A courtyard house has undergone a complete reform, transformed into an urban oasis, full of light, charm and freshness, located in Barcelona, Spain. The new homeowners had previously resided in an apartment, which had plenty of style and was ideal, but not big enough for their expanding family. With the arrival of their second child, […]
During the warm summer months you want to have a wonderful outdoor patio to enjoy entertaining family and friends and relax in comfort and style. A traditionally styled outdoor living space is warm and inviting, with a more refined aesthetic in its furnishings, fabrics and finishes. This style is very easy to live with and […]
A modern outdoor patio is characterized by clean lines and modular forms that are aesthetically appealing and now that spring is here, it is time to get some inspiration. Modern spaces rely on a mixture of textures and organic materials to keep visual interest high. To keep monotony at bay, a combination of refined finishes, rustic surfaces and […]
Now that spring has sprung, its time to start thinking about ways to infuse spring style into your outdoor balcony, through updating and refreshing to give it a whole new look! Just like your interior spaces, your balcony can benefit from a seasonal spruce up by re-arranging your furnishings and adding some new accessories. If you […]
Having an outdoor fireplace on your deck, patio or backyard living room instantly makes it a perfect place for entertaining and creates a dramatic focal point. Fireplaces are not only stylish but very functional and can add great value to your property. They also make a wonderful feature for those who enjoy spending their leisure […]
Mop House is a two story contemporary property that has been designed by Kuwaiti studio AGI Architects, located in Al-Nuzha, a suburb of Kuwait city, Kuwait. The site can be accessed from either side of the surrounding streets to allow for both a private and a public entrance. After moving along a curved wall that […]
Patios balance outdoor living at a nearby distance to indoor quarters. You don’t have to get in your car or travel a great distance to relax amidst the great outdoors. However, to optimize the patio experience, one must consider a number of implementations. It’s time to take that vision of the perfect patio outside of […]
Outdoor string lights are ideal to enhance the ambiance of your patio, courtyard or backyard, with so many possibilities to personalize your outdoor living space. Chances are you have string lights that spend 11 months of the year tangled in a box. Why not bring them out and use them to decorate your outdoor living […]
This modern Swedish flat is situated in the former Straw Hat Factory (Stråhattfabriken) building dating back to 1887 on Kungsholmen, an island in Lake Mälaren in Sweden. Spotted on Per Jansson, the 925 square foot (86 square meters) home has been newly renovation with a well structured plan full of light and fine original features […]
3 Bar Residence has been designed by Aleck Wilson Architects as a modest new residence nestled on a wooded site in Larkspur, Marin County, California. The desire was to create a simple contemporary home that emphasized efficiency of materials and space, while capturing the essential elements of the site. This efficiency manifests itself in the compact […]
