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The desk is where all the magic happens. Whether you catch up on work at home or need a convenient place to study, it’s nice to have flexibility when it comes to office design . The ideal workspace will feel comfortable and functional while meeting individual productivity preferences and stylistic tastes. Everybody has different needs: some prefer the familiarity of sentimental decorations and others look to eliminate distraction at every turn, some require a little creative chaos while others place organization as a first priority....

Fusing living modules creates the effect of spatial expansion; this ideal became the driving force of these two exemplary interior remodels, each measuring in at 110 square metres. Internal non-structural walls were ripped out to begin anew, with living room layouts reimagined into fluid multifunctional spaces. Bedrooms and bathrooms have been transformed too, with hi-end furniture, fixtures and unique touches to personalise and define. Cohesive decor binds the rooms of these fresh home plans together as one sophisticated concept, threading common colour and materials throughout....

This Spanish home is a sophisticated attic space, designed by architect Luis Velasco Roldán , looking out over a rich expanse of village greenery, which is continued into the dwelling in the form of small inner courtyards, patio and greenhouse, to promote connection between interior and exterior spaces. The dwelling, based in Selva has a minimalist décor that is brought to life with the abundance of plants and shrubs that give an injection of color and softens the hard edges of the modern construction....

Here is a 450 square feet apartment in Manhattan that makes use of every tiny inch of space available. Owner Eric Schneider entrusted the task of making this little space beautiful and livable to New York based firm MKCA . Here is what they came up with: Pictures… Wikipedia defines co-working as ‘a style of work which involves a shared working environment, sometimes an office, yet independent activity’. Considering the fact that there are more and more people telecommuting these days, this is a concept that is quickly gaining traction especially among techies, internet entrepreneurs and freelancers....

We all need a little more calm in our lives. Social media alerts are constantly pinging on our devices, demanding immediate attention. Work-life overspills into home life with no excuses or apologies. The world moves fast and never sleeps. The best we can do is to take control of our surroundings, to carve out a little piece of serenity to soothe tired eyes and minds. These two light and relaxed interior designs demonstrate how to take the noise and chaos out of our homes....

Haven’t most art enthusiasts dreamed of having a gallery of their own? This home makes those desires a reality. Every room represents a specific artistic movement by emulating the colors and forms, each one unique. Many of the styles adopted here are relatively modern, ranging from the Romanticism of the early 1800s to the Pop Art craze of the 1960s – can you guess which ones are which without reading the descriptions?...

Science based products and services company Dupont has teamed up with Disney for the Milan Design Week 2011 and they will preview a concept that brings to life interiors inspired by the movie Tron. The project is a collaboration of several designers including the likes of Shai Akram,AquiliAlberg, Dror Benshetrit, Jordi Canudas, Giulio Cappellini, Gwenael Nicolas, Andrew Haythornthwaite, Setsu and Shinobu Ito, Lagostudio, Ilaria Marelli and Marco Piva. The concept covers the whole range of spaces you would find in a typical home including living, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining and home theatre area....

As the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan, Merida is home to a variety of architectural influences. The region features both Mayan and colonial design inspiration. In this downtown Merida home, the city’s historic and natural heritage is celebrated by architect Xavier Salas . Stone, pasta mosaics, and endemic vegetation combine together beautifully in this architectural achievement. Overall the building takes advantage of the narrow lot by using vertical height to make up for the smaller footprint....

Have we ran out of ideas when it come to creating an eye-catching and inspiring feature wall in our living spaces, and as extensions of our bedroom headboard walls? It seems not; see the light with this set of back lit and textured treatments designed to splash contemporary class across all of your tired interiors. The covering on this modern lounge wall looks as though it has been spliced to reveal a glowing underbelly, with colors that change to morph the mood of the space....

We’ve all got a good handle on what makes up the industrial style aesthetic; original brickwork, raw concrete finishes, surface mount electrical wiring and exposed ducting are the familiar subjects of the theme, but what about the many sub-styles? Today we’re unpacking what makes a crisp modern industrial style, how we can colour up a quirky pop art industrial interior, the cool crash of Scandi meets industrial, and a rather more eclectic take on the industrial vibe....

Here are some smart renders that show off an artistic home visualized by the ever reliable Vic Nguyen . Harold Leidner and his landscape architecture firm is quite popular in the Dallas - Ft. Worth luxury housing market. Â With the goal of creating luxurious outdoor living spaces that extend his client’s lifestyles from the indoors out, he shows his artistry in each and every stunning design we’ve shared below. You’ll find outdoor living areas set on rooftops above dramatic cityscapes as well as formal traditional garden spaces....

Bali is no stranger to breathtaking villas—but Villa Santina takes it to a whole other level. This tropical retreat is nestled amidst lush greenery. It brings together bohemian charm and modern minimalism, creating a space that’s luxurious. From the sunlit open-plan kitchen to the serene outdoor poolside, Villa Santina embodies the essence of laid-back island living. Let’s walk through this boho retreat, photographed by Danang Seta . The Villa Santina features an open-plan (and airy) living room, dining area, and kitchen....

NeoGrace— a project by Anastasiia Novikova —is a home that redefines the boundaries of tradition and innovation. The intricate wall moldings show the best of classical artistry. Simultaneously, the bold, contemporary furnishings demand their fair share of attention. This home blends two eras to create a living experience that feels effortlessly luxurious, yet refreshingly current. The foyer in NeoGrace is open and welcoming. We see white dominating the space, setting a modern base....

We visit two unique and unconventional home layouts today, each created by Indot Design . An initial minimalist aesthetic is apparent, but there is much more to these two interiors than simply serene decor. We’re met with a creative split level living room in home number one, which achieves a feeling of extra space, before a floating concrete staircase gives rise to an airy master suite with a glass wall bathroom....

Bedside tables are not what they used to be. No longer are they simple utilitarian places to keep an alarm clock or glasses, no longer a just a stage for a designer table lamp . They have potential to become creative decorative pieces - more than capable of standing on their own. Side table hunters, this one is for you! We’ve scoured the web to bring you the most creative side table designs that exist....

The bathroom is one destination in your home that is simply unavoidable, so why not style it as the picture perfect haven that it deserves to be? The good news is that there are tons of ways to add some contemporary style or quirky humor to your walls that are easy and time efficient. Changing up your bathroom to meet your design goals doesn’t always mean expensive changes or labor intensive renovations (but don’t worry, we’ve included a few DIY tile reno ideas for you diehards!...

When decorating a room for young ones in your home it can be hard to live up to their wild expectations. That’s why we’ve put together this collection of 40 awesome ideas for a kid’s decor scheme to inspire you. These might also help you to find some middle ground between the weird and wonderful ideas the youngsters may have, and the stylish finished item that you’d actually want as part of your home!...

Minimalism. What does it mean to you? Does it say white walls, wooden floors and wide-open French windows? Does it look like block sofas, strong architecture, muted colours and patterning? Minimalism doesn’t have to mean choosing simple, boring or inexpensive furniture and accessories. Simply meaning ‘less is more’, minimalism can help focus your room on your desired mood or theme. Paint it pretty, with a row of pink couches set upon a white floor....

It’s great to have a large living room to spread out in. However, it’s how you use the space that counts. If the space is stuffed with an overabundance of small furniture items, it looks cluttered and badly planned. If an open plan living room doesn’t have clearly defined zones, furniture seems to float unnervingly in the emptiness. So, how do you avoid these layout pitfalls and create a scheme with superior style?...

Our computer workstation setups are one of the most important areas of our homes. They’ve become the place where we spend the most time–even surpassing our beds. However, these spaces often aren’t given their due attention on the design front, and some aren’t even optimised for comfort. Could you pull your workstation out from a neglected dusty corner with some fresh slick aesthetics? Should you soup up your user experience with new tech and ergonomic additions?...