When walls come out of the equation, it every piece of furniture and tiny accessory or fixture in a home can take on much more meaning. It is only the things in the home that actually serve to separate one room from another, and each of these things must create a cohesive story. In this open floorplan home from architect Igor Sirotov , that story is a cool, neutral color palette with plenty of grays and sumptuous but minimal furniture....

Modern art and colourful furniture pieces give this luxury home interior a vibrant, youthful spin. Visualised by ZHBB Vision , this large abode features airy open plan living spaces with flexible layouts. Wood clad ceilings put a warm cap on predominantly white decor schemes, whilst black window frames and matching accents provide stark contrast. A panoramic view of the city adds to the excitement of the space through floor-to-ceiling windows. The influx of natural light intensifies the powerful moments of creativity that brightly erupt around each room....

There may have been times when we have drove past luxurious bungalows and beautiful villas and wished our dream homes to be similar or close to it. Here we take you through a tour of one such beautiful, modernist cliff side villa designed by Foster+Partners .The villa is situated on a steep site overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The principle areas encompass five levels, with related living, dining and library spaces....

When most people hear the term biophilic design, they picture lush indoor plants, green walls, or maybe a fiddle-leaf fig sitting by the window. And while plants are wonderful, biophilic design is so much bigger than greenery. It’s about weaving nature into our built environments in ways that speak to our senses, bodies, and even our biology. Science shows that exposure to natural elements can lower stress hormones, balance our circadian rhythms, improve focus, and even boost our immune systems....

Okay, not a lot of people out there would love to call this their home, but travel photographer Richard Elliott doesn’t mind being in this rather quiet neighborhood! This enigmatic house, located in North London, overlooks a graveyard that is home to many famous names (Karl Marx, Christina Rossetti, George Eliot.. to name a few). Eldridge-Smerin Architects , who designed the house made sure that it made best use of the views and environment around the house....

A clean and stylish kitchen can be more than a status symbol. When you have a beautiful space like the kitchens featured here, it can provide that extra encouragement you need to prepare a beautiful meal for family and friends. The more you cook and create, the happier and healthier you are. These black, white and wood kitchens could be just the inspiration you need to make a change in your life, too....

Designer:Tetiana Alyeksyeyeva| Visualizer:Daria Mikhina Light blue, with its soft and delicate essence, has the remarkable ability to infuse any room with a sense of calm. In this open-plan living room, a light blue kitchen installation imbues the space with serenity. On the opposite side of the space, a piece of matching light blue wall art balances the decor scheme. A gray living room sofa creates a neutral pause between the more colorful aspects of the room, giving the eye a place to rest....

Architect Max Pritchard designed the Bridge House , which is situated near Adelaide, Australia, creating a plan that respects to the Aboriginal “Touch the Earth Lightly” approach, both visually and environmentally. In this 3D visualization of the house by designer Faraz , we see the structure is clad with recyclable sheet steel, and encounter the insulated concrete floor slab that stores heat for reradiating at night. These visuals soften the existing rugged landscape into fairytale woodland....

The building is complete and the height has been revealed. The tallest man made structure that has ever been built is 828 m (2,717 ft) tall and is now called the Burj Khalifa. The height of the tower, which was one of the most closely guarded secrets during construction, was flashed onto a giant screen during the inauguration before a 400,000 strong crowd. Estimated to cost around Rs.6900 crores (US $1....

Creamy decor and cosy lighting evoke a sense of calm inside this restful modern home interior, located in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine. Visualised by Julia Artukh , this chic home design is smoothly shaped by stylish modern furniture under a softly rounded motif. Contemporary lighting solutions become a dominant theme, with a plethora of wall lights, floor lamps, modern chandeliers and table lamps coming together to create the ultimate atmospheric ambience....

Step inside this luxurious Parisian apartment, masterfully designed by Maxim Simagin . The living room features plush white sofas, a grand crystal chandelier, and intricate moldings that exude timeless elegance. Rich blue accents and modern sculptures add a contemporary twist. The kitchen dazzles with sleek navy cabinetry, marble countertops, and gold fixtures, perfectly blending old-world charm with modern sophistication. Dining areas showcase exquisite wood furniture and stately candlesticks, all set against tall, light-filled windows....

This clean interior design of a detached house in Warsaw, by Tamizo Architects , depicts a serene take on modern day living style, with a spacious open plan vision in high contrast black and white. The smart-casual lounge is dotted with comfy but chic adult sized beans bags, providing easily moveable sitting places to read, relax, or group as a conversational area. A large L-shaped sofa provides a more formal relaxation zone on which to enjoy the TV and movies....

If your are on the lookout for bold, colorful living room furniture check out German company COR . Not only do they stand out due to their not-so-common hues, but you will find a variety of shapes that you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else. These sofas can bring about an air opulence to any room and thanks to their unconventional looks, they can easily serve as a room focus. The only thing you need to be a bit careful about is ensuring that they don’t completely overpower your room....

Situated next to the golf course in Glyfada, in the suburbs of Athens, Greece, this striking property is the H2 Residence, designed by 314 Architecture Studio . The building is split into three single floored fresh apartments, each with a generous floor area of 250m2, three bedrooms and an impressive view of Argosaronic Sea. A bright atrium supplies natural light to the secondary areas of each dwelling, whilst also acting as a chimney to give exit to warm air in the hotter months of summer....

We couldn’t help but delve into the world of Italian company FAPCeramiche ’s bathroom design, the results of their product combinations give a truly fascinating and fresh approach to the common bathroom tiled walls, no longer appearing as simply functional, but almost as a piece of art. The vast collections of unique tiles now available on the market should be approached in a similar fashion to how we choose our wallpapers, being the first thought for a room scheme rather than an afterthought; browse until you find a design you truly love and base the rest of your palette and silhouettes around that....

Architectural ingenuity meets practicality head-on in this intimate home design, brought to life by Line Architects . This extraordinary residence illustrates a thoughtful fusion of garden, home, and an aquatic oasis; a symphony of light, space, and nature. Glass walls construct an open connection with the garden and the sheltered swimming pool, drawing in radiant light and blurring boundaries. Though confined to a small plot, this home creatively redefines limitations through sequential arrangement zones....

When fall rolls in, it’s much about layering your home with textures that make every space feel richer! A well-chosen throw blanket can completely upgrade your furniture, adding depth, warmth, and personality. Here are 6 stunning throws that bring instant style and comfort. Honeycomb Hand Woven Throw Blanket Shop on Wayfair For those who love artisanal touches, this handwoven honeycomb throw is as elegant as is cozy. The texture alone feels like art draped across your sofa or bed....

Italian design house Euromobil displays some fabulous living spaces in its catalog. Laying emphasis on open designs that just seem to flow from room to room, the company puts forward several eye catching concepts that could be used for spaces large and small. Some of them explore single room living where shelving or sliding glass doors work as partitions. You will also see lots of uncommon touches in them including pink colored cabinets, neon underglows, designer lighting and floor to ceiling kitchen windows....

The interiors of this home by i29 architects exude a sensation of sobriety and comfort in a completely controlled open space. A common feature is that these spaces are stripped down to their most fundamental features with an abundance of natural light and a scarcity of elements in the room. Then, as if with a magic wand, and with calculated judgement, a blotch of a bold color is inserted into the room....

The much awaited IKEA 2010 Catalog has been put up on IKEA’s official website now.(Thanks for the Tip AT !) As usual the designs are truly inspirational and an interesting point to note here is that many of the price points have been kept the same as last years. View Online | Download If you want to take a look at the previous IKEA cataologs of 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2005, you will find them here: Old IKEA catalogs Here are some of the captures from the book if you are on a slow connection or are just too lazy to download it....