My Property Life – Page 154 – Architecture and Design Passion (Obsession)

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38 Braemar Rd, Torrens Park SA – Modernist Australia

Somewhere today a Mid-Century Modern lover’s boxes are all being ticked in succession. An all-original, earlier-era (c.1956) residence of architectural enlightenment and superb original fittings and feel – check. Untouched (save perhaps for those painted bricks?) and ready for a…

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Cultiver’s Breezy Linen Will Make You Love to Be at Home

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…

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Gabled Roof and Exterior in Gray Give the Two-in-One House an Exceptional Façade

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…

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Split Levels and Loft Bedroom for Kids Add New Space to this London Home

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…

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An Old Stone Wall Props Up an Experimental Micro-Flat in Spain

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…

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Narrow Victorian Residence in Toronto Revitalized with a Practical Modern Makeover

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…

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Ultra-Small 30 Sqm Studio Apartment in Brazil Gets a Makeover in White

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…

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Here’s How to Make Your Own Bee Home for World Bee Day

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…

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Best Colors for your White Bathroom: A Relaxing and Refined Experience

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…

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Ravoli Drive Residence

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…

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3 A-Frame Kit House Companies That Ship in the U.S.

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…

299 Stanley Tce, Taringa QLD – Modernist Australia

The love this owner/ designer/ builder felt for their residence when they created it in 1962 is encased in every ceiling and floor tile, every light fitting, every louvered window and emanates today as not only a beautiful time capsule…

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This Beguiling Guesthouse in Belgium Has an Underground Cinema and a Watchtower

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…

10 Roedean St, Fig Tree Pocket QLD – Modernist Australia

In times of instability, the purchase of an MCM glamour pad might be out of the question (hey, it might always be out of the question) so it’s always good to see a bona fide pearler come up on the…

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This Svelte, Expandable Camper Packs All the Perks of a Tiny Home

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…

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Best Attic Playroom Ideas: Discover a Whole Lot of Fun Indoors

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…

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Victorian Terraced House Extension Improves Space and Storage Solutions

Beautiful extensions and makeovers are all about finding a balance between what the clients want and what works on the specific lot. Then there is the added responsibility of preserving the past even as you look towards the future. This…

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9 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day at Home

Honor our military service members and kick off the summer while staying safe at home. As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day usually draws crowds to beaches, parks, and campgrounds—it goes without saying, however, that this year, things will…