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Life can seem boring and dull at times and this is truer when you are stuck indoors in uncertain times or even on just a dreary, rainy week with very little sunlight all around. If you have a living room…

A small duplex turned into a lovely little apartment unit and studio by La Firme, this dashing artist’s home is one where modern minimalism is balanced with space-savvy design and smart storage solutions. The idea was to create a more…

The whimsical, modern collection is perfect for the backyard and beyond. REI Co-op and West Elm have just launched a line of consciously made products aimed to make you feel at home in the outdoors, or simply bring a little…

Giving the old home a makeover I all about discovering an entire new world of possibilities within a limited framework and pre-existing constraints. Originally built in the 1920’s, this Californian-style bungalow in Kensington, Sydney was revamped and altered to give…

Everyone loves a good escape, especially at a time when daily life has been defined by quarantining. A cozy home away from the city has never been more appealing. Today’s post is dedicated to cottage design. If you’ve heard the…

Effortlessly comfortable home textiles and loungewear made out of the same material as my sheets? I’m sold. A house may have chic styling and a fresh coat of paint, but if I can’t curl up on the sofa with a…

Salzburg in Austria is a city that is renowned for many things ranging from classic European style architecture to world class art and music which is timeless. It is also a busy city where finding space for a large urban…

When you want to revamp an existing older home with historic value, the preferred trend is to add a rear extension that offers new living space on the lower level and a bedroom or studio above. This works well on…

The 323-square-foot apartment updates cave typology with bold colors and multifunctional spaces. Madrid-based Gon Architects took some chances with the cheeky BYG House. In essence, the rentable flat is a modern portrayal of a Paleolithic dwelling. “Each room is a…

Giving old homes a new lease of life means transforming both the interior of the house and the exterior a swell. At times, architects and homeowners want to leave the street façade untouched while it is the rear section that…

If you love to browse through studio apartment inspirations, then you will absolutely adore this gorgeous little space in Brazil designed by Leandro Garcia. Dubbed Água Verde Apartment, this lovely little unit was created to maximize space in more ways…

IKEA’s design lab, SPACE10, is sharing free plans to build a custom home for bees. “I want people to design a dream home for bees that provides the perfect environment for their offspring, while at the same time being incredibly…

Love color? So do we; and life just feels that much better and far more vibrant when you add a bit of color to things. Of course, that does not mean every room in your home needs to be a…

Sited on a site slightly under an acre in the heart of the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, the site for this estate residence descends over thirty feet from top to bottom. Narrow at the street and widening toward…

Building a custom A-frame is easier than ever with the rise of these modern kit home companies. With their rustic appeal and Instagram-worthy looks, A-frame homes have made a major comeback in recent years. And for those who would rather build…

Crafted with layered wood and clad in Cor-Ten steel, a film lover’s backyard retreat offers a series of surprises. When a homeowner in the film industry asked Atelier Vens Vanbelle to build a guesthouse in his backyard, he had only…

Dutch company Haaks just rolled out its most compact camper to date—but the slight footprint doesn’t skimp. At a time when many are itching to get away, the fully off-grid Opperland camper is an enticing proposition. It’s the latest in…

Staying indoors in the times of Corona can be nerve-wracking and when you have kids around, it gets pretty frantic and fast! It is hard to keep them contained and occupied at all times and soon they will start pestering…