A Cosy Little Swedish Cottage by the Sea
I have to confess, I dread the day my children leave home. On the one hand of course, I’ll be happy that they have found their path in life and will be setting off on a new adventure, on the…
Before & After – A 1960s Split-Level Turned Three-Story Home In Seattle
Floisand Studio Architects has sent us photos of a remodel project they completed in Seattle, Washington, that transformed a 1960s split-level home into an updated design for a family of five.
The project’s goals were to modernize the space, add…
A’ Design Awards & Competition – Call for Submissions
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A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design accolade reaching design enthusiasts around the world, and showcasing thousands of award winners from 139 different design…
Morris Adjmi Loves Shaker Design, Industrial Landscapes + More
Morris Adjmi, founder and principal of Morris Adjmi Architects, has found the sweet spot between traditional and contemporary architecture that delights both forward-thinking developers and history-minded preservationists. What Morris is best at is revitalizing post-industrial neighborhoods and historic districts with…
Preparing for ‘Fredagsmys’ at the Cabin!
Kindly sponsored by Skovby
One of the things I love most about being up at our cottage are all the local farm shops. A short cycle ride along the road will take you past honesty stalls selling locally produced delicacies…
Marc Thorpe Goes 100% Off-Grid in the West Catskill Mountains
Located near the town of Roscoe in the Western Catskill Mountains of New York, the Fremont House seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings. Tucked away amidst the trees, it’s the embodiment of responsible living and a testament to the power…
Leibal — Cascina
Cascina is a minimalist farmhouse located in Piemonte, Italy, designed by Jonathan Tuckey Design. The revamped structure, termed Cascina, integrates three primary stone components: a two-story farmhouse, a spacious barn with a hayloft, and a first-floor enclosed bridge that unites…
Leibal — Casa F&V
Casa F&V is a minimalist home located in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy, designed by Archiplanstudio. In the picturesque outskirts of Florence, a historic farmhouse takes center stage in a recent renovation project that seeks to revitalize its foundational geometries and…
A Fairytale Swedish Cottage in a Forest
If anyone asked me what I perceived as quintessentially Swedish, I’d show them this cottage! It’s like something straight out of an Astrid Lindgren tale!
Tucked away in a clearing in a forest 1 hour North of Stockholm, the two-hundred-year-old…
Unveiling BRABBU’s New Hospitality Interior Design Ideas Catalogue
In the world of interior design, every detail matters, especially when it comes to creating unforgettable experiences in the area of hospitality. The choice of furniture and decor plays a pivotal role in shaping the memories of our guests. Here…
Cat Tree House: Modern Home Designed From a Cat’s Perspective
Located in the historic and lush city of Kamakura, just an hour outside of Tokyo, stands a pretty unique house, named A Cat Tree House. It’s a feline paradise designed for a couple in their thirties and their two beloved…
My New Book: Njuta (Enjoy. Delight In.)
Hi friends! I am so unbelievably excited to announce that my new book Njuta (Enjoy. Delight In.) – The Swedish Art of Savouring the Moment is available to pre-order in the US!
Allow me to re-wind.
Last January I headed out to…
100+ Architecture Terms That Will Help You Describe Buildings Better
Drawings: Samantha Pires/My Modern Met
Are you an architecture fan? Whether you are an architectural designer yourself or just an architecture lover, you may have noticed that there are a lot of specific and technical terms that come with talking…
Before And After – A Respectful Remodel For A Mid-Century Modern Home
Interior design firm Wise Design, together with General Contractor and Architect Owen Gabbert (formerly Clarkbuilt), has transformed a dated 1954 mid-century modern home in Portland, Oregon.
Before – The Exterior
The original home has a brown exterior with original…
2023-2024 A’ Design Award Call for Submissions!
The call for submissions is open for the 2023-2024 A’ Design Award & Competition – want to enter? Projects that focus on innovation, technology, design, and creativity are being accepted for consideration until February 28, 2024. You’re invited to take…
Sarah’s Earthy and Calm Danish Apartment
When I featured Sarah’s small Copenhagen apartment in 2021, it was one of the most popular tours of the year – for good reason (revisit it here!). I was excited to see that Sarah and her partner have since moved…
A Black Brick Exterior Is Consistent With The Dark Forest Surrounding This Modern Home
Architecture and interior design firm GO’C has shared photos of a home they recently completed northwest of Seattle on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington.
Located on a secluded wooded site, near a small beach town, the home has been designed…
Leibal — Palmette
Palmette is a minimal home located in Carlton, Australia, designed by SUM. The renovation project led by the firm SUM embraced the challenges and opportunities presented by the original structure’s deteriorated state and stringent heritage planning controls. The controls necessitated…