Lately, the architecture and interior design industries have been leaning more and more towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials, with bamboo being a prime candidate. Even though technically bamboo is a form of grass, it’s a very strong, durable and highly flexible material. Initially, it was a popular flooring material and later started being used as...
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English Country style is relaxed and comfortable, which is exactly why people want to recreate it in their own homes. Sometimes this can be a challenge because the best examples are often homes that have developed the decor with pieces accumulated over decades and generations. English country style focuses on function instead of interiors fantastically...
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A flood can happen to any home or residence – -you don’t have to live near a body of water. Whether it’s a gusher from broken plumbing or storm deluge that sends water rushing into your house, the aftermath of a flood can be messy, smelly, costly and even dangerous. It’s important to be prepared...
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With all the contemporary houses that feature these minimalistic, almost austere designs it’s actually refreshing to come across one of the most beautiful mediterranean-style homes out there. This Spanish coastal style home is a project created by studio Tomaro Design Group in collaboration with Norman Design Group and is located in Los Angeles, California. It’s...
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Staircases are a must in structures with multiple levels but at the same time they take up lots of space which could be used in lots of practical ways if not for the staircase’s absolute necessity. Still, that doesn’t mean hope is lost. In fact, if you’re looking to maximize your storage space you could...
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Color plays an extremely important role in our lives. It’s often what defines the character of a person or a space, what makes us find a home to be welcoming and cozy or fun and exciting and what makes our lives special. In the world of interior design, each color has a different meaning and...
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Bricks are one of the oldest building materials known to man but that doesn’t mean that they are any less popular for today’s homes and buildings. Their eco-friendly nature makes them a great option because they don’t have to be brought in from far-flung locales and don’t require all sorts of toxic chemicals for production....
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A small shed is a nice addition to a backyard or a garden, offering a separate storage area for things like gardening equipment, tools, pots and other things that you don’t want to keep in your house or your garage or that you need outside. You can either buy a storage shed in which you’re...
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It’s surprising how much you can squeeze into a space when you maximize the functionality and especially when you employ space-efficient furniture. Today we’re focusing on dining tables that fit in small spaces. They’re not necessarily small themselves but they’re designed to optimize the space that they occupy and they often do that in very...
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Bookshelves may not seem like the type of exciting furniture pieces but don’t let their usual lack of complexity fool you. You can customize them in all sorts of cool and ingenious ways and you can even give them a whole new identity. Originality and creativity come with the job when you’re a DIYer and...
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The cost of having a bathroom remodeled can be truly frightening to the wallet. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the average bathroom renovation cost was $11,364 in 2016, and labor accounts for approximately 20 percent of the cost. Of course, about one-third of homeowners that the organization surveyed spent more than $30,000...
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In the past we covered some pretty amazing Norwegian cabins, emphasizing their beautiful architecture and the stunning views which they frame. Today we’re adding one more project to the list, a gorgeous retreat located on the Halvarøy island and designed by studio Stinessen Arkitektur. The cabin is structured into two slightly offset volumes clad in...
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Summertime means trips to the beach and while there who can resist all those beautiful shells and pebbles? Each of us probably knows how it’s like to find yourself returning from the beach with a handful of souvenirs and that’s part of what makes summer so fun and full of joy. But it would all...
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The name is classic and the aluminum silhouette unmistakable: The Airstream. This quintessential American trailer brand is synonymous with getting away on a relaxed adventure, wherever it might take you and now you can do it in high style. The company’s new 27-ft Globetrotter camper trailer is their latest model that will spirit you across...
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Some might say there’s not much to think about when designing or planning a shower or a bathroom as a whole. We tend to disagree since even the most minimalist of shower designs require careful consideration and are actually more complex than they seem. Decisions have to be made regarding all sorts of details such...
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Cool chairs are everywhere. If you’re ready to design your living or work space, start with a cool chair or two and build from there. The Architectural Digest Design Show has ended, but the chair designs will remain fresh. A chair might seem like a basic furniture piece, but it’s not. We found plenty of...
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Having a garden where you can grow your own plants, herbs, vegetables and other such things is wonderful and once you get familiar with the whole gardening concept and you understand how it all works, you can start looking for ways to improve yourself and your garden. One of the features you can add is...
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Of all the things that could make a house stand out, nets are one of the most unusual and intriguing options. No, we’re using any metaphors, we’re talking about actual nets. Most commonly we see them suspended between floors or in areas with high ceilings to create giant hammocks, net floors that you can lie...
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A pond seems like a very cool feature but also like something that’s too complicated to even consider. In reality it’s all too exaggerated. Of course, a big pond with a complex landscape, waterfalls and what not is not an easy project, especially when you’re starting with a dry patch a land, but even so...
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You can use mason jars in a lot of cool DIY projects and while a lot of them have to do with the storage of various different types of items there are also some less predictable and quite interesting options. Today we’re covering 20 different projects featuring Mason jar lights and they’re all inspiring but...
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Trends come and trends go, so what’s a stylish homeowner to do? Homedit turned to Barbara Schmidt, a nationally recognized Interior Designer, Creative Director, and Founder of Studiobstyle, a marketing and design firm based in Minneapolis. Schmidt has worked with internationally recognized brands, celebrities, stylists, and publishers like Jeffrey Court Tile, Sub-Zero Wolf, Gwyneth Paltrow,...
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Living in a house that used to be a church may sound like an odd thing to do but the more we think about it the more it’s starting to sound increasingly appealing and interesting. Repurposed churches offer all sorts of unique advantages, one of the most important ones being the history of the building...
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This is the story of how a Victorian terraced house from London, in the UK was renovated and extended, eventually becoming this light-filled modern home with a stylish and exquisite interior. The transformation was done by Studio 30 Architects who worked closely with the clients to find the best solutions and ideas and to offer...
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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...
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Although it sits of a pretty small plot of land, this cool-looking contemporary house makes the most of its location and takes takes full advantage of the views. The house was designed by Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos and is located in Ibiza. It’s a two-storey structure with a clean and minimalistic aesthetic and it enjoys a...
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A mid century is kitchen more than a cooking space. Since the interior design movement began, it has had a steady presence in US households. Today, the mid century style is revered as a timeless design concept. The inherent characteristics make mid-century a fit for today’s kitchen. Clean lines and lack of excess are ideal...
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Themed give purpose to interior design and make decorating fun and exciting. Some themes are better suited for specific types of spaces so for example if you’re thinking of decorating a boy’s room you might enjoy themes such as space, pirates. cars, superheroes and many others. Of course, you can also plan the interior design...
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Just a few days away, the 4th of July celebration gives the Americans an opportunity to show their patriotism by decorating their homes and porches. This year we have some fresh new ideas to share with you so don’t worry if you haven’t made any plans yet. With that in mind, check out our new...
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Even though the stores are probably full of 4th of July-themed decorations around this time of the year and a lot of them can look cute and interesting, we much rather prefer DIY 4th of July crafts because they’re really unique and they have lots of character. This year we prepared a bunch of cool...
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It’s that loose and thrown together look that somehow can be difficult to create: Parisian chic. It’s often mentioned with regard to fashion, but it also holds true in interior decorating. Parisian homes have that hard-to-describe quality of being casual and eclectic but with an air of sophistication that defies explanation. While it might be...
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Little things like the front door mat or the shower curtain often get overlooked and before you know it you’re stuck looking at a boring design every day without even realizing it. That’s a real shame because it’s this sort of details that can potentially bring our homes to life and give them character so...
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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...
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This tiny house is a charming little cabin built by Ryan McLaughlin with no prior experience. His goal was to rent the cabin and to provide the guests with the opportunity to reconnect with nature and to disconnect from their daily routines, to try something different for a change. The cabin offers 160 square feet...
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The words swimming pool and backyard go hand in hand, so much so that we forget that indoor swimming pools are actually a thing. Although less common, they’re just as awesome and some would say that they’re even better than the typical outdoor pools because of the unique advantages they offer. We were curious to...
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Subway tiles give a simple and classic look to spaces like the kitchen or the bathroom where they’re often used on backsplashes. Their signature elegant and timeless look makes them incredibly versatile and a very stylish choice for a variety of different environments and decors. Today we’re checking out more kitchen subway tile designs and...
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An uber chic and stylish pied à terre near Barcelona’s Olympic Marina has everything you need in one tidy and compact minimalist space. Designed by Cometa architects, the 56-square-meter apartment took shape by first deconstructing the space. The architects knocked down all of the interior walls and opened up the wall to the outdoor terrace,...
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You may have seen a bunch of DIY projects popping up online lately involving glass bottle cutting. I will be the first to admit that I was hesitant to try this DIY method because cutting glass just seems so, I don’t know, messy and risky. The reviews I’ve read have been all over the place,...
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Nobody really knows how to decorate a living room, not without doing some research first and putting their ideas in order. One of the first things to do is set your priorities and in order to do that you have to find the answers to some questions such as how do you plan to use...
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Famous for being the summer hotspot for the rich and famous, the Hamptons are popular for good reason: Gorgeous beaches, great restaurants and bountiful farmlands. Just as attention-getting are the multimillion-dollar homes hidden at the end of long driveways or in prime waterside locations. These high-end hideaways boast pools, views and plenty of understated luxury....
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For the type of person who needs their own little work area but doesn’t want to have a full-size desk in the house, a Murphy desk is the perfect option. It’s small, practical, very space-efficient and also very versatile. They come in lots of different styles, sizes and shapes and they maintain a professional look...
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When you put your mind to it, a lot of the things usually found in a home are items that you could actually craft yourself and we’re not talking about custom furniture which requires a certain level of skill but about other basic things including rugs. that’s right, you can actually make your own rugs...
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Like facing a blank piece of paper when you have to write something, you might be at a loss of where to start when you need to jazz up a blank wall. Of course, painting it might be the first step, but it’ll still be plain and unadorned without some decorative element. Sure, it’s easy...
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At only 17.6 square meters, this apartment from Taipei (in Taiwan) is very small, even for a single person with very few requirements. The space used to be a piano studio and has a 3.4 meters high ceiling which is not a lot but enough to allow a mezzanine level. This micro apartment was recently...
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The Stray Bird is a charming boutique hotel situated in Ningxia, China designed and built by STUDIO QI. It enjoys a privileged location, just 10 meters away from the Yellow River and framed by the Tengger Desert, enjoying wonderful views and being beautifully immersed into the landscape. The spaces are organized into three separate programatic...
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When you have more furniture than there’s space in a room, there’s much to think about and lots of different strategies to choose from. Things get especially complicated when you want to include a bed in the room but a regular type would just take up too much floor space. That’s when all the wall...
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From the days of rudimentary log houses to today’s modern timber homes, wood has been a favored home building material for centuries. Its earthy appeal, natural look and warm feeling are ideal characteristics to elevate the facade of a minimalist home. The profile of these modern homes is typically angular and sometimes severe, so cladding...
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Lighting is as important outside as it is inside the house but because the interior of a home is a lot more complex than the exterior there’s not really that much variation when it comes to the different types of outdoor lanterns available for purchase. When it comes to choosing an outdoor light fixture, the...
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What you’re about to see in the images that follow is a micro office designed by LUO studio for a company in Beijing, China. The project was completed in 2018 and represents a very interesting spatial experiment. The clients expressed their desire to establish a new department and wanted to set up a separate office...
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As one of the highest traffic areas of the house, the kitchen floor takes a big beating on a daily basis. From lots of foot traffic to spills, heat and moisture, the kitchen floor has to stand up to all of it and still look great. These are the reasons that kitchen floor tile is...
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Industrial lighting is in vogue right now and not just in restaurants, hotels and bars but also in private homes where they add character to any room they’re in and make spaces feel warm and cozy with their rugged appearance. A really cool thing about industrial light fixtures is that they’re quite DIY-friendly which means...
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Every architecture project has to overcome challenges and to deal with all sorts of restrictions, whether it’s an uneven and difficult topography, a small footprint, a lack of resources or something else. In the case of the RG House which is located in Pato Branco, Brazil, the biggest restriction was the fact that the site...
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Second, only to San Francisco, New York City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Given the concentration of business and wealth, along with plenty of international appeal, the market boasts a list of luxury New York apartments that will make your bank account shudder. The price tags on these reach up...
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Judging by its appearance, this tiny cabin doesn’t stand out much which actually makes a lot of sense in this case. The Site Shack designed by studio Powers Construction sets the tone for an interesting line of sem9-custom structures able to serve as office spaces, artist’s retreats or off-grid cabins. These tiny homes have a...
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The radiator is never the best feature in a room no matter how you look at it and since under-floor heating is not always an option we’re usually stuck with what we have. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Why conform yourself to looking at an ugly radiator when there are plenty of...
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Taking a cue from its neighbors, this house is split into two wings, each with its own distinct design features and an orientation that makes the most of the views, taking advantage of the site’s location and topography. This cantilevered house was designed by studio John Pardey Architects in 2015 and the spaces within its...
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It’s that little something extra that’s hard to define — the characteristic that cool furniture has that other pieces don’t. It can be a novel material, an unusual shape or something really unexpected. Whatever it is, it takes only one piece of cool furniture to revive your space and give it a current look. All...
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Have you ever stopped to think just how many types of fences are out there? Even something which may seem simple like selecting and installing a backyard fence can reveal how complex this whole process can get if you decide to dive into all the different details. For now, we’ll just focus on some of...
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Small apartments are always challenging when it comes to interior design and decor yet some projects stand out and today we’re sharing with you just such an example. This is an apartment located in Tel Aviv, Israel. It measures only 36 square meters across which wouldn’t necessarily pose major problems if not for the fact...
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When it comes to storage and organization things can get pretty complex and quite frustrating especially when you don’t have a proper well-thought system in place or if there’s a lack of customization overall. There are two main areas that usually create problems: the wardrobe and the garage. This time we’re focusing on the latter...
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With more international designers than ever, the 2019 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York had so much to see it made for quite an expedition! This year 900+ global exhibitors showed their newest designs for the next hot things in luxury interiors. More than 38,000 attendees from the design industry were there to...
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Foldable chairs have the amazing advantage of being super practical and storage-efficient. They’re especially practical in the case of outdoor spaces. For example, you can easily bring them outside and set them around a table or around the fire pit and then take them back inside the house when you’re done with them. Having a...
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Who doesn’t want a beautiful backyard? They are fabulous to look at all year round and come summer, they are the ideal place to entertain family and friends or while away a lovely afternoon. Of course, just as with interior decor, the exact elements of the perfect backyard vary from person to person. Some people...
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Split rail fences are popular all around the world, in some areas more than others and various different forms. Before we check out some interesting examples, we should cover some of the basics. First of all, this is a rustic type fence often used around country homes, cottages, cabins and rustic structures. They’re made out...
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A prewar apartment from Manhattan was transformed by architecture and interior design studio MKCA into a contemporary urban oasis full of color and refined beauty. It’s one of the most impressive and most inspiring before and after projects we’ve seen in a while and we’re very excited to get into all the details. The original...
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There’s something very charming and comforting about a white picket fence, something that inspired comfort and coziness. With that in mind, we thought you might enjoy checking out some projects that show how you can build your own picket fence and also some info regarding all the different types of fences and the many lovely...
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Indoor plants add color to our homes and workspaces, they filter the air and some bloom into a beautifully scented flower. Everyone has their own strategy for bringing nature into their homes but whatever that strategy is it most likely involves indoor plant stands which are just as important as the plants themselves. Below you...
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Welcome to Napa Valley, a picturesque location in Northern California with extraordinary views of vineyards and mountains everywhere you look. It’s where a couple chose to build their retirement home and they chose to work with studio Wade Design Architects and Geremia Design. The result was a beautiful California residence that takes advantage of its...
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Dreaming of a gorgeous beach house that has everything your family and friends would want for endless days of summer enjoyment? We’ve found it in this remarkable Rhode Island home. In fact, this was built as the Ideas House 2017 for This Old House. Located in East Matunuck in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, the home...
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If you’re buying all your furniture ready made from stores or having a professional design everything then you probably have no idea or interest in how you can customize it yourself and in this case, we’re referring to the option of painting or staining furniture. It’s a shame really because there’s so much you can...
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Casa B is a very special residence which is located in San Julian, Malta. It’s a four-storey structure with a very eye-catching design and there are multiple elements which support this conclusion. First of all, there’s the exterior facade which goes in a completely different direction than the immediately adjacent structures. It’s as if a...
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You probably think that a chair is a chair, but today’s designs are as artful and unexpected as they can be. Cool chairs can take many forms and shapes, including pedestal types and three-legged styles, as well as the more standard four-legged variety. The materials used to make them can be really different too. Adding...
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Instead of thinking of room corners as being just some dead spaces that you can’t put anything in, a much better approach would be to check out all the cool and interesting ways in which you can actually make the most of those spaces. For example, a corner cabinet would be a wonderful idea for...
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Some of the country’s top designers worked their magic on a huge, double-wide $30 million townhouse in New York City for the 47th annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House. The event is a major fundraiser for the Kips Bay Boy & Girls Club, and this year was located at 36-38 East 74th Street on the...
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It’s easy to put off reorganizing or renovating areas such as the pantry or the laundry room because they’re perceived as secondary, utilitary spaces. However, we shouldn’t underestimate how much a well-designed and well-organized laundry room matters. Even if it’s a small space which you don’t use very often it’s important to enjoy being there...
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The shabby chic style has resurfaced lately, being embraced more and more by interior designers. The style is highly appreciated for the warm and inviting vibe it creates as well as for the fact that it treats imperfections very lightly and even celebrates them for the uniqueness they add to the design. With that in...
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This fantastic apartment is located in New Taipei City in Taiwan and is quite special in the sense that its unusual height more than makes up for the limited footprint dimensions. This is an 84 square meter apartment organized on two floors, with a clear distinction between the functions on each level. All the social...
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As you may know, a lot of the furniture pieces and accessories one needs in a home can be the product of some really great and also pretty easy DIY projects. For example, an ottoman can be something that you put together by yourself instead of something you buy from a furniture store. This way...
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Summer is practically here, and the great outdoors await, but to enjoy the nice weather with family and friends, outdoor living spaces have to have enough seating and furniture to be comfortable. Of course, there are the usual folding chairs and string lights available at the big box stores, but with all the cool designs...
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A house with a black exterior is like a little black cocktail dress: Suitable for any occasion or location. Seaside, tucked away in the mountains or elsewhere, a home with black cladding will never shrink into the background. It stands out against the landscape, almost as an extension of the dark earth. Infused with drama...
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We’ve always liked bathroom interiors that have a breezy, beach-inspired vibe and recently we looked for ways to impart that charm and beauty to basically any type of bathroom. It’s actually easier than you’d think and it’s all about a few carefully-considered design details. A lot of things can help you achieve the desired result...
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There are plenty of ways to make a kitchen look elegant and professional, some more efficient than others. A stainless steel backsplash can definitely get you that look. But there’s more to it than just the look. A stainless steel backsplash presents multiple advantages and those are in fact the main reasons why this has...
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This is a single-family home located in Ciudad de México. It was designed by studio JJRR/Arquitectura and the reason we find it so special is right there, in front of your eyes. The house has a metal structure which is also its facade, no coating added. This gives it an industrial vibe and also suggests...
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If you ever had to shop for light fixtures you probably know how easy it is to get lost in the details and to become overwhelmed by all the different options. Of course, we also know that a lot of the products are more or less just copies or one another and few actually stand...
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The Aculco house is a project developed by PPAA Arquitectos Asociados in collaboration with Alfonso de la Concha Rojas for two brothers with a love for the outdoors and climbing in particular. The site was chosen for its marvelous views as well as the proximity to the cliffs and has been cared for and even...
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We’re living in a world full of color and even though we may not be as well-equipped to distinguish between all the subtle nuances we definitely enjoy playing to them and experimenting. Color is everywhere and without it, nothing would be the same, not even the buildings that you walk by every day. Sure, a...
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In the market for a new nightstand for your cozy bedroom? There are a lot of cool options to choose from and many are not just good-looking but also practical and functional. Of course, there’s also the price to consider. We’ve come to realize that a high price is not always related to quality or...
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When studio Centre Sky Architecture was approached by their clients in order to design, plan and build a mountain cabin in Big Sky, Montana, the requirements were clear and simple and offered a lot of room for creative ideas. The house had to be able to blend in by mimicking its neighbors, to maximize and...
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The 2019 edition of the world’s premier event for furnishings and home decor trends — Salone del Mobile — gave the world a good look at the latest trends in furniture and lighting. This year’s focus area was Euroluce, highlighting new and exciting lighting designs and Workplace3.0, which presented the latest design innovations for the...
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An amazing kitchen is not impossible to achieve. Create a budget, and start building your dream cooking space. A healthy kitchen is a busy kitchen. When the space is prepared right, it will function as the nucleus for your family and guests. Kerrie Kelly, a Global Connect Advisor for the National Kitchen Bath Association (NKBA)...
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Side tables are among the most versatile pieces of furniture commonly found in residences, so versatile in fact that there’s a whole range of them designed for outdoor areas. You can take them out on the deck, the patio, under the backyard pergola or by the pool and use them in combination with all sorts...
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The concept of simplicity takes a variety of different forms and there’s an infinite number of ways in which architects and interior designers get to express this idea. In the case of this apartment from Moscow, Russia, the strategy chosen by Alexey Rozenberg is based around raw materials and gray color tones. Despite a general...
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Whether you keep it behind the sofa, against the wall or to the side, a sofa table is useful for a variety of different reasons. It gives you extra storage space for common things like books, magazines, the TV remote, a table lamp and so on but it can also act as a space divider,...
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Shelving is a must in any home. Whether you are using it as accent shelving, to display a collection, or for basic storage, decorative shelving can take many forms. Small individual floating shelves can highlight a wall while a large unit can be the focal point of a room. While they are highly functional, then...
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Google’s offices from across the world are a great source of inspiration from every point of view, placing a lot of attention of historical significance and wholesome user experience. One of the latest additions is Google’s L.A. office which was built inside the Spruce Goose Hangar, a 7-story high, 750 square foot timber structure with...
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More and more homes these days are starting to give up on the idea of a separate dining room. Somehow this area doesn’t make sense anymore either because of the lack of physical space or simply because family members rarely get to synchronize their schedules so they can have dinner together. Also, there’s also the...
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Every home is unique and designed to suit its owner’s style and some end up being more customized than others. Take this residence from Ra’anana in Israel for example. It’s as much a house as it is a museum. It was designed by studio Anderman Architects in 2017 for a client with a huge art...
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An apartment that only measures 35 square meters across is pretty small and doesn’t really allow that many options in terms of internal layout and design. The architects at MÁS epiteszek were convinced they could make something great out this place – an apartment located in Budapest, Hungary. They were very successful in their endeavor...
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With centerpieces having morphed into tablescapes, the decoration of the dining table has been elevated to a whole new level. While those who are naturally creative may take to the task joyfully, others might feel more than a little dread and anxiety when it’s time to set the table. At the 2019 Dining by Design...
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A lot is lost when structures are built on beautiful sites with wonderful views and they end up not making the most of their location. Taking full advantage of everything a site has to offer is difficult, especially when dealing with a lot of constraints and yet it’s not impossible, as proven by this wonderful...
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Kitchen shelves are practical and very versatile and there’s basically an infinite number of ways in which you can take advantage of that. Whether you’re simply adding a single little shelf on your kitchen wall as a way to fill an empty space or you fill an entire wall with shelves so you can it...
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