Pops With Turquoise Accents
This fresh modern home is the work of the interior design superstars at Polish creative agency PLASTERLINA. The project, titled U.S.S. Home, is an exciting concept for a housing project based in Kraków. The interior makes fantastic use of smooth white surfaces and matte black paneling, its contrast softened by the addition of wood elements . . .
A Home With Formidable Architecture And A Light Interior
While the street-facing facade looks monolithic and imposing, its spacious interior actually reveals abundant windows with generous views of the property’s three private courtyards. Huston-based architectural firm Stern and Bucek designed this home for a multi-generational family – the sprawling interior meets the social requirements and privacy needs of each resident, and contains a number . . .
30 Modern Fruit Bowls With Decorative Centerpiece Appeal
Fruit bowls, snack bowls, breadbaskets, and more… no tableware set is complete without one of these versatile vessels. They’re a fun way to add a little extra personality to the table, and they’re one of the most universally useful kitchen accessories you can give as a gift. Of course, it pays to invest in a . . .
Neoclassical And Art Deco Features In Two Luxurious Interiors
With so much emphasis on sleek modern spaces, it’s nice to enjoy a little extravagant inspiration from time to time. The two homes explored below share many features with neoclassical design, an elegant and intricate style that appeared in the mid-1700s and retained its popularity until the early 1800s. Neoclassicism arose in direct response to . . .
A Tour Of 4 Homes With On-Trend Wood Wall Treatments
Simple, soothing, and warm – it’s nearly impossible to resist the welcoming qualities of timber construction whether in reference to furniture or floors or (in this case) the walls. The four homes examined in this post don’t rely on complicated scrollwork or colorful finishes, but instead explore a range of layouts for the planks themselves. . . .
Clever Kids Room Wall Decor Ideas & Inspiration
Bedrooms for kids are so much fun to decorate! There’s practically no limit to the potential and no design rules to stand in the way. For many, the most enjoyable part has to be the walls – they’re like big fresh canvases just waiting for bold colors and fun designs. This post examines nearly two . . .
An Open Home That Challenges Monolithic Architecture
With the intent to create a home that fosters interaction not only between family members but also with the surrounding environment and community, Austin Maynard Architects drafted up a creative three-volume structure and outfitted it with an ingenious interior layout to match. It’s only half the size of its neighbors – an attempt to avoid . . .
51 Unique Salt & Pepper Shakers To Spice Up Your Table
No dishware collection is complete without the “meat and potatoes” of condiment dispensers, the king and queen of the table – the essential salt and pepper set. It’s hard to live without these ubiquitous spice shakers so why not choose a pair you love? Whether you’re searching for kitchen accessories that can stand up to . . .
An Engineer’s Incredible High-Tech Dream Home
Designed for an engineer with a strong interest in anything mechanical and technological, this dream home started with a humble concept for a rural cottage but quickly grew into something else entirely. And the result is breathtaking! At the beginning of this amazing project, the client only had two basic requirements: that it should have . . .
A Pair Of Childrens Bedrooms With Sophisticated Themes
When it comes to designing spaces for kids, pristine and perfectly coordinated childhood bedrooms aren’t as common in real life as they are in the magazines – toys on the floor and posters covering the walls might be a contributing factor. But those idyllic retreats are still fun to think about and appreciate! This post . . .
Refresh Your Workspace With Ideas From These Inspiring Offices
The desk is where all the magic happens. Whether you catch up on work at home or need a convenient place to study, it’s nice to have flexibility when it comes to office design. The ideal workspace will feel comfortable and functional while meeting individual productivity preferences and stylistic tastes. Everybody has different needs: some . . .
Red and Blue: Two Colorful Apartments Under 75 Square Meters
Have you ever decorated with vibrant primaries? They’re so much fun but they’re a little tricky to get right, especially within the context of a small apartment where there’s very little room to hide the details that don’t quite flow. Primary colors are bold, showy, and impossible to ignore wherever they’re used. This post examines . . .
An Amazing Cantilever Home With Brilliantly Integrated Courtyards
Do you love cantilever architecture? This home features a dramatic contrast between heavy forms and open voids, balancing its weight as if to taunt gravity while offering borderless interactions with the world outdoors. The architects and interior designers at NOTT visualized this concept for a residential property in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and the result sparks a . . .
2 Bright Homes With Energetic Yellow Accents
Is there a color more universally associated with happiness than yellow? It can represent energy, excitement, and strength too – but as far as cheerful accent colors go, yellow is possibly the strongest candidate out there. This post looks at two homes with otherwise neutral palettes effectively brightened by small yellow accents. The first home . . .
A Pair Of Super Small Apartments With Dazzling Neon Accents
Vivid colors are an easy way to make an unforgettable impression within any interior. But using bold color schemes within a small space is a little more difficult – too much can overwhelm the eye and too little can make the theme look incidental. Add the extra challenge of coordinating bright accent colors across an . . .
2 Beautiful Home Interiors In Art Deco Style
Art Deco is a distinctively ornate style that originated in France before rising to international popularity in the 1920s through the 1940s. Yet its elaborate aesthetic continues to influence contemporary design and architecture – the sharp geometric patterns, the love of bold color, and the emphasis on modern manufacturing and technology haven’t gone anywhere. The . . .
3 Stylish Modern Homes With Dark Red Accents
Dark red is a powerful and emotive color, capable of reflecting a vast spectrum of moods and intents. And while it is very bold, it’s a relatively painless color to work into a home: dark interior palettes seem to provide a sweet spot with just the right amount of room for error and experimentation. This . . .
25 Unique Staircase Designs To Take Center Stage In Your Home
Custom open-wall staircases are fast becoming a favorite feature of ultramodern interiors, the sharp engineering and artful construction bringing beauty to an otherwise utilitarian feature of the home. They can serve as interactive sculptures or as beloved pieces of furniture in their own right. This post features 25 unique staircases that push the boundaries and . . .
Playful Ways To Brighten Neutral Color Themes
Neutral color palettes are among the most flexible out there. They’re easy to adapt to changing trends, they allow for colorful experimentation options, and they work well to emphasize the artwork or accents you want visitors to notice and enjoy. But perhaps the best part is the atmosphere they create – neutral interiors can be . . .
Dining Rooms That Mix Classic And Ultra-Modern Decor
The oft-repeated advice about writing and art, “you have to know the rules before you break them” is a vital part of interior design theory. This saying is especially helpful to remember when mixing styles or eras – it’s always better to have an intimate understanding of the styles you want to emulate before embarking . . .