Spring has started to take a backseat in many regions of the world and summer is well and truly here in all its brightness and warmth. Transitioning from spring to summer in the decorating world is much easier than making…
Bringing a dash of Italian flair, charm and delicacy to a rapidly expanding neighborhood in the French city of Lyon is Piada. This tiny and engaging restaurant that specializes in serving authentic Italian delicacies is no more than just 40…
Part of a larger community of homes and ranches spread across the region, Rancho San Francisco in Tapalpa, Mexico finds inventive new ways to blend in with the landscape around it. Designed by AE Arquitectos, this large and spacious home…
Everyone needs a bit of personal space. In the busy, congested and invasive modern world full of gadgets, that is hard to find. Yes, a trip to the beach house or the cabin in woods offers this pleasure. But who…
We love it when it is the landscape that defines the overall contours of a building, determines its aesthetics and gives those inside a unique and unmatched living experience. Nestled on a 60-hecter open field in Gerringong, Australia, the Escarpment…
We often see heritage homes across Australia get a modern makeover on the inside while the street façade is untouched and kept intact for obvious reasons. Nestled in a neighborhood filled in heritage homes, the Tess + JJ’s House is…
A beach house is the perfect way to get away from it all – especially for those who love warm weather, sun, sand and surf! Beach houses have taken a turn from the traditional coastal style with a beachy vibe…
With time, poor renovations and additions often turn an otherwise smart apartment into a decayed, poorly-lie home. Nestled in a building build in 1916, this old apartment in Barcelona is no more than 46 square meters in area. Unnecessary partitions…
If you’ve noticed a basket revival in the last few years, you’re in tune with one of today’s top trends. The necessity of a storage basket (or 10) is ongoing, but how about purchasing an item such as a seagrass belly…
Stepping into the complex and often confusing world of cars can be disorienting for anyone new to the domain. It is an experience that leaves you overwhelmed with choices and you often the choices can be difficult indeed. But NIO…
Plaid – the name evokes images of a cozy past, comfortable Christmas evenings and a rustic, woodsy cabin filled with wonder and timeless charm. Admittedly, it is not a pattern for everyone. Some find it far too dated and stoic.…
Modern office spaces often lack character and personality with polished surfaces creating an impersonal and boring atmosphere. But the office of Danish law firm Lundgren in Copenhagen is much different despite having a sophisticated, contemporary vibe. Designed by Årstiderne Arkitekter,…
When you think of a Chalet, this little residence nestled on a lovely little lot in Switzerland is not the first image that comes to mind! But the Reconstruction of a Chalet is a project that explores spatial possibilities when…
Refurbishment of a home that is 150-years old is a task that requires sensitivity and plenty of care along with ingenuity and an ability to create space where none exists. Accomplishing all this and a whole lot more with flowing…
With spring coming to its last few weeks and summer knocking on the door, now is the perfect time to redecorate for the second half of 2018! This is the time when colors of spring transition towards the sunnier shades…
Simplicity is beauty and often it is the most obvious designs that offer smart spatial solutions even while providing gorgeous aesthetics. Nestled on a lush green lot in Itaipava, Brazil, this fabulous contemporary home was built by Bernardes Arquitetura using…
It is not very often that you see homeowners get involved in the nitty-gritty aspects of home architecture and design. There are fewer occasions when their hobbies and existing collection of art work or eccentric decorative pieces determines the form…
When it comes to summer style, fruit is always in season! Thanks to a new wave of vibrant fruit motifs and creative designs from some of our favorite bloggers, produce such as watermelon, citrus and pineapples are perfectly on trend.…
The world has fallen in love with industrial style once again. The love for polished, sparkling, man-made surfaces has been replaced by a newfound affection for brick walls, metallic finishes and textures walls with all their imperfections. We are once…
Most beautiful homes and structures start with a design conundrum. Instead of viewing it as a hindrance smart architects and designers find clever solutions that overcome the hindrance in grand style. Created by Robert Young Architects, this small and efficient…