Read More : Preen: Mini Preen
















If your child’s bedroom reflects your taste why not adopt the same policy with their clothes.  We love the ‘Mini Preen’ range by Preen – a childrenswear collection that enables you to buy the same outfit as your child. Make the most of this limited period of time where you can dict...

Read More : Stylish Holiday Retreat In Bali With Black-Accented Décors: Mahatma House














Mahatma House is located in the traditional Balinese village of Seseh, just steps from the black volcanic-sand beaches. Set against a tropical beachfront atmosphere, the holiday villa features a beautiful 60-foot river stone pool, a generously-sized deck and a poolside lounge with...

Read More : The Carhart Mansion













The Carhart Mansion is a stunning private residence located in Carnegie Hill, a neighborhood within the Upper East Side, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, New York, USA.
The home covers an approximate area of 7,140 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 1 half...

Read More : Stick Insects: Create Your Own Furniture with Basic Components












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Read More : Minimal wood objects by Silvia Song












Silvia Song has an amazing talent with wood and respecting its natural properties. The simplistic shapes allow for the wood patterns to act like an intricate painted pattern. I love the ebony bowls, the dark color goes beyond the surface. I love the indigo dipped bowls, I would have...

Read More : The Davis Residence by Miller Hull













Miller Hull designed the Davis Residence in Bellingham, Washington.
















Project description
This 1400 sq. ft main house and guest house/garage is located on a heavily wooded cliff site with views of the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The plan orients to major views...

Read More : A Calm Decor In A Wild Setting















Casual elegance structured around soft tones is what this beautiful home signifies. It’s plush but not lavish. It oozes with comfort and exclusiveness. Located on Karpathos, Greece and designed by DESIGN LAB, it’s the type of home you love to live and play in. There’s a bit of shabb...

Read More : Timber screens bring fresh air into Pedro House without compromising privacy













Tilting and folding timber screens cover sections of this house by Buenos Aires studio VDV ARQ, to provide privacy and shade for the occupants without blocking light and views (+ slideshow).


Pedro House by VDV ARQ was designed for 3 generations of one family – a father, his d...

Read More : Pobble House by Guy Hollaway Architects













By Magaly • 57 mins ago


Pobble House is a private residence located in Ashford, Kent, England.
It was designed by Guy Hollaway Architects in 2013.


















Pobble House by Guy Hollaway Architects:
“‘Pobble House’ takes its name from an old Kentish word for pebble and is ...

Read More : DIY Foldable Greenhouse For Cold Nights














I have run across a creative convertible greenhouse that is perfect for protecting your small garden from the bad weather. The convertible greenhouse comes with retractable cover, so makes it easy to take care of your plants.
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Read More : Dark exterior home by Bureaux












This dark exterior home by Bureaux with it’;s ominous facade is striking. Any time I see a house with a darker exterior the practical person in me starts thinking about the heating and cooling bills but then I quickly get back to admiring the silhouette of the structure. I...

Read More : Hover House 2 by Glen Irani Architects













Glen Irani Architects designed the second of their Hover House series in Venice, California.




















Project description
“Hovering” a large volume above the landscape eliminates the typical discontinuity between the front and rear garden areas and situates a built outdoor ...

Read More : Modern Dramatic Studio Apartment















If it is possible at all to take space age style and make it look comfortable, chic, and sophisticated, this home has accomplished it. Words are hard to describe the décor of this high-tech designed modernized living space  by MNdesign. It’s more akin to a space capsule than the tra...

Read More : Elegantly Connected: EMMA and EMILY Padded Chair Designs by Färg & Blanche













Swedish-French design duo Färg & Blanche has come up with 2 elegant padded chair designs for Swedish furniture brand Gärsnäs. EMMA (depicted in the first 2 photos below) is a hand-sewn, well-tailored armchair that “speaks the language of craftsmanship picking up the gauntlet. T...

Read More : Monochromes: Look Upon the Beauty of an Empty Courthouse in 1941












Friday, August 29, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design. Have a...

Read More : Gluten-Free Banana Bread











I’;m not much of a baker but when a bunch of bananas on the counter started getting brown and soft I didn’;t want to just toss them in the garbage. I remembered this recipe I found on Pinterest.
This banana bread uses no flour—instead it calls for ground almonds (you can f...

Read More : Hollywood Hills Residence by (fer) Studio















This Hollywood Hills Residence is located in the hills above Sunset Boulevard with 180 degree views of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bren2od below. The (fer) ‘s Studio architects have a goal to capitalize on the spectacular views and thereby maximize the natural light...

Read More : A Private Paradise In Ibiza















This laid back home has a very stress-free, go-with-the-flow type of feel. However, it took some strategic decorative moves in order to make it as colorful and beautiful as it is. There is definitely an ambiance, a thought process that makes this living space inviting, sparse, but...

Read More : Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design














Natural materials are good for the environment, your wallet, and your style. Image Via: Palm Design Group

You’;ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. Chances are, you’;ve also wandered what ex...

Read More : London Design Festival: Arrangements by Sebastian Bergne
















As part of the London Design Festival, Sebastian Bergne will be opening his studio to visitors on Saturday the 20th September.
Displayed in the context of a working studio will be projects for arranging flowers, including the new personal edition Index. The project consists of 6 v...

Read More : Mellow Yellow House by Surfside Projects












Steve from Surfside Projects recently send me a link to their Mellow Yellow house which was a nice change. When I say nice change, I am referring to the scale of the house. To many times I find myself looking at these epic modern homes that require some serious cash. I love the scale...

Read More : A House at Point Lonsdale by Studio101 Architects













Studio101 Architects designed a beachside home in Point Lonsdale, Australia.














Project description
This permanent beachside home, designed for a young family is located in an established, heavily treed native coastal environment. The rectilinear nature of the site and...

Read More : Hauntingly Beautiful Estate Near Santa Barbara Reviving a Sense Of Awe














This impressive Santa Barbara luxury home occupies a 4 acre piece of land in a gated community between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains south of Los Angeles. Located in the vicinity of Santa Barbara, the home in the Cima del Mundo (“Top of the World”) com...

Read More : Siamoises Mentana-Boyer by Blouin Tardif Architecture Environnement















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Read More : Exhibitor Alert: Francine Triboulet at Maison Objet
















Above:  Collection Ruban 2014
Francine Triboulet will be exhibiting at Maison Objet in Paris with her tableware that blends traditional techniques with modern design. Each ceramic teapot is handmade with porcelain-coated stoneware, decorated with a graphic print and comes with a 2 ...

Read More : Mid century by John Penn in 1966












For a smaller home, this mid century house by John Penn has a big personality. This remarkable house on an amazing 0.4 acre site is one of a celebrated group of 9 Suffolk houses, referred to as the ‘temple’; houses, designed by the architect John Penn in 1966. The house...

Read More : Stain Korntved Ruud is hand carving a wooden spoon every day for a year













Norwegian designer Stain Korntved Ruud has committed to carving one spoon per day for a year to explore the forms that are possible using different types of wood (+ slideshow).


Stain Korntved Ruud coupled the niche but growing pastime of traditional spoon carving with the recent ...

Read More : Perforated Brick Entrance Screen Defining Fairbairn Road House in Australia













Taking on the challenges of a narrow site, Inglis Architects designed and developed Fairbairn Road House in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The project showcases a simple architectural language of masonry, timber and stone, with emphasis on the front facade: “The house...

Read More : Going Nowhere: 99% Invisible tells the story of...














99% Invisible tells the story of Japanese artist Akasegawa Genpei, who documented pipes, staircases, and doors to nowhere that stick around, and are often even maintained by city workers, despite the fact that development has rendered them pointless. He called them Thomassons, after...

Read More : Fantastic DIY Button Tree Wall Decor














Buttons also can be turned into a piece of wonderful wall ar2rk. This fantastic buttons tree is inexpensive, creative and super easy to create, and does not require you to be an artist. Love it and it is just too cute not to share with you guys!
See full tutorial: Vibrant Button ...

Read More : 34 Square Meter Cozy Attic Studio Apartment















This open floor plan apartment has a pleasant, airy ambiance. White painted walls, wooden floors, and modernistic simplistic furnishings gives this living space an avant-garde appearance with a 60s appeal. The furnishings are light, easy, yet unique. A round table and chairs sit...

Read More : Contemporary Holiday Villa in Koh Samui Offering Spectacular Coastal Views of Thailand













With a dramatic cliffside location overlooking Koh Samui’;s port town of Nathon, Lime Samui Villa 4 offers guests spectacular coastal views of Thailand. The interiors of the property frame the striking limestone peaks of the National Marine Park and the legendary 5 Islands,...

Read More : Mansion in The Hague by Remy Meijers













By Jessica • 43 mins ago


Mansion in The Hague is a residential project completed by Remy Meijers in 2013.
Located in The Hague, The Netherlands, the interior is done in pristine shades of white and gray, giving it a sense of serenity and space.





















Mansion in T...

Read More : Genius Knife Softens the Butter to Prevent Ripped Bread
















Simply put, butter is amazing. It’s the star of so many dishes, but simple bread and butter is a timeless treat. The problem is that, if you’re using butter fresh from the fridge, you’re likely to end up with a ripped-up piece of bread, a wasted pat of butter, and a rumbly tummy st...

Read More : Harker Street House by Greg Wright Architects













Greg Wright Architects have designed Harker Street, a beach house located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.














Project description
Sited on an exceptionally steep piece of land on the bluff above BI Beach in Plettenberg Bay, the challenge with this project was always going...

Read More : Innovative Turning Boxes Adapting Sharifi-ha House to the Climate Changes of Tehran













Nextoffice – Alireza Taghaboni completed the design and development of Sharifi-ha House, an innovative residence that can ingeniously adapt to the climate changes in Tehran, Iran. The is due to the displacement of turning boxes that lead the building’s volume to become open or clo...

Read More : Honey Gift Box Give-a-Way











The Savannah Bee Company, home to the world’;s finest honey and naturally luxurious health & beauty products is giving one lucky reader a beautiful honey tasting box just in time for Rosh Hashanah!


Savannah Bee Company is the leader in honey purity standards. Any honey poured...

Read More : Designer lighting by .PSLAB












.PSLAB has created another amazing project full of their designer lighting. The collaboration of Benugo, Softroom architects and the British Film Institute on the Stephen St. Kitchen and its meeting rooms and lounge has turned out some amazingly lit spaces. I like that there are 3...

Read More : Top 5 Fun and Fresh Bathroom Ideas














 We love bathrooms. They’re functional but a hoot to decorate and give a vibe that is completely personal, without burning a hole in your pocket. There are so many styles for bathrooms and bathroom suites out there, but here are the top 5 that really make us sw...

Read More : Eclectic Modern by Refined













By Magaly • 2 hours ago


Eclectic Modern is a project completed by Refined in Minnesota, USA.
The interior is designed in an understated palette, with brighter accents to add variety and personality.



















Photos courtesy of Refined
Eclectic Modern by Refined was p...

Read More : Frozen Ice Candles to Light Up Your Garden














These ice lanterns are a super cool and easy project that is perfect for garden decor on a cold night. This winter, I will try to make these adorable ice candles, and use them to light up my garden pathway. Oh My! Creative have a very detailed tutorial on this project, have fun!...

Read More : Pebble-shaped Calming Stone is designed to help prevent panic attacks













New Zealand designer Ramon Telfer used his own experiences of panic attacks to design The Calming Stone, a hand-held device created to help alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety (+ slideshow).
The 3D-printed prototype for Ramon Telfer’;s Calming Stone includes 3 features...

Read More : Why Men Have Excellent Decorating Taste














Men have a lot to offer when it comes to decorating. Image Source: Nate Berkus

Does this title have you scratching your head?  You read it right, men do have excellent decorating taste. Want proof? Well, this article will have you realizing that some of the most historic and ...

Read More : Archicritics: In Defense of "Cheesegrater," the "Best of the New London Towers"












Tuesday, August 26, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum


Over in the UK, The Observer’;s Rowan Moore writes that starchitect Richard Rogers’; tower on London’;s Leadenhall Street, one long-derided as “the Cheesegrater” aside fellow British architect Norman...

Read More : Two modern homes in the Los Angeles area.












If you ever need a Realtor in the Los Angeles Los Feliz area you may want to look up Michael Locke. I have posted about his pictures and listings before and just recently some others came up that were pretty nice. Michael gave me permission to share these. The first house is the...

Read More : ZEB Pilot House by Snøhetta















Snøhetta is an active partner within ZEB – The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings. The ZEB Pilot House is a project cooperation between Snøhetta, Scandinavia’s largest independent research body, SINTEF, ZEB partner Brødrene Dahl and Optimera.
From the Architects:
The volume ...

Read More : Preservation Watch: Advocates Fight to Save Frank Lloyd Wright"s Spring House












Monday, August 25, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Photo via Preserve Spring House
Topping the list of imperiled historic buildings out there, starchitect Frank Lloyd Wright’;s 1954 Spring House—a hemicycle family home on the edge of Tallahassee, Fla.—is the star of a new internet cr...

Read More : Transform Milk Crates Into Cute Seats














Many recycled stuffs can be turned into cute and practical furniture. Today I ran across DIY milk crate seats and I am inspired and happy to present you. This weekend DIY project is easy to make, thanks to the milk crate itself is already in the perfect shape for seating. I think...

Read More : Modern office space by Clare Cousins Architects












It has been a while since my last modern office space posting but the Blackwood Street Bunker project by Clare Cousins Architects caught my attention. The one design element that stood out to me was the use of plywood as the ceiling tiles. Most drop down ceilings have that plain white...

Read More : Couin de Vacque by Jamie Falla Architecture













Jamie Falla Architecture have recently completed Couin de Vacque, a family home located in Guernsey.




















Project description
Replacing a dilapidated 1950′s 2 storey villa, Couin de Vacque is the reinterpretation of the local vernacular longhouse, providing sustainable ...