Designer Marc Canut captures simplicity perfectly in this guest house styling. Also well suited for a small, modern home, this particular design showcases plenty of clean lines accented by graphics and pops of color. We begin in the exterior, done in simple white with wood, that showcases plenty of windows for natural light along with . . .
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.
Casa Bramasole: Yet Another Stunning Umbrian Villa
Umbria, Italy is known for its gorgeous landscapes—it is even called il cuor verde d’Italia (the green heart of Italy)—but if it were not, it should be known as the home of Casa Bramasole. Hundreds of years ago, Casa Bramasole was a farmhouse, but all that changed as recently as 2004 when it was renovated . . .
His and Hers Apartment Interior Design by Angelina Alexeeva [Visualized]
Traditionally, when one thinks of a bachelor pad, a vision of empty pizza boxes, sparse furnishings, and entirely too much plaid comes to mind. Thankfully, a wave of more sophisticated bachelor apartments has become the norm and interior designers like Angelina Alexeeva have given new life to masculine spaces. Take for instance this lovely Moscow . . .
Apartment in Ukraine [Visualized]
A quick showcase of an apartment visualization work by Ukraninian designer Elizabeth Danina.
Spectacular West Coast Penthouse in Vancouver’s Aerie II
Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain is home to eight exclusive penthouses with panoramic views of the city skyline, English Bay and Gulf Islands. This 4400 square foot residence features soaring 16′ ceilings, walls of glass, and custom finishes and features throughout. The exterior and interior are highly complimentary to one another, with the penthouse’s inside rooms fitted . . .
A Tale of Two Houses by FARM
Built for two generations, parents and an adult child, the Wall House boasts two houses connected by a stunning courtyard with dynamic oculus and minimalist design elements. Masterminded by the architects of FARM, a group of hip creative professionals, the houses sit on one large lot filled with beautiful landscaping. The main structure is a . . .
Sleek Italian Apartment in Lucca
Designed by Studiovo, this sleek, contemporary apartment makes ample use of line and form for a look that is both striking and unusual. Sharply angled ceilings, strong accent walls with key-thread characteristics and a bold black and white palette all fill the dramatic residence with a dynamic presence. Built in the historical center of Lucca, . . .
The Perfect ‘Cat House’
If you have a feline friend who rules your heart and your hearth, then you’ll appreciate I-CHI’s ‘perfect” cat house. The contemporary apartment features built-ins and other elements created especially to accommodate the owner’s beloved pet. All we can say this is one lucky kitty! Recommended Reading: Super Stylish Cat Houses, Furniture & Home Essentials . . .
Urban Loft by Nordes Design
Russian design firm Nordes creates gorgeous contemporary spaces such as the two bedroom apartment featured here. It’s a study in understated modern design sans color yet filled with textural and visual elements like rich woods, textured rugs and upholstery, contemporary artwork and photography.
Contemporary “Tower” House
This award-winning architectural wonder combines a medieval-inspired tower with a minimalist addition for a house that finds it an oft-used location for films and photo shoots. Found on PrimeShootLocations, the house boasts an uber-chic, clutter-free interior design filled with natural light and modern furnishings in an all white palette. While it doesn’t have a large . . .
Modern Lake House by John Robert Nilsson
Overby House sits high on a Varmdo island cliffside overlooking the Baltic Sea. Designed as a summer getaway by John Robert Nilsson, the modern holiday house reflects the Swedish minimalist design aesthetic beautifully with clean forms and lines, pristine white palettes and natural light wood accents. The house’s exterior was created using large expanses of glass . . .
Chic Apartment in Barcelona’s L’Eixample District
Barcelona’s tony La Nova neighborhood in the L”Eixample District hosts this chic, sun-filled apartment created to host a large group of vacationers. Set in a classical turn-of-century Gaudi-Modernist building, the apartment exudes lots of charm and festive elements such as pristine white living areas filled with comfort-minded furnishings and loads of brilliant color. The main . . .
Vietnamese Apartment With Artistic Flair [Visualized]
Here are some smart renders that show off an artistic home visualized by the ever reliable Vic Nguyen.
Modern House Interiors With Dynamic Texture and Pattern
A modern house designed by Russian firm Azovkiy & Pahomova is filled with ample texture and pattern. The mostly neutral residence is brought to life through design elements, building materials and furnishings which are equally as tactile as they are visually stimulating. Rich grained woods, patterned natural stone and sleek metal combine with dramatic textured . . .
Bradley Friesen’s Ultimate Bachelor Pad Redux
Three years in the making, this Yaletown Loft in Vancouver is the handy work of bachelor Bradley Friesen and designer Kelly Reynolds. The ultimate party pad aka beautiful living space is the perfect modern design for a single male who loves to entertain. He moved in the renovated suite circa 1990s with no plans to . . .
Tiny Parisian Studio Apartment Uses Innovative Lighting Techniques
The absence of natural light sent the owners of this tiny Parisian studio apartment to seek out the renowned French architect team of Betillon/Dorval-Bory. They ingeniously used spectral lighting to bring a polarized effect of artificial light to the tiny 65 sq ft space. The result is a sensation of warm and cool areas as . . .
Exotic Villa on the Swedish Island of Lidingo
Swedish architect Thomas Eriksson creates yet another dynamic modern villa this time on the Swedish island of Lidingo. Set high above the surrounding wild landscape, the 561 square meters villa boasts many luxurious appointments and elements. Below you’ll discover a large spa, wine room, granite enclosed shower, four bedrooms and wide open interior spaces. The entire . . .
Modern Swedish Villa by Thomas Eriksson
Built in 2010 by architects Thomas Eriksson and Magnus Dahl, this modern Swedish villa boasts almost 4,000 sq feet of living space on two levels. Multiple lounge rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and open air kitchen come together to create a welcoming family residence. Large widows and sliding doors allow light to flow through its . . .
Neutral Contemporary Apartment by W.C.H Design Studio
Taiwanese-based  W.C.H. Studio, designs art and interiors with a modern and contemporary flair. Many of their creations are light-filled, neutral spaces with comfortably inviting furnishings, unexpected architectural elements and built-ins used to fill otherwise under-utilized walls and spaces. The apartment we feature here represents their work beautifully. Visit wch-interior.com for more similar contemporary spaces by this talented . . .
Villa V by Paul de Ruiter Architects
The Villa V, designed by Paul de Ruiter, sits in the countryside of Bloemendaal, Netherlands. This modern house was built to preserve as much of the surrounding landscape as possible. To this end, a basement was excavated and the house set into the side of a hill. Large sliding glass walls on the upper and . . .
Perfectly Planned Pied-á-Terre
This 425 square foot ultimately urban overnighter by Specht Harpman is the result of an extensive transformation designed for the head of a family of ‘reverse weekenders.’ Originally a modest brownstone in New York City, it is now an enviable abode planned to perfection so to maximize space and livability. Clever cantilevering creates an adequate . . .