Author: MyProperty Life

When you want to revamp an existing older home with historic value, the preferred trend is to add a rear extension that offers new living space on the lower level and a bedroom or studio above. This works well on…

The 323-square-foot apartment updates cave typology with bold colors and multifunctional spaces. Madrid-based Gon Architects took some chances with the cheeky BYG House. In essence, the rentable flat is a modern portrayal of a Paleolithic dwelling. “Each room is a…

Giving old homes a new lease of life means transforming both the interior of the house and the exterior a swell. At times, architects and homeowners want to leave the street façade untouched while it is the rear section that…

If you love to browse through studio apartment inspirations, then you will absolutely adore this gorgeous little space in Brazil designed by Leandro Garcia. Dubbed Água Verde Apartment, this lovely little unit was created to maximize space in more ways…

IKEA’s design lab, SPACE10, is sharing free plans to build a custom home for bees. “I want people to design a dream home for bees that provides the perfect environment for their offspring, while at the same time being incredibly…

Love color? So do we; and life just feels that much better and far more vibrant when you add a bit of color to things. Of course, that does not mean every room in your home needs to be a…

Sited on a site slightly under an acre in the heart of the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, the site for this estate residence descends over thirty feet from top to bottom. Narrow at the street and widening toward…

Building a custom A-frame is easier than ever with the rise of these modern kit home companies. With their rustic appeal and Instagram-worthy looks, A-frame homes have made a major comeback in recent years. And for those who would rather build…

Crafted with layered wood and clad in Cor-Ten steel, a film lover’s backyard retreat offers a series of surprises. When a homeowner in the film industry asked Atelier Vens Vanbelle to build a guesthouse in his backyard, he had only…

Dutch company Haaks just rolled out its most compact camper to date—but the slight footprint doesn’t skimp. At a time when many are itching to get away, the fully off-grid Opperland camper is an enticing proposition. It’s the latest in…

Staying indoors in the times of Corona can be nerve-wracking and when you have kids around, it gets pretty frantic and fast! It is hard to keep them contained and occupied at all times and soon they will start pestering…

Beautiful extensions and makeovers are all about finding a balance between what the clients want and what works on the specific lot. Then there is the added responsibility of preserving the past even as you look towards the future. This…

Honor our military service members and kick off the summer while staying safe at home. As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day usually draws crowds to beaches, parks, and campgrounds—it goes without saying, however, that this year, things will…

Ever wanted to step into the home of Superman? No, we are not talking about his more secluded and otherworldly getaways. We want you to take a step into the less-talked about apartment of Clark Kent inside the Standish building…

In most apartments across the world, you would find the living area, kitchen and dining space all on one level along with the bedrooms and the bathrooms neatly tucked into the rear section. But that is not the case with…