Somewhere in San Bernardino, Paraguay, 45 minutes away from the city of Asuncion there’s a very special house that was designed and built by architecture studio BAUEN in 2018. It sits on a beautiful, remote site with a 30-degree inclination which is not an inconvenience by any means but actually a great feature which allows…
A proper shoe storage system can mean a lot and makes a huge difference in a home. Without it the entryway seems messy and you can’t really avoid that. Of course, when it comes to the actual design and structure of the shoe storage system it’s up to you to decide what the priorities are…
With over 10 years’ experience in property styling and interior styling, Catherine Heraghty is the owner and Creative Director of The Stables. Her passion for styling is evident as she breathes life into every project with smart and simplistic styling solutions. She creates spaces that have a sense of light and warmth, and places importance…
Let’s face it: Few of us have the time and budget to do a complete design overhaul when we want a fresh look at home. The good thing is that a room doesn’t need a top-to-bottom change for a fresh look. Much of the time, changing out a piece of furniture or some accessories gives…
This penthouse apartment is the hallmark of bright and elegant interior designs. It was designed in 2018 by FADD Architects and it’s located in Naples, Italy. There are a few key elements we should mention before anything else: the overall vibe for the space is fresh and sophisticated without falling into opulence and the windows…
The world’s thinnest ceramic, just 5mm thick. Ultra-slim edges that enhance design and practicality. Brand New Novelty from Ceramica Cielo. The perfect combination of space, comfort and versatility. The functionality and natural soft shapes find a new interpretation. The harmonious lines of washbasins and sanitary wares reach an additional dimension with the COMFORT version by…
The Carroll Gardens Townhouse is located on a quiet, tree-lined street in Brooklyn. ERA was hired to bring life back to a previously renovated house where only the original stairway was intact. ERA chose finishes and fixtures, replaced mechanicals, and recreated period details during the renovation. The entire rear façade of the building was opened up…
Concrete is super popular right now, as many contemporary homes rely on it to look minimalist, crisp and trendy. we’re quite used to the idea of concrete countertops in the kitchen and even polished concrete floors in the living room but these are fairly standard features at this point. Concrete bathrooms, on the other hand,…
The Green Moon Lodge is a magical little retreat set in the jungle. You can find it in Montezuma (Costa Rica), just three minutes away from the beach. It’s a very charming house unlike anything else you’re ever going to see and the main reason for that is its one-of-a-king design. From a structural point…
This truly magnificent 4,600 sq. ft. home in Guelph’s prestigious Heritage Lake Estates community by Clapton & Marsh is Canada’s first certified luxury Net Zero Home. Features 9200 square feet of living space on an exclusive and private 1 acre Lot. A net-zero energy (NZE) home is designed and built to reduce household energy needs to…
BarlisWedlick is an award-winning, full-service firm known for designing expressive, sustainable, and soulful places to live, work, and gather. the projects embody a unique personality forged by the synthesis of highly crafted design and responsible construction. The firm’s work has received numerous Passive House awards as well as Interior Design Best of Year Awards; Interior…
Today wood shingles are not as common as they used to be mostly given the fact that they’re more susceptible to fire than the other materials. At the same time, they have a very distinctive look and they’re ideal for making the roofs and walls of buildings look a bit rustic without seeming outdated. Historically,…
We have always admired the way in which modern home office have evolved from the decades of the boring cubicles to spaces that feel fun-filled and stimulating. The trend has been truly revolutionary at times with smart offices now seeming more and more like contemporary homes with extended work areas. The Patreon Office designed by…
Smack in the middle of downtown San Francisco, a very basic apartment was converted into a spectacular space that overlooks the city. The residence is located on 19th street and required Sidell Pakravan Architects to do extensive renovation to the top floor of an existing unit and expansion of a penthouse. Combining two spaces into…
The garage, although small, is almost always treated as a storage area for basically everything that we don’t want to keep in the house. This is often associated with a rather chaotic and practically nonexistent storage system which ultimately results in a huge mess. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Give your garage…