Read More : Modern Turkish City Home Design Introduces Eye-Caching Architectural Candy














Just minutes away from the center of Kayseri in Turkey, this contemporary residence beautifies and modernizes the visual appeal of this side of town. One in a row of 4 houses showcasing the same conceptual design, the BK House was imagined by Bahadır Kul Architects (BKA). The vol...

Read More : Modern family house in Denmark












This modern family house in Denmark is quite amazing but I feel it sort of has an identity crisis. The exterior is sleek metal like and very contemporary in shape. The interiors are warm with a lot of woods and vintage furniture found throughout. What do you think? I totally respect...

Read More : How To Incorporate Marble Into Your Interior Design














A marble island will give the room a sleek look. Image Via: Abruzzo Kitchen & Bath

In the past few decades, marble has fallen by the wayside in interior design. Odds are that when you picture marble as a design element, you have visions of large, cold rooms encased in...

Read More : Massive Flooring Showroom in Novi Sad Offering Full Support for Architects













Serbia based Tarkett has officially opened Tarkett Academy, a 1000 square meter training center and showroom in Backa Palanka, This unique centre has been created to offer the clients, architects and designers full support and help in finding the best solutions for flooring for...

Read More : Super Cool Concrete Cobblestone Garden Paths














DIY concrete projects are getting more and more popular. Today we want to present you the cement cobblestone garden walkway that is an unique and fun project that you can easily do by yourself. Not only serves a practical purpose, DIY garden paths also add aesthetic appeal to your...

Read More : Audaciously Comfortable: Flying Wave Armchair by å Studio













The Flying Wave Armchair from å studio was especially designed to reflect the undulation of the ocean and give rhythm to a variety of modern spaces. Assembled or dissociated, this nonchalant and elegant piece of furniture allows the user to come up with different configurations, ...

Read More : The Nine Days & Panko Crusted Salmon











We are halfway through the 9 days which began in the Jewish month of Av and ends next Tuesday on the ninth of Av, (which is a fast day.) ; Since these are days of mourning for the destruction of the first and second Holy Temples, there are many things we don’;t do during this...

Read More : Elegant and Innovative: Opencase Shelving System by Henrybuilt













Known for its award-winning kitchen system, which unite furniture craft with high function and good design, Henrybuilt developed Opencase based on these same core values. The shortcomings of most modular shelving systems stem partially from the use of ‘wall standards’, or some form of...

Read More : Masking Tape Vase











Here’;s a simple project you can make in no time at all and all you need is an old vase and some colored masking tape.


I love how mine turned out and there are so many variations to this using other colors of tape and different vase shapes.


1. I started with a clear glass...

Read More : Mothersill by Bates Masi Architects













Bates Masi Architects have designed a single family home in Water Mill, New York.


















Project description
Elevated, wooden boardwalks extending into the beachscape are a common occurrence in the dunes of Eastern Long Island. Hovering slightly over the ground, this...

Read More : 10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design














This is a gorgeous Japanese-inspired bedroom. Image Source: WB Homes

One word sums it up : Zen.  Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’;s architecture and interior design ...

Read More : Flair and Functionality Exhibited by Luxurious Family Retreat in Australia













This custom designed family retreat envisioned by Residential Attitudes and located in Bicton, Australia, makes the most of its setting, capitalizing on views while accomplishing that vital merge of flair and functionality. While the street facade has been crafted to offer a high ...

Read More : The 10 Most Important Factors for Buying Your Dream Home














Have you thought about your dream home? Image Via: JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Purchasing a “Dream Home” is one of those life accomplishments that tops nearly everyone’s bucket list. Whether you prefer a modernized urban loft or a sprawling suburban home with a whit...

Read More : Old Refrigerator Into Rustic Backyard Cooler














If you are looking for smart idea for backyard repurposing projects, here is the right choice for you. A non working old fridge can be given new life. This DIY lets you transform old refrigerator becoming a non electrical igloo cooler by stripping down the base components. The...

Read More : Howard Meyer renovation by Bodron + Fruit












Laste week I featured the renovation work of Bodron + Fruit and was torn as to which project to share so here was the “runner up”. This Howard Meyer renovation is a dream mid century modern house. I like the use of brick in the architecture of this house, it give it a...

Read More : Ceramicist Eric Roinestad












I completely love the work of Ceramicist Eric Roinestad. The culmination of sculpture meets functionality creates a beautiful result within his work. These particular pieces remind me of sea creatures like corals, sea urchins and others. The textures and colors are fantastic, they...

Read More : Nature-Inspired Eye-Deceiving Wall Murals to Make Your Home Look Bigger













As wall murals are becoming increasingly popular in today’;s interior design, these nature-inspired designs from PIXERS  captured our undivided attention. Large-scale photographs are mostly valued for their aesthetic qualities and versatility. Murals fit into any interior and ...

Read More : Zelda"s Ducky Birthday Party











Zelda turned 2 this week and to celebrate, we used one of her favorite things for the party theme…rubber ducks!



We kept it low-key and had the family for dinner and dessert. Zelda didn’;t care—she was very excited since she understood it was HER party!


She’;s s...

Read More : Contemporary Architecture At Its Best: Cree Cultural Institute in Canada













Rubin & Rotman Architects completed Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in the northern Canadian village of Oujé-Bougoumou, paying tribute to local architecture. The building’s concept turns to the Cree people’s traditional longhouse, the shaptuan, and to the particular context o...

Read More : Eye full of auction photos












I was fishing around on the internet and came across this amazing sideboard made in Canada by Treco which led me to the blog of Pedro Silmon. I landed on a page full of amazing auction photos and listings. I have seen some of these pieces before but some of them were completely new to...

Read More : 10 Things Nobody Tells You About Staging Your Home For Resale














Staging your home is invaluable to the resale process. Image Via: Erika Lam

Though it may not be realistic, every homebuyer dreams of purchasing a property that looks like it belongs in the pages of Better Homes and Gardens. While you don’;t necessarily need a ...

Read More : Exquisite Arizona Desert Mountain Retreat With Comforting Views













The breathtaking panoramic views from this Desert Mountain property in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA inspired the owners and architect Tor Barstad to take full advantage of indoor-outdoor living. A rustic mix of stone and organic materials seamlessly blend inside and out, inspiring a ...

Read More : PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates












The PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates is simply beautiful. Not that I know a lot about the Japanese culture but I do know that I love their minimal approach to design. This home is so minimally thought out but at the same time there are some amazing textures going on in the...

Read More : How To Create Modern Victorian Interiors














A room filled with lavish antiques and high-end modern chairs is a perfect mix to create Modern Victorian Style. Image Source: Andrew Flesher

Owning a character-laden Victorian home sounds dreamy until you move in and discover that the ancient antiquity runs throughout the home — i...

Read More : DIY Dresser Drawers Into Shelves














A couple months ago, we had a successful article “Top 30 brilliant DIY bathroom storage ideas“; there was full of crafty storage solutions we choose from some wonderful blog posts. Today, I just came across an excellent storage idea that I know you’ll love, and I can bet ...

Read More : Mid century modern beach house












This 1963 mid century modern beach house just moments from the beach at Hayling Island, Hampshire is stunning. If someone said MCM beach house, this is not the image that would pop into my head. The horizontal running boards on the ceilings and floors matched with the white brick...

Read More : Cosmopolitan Shanghai Apartment Delivering a Fresh State of Mind













Coping with the pollution and busy life of Shanghai, China, architecture studio Taranta Creations developed a fresh apartment design. This modern residential project is located in the center of Shanghai in a famous well-known Street, called “Huaihai road”. The main concept was to cre...

Read More : Elegant Timber Concession Stand Promoting Healthy Raw Vegan Meals













What is your relationship with the new raw vegan food wave? In today’;s post we would like to present an elegant concession stand built by L. McComber Architecture for Crudessence, a raw vegan restaurant chain in Canada. Covering an area of ​​only 200 square feet, the con...

Read More : The Printing House















The Printing House by workshop/apd – the iconic, industrial building that anchors the West Village – has been fully re-imagined from top to bottom, inside and out, as particularly modern, luxury residences by workshop/apd. The original 1911 architecture is now infused with warm mode...

Read More : 10 Rustic Kitchen Designs That Embody Country Life














This white-washed rustic kitchen embodies laid-back country life. Image Source: A Edwards

You’;re standing in your cozy rustic kitchen admiring the warm glow that only aged wood cabinets and a natural fireplace can emit, and the smell of pine trees surrounds your senses. You...

Read More : Freezer Cooking for the Grill











Today in our series “A Very Jewish Summer” it’;s Happily Hectic’;s turn. ; She gives some tips for freezer cooking…done in advance and onto the grill for a quick meal for busy working moms.
Check out her post here for lots of summer grilling ideas.

Read More : Designer Danish












When I came across this apartment in BO BEDRE all I could see is Designer Danish. The interiors of this place are so warm and inviting. Maybe its all of the wood pieces that provide a certain warmth. The layout and placement feels so easy and not to contrived, although I am sure...

Read More : Timeless Design Showcased by Five-Bedroom Home in Pennsylvania













Farinelli Construction‘s custom residential project Street of Dreams 2014 is one of the most welcoming contemporary cribs we’;ve seen lately. Its classic exterior and timeless finishes act as an open invite to exploring the property further. The 5-bedroom home was created...

Read More : Stylish Concrete Sinks Designed to Energize the Kitchen and Bath Industry













Native Trails’ new concrete sinks, made of a groundbreaking cement and jute fiber mixture called NativeStone™, are poised to spur the concrete trend in home design and energize the kitchen and bath industry. By adding jute—a natural, renewable vegetable fiber—to the proprietary concre...

Read More : Restored Penthouse in Belgrade by PUJO.RS













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This stylish restored penthouse is located in Belgrade, Serbia.
It was designed by PUJO.RS.
















Restored Penthouse in Belgrade by PUJO.RS:
“There is few space in which we can slightly open the window, comfortably accommodate in the sofa, listen to...

Read More : Succah (Sukkah) Lanterns











We’;re halfway through “A Very Jewish Summer” and today’;s it’;s Sara Rivka’;s turn. Sara blogs over at creative jewish mom and she is clever–she’;s making decorations for her Sukkah during the summer before the high holidays begin and we...

Read More : Cube House by AR Architects












The Cube House by AR Architects is a great exercise in restraint and need. The long concrete bench that runs the length of the house and then continues into the exterior courtyard is my favorite part of this clever house. The way the home opens to the exterior makes this smaller house...

Read More : 30 Modern Living Room Design Ideas to Upgrade Your Quality of Lifestyle












Your living room is where the social part of the home life takes place, a space designed to be used as you decide: entertaining, spending time with family, skateboarding, watching TV, or waiting for Santa Claus while enjoying the jolly fireplace entertaining system. T...

Read More : Multi-Million Dollar Lakeshore Property Infused with Nautical Vibrancy














This Okanagan Lakeshore Home showcases plenty of details helpful in your search for the perfectly mixed design. Spreading over 7,572 square feet on a 0.62 acre property, the fascinating home in Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada, could become your homes since it’;s for sale...

Read More : Edward Larrabee Barnes renovation by Bodron + Fruit












Bodron + Fruit has done some amazing renovations but this Edward Larrabee Barnes home stood out to me. The first picture almost looks like a painting or illustration because of the color blocking an minimalist approach to the house. The interiors are pretty outstanding with some...

Read More : Spacious and Cozy Modern Armchair Defined By a Lightweight Structure














Envisioned by Paris-based brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this cozy modern armchair named the Slow Chair provokes the mind and body to connect in a sensory experience. Boasting an ergonomic support ensured by a translucent knit stretched over the polished aluminum frame, the cha...

Read More : 32 Modern Interiors With Floor To Ceiling Windows














Not a new interior trend, floor-to-ceiling windows have been used in many home design. Floor to ceiling windows allow the maximum level natural light to enter your home, and also allow for stunning views to be admired from inside the house. Check out these 32 example of...

Read More : Richard Neutra’s Pitcairn House












What can you buy for 5.4 Million? How about Richard Neutra’;s Pitcairn House. This might be old news but I recently came across the listing and saw my dream house. For me, and most MCM fans, Neutra’;s work is the pinnacle of mid century residential architecture. Most MCM...

Read More : Monochromes: 29 Vintage Photos of Guests (and Their Hats) at Garden Parties












Friday, July 18, 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 of...

Read More : Galloway’s Estate Agents by IYA Studio
















Above: Galloway’s Estate Agents by IYA Studio
Galloway’s Estate Agents approached the London based multidisciplinary IYA Studio last year to review their brand and office in West Norwood. With over 25 years in the business, the time had come for a restyle: one that enhanced their r...

Read More : Thoughtfully Detailed Three-Storey Residence in Seaside, Florida













This 3-storey residence located in Seaside, Florida was conceived by NYC architect Alexander Gorlin to be his personal haven. Similar to Corbusier’s rebellions, Gorlin’s iconic gesture is an ongoing comment about the emptiness of blindly mimicking historic styles while at the same ti...

Read More : Forest House: Minimalist Cabin in the Woods of Germany
















Paying tribute to the mythologies and fairy houses of the woods with its dark timber facade and slightly flaring roof, Forest House is a small, private cabin tucked within the pines of Brandenburg, Germany. From the back or side, the structure seems deceptively unremarkable, but a...

Read More : Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans for drug research centre in Cambridge













News: Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has designed a research and development facility and corporate headquarters for pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca in Cambridge, UK (+ slideshow).
Plans for the site on the existing Cambridge Biomedical Campus centre on a triangular...

Read More : What’s New On IKEA Catalogue 2015















Check out what’s new on 2015 IKEA Catalogue before the official publication (the digital version of the catalog online beginning on July 24). The theme for this year’s catalog is about how we start and end every day. We all go to sleep, and we all wake up. That much is true for eve...

Read More : Warehouse Transformation Ignites Sense of Belonging and Family-Friendly Feel














Susie Cohen of Made by Cohen takes on just a handful of projects each year, allowing herself to be creative instead of overworked. We just presented one of her works – this cozy private residence – and now it’;s time to dive deeper into her magnificent universe...