Contemporary Cocoon House

This sleek example of modern architecture, by Stephan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects-or SAOTA, embraces the indoor-outdoor living ethos, with slide away panels and retractable glass doors to allow nature in and everyday living to flow out; on the flip side, this home can shroud itself in it’s delicate sliding panels to gently cocoon it’s inhabitants.

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Modern Japanese Home

Old and new are juxtaposed within this interesting example of Japanese architecture, by interior visualizer Heung-Yeol, Yong. Traditional Japanese paper screens close of a simple, understated bedroom scheme from a highly contemporary metal staircase, and more reveal a modern open plan living area complete with glossy kitchen diner. Clean lines, natural materials and dramatic use . . .

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Living Rooms With Great Views

Imagine lounging in your living room, a crackling open fire at one side, and an enveloping panoramic view at the other; peace and serenity itself. Clear your busy mind and take a wander with us through this parade of stunning living rooms, blessed with even more breathtaking views. Recommended Reading:  40 Living Room Color Ideas . . .

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Perfectly Peaceful Designer Pad

This amazing five bedroom, four bathroom, luxury pad in Queenstown, New Zealand, is outstanding in architectural design and attention to detail. The 7,535 Sq. Ft. property is described by New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty as featuring specialty items such as an enviable state of the art theatre room, a stunning indoor swimming pool with a . . .

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3D Adaptation Of Architect Bruno Erpicum’s Labacaho House

Belgian architect Bruno Erpicum’s Labacaho House in Spain inspired German architectural visualization powerhouse Lichtecht to recreate the house in 3D. Talk about a cross European collaboration! The visuals show off the house under day and dusk lighting conditions and provide some great eye candy for design lovers. Check them out.

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Modern Red Apartment For A Young Couple [Visualized]

This fresh young apartment styling by Sergey Baskakov proves that great and striking design can be implemented even on a small scale. Vibrant red accents add a huge amount of punch in these limited quarters, and are prevented from appearing too overpowering by being teamed with expanses of white and cream, to cool the heat . . .

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Living and Dining

With open layouts in demand for contemporary homes, one of the most popular space combinations is the living room and dining space. Homeowners often like to combine the two social spaces to make gatherings a more organic affair, where guests can wander freely between the two areas, enjoying good food and maximum comfort in one . . .

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