Every city has hidden gems, beautiful architectural treasures that become more and more amazing the more you get to know about them. London has quite a few of these and many are private homes. Today we’re showing our top ten favorite modern homes in London. Keep an eye out for more of these lovely surprised…
There’s something truly wonderful about mid-century modern furniture and coffee tables in particular. They’re known for their warmth and familiar designs and they’re appreciated for their ability to look elegant while also embracing a casual aesthetic. We love the ease with which mid-century modern coffee tables manage to make living rooms look inviting and comfortable…
Already familiar with the amazing work that interior design studio ARRCC does, the owners of a holiday retreat located in Cape Town asked them to their magic and to infuse their house with their signature style. This time, however, the studio did something a bit different as they also included lots of ethnic details in…
The BT House occupies a corner plot somewhere in Cabreúva, in Brazil and is a very special residence for a variety of reasons. First of all, the site benefits from a great location which gives it an open and uninterrupted view as well as tons of privacy. The steel frame is a signature design element…
Although not every bedroom has them, shelved can give this room a lot of personality plus they can also be super practical and useful for storing and displaying all sorts of items including books, artwork, accessories and much more. With that in mind, we thought it might be cool to check out some of the…
You know that feeling when you’re in a furniture store just looking around and a piece catches your eye or when you’re browsing a furniture catalog and something immediately stands out? It’s those furniture pieces that we’re after so we’ve searched far and wide to assemble a little collection that we think you’d really enjoy…
Pretty much everyone agrees that having a backyard is amazing but why exactly is that? We have at least ten ways to answer that question. Let’s put it like this: think of all the cool ways in which you could design your backyard and all the great features you could add to it. If you…
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…
Kelsey McGregor is an award-winning, full-service interior designer that specializes in creating inspired and livable designs that marry beauty and function. With a reputation as one of the leading home design and styling experts in Oklahoma, clients love Kelsey because of her ability to create a genuine sense of ease with her personable, approachable style….
The IC House is a modern residence located in Chile. It was designed and built by PAR Arquitectos and it sits on an almost flat piece of land. The project was completed in 2019. This modern house aims to retain a small footprint but at the same time to include a large patio and garden…
It seems these days everything is smart. We have smartphones, TVs, watches, mirrors and even smart toilets. That’s right, toilets are smart too and before you ask we’ll quickly list their most common characteristics. First of all, what we perceive now as being just a regular, standard toilet was once quite revolutionary. In 1596 Sir…
What does a typical Nordic house look like? We can all guess that it would most certainly have a simple aesthetic, with a modern yet also timeless look. However, when it comes to specifics, it’s best to have a look at some actual houses and see what makes them stand out. With that in mind,…
Choosing the right lighting piece makes an enormous difference in the ambiance of a room. Modern chandeliers are the best bet for the biggest impact in any space. Not only does a dramatic chandelier draw attention upward, but it also emphasizes the style of the interior, be it glamorous, industrial, minimalist or just plain modern….
From the street there’s absolutely no glimpse inside this house. Three large concrete blocks frame a small entrance, creating a facade that’s completely closed off. At the back of the side, however, things are very different. Studio Querkopf Architekten were very specific in their design, wanting to give this modern villa the appearance of a…
An old barn on the brink of going to ruin was salvaged by its owner who worked with architecture studio La Firme and ultimately managed to convert the old structure into a charming and modern house. However, you can’t really tell that just by looking of the building because it basically preserved its original architecture…