The key to furnishing a small space is a stylish concentration of storage areas without compromising the layout of well-spaced living; this clever home design, by designer Wu Chengxian for Taihe Design in Taiwan, highlights the space saving principal to great effect. The lounge feels large despite its modest measurements thanks to a high ceiling that reaches up past the mezzanine level. Concentrating on cabinet installations surrounding the entryway, a huge amount of unimposing storage space has been achieved behind the sleek lines of wall color-matched cupboards and neat shelving banks....

Perched just above the treetops is the Canopy Residence by Daniel Annenkov . This villa is all about light, height, and stillness. With floor-to-ceiling glass and natural wood framing, the home feels weightless but grounded. Every space opens to sky and forest, blurring the boundary between inside and out. The Canopy Residence stands tall and serene. It blends natural beauty with bold architecture. Its expansive glass facade reflects the shifting skies, while slender timber columns rise like tree trunks....

The peaceful joy of the Japandi aesthetic shapes these three modern home interiors, fashioning cohesive living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms. The combination of Scandinavian and Japanese decor elements conjures a welcoming atmosphere that’s sprung from warm neutrals and natural materials. Practical layouts are designed to serve and enhance daily life at home, ensuring easy functionality and overall tranquillity. We’ll tour one family residence full of natural light and soothing wood tone, which also features inspiration for a compact shared kid’s room....

Light-wooden furniture and flooring are as common as décor staples come. How can you make your light-wooden features special? These three contemporary apartments offer inspiration by example. Pair light wood with white exposed brick walls, pops of navy and wicker cane accents to create a light yet modern mood. Subdue your interior with walls in white and furniture in grey, as your light-wooden furniture warms the space. Use pastels to soften the light-wooden elements in your home, adding Scandinavian bookshelves and black-framed prints....

Sometimes all it takes is one interesting focal point to take an otherwise simple interior and make it something really special. In this modern home, visualizer Pavel Voytov has created a space that is welcoming and comfortable while showcasing a unique and gorgeous staircase. In addition to the staircase and living area, the bedrooms designed for this home make creative use of color and utilize simple, functional furniture that would make anyone feel at home....

Which texture theme do you prefer: soft and cozy or sleek and glossy? It’s hard to choose between two styles that work so well – and the choice becomes even more difficult once you realize just how much new finishes and patterns can change the atmosphere of a home. If you’re thinking about switching up your interior decor textures , these photos demonstrate how two modern apartments with similar colors and similar architecture can look completely different from one another just by using different textures ....

Designing a home for a family with young children requires creativity and balance. Stylish parents and growing children may have different requirements, but it’s totally possible to create a family-friendly interior that looks stylish and meets the needs of kids and adults alike. This pair of two-bedroom homes from Lugerin Architects proves it – both enjoy efficient compact layouts, clean styling, and innovative features practical for family life. And look no further if you’re searching for classy kid’s bedroom ideas because these photos are sure to offer up some useful inspiration....

The two apartments featured in this post are similar in style though each has its own personality. The simple, sleek designs of both homes call to mind a minimalism, if they are not entirely minimalist. Further uniting the two spaces is the use of interior glass walls that provide separation between rooms and much-needed privacy without actually closing anything in or keeping anything out. Take a look inside these two homes and imagine what type of creative mind might be at home here....

Russian designer Stanislav Orekhov is known for his exceptional CG visualization skills in rendering life-like environments. (Remember the Palace ?) Today we are putting together a list of some of the rather unconventional looking office spaces he has rendered. The emphasis is on public spaces(common areas) within offices. Though there is no clear indication on which of these really ended up becoming actual buildings, at the moment we are just content enough staring at these gorgeous images....

In each of these 3D visualizations, Vietnam-based designed Koj has taken simple elements and put them together to create organized, serene, and beautiful living spaces. From a small, urban apartment to more spacious suburban homes, each reflects a keen eye towards livable, contemporary design. This apartment lacks in square footage and is quite narrow. By using light colors in both the wood and upholstery, the designer creates the feeling of more space....

When we think of loft living, it is easy to imagine slick concrete floors and dusty windows, stretching up to high vaulted ceilings. The general feel might be sunny but also dreary. Of course, modern loft living has brought a new vibrancy to this style. This loft, located in St. Petersburg Russia and designed by architect DA Architects , takes some of those sleek industrial elements and adds some creative lighting and fun colors that warm things up and take this loft from frigid warehouse to welcoming home....

First of all, a big thank you for the wonderful enthusiasm that our readers have shown in response to our call for writers . It means a lot to us to know that you are willing to offer your time for our website. We have received tons of positive responses and are currently in the processes of going through them. As soon as we complete the review process, we will get in touch with the selected candidates....

The deviants are at it again, but this time they attacked the creative center of their brains in the name of taking a good old fashion bath in our modern new world. These wildly artistic bathrooms have everything to do with fantasy and little to do with… well, reality. Although some of these sexy bathrooms are on the not so well-lit side, the overall impressions outweigh that glitch with flying colors....

Having an opportunity to visit a spa, to let the scented aromas fill up your senses and to unwind and let someone give you a heavenly massage while you close your eyes and flow with sooting tunes is a rare thing to do for most of us. But what if you have a space at home that provides you a similar kind of experience? Today, we feature a list of 16 inspirational bathrooms to tingle your senses....

A one bedroom apartment can be an urban oasis in the hands of the right designers. The spaces featured in this post both measure in under 75 square meters (807 square feet) which is hardly among the smallest we have features, but still puts some limits on what a designer can accomplish. Still, both homes manage to sparkle and shine with welcoming features and warm feelings, perfect for their inhabitants to spend a few years or a lifetime....

Be inspired by the simplicity of these three modern Scandinavian style homes, each beautiful in their own fresh and interesting way. Through this trio of tours you will find cool Scandi style furniture and accessories, fresh minimalist decor ideas and super clean home layouts for modest sized home interiors. Our first home delivers a botanical theme through living greenery, which is teamed with brown leather accent furniture and strong black base notes....

One of the first things you use in the morning and one of the last things you use at night – bathroom vanities play a significant role in everyone’s daily routine. One of the most important aspects of the vanity area is the lighting, especially when it comes to grooming processes like cosmetics and skincare. Vanity lighting should be beautiful enough to admire, but also practical enough to suit your everyday needs....

While considering crucial elements of interior design, benches are usually not in the first line. That’s something worth changing, since these convenient furniture pieces can be valuable assets, and not just in terms of essential function - to provide seating. Benches can offer precious hidden storage for small necessities, a handy place to put something down, or give your feet some well-deserved rest. Not to mention just how stylish they can be....

Bud vases are a smaller version of a vase, intended to hold a single stem or a small botanical arrangement. These charming accents are exceptionally versatile – they make it easy to decorate with fresh or dried cuttings from your garden, making a nice visual impact without taking up too much space or requiring too much planning. We’ve collected our favorites from around the web. This buying guide covers inexpensive bud vase sets, luxury designer picks, versatile mini-vases, and bold sculptural designs....

Nothing can set the right holiday mood like a lavishly decorated Christmas tree. Whether your style embraces monochrome or multicolor, tree toppers or skirts, it’s time to get creative. A standout deco always boasts something unexpected—why not an upside down tree? Here we share some elegant and artistic ideas in various colors, sizes and shapes, to help you single out the perfect style. A gorgeous tree, an explosion of decorations, and you’re guaranteed to make the impression that will turn your celebration into the best one yet....