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A Dark Exterior Helps To Hide This Modern Home In The Forest

Robert Young Architects has shared photos of a modern home they designed in Virginia, that’s surrounded by a forest and features a dark exterior. The multi-storey home was designed from the inside out, with the architects allowing the function of…
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Leibal — Martelaar

Martelaar is a minimalist residence located in Ghent, Belgium, designed by Machteld D’Hollander. The initiative sought to reconfigure the area through careful demolition, reinvigorating the space with vegetation, while mindfully preserving certain structural elements. The revitalization process led to the…
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A Swede’s Lovely Vintage-Inspired Home in the South of France

On Monday we took a peek inside the home of a Norwegian living in Portugal, today I thought I’d continue the ‘scandi abroad’ theme! Kristin Lagerqvist and her family divide their time between Varberg and Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. You might…
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A Playroom Inside This Hotel Was Designed With A Desert Theme

Sarit Shani Hay Design Studio has shared photos of a modern playroom they designed for a boutique hotel in Israel. Inspired by the unique topography of the desert landscape, the ‘Grow with Six Senses’ playroom emulates the natural features of…
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Top 20 A’ Design Award Winners From Past Years

This article has been brought to you by A’ Design Award and Competition. A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design accolade reaching design enthusiasts around the world, and showcasing winners from 114 countries in 139 different design…
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Leibal — Herne Hill

Herne Hill is a minimalist residence located in London, United Kingdom, designed by TYPE. The renovation consists of three integral components, each with specific functionality and materials to serve the purpose. The first is a concrete frame and column, lending…
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A Re-Imagined Side Extension With A Slatted Wood Design

YARD Architects has shared photos of a side extension they re-imagined for a home in Greater London, England, that creates an open and bright dining area and kitchen. A large pivoting window connects the interior spaces with the outdoors. Read…
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The Serene Scandi-style Home of a Norwegian Living in Lisbon!

You can take a girl out of Norway, but you can’t take Norway out of the girl…. I don’t think this is the original saying, but it certainly fits in this instance!). Marriken moved from Norway to Portugal 11 years…
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Styling Dining Tables: Design Your Space

A well-designed dining table may completely change the look and feel of your dining area or kitchen. It serves as the focal point, drawing attention to itself and setting the tone for your eating experience. This post will look at…
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A Green Roof Covers The Pool House At This New Home

Robert Young Architects has shared photos of a home they designed in Hither Hills, a rolling topography of dunes between Montauk and Amagansett, New York, for a family that wanted a year-round retreat. Located on a steep site, the home…
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Leibal — A House

A House is a minimal home located in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by studio näv. Intended for a young couple, this dwelling presents a layout that emphasizes both functionality and connection with the environment. The house is situated on a small…
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A Swedish Florist Turns a Schoolhouse into a Home

There are some people in this world who are blessed with a rare talent to transform homes into beautiful, distinctly unique spaces – which could also grace the pages of a magazine. Sofie is one of them. We first met…
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Leibal — Hamilton Road

Hamilton Road is a minimalist residence located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Magri Williams Architects. The project was carefully planned to unfold in two separate phases. Initially, the entire house underwent a comprehensive renovation. Following this, and a year…
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Leibal — Simon Square

Simon Square is a minimalist residence located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, designed by Fraser/Livingstone Architects. The structure utilizes timber at its core and is enveloped in a brick shell, with a lime slaister-coat to soften the appearance of the brick…
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A Sunken Living Room Was Made Possible By A New Extension To This Home

Mulroy Architects has shared photos of a project they recently completed that included modernizing the interior of a 1920s home in Greater London, England, that also included the addition of a rear extension. The brief was to refurbish and extend…
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A Warm and Relaxed Swedish Cottage by the Sea

Hello friends! It’s so great to be back here on the blog after my summer break! I am easing myself in slowly with this wonderful summer cottage in the picturesque fishing village of Simrishamn, south Sweden. It’s a popular summer…
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Leibal — Z House

Z House is a minimal townhouse located in Brooklyn, New York, designed by Light and Air. The undertaking at hand was a profound renovation of a weathered row-house. Though far from its former glory, the project was not just about…
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Leibal — Townhouse Neubaugasse

Townhouse Neubaugasse is a minimalist residence located in Vienna, Austria, designed by PSLA. Set against a firewall in a narrow courtyard, a setting that typifies this historic region, the townhouse’s slender dimensions are intriguing. With a width of just 4.6…