Read More : Ravishing Collection of Living Spaces Exemplifying An Eclectic Residence Design














Custom home building and remodeling company Refined imagined a home where natural light meets modern design lines in a successful effort to offer its inhabitants the best customized design. Seen as an elegant background for daily life, the collection of carefully designed spaces f...

Read More : Do the Twist: Sleek Minimal Pen With Smart User Interaction
















The humble pen just got a little more stylish. London design group Beyond Object re-thought the boring, uninspired form factor of the ink pen, making it into a sophisticated object with a novel operating mechanism.


The minimalist Align pen is composed of 3 sections. When not...

Read More : Casa Rambla by LAND Arquitectos faces out over the Pacific Ocean













Columns arranged in V formations support the overhanging roof of this idyllic seaside residence in Chile, which offers occupants panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean (+ slideshow).


Designed by Santiago firm LAND Arquitectos, Casa Rambla is a weekend home on the seafront in Zapallar...

Read More : Modern Private Residence Defined by Light, Tranquility and Reflection














A modern private residence stands out among neighbors with enticing design lines that hint towards an upgraded comfort and relaxation level. Occupying an urban plot in Winchester, England, this new family home showcases its part dark grey brick, part cedar-cladded skin with r...

Read More : Mid-Century Modern in Lincoln by Flavin Architects













By Magaly • 47 mins ago


This mid-century modern home is located in Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA.
It was designed by Flavin Architects and completed in 2014.
















Mid-Century Modern in Lincoln by Flavin Architects:
“This remodel of a mid-century gem is located in the tow...

Read More : Curb Appeal











Okay, so we’;ve lived here for over eighteen months and I planned on painting the front door over a year ago. (You can read about it here.) It was one of those things that went on the back burner…until now. It’;s finally done and it’;s amazing how a bit of color...

Read More : Boomslang walkway by Mark Thomas and Henry Fagan extends over a forest canopy













Cape Town architect Mark Thomas and engineer Henry Fagan have completed a sinuous wooden walkway that meanders through the treetops of a botanical garden on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain (+ slideshow).


The project was initiated to celebrate the centennary of the Kirstenbosch...

Read More : A Small Charming Apartment Filled With Practicality and Style















The laidback neat style of this small apartment is both inviting and charming. The older designed concept with wainscoting and decorative molding along the windows and lower-part of the wall gives the area a unique appeal with hints of shabby chic accents. Distressed furnishings...

Read More : Terra Wind: Amphibious RV Goes from Land to Sea
















If you’re ever torn between purchasing a boat or an RV and you’ve got roughly $ 1.2 million dollars in the bank, here’s a solution that gives you the best of both worlds: a luxury RV that can be driven straight into water. The Terra Wind Amphibious Motorcoach looks like an ordin...

Read More : Raw and Sophisticated Design for Tough Mudder’s Brooklyn Headquarters














Working in a modern office should induce an understanding of the brand through the surrounding design. Clients who step inside the offices should be able to describe what you do and how you do it just by absorbing the colors, shapes and work atmosphere. Tough Mudder’s He...

Read More : Jalousie sideboard by Hekla












The Jalousie sideboard by Hekla is one amazing looking pieces of furniture. I love the sliding brass doors on this. I would imagine it would be perfect for electronics, not only for the remotes but airflow and cooling. The scale of the piece is nice but of course I would have to have...

Read More : Dream Home : Troxell by Montalba Architects















This beautiful addition for a home located in Pacific Palisades, CA of a master suite, master bath, along with new mill-work and refinished surfaces throughout, serve to reinforce the original ideas present in this 1950s Richard Neutra house. A new hillside pool also serves to ...

Read More : Delightful Modern Cottage Inducing a Warm Family Atmosphere in California














This charming modern cottage in Healdsburg, California, shelters an inspiring collection of open spaces perfectly suited for urban living. Known as Alley One Residence, the modern home was imagined by architect Amy Alper. The architect describes this delightful project, explaining ho...

Read More : Trend: Print Spring 2015
















Above: Spring 2015: Dior Homme
Print Trends: Scribble / Scratch
Note: Colour block catwalk to match collection.

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Read More : The Cascading Creek House by Bercy Chen Studio













Bercy Chen Studio designed the Cascading Creek House in rural Texas.




















Project description
Cascading Creek House was conceived less as a house and more as an outgrowth of the limestone aquifers of the Central Texas geography.
The roof is configured so as to create a...

Read More : 5 Great Summer Styles For Living Room















Rethink your living room décor and get ready for the bright, sunny colors and textures of summer. Summer living rooms are made of easy, breezy styles with graphic lines, brush-strokes of textile paint in saturated hues, rattan and wicker furnishings, with various accents and ...

Read More : Provocative Modern Architecture Approach for Bathroom Showroom in India













Mumbai-based architecture practice NU.DE came up with a provocative modern concept for bathroom showroom ABC Emporio in Kannur, India. Playing with perceptions, the team envisioned a sculptural geometric addition, partially wrapping the front and side facades of the building. This...

Read More : Cliff Top House by Luigi Rosselli Architects













By Jessica • 7 hours ago


Cliff Top House was completed by Luigi Rosselli Architects.
It is located in Sydney, Australia.

















Cliff Top House by Luigi Rosselli Architects:
“Perched on the top of a rock escarpment in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, overlooking Queens Park an...

Read More : Interior styling by Louisa Gray












I think interior styling would be a fantastic gig and Louisa Gray does an amazing job. I really like the rooms that have the same theme running through them. The brass room and the wood room are a couple of my favorites. Louisa has a knack for making the rooms lived in and natural....

Read More : Fold Chair by CZYK













Australian designer Nikolai Kotlarczyk of CZYK, has created an outdoor chair named Fold.






Description
Fold is an exploration into the single material production of unique public outdoor furniture. Fold demonstrates the strength and durability required for public furniture, but...

Read More : 17th Century Farmhouse Converted Into An Elegant Spacious House















Whether your idea of a luxurious holiday is meandering through Firenze enjoying your favorite flavored gelato, shopping at exclusive boutiques in Milano, or relaxing along the shores of Lake Como, there’s one thing you can’t leave out, vacationing in a stunning villa. And what bet...

Read More : Swedish Apartment Revealing One Cozy Corner After Another













Living in the center of Gothemburg, Sweden has its many perks and Scandinavian interior design is definitely one of them. Just have a look at this tastefully decorated 3-room Swedish apartment in Linnéstaden, revealing one cozy corner after another. The designers took a daring stand ...

Read More : Ten Great Havdalah Spice Boxes











Just as we proclaim the entrance of Shabbat by making Kiddush, we mark the exit with Havdalah which is held after nightfall on Saturday evening. We use 3 items during the ceremony…a cup of wine, a double wicked candle and spices.


During Shabbat, we each receive an extra soul,...

Read More : Super Cozy Elegant Home combines Craftsmanship with Rustic Elements














Located in Wandi, a suburb of Perth Australia is a home designed by Webb & Brown-Neaves. The home is filled with contemporary warmth that is inviting, cozy and elegant all at the same time. The designers accomplished this by creating a palette of earth tones combined with a...

Read More : Vance Lane Residence by Chioco Design













Chioco Design with the help of Miars Construction, completed this family home in West Austin, Texas.


















Project description
Located in West Austin this 3700 square foot residence is home to a family of 4. The design consists of interlocking linear, rectangular forms...

Read More : The New Bohemian Luxury















True – Authentic – Simple – Today’s travellers expect more than just the standardised comfort and convenience, they are looking for a true and authentic experience. People are not seeking for luxury in a traditional definition anymore. The word luxury is overused and irrelevant sinc...

Read More : Majestic Residence in South Africa Pours the Exotic Landscape Inside 














Eye-catching both during the night and the day, the Aloe Ridge House rises above the ground with its volumetric architecture in an attempt to dethrone the landscape. Inspirational design lines shape a spectacular contemporary home focused on gathering the best views ...

Read More : Panamby Apartment by Diego Revollo Arquitetura













By Jessica • 23 mins ago


Panamby Apartment is a stylish home designed by Diego Revollo Arquitetura.
It is located in Panamby, an upscale neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil.




















Photos courtesy of Diego Revollo Arquitetura

CATEGORIES: Apartment • Art • Bathroom • B...

Read More : Friday Night Snack: Maple-Soy Cured Salmon Belly















Maple-Soy Cured Salmon Belly                       
                        
Serves 4
Method:
For the cured salmon belly:
1 lb King salmon belly
1/4 cup dark amber maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
For the stir-fry + soy ginger vinaigrette:
4 oz soy beans, blanched
4 oz boiled peanuts
4...

Read More : Modern Urban Loft goes from Paris to New York














New York style has arrived at Porte Saint-Denis, Paris in the form of this edgy apartment loft, filled to the brim with interesting collections and “shabby” features that give it that characteristic downtown character. When the owners decided it was time for a change...

Read More : The Lujan House by Robert M. Gurney













Architect Robert M. Gurney designed the Lujan house in Ocean View, Delaware.




















Project description
Modest houses on small lots comprise the Quillen’s Point neighborhood, adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay in Ocean View, Delaware. An eclectic mix of houses, gravel roads e...

Read More : 20 Clever Shoe Storage Ideas















Each one of us has several pairs of shoes, if not more. However, when it comes to women, they don’t just like their shoes, they actually love them. Some women have been collecting shoes ever since they were little girls. As a result, the need for a good storage area has always been ...

Read More : Ahu 71 Apartment by Leandro Garcia













By Magaly • 17 hours ago


Located in Curitiba, Brazil, Ahu 71 Apartment is a luminous private residence designed by Leandro Garcia.
The interior covers an area of 1,400 square feet.













Ahu 71 Apartment by Leandro Garcia:
“Designed for a young couple, the project explores th...

Read More : Warm Fuzzies: Elegant Sculptural Bathroom Towel Warmers
















For homes with lucky residents, towel warmers are a luxurious part of the bathroom landscape. Fantastic though they may be, towel warmers aren’t the most handsome of bathroom appliances. This line of warmers from Brazilian designer Monica Geronimi breaks the mold and puts some s...

Read More : Mid century modern in Perth












I am willing to bet that many of you have seen pictures of this amazing mid century modern in Perth Australia. I finally got a hold of Lucy at the Design Files to see if I could share this amazing house tour. This particular home was designed in 1969 by revered Bulgarian architect...

Read More : Small Aparment With Unlimited Space















This charming small apartment features a strategically placed brick wall, floor to ceiling glassed balcony doors and high ceilings all placed in a contemporary setting. Though each piece of furniture is decorative, the apartment has a practical layout, and each piece has a...

Read More : Globe Trotting: Sleek Australian Spread Loses Right to Call Itself a "Farmhouse"












Thursday, June 26, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Click here to view the full photogallery.

Ok, so even though this 6,781-square-foot manse finds itself on 26 acres of farmland in the hinterlands of Federal, Australia, the low-slung, all-white compound shares about as few...

Read More : Delicate Balance: Minimalist Bamboo Bathroom Scale
















Bamboo is a remarkably versatile material; it can be used in everything from building homes to making drawing paper. In the case of designers Lei Shi and Yujie Hong, it is also useful as a measuring tool. The design duo’s conceptual project Bamboo Scale replaces the traditional m...

Read More : Maison H3 by Vincent Coste

















Extravagant design for the Maison H3 at Saint Tropez, France is work of Vincent Coste Architecte practice, discover more of their unique solution after the jump:




















Project: Maison H3Designed by Vincent CosteLocation: Saint Tropez, FranceWebsite: ...

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Read More : Duque Motta & AA designs punctured concrete volumes for Chilean university faculty













Chilean studio Duque Motta & AA has completed a new business faculty for Diego Portales University comprising a pair of concrete boxes with balconies and terraces slotted over, under and through them (+ slideshow).


The Economics and Business Faculty is the first phase in the...

Read More : How to Sell Your Home Quickly In a Crowded Market














Beautiful mediterranean white house with water view. Image Source: Vanguard Studio

Next to death and divorce, selling your home is one of the most stressful times in your life.
Some of us get lucky—we stake the For Sale sign in our yard one sunny morning and the house is sold b...

Read More : On the Market: The Most Far-Out "70s Time Capsule Cribs to Buy Right Now












Crave the sunken living rooms, eggplant upholstery, and burnt orange shag rugs of America’;s grooviest decade? Feel a pang of envy during Brady Bunch reruns on TV Land? If so, kick up your clogs, pop open a Tab, and take a look at some of the most outrageous time capsule homes...

Read More : Expressionism by Omar Najjar












Expressionism, the term I would use to describe the work of Omar Najjar. Broad brush strokes give a suggestion to the story without giving the details fully. I feel like I am looking through a foggy or wet window trying to figure out what is happening. I love the color balance in...

Read More : The Crow’s Nest Residence by BCV Architects












BCV Architects have designed a ski cabin located at the top of the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in California.

The Crow’s Nest is a ski cabin located at 7,080 feet elevation, on the mountain of the same name in the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Anchored on the slope, and responsive to its setting, ...

Read More : Visualizing a Sophisticated Penthouse Design in Stunning 3D Rendering














Close your eyes and imagine your dream home. Anything you might come up with, it can be done. Whether you’;re looking for elegance, sobriety and luxury or cheerfulness, natural light and bright colors, designers can alter reality to suit your needs and wishes. Just take a look...

Read More : Penthouse in Berlin by Ando Studio













By Jessica • 6 hours ago


Penthouse in Berlin is a stunning visualization created by Ando Studio for a project to be realized in Berlin, Germany.
The apartment spans 2 floors and a roof terrace, and is vibrant with light throughout.



















Renderings courtesy of Ando S...

Read More : 23 Small Backyard Ideas How to Make Them Look Spacious and Cozy














Backyard is that kind of cozy and charming places for relaxing, reading, sunning, grilling, gardening and entertaining with your family. Even if your backyard is small it also can be very comfortable and inviting. Having a small backyard does not mean your backyard landscaping...

Read More : The Landesgartenschau Exhibition Hall













The Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart have completed the Landesgartenschau Exhibition Hall in Gmünd, Germany, that has been significantly designed and built using robotics.
You can watch a ‘making of’ video – here.


















Project descri...

Read More : Brilliand Hidden Kitchen















Brilliand Hidden Kitchen by Minosa Design.
The design brief was simple:- Fit enough appliances in that would service a small commercial kitchen; cater for a family of 5 that entertain a LOT, a 10 seater table was a MUST! Make it stylish with no visible appliances and no products...