Bathroom design—and bathroom vanities—have come a long way in recent years, particularly, as a result of the increased furnishing options available to the public, as well as the many available avenues for customizing a look to suit individual homeowners’ styles. The previous norm was that spec homes, or newly built homes, were fitted with a […]
Whether you’re new to the world of interior design or have been an aficionado for years, sometimes it can be hard to tell design styles apart. Admittedly, there is a lot of crossover between aesthetics and nowhere is there more crossover than with contemporary design. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly it is that makes […]
The creative team at Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design was challenged to design a nature hideaway in Cape Town, South Africa. This modern tree house with glass and western red cedar finishes has an iconic shape that maximizes views of the site. Its vertical layout leaves enough room for a living space on the first level, with a […]
The Knarvik Community Church is located on the west coast of Norway (north of Bergen) and overlooks the local town center. The building— deigned by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter — is adapted to an existing hillside between man-made and natural environment. The church signals its function with a sacral dignity and a recognizable form. The compact volume is […]
Canada-based Alva Roy Architects completed the design of the Garden Void House, a contemporary residence in Toronto. The project occupies a corner lot in a traditional neighborhood, with both the north and west façades enjoying natural daylight throughout the seasons. When viewed from street level, the main façade draws the eye with its contrast of large and narrow windows. From the […]
Created by Baptiste Ducommun for Klybeck, these minimalist hangers add a touch of class to any room while providing decorative flexibility. Designed to mimic the effect of an ivy plant slowly expanding outwards and upwards, this design, appropriately called “Ivy,” allows for expansion, growth, and possibility, much like the organic plants they are based on. […]
Want to show off your travel bucket list, or keep a reminder of your hometown in a new city? These custom-made maps are available as murals or posters, giving you the option of traveling the world in your living room or taking a little piece of home wherever you go. Founded in Montreal, Canada, Customaps […]
Andreas Martin-Löf Arkitekter accepted the challenge of building a modern hillside dwelling on a six-hectare plot owned by a family in Stockholm, Sweden. The owners requested a home that visually communicates to the other two main constructions on the property: a Chinese-style tower, built by restaurateur Sten Hellberg in 1917, and a 1960s single-level addition. “The […]
Getting stranded on a deserted island may seem much more appealing after exploring this seaside three-bedroom, two-bathroom, open-concept home designed by the architects at WHALE! Architecture in the Valparaíso region of Chile. This 1,938-square-foot basic shoreline house named Casa Encallada was built in 2014 and offers an open space for a living room and kitchen, in addition […]
Personal Architecture transformed a traditional, early twentieth-century Rotterdam penthouse into a contemporary apartment —complete with a wellness spa and rooftop deck for entertaining. The main living space and two of the bedrooms are located on the second level of the building. Living and dining areas are divided by walls with integrated storage units. “Voids in the […]
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