We have a thing for small spaces. Having featured small space solutions for houses (remember the 344 sqft & 480 sqft ones?) which can barely boast of any area to play around with, we are back again with a new gem from Portugal which puts its 474 sqft area to maximum use. Designed by Consexto . . .
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House with stunning views in Cape Town, South Africa
Unusual architecture:check; Seemingly impossible location:check; Rim flow swimming pools: double check. If this stunning 7 bedroom villa commanding a 270 degree view of mountain, downtown and ocean doesn’t generate E-N-V-Y from you we don’t know what would. Designed and furnished by Stefan Antoni Architects this little gem in Cape Town comes with Poggenpohl kitchens, top . . .
An Art Enthusiast’s Home
Russian artist and art theorist, Vasily Kandinsky once described the color white as “a great silence that shrouds its life from our understanding…not a dead silence but one pregnant with possibilities”. He lived generations ago, but we feel that this contemporary villa by Beel and Achtergael Architects would have befitted a true art enthusiast like . . .
A Modern Eclectic House Tour
Who doesn’t like touring a cool house? Check out these fabulous images of a beautiful eclectic home in London photographed by 1st Option agency. Aside from the lovely job they did photographing this delightful space, its pretty clear that this is not your typical cookie cutter home! The family has personalized every space with a . . .
3D Interior Design Inspiration
We came across an Israel based studio that visualizes and renders fabulous images of interiors and exteriors using 3d rendering software. One of the challenges put before the firm was to visualize this Eco-Golf House that blurs the borders between its interiors and exteriors. The project brief also required them to create the dense vegetation . . .
Glass Facade Reveals Architecturally Sculpted Home
This urban modern house was designed by Bassam el Okeily and Karla Menten in Bilzen, Belgium. The architects did an amazing job bringing a transparent mysteriousness to the facade of this home which is made entirely of glass and behind it layered and protruding angles, cut outs for the two balconies. Their philosophy is rooted . . .
A Shadow Box of a Green Home
Don’t we all just love serene homes within forests? This very small green home was designed by Mutsue Hayakusa who specializes in green architecture by creating beautiful “cell spaces” and making very small homes comfortably functional and efficient. This project was quite interesting for its desolate location and design concept with it’s architectural play on . . .
Carriage House takes on a Marvelous Renovation
New York City’s prime real estate brings us a newly renovated Carriage House in downtown Manhattan that is now on the market for your drooling pleasure. It took 2 years to complete the major overhaul and now the entire rear wall of this building is dressed in glass walls and provides marvelous views from each . . .
The World’s Most Expensive Home Is Ready for its Owner
‘Mansion’ is not the word but perhaps there shouldn’t be one to describe an entire high-rise building designed as a single family home. The owner Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in India and chairman to the country’s largest private sector company. His 1 billion dollar home took 7 years to complete and now stands . . .
Paradise in Germany: A Modern Minimalist Dream House
This minimalist white home is indeed a reflection of clean, pure and serene environment, but what makes it luxurious are the materials and technology with which each edifice is constructed. Apparently, splashes of abstract color sparsely strewn here and there are enough to satisfy a modern palette. The clean-lined architecture and simple landscape at this . . .
Amazing House Built Across a River
This rustic retreat was built right in the heart of Three Rivers, California near the entrance to Sequoia National Park where the enchantment of wildlife sightings runs wild. What also happens to run wild is the river that flows under this home, something that has never been done before or ever since! Kaweah Falls was . . .
The House that Parks a Lamborghini in the Living
Today we are featuring this exquisitely modern two-story residence located in the Shokrane area of Tokyo. From the dramatically high ceilings hang beautiful abstract sculptures and bed-sized chandeliers. Also furnished with modern classic chairs and steel-framed glass floors are floating rooms throughout the museum-like home, all designed by Takuya Tsuchida. We suppose it has the . . .
50 Luxury Oases that could tempt you into early retirement
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. What you are about to witness here today may cause arguably favorable reactions. These side effects may include your heart skipping a beat or two, tingling sensations down your back, and the release of your mind into a permanent state of euphoria. Some people may experience their faces turning . . .
O House: A Super Luxurious Lakeside Home In Switzerland
Considering where it is located, the shape should come as no suprise. If this Swiss cheese block of a house with a stunning view of Lake Lucerne doesn’t generate a bit of envy from you, your karma is strong! Designed by Philippe Stuebi Architekten & Eberhard Tröger the ‘O house’ has all the signs of . . .
Decorating in White: Gorgeous White Interior Design Inspiration
We’re all familiar with the old adages “less is more” and “a cluttered home is a cluttered mind.” No one in their right mind desires to live in a claustrobic space- like apartments aren’t small enough as it is!? And while most of us will agree with these wisdoms, space does become a challenge when . . .
Beachfront House in California
An architectural beauty sits on the Pacific coast of Southern California where the blue ocean and sky provide all the color you need. It could be why this modern beach house is dressed in white from head to toe. Or perhaps architects Richard Meier and Michael Palladino left it up to the clients high-end art . . .
Elevated Swimming Pool With Glass Walls
Building a big home on a small lot always presents the conundrum of getting the most bang for your buck while keeping the essence of luxury living intact. The home we feature today is a residential structure that was built for a young family located in an urban city of Argentina. This project was a . . .
Modern House Boat with Rooftop Garden
House boats have traditionally been an alternative lifestyle for those irresistably drawn to a water bound lifestyle. This subculture of boat dwellers either work in the fishing industry or living on a budget have simply have made their humble boat a home. In fact more recently we are seeing custom designed boats becoming a permanent . . .
A summer house that blends with nature
We don’t know about you but we have always loved homes that are surrounded by trees and vegetation. There is something so relaxing about them. Okay, maybe they don’t have those spectacular views or the always-play-on mood you associate with beach houses but they are just so connected with nature. And this home rendered out(computer . . .
House with mesmerising ocean views, Kerala
Okay, this is the kind of house that makes you want to pinch yourself spin a totem just to verify that you aren’t dreaming. This little beauty is located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Chowara, Kerala, [a 30 minute drive from Trivandrum, which is from where I am writing this ] and . . .
Home of the legendary designer Eero Aarnio
If you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that you do not require any specific introduction to Eero Aarnio. The Finnish interior designer has produced some of the most iconic modern furniture pieces of the 1960s (Ball Chair, Bubble Chair, Pastil Chair, just to name a few) and his work graces art . . .