Many of us live in more compact sized apartments because of financial restrictions, for easy maintenance, for proximity to work/family, or all three. Despite the conveniences, these kind of living quarters can often lead to a feeling of being boxed in or experiencing clutter overwhelm. Even decor itself can at times feel like it is . . .
Category: House Tours
The posts in this section give a complete round up of great homes and try to include imagery from every possible room in the home.
Modern Interior That Doen’t Shy Away From Colour
Modern interior design seems to have undergone a mass desaturation process, with many contemporary homes decked out in a monochrome manner. Monochrome is cool, but so is colour. This apartment, visualised by Ekaterina Domracheva, uses chunks of colourful decor, bright art and accent furniture to enliven a smart monochrome base. This combo results in a . . .
Flora: A Play With Pastels
Shades of soft pink are not something we see a lot of in contemporary interiors, but additions of a gentle blush can delicately lift a modern muted scheme. The Flora project, visualised by S.O.D. architects in Kiev, is an interior scheme that utilises the qualities of this subtle hue. Dusky pink accents adorn a relaxed . . .
Small Apartment With Big Ideas On Bespoke Furniture
The architect team at Line Design Studio have designed a bespoke space saving interior for an apartment that measures just 65 square metres. Located in Svetlogorsk, Russian Federation, the apartment features a narrow living room that was also required to include a dedicated work area for the client. The kitchen occupies a separate room, complete . . .
2 Modern Home Designs With Colourful Twists
Two modern home designs – each with a colourful twist in the tail. Take a tour of each and see which colour family draws you in the most… Will it be a powdery palette of pale grey and pastel hues that are offset with broad black borders, or will it be a grounded grey, black . . .
Cozy Contemporary Family Apartment in Moscow
Linear silhouettes and a palette of modern neutrals dress this 110 square metre apartment in Moscow, designed by ATO Studio. This is a family home with an open plan living space that encompasses the lounge area and a kitchen diner, where family members can come together even when partaking in different activities. The entryway stands . . .
2 Sophisticated Industrial Style Homes
Two similar style homes await our perusal here, each with an industrial style vibe that is steeped in sophistication. Raw concrete walls and ceilings, cracked and crazed do not typically evoke a vision of luxury living. However, take a moment to absorb the interior designs of these two apartments that incorporate high-end furniture design, modern . . .
Using Green and Pink As Decor Accents
Two strong colour accents are at play in this modern interior design, visualised by Ruslan Kovalchuk. Predominantly white room schemes alternate between either bold green or blush pink accent pieces, whilst natural wood grains and light grey textiles bring in other subtle hues. The home is completely free from pattern, which makes for a very . . .
Six Floor Luxury Home With Massive Family Entertainment Zone
From a steep 1,400 m2 hillside site, which drops off to the famous sequence of Clifton’s white beaches, this stacked modern South African home appears to float over its infinity swimming pool. Architects at SAOTA designed the 943 square meter house in Cape Town to have its main living area and pool terrace situated on . . .
The Box House: A Modern Fortress Of Retractable Walls & Courtyards
Architect Flavio Castro of FC Studio in São Paulo, Brazil embarked upon building his very own private home, a project he aptly entitled the ‘Box House’. The house is a two-storey, one bedroom abode, where most of the rooms are equipped with sliding walls that open up to lush courtyards. Castro chose to utilise the . . .
Interior Design Using Moody Colours And Natural Materials
Dusky moody colors and natural materials fill this 66 square metre apartment in Moscow, Russian Federation. Wood effect wall panels hug the interior space, adding a look of warmth and texture. The home was designed and visualised by Cartelle Design, based around the needs of a young couple. There is a glass wall bedroom that . . .
Penthouse Interior Design With Orange Accents
Orange accents lift the dark and sophisticated shades of this penthouse interior, designed and visualised by Neiman. The spacious home is set over 145 square metres, located in Rybalsky, Kyiv, Ukraine. The dark woods that cover the floors and make up the en vogue slat feature walls are accompanied by grey decor and fabrics. Stone . . .
3 Small Home Interiors With Their Own Sense Of Style
When space is limited it can be hard to think big on design, but these three small apartments each hold strong individual style. Apartment one shows how to introduce colourful elements into plain white and wood tone surroundings to achieve a truly unique look. Number two is a studio layout with a spacious feel and . . .
Polished Modern Interior With Dual Level Home Library
Architects at Studio MK27 have put together a 827 square metre luxury home design that features a grande living room over two levels, where a mezzanine platform adds a sweeping second layer to the home library. The rest of the Brazilian home, located in São Paulo, is a polished interior that incorporates the clean lines . . .
Minimalism Meets Moroccan Style
Minimalism with Moroccan style is a combo that you might not have considered; Moroccan style by nature is heavily patterned and intricate – quite the opposite to a minimalistic approach. However, this is exactly the reason why the two meld so well together, as one balances out the other quite beautifully. Check out this 159 . . .
A Bright Colorful Home For A Couple And Two Children [Includes Floor Plan]
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Bright customised interior spaces balanced out with natural materials make up the interior of the ‘Banana Flat’ project, which has been designed and visualised by Zrobym architects. Located on Filimonova Street in Minsk, Belarus, the home has an area of 103.5 square metres. This was to be a family home, so the project required the . . .
Cosy Interior With A Kids Area For Play, Study & Sleep
A warm and comfortable home, beautiful in its simplicity, resides in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine. Put together by the architects of Svoya Studio, the 135 square metre apartment space is filled with pure natural shades. The harmonious combination of wood grain, veined marble, plus soft and smooth textiles creates a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere . . .
Mid Century Modern Style Home In Silicon Valley
Brimming with Californian mid century modern design, including wood wall paneling, floor-to-ceiling glazing and a gabled ceiling, this place is reminiscent of an Eichler home. Created by Klopf Architecture, with landscape design by Outer Space Landscape Architects, this is a custom build that uses materials and technologies that are commonplace today to translate the mid . . .
Unique Stone and Mosaic Work Wows in this Modern Home Design
As the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan, Merida is home to a variety of architectural influences. The region features both Mayan and colonial design inspiration. In this downtown Merida home, the city’s historic and natural heritage is celebrated by architect Xavier Salas. Stone, pasta mosaics, and endemic vegetation combine together beautifully in . . .
City Apartment Decor For Young Professionals
At the heart of the city, two young professionals cohabit in a 140.5 square metre apartment, designed by Fungo Design. The modern interior is a vision of white, pale grey and subtly industrial style touches that give the place a cool edge without appearing like its trying too hard. Concrete feature walls span the open . . .
2 Modern Interiors With Rich Blue Decor Ideas
We’ve coupled together these two inspirational home tours that each feature a number of rich blue hued decor ideas. The blue accent pieces and decor elements are all set against predominantly white backdrops, peppered with black accessories, monochrome rugs, plus wood tone floors and furniture. The combination of white, black and woodtone creates a relaxing . . .