Author: MyProperty Life

Located in Bainbridge Island, Washington, this spectacular residence overlooks the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline from lofty Yeomalt Bluff. A jewel of sustainable design, the Platinum House earned the first LEED Platinum certification in the state, outside of the…

No matter what the occasion is, nothing welcomes festive joy like a beautifully decorated home façade. It is the front lawn and porch that make the biggest impact when it comes to giving your home a festive makeover. Decorating the…

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the formal, dedicated dining room is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Homeowners are going down the path of the eat-in kitchen coupled with an informal dining area to address…

Eclectic living rooms are truly unique because each homeowner and designer can come up with their own template for the space. Some might want to create a confluence of styles while others might wish to piece together décor collected over…

The amount of time that we spend decorating the walls of the bedroom, picking out styles, changing accents periodically and giving it a new look seems disproportionately large compared to the time spend on choosing a bed. Most of us…

Giving old homes a brand new makeover often means taking the ‘bones’ of the old structure and working within the constraints to create a functional modern residence. The Modern 60’s Renovated House Tel Aviv revamped and extensively renovated by Broides…

Vladimir Radutny Architects refines an industrial loft in Chicago, introducing a restrained palette with sculptural accents. Dubbed the “Michigan Loft” for its covetous spot overlooking Michigan Avenue in the Motor Row district of Chicago, this transformed loft is situated in…

Shiplap is an increasingly popular form of wall decor in many different kinds of homes. It is a sealed, interlocking board style that can add character and charm to any residence. The really unique part about this material is that…

A bright-white interior breathes new life into a dark, retro cabin in Western Sonoma. San Francisco–based architects Brit and Daniel Epperson transformed a 1974 A-frame into a bright and airy getaway tucked away in the woods. Located seven miles from…

When RARA Architecture had to rebuild, rather than renovate, a small Edwardian home in Melbourne, Australia, they gave it a modern twist. Melbourne couple Nathan and Iman initially approached RARA Architecture to renovate a small Edwardian home in the inner-city…

These renovated homes in the San Francisco Bay Area stay true to their midcentury roots while reaping the benefits of modernization. Whether it be an Eichler in need of a new kitchen, or a hillside home suffering from years of…

Love it or hate it, bathtubs are making their way into the bedchamber. Though it may seem incongruous to some, luxury hotels have spearheaded the trend of installing freestanding tubs in the bedroom. And while naysayers worry about privacy and…

A dream summer house that takes us away from all the constant rush is one that we all long for. It offers the perfect refuge and brings everyone in the family together while creating memories that last a lifetime. Designed…

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A site-sensitive renovation expands a heritage Melbourne home while preserving its original charm. When a young family of three set about revamping their bungalow in Melbourne, Australia, they sought to expand and modernize the layout without significantly increasing the overall…

Adaptive reuse of structures often gives birth to some of the most impressive apartments and homes across the globe. The unique and light-filled Vidars Gate revamped by R21 Arkitekter in Oslo is a set of two apartments that sit inside…

These state-of-the-art dwellings look toward the future with sustainable building strategies and sleek design. Tennessee has a long tradition of prefabricated building that’s still alive and well today. Back in the 1930s, the Tennessee Valley Authority (a federally owned corporation…

The Japanese “no-brand” masters of minimalism unveil the first single-story design in their line of prefab homes. Japanese brand Muji just debuted the Yō no Ie House (Sun House)—the fourth offering in their line of prefabricated homes. Unlike its predecessors,…