The innovative Green Lantern home is the solution to an environmentally responsible challenge that was set to John Grable Architects by their client, who dreamed of a build that was sensitive to sustainability and serious about moral obligation. A balance of forward-thinking technologies teamed with traditional techniques evolved as testimony to both the architect and . . .
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Modern Work of Mexican Architecture
Created by Carrillo Arquitectos, this striking volume of contemporary architecture is a private home situated in a residential area in Yucatan, Mexico. The house has been designed to promote freedom from indoor and outdoor stereotypical ideas, and instead incorporates elements of each ideal into each domain. The boundaries between inside and out become beautifully blurred . . .
Rupert Murdoch’s new home in New York: A $57M 4-Floor Penthouse
Never before has a downtown apartment in New York sold for as much as $57.25 million, but this was the price tag on media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s pricey new four-floor penthouse pad, at One Madison Park, E. 23rd St. After losing his last place on the Upper East Side, during his divorce, Mr Murdoch has . . .
Indoor Garden Ideas
With many of us living in overcrowded cities and towns, the craving for our own patch of natural green space can too often go unsatisfied. Many of us make do with the odd pot plant or window box, but in this piece we’ve rallied together 10 approaches to the indoor garden. Recommended Reading: 32 Beautiful . . .
Sophisticated Home With Asian Tone
This deliciously lavish home design finds its way to us from the Chinese side of the web, designed by Yan Yanming. Full of exquisite decor ideas and sophisticated finishing touches this interior is sure to impress. Recommended Reading: Asian Inspired Home Interiors With A Sense Of Peace
Contemporary Home in the Hills
A large New Zealand based home, sits on over 80 acres of farmland in Riverhead, and gazes out over the surrounding native bush. The property is approached by a shaded walkway, running between attractive gardens and twin rock pools, into a modern work of architecture. Inside the light and bright dwelling, sliding glazed doors provide . . .
Kitchen Designs with Unusual Choices
If you are looking for inspiration for a sophisticated kitchen design and decor, then this array from Armony Cucine harbors quite a few. There are some here that have just a slightly different touch, to add just the right amount of interest to your stylish cooking space without going overboard. Here are some more ways . . .
Three Striking Modern Home Designs
Three cohesive apartment décor schemes, designed by Pavel Vetrov, make up this collection of modern home ideas. Featuring a marvelous monochromatic vision, a refreshing approach to warming a scheme with wood tone, and an open plan with fun vivid accents.
Futuristic Villa In Vienna
This futuristic building, designed by Project A01 Architects, sits on the hillside looking like a docked spacecraft. The sculptural home has been created as a residence for a single family, situated in a village not far from Vienna. This striking images, by German photographer Brigida Gonzales, take us on a tour around the dwelling. Recommended . . .
Contemporary Architecture and Interiors on Sunset Strip
Sitting right on Sunset Strip, behind a set of grand gates, this large scale drive-on estate is just moments from the nightlife, top class restaurants and fabulous shopping of the famous boulevard. The secluded Hagy Belzberg designed home hides behind a pepper tree hedge, offering a private sanctuary with resort features. Here is a video . . .
Crisp Home Design
Focusing on one chic apartment design, from NG Studio Interior Design, let’s look at how this beautiful home explores a sophisticated yet crisp palette, with sharp yet elegant fixtures and fittings that would suit a male or female inhabitant equally.
Modern Kid’s Bedroom Design Ideas
Decorating the kid’s bedrooms is always a challenge. They have a lot of ideas but not all of them may be to your liking, and your ‘grown-up’ take on the matter may not be quite what they had in mind either. So, we’re bringing you this collection of inspirational rooms, from Colombini Casa, to throw . . .
Exquisite Home Design
This selection of varied home design, by VietNam based studio EKE Interior, takes us through an inspirational tour of many spaces including kitchens, bathrooms, master bedrooms and kids rooms, so there should be something here to spark ideas for just about anyone’s up and coming home décor project!
Atmospheric Room Designs
Here we are featuring one big mix-up of atmospheric room designs, all starring in works of photography taken through the lens of Italian photographer Lorenzo Pennati. Deep contrasts of light and shade play over these contemporary home setups, resulting in dramatic scenes of modern décor.
Industrial Style Home Design
Exposed concrete walls, steel girder ceilings and barely-there glass floors set the scene in this industrial style home by Ukrainian architect Igor Sirotov. The utilitarian backdrop is home to some plusher looking pieces, such as a scattering of designer chairs and a soft sofa pit, which cause an interesting contrast.
Stone Walled Home with Wow Factor
This home is characterized by it’s exterior stone walls, creating an exterior decorative vein that is slightly unusual for this type of sharp edged contemporary architectural silhouette. Designed by the Ando Studio team, the structure forms a sprawling L-shaped layout with walls that retract to allow the homeowner to wander freely from the modern interior . . .
Kitchen Designs That Pop
Here’s a few kitchen designs that grab you with either a hit of color, or a quirky kind of cabinet layout. Taken from Arredo3 Cucine, there’s a fair bit of inspiration here for those who are after a culinary space with personality. Here are some others ways to make your kitchen really pop: 50 Cool . . .
Sunny Open Plan Limantos Residence
Designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques, the Limantos Residence is a spacious residence with glazed walls that fold away to adjoin the space with a huge sun deck and private swimming pool. Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the glorious weather plays a large part in this warm open plan design, even inspiring a sunshine yellow . . .
Black and White Graphic Decor
This is an extremely sharp and graphic approach to home decor, visualized by Geometrix Design, with stark contrasting black and white areas, furniture and accessories.
Home Design in Harmony with Nature
We’ve featured quite a few homes with a cantilevered pool, but as this one peeks out at you through the path of vegetation, you can’t help but feel invited in. This villa in Singapore, by architects Terre Pte Ltd, is one of three properties on this plot that belongs to the homeowner, the other two . . .
Facebook’s Menlo Park Campus Interiors
The old Sun Microsystems campus in Menlo Park has become the new Facebook campus, after the ever growing company speedily outgrew two other company headquarters. The social media giant–who recently celebrated its 10th birthday–needed a place that would fit their culturally relevant zeal, as well as promoting self expression and idea sharing. To complete the . . .