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When it comes to threading an exciting vibe throughout a sophisticated interior, a peppering of color can really make or break the scheme. To help us study this style, we’ve found the perfect example in the design aesthetic at W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island, where lead designer, Spanish-born Patricia Urquiola, of Milan-based Studio Urquiola, has created a backdrop of rustic elegance against which vibrant furniture and wall treatments sing. We start of with 12 photorealistic 3d visualizations by talented Barcelona based designer Diego Querol ....

Bringing you more sparkling gems of modern home design from Polish firm Katarzyna Kraszewska Architectura , we offer you this selection of chic schemes to kit out every room in your house with cutting edge contemporary style. We love how the tone of this living room suite plays on the soft wood tone of the dining room seating beyond, and how the subtlety of the hue is given a blast of edge by being teamed up with heavy black base notes in the contrasting dining table and imposing lounge standing lamp....

Curiously dark decor shapes this modern 117 square metre apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine, visualised by Alexey Savchenko . Moody shades of grey and black smooth over modern silhouettes that rise from the shadows of the dark living room decor. Atmospheric lighting kisses the edges of the furniture and the room perimeter, and brings forth hidden details throughout the interior design. Sand yellow accents pour a brighter vibe into the guest room of this home, which doubles as a home workspace....

Climbing up and down stairs can be tiring for old people and not all houses and bungalows are equipped with elevators. Take a look at this Curved Stair Lift by French company ThyssenKrupp Monolift which provides an innovative answer to this problem. (Thanks, DigsDigs ) Although home stair lifts aren’t very popular, they can be very useful for those people who have a house with several floors. Chair lift is a more economical solution than elevator lift, but also can make a life very comfortable....

In this article, we take you on a journey through a 500-square-meter interior that breaks free from the ordinary. Deep red, blue, and yellow accents fill this eclectic space with energy and statements of personal style. Created by Dizzo Design Studio , the home features arched elements and curved details that instill a sense of grace and elegance. Modern lighting illuminates a thoughtful curation of stylish furniture and accessories that conjure interest and a homely spirit....

A captivating exploration awaits inside this impressive luxury home design, visualized by Alexandru Ionita . Embark on a discovery of meticulously curated spaces that embody modern elegance and sophistication. A stylish interplay of grays, matt black, warm white, and wood tone establishes an atmosphere of moody grandeur. The presence of rugged rock elements demonstrates the transformative power of nature’s raw beauty, offsetting smooth contemporary aesthetics. Within this intriguing arrangement, boho design details emerge, celebrating artistic expression....

Grey and white are often used as background or complementary colours. Muted, easy to design around and pair with Scandinavian style, they are often the supporting act, not the feature. What if your dream interior combined just those colours – just grey and white? These three Scandinavian-inspired homes show that grey and white need not fade into the background. Whether adorning kitchen tiles, comforter sets, living room walls, luxurious couches or simple wall streaks in the bathroom, grey can amplify white, and white can lighten a touch of grey....

Much of modern design focuses largely on interior spaces, perfectly molded to a simple, clean lifestyle. However, in these visualizations from the Israeli designers at Ando Studio , the modern aesthetic meets the unpredictability of nature. By incorporating the green, natural surroundings into these home designs, the spaces become unique, shady, and comfortable while still maintaining impeccable style. The boxy shape of this house is certainly modern, but it rises to two stories for ample interior space....

From Singapore, Colorado, Mumbai, Perth and across the globe, these individually stunning projects feature an element borne out of ancient Eastern philosophy that has been embraced by the modern Western world: water gardens. Synonymous with tranquility and wellbeing, water gardens do more than soothe the soul by making a contribution to interior spaces, that is both wonderfully aesthetic and to a significant extent, textural. Notably, in the depictions to follow, water gardens, more often than not, inhabit what may otherwise have been dead space within a structure, such as those areas that lie beneath floating staircases....

The Geometry Apartment, a project by Dmitrii Koloskov and Daria Koloskova , is where calm comes from clean lines and soft light. This 60 sq m home shows how simple geometry and a neutral palette can completely transform a space. Light moves gently across the surfaces, built-ins blend quietly into the architecture, and every detail feels intentional. The result is a modern interior that’s clear and soothing. The living area sets a calm and grounded mood....

Without the right lighting, accents, and strong silhouettes, dark interior design can be dull or just downright depressing. With thoughtful accents, a dark decor scheme is mysterious, exciting, and deep. Thoughtful lighting puts focus on feature points in the room, creating glowing vistas of style and wonder. To illustrate, we’re featuring inspirational home interiors that offer two contrasting alternatives to setting up a deliciously dark decor scheme. Home design number one is a saturation of ebony black with luxurious introductions of mood lighting where you’d least expect it....

Bit of an IKEA enthusiast? We are pretty sure you would enjoy this then. With a huge chunk of help from IKEA Communication’s copywriters we have put together a list of covers of every single catalog that has come out of the Swedish furniture giant since 1951. Scroll down to see a bit of history! Old-world charm meets modern day luxury at the Douglas Villa, settled on the island of Mykonos, Greece....

Terrific moments of texture welcomely interrupt the laconic palette of this modern interior design. The 3D elements add interest to a palette of soft greige, white, and wood tone elements. The neutral tones build scenes of serenity throughout the apartment designed by roomatica . However, this muted home interior contains a surprisingly bright decor scheme in the kid’s room. Here, orange accents perform a powerful takeover, whilst smoothly curved motifs endure....

We are just blown away by the artistic simplicity with which designer Kostya Kolesov has captured the details of iconic architectural landmarks and managed to transfer them to tiny pieces of aluminium. Named Jsouv , this beautiful set by the Russian icon designer would be a classy pick as a gift for any architect , but, alas, there is no word on availability( Update: It’s is funding on Indiegogo! ). If you are curious about orders, you can place a request at their site though....

Okay, people who are looking for ideas on how to place a TV in the living room would love this. We received a wonderful collection of living room pictures through email that deals precisely with this topic. These pictures come from China and looking at them it seems that TV is central to these living room interiors. Some food for thought for people who are looking to toy with new ideas for a living room entertainment center or TV stand ....

Nobody likes tight feeling rooms, free space makes it more comfortable to get around and function more easily in our homes. Even in limited spaces we still need storage and a proper place to eat, and sometimes even a dedicated area for work. These three small apartment designs, each under 50 square metres, are full of neat ideas for fitting in everything on the wish list. Bespoke fitted furniture has all of the solutions, without making rooms feel even remotely cluttered or over-packed....

Asian influence adds a different flavour to these three chic mid century modern home interiors, communicating a worldly sophistication. Along with Asian styling, there comes an inviting balance between minimalism and cosy comfort that shapes practical, restful living spaces. Shades of cream, beige and warm whites instil a sense of serenity that unwinds the mind and quietens the senses, whilst punchy black elements anchor a modern vibe. There is also a green accent theme that punctuates each of these welcoming residences, appearing in the form of a statement cabinet in home number one, a plush emerald green sofa in tour number two, and the simple freshness of plant life in home three....

This is hardly the first time we have mentioned minimalism on this blog, but few designers do minimalism quite as well as those at Oporski Architektura , who we have featured before . Every room in these homes doesn’t just have a place for everything, it has only the most basic, most necessary things. This goes for color as well. Every surface here is a different shade of white or gray, almost without exception....

Microcement finishes smooth, shape and contour the stylish interior of this modern 90 square metre apartment, located in Lviv, Ukraine. Visualised by Ira Lysiuk , the industrial style decor here is an understated and tactile affair that meets with natural wood slatted features, oak cabinetry and soft creamy textiles that prevent the aesthetic from falling cold. The simple microcement decor scheme is free of fuss, which allows contemporary furniture and fashionable designer pieces to command the limelight....

Modern, Asian, chic decor shapes this collection of four beautiful home interiors. Each use subtle hues and light wood tones to colour inviting yet cool and airy living spaces. These are modern, somewhat minimalist interiors, but it’s subtle Asian influences that give them their interesting though quiet personality. Find beautiful Buddhist altars, stunning Shōji screens and doors, and striking Asian artwork. There is plenty of inspiration for open plan layout ideas here too, and brilliant bespoke bedroom designs that include home workspaces and enviable closets....