Grey decor builds a cool modern base, but what if your personality seeks something a little stronger? Turn up the energy inside your home by introducing solid accent pieces in shades of red, which is thought to promote feelings of strength, determination, power, passion and even love. There are many ways to succeed with a lively red and grey colour combo, from scattering a few star accent pieces into a predominantly neutral design, to building fearless colour saturated spaces....

The rich lustre of golden decor touches every corner of this home, visualised by Vlad Yuhimchuk and designed by Zimenko . Stand out elements compete for attention with the next bold piece and the next, from a shimmering gold settee and regal armchairs, to unique storage cabinets and bookcases. The precious metallic theme even translates down into the minute detail of door hinges, furniture handles, small decorative embellishments and very specifically selected home accessories....

Traditionally, when one thinks of a bachelor pad, a vision of empty pizza boxes, sparse furnishings, and entirely too much plaid comes to mind. Thankfully, a wave of more sophisticated bachelor apartments has become the norm and interior designers like Angelina Alexeeva have given new life to masculine spaces. Take for instance this lovely Moscow apartment, which showcases modern shapes and plenty of clean lines. A neutral color palette dominated by grays, whites, and black lend a sleek edge to the space, while interesting shapes, like a curvy light fixture and industrial furniture accents add dimension....

The popular social magazine app Flipboard for iPad has featured Home-Designing on its ‘Living’ section. If you use Flipboard(an app well worth checking out if you haven’t already), don’t forget to add us as a news source! Yes, it is vacation season for most of us, and while some may prefer to go as far away as Greece, or even further (Zanzibar!), a select few might prefer to stick to their homes or simply due to work or other obligations, will dream about vacation, instead of actually going....

I was just looking back and realised it’s been a while since we did a bathroom inspiration set. Apart from the kids bathroom designs we featured in May, the last random set of bathroom pictures we featured was sometime in December last year. Eventhough function-wise, there is little to separate between the designs that we feature in this post, it is surprising how many different ways designers think up of in decorating this relatively small space....

Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen? We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time....

Located in an enviable position in Sotogrande Bajo, Villa The Hill is a luxury home with dazzling views of the coastline. This is one of the most impressive residences in the Sotogrande development, which is home to some of the most lavish properties in Spain. Created by Ark Architects , this unique villa boasts crisp contemporary architecture. Despite its contemporary design, the villa conveys a classic elegance that oozes sophistication and class....

Furniture artisans at SplinterWorks , formed in 2009 by Miles Hartwell and Matt Withington in the South of England, show their “particular affinity with developing work that re-thinks how we prepare, cook and experience food” in this collection of inspiring kitchen designs that break the grid of the traditional shaped kitchen, and carries it through as a fully functioning yet more soulful place that can be appreciated in social settings as well as in routine daily tasks....

The renovation of the London loft house that was mapped out in these slick visualizations, by studio PressEnter Design , features crisp interior styling bathed in soft light, and filled with natural tones. The brief was to revitalize an old industrial space into a warm and inviting private apartment, complete with modern décor. The firm achieved successful results by mixing smooth beech wood floors against textured gray walls, and interspersing with the warmth of modern wood paneling....

This is the ‘Almond Flat’ project, a 160 square metre Russian home in Saint Petersburg, designed and visualised by TOL’KO interiors . It is a home of light neutrals and modern ideas, with bespoke storage, luxury feature walls and high-end furniture. Amongst these you will find a sleek tv hideaway unit clad in marble, wood and gold. There is a cutaway dividing wall fashioned with textured panelling, metallic trims and a cunning use of mirrors....

Luxurious modern home interiors are suave and sophisticated but can lack a sense of fun. That is not the case with this wonderful space, visualised by Diff Studio . This luxury interior comes complete with a youthful personality, which is displayed through colourful art pieces. However, that’s not to say that this isn’t one serious piece of interior design, because it is. Swathes of smooth wood tone and luxe white marble engulf walls, floors and surfaces....

The Nomadic style trend is a chilled, eclectic style based in creamy neutral tones, with warm natural timber and rattan elements. In this inspirational trio of home tours, we find this trend mixed with cool concrete backdrops that are more closely synonymous with the industrial chic genre. The combo of earthy accents and eclectic furniture make a contrasting yet fitting mix with the stony grey surroundings, building spaces that are homey yet edgy....

Consider these kitchens by Norema , a Norwegian designer and manufacturer of kitchen cabinetry. Any theme comes magically. Rustic designs appear fresh and inviting, especially when accentuated with abundant cabinet space. Retro designs like mid-century Modernism are clean and efficient. Traditional contemporary designs using this modular cabinetry seems timeless. That’s part of what gives this designer charm; the cabinetry allows the kitchen’s theme to take center stage without losing itself in the mix, becoming almost like a character of its own in the space....

Style: Organic Minimalism Color Combination: Warm wood tones, matte black, light beige, deep charcoal grey Who is it for: Perfect for mindful professionals seeking a calming yet productive workspace. Ideal for remote workers, writers, and creative thinkers who appreciate natural elements and minimalist design that promotes focus and inspiration. Budget: $-$$ Organic Inspiring Study – Shopping List Below we present a curated list of products presented on the board: Birch Wood Table...

Poised serenely over majestic turquoise waters, a palm fringed villa with sea suspended hammocks, padded day beds, and dining above a window of bright lagoon, awaits you at the Six Senses Resort in Laamu, Maldives. Built from sustainable materials, these unvarnished beachfront and overwater villas offer a chic picture of paradise. Six waterside and over ocean lounges and restaurants provide food grown in the island’s organic garden, for hungry guests spending days sun lounging, snorkeling around Laamu’s house reef, and dolphin and turtle watching....

A sweet sense of fun pushes all the way through this playful pastel coloured apartment, visualised by Evgenia Belkina . The home incorporates a wonderful kids’ bedroom with an integrated playroom–whilst the parents bedroom is made by dropping down a modern Murphy bed design at one end of the lounge. A stunning powder blue and pink kitchen is combined with a family dining area in the airy layout, where natural elements like wood, rattan and dried pampas grass work to offset the sweetness of the candy coloured combo....

Here is a beautiful planter that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to have either indoors or outdoors. It is modern, easy on the eyes and self watering. What more could you want? After playing home to two previous generations, the third generation homeowners of this 1000 square metre house decided to commission a complete renovation. The house is situated on a private owned hill in New Territories area, Hong Kong. PplusP Designers were asked to transform the place by introducing simple luxury elegance, splashed with modern oriental elements....

Hoping for a stress-busting, satisfying 2022? Begin with the bubble calendar . The colours we choose for our interiors can say a lot about our personalities: Dark, sombre and serious, vivid and vivacious, a monochrome minimalist. This 146 square metre home in Kyiv, Ukraine, is filled with a bright and playful palette that vibes with quirky displays of modern art. Designer Nadya Chabannaya has used green, blue, pink & yellow accent decor to energise kids’ rooms and adult living spaces alike....

Are you looking for a table that can double as a focal point without overwhelming the decor that surrounds it? This abstract coffee table features a cloudlike silhouette with edges that are impossibly rounded and smooth, packing tons of personality into a practical footprint. This piece is a fabulous fit for interiors ranging from minimalist modern to the boldest eclectic spaces. Use this exciting design to break up the expanse of clean lines that tend to dominate a living room, or use it as a chic complement for other curvy modern furniture that you might already have....

With a gorgeous plot on the Pacific coast in southwest Costa Rica, this 3000 square foot villa takes advantage of a gorgeous view through a tailored layout and smart furniture choices. Architect Tim Vordtriede and interior designer Angelina Alekseeva took full creative rein on this project at request of the Los Angeles based client – and the result is so fantastic we can only imagine the client is in love with the final product just as much as we are....