There are many spectacular apartments throughout the world that could be called unique but some of them stand out more than others. The reasons for that are diverse. For this beautiful apartment from Cape Town, South Africa, it’s more like a combination of elements. The apartment is, first of all, contemporary. It was designed by Antoni Associates and constructed in 2012.

The style chosen for the design and interior décor is eclectic. It’s also original and consists of a very interesting combination of textures, patterns, materials and colors that result in a dynamic yet somewhat simplistic design. Even though the interior décor is so diverse, dynamic and full of unexpected combinations, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the whole image is harmonious and pleasant to the eye.

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Trends come and go and we always adapt to the changes. One year neon colors might be the latest trend in interior design and the next it could all change and go back to neutrals. This year there are a few elements that should be considered when redecorating and among those we also find the black and white combination.

This combo of colors is really timeless. It never really disappeared completely but now it stands out more. And we found one particular apartment that knows how to highlight the beautiful accents. Notice the casual yet still elegant décor in here. The walls are white and they serve as a blank canvas for all the decorations. The wooden flooring has a worn look and this gives it character and allows it to add even more warmth and texture to the décor.

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The Hintonburg Home project was developed by Rick Shean of Ottawa-based architectural practice Christopher Simmonds Architect. It had as a goal the creation of a contemporary residence in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The architect designed the home for his family and the project was completed in 2012.The result was this beautiful two-storey property with a contemporary and stylish design.

The house has two volumes which are connected by a courtyard. Both volumes open onto the courtyard from where they get natural light and beautiful views. The courtyard serves as a front porch area for one of the volumes. This one, located at the rear of the property, contains most of the public spaces, including the kitchen, the dining room and the lounge areas. The front den contains the more private spaces. This part is connected to the street as well as to the courtyard through large windows.

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It’s not uncommon for old and unused spaces to be repurposed. They sometimes become commercial spaces while other times they get transformed into private homes. It’s the case of this beautiful loft that can be found in the West Village in New York City. Once an old, abandoned space, this place is now a unique living space with modern architecture and a stylish interior.

The loft is almost square-shaped and has windows on only two sides. This meant that bringing light inside the living spaces was going to be a challenge. To solve the problems related to light and ventilation, the new design is airy and open. In the center of the loft there is now a glowing cube. It’s a box-like structure that resembles a huge lantern. It was designed by Mesh to warm and light up the space.

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Ideally, we would all have huge homes where we could have all the furniture and accessories we need. But we don’t live in an ideal world so it often happens that we have to deal with space-related problems. When you have a small home you often have to make sacrifices. This means not getting to have the large sofa you liked so much in the store or not getting to enjoy the spacious kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

A 39 square meter apartment is not nearly enough to fit everything into. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean it can’t be a great home. In fact, you would be surprised to see how spacious and airy a 39-square meter apartment can be if decorated properly. Just take a look at these pictures. The apartment they describe is small but it’s also bright, airy and quite spacious, despite its reduced size. It has a kitchen, a bedroom, a living room and a bathroom.

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