There’s no room in the home that puts built-ins to better use than a child’s bedroom. From study desks to closets to covered storage, you’ll find built-ins solve the messy clutter dilemma associated with many kids spaces. Take a look at twelve brilliant built-in configurations and solutions for both boy and girl rooms. Looking to . . .
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Tiny Parisian Studio Apartment Uses Innovative Lighting Techniques
The absence of natural light sent the owners of this tiny Parisian studio apartment to seek out the renowned French architect team of Betillon/Dorval-Bory. They ingeniously used spectral lighting to bring a polarized effect of artificial light to the tiny 65 sq ft space. The result is a sensation of warm and cool areas as . . .
Exotic Villa on the Swedish Island of Lidingo
Swedish architect Thomas Eriksson creates yet another dynamic modern villa this time on the Swedish island of Lidingo. Set high above the surrounding wild landscape, the 561 square meters villa boasts many luxurious appointments and elements. Below you’ll discover a large spa, wine room, granite enclosed shower, four bedrooms and wide open interior spaces. The entire . . .
Modern Swedish Villa by Thomas Eriksson
Built in 2010 by architects Thomas Eriksson and Magnus Dahl, this modern Swedish villa boasts almost 4,000 sq feet of living space on two levels. Multiple lounge rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and open air kitchen come together to create a welcoming family residence. Large widows and sliding doors allow light to flow through its . . .
19 Bedrooms with Neutral Palettes
Neutral tones in the bedroom are always a safe bet, but more so provide a low impact canvas where stronger elements can take the lead. You’ll find the 19 neutral-paletted bedrooms we feature below will inspire ideas for every decor style from ultra modern to formal French provincial. Which are your favorites? Recommended Reading: 40 . . .
Neutral Contemporary Apartment by W.C.H Design Studio
Taiwanese-based  W.C.H. Studio, designs art and interiors with a modern and contemporary flair. Many of their creations are light-filled, neutral spaces with comfortably inviting furnishings, unexpected architectural elements and built-ins used to fill otherwise under-utilized walls and spaces. The apartment we feature here represents their work beautifully. Visit wch-interior.com for more similar contemporary spaces by this talented . . .
The Art of Hanging Art
By Rebecca Macaulay The subject of this post is highly subjective. Art. Art today is many things. Art today is anything. Its merit is in the eye of the beholder, or in this case, the hanger. Like selecting art, hanging art is a skill that requires a level of creativity befitting each individual piece. Not . . .
Bath Fittings & Accessories from Dornbracht
The “ritual architecture” of bathrooms is a topic Dornbracht has spent years exploring. With a focus on an individual’s need for routine and  ritual as well as for revitalization, the award-winning Dornbracht team creates a myriad of bath fitting and accessory collections to answer each of these needs. Their products are part technological wonder, part . . .
Enduring Inspiration from Vic Nguyen
Ever-popular vizualist, Vic Nguyen has once again proved to be an enduring source of inspiration with this collection of interiors that are quintessentially modern, yet delve deeper into Nguyen’s experimentation with that, which is both, organic and industrial. This exercise in a fusion of philosophies is particularly evident in these, the first two of the . . .
Villa V by Paul de Ruiter Architects
The Villa V, designed by Paul de Ruiter, sits in the countryside of Bloemendaal, Netherlands. This modern house was built to preserve as much of the surrounding landscape as possible. To this end, a basement was excavated and the house set into the side of a hill. Large sliding glass walls on the upper and . . .
Sustainable Treehouse Community in Costa Rican Jungle
Simply one of these extraordinary sustainable treehouses would be amazing, but a whole network of interconnected treehouses  is indescribable.  Finca Bellavista is a community of tree dwellers living high in the foliage of the Costa Rican jungle. Community founders, Mateo and Erica Hogan discovered the 62-acrea property on the edge of the Rio Bellavista River . . .
Taiwanese Interior Design
We’ve curated a collection of  Taiwanese modern apartments and homes with a central theme of organic modern interior design. While the majority are minimalist in design, each is softened with warm natural elements of wood, texture and light. Serene spaces for a hectic modern lifestyle. We could certainly escape to any of these inviting spaces. . . .
Perfectly Planned Pied-á-Terre
This 425 square foot ultimately urban overnighter by Specht Harpman is the result of an extensive transformation designed for the head of a family of ‘reverse weekenders.’ Originally a modest brownstone in New York City, it is now an enviable abode planned to perfection so to maximize space and livability. Clever cantilevering creates an adequate . . .
Two Beautiful Urban Lofts Visualized
Juan Ferreira, a Spain-based graphic designer, ran across our first featured loft  in a Spanish design magazine and was inspired to visualize it. His work is both beautiful and dynamic. It boasts a treasure trove of mid-century modern and Danish modern furnishings, striking modern photography and pops of color set against a pristine white canvas. Our . . .
Renovated 1920’s Tenant House with Vintage Modern Appeal
Architect Alexander White took this 1920’s tenant house modern while staying true to its roots. He left the house’s last century period features of large parade doors, soaring ceilings and eye-catching architectural details to anchor the rooms; while using a bold modern decor, with brilliant white walls and vivid pops of color, to bring each . . .
Spectacular Atlantic Seaboard Showpiece by SAOTA
Nestled in the side of Lion’s Head, overlooking the idyllic blue waters of Cape Town’s Bantry Bay, you’ll find this spectacular modern house by SAOTA. The architects had there marching orders, the client desired a showpiece yet wanted a sanctuary that enhanced their family lifestyle. The result couldn’t have been more spot on. While the . . .
Luxury Villa in Qatar [Visualized]
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When looking at this opulent, breathtaking Villa, visualized by architect Muhammad Taher, it is nearly inconceivable that it could be located in Qatar, the once poorest among all the Arab states. It stands as a testament to Qatar’s now immense wealth and rise to be the richest among its fellow states. The Villa is accessed . . .
Vietnamese Visualizations with Commendable Concepts
The impression created by these visualizations from Vietnamese designer, Tuananh Eke, may not be that of overwhelming realism, but closer analysis of the images reveals considered concepts that blend interior philosophies and both Eastern and Western eras. Apart from a sense of classical sophistication brought on by the use of luxurious textiles and the presence . . .
Kitchen Cabinetry in a New Light
It is rare that we consider kitchen cabinetry to be an additional source of light, but that may just be the defining characteristic of these compositions from Leicht, Germany. Recessed spot and down-lighting is maximized by the reflective nature of high gloss lacquering and aluminum shelving, which is incorporated into a clean, modular aesthetic that . . .
Living Rooms Alive with Inspiration
Private realms of the home, more intimate in nature, such as bathrooms and particularly, bedrooms, are spaces in which one might experiment with style, color and form, but communal areas of the home not only serve as the foundation for the tone of a home’s interior style and provide a space in which one might . . .
Nordic Interior Design
Scandinavian, Scandi, Norse Minimalism…there are as many names for Nordic interior design as there are variants of it. Characterized by white walls, light wooden floors, a constrained hand in styling and an abundance of natural light, the Nordic discipline has students the world over and this collection features two that have mastered it. Curiously, they . . .