This just in and it has knocked our socks off. If we are to use only one tag for this post, it would be #unbelievable. How else can you describe this stunning re-creation of the Pixar Up movie house? It was a project undertaken by the National Geographic Channel along with a team of scientists, engineers and experts(the kind of people who can can launch a 16’ X 16’ X 18’ house to an altitude of 10,000 feet)....
has got bolder with their recently purchased all-white-property which is a studio cum event space. Known for purchasing some of the hottest properties in town, Sophie Hitchens has raised the bar ten times higher for her competitors. White is such a flexible color, the renters will have no dearth of ideas. White being the only color in the room can be conjoined with other colors of furniture of other colors, depending on the usage of the space....
Art Deco is a distinctively ornate style that originated in France before rising to international popularity in the 1920s through the 1940s. Yet its elaborate aesthetic continues to influence contemporary design and architecture – the sharp geometric patterns, the love of bold color, and the emphasis on modern manufacturing and technology haven’t gone anywhere. The only thing that’s changed is the implementation. This post features two homes with awesome art deco interiors , so if you’ve been looking to infuse your home with a little Great Gatsby flair, this post has plenty of art deco inspiration to make it happen....
The benefits of having a comfortable or better yet, an ergonomic computer chair are countless. The right chair can help ease back pain, loosen a stiff neck, and help prevent both muscular and nerve diseases all by keeping your body in the correct alignment. Since we find ourselves behind a computer desk more than ever, either for our job or personal use, a comfortable computer chair is absolutely imperative. Whether you need an extra comfy chair for those marathon gaming sessions or an ergonomically correct executive chair to help abolish your back pain, our list includes tons of options, the bulk of which are also considered ergonomic....
Remember that beautiful coat stand at your grandmother’s front door? Or that quirky hat hook your friend’s mother found at market? A great hat or coat hook is a valuable entrance to any home – so why make it standard? These forty wall hooks are designed for any style of décor, any passion of interest, and any type of accessory. Have a few too many towels in the bathroom? Get them off the floor with a steel octopus....
How do you live in an apartment that is under 500 square feet? Quite comfortably if you know a good designer. The five small spaces featured here are modern, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. By utilizing open floor plans and keep color schemes largely neutral so that one area can flow naturally into another each of these homes creates a unified, elegant feel with plenty of places to rest, entertain, cook, and sleep....
Lighting plays an important but hard-to-define role within the home. It’s not just a tool to illuminate the home on dark days, yet it shouldn’t serve as a purely decorative piece of furniture either. A designer would certainly never want to start chasing stylish lighting ideas without thinking about the quality and intensity of the bulb, or without considering how the light interacts with the other elements in the room. This post looks at 5 living rooms – each with a signature lighting style – so you can see the variety of ways to seamlessly integrate your lighting theme ....
Complete your kitchen, breakfast nook, or home bar with the perfect black bar stool. We’ve collected our favorites from across the web in this convenient buying guide - something for every style. Looking for something sleek and modern? How about a retro barstool to suit a more traditional decor theme? These black bar stools span a variety of eras, and materials too. Here, you’ll find black bar stools sculpted from solid wood, crafted from resilient metal, and made from lightweight plastic for easy handling....
Once you anchor your patio or poolside with the perfect seating choices, it’s time to pair them with some essential accessories – outdoor side tables are true must-haves. These adaptable accents can add tons of style but they’re also super useful. First you’ll need the right patio tables to hold your cool summer drinks or your hot morning coffee. Or, use as a place to set your laptop for weekends spent catching up on email....
Savvy decorators are increasingly looking toward Nordic influences to inform their interior choices by opting for bright and breezy spaces, warm natural wood tones, playful patterns, and ample sources of greenery. In this post, we’ve collected a wide range of area rugs to set a hygge tone for your decor. Below, you’ll find rugs by Scandinavian designers in addition to rugs that would simply fit well within a Nordic-themed interior. Each one is available for sale online right now – there is something here for every budget....
Because bedroom themes are the easiest to change, it makes sense to invest in bedroom furniture that can adapt even as your decor tastes shift over time – and the classic wooden dresser is a fantastic place to start. In this convenient compilation, we’ve collected our favorite wood dressers from around the web. Some are crafted from solid wood to provide a lifetime of dependable performance, while others are crafted from high-quality engineered wood to provide timeless styling on an approachable budget....
We all have quirks and luxuries we would love to indulge. Yet agate doesn’t always work with interiors, emojis don’t always light up your kitchen, and marble and slate make for expensive kitchen benchtops. Create it in a coaster instead? Problem solved. These fifty-two coasters range from sophisticated and trending wooden, concrete and stone designs to that little Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings fetish you’ve found hard to satisfy....
Sometimes a beautiful interior starts with just a single idea. Such was the case with this 72 square meter townhouse in Minsk, Belarus from Visualizer Form'8 Studio . The home, designed for a successful photographer, started with only the elements of wood and concrete. The concrete walls and ceilings are original to the building, while wood flooring, shelving, and cabinetry have been added to create a much warmer feel. A mix of higher-end items, like luxury dining chairs and more DIY elements like pallet furniture ultimately make for a creative, beautiful space that feels welcoming to its owner as well as to guests that may stop by....
An interior space is a reflection of the person that lives there. Even a hotel room that is inhabited for a single night takes on the tenor of the person staying there. That’s why it is so important for interior designers to be able to really understand the inner workings of their clients so that they can turn those personality traits and values into a creative design. The apartment featured in this post comes to us from designer Julian Sadokha ....
The Fusion Retreat— designed by ZROBIM architects —is a conversation between the earth and the future. The warmth of natural wood grain works well with sleek silhouettes. The end result is cutting-edge sophistication. In this house, timeless materials are reimaged with a forward-thinking perspective. We especially love the natural materials and futuristic office design, opening up new boundaries in design. The living space features an oversized, modular sofa—providing 360-degree seating. A small console table can be moved around as per need, while the sleek gray arc lamp provides concentrated illumination....
Situated on a narrow plot flanked by public roads and neighboring homes on all sides, this residence would have languished in such a constricted space – but LIJO.RENY.architects had a creative plan to break down boundaries in a beautiful way. The structure consists of two volumes that flank an incredible atrium with towering plants reaching toward its three-story apex. The windows and atrium are clad with secure steel panels, their varied perforations allowing fresh air to circulate throughout the building....
One of the main focal points inside the yellow accent living room is a glossy black tv wall. The whole room is mirrored in its high shine, and the black tv screen is disguised amongst the dark fronted media units. A bookcase to the left of the tv wall has a glossy back to continue the look across the remainder of the room’s length. A set of modern coffee tables take up the centre spot in the lounge - one white and one yellow to match a bright accent chair....
This airy open plan living, kitchen and dining area is the visualization work of Triple D , and we love the bright white décor accented by an earthy run of clay gray along one side of the space. The accent wall illustrates how gray can be used to add depth and even unexpected warmth to a pale design scheme. In the kitchen-diner a chunky wooden table adds another element of neutral warmth to the palette, but is flanked by modem white dining chairs so that the eating area remains in keeping with the rest of the culinary space....
Saint-Petersburg’s historical center, Russian Federation, is the location of this deliciously moody apartment interior, created by Cartelle Design . Measuring less than 75 square metres, the small open plan home was overhauled for a young couple. It includes a compact living space that forms a full U-shape around a shower room module; one double bedroom with a walk-in closet; one single bedroom with a home office area; and one compact cloakroom....
Small spaces are perfect for many different applications. While a tiny apartment is a natural choice for a bachelor, it may be surprising just how well a young family can fit snugly into a home that measures less than 50 square meters. The apartments in this post all come in under 50 square meters (538 square feet) but still manage to include all the necessary features and do so in stylish and creative ways....
