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If you are a design lover, then it is safe to see that you are already familiar with the specific architectural style and decorating influences that each major city brings along with it. Be it Melbourne, Barcelona, London or San…

Not only are IKEA rugs affordable, their accessibility and appeal repeatedly put them in the spotlight, especially when it comes to room makeovers. The most popular IKEA rug with design bloggers is STOCKHOLM (shown below), as the staggered black-and-white stripe…

These peaceful dwellings are a refuge for the body and mind. The field of neuroaesthetics teaches us about our biological responses to beautiful design. The thoughtful homes below showcase how lighting, colors, textures, and shapes can coalesce to become bona fide…

These expert-recommended tips, routines, and exercises will get you breaking a sweat at home. While COVID-19 keeps us home, finding the right workout routine— and space— is more important than ever. Four fitness experts gave us a peek into their…

With their plans to add an additional floor thwarted, BVDS Architects fit a new loft bedroom into a half-height space that feels surprisingly open. When Andrew and Beth, a couple with a young child, discovered they had a second baby…

Wellard Architects gives a Melbourne family home a refreshing remodel that celebrates the past while embracing the future. This single-family Edwardian residence is one of many historic dwellings which add to the rich and diverse streetscape of the Melbourne suburb…

A town just north of Barcelona and renowned for its old world charm and timeless buildings spread all across the beautiful town, Sant Cugat del Vallès is where you would find the gorgeous Casa EP15340 designed by Ambit. The classic…

The 1955 stunner boasts forest views from every room. This beautifully preserved midcentury home was originally designed by Danish architect John F. Jensen in 1955, and it’s thought to be one of a handful of Jensen-designed residences in Portland’s Vista…

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White tile, concrete, and steel accents connect a contemporary home with the industrial heritage of its site. When a young family, including a professional musician, outgrew their home in a 125-year-old dairy building, they approached Dan Gayfer Design to renovate…

The design for the cabin was inspired by the angular forms of nautical flags and sails. The Charlevoix region of Québec features dramatic landscapes along the Saint Lawrence River—a major Canadian maritime route that stretches from Lake Ontario out to…

Finding yourself with more time on your hands for crafting?! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring a bit more in the DIY department here at Decoist, as many of us are now working from home and spending our down…

While opening up the layout to capture desert light, Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush accentuate the character of their 1925 Spanish-style home. For architects Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush, the duo behind Tucson–based Hazelbaker Rush, restoring their 1925 Spanish-revival bungalow…

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight. Nestled in the heart of Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco, the Horton Street Lofts were originally built in 1917 and converted in…

The 1953 property comes with an impressive celebrity pedigree, serving as the home of Elizabeth Taylor and Carlos Boozer. The opulent Los Angeles estate where the late music legend Prince once lived is now seeking a new owner. Located near…

Designed by Walker Warner Architects, this home takes cues from agricultural forms and the pastoral landscape of Woodside, California. Located just north of Silicon Valley, Woodside is a peaceful, primarily rural town with large swaths of forested land marked by…

Capitol Hill in Seattle is as much known for its amazing array of industrial buildings as it is for its awesome nightlife. Sitting in the renowned 1310 East Union Building designed by the Miller Hull Partnership, this gorgeous loft-style condo…

There are a few homes where the walls end up stealing the spotlight and others where it is the majestic view outside that makes the biggest impact. Then there are apartments and urban residences where space-savvy design and detail leave…

Tadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes. You’ve heard of stucco, and perhaps Venetian plaster, but you may not know about the traditional Moroccan plaster technique, tadelakt. Tadelakt is a waterproof plaster originally used in…

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo. When the homeowners approached Augusto Fernández Mas (K+A Diseño) and Mauricio Miranda (MM Desarrollos) to design a retreat in the Rancho Avandaro Country…

If you are starting each day with more gloom and news about the further spread of coronavirus and how the pandemic is engulfing the entire planet, then we completely understand your trepidation. A silver lining amidst the giant dark cloud…

Faulkner Architects creates an expansive home on a challenging mountain slope. Imagine being able to ski straight from the slopes to the comfort of your mountainside home. That’s the reality that Faulkner Architects built for an active Northern California family.…

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A landmarked main residence and cottage in Mount Washington offer a woodsy retreat from the city. A Los Angeles Cultural Monument, the Treehaven property in Mount Washington has housed over half a dozen families since a small cottage was first…