A Stay Here with a Book?
Do you ever travel alone? I’m currently in Aarhus – Denmark’s second largest city, for a few days by myself to write a guide. To my surprise, I’m enjoying it. Firstly, it helps that the city is beautiful and the…
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A Spanish House That Blurs the Lines Between Home and Art Gallery
Located in the heart of Badalona, a city near Barcelona, stands a modern home that seamlessly blends the homeowner’s artwork with architectural ingenuity. Designed by interior designer Clara Lleal INTERIORISTA, the Art Gallery House is not just a living space;… -
A Slightly Different Angled Ridge Line Was Given To Each Home In This Passive House Development
RODE, a Boston-based team of architects, designers, and urban planners, together with Passive House Construction LLC, has shared photos of Brucewood Homes, a collection of internationally certified Passive House single-family homes. The Brucewood Homes project is a series of three… -
Leibal — Abe House
Abe House is a minimal residence located in Saitama, Japan, designed by masafumiharigaiarchitecture. This project begins by separating two key aspects of architectural thought: the foundational structure that resists horizontal forces, and the overall form or silhouette of the building.… -
A DIY headboard, Children’s alcove and a log fire in the Bedroom!
Hejsan! Scrolling through my usual sites on a Monday morning (along with a Swedish extra strength coffee of course!) I stopped in my tracks when this Swedish home popped up. There were three things that really stood out to me:… -
Dramatic Wood Ceilings Are Found Throughout This House
Carlos Castanheira of CC&CB Architects has shared photos of a home they designed in Porto, Portugal, that uses wood and copper throughout its design. The home’s exterior has a copper-clad roof and matching copper siding, while the exposed timber structure… -
Leibal — ONE
ONE is a minimal residence located in Kanagawa, Japan, designed by ambientdesigns. A distinct structure emerges on a grid, which spans three site boundaries. This design choice is no mere coincidence; it reflects a deliberate effort to intertwine the worlds… -
A Calm Swedish Home With Smart Hall Shoe Storage!
So far this week, I’ve shared home tours from Lisbon and South of France – so today I thought return to Scandinavia, with a peek inside an apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden! Styled by Emma Fischer, it’s a light filled space… -
Arched Geometry Adds Personality To This Office Building Lobby
Architect and interior design firm Atelier Cho Thompson, has shared photos of the lobby in a building in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally constructed as a shoe factory, the exterior of the building has an ornate stone facade, decorated with imagery depicting… -
Formland: Where I find Inspiration for Autumn
Paid partnership with Formland, all words are my own. Do you have any ‘back to work’ traditions (except crying at your desk!)? Every year, I kick-off Autumn with a trip to Formland in Denmark, and it really softens the blow!… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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…