It’s easy to see how bright and vivid home interiors draw attention, but what about the homes of those who revel in darker delights? These two deliciously dark interior tours are filled with alluring lighting schemes, which transform shadowy decor into scintillating scenes. Cutting edge track lighting systems slice across dropped ceiling planes and zip around boundaries to highlight and activate additional features. Modern wall lights spill welcoming pools onto solid black and grey backgrounds, whilst modern pendant lights add droplets of luminous accessorisation....

We’re delving into some more small home inspiration because with so many expertly executed small space projects it’s hard to feature just a few! Limited space doesn’t mean limited opportunity for great design, it just presents a model to compact and condense awesome ideas into an enriched area. With that said, here are two slick small studio apartment designs by talent at Studio Open , which are fully equipped to inspire and motivate more tiny home creativity....

Winter’s arrival brings shorter days, chilly temperatures, and for many of us, a sense of gloominess. Apartments, often smaller and less sunlight-filled than houses, can exacerbate this feeling of “winter blues.” But fear not! Thoughtful décor changes can work wonders to brighten your space and uplift your mood. Luckily, the right décor changes can work wonders to brighten up your space, both inside and out .Here are 10 thoroughly detailed ideas to help you combat the winter blues and make your apartment feel cozy, bright, and alive....

If you’re going to go with a minimalist style in just one area of the home, then choose your home office. A clean and clearly organised workspace is conductive to great concentration and an uninterrupted workflow. Less visual clutter leads to less mental clutter, and you will be able to find your needed files and equipment a whole lot faster too. Take a gander at these minimalist home office ideas that have harnessed simplicity to create productive workspaces completely free from distraction, some with simple Scandi styling and a bunch with home office storage designs to fit spaces of all different shapes and sizes....

Bespoke flush fitted furniture ideas abound in two urban chic interiors, both designed by INX Design & Guan Pin, using wood grain and monochrome finishes. A modern homeowner can find it an increasing challenge as to where to stow away all of the excess: A multitude of hobby accessories and obligatory working from home equipment to hold on to, plus an ever growing wardrobe to follow changing fashion trends can soon stack up....

Television has infiltrated the hearts and homes of billions of people across the globe and even for those who wouldn’t consider themselves fanatics, the popularity of particular sitcoms is too hard to ignore, but what of the way viewers have infiltrated the homes of these much-loved characters? One unlikely and clearly gifted, interior designer from the Spanish Basque Country has enabled viewers an intimate insight into the homes they thought they knew so well....

Grey and white decor fashions fresh feeling interiors that come alive under scattered elements of warmth and interest. So, how do we include just the right hint of colour and creativity into a modern neutral backdrop without completely overpowering a cool minimal aesthetic? These two inviting contemporary home designs feature multiple ways in which to introduce a little life into the peaceful palette, from examples of modern art to understated yet mood boosting personal collections....

Google work places are known to be fun! These pictures below, are from different offices around Europe. The work places in Milan, Madrid and Munich were designed by DEGW , a company that usually designs for various Fortune 500 companies, while the one in Zurich was designed by the swiss firm Camenzind Evolution . Google Madrid The best location in the whole floor plan with the most stunning views of Madrid has been used for this informal/ formal interaction area....

The arid desert isn’t your typical landscape for a white picket fence, but these aren’t your typical family homes. These magnificent examples of modern architecture carve something special into these wide and wild landscapes, something that transforms the desolate and inhospitable country into a place that dreams are made of. Check out this series of four exceptional home tours that feature blissful outdoor pools to wash away the desert dust, and unique interiors that will wow....

It’s that wonderful time of the year again – time to comb through your lists, checking them twice, making sure that everybody gets the perfect gift this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for impressive pieces to spoil your loved ones or just need a few thoughtful stocking-stuffers to delight coworkers and friends, this guide has something for everyone in your life. This holiday gift guide includes failproof crowd-pleasers, thoughtful selections for recipients who have it all, and unique selections sure to become the talk of any gathering....

As well as boasting incredible 180 degree views from the Ocean to Downtown LA, this 18,850 square foot house exhibits magnificent AIA award-winning modern design. The Orum House, created by famed architect Zoltan Pali, stands on a 1.6 acre lot with a large swimming pool, plus 6,000 square feet of covered terraces and outdoor decks to add to the living space. Inside, there are 9 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, an entertaining kitchen and a catering kitchen, a home gym, massage room, steam and sauna, a Dolby Atmos theater, a 1,000 bottle wine room, and an elevator....

Do you love industrial decor ? Are you thinking about giving your dining room a fresh modern makeover? This guide is for you! Enjoy this tour of 40 stylish industrial dining rooms to find color schemes, furniture sources, material inspiration, and everything you need to start putting together a plan for your next big redesign. Or, if you’re already lucky enough to have the industrial dining room of your dreams, you just might find a few fresh ideas to complete the look....

This light and laid back interior with industrial home decor was designed by the talent at Line Architects . Simple home furnishings and pared back accessories make this pad a place to chill out and zone out from the busyness of the outside world. The colour scheme is calming and laid back in white, wood tone and light grey, with some bolder black base notes spaced around to anchor the airy scheme....

Want to live amidst tourist-worthy greenery – but not in a refuge or tent? This luxury residence in the Portugese Riviera is surrounded by the Sintra Cascais National Park, the premier Oitaros Dunes golf course and an abundance of crystal-clear pools. Soaring overhead on entrance and lying flat beside guests, four exterior pools create a modern moat around this concrete and wooden gem, a modern contrast to its natural surroundings. Simple block furniture gives space to winding wooden staircases, glass-walled corridors and designer slats, making this 1,100sqm home of four bedrooms and five bathrooms part abode, part ultra-relaxing retreat....

Living alongside a golf course has become shorthand for luxury. This Spanish villa in the highly desirable Sotogrande neighborhood in San Roque Spain, will offer all the comforts of golf course living, plus ultimate security, comfort, and plenty of room for entertaining. Designed by ARK Architects , who are local to San Roque, the villa is to be situated at the end of cul-de-sac for ultimate privacy. The indoor amenities are also notable, starting with an indoor Jacuzzi and continuing on to a private movie theatre, game room, and private fitness center....

Filled with modern color palettes, genius storage solutions, and exquisite furnishings, you won’t want to miss these humble homes. From an apartment that uses bold patterns to make a statement to another overflowing with simplistic Mid-Century Modern charm, they may all differ in style but are equally captivating with their meticulously crafted floor plans and design. Get ideas for layouts, color palettes, furniture selection, and textile choices from the expert visualizers behind these cozy apartments....

As one of the better known Italian kitchen companies, turning out designs since 1969, Cesar produce some pretty cool stuff, and this selection gives a taster of their current offerings should you be in the market for a new culinary space. As usual the range is shown in a way that the majority of us would not be able to achieve in our houses, ie. enviable huge scale rooms, with unbelievably high ceilings, above vast seam to seam windows, but we can dream and still get the gist of how it might fit into a rather more modest ‘homely’ home!...

It has been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where people turn in tums of comfort and where families gather throughout the day to eat, and more importantly to spend time together. That’s why a home’s kitchen must be beautiful, comfortable, and above all functional. The kitchens in this post, from Norway’s Norema , each have their own unique personality, but every one could easily serve a welcoming place for any home....

A cultural icon of 70s furniture design that never fell completely out of style – the famous papasan chair still holds decorative sway today, its look and materials constantly changing with the times. Before this look was imported into the western realm of furniture design, initially by soldiers returning from war, what we know as the “papasan chair” was widely used as a versatile and economical furniture staple in Thailand and the Philippines....

This minimalist white home is indeed a reflection of clean, pure and serene environment, but what makes it luxurious are the materials and technology with which each edifice is constructed. Apparently, splashes of abstract color sparsely strewn here and there are enough to satisfy a modern palette. The clean-lined architecture and simple landscape at this residence was designed by German company C18 Architekten who stayed true to their country’s architectural heart....