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End tables are more than just a place to balance a lamp or hold your drink, they are an accent that can instantly update your living room with both style and function. While traditional end tables tended to be rather basic, there are now captivating designs that offer additional features to make your life easier. You can find end tables with charging ports, pet beds, and hidden storage. But no matter which perks the end tables in our collection offer, they all have one thing in common—they are also incredibly stylish....

Rattan has woven its way into the heart of modern design trends, marking our ongoing admiration for all things natural. Inherently chic and versatile, rattan is synonymous not only with effortless style but with the sustainable and eco-friendly tilt of today’s design landscape. In this exploration of the trend, we look at 51 rattan bar stools that redefine casual chic in your kitchen, unraveling the unique charm and appeal that this natural material delivers....

Storage bins are an excellent way to keep those small odds and ends tucked away – out of sight yet readily accessible right when you need them. In this post, we’ve collected 51 great-looking storage bins that make everyday organization a little easier without sacrificing even the smallest bit of style. These handy storage solutions are perfectly suited for display out in the open, each one designed to function as a complement to the well-decorated home....

Design blogs are filled with countless ideas for interiors. What about ideas for your exterior? How are you planning to envelop your home? Where will your main view look out to, your patio be awash with the smell of, and what will you drive up to at the end of each day? These fifty home exteriors show what it means to have a modern-looking façade. Using combinations of timber, plaster, bamboo, glass and concrete, they shoot up straight in large vertical panels, slither into long horizontal levels, and criss-cross with the forest and palm trees in a myriad of natural settings....

A productive workspace has a certain hierarchy of needs – accessibility, functionality, comfort, and even style. Style becomes even more essential when it comes to home offices, and especially when a workspace is situated in a living room or bedroom. We’ve collected a diverse selection of 51 stylish office chairs in chic vibrant white, ideal for those who prefer a brighter working environment. These white office chairs are simple to coordinate with a wide variety of interior themes while providing all the functionality you need to perform your absolute best day after day....

Wrap your tired eyes around this massive gallery of refreshing modern bedroom ideas and gorgeous bedroom accessories that are sure to wake you up. From ultra sleek minimalist style bedrooms to warm modern rustic decor schemes, from crisp white Scandinavian style to a cacophony of colourful options, there is something here to suit everyone. Discover truly creative headboard feature wall designs that incorporate extruded panels and integrated LED strips that will set your imagination all aglow....

You just got to love the variety the Internet offers. There is just so much inspiration lying around. And what’s more, most of it is free. Here is our list of 7 recommended resources that guarantee you a daily source of design inspiration. 1. Apartment Therapy Founded by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Apartment Therapy is one of the heavy weights in the online interior design niche with its blogging network reaching a staggering 3 million unique visitors a month....

With design trends leaning so far towards minimalism, obsessed with clean lines and mid-century modern furniture, it can be easy to forget just how cozy a home that has plenty of stuff can be. Having things like books, trinkets, and even coffee mugs for many people is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. Being surrounded by the things you love is an important and soothing part of having a home....

This Argentinian house takes on a linear, monolithic form that dominates a green landscape next to a native forest. Built with walls of cold concrete, the large house presents a hard, brutalist exterior that can be seen from afar. As onlookers draw nearer, intermittent walls of rustic stone interrupt the smooth expanses of grey render, bringing texture and depth into rectangular cutaways. Created by architects at Patio Estudio , the house design is both separated and connected by patio areas that expand the volume of the home....

What do you get when you combine a contemporary design studio like Bercy Chen Studio with a traditional, 1980’s lakehouse right on Lake Austin? A spectacular vacation home with breathtaking views, that includes the best of both worlds–that is the comforts of a traditional lakehouse with the relaxing powers of modern design. The original home was built in the 1980’s and to Bercy Chen Studio’s disappointment, did not take advantage of the spectacular lake views just feet away from the house!...

While minimalism may be the trendiest height of style, there is certainly something to be said for interiors that take a different tack. It turns out, you don’t have to choose just one or two pieces of art or even a single sofa to create a stylish, luxurious interior. This luxury home in Moscow, from the architects at Shamsudin Kerimov , clean lines are still in use but minimalism is nowhere to be found....

Abstract, linear volumes stack to form a crisp modern 4266 square foot home for a family of five in Bangalore, India. Created by Crest Architects , the unique angular form stands out sharply against a grey, densely populated metropolis. Clean white concrete and rich wood cladding encase a dwelling based upon the ancient architectural science of Vaastu, which embraces the benefits of nature. The interior spaces are simple, spacious and designed around two landscaped courtyards, each with skylights that flood sunlight into the openly interconnected floors of the house....

Maybe it’s not the first time we at Home-designing have been enamored of amazingly intricate paper designs. We have featured similar projects here and here . But Canadian artist Calvin Nicholls ’ paper sculpture designs have a touch of wild to them. As in wildlife. Nicholls celebrates his love of animals by carving out intricate, and simply amazing paper sculptures that capture the beauty of nature and the wild. They feature pandas chewing calmly on bamboo stalk, badgers busily building their river homes, and iguanas catching prey with their elastic tongues....

With the intent to create a home that fosters interaction not only between family members but also with the surrounding environment and community, Austin Maynard Architects drafted up a creative three-volume structure and outfitted it with an ingenious interior layout to match. It’s only half the size of its neighbors - an attempt to avoid one of the causes of urban sprawl in Melbourne, where flat ground encourages builders to create larger homes than other settings can ordinarily accommodate....

Trade in those paint swatches for a palette of gorgeous textures – these bedrooms show how to use light, shadow, depth, and structure in a variety of beautiful and practical ways. Bedroom wall textures can be artful or subtle, simple or complex, and can result in walls so lovely you just might think twice about covering them up with photos or framed art. Visualizer:Image Box Studios This bright and spacious room channels its playful style through a clever tile mosaic....

These two mesmerizing high-end interior designs are woven with threads of textural gray decor, illuminated under stunning light installations. Visualized by NK Interior , these luxury gray living spaces are a timeless and versatile canvas upon which opulence and sophistication converge. Double-height living spaces are set with sociable sitting areas, stylish contemporary furniture, plush living room rugs, and elegant decor accents. Each home features an attention-grabbing modern staircase design, a private mezzanine level, and an impressive kitchen installation....

Bright color evokes positive emotion, energy, and presence of mind. Color helps create interesting places for us to live, work, play, and express our personalities. The two inspirational home interiors that we feature here today explore color through bold color-blocked decor. We’ll see a color-blocked tiled wall application that resembles an abstract sunset, and a statement ceiling that depicts a blue sunburst. Our second high-contrast interior has a Mondrianesque appeal. Bright yellow, red, and blue elements are set against a stark white background, while black metal framework and abstract patterns create bold outlines....

Industrial chic backdrops aren’t reserved for foregrounds of urban modern style. They can take on many flavours, from chic vintage or colourful eclectic to monochrome Scandi or Asian inspired. Raw concrete can bring a new edge to just about any aesthetic, just like these two Bohemian interiors with Moroccan influence. Exposed brickwork and concrete almost go amiss amongst the variety of vibrant coloured solo furniture pieces and mixture of eye-catching patterns that flow through every aspect of each room....

Apricot, light greens, sky blue and naturals combine to create relaxing, light-hearted environments for modern living. These four bright interiors are average sized homes, which exhibit practical ideas for comfortable layouts within modest dimensions. The warming apricot vibes that flood through these spaces cultivate an uplifting mood that feels like coming home to a hug. Blue and green tones cool down the palettes, along with breaths of grey that bring back an air of sophistication....

This office-like home interior, by The November Design is a vision of pure white: White painted walls and ceilings, crisp white veneer and powder coated metal, white kitchen and lights. Each icy detail just showing subtle variation in tone. Elements of furniture and flooring provide accents of lightly warming woodgrain. Soft furnishings and the bathroom tiling bring hints of beige into the mix too. Because the palette throughout the apartment is kept so simple, all visual interest must come in the form of great design and layout....