Your bedroom is a sanctuary. It’s the last thing you see when you close your eyes at night. It can inspire sweet dreams or nightmares if you’re not happy with the design or layout. The modern bedrooms in this post are not just stylish, they reflect personality and a love and appreciation for design. The . . .
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3 Beautiful Scandinavian Style Interiors
The Scandinavian style is ideal for spaces of all sizes. Its emphasis on minimal clutter, light colors, and beautiful, natural materials makes it easy to accommodate in many different layouts. The three homes featured here each have their own take on the design style, from stark white to much more colorful. Further, the comparison between . . .
50 Cool And Unique Coffee Mugs You Can Buy Right Now
If you are a regular coffee drinker, you can never have too many mugs. A dirty coffee mug is not going to stop you from getting your daily jolt of caffeine, but it’s much better to start each day fresh. The mugs featured in this post are not just practical, though. Each one offers its . . .
3 Takes on Modern Apartment Design
Modern living seems to be what everyone strives for in one way or another. Even the throwback artisans that want to make their own candles and bake bread from scratch do not shy away from modern conveniences like washing machines and the internet. The three apartments featured in this post, each of which measures in . . .
4 Homes Using Concrete as a Stylish Accent
The effect of exposed concrete can run the gamut from cold and institutional to playful and artistic. It may not be for everyone, but concrete does add a unique texture and atmosphere to a space. If not done correctly, it can feel unfinished, as if you forgot the drywall. But in the hands of the . . .
A Cool Grey Interior for a Free Spirit
An interior space is a reflection of the person that lives there. Even a hotel room that is inhabited for a single night takes on the tenor of the person staying there. That’s why it is so important for interior designers to be able to really understand the inner workings of their clients so that . . .
Chic Scandinavian Loft Interior
The traditional loft design with no dividing walls and a warehouse feel is not exactly comfortable for everyone. Still, the open loft aesthetic is ideal for converting old industrial spaces into new, hip living quarters. This apartment in a building known as “Loft Town” in Vilnius, Lithuania, from the architects at InArch, is a perfect . . .
2 Small And Cute French Apartments Under 50 Square Meters Designed By Margaux Beja
There is a reason that so many of us look to French style for inspiration – from clothing to interiors to cuisine. The French way of life simply seems to take these things, the comforts in life, the moments of relaxation, the odd glass of wine or the shared smiles over an espresso, a bit . . .
3 Creative Interiors that Utilize Bright Accents
Bright colors are nothing to be afraid of. There is no reason to confine the most vibrant yellows or furious fuschias to the garden. In the hands of the right team, splashes of the brightest parts of the spectrum can be modern, sophisticated, and downright chic. The three interiors featured in this post, each from . . .
4 Beautiful Homes with a White Theme
Pops of color, chevron stripes, and sparkling chandeliers aren’t right for everyone. For home that displays a timeless elegance and conveys a sense of calm to anyone who crosses the threshold there is perhaps no better choice than white. From rich cream shades to cool, classic marble to pure flat white paint, it creates an . . .
50 Cool And Unique Wall Clocks You Can Buy Right Now
Some people might argue that standard clocks are becoming obsolete. After all, everywhere you turn there is a cell phone or computer screen that clearly displays an accurate time — and you don’t have to wind it or remember daylight savings. But clocks are not purely about functionality. Both timepieces and wall clocks can serve . . .
4 Awesome Small Studio Apartments With Lofted Beds
Using a lofted bed design can be a great way to save room in a small apartment if there is enough vertical space. By putting on another level, the entire living area can be expanded while the space under the lofted bed is used for furniture or storage. Not to mention, lofted beds can actually . . .
A Design Lab to Foster Interior Ideas
Casa Cor is an annual design event that brings together architects and designers to showcase their talents through the design of individual spaces within a large venue. The 2015 Casa Cor is taking place at the Villa Aymoré in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To celebrate the event, Gisele Taranto Architecture has partnered with LZ studio . . .
Two Sleek Apartments with Interior Glass Walls
The two apartments featured in this post are similar in style though each has its own personality. The simple, sleek designs of both homes call to mind a minimalism, if they are not entirely minimalist. Further uniting the two spaces is the use of interior glass walls that provide separation between rooms and much-needed privacy . . .
5 Apartment Designs Under 500 Square Feet
How do you live in an apartment that is under 500 square feet? Quite comfortably if you know a good designer. The five small spaces featured here are modern, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. By utilizing open floor plans and keep color schemes largely neutral so that one area can flow naturally into another each of . . .
50 Uniquely Beautiful Designer Faucets You Can Buy Right Now
Whether you’re redoing your entire house or just want to freshen up your kitchen or bath, a new faucet can be a marvelous start. The right faucet can add a pop of color or become a gilded focal piece for an otherwise serene space. Particularly interesting in modern faucets is that ability to include lighting . . .
A Bright Modern Row House Redone for a Fun Couple with a Love of Cooking
Sometimes the best way to start any large project is to create a focal point that can be the “must have.” It’s no different when it comes to designing a home that perfectly suits a client. For instance, this row house in Washington, D.C. was built around the idea of a cook’s kitchen where the . . .
A Midcentury Inspired Apartment with Scandinavian Tendencies
The midcentury style might have become a bit of a cliche, but when it serves as the inspiration for a space rather than full on theme, it is much more successful. That is easy to see in this Saint Petersburg apartment design for a young couple. The team at INT2 Architecture uses a few carefully . . .
Custom Home in Sonoma Gives a Modern Twist to Wine Country
Sonoma, California is the heart of wine country. But while rolling hills covered in lush, green vineyards may be the first image you conjure, there is a lot more to Sonoma than swirling a glass or smashing a grape. The house we are featuring today sits nestled into a Sonoma hillside, overlooking the valley below. . . .
A South African Home that Maximizes Nature Reserve Views
When you have a home perched atop a hill in South Africa, chances are you may get some truly spectacular views. But in this home, from the team at Nico van der Meulen Architects, the views are nothing short of amazing. The Johannesburg home was designed for a family and is located at the foot . . .
50 Uniquely Beautiful Designer Table Lamps You Can Buy Right Now
The perfect lighting can make a huge difference in any room. Overhead fluorescents can easily send you into a self-confidence tailspin while the perfect soft bulb can make you feel like a million buck. The 50 lamps featured in this post range from the classic to the whimsical, from industrial to minimalist and from those . . .