As always UN comes up with shocking hair-raising statistics about world calamities. As worrying they are, they have a strange power to jostle creative minds. Several mind boggling inventions and innovations come into being when the earth is endangered and the concept amphibian garden done by Vincent is just an example of it. Though the project is still on paper it is a fantastic idea which brings solution to the water problems of the European populations of the world....

is another one of those Italian powerhouses in contemporary furniture design that just keeps rolling out amazing sets. The produce kitchen cabinets, sofas, tables chairs, beds, wardrobes, well… in short, furniture for the whole home. We especially like their kids room furniture sets and will feature those in this post. If you look at these rooms designed for children, you will find that they hugely vary in their design. Some rooms feature bunk beds for kids, some feature twin bedding option, and some even make interesting use of space by place bedding right next to the study....

Modernist architecture (also known as International Style) is defined by thin linear forms, exposed metal frames, concrete cladding , and little ornamentation – characteristics often met with hesitation due to the perception that strict functionalism leads to overly minimalistic spaces. But these beautiful homes by José Juan Rivera Río demonstrate a more vibrant side of this iconic architectural genre: organic, atmospheric, and endlessly adaptable. Located in the prestigious Mexico City neighborhood of Lomas de Chapultepec, all three homes reject the monolithic mansions that surround and instead opt for clarity and organic appeal ....

Created for a young family with a small child, this compact apartment features all the basic elements required to live fully and more. Â Russian design firm, Design Cafe , set about the project to utilize every inch possible for living space without sacrificing a hip, young aesthetic. It features a large fully equipped modern kitchen, dining and living area in one open space. The kitchen has open shelving instead of heavy cabinetry and the lower cabinet apron is made of 3D plaster panels and protective glass....

The Artful Abode by Taras Kaminskiy is creative and sophisticated. Here, bold colors and striking art pieces set the tone for every room. Each space feels curated, like walking through a modern gallery. This is design that inspires, comforts, and tells a story. The living space in the Artful Abode features a deep navy sectional. Its sculptural curves are complemented by textured throw pillows. A vivid blue coffee table with a gold base adds a striking focal point....

Hollywood celebrity Ashton Kutcher is selling the home he bought during ‘That 70’s show’. Originally acquired at $1 Million, the home has undergone some extensive expansion and renovation since then and is listed at $2.6 Million (Rs.11.7 crores). The 3255 sq feet house includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a beautiful hot tub spa + pool. The proceeds of the sale will go to Demi and Ashton’s DNA foundation, a non profit that works to eliminate child slavery and human trafficking....

With so much technology to pack into our homes these days, we’re always looking for examples that manage to house their gadgets in good balance-avoiding overbearing towers of black boxes and a spaghetti junction of wires. This home, belonging to Blu Ray community user TheForce, has an utterly enviable collection of big boys toys that merge with the contemporary interior without appearing jarring. For the nerd within all of us, the setup features kit from various manufacturers, including: Pioneer PDP-LX608D; Kef Ref’s 205/2, 204/2C, 201/2, and XQ10’s (all piano black); 2 x JL Audio Fathom F112’s....

The “ritual architecture” of bathrooms is a topic Dornbracht has spent years exploring. With a focus on an individual’s need for routine and  ritual as well as for revitalization, the award-winning Dornbracht team creates a myriad of bath fitting and accessory collections to answer each of these needs. Their products are part technological wonder, part function rich and part beautiful aesthetic.  With ranges like the LULU with its glamorous elegance yet modern subtly and the Element Spa with every soul and body soothing element imaginable, you’re sure to find a bathroom collection that speaks to your body and soul....

Located on the big island, this Hawaiian home has been decorated in a modern, sumptuous Balinese style that was inspired by temples and traditional palaces. Created by Olson Kundig Architects, this striking build is fully submerged the Indonesian theme, including décor, furnishings and artefacts. Raised up on a picturesque promontory of volcanic rock, the exterior of this tropical home is a strong contemporary vision, with broad overhangs to shade the interior quarters from the blazing Hawaiian sunshine....

tips us on this fantastic office space of Canadian company Astra Media designed by Lemay Associés . Planned to accomodate 350 employees in 4 flours, this headquarters reflect the company’s intention to transform to a more youthful and modern image. Check it out… Japanese company INAX has come up with some wonderful tiling options. Dent Cube, first presented at Cersaie 2011 in Bologna, is a three-dimensional porcelain stoneware cladding that can be used to create indented pattern walls....

Bohemian infusions into a Scandinavian decor scheme mean more colours, more woven elements and more intricate patterns. Decor pieces and accessories take on a more natural aesthetic, with hints of world travel. In these four Scandi-Boho home interiors, the meld of interior themes makes for light and airy living spaces that communicate a connection with nature through indoor plants and a natural materials palette. A sense of peace ensues from the natural vibes, which is elevated further by earthy accents, handmade objects of interest and easy, breezy layouts....

This stunning yet charmingly rustic Italian villa is Col delle Noci (Walnut Hill) on the private estate of Castello di Reschio, run by Count Antonio Bolza and two generations of his family, in the lush Umbrian countryside. The Castle of Reschio covers 2,700 acres of land on the border with Tuscany, an unspoiled Italian greenbelt rippled with wooded hills, and rich in olive groves and vineyards. Consisting of two buildings, the main house and a completely self-contained guest annex, Noci perches at the top of a gently sloping hill that overlooks the entire estate, nature reserve, and a mature olive grove....

Each of these three cosy home interiors are characterised by the beloved belongings of some music loving homeowners. Whether it be a trusted turntable and extensive vinyl collection or a treasured guitar, these living spaces are music focussed with a chilled and creative vibe. Decor in all three homes is light, bright and airy, with a focus on natural materials and en vogue monochrome touches. There are plenty of old school features at play here too though, in the form of characterfully distressed furniture pieces and classical decorative elements–although home number three will appeal to those at home in the strictly crisp modern camp....

Dark decor gives out a confident and sophisticated vibe, particularly when it spans a large living space that is wide open to plentiful natural light sources to promote an easy airy atmosphere. These two high-end home interiors are filled with modern luxury furniture, accessorised with contemporary statement lighting, and encapsulated with smooth wood effect panels for a seamless finish. Glass display cabinets with orange lighting offset the darkness in our first tour, building warmth and glow....

Italian furniture company Presotto Italia is getting quite innovative with their ModulArt series of furnishing systems. They are offering magnetic decorative panels that adhere to the doors of the furniture system which allows you to redecorate it in multiple ways to suite your tastes. If this video is anything to go by, it does look quite easy too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFWuzfEFhJQ They also have a page set up on their site that helps you visualize how the different patterns will get mapped to the different units....

Okay, this post is going to be a bit different from what we usually cover at Home-Designing. But have you ever wondered who designs those futuristic looking techno environments that you see in sci-fi flicks like Minority Report, Star Trek and the like? Answer: Companies like OOOii . This Hollywood based company focuses on creating interactive custom environments for directors like Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams & Michael Bay. So what would a design brief from Spielberg sound like?...

It’s as if these bathtub designers had poetry in mind when they compiled these designs. Each tub seems pure metaphor. Lying in them, enjoying their hydrotherapeutic essence, will feel like Calgone has taken you away. The Strip tub by Aquamass conjures images of waterfalls in a tropical paradise. It comes in freestanding or wall-mounted forms. [ Via ] Designed by Chin Chia Lim , the Würfel - or Falling Water - tub brings the infinity pool experience indoors....

When you are able to live in beautiful surroundings, you want to be sure that your lifestyle is not diminishing those surroundings for generations to come. In the tropical, gorgeous area of Tulum, Mexico, the New York-based architects from Specht Harpman were able to create a home that celebrates its environment and works with - rather than against - the climate. The house, known as Casa Xixim, is truly a testament to the future of eco-friendly design (or ’ecoluxe’ as the case may be)....

For people who care about preserving historic buildings and take their inspiration from designs of the past, it is always distressing when an old building is renovated and/or entirely destroyed in the process of trying to make something old into something new. For their part, the team at Commune Design has made it their mission to not just restore historic, design-forward spaces but to transform them into spaces with all the modern amenities that still retain the spirit of the past, in addition to their commercial work on stores and hotels....

Imaginations knows no boundaries. And this one can tell by looking at the MercuryHouseOne mobile lounge. Created by Architecture and Vision , this modern unit reflects a very pragmatic approach to an extremely unconventional design. It is a self sufficient mobile unit that can fit in both urban as well as rural environment. At first instance the pod resembles an alien headgear. But the unit is highly futuristic and compact in dimension....