Successful interior design does not draw gender lines, but there are certainly elements that most would consider more soft and feminine. These five homes, from Polish-based designer Monika Rogsuz, manage to use lovely, soft design features without coming across as overly saccharine or frilly. The results are spaces that bring in lovely colors, plenty 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.
Take A Peek Inside 432 Park Avenue, the Tallest Residential Building in the Western Hemisphere
While the towering buildings of the New York City skyline are constantly changing, shifting, and growing, it is rare to have any construction project overtake the most famous skyscrapers in the city. This is particularly true of apartment buildings. However, as of October 2014, when the last bit of concrete was poured, the new building . . .
3 Distinctly Themed Apartments Under 800 Square Feet (~75 square meter) with Floor plans
Whether it is a matter of budgeting in an expensive urban market or a purposeful lifestyle choice for those minimalists who want to eliminate clutter, living in small spaces is an increasingly popular option. Just in the last few weeks, this blog has featured posts on super small homes, tiny spaces with open floor plans, . . .
2 Simple, Super Beautiful Studio Apartment Concepts For A Young Couple [Includes Floor Plans]
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Being a young couple can be a challenge. You may just be starting out in your careers, saving to buy a home, or just trying to find your footing in the world. On top of that, moving in together for the first time is stressful. But a few talented designers have decided to take on . . .
3 Gorgeous Apartment Interiors in Rich, Warm, Tones
The designers at Studio.O., a design firm located in Warsaw, Poland can take what just appears as a space and transform it into a unique and welcoming home. In the projects presented here, we have a chance to explore three different homes that each offer their own take on what it means to be comfortable. . . .
Incredible Vertical Garden Walls Bring Vibrant Life to a Contemporary Apartment Interior
The best interior designs do not, in fact, feature a surprising element around every corner. In fact, the best designs keep to basic colors, simple objects, and bring focus to one or two truly unique pieces. In this contemporary apartment, from the team at SVOYA Studio, it is impossible to ignore the amazing vertical gardens . . .
Stunning Desert Abode Fit For A James Bond Villain
When most of us dream of a luxury home of our own, our mind may wander to a penthouse in Manhattan, a villa in the South of France, or a private tropical cabana. But it takes a special kind of person to find their own sense of luxury in the solitude of the desert. For . . .
Kiev Apartment Showcases Sleek Design with Surprising Playful Elements
Sophisticated interior design depends on a harmony among many different elements. A home needs to use space efficiently, be comfortable for its inhabitants as well as guests, and create this atmosphere with style. By combining sleek modern elements, such as exposed concrete and low profile platform beds, with playful colors and surprising splashes of fun, . . .
Private Beach Villas Offer Spectacular Ocean Views and Luxurious Interiors
Once an area that many tourists were reluctant to visit, Vietnam has since become a tourist hub for travelers from around the world. One of the many attractions the Southeast Asian country offers is access to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This cluster of beach villas, named Oceanique Villas, by MM+ Architects in . . .
Luxurious Home Uses Wood and Stone Elements to Marry Interiors and Exteriors
Although every home exists with both an interior and an exterior, in many cases the two can feel like completely different buildings. However, this home from Portugese architects Anastasia Arquitetos makes every effort to ensure the outside and inside of the home exist in harmony. By utilizing large windows and many natural elements such as . . .
Bright and Sunny Amsterdam Apartment Renovation
Although it’s a beautiful and historic city, Amsterdam is also home to typically gloomy weather. This presented a challenge – and an inspiration – for the architects from MAMM Design when they were renovating this 85-year-old apartment that was exceptionally dreary. The team eventually took a cue from the homeowners’ desire for more sunlight and . . .
Two Cheerful Apartments with Creative Storage and Splashes of Color
Sometimes all it takes is some carefully placed splashes of color to really bring a space to life. In these two apartments, meticulously designed by the Ukraine-based team at Mooseberry Design, we can see just what a difference some vibrance can make.
A Beautiful Melbourne House That Connects With Its Exteriors
One of the most difficult challenges that architects and designers can face is the task of keeping the historic look and fixtures in older buildings while also paying heed to modern design elements. The architects at Australia’s Techné Architecture and Interior Design have taken on that challenge with this house in the Fitzroy suburb of . . .
Karakoy Loft Uses Rich Wood Features and Creative Industrial Elements
This stunning project from the design team at Istanbul’s Ofist is truly one of a kind. The loft, designed specifically for a bachelor client, has a variety of creative features that are not just beautiful but tailored to the physical experience of the space. We’re delighted to be able to give you a look inside . . .
Luxury Spanish Villa with Golf Course Views
Who hasn’t dreamed of living in a home with a golf course view? Whether you want a country club membership with pool privileges or are a serious golfer with dreams of PGA fame, this luxury villa in the La Vinya area surrounding the PGA Catalunya Resort, could be your dream home. The design from architects . . .
3 Super Small Homes With Floor Area Under 400 Square Feet (40 square meter)
There are more people alive on the planet than there have ever been before. Coupled with the fact that more and more people are being drawn tot he convenience and culture of urban living and it should come as no surprise that we have come to value design that is able to use space efficiently. . . .
Gorgeous Desert Mountain Retreat with Two Bedroom Guest House and Amazing Pool
The desert surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona is extensive and can be punishing, but a night in this modern home would be far from roughing it. Nestled in to the gated Desert Mountain community, which features six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, it’s a customer built tribute to comfort and modern southwest style. Recommended Reading: 50 Unique . . .
Casa Sierra Leona: A Mexico City Tribute to Modernism
This stunning home from architect José Juan Rivera Río is located on the outskirts of the Mexico City sprawl. Built in 2014, the home takes its inspiration from the modernism of the 1960’s but puts its own beautiful modern twist on the style. Via Arch Daily.
Luxurious Modern Cottage With Rich Warm Textures & Playful Kids’ Spaces
Far beyond a typical suburban house, this modern cottage, with an interior from Ukrainian design firm DA-Design, includes many unique and elegant touches. Each room, from an open dining and kitchen area, to a playroom that any child would beg for, is its own beautiful world. At the same time, the designers have made the . . .
Beautiful Attic Apartment with Clever Design Features (Includes Floor Plans)
The key to great interior design when it comes to small spaces is being able to use the same space for more than one purpose. In this top floor apartment, located just outside of Warsaw, the designers at 081 Architects have been able to do just that. From a stylish dressing area tucked into the . . .
Small Open Plan Home Interiors
When a home measures just a couple hundred feet, adding in a lot of walls and room dividers can wreak havoc and make things feel even smaller. Luckily, the talented designers featured in this post are able to work with these small spaces and their open floor plans. The resulting apartments are still small, but . . .