When you think of concrete design, you may have images of dark, industrial-inspired interiors and drab, warehouse style exteriors. And while that is certainly one way to incorporate the material, a much less common – but brighter – option is also available in the way of translucent concrete. The light transmitting concrete feels high tech, . . .
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Minimalist Luxury From Asia: 3 Stunning Homes By Free Interior
When a home is allowed to celebrate the beauty of minimalism, it can end up feeling sparse or even cold. But the three houses included in this post, from the team at Free Interior, are anything but cold while still staying true to many minimalist ideals. The spaces each include warm color combinations, soft textures, . . .
40 Unique Designer Knives For Your Home
Whether you are a professional-level home chef or just someone who likes to mess around in the kitchen, a proper knife is absolutely essential. In this post we will show you knives that are not just amazing for slicing, dicing, and julienne-ing but that look incredible while doing it. A great knife is the best . . .
8 Luxury Bedrooms In Detail
Unless you yourself are part of the 1%, it’s hard to not be at least a little curious about how those lucky people live. And perhaps nothing is quite so intriguing as where they might lay their heads down each night. The luxury bedrooms featured in this post are the height of indulgence from sumptuous . . .
A 2 Bedroom Flat in Kiev with Sleek Contemporary Features [Includes Floor Plan]
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With 198 square meters (2131 square feet) available, plenty of design work went into creating this open and vibrant two bedroom loft in Kiev. The space was designed by the architecture and design team at Ukrainian-based Soesthetic Group. Although there are plenty of fashionable and even trendy elements in use – such as white painted . . .
A Dramatic Glass Home Overlooking the L.A. Basin
When it comes to luxury houses in Los Angeles, there is always architecture to consider but perhaps nothing is quite as attractive as a spectacular view. This Hollywood Hills home, located in the fashionable Bird Streets area above the Sunset Strip, has both a stunning exterior and an incredible view of the entire city below. . . .
Beautiful Bedrooms Perfect for Lounging All Day
Whether you live in a studio apartment or a mansion, there must be a place where you retreat at the end of every day. A bedroom should be a place that celebrates the owners own personal style. A place to sleep, to dream, to relax and sometimes a place to spend the day lounging, reading, . . .
Apartment Designs For A Small Family, Young Couple And A Bachelor (All Under 50 Square Meters And Includes Floor Plans)
Small spaces are perfect for many different applications. While a tiny apartment is a natural choice for a bachelor, it may be surprising just how well a young family can fit snugly into a home that measures less than 50 square meters. The apartments in this post all come in under 50 square meters (538 . . .
Luxury Beachfront Condo Development in Pattaya
The beaches in Pattaya, Thailand are among some of the most beautiful in the world with white sandy beaches and miles of glimmering coastline. It is no surprise, then, that tourists flock there from around the world to spend leisurely days indulging in the good things in life. While some may be content to spend . . .
Italian Apartment Renovation Brings Open Space to 1960s Home
Taking over an older space in lieu of building a fresh new one is a bold choice. But in historical, densely populated areas like this neighborhood in Pisa, there is hardly a chance to build something brand new. Instead, the owners of this 1960s apartment decided to completely renovate the space, in collaboration with Massimo . . .
Three Luxury Homes in Cool, Neutral Tones
There is something distinctly luxurious about a cool, neutral color palette. It reminds you of a beautiful woman in linen pants coming in from an afternoon stroll on the beach. Or a carefully selected meal served on bright white china and a crisp tablecloth. The homes featured in this post each embrace their own definition . . .
Minimalist Inspirations from Oporski Architektura
This is hardly the first time we have mentioned minimalism on this blog, but few designers do minimalism quite as well as those at Oporski Architektura, who we have featured before. Every room in these homes doesn’t just have a place for everything, it has only the most basic, most necessary things. This goes for . . .
Modern Home Exteriors with Stunning Outdoor Spaces
Although most homeowners will spend more time inside of their home than outside admiring the exterior, there is still something to be said for curb appeal. That is, a beautiful home often starts with a stunning skeleton, a structure built from the ground up to house a family of real people. The exteriors featured in . . .
A 60s-Inspired Apartment with a Creative Layout and Upbeat Vibe
There’s no question that design inspired by the funky colors and general freedom of the 1960s is entirely on trend right now. The visualizer of this house, who goes by Plasterlina, has titled it “That ’60s House” and it is easy to see where the name come from. Still, the clean lines and creative details . . .
10 Modern Kitchens That Any Home Chef Would Envy
Some people say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. After all, it is where meals are prepared and often where family and friends gather at the end of a long day. That means that a kitchen should be a reflection not only of someone’s personal style, but also of their personality and . . .
3 Stylish Industrial Inspired Loft Interiors
Loft living is all the rage and its no surprise. After all, these types of homes can be extremely spacious with vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and endless design possibilities. One of the most popular design styles you will see in these loft spaces attempts to marry the industrial elements with the warmth and . . .
Stone and Wood Home with Creative Fixtures
While there is always a place for color, perhaps there is nothing quite so soothing as a neutral color palette, especially when those neutral colors come from nature. In this beautiful homes from the designers at the Fedorova firm use stone and wood to create an ultimately beautiful and relaxing interior. The emphasis on right . . .
Ultramodern Lake House with Luxurious Details
When you think of a Canadian lake house, this is probably not what usually comes to mind. Without an expose roof beam or hand hewn deck in site, this home on the edge of British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake gives new meaning to vacation home with its stunning, ultramodern architecture and interior. The home was designed . . .
An Architect’s Attic Apartment with Custom Furniture
If you spend your life ensuring that other people have beautiful places to live and timeless building where they can thrive, it can be difficult to find the time to make your own space what you really want it to be. For architect Dimitar Karanikolov from firm Meshroom and interior designer Veneta Niklova, it was . . .
A Modern Summer Cottage Utilizes Tons of Gorgeous Walnut
Living close to nature and living actually in nature are very different things. There are only a special few who actually want to sleep under the stars with a rock as a pillow. But there are many more of us who want to feel close to the natural world and its beauty. This summer cottage . . .
A Rooftop Oasis Anchors an NYC Remodel
In many cultures, caviar is synonymous with luxury. Only the highest society can afford to indulge in it. So it is perhaps fitting that this apartment remodel from architect Andrew Franz was a caviar warehouse in its previous life, because today it is certainly a luxury space. The top floor apartment is located in the . . .