Scandinavian furniture has been a mainstay in homes across the world for decades, from traditional pieces and their alluring handiwork to the innovative boundary-pushing creations from young modernist designers. From the pieces that show up frequently in permanent collections and on the pages of shelter magazines, many associate Scandinavian style with a specific look – natural woods, bright white surfaces, airy profiles. In this post, we’ve collected 61 delightful pieces of Scandinavian-style furniture you can buy right now....

Designed by the visionary Mariya Chmut , this breathtaking home seamlessly merges contemporary elegance with the rugged beauty of its mountain surroundings. The use of natural stone elements throughout the interior creates a harmonious flow, making the home appear as though it is carved directly from the mountainside. Expansive glass walls and minimalist décor allow for uninterrupted views of the stunning landscape, while the earthy color palette and organic textures enhance the connection to nature....

When you live in a beautiful natural climate, it is only also natural that you want to include the seasons, the outdoors, and the local plant life in your home. Such is the case with this single-family residence from the architects at Gaudenzi in the stunning hills of Rio de Janeiro. The home featured in this post is 502.57 square meters (5409 square feet) and was designed for a young couple with a small daughter....

A mid-century modern undertone ripples through this unique home interior, visualized by Liyan Vision. The mid-century essence is felt in its distinctive color scheme and use of dark woods, the flat-fronted kitchen design, leggy furniture, and 3-tier pendant light shades. The living room is large and open plan with a warm lived-in look. The home office is equipped for the architect homeowner, furnished with an adjustable drafting table and an inspiration board....

Classic and timeless. These seem like two opposite concepts. How do you create a home that is both? A home that is current and modern, while being able to withstand the test of an ever changing world of fashion? Impossible, some claim. But is it really? Oksana Dolgopiatova , a designer based in Kiev, took it upon herself to meet this challenge. Apartment ‘Alise’ is her answer, and isn’t her answer just brilliant?...

This punchy pad is the four bedroom Architect’s Villa located ‘on top of the world’ in l’Escalet, Saint-Tropez, with amazing views over the Mediterranean Sea. The contemporary holiday home comes complete with retractable glazed walls in order to enjoy the warm weather as you move seamlessly between the indoors and out, and an infinity pool where you can cool off in style. The serene bolt-hole is situated amidst natural forests, sweeping hillsides and the sparkling ocean for a supreme vacation destination-but if you just feel like hiding away on your down-time, then the sweeping poolside patio provides the perfect place to snooze away the holidays....

Imaginative people thrive in inspiring surroundings, that’s why art makes an essential home decor accent for young professionals in the creative industries. However, there also needs to be breathing space for originality to ignite and grow. These two stylish apartment interiors hit the balance just right. Based in a cool grey decor palette, the modern neutral decor allows the bright energy of colourful art pieces to shine, and new ideas to flourish....

The ideas that inspire baby bedding and cribs today are ingenious and Angel Baby Bedding puts them on display. Be it football or air planes, blue or pink, alphabets or numbers, a plethora of choices are available to the modern baby. Baby boy bedding sets may still stick to the conventional blue at times, but a look below will give you a few pictures that inspire wholesome living at birth....

is an artist whose soft sculpting skills have been appreciated the world over. Paper sculpting is a fragile art that exhibits joys and splendor of festivities of Brazil. His designs are inspired by Brazilian soccer players and carnival festivals. The sculptures are so rich in volume and flawless that at first glimpse they appear to be three dimensional. The characters are inspired from real life but look three dimensional owing to the precision that Carlos puts into every crease and fold of paper....

The dining room is one of the most public areas of a house. It is not just where you may eat dinner with your immediate family, but also where you bring friends, loved ones, and long lost relatives to reconnect over food. With the dining room holding such importance, it is no surprise that many people put a great deal of time into designing and styling the space. The 20 dining rooms included in this post are unique, but each creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere where any family would be happy to convene after hours - or even years - apart....

Starting a new family comes with many challenges, not the least of which is finding a suitable place to live. When making that important life transition from young married couple to new parents, it can be difficult to figure out how to incorporate your old sense of style with your new needs. This apartment, from visualizer Natalia Tsetsulina , uses playful colors, open spaces, and plenty of natural light to create an apartment that is efficient in its use of its 50 square meters (538 square feet) but still comfortable enough for a fresh, easy start to this new phase of life....

Style: Refined Neutrals Color Combination: Soft stone, warm taupe, driftwood grey, matte black Who is it for: For the urban aesthete who loves clean lines, high contrast, and timeless sophistication. Ideal for those who want their space to feel both polished and practical, where form and function meet metropolitan cool. Budget: $$ Brooklyn Elegance Living Room – Shopping List Below, we present a curated list of products presented on the board:...

Completed in 2013, Casa Redux - or “Redux House” - is a truly breathtaking contribution to modern residential architecture. Studio mk27 , a São Paola architecture and design firm headed by Marcio Kogan, created this home from start to finish. The resulting structure is a textbook study in clean lines and stark, modern detail from its captivating windows to its concrete textured walls. Step inside for more views of this amazing space....

There’s something unmistakably serene about Santorini, those whitewashed walls, crisp blue accents, and sun-drenched terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea. But what if you could capture that breezy, coastal charm without hopping on a plane or breaking the bank? Enter coastal minimalism: a fresh, fuss-free way to bring island tranquility into your everyday space. It blends the calming palette of the seaside with clean lines, natural textures, and an airy, decluttered aesthetic....

These ultra modern, cool and comfy work places don’t just show us all the places we wished we worked, they provide bags of vibrant inspiration to implement in our very own homes! We’re going to take a tour through vibrant sitting rooms, open plan layouts, colourful decor palettes, modern furniture arrangements, cool lighting solutions, and modern staircase designs that would translate fabulously into many residential builds. These are spaces that promote connection, interaction, creative energy and good vibes, which is something we all could use a lot more of–whether at work collaborating with colleagues, or at home engaging with our family and personal projects....

Do check out our updated list of Unique Desk & Wall Calendars . It was Holly from Decor8 who gave us inspiration for compiling this post on calendars. With 2010 lurking around the corner, everyone is gearing up to welcoming it with open arms! We decided to contribute to the festivities and consequently featured these calendar designs that could find their way up to your workplace. With clean, fresh and feminine designs that would rejuvenate the space, you could add a few more accessories to create a 2010 theme corner in your room....

In the realm of interior design, a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity often creates spaces that resonate with timeless elegance. Here, we explore a home that serves as a canvas for such a fusion, where minimalist grace rooted in East Asian philosophy seamlessly interlaces with the bold clarity of contemporary style. Each element is a careful curation of cultural homage and modern comfort, crafting an environment that exudes a serene yet sophisticated aura, perfect for the discerning aesthete....

How do you blend Scandinavian simplicity with Taiwanese culture? This multi-storeyed home, designed by Taiwan’s HAO Design and photographed by Hey! Cheese has the answer. Using white walls, wood and block shapes, this home remains minimalistic while still showcasing Taiwanese anime culture. Using wooden blocks to separate out spaces, vast panes make small areas look spacious, and room intersections look seamless, while anime fixtures dot themselves around the periphery of the rooms....

The hits just keep coming from the design team at INT2 . In this post, we’ll explore a 69 square meter (742 square foot) apartment in Minsk, Belarus. The space is not particularly large, but as we have seen in previous projects from these talented designers, it does not take excessive floor space to create a beautiful and welcoming home. What’s more important is that each piece is perfectly chosen to fit with an overall atmosphere and purpose, just as we will see here....

A combination of greige, beige, and brown shades creates a calming interior decor scheme, but how does this muted palette translate into interesting, modern spaces? In this gallery of two contemporary home designs, we’ll witness neutral decor that is applied with modern flair. Our first featured home design is a contemporary apartment interior with an open-plan living space. Rich brown accents add depth to beige and white surroundings, while texture, form, and art build intrigue....