We have hunted around the web to put together this collection of inspiring backyard designs, to influence your outdoor spaces. We have weeded out the rough to reveal a tidy border of modern decking, sun patios, landscaping, water features and mini pools.
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Coastal Cave House of French Designer Alexandre de Betak
Nestled in a small coastal village in the Tramuntana region of Majorca, with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea, is the home of French fashion and furniture designer Alexandre de Betak. Inspired by cave dwellings, the interior takes on an organic form, even shelves appear to push forth from natural rock to cradle the family’s . . .
Bridge House [Visualized]
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Architect Max Pritchard designed the Bridge House, which is situated near Adelaide, Australia, creating a plan that respects to the Aboriginal “Touch the Earth Lightly†approach, both visually and environmentally. In this 3D visualization of the house by designer Faraz, we see the structure is clad with recyclable sheet steel, and encounter the insulated concrete . . .
Decorative Ribbon Wrapping
Here is probably a neat little trick you could use as an excuse for being late with your gifts this season. :) Check out these fancy ribbon wraps from Ribbonesia. Now that you got the ribbon part covered, are you looking for ideas for gifts? Do check these out: 50 Best Housewarming Gifts Gifts For . . .
Merry Christmas, Home Designers!
We, the Home Designing team, would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! It’s been a great year and we look forward to continue bringing you the best! Stay inspired! Home Designing Image Via DreamingDigital
Vietnamese Interior by Grand Design
We love this cool, contemporary interior model, by specialist furniture and interior architecture consultants at Grand Design, Vietnam. The breathtaking views at the floor to ceiling windows of this villa are coastal city Nha Trang, capital of Khanh Hoa, known for its pristine beaches and fantastic scuba diving. Whilst artwork has been used to add . . .
Decorating Tips for a Modern Merry Christmas
From an abundance of pretty baubles and bows, to a delicate glittering snow scheme, there are many different ways to decorate your home at Christmas time and we love them all! For this feature, we thought we’d take a peek at the slightly more modern approach to yuletide festivities, with a drop of Scandinavian essence, . . .
Creative Workspaces
These days more and more people find themselves working from home, which calls for studies and makeshift design studios in our houses; whether you have a study cum bedroom, a dedicated spare room office, or your own computer clad corner of the living room, we hope you will find inspiration in these creative workspaces. Recommended . . .
A Majestic Mansion With Unique Rooftop Pool In Peru
Welcome to the Casa Equis, designed by Barclay & Crousse Architecture, located at La Escondida Beach, province of Cañete, Peru. The Barclay & Crousse team began by envisaging a plain mass on the 174 square meter area, defined only by building regulations, then began to chip away at the block piece by piece. The subtractive . . .
Customizable Letter Shelves
Whilst scoping out some fun shelving solutions here, the ANITA range by Ricard Mollon popped up and spelled out ‘hello’! These thermoformed acrylic letterforms can help you say a lot about your home, quite literally; available in floor standing size, or smaller versions for your wall, each letter is sold individually to allow you the . . .
Kids Wall Stickers
These fun wall stickers from Not On The Highstreet have brightened up our day, and we think they might do the same for your kids room too! Personalize your little ones play and sleeping areas with their favorite theme, without the need for time consuming painting or costly wallpaper. In a shared room situation, emblazoning . . .
Unique Bathrooms by ArtCeram
For those of us who seek something a little different for our bathrooms, ArtCeram have stepped up with a collection to blow our minds. In fact, these pieces might look more at home in the ceramics section of a department store than in your local bathroom fitters showroom. Unique lines and bold designs, along with . . .
Winter House
Based on the Casa Codina house by A4 Estudio, the Winter House visualized by Black Haus is depicted in a perfect snow covered dream. The landscape was designed to create maximum contrast between the icy outdoors and the warmth of the lit interior. With the cognitive sensation of tingling noses and fingertips ignited, as our . . .
Inspirational Outdoor Spaces
Bimonthly online magazine, Lonny, is a superb source of style for interior design enthusiasts and fashionistas alike. Founded by designer Michelle Adams and photographer Patrick Cline, Lonny features great images to inspire our outdoor spaces, whether we have sunny roof terraces, leafy lairs, prim patios, or are dreaming of a poolside paradise. Create levels in . . .
Google’s London Offices: Revamped Level, ‘L4’
Last week, Google staff at London headquarters in Victoria made their way up to the brand new fourth floor, former engineering level, ‘L4’. This amazing space laughs in the face of a general consensus that fun workplaces harm productivity. This is an environment that focuses on creativity, comfort and openness. The open plan space creates . . .
Dream Home Interiors by Open Design
We here at Home Designing are awestruck seeing the work of this Vietnam based firm, Open Design; seriously, this is the stuff dreams are made of. They hit the wow button every single time, creating chic spaces that ooze luxury with rich wooden floors, super glossy wall paneling, and lights dripping with sparkle. The sleek . . .
Multi Level Mountain House in Mexico
Located at Santa Anita Golf Club in Mexico, the Mountain House is a family home designed by Agraz Arquitectos. The name not only reflects the landscape, but references the immense challenge this project presented to its architects. Emerging from the mountain like a Bond villain’s house, the structure climbs over four platforms. The bedrooms located . . .
Kids’ Desks
Italian company, Clever, manufacture a range of furniture compositions which provide customizable study areas for kids and teens’ bedrooms. Offering a vast range of desks, chairs, bespoke shelving and storage units, your young genius will be certain to have somewhere beautiful to study. Coordinating the desk with shelves and bedside cabinets gives a cohesive look . . .
Paradise In Maldives: Six Senses Resort, Laamu
Poised serenely over majestic turquoise waters, a palm fringed villa with sea suspended hammocks, padded day beds, and dining above a window of bright lagoon, awaits you at the Six Senses Resort in Laamu, Maldives. Built from sustainable materials, these unvarnished beachfront and overwater villas offer a chic picture of paradise. Six waterside and over . . .
The Art Of Sloped Ceiling Spaces
Sloping ceilings in our homes are often viewed as an obstacle when we are designing our spaces, but what happens when you stop fighting against them, and work with them? Well, according to these images from L4 World, this is when the magic happens. These architectural visualizers have impressed us on many levels, even way . . .
Kids Room Inspiration
Parents are often confused when it comes to designing and decorating the rooms of their little ones. Whether it’s a room for a 4 year old hyperactive little boy, or a daughter that’s about to celebrate her sweet sixteenth birhday, it’s always a hard thing to do – because, no matter how old they are . . .