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Before & After: A Dated Danish house Becomes a Vibrant Summer Cottage

The rain is coming down in Sweden and I’m guessing there are plenty of card games going on behind closed doors of everyone’s summer cottages. Meanwhile, judging by these pictures, the sun is shining over the Öresund strait in the…

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Gerendák Residence: Where Architecture Blends Music and Nature

Wittehaus, the architectural firm led by renowned architect Toby Witte, recently unveiled their latest project in Charlotte, North Carolina – the Gerendák Residence. The striking residence incorporates cantilevers overlooking Lake Wylie and a harmonious blend of form and function. The…

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Design | Modern Homes

Handmade Elongated Bricks Cover The Exterior Of This Home

Photography ©Paolo Abate MoDusArchitects has sent us photos of a modern home they recently completed in South Tyrol, Italy, that’s faced in handmade bricks. Photography ©Gustav Willeit The home, located in a small town and surrounded by vineyards, appears as…

Design | Northern Design

A Romantic Swedish Country Home in Summertime

There’s something very special about July in Sweden. The lush green of the countryside. The flowers in full bloom. The chorus of the birds and insects going about their work. Little wonder Swedes press the pause button for a few…

Design | Modern Homes

Tree-like Columns Show The Craftsmanship Inside This Riverside Pavilion

Design practice firm JK-AR has shared photos of a riverside pavilion in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, which they recently completed that aims to reinvent East Asian timber architecture. Before the city was urbanized, the riverside was surrounded by bamboo forests. Inspired…

Architecture | Design

F5: Issi Nanabeyin on Exhibitions, an Architect + Market That Inspire

Exploring work in between design, architecture, and art, East London-based Issi Nanabeyin defies genres. He searches within the university and beyond, carving space for larger perspectives, underrepresented voices, and diasporic identities. Issi digs deep to create spaces, objects, and artworks…

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Smart ideas for Small Spaces in a Stockholm Flat

A friend of mine recently transformed a tiny outhouse into a living space and asked me about small dining space solutions. I’ve been on the lookout ever since! And this Stockholm apartment popped up just at the right time –…

Architecture | Design

The C House: A Hidden, Half-Hexagonal Gem in the Dutch Forest

Hidden deep within the woods in the eastern part of the Netherlands, a striking C-shaped retreat has recently been completed. GetAway Projects has designed the innovative residence, named the C House, as a recreational escape for up to six people…

Design | Modern Homes

A Large Double Height Ceiling Allows The Social Areas Of This Home To Open Completely To The Outside

Padovani Arquitetos has sent us photos of a project they designed in Campinas, Brazil, that takes advantage of the topography to create a modern home with a horizontal design and lower garage. The home has been designed in such a…

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A Swedish City Apartment That’s Pretty and Practical!

I discovered this little gem yesterday evening and was immediately drawn in by the tiles (keep an eye out for the ones in the kitchen and hallway too). The split-level apartment is on one of Gothenburg’s most well-loved streets and…

Architecture | Design

The Tane Garden House Is Built Upon the Memory of a Place

The places we remember as children – especially those explored unsupervised and guided by our own curiosities – quietly and often imperceptibly go onto shape the spaces we desire to inhabit as adults. A favorite tree, a quiet warm corner…

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Design | Interior Design

HKS Design Firm: Pioneering Innovation in Interior Design

In the ever-changing world of interior design, HKS design firm has emerged as a leader, continually offering industry-leading architectural solutions. With a reputation for quality, they have successfully grown their staff to include a varied variety of specialists such as…

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11 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Home, Danish style!

Did you know adding touches of nature to your home has been proven to boost happiness? And it’s something our Scandinavian friends do so well. Today I’m taking you on a tour of Tina Abild’s idyllic Danish summer cottage on…

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Meyer Davis: Defining Elegance and Vision in Interior Design

Few names command the same amount of respect and affection in the field of interior design as Meyer Davis. This multi-disciplinary design studio, founded by Will Meyer and Grey Davis, has earned a prominent niche in the market by providing…

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A Dreamy Manor On the Swedish Island of Gotland

We’ve come back to the city (Malmö) for a few days – even so, my heart as always at this time of year, is in the Swedish countryside. I have been busy taking my camera around our little neck of…

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A Peek at the Lights in My home and Studio!

Sponsored by HVLG International. All words and pictures are my own. Do you find that when it comes to decorating a home, there’s always some items that are easier to buy than others? And it’s so personal! While I might…

Design | Interior Design

Lighting Techniques and Fixtures for Different Rooms

Lighting plays a pivotal role in interior design, as it has the power to transform the mood and functionality of any space. Properly implemented lighting techniques and fixtures can enhance the aesthetics, create ambiance, and improve the functionality of each…

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A Swedish Apartment for One (or Two) on a Serene Island

Tjena! Sweden is slowly waking up after a long weekend of Midsummer celebrations. The sun shone for us all too (usually Midsummer’s Eve can be particularly dicey as the Nordic weather gods know we all want to eat alfresco!). All…