50 Creative Ways To Incorporate Book Storage In & Around Stairs

Love books? Love stairs? These fifty unique designs make the most of that tight little cranny under your staircase. Use a block frame to hide books beneath, as they line sturdy shelves your feet walk over. Wrap a winding steel staircase around existing walls of bookshelves, immersing yourself in the reading experience. Put books within the stairs, as each level hides a few simply gorgeous reads. These creative, innovative and artistic features make the most of a good book collection and the most of awkward spaces left unutilised....

February 6, 2026 · 33 min · 7017 words · James Wallenbrock

51 Coffee Tables With Storage To Stylishly Stash Your Clutter

We’ve all got it, we all hate it. Clutter is a frustrating design killer that plagues most homes. Luckily, multipurpose furniture like coffee tables with storage are perfect to keep remotes out of couch cushions and tabletop space clear. They encourage organization and hide away odds and ends to help your space not only have a neat and organized appearance, but also give you more of a chance of finding things when you need them....

February 6, 2026 · 25 min · 5150 words · Howard Cordier

51 Cool And Unique Coffee Mugs You Can Buy Right Now

Looking for the perfect coffee mug to add a little spice to your morning routine? Or are you seeking out a fun yet affordable gift for friends and coworkers? This guide has so many great ideas! We’ve collected our favorite super-unique coffee mugs from all around the web – each one available to purchase right now. Here you’ll find sophisticated mugs with distinctive silhouettes, smart mugs for tech enthusiasts, mugs shaped like pop culture characters, and colorful designs for free spirits....

February 6, 2026 · 28 min · 5898 words · Gloria Young

51 Glass Coffee Tables That Every Living Room Craves

Great for a vast variety of decor styles, a glass coffee table can help weave together the final pieces of any living room design. But which one is right for your home? Does your space need an all glass coffee table that helps maintain a sense of spaciousness or maybe it craves a bold glass and gold coffee table that will instantly steal the spotlight? Either way, our list has you covered!...

February 6, 2026 · 24 min · 4916 words · Jan Moga

51 Oval And Racetrack Shaped Dining Tables To Elevate Your Dining Space

An oval or racetrack dining table is great for cultivating a soft and elegant aesthetic. They have the same flowing curves as round dining tables, yet they are a better fit for long and narrow spaces. Plus, many designs come with extensions to further expand the seating capacity—perfect for those that love to host but are short on space. Looking for a fresh look that not everyone has? An oval dining table is an excellent option for those seeking an offbeat aesthetic as well, as they are less common than other shapes....

February 6, 2026 · 28 min · 5854 words · Lyndsey Gullo

51 Wicker And Rattan Chairs To Add Warmth And Comfort To Any Space

Whether you are looking to add a new accent chair to your living room or need a stylish patio set for outdoor dining, wicker and rattan chairs are up to the task! Over the years, rattan and wicker have become an interchangeable term to many, but there is a big difference between them. While rattan is a strong wood derived from a series of palm trees, wicker is a weaving technique that uses a variety of pliable plants or synthetic materials to create a tough weave....

February 6, 2026 · 25 min · 5259 words · Sarah Bires

52 Cat

Feeling just crazy about cats? You, the internet’s cat videos, and our cat-themed home décor accessories are not alone. Cats make our lives lighter, brighter, and just that touch more cuddly. Inject some personality into your daily routine with a cat toothbrush holder above the bathroom sink . Shed light on your next party with cat-faced fairy lights. Go that step too far in the workplace with a cat butt pencil sharpener....

February 6, 2026 · 20 min · 4064 words · Sharon Bishop

53 Modern Sofas For A Comfortably Updated Living Space

A chic modern sofa is the perfect way to update your decor without making major changes. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite modern sofas in a wide range of themes sure to satisfy anyone looking for a smart style refresh. Here, you’ll find contemporary sofas in on-trend fabrics like velvet and boucle along with timeless selections in leather and more. Fit everyone with a standard three-seater, or stretch out with a cozy chaise sofa design....

February 6, 2026 · 29 min · 6145 words · Scott Brooks

A Beautifully Landscaped Brutalist House [video]

A wood and concrete brutalist exterior shields this 2900 square foot home design, based in Houston, United States. Created by the architects at Robertson Design , The Concrete Box house conceals a two-story home with a multi-level living space. The ground floor is a brutalist concrete backed room with a distinctly cosy essence that comes from high-end upholstered furniture, attractive wood-clad elements and a functional kitchen placed right at the heart of the home....

February 6, 2026 · 18 min · 3727 words · Mary Walker

A Bright White Home With Organic Details

This 180 square meter home, designed and realized by FORM architectural bureau, combines a number cheerful natural materials in contrast to perfectly modern textures and decor. It’s a striking bright white interior that looks warm and inviting rather than stark and sterile. Every room features distinctive lighting choices, and innovative spaces for socialization are carved smoothly from the interior landscape. This is a gorgeous minimalistic home for anyone who enjoys unified and consistent interior design....

February 6, 2026 · 14 min · 2974 words · Shawn Ortiz

A Colour Infused Home Interior With Playful Personality

Why select just one accent colour when you create a cheerful and uplifting look with a celebration of colour? This modern home design uses a blend of bright and muted colour tones to fashion a fresh interior that’s full of playful personality–without causing a migraine. Designed by Anastasia Zarkua , this inviting home design features a compact living room that’s splashed with artistic elements and colourful pizazz, a botanical home workspace, and a custom hallway storage solution that takes care of just about every need....

February 6, 2026 · 27 min · 5548 words · David Nusser

A Creative Home Design With A Mix Of Modern Styles

A unique home, designed and visualised by York Architects , exhibits an interesting mix of modern styles. Beginning with the living room, we’re welcomed into a cosy situation that’s decorated in olive green and warm terracotta colours, and a deeply patterned rug. In contrast, the adjoined kitchen diner is a crisp white and minimalist affair that’s kept free of any frills. A bright bedroom weighs in with a light blue and orange arrangement, and the orange tones continue into a terrazzo floored master bathroom....

February 6, 2026 · 21 min · 4330 words · James Wagner

A Dark And Calming Bachelor Pad With Natural Wood And Concrete

There is not one single way to be a bachelor. Indeed, elements that may seem masculine and desirable to one man may be entirely the opposite of what another needs and craves from his own living space. This home in Kiev is designed for one specific bachelor who has his own tastes and desires. The space measures 90.6 square meters (975 square feet) and was created to give this man a place to relax and unwind after long days of an active and busy life....

February 6, 2026 · 12 min · 2535 words · Stephen Bobo

A Dubai Luxury Mansion Where Art And Splendor Meet

Embrace the pinnacle of Dubai’s luxury living within the serene enclave of Umm Suqeim 1. This bespoke mansion villa, a visionary project by the renowned designer Viktor Udzenija , stands as a testament to the harmony of nature and modern architecture. Encased by sleek travertine walls and framed by towering palms, the estate offers a tranquil oasis amidst the city’s vibrancy. As you step inside, you’re welcomed into a world where every corner is meticulously designed, and every furnishing curated to complement the artistry that defines this turn-key residence....

February 6, 2026 · 11 min · 2231 words · Paula Labadie

A House With A Vertical Garden And An Indoor Shark Pool

Located in the exclusive Doheny Estates community in Los Angeles, standing on one of the most secluded streets, this home is a 12,800 square foot contemporary architectural triumph. The house is built around a zero edge pool and spa, making a layout that promotes an indoor-outdoor flow of life. The sophisticated floor plan includes 7 luxurious bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a spa retreat with resistance pool and plunge pool, dry sauna, and gym/massage room, a home movie theater, humidor room, entertainment area with tequila/vodka freezer, regulated wine room, and even an open-air shark aquarium!...

February 6, 2026 · 18 min · 3641 words · Christine Wiesner

A Modern Japanese House With A Serene Courtyard

A unique segmented layout defines this wonderful Japanese home, belonging to a couple and their three children near the city centre of Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Designed by Hayato Komatsu Architects , the rooms of this unique modern house are sectioned into boxes around the boundary of the site. Glass corridors link the volumes whilst taking in the green beauty of a large and serene central courtyard, as well as multiple smaller yards between....

February 6, 2026 · 18 min · 3648 words · Melissa Hartsook

A Shadow Box Of A Green Home

Don’t we all just love serene homes within forests ? This very small green home was designed by Mutsue Hayakusa who specializes in green architecture by creating beautiful “cell spaces” and making very small homes comfortably functional and efficient. This project was quite interesting for its desolate location and design concept with it’s architectural play on geometric shapes and forms throughout the house. What makes this tiny woodsy abode green is that it was built amongst the forest hills without removing one tree, and using the bare essential sustainable materials....

February 6, 2026 · 12 min · 2524 words · Juanita Escalante

An Interior Design Project For A Family Entertainment Center

Sometimes interior design concepts can be inspired by the most outlandish objects, images, smells and tastes. And every once in a blue, HD finds a professional in the industry who personifies this extraordinary creative process. Maria Yasko of Moscow, Russia took on an interior design project for a family entertainment Center that was motivated by the collection of Moomin books, by Tove Jansson, a Finnish novelist. So she took the illustrations from these books and brought them to life in a few fantastic spaces....

February 6, 2026 · 12 min · 2450 words · Jennifer Hammond

Ando Studio Designs, Inside & Out

These fabulous examples of home designs, interior and exterior, come to us courtesy of the extremely talented Ando Studio , where home visualizations exude class, style and elegance. Using cool neutral bases, the studio manage to evoke an air of calm and serenity in their designs, making their visualized homes somewhere a person could find relaxing sanctuary at the end of a hectic day. Some of the schemes tease you with tiny punctuations of sophisticated color, dashed in just one accent cushion, a painting or a set of contrasting armchairs....

February 6, 2026 · 11 min · 2297 words · Roger Adams

Artistic Illustrations Of Homes By Frank Lloyd Wright

The work of Frank Lloyd Wright was abundantly influential in shaping America’s architectural legacy, with his projects leaving their mark on almost every US state. These historically and architecturally significant projects have now been interpreted into colourful artistic depictions, expertly illustrated by artist Muhammed Sajid for Home Advisor . Some of the featured properties have now been demolished, damaged or renovated, but these powerful representations restore each original concept in precise tonal graphic form....

February 6, 2026 · 18 min · 3783 words · Margaret Nez