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For many, the dining room serves as the very heart of the home – it’s where families gather to share the stories of the day, where old friends can make new memories, where doodles and work documents can stretch their legs. This post features 25 gorgeous dining rooms that remain simple without feeling minimalistic, using smart materials and furniture choices that underscore a sense of elegance without dominating the landscape. Each has a distinct personality despite the similarities, each catering to different tastes and space constraints....

Elegance and class exude from these two modern home interiors, each created by the team at Hilight Design . Light and luxurious decor filled with top notch materials and slick furniture are all set to impress, executed with the upmost decorum. Our first interior also has the added spectacle of a classic car section mounted to the wall, to reflect the owners personal interests. The second tour is a show home made to have a universal appeal; the enticing modern home design is welcoming and comfortable, with a spike of added ‘wow’....

The Prime Life project is an 81.6 square metre apartment design for a young woman and her son, located in Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation. The brief from the client stipulated that her son’s single bedroom and bathroom should be separate from the rest of the apartment with its own personality, there must be plentiful storage opportunities to tidily house all of their belongings with ease, and that the kitchen should accommodate an extra sleeping spot for an occasional guest....

Natural wood and indoor plants instil a sense of serenity into modern living spaces. This Mother Nature inspired meld helps us to separate from the plastic contemporary world a little, and to rekindle our connection with the Earth. Even if only in small doses, green and wood tone infusions add a softness to modern decor schemes, as well as interesting texture, and an invigorating reminder of the life that thrives outside of man-made walls....

This very grand set of garden inspiration is best suited to classic manor houses and more modern mansions, but that doesn’t stop us all from reveling in the natural beauty that thrives there. As we hop over the stepping stones, across huge manicured lawns, we might also find a few ideas that will translate into smaller nature spaces and more modest yards. Matching topiaries are an absolute sure way of creating a regal feeling in a green space, but for an understated elegance be sure to stick to simple designs like these spherical affairs, rather than pruning a crowing rooster design!...

Okay, this is the kind of house that makes you want to pinch yourself spin a totem just to verify that you aren’t dreaming. This little beauty is located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Chowara, Kerala, [a 30 minute drive from Trivandrum, which is from where I am writing this ] and is the latest work of Bangalore based architects Khosla Associates . Built as a holiday home for a London based client, the house includes several decks for savouring the stunning 180 degree panoramic sea views that it is blessed with....

Dark decor paints a suave and sophisticated aesthetic, but it’s easy for the effect to fall flat in the shadows. This is why it’s important to introduce elements of added visual interest, either by unexpected lighting solutions or with unusual furniture choices. Our first home design uses both of these concepts to shake up a serious black and concrete scheme, along with a glass wall bathroom to capitalise on natural light....

This incredible home could make anyone feel like a kid again. HAO Design Studio completed this apartment renovation dedicated to play, imagination, and of course… LEGO! At first glance it looks like any other modern family apartment – sleek materials and contemporary forms and wide open spaces – but the magic is in the details. LEGO patterns show up in the most surprising places and unassuming objects reveal fascinating multipurpose functionality....

This is Casa Peninsula, a luxury residence in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. Bernandes Arquitetura set out to achieve a modern build that would complement this breathtaking natural environment. The result was a clifftop sanctuary that has a cleaver aspect to its three-story stature, which makes it appear as a light volume just teetering on the edge of the hillside and the sea below. The home is blessed with serene views that extend from its lush green cliff plot, stretching over a bay and to the horizon....

Law of attraction believers, you might want to pin this up. This palace of a luxury villa is located at the heart of a 2700 acre private estate on Tuscany border in Italy. The owner, Count Antonio Bolza, specializes in refurbishing isolated buildings spread across the estate which he then markets them to premier clients. Design and good taste runs within the family. The Count’s son, Benedikt Bolza , is in the list of Architectural Digest’s AD100 and his brother Niki Bolza is an interior designer as well....

Colorful decor accents, rich wooden design elements, and eye-catching modern art create exciting moments of interest around this 200 sqm family apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine. Created by architects Yevheniia Dubrovska and Valeria Rezukova, this engaging home has two floors that accommodate the homeowners and their two teenagers. The upper floor contains the family living room, a kitchen diner, and an impressive walk-in closet. The bedrooms are situated downstairs away from the hustle and bustle of daily life....

This Modern Minimalist living room embodies the “less is more” philosophy, creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere without sacrificing warmth or personality. Style: Modern Minimalist Color Combination: white, light wood, black, and gold Who is it for: It is ideal for urban professionals, design enthusiasts, or anyone who values simplicity, clean lines, and a clutter-free environment. Budget: $ – $$ Modern minimalist living room shopping list Below we present a curated list of products presented on the board:...

This gorgeous visualization of a slick 300 sq meter apartment, to be realized in St. Voroshilova, Dnepropetrovsk, was created by Alexander Chervinskyi for Azovskiy & Pahomova Architects . The plan was to divide the home into two zones, one full of activity, and the other quiet and serene, to compartmentalize work & play from restful sleeping. The active living area includes a long dining room for seating eight, a lounge with bright grassy green rug, and a sundeck with bustling city and river views; an elegant dual study lies just beyond tall, tinted sliding doors, to allow working life to be separated from family time at the end of the day....

We might share our homes with others, but the bedroom is still considered a personal sanctuary. It is a place that we can decorate to our very own liking, where we may preserve trinkets and souvenirs dear to our hearts, where we can hang beloved portraits, and where we seek refuge when we need some peace from the outside world. The following modern bedrooms represent different personalities, colors, and flairs....

September 11. A date that still holds a memory… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryF7gElh5xk The memorial, designed by Peter Walker and Israeli-American architect Michael Arad, consists of a field of trees interrupted by the footprints of the twin towers. Pools of water fill the footprints, underneath which sits a memorial space whose walls bear the names of the victims. Walker and Arad’s design was chosen as the winner of the World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition, the largest design competition of its kind in history....

recently collaborated with eBay’s Internal Workplace Resources Team to create a workplace prototype that lays emphasis on flexible work areas. The goal was to create spaces that could be reconfigured easily by teams to suit their needs. The design process began with a company-wide survey with more than 5,000 eBay employees sharing their opinions on their current work environments, and with a tour of other technology companies’ workplace design practices. The result is a collaborative, nurturing, and colorful work environment that is ergonomic, eco-friendly, and meant to foster employee and company well-being....

We just love this cute little office space of UK based design studio Raw . It’s clean, simple and to the point. This no-nonsense approach to the studio’s design is reflected in the company’s web and graphic design projects too and have landed them quite a few big clients (including the Liverpool football club). That is quite a colorful entrance. The main working area has a huge whiteboard! Cute little pantry....

Pink and blue accessories create sweet calming contrast. The definition between the two shades is crisp yet not jarring, which makes this an ideal combo for weaving an all encompassing colour palette throughout the home as well. Come with us as we gather tips from four modern home interiors that showcase inspirational ideas for fresh pink and blue decor. See how to divide open plan spaces with pastel coloured interruptions, how to infuse colourful character into plain minimalist spaces, and how to balance it all out in a cool and understated fashion....

Fans of the pop art movement will love this home tour that takes inspiration from the 1970s trend. Designed by Raz Melamed and visualised by The Craft , this pop art style interior is filled with bold colour characteristically framed by thick black line. Moshe Tzur Architects completed an open plan living space within R57, a Penthouse on the 48th floor that looks out over far reaching views of a changing landscape....

If displaying your cutlery with class is something you fancy, do check out this beautiful set from Berghoff . If you just want the magnetic holder, you can get it here . This is Casa Peninsula, a luxury residence in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil. Bernandes Arquitetura set out to achieve a modern build that would complement this breathtaking natural environment. The result was a clifftop sanctuary that has a cleaver aspect to its three-story stature, which makes it appear as a light volume just teetering on the edge of the hillside and the sea below....