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March 12, 2020
Classic and Modern Nantucket Home Hybrids

Although the outside of a house often matches the interior, this Nantucket Island home has styles that defies common assumptions. Red brick chimneys and bay windows help this modernly designed home to blend in with its neighbors, but only from the outside. Cool steel countertops and light fixtures give the kitchen a somewhat futurist feel, […]

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March 12, 2020
An Expertly Designed Brazilian Hillside Mansion

Eduarda Correa painstakingly planned out each element of this Brazilian hillside manner. His approach was nothing short of ingenious, and obviously, the owners were quite pleased. This home was created to help its inhabitants entertain guests while remaining in an ethereal world. Tiny recessed lights are found in the floors, walls and ceilings, even by trees […]

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March 12, 2020
Renovating, Deconstructing and Revealing the Unusual House

This newly renovated seaside home comes courtesy of Altius Architecture. Although no before pictures are available, it’s safe to say that many positive changes concerning aesthetics, functionality and style have been realized. The home site’s shape is reminiscent of an amphitheater, with windows facing outward, mainly on one side. In some rooms, a subtly rounded wall […]

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March 12, 2020
Inviting New York City Apartments

The streets of NYC may be cold, but this apartment designed by Jendretzki illuminates nothing by warmth. Deep shades of brown and energizing hues of yellow are utilized to connect this apartment’s décor with the flooring. A wall made of brown wood is both a partition and a unique style element. When closed, the dining area is […]

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March 12, 2020
Updated Classic Swedish Home Design

The brown thatched roof is the first thing that visitors notice at this traditional Swedish home. Out back, a warm pool awaits with plenty of seating and space for recreation. A red velvet rug lines the black wood stairs, flowing out to the living room, where it ends directly underneath a glass topped coffee table. […]

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March 12, 2020
Impressive Greek Modern Home Architecture

Tucked under a uniquely designed garage is a sports car. Even further in the distance is a flight of stairs that wind around the corner. This home was erected in Greece, right above a long, stone wall. Its architecture could easily put it in the category of a contemporary art museum, but some lucky person […]

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March 12, 2020
Conceptualism Meets Function Modern Design

This recently completed project by Paul de Ruiter Architects takes a natural settings and combines it with modern features. The base the house looks like it was physically molded from the earth, when in fact it has been constructed with wooden beams. Shaped to take the forms of a circle, this support platform holds a house that […]

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March 12, 2020
Spacious Modern Island Living

For many people, it would be a dream to live on an island, amid a tropical setting. A Located just a few yards away from the pier, a serene home takes shape. Even with the most modern of interiors, it is impossible to escape the ever present palm trees and tropic flowers. A bathroom with […]

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March 12, 2020
Asian Inspired Modern Apartment in Singapore

These photos come from an apartment created by AO Studios in Singapore, depicting a mature apartment with an Asian edge. The premiere stand out piece in this apartment is highly textured rug that was created with the intention of mimicking a stone path. A majority of the walls are made of light wood panels, some with sliding […]

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March 12, 2020
Illuminated White Modern House

This two story structure is situated near a mountain range. The first floor is separated into split levels, with a quiet sitting area appearing near the back patio sliding door. A wall made of glass allows for long gazing at the in-ground pool. A cool white kitchen is so bright that it nearly glow. Tall, […]

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