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For those who look forward to a daily dose of gentle breezes and mild sunshine, outdoor living spaces can prove just as important as the ones indoors. Compiling the perfect patio set is a labor of love – a matter of seeking out the right balance between durability, style, and flexible functionality. The coffee table is just one component, but it’s certainly an important one. Find the perfect place to rest your book or cool beverage with this useful compilation....

Looking for a way to make the most of your available floorspace? Sectional sofas are a fantastic multipurpose furniture solution, a smart way to maximize every square foot with functional appeal. Not only are they a terrific way to bring everybody together in comfort during social gatherings, but they also shine as a quiet retreat when you feel like stretching out with a book. Some sectional sofas take this concept to the next level by doubling as a sleeping space, transforming your seating area into an impromptu guest bedroom....

If you’re used to suburban sprawl, the idea of living in a studio apartment can be daunting. This type of urban oasis does not have space for an entire home office, a yoga room, or maybe even a bathtub. However, for the right person or couple, studios can be plenty of space. One way to create the illusion of more space and privacy is to add interior walls. The studios featured in this post all have glass walled bedrooms that not only separate the sleeping area from the main living spaces but do so without creating a claustrophobic cave....

This is a home of many layers - not only in terms of having multiple floors, but also in terms of style and a couple of hidden surprises. Designed by Deco Design & Guan Pin, there are an array of evoked atmospheres at play here. There is a cooly understated reception room downstairs to receive guests, and a cosy tv snug on the first floor. A long galley kitchen diner reaches out like a warm and welcoming family hub, and an unusual garden room holds a sunken secret....

Nestled in the heart of Oslo, this minimalist apartment designed by Diana Ioannesyan exemplifies serene simplicity and functional elegance. The living room boasts a palette of neutral tones, with plush beige seating and a striking black and white modern chair. Large windows invite natural light, enhancing the airy ambiance. The dining area features sleek, black chairs and a contemporary glass table with a statement chrome base, harmonizing with the understated decor....

A modern brutalist exterior blankly encases this exquisitely detailed Japanese home, expertly designed by Apollo Architects & Associates . The 410 square metre property is located in a quiet suburban neighbourhood in the densely populated Kanto region. The homeowners acquired this tiered and irregularly shaped lot with meaningful family time in mind. The owners wished to incorporate courtyards as a part of their home life together, and so the design began to take shape within the challenging topography....

A video that I saw recently prompted me to think more deeply as to how we communicate with our non tech-savvy audience and generally people who are quite new to the web. Coming to think about it, I now see that things can appear way too complicated and confusing to them. The explosive growth of internet as a medium of communication has enabled the technology to reach people working in a variety of fields and it is hardly surprising that all internet users do not share the same expertise in interacting with it....

With renovated warehouses taking the world by storm in cities where housing space is at a premium, an exciting interior style trend has cemented itself into the world’s design lexicon: modern industrial . It’s a practical way to embrace the original bones and functionality of a space, and it just so happens to look fabulously sophisticated when done right. This gorgeous apartment features all the luxuries of a modern home wrapped into a gorgeous industrial theme - it’s classy, stylish, and perfectly embodies the bleeding edge attitude and constant reinvention of urban life....

In 2000, Apple (under Steve Jobs) decided they needed to completely rethink their retail strategy. They no longer wanted to be dependent on other retailers to sell their products and yearned to offer customers a unique experience. For this they put together a team of retail/architecture experts and embarked on a journey to design the perfect store. It was much like designing a product - they built a prototype first and iterated designs until they were happy....

Whether you live in a studio apartment or a mansion, there must be a place where you retreat at the end of every day. A bedroom should be a place that celebrates the owners own personal style. A place to sleep, to dream, to relax and sometimes a place to spend the day lounging, reading, recharging. The bedrooms in this post all offer a unique design that is comforting, beautiful, and inspiring....

Striking black frames build the glass wall bedrooms of these four open plan modern apartments. These dominating structures are balanced out with dark accented lounges and sleek kitchen diners, all seated within cool grey base decor. Wooden elements up the visual temperature and build a welcoming ambience. Striking pendant lighting helps to create zoning within the fluid living spaces, dropping anchors over modern furniture pieces. We see how to create connection and cohesivity through the glass wall rooms, so that the linked spaces flow rather than jar....

Okay not much to say here. Just some good old visualization skills from a few top notch designers. In a round up of inspiring living rooms that caught our fancy, here is the top 10 that made the cut. Wouldn’t doctor’s visits be a pleasure if those medical buildings had interiors that looked anything remotely like this? Set in a futuristic style, these medical facility spaces resemble more of a luxury showroom than anything else....

Sitting right on Sunset Strip, behind a set of grand gates, this large scale drive-on estate is just moments from the nightlife, top class restaurants and fabulous shopping of the famous boulevard. The secluded Hagy Belzberg designed home hides behind a pepper tree hedge, offering a private sanctuary with resort features. The main house, a wellness center and guest house all share the space behind the entrance gates at 1232 Sunset Plaza....

There are many different ways to decorate your home while using the same basic pieces of furniture as your canvas. A sofa set may be a bit more challenging due to issues that may arise because of limited space but generally when you have neutral furniture, the sky is the limit. You can add an accent color or two with throw pillows and area rugs, then interchange them at the beginning of each new season....

When you invite people to your home to share a meal, you want to make sure they are comfortable, but it also doesn’t hurt if they are a little impressed. Any of these 21 dining room designs, from the cozy and rustic to the ultramodern, are sure to reflect well on the host. Visualizer:Koj Designs This warm and welcoming dining room features plenty of light and seating that is modern but does not sacrifice comfort for style....

The Marchi Group specializes in creating traditional style kitchens that look straight out of a folk tale. These classic country style kitchens are easy for you to associate with and they somehow seem familiar eventhough you are seeing them for the first time. Marchi, the designer, believes: Beautiful things acquire value over time. They are objects that improve quality of life and become an integral part of our daily routine....

Cream decor and a curvaceous staircase shape this tranquil interior design, visualised by Lulu Lee . The sweeping staircase design plays a major role in the character of a luxurious yet understated living space, alongside a cosy conversation pit and smooth architectural arches. Creamy concrete washes across walls, ceilings and floors to build a scheme that is solid and soothing. Concrete reverts back to its more industrial form in the compact courtyard design, where grey slabs climb a double height void....

Deliciously dark decor meets raw industrial aesthetics in this 300-square-meter modern home, designed by Elena Sedova . Nestled in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this spellbinding residence showcases a fusion of contemporary design elements and captivating contrasts. Moody wooden accent walls and a matching lattice ceiling spread deep, lustrous tones, setting the stage for an atmosphere of refined opulence and sophistication. Alongside this dark elegance is the raw magnetism of unadorned concrete decor, which adds a rugged, urban edge to the interior....

Mood lighting and smooth tonal decor sweep through this desirable 378 square metre duplex apartment located in India, Mumbai. Visualised by ArtPartner Architects , The Mumbai Oasis is a contemporary abode that is characterised by impressive high ceilings and stylish furniture arrangements. The homeowners wished to create an interior that moved away from the usual design concepts produced in India, whilst maintaining focus on comfortably accommodating a large number of family members and friends....

This unique interior project was sent to us by the designers at House Design , a Taiwan-based interior design firm. The idea was that this space could be somewhat of a hero’s retreat for the apartment’s owner who wanted to have his own fortress where he could relax after a long day at work. The results are a bit industrial, but still comfortable with all the details that a superhero might need....