Two concrete units, one at the top and one at the bottom, with opposite orientations and yet in perfect harmony – this is how we’d describe this wonderful residence from Vila Princesa, Brazil. The house was designed and built by studio Rmk! Arquitetura and offers a total of 456 square meters of living space. Completed…
Inspired by fashion and borrowing a palette from nature, Melanie Turner’s interiors possess a timeless quality that celebrate architectural details and classic design. With a background in commercial and residential interiors and construction, Melanie works closely with clients to design homes that reflect the owner’s style and personality and provide a sophisticated, yet unassuming, refuge….
Meg is an Interior Stylist who initially began her career in Event Marketing upon graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University. After Freelancing in the design space for several years, Meg officially became Meg Cassidy Creative Inc. in 2017 and has embarked on several beautiful residential projects with some exceptional clients including projects across North America. Meg…
Whether you’re working from home or in an office space, a good desk is a must. Of course, what that actually means is very subjective and can differ from case to case. It’s important to set your priorities straight so you know exactly what you’re looking for. Even then you have tons of options to…
The secret to creating an interior design that stands the test of time is balance. That of course translates into a variety of different design strategies, depending on each project’s defining characteristics and requirements. In the case of this 80 square meter apartment located in Curitiba, Brazil the goal was to design a bachelor pad…
A lot of things can guarantee the success of a coffee shop. Things like location, great flavor, good service and an outstanding design can potentially help it stand and become a landmark. The new location of the Kaizer coffee co. definitely has that last part covered. This was a project completed by architecture and interior…
Children’s rooms always need to be a place where kids can hide away from the world. The Cloud Bed is a suspended bed designed to create a sense of intimacy and make children feel sheltered. It is a nest suspended among the clouds, where little ones can go to read, play or relax in a soft, cosy dimension. Designed with…
Although summer kitchens are not usually very elaborate, they can take on a variety of different forms. The architects and designers from studio Atamanenko completed in 2017 a very interesting project in this regard. Their task was to build a summer kitchen in the courtyard of a country house from Tula in Russia. They also…
Being able to see potential in what others may consider a ruin beyond any hope is definitely something not many people can do. That’s exactly what makes projects such as this one so special. In 2013 the drastic transformation of an old barn located in Sprundel, the Netherlands started, when the current owners purchased the…
When designing and decorating a teenager’s room it’s important to focus a lot of customization and all the ways in which the space can be personalized. This doesn’t mean that the design can’t still be very simple. In fact, simple is what we love most so we looked for a few ideas that can make…
If a space lacks character that’s usually something you can correct by adding a few interior design accents, something that can spice up the space and bring the existing decor to life. There are actually a lot of different ways to do that. You could hang something on a wall, add some accent lighting, a…
Interior design with a soul. A sense of place. Reflecting your desires, personality, and style. Sandra is the founder and principal designer of House of Funk, a full-service and online interior design firm with offices in NY and NJ. House of Funk creates thoughtful homes with an emphasis on clean lines and soulful touches, all…
The pitched roof is a classic… it’s what kids put on their houses when they first learn how to draw and also what the house emoji shows on all our modern devices. But what is a pitched roof exactly? That’s actually easy to deduce. A pitched roof slopes downwards at an angle, usually in two…
Lately, the architecture and interior design industries have been leaning more and more towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials, with bamboo being a prime candidate. Even though technically bamboo is a form of grass, it’s a very strong, durable and highly flexible material. Initially, it was a popular flooring material and later started being used as…
The kitchen may as well be considered the most important room in the house since it packs a ton of functionality in a usually compact form. That’s even more true in the case of modern and contemporary kitchens which are part of open floor plans and directly embedded into the social area. Even for someone…