This Manhattan apartment might be in NYC, but it has a style similar to what’s seen in contemporary European flats. Open space, simplistic white furniture and monotone patterns fill the living room. Between each window are a set of light grey curtains, giving texture and style to the wall. A wall unit bookshelf holds mementos, […]
After the closing of the Brooklyn Naval yard, thousands of native New Yorkers and ambitious transients flocked to the lofts and warehouses that were left vacant. As a result, old mechanics shops and rustic workbenches were turned into art, and ultimately, a new trend in interior design. This apartment, which is snugly nestled in the […]
The exterior walls on this classically styled American home tells one story. Beyond the front door, however, a surprisingly different world awaits. Almost entirely white, the furnishing, décor and accents appear in an undoubtedly sparse manner. Everything has a permanent place, even if there is plenty of room to house it somewhere else. Staunch, deliberate […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
