Vivid colors are an easy way to make an unforgettable impression within any interior. But using bold color schemes within a small space is a little more difficult – too much can overwhelm the eye and too little can make the theme look incidental. Add the extra challenge of coordinating bright accent colors across an open layout home and the project starts to require a sharp eye and a strong sense of creativity....
First of all… WOW. Chew on these images while we take a moment to catch our breath here. We like how A-Cero architects keep churning out hit after hit . Located in the Pozuelo de Alarcón suburb near Madrid, this magic mansion by them is the kind of stuff that dreams are built of. Their emphasis was on 3 simple principles - beauty, firmness and utility. And with these they have created a symphony of sculpture, earth and water....
If you were to ask us to associate thoughts with Ukraine, we might think of wheat farming, or perogies (Yum!!) or even the current crisis around Crimea but we probably would not immediately have said, “Cutting edge interior design!”. These two apartments, rendered by Dnepropetrovsk-based Svoya studio are the epitome of where interior design is going next. While clean sparse modernism dominates the ‘bones’ of the design, Svoya has achieved a warm welcoming feeling by throwing in a little bit of plaid, and using wood plank flooring that looks like it has a long story to tell....
is an absolute delight for the succulent lover. 3D printed from recycled wood and bioplastic, their pots sport intrinsic patterns that make them look truly unique. A beautiful home need not ignore the comfort of its inhabitants. One of the best ways to create a comfortable and welcoming space is to include plenty of soft, luxe textures through the use of upholstery. The two homes featured in this post use a contrast of textures between polished stone, gold, large windows, and beds and sofas upholstered with soft, inviting fabrics....
If only walls could talk! Well, they almost do with these beautiful illustrative wallpapers from Colombian born, Barcelona based, Catalina Estrada ; they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these designs certainly speak volumes! Now this style of wallpaper will not be for everyone, but some of these designs form murals that can be appreciated by most as a striking piece of art. Images from Latin-American folklore are brought to life with enchanting characters in vivid color, you might spot a very stylized illustration of a Little Red Riding Hood reminiscent tale amongst them, complete with a big bad wolf....
We sifted through Airbnb’s collection of beautiful parisian apartments to bring you this eclectic gallery of French interior style. These gorgeous dwellings are packed with cool collections of both rustic and modern furniture, neutral surroundings and fun pops of color. Source:Airbnb Beneath the chunky aged beams of this room lies a layout of modern pieces perched on area defining rugs. Two powder blue accent chairs prevent the rooms palette from becoming too stale, and an injection of green is brought in with the plants and artwork....
Two trends of the moment, black and white and Scandinavian themes can make quite a pair. We’ve found two apartments that use the trends wisely, putting Scandinavia’s busy simplicity and black and white’s dramatic effects to good design use. The first space, sultry and evocative in film noir, leads out to a kitchen framed in grey and pastels, while black cabinetry grounds the rest. Our second shocks with black walls and popping cacti, which soon slur into deep, dark chocolate tones that lead into a kitchen good enough to eat....
No coffee break for us just yet, we’re too busy reveling in these two coffee spiked interiors, mixed into smooth and creamy backdrops. Sleek and sophisticated style fills the first modern home interior, which features a textured feature wall of milky waves - plus a very unusual fish tank that’s integrated into the kitchen peninsula. The second home tour edges more toward the minimalist spectrum, with uncluttered cream coloured walls, strong coffee accents, cool white accessories and touches of terrazzo that make it oh-so on trend....
Small apartments offer a homely haven from the outside world – but also less space for decorative self-expression. Bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and kitchens are not afforded the luxury of space to accentuate fixtures, features and panelling; it is here that crafty design innovations take centre stage. Clever colouring, supporting accents and mixed-purpose spaces are the hero in these apartments and hotels. Sleek storage spaces hide behind large art deco pieces to bestow breadth to limited room....
High contrast black and white decor makes up these four confident interior designs, where sleek form equals slick functionality. The simplicity of the colour theme leaves all attention on the abstract nature of modern furniture shapes, the complexity of textile, and the intrinsic relationship between home layout and daily living. Come with us as we take a tour of a high-end apartment with a forever changing layout of designer pieces and sculpture....
This exquisite home interior, created by designer Raymond Chen for IS design, displays traditional elegance in chic high end materials, which cover more than a dozen kinds of natural stone, and a collection of textures and colors that dapple the rooms with unique taste and style. The design concept for this home was in fact driven by the flexible mix of elements, including a variety of natural stone, ebony veneer, wood painting, imported leather, imported Italian tiles, gray and tea mirror, in order to show contrast between the extraordinary and the delicate....
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Lend some fancy to your dining with these cool shot glasses that have real bullets embedded in them! Anyone with an interest in design knows that there are an infinite number of ways to decorate the same space. Whereas one family might prefer bright color, soft textures, and lots of indoor plants a young couple may tend towards minimalism and cool, neutral colors. The two homes featured in this post are both in the latter camp....
Check out these gorgeous lights designed by Chen Bikovski that take inspiration from wildlife - specifically deers and peacocks! Look at how antlers and feathers made of light shoot up in dramatic fashion when you switch on these two cool models. Industrial designs that make use of concrete may be all the rage in some circles, but the fact is that you will have difficulty finding any beautiful home that does not use wood elements....
This classy piece of contemporary Cannes real estate has been cut into a hillside of the residential area of SuperCannes, where it can take full advantage of the super views overlooking the bay and the Lerins Islands. Villa Chamade is a sight to behold in itself, with sun decks outside of every layer of glass fronted rooms that accumulate 660 square meters of living space. Just outside the center of Cannes, and the prestigious Cap d’Antibes, the 3400 square meter plot is in a perfect spot....
With the advent of the internet, the idea of a workspace has transformed into something much more than a sterile desk in a gray cubicle or even a plank of mahogany in a corner office. So many jobs now encourage employees to work from home, and even more artists and designers are inspired to work from beautiful spaces they create themselves. In this post, we’ll explore 20 gorgeous and inspirational workspaces where anyone would be lucky to spend a day....
Colour makes a home feel cheerful and inviting. However, we often limit ourselves to just one or two accent hues in a conservative application. Reserved decor palettes are restful and safe but sometimes, you just have to break some boundaries! These four creative home interiors are shaped by the intuitive use of bright and contrasting colours, and don’t shy away from pattern and unusual paint effects either. We’ll discover a small open concept living space with a calculated clash of orange and green accent colours, a confidently coloured lounge with an artistically painted TV wall, a colour-blocked abode with pink panache in the bedroom, and an elegant apricot infused city pad....
Curvilinear architecture cuts a crisp white silhouette between the trees of a thick forest landscape that breaks open to a sea view. Visualized by Vladislav Ponomarev , the ‘Waterfall house’ has a cascading water feature that thunders down from a cantilevered second floor. At the other side of the property, a huge infinity pool merges calmly with the seascape, flowing out endlessly to the horizon. Inside, the modern home design makes the most of the blissful panorama with massive edge-to-edge windows....
Sometimes we get accused of featuring spaces that are a little ’larger than life’. The argument put forth is that such spaces are unrealistic and seeing them do not contribute to in any way for the majority of people who read this blog. Though we actually beg to differ here (we believe that inspiration can come from anywhere!), we make it a point to blend in a good mix of designs that cater to smaller areas as well....
Light and luxurious and full of exquisite detail, this modern home design is a high-end haven. Visualised by Idunic Studio , this elegant interior design unfolds under a delicate palette of pale greige and shades of white. The laconic colour story shapes spaces that are quietly confident, where design must come alive by originality of silhouette rather than hue. Luxury furniture pieces are joined by artistic interludes, classic wall panelling, chic lighting installations, and bespoke storage solutions....
