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The Countryside House, a design by Lobo Studio , is a calm and inviting take on countryside chic. It is shaped by soft neutrals, natural textures, and timeless comfort. The design feels warm and effortless, with every space created to support relaxed living. Let’s walk through the Countryside House for a full feeling of the space. The living area is designed to feel open, calm, and deeply comfortable. Soft neutral sofas anchor the room, while curved lounge chairs add movement....

There is a freshness that emanates from light green interiors, which bring to mind natural origins of sun dappled leaves and frost kissed grass. The pale green colour palette is one of peace and tranquility, and works exquisitely with en vogue grey neutrals and weighty black accents. The light green colour palette makes an ideal companion for botanical themes and a plethora of indoor plants, or to tint a natural palette alongside beautiful bare wood tone....

Using technologies that are usually relegated to car design and super-yachts, YO! Home’s founder, Simon Woodroffe created a modern, forward-thinking alternative to the small urban apartment. At the touch of a button or the pull of a handle, twelve moving parts transform the tiny apartment into a luxurious living space with all the amenities of a much larger house. With a mere 262 sq ft. to work with, he created a dynamic living space with master suite, second bedroom, sunken sitting room, cinema, dining room, office, full size kitchen, breakfast room, bathroom/spa, party room, wine cellar and storage....

Located on the small tropical island of Samui, Thailand, this extraordinary villa is known as the Vastu Villa project - the first of its kind to be designed according to vedic knowledge, Vastu Shastra. For those not familiar with the traditional Hindu system of architecture, Vastu Shastra literally translates to ‘science of architecture’. It includes everything from design principles to spatial geometry, and integrates architecture with nature, ancient beliefs, directional alignments and symmetry....

Scandinavian design can be a very good choice for families looking for a way to unify their home. Not only does Scandinavian design encourage minimalism, it also has a playfulness about it with pops of color and fun objects that add personality to any room. The two homes featured here take full advantage of the mix-and-match Scandinavian look. Neither home is too buttoned up or so minimalist that you can’t imagine living there....

For those of us who seek something a little different for our bathrooms, ArtCeram have stepped up with a collection to blow our minds. In fact, these pieces might look more at home in the ceramics section of a department store than in your local bathroom fitters showroom. Unique lines and bold designs, along with everyday household objects, have been scaled up to find new homes in our bathrooms, cloakrooms, and ensuites....

We all love to have a breezy blue sky mood, so why not give yourself a boost by shaping the decor inside of your very own home to promote a positive outlook. Blue is the colour of fine weather, calm waters, and good times, and we all need more of those. Team blue accents with a silver lining of pale grey decor, and wisps of white, for freshness and clarity. Warm metals add modern sleekness to the result, whilst natural wood tones and rattan elements evoke a beachy atmosphere....

You didn’t think we will leave you guys hanging with just some bedroom texture inspiration , did you? Get ready for some serious living room action! As you can see from this post, the most common sources of texture come from substantial materials like tile and fabrics that make you want to reach out and touch them. Other ways to express texture are more surprising, ranging from contemporary 3D wall cladding to full-scale art installations....

Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen? We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time....

The Golf furniture collection from Italian design house Colombini has some spectacular modern themed bedroom designs . After gazing at these images you can’t but feel a sense of respect for the designers behind these gorgeous bedrooms. The colors have been blended to perfection, the placement meticulous, and there is a true sense of completeness in each one of them. The only down point, if at all, is that most of them still assume you have acres of space to play around with in your room....

Is there a color more universally associated with happiness than yellow? It can represent energy, excitement, and strength too – but as far as cheerful accent colors go, yellow is possibly the strongest candidate out there. This post looks at two homes with otherwise neutral palettes effectively brightened by small yellow accents . The first home enjoys a creative and artistic style with vivid lemon yellow accessories and architectural details. The second home shows off a minimalist all-white interior with a single pale yellow focal point that transforms the entire atmosphere....

Designing a home for a creative person can be an exciting challenge. Artists, writers, and creators have their own tastes and ideas about how their homes should look and feel which can provide helpful guidance as well as welcome freedom to the designer. The two homes in this post take that creative spirit and run with it. Each includes numerous clever and whimsical nods to creativity from the art on the walls to way that light interacts with the rooms....

Two home tours from the Med take us on an voyage of rustic decor discovery. Where rough stone and wood crash up against marble and sumptuous upholstery. At first glance, the large open plan homes with their high wooden rafters and exposed rustic stone appear as high-end American ranch houses. However, linear sofas, contemporary end tables and accent chairs swing the interiors in a more European direction. The colour palette throughout is a quietly relaxed play on taupe, with bolder tan elements in the first home, and an airy beach vibe in the second....

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better! We are bundling in three additional freebies along with ’ The Book of Inspirational Interiors ’ for a limited time. The books included are: 1. 50 Inspirational Color Palettes 2. 50 Awesome Architecture and Interior Design Websites 3. 50 Design and Decor Tweeters to Follow on Twitter 1. 50 Inspirational Color Palettes No more guesswork while picking colors. This book includes a set of 50 beautifully balanced color palettes to inspire you....

Toothpick dispensers are an underappreciated kitchen accessory – often liked for their utility but rarely their aesthetic. But cool toothpick dispensers are definitely out there! This post highlights some of our favorites from every price point, ranging from convenient pocket dispensers to vintage designs and clever novelties. It’s part of our series on kitchen accessories, like this creative spice shaker list and this collection of designer fruit bowls . And if you’re looking for a useful or inexpensive housewarming gift, you might just find what you need right here....

After having covered 50 floor plans each of studios , 1 bedroom , 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments, we move on to bigger options. A four bedroom apartment or house can provide ample space for the average family. With plenty of square footage to include master bedrooms, formal dining rooms , and outdoor spaces, it may even be the ideal size. The home plans included in this article give us plenty of wonderful ideas as to how to best arrange and even decorate this type of home....

We’ve been seeing a lot of home designs come our way that are kitted out with a very particular trend in lighting feature: Swing arm wall lamps and sconces. These handy wall lights reach new lengths over large modular sofa arrangements, and provide homeowners with a lamp that is easily maneuverable between a choice of seats. A swing arm wall sconce also makes a perfect bedroom reading lamp because the far reaching arm allows its glow to be positioned right where it’s needed, rather than pooled only over a bedside unit....

A black couch living room can portray many different styles, each with their own ambience. A black sofa can be the dark contrast that anchors down an all-white living room, or meld moodily into an equally dark backdrop. This collection of 40 black couch living room designs comes along with hints and tips to help you decorate your own. You’ll find inspiration for creating living room layouts with harmonious furniture arrangements, plus modern light fixtures and atmospheric perimeter lighting to complement the scheme....

A sofa commonly dominates the aesthetic of a living room because it is the largest piece of furniture in the space. It can be overruled by feature walls and focal points, but ultimately, this is where our attention and our bodies are drawn to. A white couch can be both impactful and understated. A white sofa adds instant freshness. It can gracefully take a backseat to more colourful and bold design infusions....

Octopus home décor is not the first thing that comes to mind when designing your interior. Hard to find and eclipsed by stag and owl accessories, our tentacled-friends often lose their place. Find the fun in eight more sets of hands with these octopi accessories for the sea lovers amongst us. Perfect for a coastal-themed or holiday home, they sit perfectly in a bathroom – but also in a range of office, home, dining room and even lighting....