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Sideboard buffets are a classic piece of furniture that has continued to evolve to meet modern style needs – and if you don’t have one, you might be missing out. A sideboard buffet is a low-profile cabinet used to store everyday tableware or special-occasion tableware. The tabletop portion is traditionally used to hold various food dishes so that guests can more easily serve themselves, although it also makes an attractive platform for decorations....

These fabulous renders by Viktor Fretyán showcase a breathtaking forest house, designed by architect Satoshi Okada . Located on the sloping terrain of the Svab Hill, this family residence is home to renowned photographer Tomasz Gudzowatyon . In the heart of the Hungarian capital, on the border of the nature protected Buda Hills, Normafa is one of Budapest’s most visited green spots, boasting panoramic views from 477 meters high. Rich with 200 year old beech trees, the plot has stunning scenery, an environment the architect was eager to maintain....

In this lovely, modern home for a family in Kiev there are not only open, airy places for the entire family to congregate, but also plenty of colorful, cozy retreats for the brood that resides here. Natural elements that include wood and stone work in concert with the bright colors of children’s cartoons (especially the Minions) for a house that is truly family friendly for any age. Congrats to the folks at Yo Dezeen for bringing this to us....

While we may often think of pastel colors as appropriate for nurseries or children’s rooms, the truth is they can take on a much more mature feel in the hands of the right team. In this home, from the visualizers at VizLine Studio , pastels are no longer the territory of little girls. Instead, this high-end space takes muted pinks, blues, and lavenders into a luxurious realm, combining the colors with the rich, smooth texture of marble, the retro-chic appeal of lightly colored bare wood, and the modern shapes of lighting pendants....

Abundant greenery surrounds this peaceful Japanese house in Hiroshima city, created by Hayato Komatsu Architects . The house belongs to its designer, who embraced the irregularities of the site, which is made shady by a large tunnel and retaining wall that penetrates Mt. Eba. At first glance, the site and surrounding area appeared undesirable. However, the dense greenery that overspills from the landscape takes away the typical urban atmosphere. Instead, the obscure location created an opportunity for a home design that connects the lush environment with modern architecture....

Ah summer. What a wonderful time to be alive! It is the time when nature is at its finest and the best vacation plans can occur. To have a truly special summer vacation, you will need a few things. A great destination. Some plans. And, last but not least, a beautiful home to spend it in. Sound great? Of course it does. Well, KYDE Architects has something that fits the description of a perfect summer home in their vast and stylish arsenal of designs....

How do you reckon an interior designer’s home looks like? Nothing less than super stylish or uber cool. This one particularly is at its innovative best. Bravo to the way the designer has tossed convention aside and designed the entire place for very personal taste. According to the designer, her house is small and manages to fit in her husband, two kids and four pets. Her space management is an attention grabber and might as well serve as solution for people with space similar as hers....

For a suburban homeowner, a trip to the attic might be a must, dusty and uncommon occurrence to retrieve Christmas lights or plan a garage sale. But for one pair of architects, a dusty and dilapidated attic wasn’t just a storage space - it was a challenge. The two founders of Superpozycja Architekci did not see a run down space when they first encountered this attic: they saw a bright, modern home....

The artists at Israeli design studio Ando Studio have dedicated themselves to stylish and creative renderings of unique spaces. The two homes included here are certainly no exception. With a careful attention to detail, the artists have managed to fold in design elements that do not blend in with the architectural specifications, but rather enhance them. From landscaping and shelving to the perfect mod coffee table, the houses look ready to be lived in and are ready to be appreciated....

Headboard feature walls are by no means a new concept, but this selection of boasting beauties really grabbed our attention with their hard-to-ignore patterns that positively scream “look at me!” Via Willy Gufron Why not make your bedroom a work of art? This piece brings a playful and eye-catching splash to a quietly controlled layout. Via Blurlight Swirling paint stroke effect wallpaper brings a fevered flourish to a predominantly neutral scene, adding bags of character and movement....

An architectural beauty sits on the Pacific coast of Southern California where the blue ocean and sky provide all the color you need. It could be why this modern beach house is dressed in white from head to toe. Or perhaps architects Richard Meier and Michael Palladino left it up to the clients high-end art collection to do all the coloring. This home is a beautiful representation of intelligent design caused by the desire to create an interior/exterior experience with glass ceilings and walls throughout the home as well as an unobstructed view of the sea from the highway....

This relaxing apartment in Natanya, Israel, was designed by the architectural and interior design firm Domb Architects , for a special penthouse suite in the impressive Opera on Sea project. Located in the high-end residential tower on a sea-facing cliff, the luxurious dual level abode is gifted with a breathtaking view of blue skies meeting the Mediterranean Sea. On entering the apartment via a distinguished private lobby, the panorama becomes visible from the moment you pass through the front door, as the central space has been designed in an open plan manner, where the lounge, family area, dining room and kitchen zone all meet....

Anyone would be lucky to even dream of living in a home perched on a cliff on the island of Mallorca. This stunning five bedroom, five bath Port d’Andratx villa , then, would certainly be a dream come true. The house takes full advantage of its enviable location by making sweeping views of the port visible in nearly every room. Combined with plenty of comfortable, modern furnishings both indoors and out make this an ideal space to make a home or simply spend a summer....

A lofty dual story living room forms the core of this modern home, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Designed by MirrorR Studio , the 270 square metre house is has a decor scheme based in black, though the interior seems anything but dark. Massive windows pull in towering levels of light, crashing over a handful of colourful accent pieces that lead us on a journey through room to room. Dark green, and yellow furniture and soft furnishings bring moments of light relief in amongst deeply sophisticated black mottled marble and concrete....

New York City’s prime real estate brings us a newly renovated Carriage House in downtown Manhattan that is now on the market for your drooling pleasure. It took 2 years to complete the major overhaul and now the entire rear wall of this building is dressed in glass walls and provides marvelous views from each of the 5 floors of this home. The interior design has sophisticated contemporary modern sensibility with a color scheme of blues and greens....

A lot of things come to mind when you think about the countries of Scandinavia. Whether it’s a flaky cheese Danish, a a cozy Norwegian sweater, the view of the Aurora Borealis from Helsinki or, you know, Ikea - the region is as diverse as it is beautiful and somewhat mysterious. Scandinavian design was born out of the generally quiet lifestyles of these countries. Though it was first identified as a movement in the 1950s, obviously design has been taking place in the region for much longer than that....

Throwing a party or just hanging out with friends? Staying in and watching a movie or playing on your Xbox? Relaxing after a hard day of work or lazing around on a Sunday? Living rooms from Zalf become a platform for much more! Contemporary living, neutral shades and modern fixtures accentuate the theme of the room to give you a comfortable living experience. With bare necessities strategically placed in the rooms, one can enjoy the benefits of easy living....

If you loathe the look of your watering can and would love to replace it with one that would also serve as a decorative item, look no further than the Vivero watering can by AYTM. It is hard not to be seduced by it sheer form. This office-like home interior, by The November Design is a vision of pure white: White painted walls and ceilings, crisp white veneer and powder coated metal, white kitchen and lights....

Linear silhouettes and a palette of modern neutrals dress this 110 square metre apartment in Moscow, designed by ATO Studio . This is a family home with an open plan living space that encompasses the lounge area and a kitchen diner, where family members can come together even when partaking in different activities. The entryway stands wide open to the living room to create an extra feeling of space and free-flowing energy....

When you think of brick walls you typically think of lofts, country homes, maybe even bungalows. But brick walls are now used in a variety of spaces as faux and accent walls, and even to bring some charm into more modern spaces. That’s exactly what we have to show you here — two designers who have made their modern and sleek spaces a bit more characteristic with exposed brick walls. As we often talk about on here, opposites attract....