Many people view small apartments with apprehension, thinking that they won’t have enough space to fully unleash their design aspirations. But small doesn’t have to mean cramped or limited. Small apartments are especially ideal for young couples who are just starting out in the world. These are people who don’t need a lot of space, . . .
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 Perfection in Kyiv Apartment
This apartment in Kyiv delivers modern sophistication and personality. From the whimsical art and wall hangings to the unique lighting fixtures found throughout, thought was put into every detail. Though each room is a separate space, visitors can look through from the living room into the kitchen and the dining room beyond. The designers kept . . .
Charming Townhouse for a Young Couple
Do you remember your first home with your significant other? No doubt that cosy start-up place holds a special place in your heart. But it probably didn’t look like this. This two-storey townhouse boasts stunning design and luxurious furnishings, the home is as stunning is it as enviable. Enjoy wonderful features and unique design, all . . .
Gorgeous Tropical Villas In Bali
Whoever said that there’s no such thing as paradise, has evidently never been to Bali. White sandy beaches, crystal blue water and tropical weather… what could be better? The answer – living in one of these three villas during your stay. These skillfully crafted spaces will exponentially increase your enjoyment of paradise. Each has the . . .
Awe-Inspiring Hudson River Apartment
Apartment owners looking for a beautifully designed place with enough room to one day grow their family received just what they were looking for from Kapran Design. This upscale modern New Jersey home with views of the Hudson River was transformed into an elegantly designed space for the couple. Natural lighting and open space abound . . .
A Fashionably Comfortable Family home
What do you see when someone says ‘family home’? Usually a quaint and cluttered home: that feels homely and lived in, with delicious smells wafting from the kitchen. At least, that’s what most of us picture when we hear that term. That’s not what PLASTERLINA pictures. This Polish design company pictures something quite different, and . . .
A Tranquil Getaway Home in China
This design takes what lies beyond the walls of the home and extends it into every part of the living space. Created by FM.X Interior Design, natural materials and muted tones are used throughout. Just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown, this “returning hut” in Fujian, China takes the homeowner away from it all and . . .
4 Fabulously Stylish Studio Apartments
Studio apartments are becoming popular all over the world. In some places this is out of necessity, there simply isn’t enough space to build new housing. Some builders are trying this new concept out of a desire to conserve energy and space, and to help others who are looking to simplify their lives. The open . . .
Tour Pierre Cardin’s £300 Million-Pound Bubble Mansion
Want to party with the rich and famous? Take a tour of the notorious haven Marion Cotillard, Rhys Ifans and Pierce Brosnan frequent after runway shows – an extravagant pink bubble palace on the French hills of Cannes. Owned by Italian designer Pierre Cardin, this interesting architectural piece is made up of ten interconnected domes . . .
A Scandinavian Style Apartment Perfect For a Small Family [Includes Floor Plan]
Anybody with a small child can attest to the fact that your apartment’s interior will never remain in place for very long. A small family can present such a heart warming scene, so shouldn’t their apartment reflect that? There are very unique challenges when it comes to designing an apartment that will house a mischievous . . .
This Gorgeous Home Is A Nature Loving Bookworm’s Paradise
You know you’re a bookworm when your idea of an outdoor activity is reading a book outside. Casa O in Mexico is the perfect blend of a library and secret garden in the middle of a bustling city. The skillful fusion of nature and city surroundings takes a page out of the most magical book . . .
A Stunning Cave House In Spain
Modern man has gone full circle. During the dawn of mankind, people used to dwell in caves. Slowly, we made our way into brick-walled houses. But lately, man has gone back to our roots. And we have to say, if we could all live in houses like these, we’d all go back to being cave . . .
Light and Modern Sophistication In A Two Bedroom Apartment
This refined two-bedroom apartment is the work of design team Vishnyakov & Pokrovsky. Titled “Honey White”, its bright interior remains minimalist but sweetly warm, emphasizing texture and material over extraneous decoration. This streamlined approach allows classic details to take center stage – additions like elegant molding, tray ceilings, and subtle medallions lend their character to . . .
Cat Owner’s Cramped Apartment Gets Room to Breathe
There’s nothing as frustrating as not having enough space to move. We weren’t created to exist in tiny spaces crammed full of our belongings. The problem becomes even worse when you have cats, which are naturally mischievous animals. This is the problem that a homeowner in central Taipei, where space is limited, faced. That is, . . .
A Book Lover’s Dream House With Great Nature Views
Ever wanted your own book-lined wall? This 1,937sqft home in Mexico City, Mexico, is both book and nature-smart. Designed by Paul Cremoux Studio, 70% of the year is dedicated to outdoor living in a light, bright, and natural indoor-outdoor flow. Rain water is drained through two filters, eliminating dependency on the grid. Direct sunlight enters . . .
Redesigned Family Retreat Built Around a Forest Glade
How do you create a contemporary, scenery-led home within an existing building? This forest-hidden gem by architect Rado Iliev and photographer Assen Emilov splits the original exterior in two, creating a wide-windowed corridor that brings the outside in. Flowing from north to south, the corridor feature is built around a compass, ensuring North, South, East . . .
Minimalist, Muted-Colour Home With Scandinavian Influences
Design themes are often touted as be-alls and end-alls. Minimalist tones must be in eggshell, white and with inbuilt decorations. Scandinavian interiors mark eclecticism, where tiled walls meet light wooden floors and smooth, wide panes. This clever design visualised by Maxim Nizovkin mixes a few of your favourite design themes together. Block-colouring wows in block . . .
Light And Charming Decor In A Compact 1-Bedroom Apartment
Located in Bucharest, this compact 1-bedroom apartment makes the most of its 55 square meter floor plan with smart organization and unique layout choices – all without forgetting to infuse the design with color, fun, and whimsy. This inspiring space is the work of the talented creatives at CRAFTR AAIM, a Bucharest-based design office whose . . .
Spacious-Looking, One Bedroom Apartment With Dark Wood Accents
City apartments are abundant, central – and often tiny. For the modern urbanite building a beautiful interior, the apartment’s compact nature can be challenging. This studio by Insight Studio in Minsk, Belarus, is a compromise between a convenient location and a contemporary design. Combining the main living areas in one innovative space makes dark corridors . . .
Attic Conversion Creates A Warm, Contemporary Home (With Floor Plans)
A family home doesn’t need to come in a standard format. A two-storey dream, this attic conversion has all the elements a great interior requires. Making the most of skylights, multi-levels, and sloping architectural features, this home designed by Ilya Eroshevich and Eugene Shilov holds a contemporary look in an unconventional location. Briefed to inject . . .
3 Studio Apartments Under 50sqm For City-Dwelling Couples (Including Floor Plans)
To make it big, living close to the city is often a must. Big cities hold big jobs – and the networking culture to support them. Many young couples move to further their careers, sacrificing a larger home space in the process. These three studio apartments under 50sqm show that living and working in style . . .