House of Books was recently remodeled to include a multi-level bookcase for a couple of book lovers by architecture studio SHH, located in Hampstead, London, England. The property’s name derives from its previous owner, Labour leader Michael Foot, who was known as ‘The Old Bibliophile’ because of his enormous library of books. Description from the architects: […]
Get the modern rustic look with a wood clad bedroom feature wall, an incredibly beautiful way to infuse warmth, depth, texture and interest to your space. A wood clad feature wall is one of those versatile details that looks good just about anywhere, the impact is strong, adding a rustic sophistication to traditional or modern bedroom design […]
Winelands 190 was recently completed by Antoni Associates, located in the heart of Stellenbosch, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The luxury property is nestled in the epicenter of the vineyards and wine farms, the setting boasts a modern twist on the traditional “Cape Dutch” styled home. Description from the designers: Mark Reilly, […]
Modern Palazzo is an elegant three story residence re-imagined by architectural studio Mood Works, located in Wilanow residential district, Warsaw, Poland. Description from the architects: In this home, the main idea of the project by Mood Works, polish architectural studio was to create modern and elegant space, and by combining at the same time feeling, […]
Wave House is a contemporary weekend beach house retreat that was designed by Mark Dziewulski Architect, situated in beautiful Malibu Beach, California. The form of the 3,200 square foot house takes its inspiration from its context: the beach and waves. Description from the architects: It is literally cantilevered over the surf, which passes beneath it at […]
Juliette Aux Combles is the remodel of a third floor single family dwelling by L. McComber Architects, located in Plateau Mont-Royal, a borough of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Description from the architects: In approaching this project, we studied the composition of the existing building and identified multiple layers added to one another over time. These […]
Songbird Lane residence is the transformation of an existing two story 1970s farmhouse into a sustainable modern home by Reader & Swartz Architects, located in Frederick County, Virginia. Description from the architects: This house was originally a two story, nondescript, 1970’s “farmhouse” with no architectural merit, clad in baby blue vinyl siding. The house had mold problems, and, consequently, its […]
The Library House is a vibrant home designed to be a peaceful oasis for a family of three by Khosla Associates, located in Bangalore, India. The architects were asked to create a relatively small program for a three bedroom house within a large 13,000 square foot plot of land. Description from the architects: The brief for this house was […]
Loft Bauhaus combines elements of the Bauhaus with Brazilian modernism, completed in 2011 by architecture studio Ana Paula Barros, located in Brasília, capital of Brazil. This fabulous residence is comprised of 1,722 square feet (160 square meters) of living space, focusing on indoor / outdoor living. Description of the project from the architect: Inspired by the famous Farnsworth House by […]
Considering using wallpaper instead of paint on your walls can be a huge design decision, but if you don’t have wallpapering skills, check out some wallpaper tips to get started. Wallpaper is now making a comeback, being very on trend. Some leading trends include aged elegance or even a subtle worn appearance, wall murals, and even a […]
