This funky 160 square meter (~1722 square feet) apartment, by architect Larisa Nikitenko, overlooks the picturesque historic centre of Kharkov, resting in the bend of two rivers. The place was designed on the premise of being comfortable, functional and restful for an active family, a hit list that would probably suit many of us. It . . .
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.
Russian Home Design: A Menagerie of Modern Hues
This Russian home, designed by architect Andrew Stuben, holds a slightly unusual approach to a contemporary interior. We have become accustomed to finding stark white walls with zingy accents, or perhaps a smooth all-over cream given edge with black base notes, but the palette of this place is of a different mix. The juxtaposed color . . .
Faena House: Miami Beachside Penthouse With Layers of Luxury
In 2014, The Faena Group-founded by Alan Faena and partnered by Len Blavatnik-is set to launch its first phase of global expansion in Miami Beach, and it is this beachside location where we will view an amazing layer cake of dream apartments that have sprawling sea views so fabulous that they could make you feel . . .
A Grand Lakeside Home with Rustic Charm
This sprawling two story lake residence, created by Texas based design firm Cornerstone Architects, enjoys waterside views out front with a tropical poolside paradise to the rear. Within the home rustic charm prevails, with warm wood grain, bold wrought iron, and terracotta tiling.
Microsoft Co-founder and Billionaire Paul Allen’s New $27M Home
Take a stroll around the grounds and have a peek through the keyhole into a billionaire lifestyle, as we delve into the new home of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Pricey pads like this one prickle almost everyone’s interest, as they afford a kind of luxury that very few of us can buy, though this one . . .
Lakeside Summer Home
This lakeshore summer home is the cumulative dream of a family who had spent numerous vacations on Lake Okanagan, and who longed to have a hideaway that was as welcoming as their favorite location, and that would continue to welcome the growing family for generations to come. The family began making sketches of their imagined . . .
Segmented Cubes Residence, Israel
This intriguing dwelling comes from the extraordinary vision of Argentinian architect Nestor Sandbank, who currently lives in Israel working as part of the ‘Extreme Makeover Israel’ team. As well as performing extreme home makeovers, Sandbank also designs high-end homes like we see here for the rich and elite. This particular home explores a mature family’s . . .
A Spectacular Beverly Hills House
Situated in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, atop three tiers of hillside garden borders that have been carved into the hillside in a sweeping stepped arrangement, 1201 Laurel Way is a vast home in an impressive self-contained enclosure. Downtown Los Angeles, Catalina, and the coastline of California are sprawled out in stunning view from this home, . . .
Contemporary Bauhaus Style Home in Haifa
Taking a cue from the Bauhaus-heavy styles in the French Carmel neighborhood of Haifa in Israel, architects from pitsou kedem this house is a beautiful example of how styles that were once cutting edge can be updated and remain relevant and beautiful.
Bridge House: Home Across A Stream
For some people, the ultimate vacation retreat is a sprawling beach house in a balmy climate. But for true nature lovers, nothing compares to a cabin deep in the mountains where a whole family can relax next to a roaring fire while snow falls outside. This North Carolina cabin, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains . . .
Stunning 312 square feet (29 sq meter) Micro Apartment
Sometimes it feels a bit like our homes become like fishbowls. The bigger they are, the more stuff we acquire to fill them up. But do we really need all that square footage? The team at 3XA, who designed and built this micro apartment in Wroclaw, Poland would say no. At only 312 square feet . . .
Apartment Design For Pilot & Aviation Enthusiast
Virtually any architect can take an unadorned apartment and create a space that is pretty and modern. But it’s when that designer can draw on the personality and aesthetic preferences of the apartment’s owner that something truly inspired happens. This PoznaÅ„ apartment, from Polish architecture firm mode:lina, took tremendous inspiration from the owner’s love of . . .
Light and Dark Apartment Design Inspiration
Many modern apartment designs, including those featured on this site, rely on bright neon pops of color to give the rooms a more playful feel. However, there is always something to be said for the more subdued and sophisticated choice of monochromatic design. In the first of these two urban apartments, both photographed by the . . .
Hawaiian Oceanfront Mansion With Spectacular Views And 50m Lap Pool
This beautiful oceanfront home is located in the Waikaumalo-Maulua Homesteads on the Big Island in Hawaii. The sprawling estate was constructed from the best materials available and is designed to last for generations. Additionally, the home features unparalleled athletic facilities and is fully accessible for the handicapped, making it a comfortable and luxurious home for . . .
Minimalist Home In The Mountains
We don’t usually publish unfurnished houses but decided to make an exception here. This mountain home, designed by architects from yuusuke karasawa architects, is situated in the mountains of Japan’s Bōsō Peninsula and takes the simple form a cube and transforms it into a unique and almost futuristic space. Without the typical “mountain cabin” effects . . .
Sparkling Urban Apartment Design
Living in an urban environment while raising children can be a struggle. High-rise apartments simply don’t offer the room to run, play, and be a kid that suburban homes can. But one modern couple has risen to the challenge with their cozy, modern apartment that uses whimsical and colorful touches to add a fun and . . .
Ultramodern, Sleek House With Sharp Lines
With this house, interior designer Eric Kant has gone to great lengths to create a home that is not only sleek and stylist, but also has all the trappings of modern luxury. This means expansive closet space, tucked away nooks for reading, studying, or telecommuting, and ample seating areas that offer inhabitants both a literal . . .
Matthew Perry’s Malibu Beach House
While blockbuster stars like Mel Gibson may get the most attention for living along the beach in Malibu, it seems there is also room for the occasional sitcom star. Due to some secretive negotiations, it has only recently been reported that former Friends star Matthew Perry purchased a beachfront home in the famous neighborhood two . . .
Colorful and Funky Interiors [Visualized]
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In an era where modern designs are often praised for lack of clutter and clean precise lines, many artists are afraid to include the real elements of living, like family photos, souvenirs and other everyday comforts. However, Romi Volentino has taken his considerable 3D visualization skill and added vibrant colorful elements wherever he can. These . . .
50 Shades of Grey: Design Edition
Oftentimes, before a space is decorated or sometimes even before it is even built, expert designers are brought in to create rich, realistic visualizations of how the space could look. This is an example of just how stunning this kind of modeling work can be. Designers from the eastern Europe-based Viarde have created a sleek, . . .
Ando Studio: Modern Home and Luxury Apartment Renderings
The artists at Israeli design studio Ando Studio have dedicated themselves to stylish and creative renderings of unique spaces. The two homes included here are certainly no exception. With a careful attention to detail, the artists have managed to fold in design elements that do not blend in with the architectural specifications, but rather enhance . . .