Sometimes the best way to start any large project is to create a focal point that can be the “must have.” It’s no different when it comes to designing a home that perfectly suits a client. For instance, this row house in Washington, D.C. was built around the idea of a cook’s kitchen where the owners could spend hours creating elaborate meals for friends and family. While that wasn’t the end of the design, it was an effective place to start....

Designed for a couple with two young children, the architects at HAO Design wanted to build a space that could meet the current and future needs of an active family lifestyle. This home in Kaohsiung maintains a stylish yet unpretentious aesthetic, with a heavy emphasis on useful features that can adapt and evolve as time goes on. The layout strikes a smart balance between parenthood and romance, offering the best of open living while providing several quiet spaces enjoyable by adults and children alike....

House Cocobolo, created by Cañas Architects , roosts on the brink of 40 metre high cliff. The home’s position brings in a magnificent view of the ocean horizon, and mainland to the southeast. The house is named after its neighbouring trees that thrive in the forest and river canyon. The house is approached alongside the forest of cocobolo trees, where the view of the ocean peeps only fleetingly through the thick vegetation and undulating landscape....

Bath tubs have been a place to refresh and relax for centuries, from the old tin bath that was brought out into a front room or bedroom, to cast iron enameled roll tops, modern acrylic spas, and fitted fiberglass designs, the tub has certainly seen some changes throughout the years; this collection shows a contemporary take on many of these age old aesthetics, bringing tried and tested ideas bang up to date....

If you have a week to spare, $100,000 to burn, and a whim to tour the Caribbean sea, this is how you do it. Virgin’s ‘Necker Belle’ is a 105ft catamaran that comes equipped with diving equipment and amenities that will keep its guests entertained for days. With room enough to accommodate 12 people, the highlight of this package is, without doubt, the 3 person aero submarine that takes scuba diving to a whole new level of ease!...

Living close to nature and living actually in nature are very different things. There are only a special few who actually want to sleep under the stars with a rock as a pillow. But there are many more of us who want to feel close to the natural world and its beauty. This summer cottage in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, which was entirely redesigned by Sergey Gotvyansky’s team at NOTT Design Studio , takes a cue from the beauty of its natural surroundings but still provides all the modern comforts that a family could want....

A chic vibe runs through this Scandinavian style home, located in Minsk, Belarus. Much of the furniture is of a classic clean-lined Scandi design that we have all come to know and love but we also find a couple of little surprises along the way. The decor that sits as backdrop to these pieces offers up inviting pitstops of cool colour and bold pattern jostled amongst relaxed white-washed walls. The 120 square meter modern apartment, visualised by Gennady Shmidt , is set over a sophisticated herringbone floor, and accessorised with a menagerie of eye-catching oversized pendant lights and unique floor lamps, along with a selection of attention grabbing artwork....

When a couple decides to bring children into their family, it’s a transformative experience. Not only will they have another mouth to feed and life to care for, but they will almost certainly need more space. Children need room to create, to play, and to grow while parents need their own space where they can work, relax, and generally enjoy themselves. It can be a challenge for some designers to marry these two needs, but in this home from visualizer Denis Bespalov , it is accomplished....

Moments of sculptural art enrich this terraced Japanese garden house, which is located in the suburbs of Kyiv, Ukraine. Project ‘Oko House’ (which translates from Ukrainian as ‘Eye House’) is a stunning two-level private dwelling, designed and visualised by Sergey Makhno Architects . A circular window in the main façade forms the ‘eye’ of the house, which overlooks the layered beauty spot of mature trees, shrubs and lawns. Inspired by Shōji doors, the round feature window is crossed with a grid of steel bars in place of the classic wood or bamboo latticework....

Designed by Yevheniia Nahorna , the Whisperwood Home intertwines serenity and sophistication. There is an intentional blend of minimalism and warmth—something we don’t see often in homes—creating an atmosphere that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the beauty of thoughtful design. Stepping inside will give you a better look. The living room is anchored by a plush sectional sofa. The centerpiece, a wooden coffee table, adds natural warmth....

This rustic retreat was built right in the heart of Three Rivers, California near the entrance to Sequoia National Park where the enchantment of wildlife sightings runs wild. What also happens to run wild is the river that flows under this home, something that has never been done before or ever since! Kaweah Falls was originally designed in the 1940’s by one of Frank Wright’s very own students, but when the second homeowners moved in and remodeled they decided to add an addition to the home that floats over the river bank....

Style: Artistic Deco Revival Color Combination: Light gray, silver, taupe, rust terracotta Who is it for: For the old soul with modern sensibilities. Perfect for those who appreciate the glamour of bygone eras but live firmly in the present. Ideal for design enthusiasts who collect statement pieces rather than following fleeting trends. Budget: $-$$ Artistic Deco Revival Bedroom – Shopping List Below we present a curated list of products presented on the board:...

This attention grabbing home design, looking luminous in photography by Sergey Krasyuk , is brimful with colour and chic modernity. Every room, every hallway, every corner is packed with shades of teal, blue, coral, yellow, orange and green decor, plus lush living greenery, to create a sunny and personality packed interior. The resplendent rooms are laid out with modern designer furniture, unusual decorative pieces, bold artworks and wall murals that provide something more and more beautiful to wonder at around every turn....

In an age where technology has somewhat blurred our perception of reality, Shawn Smith works his magic within a box to help us see outside the box. This paradoxically materialistic sculptor has won acclaim by building a series of intricate 3D art sculptures that represent 2D Pixel images of different objects in nature. He mostly works with plywood, which is dyed with ink and acrylic paint to create illusory forms that look like something out of this digital world....

Where and how you wake up can change the whole tone of your day. When your bedroom is a reflection of your own inner calmness and style, it can make all the difference. Take a glimpse inside these 30 gorgeous bedroom designs and get inspired to make your own design dreams come to life. Visualizer:Duc TayOne Not many bedrooms can boast a tree growing inside, but this one can. Visualizer:Juraj Talcik...

Modern Globe Pendant Light Blown glass hangs off your choice of copper or steel in this IC Lights S Pendant . Dangle it beside a boldly-coloured wall, for a light that surprises from the ceiling or your bedside table. Copper Globe Pendant Copper on the outside and chrome on the inside, the Mirrea Modern Mini Globe Pendant is built to impress. Its rounded form adds glitz without bling, and works well in sets of three....

Modern minimalism meets soft elegance in this 70-square-meter urban apartment in Valencia, Spain. Visualized by Bodes Studio , the interior decor is a rich meld of chic peach and earthy tones intermingled with dark and moody black and gray backdrops. An open-plan living space with a formal dining area and a well-sized kitchen makes way for interactive family time or entertaining more guests. Panel molding instills classic charm, while contemporary light installations make modern statements....

The fireplace mantel offers one of the most popular Christmas décor canvases in the home. There is nothing quite like a beautifully decorated mantel set above a crackling fire to add a festive warmth to a room. Popular decorative elements include garlands, ribbons, candles and stockings. We’re in love with the mantels shared below, we hope they inspire a few Christmas mantel décor ideas of your own. Sometimes simplicity makes the biggest impact....

There is a circus of décor styles out there for lounge spaces, but we’re getting down to the detail to see what makes a classically cool living room… Don’t seclude your scholarly collections in concealed bookcases, display your library on chunky open shelving for a sophisticated and learned look. You could even add a very on-trend library ladder to draw further attention to an extensive stack. Above 3 via Pressenter Design...

When you think of neutrals in an interior design context, which colors do you imagine? Beige and wood typically make a lovely duo, as do white and grey – but the homes in this post break up these archetypal pairings by demonstrating the beauty of wood cladding and grey together. If you’re looking for a neutral color combination that takes some risks but doesn’t feel over-the-top, these homes provide a nice baseline to consider....