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Silky smooth modern finishes, light and calming backdrops, arches and creative curves fill these two modern home interiors with a restrained sense of luxury. Visualised by 吴 振宇 , this duo of interesting interiors spark intrigue with dashes of the unexpected. Wall and ceiling stucco takes on a life of its own as it rises and falls in subtly curvaceous focal points, room dividers, and zoning devices. Thoughtful lighting schemes draw attention to the details and set the mood....

This loft apartment, a project by Maxim Shpinkov , captures the modern classic design in a small loft apartment. The project shows us how space may be a constraint in interior design—but it can be easily overcome with the proper design techniques! From wooden flooring to classic white walls, we see plenty of design secrets coming together to bring this space to life. The foyer. A solid maroon section flanked by textured white cabinetry....

This home is characterized by it’s exterior stone walls, creating an exterior decorative vein that is slightly unusual for this type of sharp edged contemporary architectural silhouette. Designed by the Ando Studio team, the structure forms a sprawling L-shaped layout with walls that retract to allow the homeowner to wander freely from the modern interior to the picturesque gardens beyond. A home like this is clearly designed to suit warm, low wind climates–lets face it, there would be newspapers, scatter cushions and possibly even small children scuttling along in the choppy wind of many chillier places on the globe–but the idyllic still calm of these peaceful surroundings offer a perfect sanctuary to a wide open dwelling....

There are swing seats, and then there are seats that are a swing - it’s a subtle but clear difference that you’ll see illustrated in this quietly quirky 65 sq. m studio apartment located in Minsk, Belarus. Being of studio status, it has the completely open floor plan you’d expect, where you could just about watch your eggs cook from the end of your bed. However, to keep things a little more segregated, Zrobym Architects have incorporated a glass wall bedroom design into the layout....

Best Architectural Exterior Image Sanders.Shiers, UK Best Overall Architectural Image & Best Architectural Interior Image Juan Altieri, Uruguay Most Original Image Treatment Olivier Defaye/AOKI/CG World, France Best Overall Architectural Film/Animation & Industry Choice (If you are reading this through e-mail you will need to visit the following link to view the videos: https://www.home-designing.com/2009/09/architectural-visualizations) The Neighbourhood, UK Best Editing Uniform, UK Most Original Film/Animation Treatment Uniform, UK Other Nominations (This was one of our favourites....

This harmonious living space in Park Stone, designed by Olga Tarasenko , has a light bright and airy atmosphere. The open plan layout offers a large living room, a master bedroom, a children’s room and two bathrooms. The space is dashed with vibrant colour, in vivid shades of aqua and yellow for a high contrast, high energy look. The fun scheme works perfectly for a young family, providing a strong modern style of living for adults in the home, whilst being uplifting and visually stimulating for the younger members of the family....

From a mansion in Croatia on the Ariatic Sea to a pop art modern city loft, Russian designer Uglyanitsa Alexander displays a unique ability to successfully bring beautiful homes to life across all styles. Through his brilliant use of color, materials and all design elements as well as his intuitive interpretations of his client’s ideal living spaces, he creates not merely a home, but a lifestyle environment. We share many of his fascinating designs below that will hopefully inspire you in your own interior design projects....

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere” said Vincent van Gogh, and the design of this modern home endeavours to do just that. The Sky House, a project by architects at MIA Design Studio , is located where numerous skyscrapers have been built close together in the metropolitan city of Saigon, Vietnam. This towering border of buildings creates a feeling of being down in a concrete valley, a state not conducive for open and airy living, or in which to bond with nature....

The tribal chic trend is a strong look that evokes a specific natural ambience. This open plan studio apartment designed by Li Jun Chen & aTng 糖 achieves a sophisticated African look by sticking to a base palette of grey and white. Interesting layers of raw rustic accents are then introduced through textures found in nature, woven into organic handmade accessories and bold tribal pieces. Wickerwork, jute rugs, leather look items, smooth wood tone and large emerald green leafy plants act as the key to executing this exotic luxurious look....

Bringing a child into your life is probably the biggest decision anyone could make. But that doesn’t mean that it has to dictate where you live and how you decorate. These two urban chic homes are set up to accommodate the tastes of the parents as well as the needs of a new child. With industrial elements such as concrete walls and reclaimed wood coffee tables, these homes are definitely trendy....

These two individual home designs are each inspired by the colours of the forest, and a variety of natural materials have been used throughout to honour nature’s palette. Muted hues of green, slate grey and stone, plus rich woodtones make up the majority of the decor in these modern spaces. Despite their similarities, the two homes each carry their very own distinctive vibe. Home design number one is a cool and sophisticated chill pad with a controlled layout and sleek finish, whereas our second reads as a more relaxed family oriented place with a warm and homey feel....

Bangalore-based Indian architecture firm Khosla Associates possesses an uncanny ability to forge high-contemporary composition with traditional Indian methods. One such recently completed project incorporates the 5000-year-old Indian design practice called Vastu. Vastu might be likened to feng shui. This design theory is no trend, however. It originated from sacred Hindu texts known as the Vedas and it lays special emphasis on directional alignments in design. It blends construction, space planning, architecture, and interior design to balance a home’s energy, often optimizing its very efficiency by working in harmony with nature....

There’s something undeniably chic about black in interior design. It’s timeless, bold, and endlessly versatile, effortlessly elevating any space it touches. Whether you’re aiming to add depth, create contrast, or bring a little edge to your décor, black accents can do the job beautifully. And the best part? You don’t need to go overboard—a few thoughtful touches are all it takes. Here’s how to weave black accents into your home, one room at a time....

This spring the 2010 New Zealand Architectural Awards recognized the country’s most distinguished buildings for their unique architectural designs. The categories that were assessed varied from residential and commercial architecture to interior and sustainable architecture. Every project was assessed and judged on their exemplary design solutions and degree of sophistication and innovation. It was a close call, but featured below are winners of the honorable accolade in excellence… Commercial Architecture: Ironbank, RTA Studio Interior Architecture: NZI Centre, Jasmax Limited Private Architecture: The Mana Tamariki Maori school, Tennent+Brown Architects Public Architecture: The Landscape Architecture Building at Lincoln University, Sheppard & Rout Architects in association with Royal Associates Residential Architecture: Wanaka Lodge, Patterson Associates Residential Architecture: Fox-Hansen House, Ian Athfield Rsidential Architecture: Clements House, Ian Athfield Small Project Architecture: The Yellow Treehouse Restaurant, Pacific Environments Architects NZ Ltd Small Project Architecture: Wiroa Station Wine Cellar by Modern Architecture Partners Small Project Architecture: The O’Sullivan Home on Mangere Mountain by Bull/O’Sullivan Architecture Public Architecture: NZi3 Innovation Institute, Warren and Mahoney Ltd Urban Design: The Beaumont Quarter Project, Studio Pacific Architecture Urban Design: Liardet Street Overpass, Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Brebner Team Architecture Urban Design: Hillcrest Road Bridge, Jasmax Limited The winners were also granted entry as finalists for the annual New Zealand Architecture Medal, the highest achieving architectural award in the country....

Maybe it is because the oil prices have steadily picked up this quarter or maybe he wanted to try something different, anyway Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has had enough of his Boeing 747 and he has chosen to upgrade - To the Airbus 380, which is currently the world’s largest passenger airliner. The sheer opulence of this flying machine needs to be seen to be believed....

There’s something undeniably magnetic about mid-century modern design. It’s not just about furniture, it’s a philosophy that champions simplicity, functionality, and style all at once. Born in the post-war 1940s and thriving through the 1960s, this design movement is still shaping how we decorate today. Think sleek lines, organic shapes, and an effortless balance of retro charm and modern living. The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your whole home to embrace it....

If you’d like to showcase some art around your home but are not quite sure what pieces will work, or how best to display them, then you’ve come to the right place. These two modern home interiors use cool concrete decor as a backdrop for vibrant wall art. We’re not sure whether the art has inspired the colour palette for the rooms, or if decor influenced art choice, but either way works....

recently pitched us with their new line of bedrooms designs. We took a look at their site and found many of them to be interesting. Majority of them portray a modern approach to bedroom design with fancy headboards, designer lighting and decorative accent pillows. The beds themselves act as ‘attention-grabbing’ agents in some of them. If you are planning to redo yours and looking for bedroom decorating ideas these pictures should inspire you....

Smaller apartments don’t have much room for decoration, so designers often look for functional objects that can lend their beauty to the living space. The two homes featured here fit all the necessities in their small floor plans and manage to incorporate plenty of decorative details at the same time. These compact apartments focus on shape and balance rather than a concrete theme, allowing for aesthetic flexibility even within a limited canvas....

Whether you are a gourmet chef or just like to have a comfortable and stylish place to eat leftovers, the design of a home’s kitchen is of the utmost important. The rooms featured in this post are not just stylish, but each celebrates its own version of simplicity with clean lines, luxurious textures and cool, neutral colors. Visualizer:CRE3A Creative Design Solutions Cool greys and creamy whites are the perfect calming influence for this modern kitchen....