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He Didn’t Design a House. He Sculpted a MANIFESTO.

What if your home wasn’t just architecture — but a sculpture you could live inside? Hidden within a Canadian forest, the House of Sculptor by YH2 Architecture redefines what a home can be. Designed in collaboration with artist Jacek Jarnuszkiewicz,…
Interior Design

The Finnish Dish Drying Cabinet: Why Martha Stewart Calls This 1940s Invention a Space-Saving Genius

Photo Credit: Created by Decoist Finnish kitchens have long mastered space-saving efficiency with the astiankuivauskaappi—a brilliant in-cabinet dish drying rack so effective that even lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has praised its genius. This 1940s essential, found in nearly every Nordic…
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The Best Kept Secret in Affordable Housing: 10 Turn-Key Modern Tiny Houses You Can Buy Online!

What if you could buy a fully furnished modern tiny house online — delivered to your land — for less than the price of a luxury car? Today, we’re taking a deep dive into 10 turnkey tiny houses that come…
Architecture | Design | Interior Design

Take 5: A Heart-Shaped Park, Carlo Scarpa’s Masterpiece + More

Love Park in Toronto by CCxA (and 18 Shades of Gay in Montreal) Read another article:Botany as an Artistic Practice: Anna Atkins’ BlueprintsFittingly, I’m starting my very first Take 5 with this marvel of a park by CCxA (formerly Claude…
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Susan Nwankpa Gillespie on Photos of Nigeria, Textile Art + More

Susan Nwankpa Gillespie studied political science at Columbia University, and during her senior year was an intern at Morgan Stanley. Set on a profession in the corporate world, Gillespie eventually decided to pursue a different path. She credits the university…
Property-design

9 Stunning Kitchen Island Seating Ideas for Every Style and Space – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Does your kitchen island double as a gathering spot, a breakfast bar, or both? Seating plays a big role in how this space is used. These kitchen island seating ideas show what works across different counter heights, layouts, styles, and…
Property Blog | Property-design

The World’s Most Remote Modern Home (House Tour)

Set high above the Hudson Valley, the world’s most remote modern home emerges gently from the crest of a knoll, positioned to capture sweeping views across undulating meadows and towards the Catskill Mountains. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the Gallatin…
Interior Design

Black History Month Reveals the Hidden Design Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Campuses

Photo Credit: Evelyn Hockstein/ The Washington Post/ Getty Images Black History Month often brings stories of culture, activism, and education into focus, but one aspect still flies under the radar: design. Across the United States, Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
Interior Design

How to Make Your Home Feel Calmer: 5 Lessons from European Design

Photo Credit: Created by Decoist Walk into a home influenced by the “Soft Minimalism” movement currently trending across Europe, and there is an immediate, palpable sense of calm. The room breathes. By contrast, many contemporary North American interiors—especially those designed…
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Before & After: Breezy Contemporary Coastal Interior Design

What to do when a home built in 2009 no longer reflects how its owners want to live? This family partnered with Decorilla to reimagine their first floor through contemporary coastal interior design, trading dark walls and dated finishes for…
Interior Design

The Rise of ‘Anti-Valentine’ Homes: Designing for Yourself First

Photo Credit: Jim Barcus/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service/ Getty Images Valentine’s Week is everywhere right now—flowers, prix-fixe menus, heart-shaped everything. But quietly, another trend has been gradually gaining momentum across America, too. Think of it more as anti-pressure than anti-love.…
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bike without chain still rides using a series of 3D printed plastic gears

3D printed plastic gears make chainless bike ride Sergii Gordieiev, the creator behind the channel The Q, revives a chainless bike by making it functional using a series of interconnected, 3D printed plastic gears. Interlocked in a row, the setup consists…
Architecture

This Table Has Been With Ricky Martin for 25 Years

Ricky Martin has had this table for 25 years and brings it with him everywhere he moves. #RickyMartin #HouseTour #ArchitecturalDigest #OpenDoor Read another article:Botany as an Artistic Practice: Anna Atkins’ BlueprintsFeeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote…
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Inside a Hong Kong Duplex Designed as Sensory Play

Perched above Repulse Bay with sweeping views of sea and mountains, this Hong Kong duplex unfolds as a carefully choreographed study in sensory play—one that privileges touch, movement, and atmosphere over overt display. Designed by Clement C Studio, the residence…
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Inside a House Built Into the Ground With a Secret Sanctuary (House Tour)

Inside a house built into the ground with a secret sanctuary, Prime House reveals an immersive residential experience shaped by land, light and ritual. Located in Ojai, Southern California, the home is embedded into its site, presenting only subtle clerestory…
Interior Design

The Quiet Luxury Secret in Jennifer Aniston’s Living Room: Eyelet vs. Back Loop Curtains

Photo Credit: Florian Seefried via Getty Images In the world of high-end interior design, fabric is only half the story. As seen in the recent tour of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air sanctuary, the real secret to a room that feels…
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Japanese House Designed NOT TO BE SEEN — And That’s Exactly Why It Works

Haniyasu House by AATISMO is not simply built — it is modeled like earth. Set on the edge of a yato valley in Kamakura, Japan, this intergenerational home blends living and making into one continuous experience. At its heart is…
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Top 10 Timeless Home Decor for a Space That Never Goes Out of Style – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Ever wondered why some homes feel constantly current, no matter the year?Timeless home decor focuses on pieces that outlast trends while still feeling fresh and livable. When chosen well, it creates a grounded space that is easy to update over…