When it comes to designing comfortable homes when there is little square footage to work with, there are many places to look for a solution. Many designers start, understandably, with the ceiling. When you have vertical space to grow, the possibilities for design open up, from lofted beds to skylights, there are a litany of . . .
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.
Two Homes for Stylish Young Families Who Love the Industrial Look
Bringing a child into your life is probably the biggest decision anyone could make. But that doesn’t mean that it has to dictate where you live and how you decorate. These two urban chic homes are set up to accommodate the tastes of the parents as well as the needs of a new child. With . . .
Classy Studios with Subtle, Stylish Accents
Creating a stylish studio is never a simple task. When nearly everything is out in the open, the challenge is to find comfort and privacy without the traditional options of walls and doors. The studios featured here have managed to do just that. Each is sophisticated and certainly stylish but in a subtle way that . . .
Luxury Home Design: 3 Inspirational Projects
Many of us will never have the chance to truly live in the lap of luxury. Indeed, even the services of the architects and designers featured on this blog are out of reach for the majority of people. But that is the beauty of being able to share such images. We can all see what . . .
Converted Industrial Space Becomes a Pretty, Sunny Apartment
If you enjoyed the our feature on industrial spaces converted to modern apartments yesterday, here is more of the same but with a different vibe. The industrial space featured here, converted with the help of UK interior design firm Cloud, is anything but dark and dreary. Instead, light colors, clean lines, and plenty of sunlight . . .
4 Small Studio Apartments Decorated in 4 Different Styles (All Under 50 Square Meters With Floor Plans)
The size of an apartment might dictate how many people can comfortably live there, or how big a sofa can be, but it does not have to dictate the interior style. The four apartments in this post definitely show that, with each firmly situated in its own style while still making full use of its . . .
Sophisticated Kiev Home Makes Creative Use of Natural Materials
170 square meters (1829 square feet) is more than enough for a stylish and sophisticated home. This particular space, brought to us by visualizers at BIM Group, goes above and beyond in proving just that. Of special note in this home is the preference for a variety of natural materials that, while of course shaped . . .
3 Feminine Apartments Designed For 3 Sizes
When a space is your own, you are free to explore whatever makes you feel comfortable and happy. Not every woman has the same idea about what is beautiful, but it is safe to say that most women take a lot of pride in their homes, whether that means decorating with fresh flowers, creating flattering . . .
3 Open Studio Apartment Designs
There is something beautiful about living in a studio apartment. It is a space you have all to yourself, everything just as you want it. There is never too much to clean and it’s nearly impossible to accumulate too much clutter since there just isn’t room for it. The three studio apartments featured in this . . .
2 Beautifully Modern Minimalist Asian Designs
Modern minimalism is sometimes perceived as cold, serious, or sparse. These beautifully designed spaces by Fertility Design show just the opposite, combining together unique design approaches with plenty of texture, smart storage solutions, and pops of color.
Golf Course Views and a Striking Exterior Make for a Modern Marvel
Living with the view of a golf course is a certain kind of accomplishment. It speaks to luxury, relaxation, and the ability to enjoy the finer things in life. This house on the edge of a golf course in Valencia, Spain, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, is no different although the way in which it . . .
3 Creative Apartment Designs Perfect for Young Families
Being new parents is a magical – albeit stressful – time. Sharing the love that you have for your spouse and your child with the world is beautiful. But sharing your space with them isn’t always quite so easy. That’s why we’ve decided to feature these designs that manage to make living in somewhat cramped . . .
Living Small With Style: 2 Beautiful Small Apartment Plans Under 500 Square Feet (50 Square Meters)
While sometimes bigger can be better, that’s just not always an option, especially in densely populated cities. Luckily, the right designer can take even a small space and turn it into a home that is not just functional, but actually quite stylish.
A Hipster Inspired Design Concept for Russian Gaming Magazine Editor
They say that you should dress for the job you want. But that doesn’t just mean your clothes. The place you live should also be a reflection of your ambitions, passions, and dreams. In this post, we’re featuring a design concept from designer Denis Krasikov for the editor of Russia’s biggest gaming magazine. The design . . .
A Single-Family Home Interior in Cool Shades of Gray
The Polish city of Grudziądz sits on the Vistula River in the northern part of the country. It in this mid-sized city that you will find this beautiful and almost haunting home, designed by the team at Tamizo Architects, who we have featured before on this site. In the photos that follow it is interesting . . .
4 Contemporary Home Visualizations with Sleek Sophistication
When it comes to luxury interior design, beautiful results often start with a careful visualization. The homes featured in this post come from Ando Studio Fine Art Renderings and give designers and homeowners a chance to look at the dynamic possibilities any home can have, from unique furnishings to creative lighting design and every other . . .
A Creative Brick House Controls the Interior Climate and Looks Amazing
There are certain ideas about what a brick house looks like that pervade most of our imaginations. Of course, that’s probably why most of us are not architects. The professionals at Tropical Space have a much wilder imagination when it comes to how to use brick in contemporary structures, as evidenced by the Termitary House. . . .
A Warm Wood Home in Taiwan with a Beautiful Cozy Reading Nook
When a home is warm and welcoming, it becomes a place that is a joy to be. Evenings spent on the sofa or simply curled up with a good book are imbued with a new type of pleasure. There is nothing more important calling your name outside or online. Just the simple quiet of your . . .
Stone and Wood Make a Dark, Masculine Interior
There are a lot of ways to be masculine and there is no one style or color palette that indicates something is masculine. However, this house from the designers at Thee ID is definitely a comfortable place where a man could get comfortable. Not florals or frills or splashes of pink to be found anywhere. . . .
A Warm Stone Exterior Houses an Intimate Residence and Private Art Gallery
In the forests of Guatemala, there is no shortage of scenery. Even in the heart of Guatemala City, four volcanoes are visible. Although this home is tucked away, removed from the bustle of the capital, it has the same spectacular scapes and indeed the building, from architect Solis Colomer, is largely informed by the nature . . .
A Full Time Home that Feels Like a Vacation
Many people dream of a beachside home where they can retire and spend their golden years basking in the summer sun and ocean air. But for the lucky few, it is possible to make these dreams come true a bit earlier, as is the case for this modern Australian home from the architects at Rolf . . .