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Unique decor components make up this 93.5 square metre apartment redesign, by Azovskiy Pahomova , in Dnepr, Ukraine. The new homeowners are a creative young couple with a small child, who wanted their new home to reflect their personality and interests. White painted walls became the neutral backdrop for brighter elements of furniture and decor to become their own works of art. The pale decoration also helped to visually push out the walls, amplify the natural light available, and evoke a refreshingly spacious and airy feel....

There are people who prefer to rise bright and early with the first bird song and morning dew, and then there are the night owls who live for sundown and hitting the town. This dark decor interior looks fresh out of the club, with jet black walls, colourful lighting and cool stylised seating. Those who live their lives by night will appreciate the dramatic atmosphere of this modern apartment visualised by Igor Sirotov , which feels loaded with exciting possibility for the night ahead....

The innovative Green Lantern home is the solution to an environmentally responsible challenge that was set to John Grable Architects by their client, who dreamed of a build that was sensitive to sustainability and serious about moral obligation. A balance of forward-thinking technologies teamed with traditional techniques evolved as testimony to both the architect and client’s solid respect for the environment, and looks stunning to boot. Standing in one of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio, USA, the single-family residence was required to be sympathetic to the historic surroundings, and this is the outcome…...

Flowers soften any room and make soft rooms positively dreamy, but they can also add unexpected dimensions to modern, even industrial spaces. Feminine selections are often reduced to a combination of, or a choice between: Lisianthus, Peonies, Roses, Dahlias or Tulips and being the most fashionable of the season, are the first to be featured. Just as English Tea-Roses owe their name to the Motherland, long understood is the association of the Orchid, Lilly and Cherry Blossom with Oriental styling and the addition of a single one of these species to an Asian influenced room can solidify its theme....

Does any colour palette speak more of nature than shades of green & tonal brown? Foliage green and rich earth accents remind us of walks deep in the forest and spending peaceful time in landscaped gardens. This connection with the outdoors makes the palette a soothing choice for decorating modern interiors too. In exploration of this revitalising combo, we’re featuring two homes with contemporary room designs that still remind us of our natural roots....

Sometimes luxury comes in small packages – while many may envision a “luxury home” as necessitating a sprawling floor plan, these stylish spaces take a more modest approach. Each of these three compact homes measure at less than 60 square meters but make a huge impression thanks to their streamlined decor, high quality furnishings, and thoughtful design. If you’re looking for ways to make your small or medium sized apartment feel more sophisticated, maybe one of these inspiring interior tours could spark some ideas....

These fabulously surreal interiors make up one complete home concept, which was envisioned by Moscow based Only Design , in Russia. The surrealist imagining is achieved by combining different eras of soviet design, where decadent Empire style has a meeting with minimalist modern pieces. Classical sculpture receives a crashing update of colour, and is combined with furniture pieces for a bizarre twist. Mirrored panels with gracefully aged patina gaze down over shiny new surfaces....

Black, white, wood & grey decor meld in peaceful perfection, as this collection of five stylish interior designs demonstrate. Against a fresh canvas of basic white and pale grey, beautiful wood tone becomes the stand out colour in the scheme. The warm natural tone accentuates cooler commodities in the layout, whilst powerful black moments bring confidence to the mix. Varying the quantities of each tone within a room scheme is transformative, and can completely shift the character of a space from light, spirited and encased with cosiness, to deliberately dark and ultra dramatic....

Nestled in the Lions Head Nature Reserve, Nettleton 199 has captivated audiences in the blogosphere and beyond with a seamless flow between the natural and the modern that can only be found in the work of architect and designer, Stefan Antoni . This hugely popular house has wooed readers the world over when it was first noticed. Now, it’s up for sale and ready to make yet another impression. The home sits on a panoramic view of Clifton’s four famous beaches and a soothing Atlantic, with a mere 50 homes to call its neighbor in the pristine cul-de-sac of Nettleton Road - South Africa’s most prestigious address....

It is rare that we consider kitchen cabinetry to be an additional source of light, but that may just be the defining characteristic of these compositions from Leicht , Germany. Recessed spot and down-lighting is maximized by the reflective nature of high gloss lacquering and aluminum shelving, which is incorporated into a clean, modular aesthetic that lends itself to the covert demands of kitchen storage. Leicht also demonstrates a willingness to experiment with bold colors, either in the application of lacquered segments or in feature walls that serve as a dramatic backdrop for the units, and whether you love or hate it, it certainly contributes to the individuality of the space....

It is homes like these that make us wonder if we should create a special category titled ‘James Bond Villain Abodes’ and file this along with a few others in there. Located in Punta Misterio, Peru, the Lefevre house conspicuously integrates into a cliff and juts outs majestically to offer mesmerizing views of the sea from most of its rooms. The house is built right into the cliff with some rooms even sharing stone walls....

Private realms of the home, more intimate in nature, such as bathrooms and particularly, bedrooms, are spaces in which one might experiment with style, color and form, but communal areas of the home not only serve as the foundation for the tone of a home’s interior style and provide a space in which one might receive guests and commune with people, but can also serve as a space in which a home’s inhabitants might commune with the external environment....

Modern classic chairs. Will they ever go out of style? We doubt it. Forged by the mid century modern era gods of furniture design, these chairs were the epitome of innovation when they were first conceived and still top the charts today as the greatest for their resilience and timeless design. These classic designer chairs have a funny way of transforming an ordinary room into something spectacular. But at times it can be a bit confusing to decide which of these would look great for a particular space....

Harold Leidner and his landscape architecture firm is quite popular in the Dallas - Ft. Worth luxury housing market. Â With the goal of creating luxurious outdoor living spaces that extend his client’s lifestyles from the indoors out, he shows his artistry in each and every stunning design we’ve shared below. You’ll find outdoor living areas set on rooftops above dramatic cityscapes as well as formal traditional garden spaces. Which is your favorite?...

In the modern home, pets aren’t just guests , they’re family. They have their own personalities, habits, and quirks that shape our days. As more people blur the boundaries between design and companionship, a new wave of interiors has emerged: pet-centric living. This isn’t about tossing a dog bed in the corner or finding room for a litter box. It’s about thoughtful, human-level design that celebrates the bond we share with our furry, feathered, and finned friends....

Take home office decor to the next level with this set of two gold geometric bookends that also double up as a desk organizer. We could all do with a little more tranquillity in our fast-paced, technologically turbulent modern lifestyles. Muted cream and soft white interior decor creates a peaceful fusion that promotes calm and relaxation, which is elegantly demonstrated in these three inspirational modern home interiors. Soft lighting accentuates the restful cream and white decor palette and sets a warmly atmospheric scene for daily life....

Hang a decorative timepiece without the background noise with this non-ticking modern wooden clock . Available in 2 sizes with a numbered or lined face. When floor space is limited but ceilings are high, a mezzanine level is a perfect way to extend usable living space. Since headroom is often restricted in mezzanine rooms, it’s sensible to give your platform a purpose that doesn’t require a generous ceiling height. This limitation is not a problem in a room where you plan to lie down most of the time, like a bedroom....

London flats may be chic, but as in most cities space is usually limited. So designing homes in major cities takes a lot of creativity and space saving techniques. This home located in the Camden Borough of London has all the amenities of a full apartment within a small living space. The use of space here and the layout of the home are savvy and distinctive. There may be a lot going on within the space, but it doesn’t seem overcrowded and there is still space to walk around freely....

’ Island Views ’ is an inviting Caribbean villa overlooking a calm ocean scene, and filled with fresh and simple décor, African sapele wood ceilings and artistic lighting. The impressive villa centers around a tastefully styled Great Room, furnished in a tropical fusion of rattan sofas, West Indian antique pieces and original art housed in custom bookcases built from andiroba wood along one entire wall. French doors have been situated on the ocean aspect to open the space up to St....

We’re showing two ends of the size scale for industrial style concrete themed interiors here. Our first is a particularly large two story home with three double bedrooms to boast of, and a few colourful accent colours to brighten the mood. The other is a much smaller home with a single level studio apartment layout, and is tinted with a more muted colour palette. Both of these strong interior schemes feature raw grey concrete decor stretching across their walls and ceilings....