Even though these two single story homes only have 80 square meters of floor space, they feel much more spacious. The designers have utilized all varied design methods to create different spaces within the home to make it more useful. Bookshelves in both homes are used to divide up rooms and walls are used to . . .
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4 Small Apartment Designs Under 50 Square Meters
Apartments are not known for their spaciousness – inner-city locations, compact-living and budget-friendly spaces are more their forte. Living in a space under 50sqm, however, doesn’t mean that your apartment can’t look spacious. Elegant, modern designs with minimalist details are the key to creating space where little was before. Clever functionalities, such as creating two, . . .
2 Super Tiny Home Designs Under 30 Square Meters (Includes Floor Plans)
This beautiful pair of apartments may be on the smaller side, but their layouts are super smart! Each one clocks in at less than 40 square meters of floor space, yet they make the most of their compact layouts by striking the perfect balance between openness and functionality. And get ready to redefine your loft . . .
A Modern Take On Soviet Minimalism In 3 Stylish Apartments
Iya Turabelidze of interior design company Concretica describes the styles depicted here as Soviet Minimalism. While many Westerners might be more familiar with the bold patterned wallpaper, ornamental rugs, and eclectic curio that decorated early Soviet era apartments, these homes represent a more streamlined approach that rose to prominence in the 60s when minimal modernism . . .
Bright Scandinavian Decor In 3 Small One-Bedroom Apartments
Who could have too much Scandinavian decor inspiration? This post tours three small apartments with one bedroom, each decorated in simple and sleek Nordic style with bright and spacious appeal. These spaces would make the most of their long winter months thanks to the bright white-heavy interiors and streamlined furniture. In fact, their limited floor . . .
Two Takes On The Same Super-Small Apartment
How many ways could you think to decorate the same 24 square meter apartment? Martin Architects set the stage with a tidy layout, and designer Landusheva Nastia took to the drawing board to explore a range of styles that would work well with the interior. The results are fun to see! The first interior employs . . .
Four Small Studios That Explore Fun and Whimsical Styles
Although minimalistic studio apartment styles might seem easier to coordinate, there’s limit to the creativity that a constricted space can inspire. Small spaces aren’t impossible to work with: in fact, having fewer options can help residents tailor their taste for an even more powerful impact. This post looks at four ultra-compact apartments and examines the . . .
4 Small Apartments Showcase The Flexibility Of Compact Design
Limitations can be a catalyst for creativity and innovation. These small apartments demonstrate a range of styles – one minimalist, one industrial, one artistic, and the other playful yet utilitarian. Some of these compact interior designs show another way to implement a “safe” design for restricted spaces while others challenge all of the preconceived rules. . . .
Lofts That Are Anything But Industrial & Stark
Lofts are known for their harsh lines, exposed metals, a wide open spaces — so typically, they aren’t associated as being cozy and inviting. But in the heart of Beirut, architect Bernard Khoury and Cleer design studio have teamed up to create spaces that are just as warm and indulgently layered as the city’s food . . .
4 Charming Blue Accent Apartments With Compact Layouts
Choosing an accent color for a compact apartment is no easy task. It has to be a color you love, a shade with a little flexibility for future additions and embellishments, a tone that looks good in any room at any time of day. These four apartments show that a blue theme is a wonderfully . . .
Two Sophisticated Luxury Apartments In NY (Includes Floor Plans)
If you’re looking for inspiring homes, New York has plenty of hidden gems. This post examines two sprawling luxury apartments with meticulously staged interiors worth admiring. While both have several themes in common (stylish metallic accents, classic furniture) each one incorporates these elements within a different architectural background. For example, the first retains its industrial . . .
Luxurious & Inspiring Penthouses
Penthouses are synonymous with luxury. But just because your your penthouse dream home may be a bit out of reach, doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some of the incredible design ideas into your own home for a luxurious feel. Take a look at these stunning penthouses and their meticulous designs to find ideas you could bring . . .
Red and Blue: Two Colorful Apartments Under 75 Square Meters
Have you ever decorated with vibrant primaries? They’re so much fun but they’re a little tricky to get right, especially within the context of a small apartment where there’s very little room to hide the details that don’t quite flow. Primary colors are bold, showy, and impossible to ignore wherever they’re used. This post examines . . .
2 Bright Homes With Energetic Yellow Accents
Is there a color more universally associated with happiness than yellow? It can represent energy, excitement, and strength too – but as far as cheerful accent colors go, yellow is possibly the strongest candidate out there. This post looks at two homes with otherwise neutral palettes effectively brightened by small yellow accents. The first home . . .
A Pair Of Super Small Apartments With Dazzling Neon Accents
Vivid colors are an easy way to make an unforgettable impression within any interior. But using bold color schemes within a small space is a little more difficult – too much can overwhelm the eye and too little can make the theme look incidental. Add the extra challenge of coordinating bright accent colors across an . . .
Two Apartments With Sleek Grayscale Interiors
Neutral color themes are beloved for being straightforward and quite approachable. Neutrals are easy to coordinate, simple to adapt, and they pair with a nearly unlimited variety of accent colors. Grayscale interiors offer just the right amount of challenge – especially when it comes to striking balance between light and dark elements. These two homes . . .
A Warm Romantic Apartment With A Casual Feel
Designers at Svoya Studio crafted this beautiful apartment for their clients from Kiev. Words from the architect: “The customer wanted to convert the Kiev three-roomed apartment into two-roomed with a spacious area that combines the kitchen with the living and dining room as well as a bedroom with a shower room and a big closet. . . .
A Stunning Apartment With Colorful Geometric Design
This modern apartment uses stylish blue and orange paint to transform the walls with optical illusions. PLASTERLINA recently completed the design of this colorful geometry-inspired interior in Poznan, titled #Technicolor to match its vivid palette. The overall style is undeniably contemporary but there are a few traditional elements used for emphasis throughout – nice inspiration . . .
A Modern Flat with Striking Texture and Dark Styling
This luxurious home in Kiev is the work of designers Vitaly Yurov and Iryna Dzhemesiuk, a cozy and comfortable space decorated with rich textures in high contrast grayscale. Grayscale color themes are fun to work with because they’re easy to adapt as trends change, as there’s always a great variety of relevant accent colors that . . .
Artistic Apartments with Monochromatic Color Schemes
Whoever said that homes decorated exclusively in black and white have to be minimalistic? Even without vivid and exuberant colors, there are still plenty of other ways to show creativity and individuality through decor. The three homes featured in this post make the most of their monochromatic color themes by incorporating an abundance of art . . .
Amazingly Modular Small Family Apartment With Lots Of Playful Spaces
Ruetemple created this versatile home for a young family with two young children. As with anything involving energetic kids, creative thinking and smart planning were huge necessities rather than just a stylistic choice. While the bones of this small family home are rather ordinary, the architects at Ruetemple were able to accomplish amazing feats within . . .