This Los Angeles, California ranch house was designed by Janette Mallory Interior Design, perched on a hill in Mount Olympus, a neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills. It has incredible views of the Hollywood sign, downtown Los Angeles and the ocean. The classic 1950s ranch was worn and outdated, but Mallory’s clients saw past that. It […]
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Seattle Box Remodel by Board and Vellum
Seattle Box Remodel project is a full house remodel of a 1902 traditional home brought up to date by architecture studio Board and Vellum, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Crisp white trim and dark floors along with built-in cabinetry and special details really tie the whole home together. The brightly colored 3,300 square […]
60+ Basements transformed into spaces you may never want to leave
If your basement is dark and dingy, used for storage of things since forgotten, don’t despair, you can transform it into a functional basement design your whole family will love. Any basement can be magically transformed from depressing into family-friendly havens, inviting guest suites, inspiring workspaces, home theaters, a playroom for the kids, a games […]
Tiny weatherboard beach shack renovation in Barwon Heads
Barwon House 1 project is comprised of an extensive renovation by Auhaus Architecture of a tiny weatherboard beach shack located in Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia. Completed in 2011, the new house was to act as a semi-permanent residence and a holiday house for extended family. The renovation transforms the main house and adds a new guest […]
Industrial-Eclectic West Village Townhouse by BWArchitects
Located in historic Greenwich Village, this extensive reconstruction of a 1840s West Village townhouse by BWArchitects fuses past and present into a new, sophisticated home. The 4,000 square foot project is also the first townhouse in Greenwich Village to earn a LEED for Homes Gold rating. Striking a balance between historic and modern guides all aspects […]
Modern and light infused renovation of House L in Tel Aviv
House L is a renovation project of a semi-detached house built in the 1970’s by Amitzi Architects, for a family with 3 children, located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Despite a cramped and dark interior caused by low ceilings and a split-level section, it turned out that demolition was out of the question, due to budget […]
Reasons why your house isn’t selling in the current market
Having a house on the market for several months and not attracting any offers or interest is not only an extremely frustrating experience but can also cause you to put your dreams and hopes on hold while you are unable to move away from your current home. There are typically two main reasons why someone […]
Minimalist house integrating trees in its design: Garden Tree House
Garden Tree House is an extension project for a young couple, which incorporates trees into the design by Hironaka Ogawa & Associates, located in Kagawa, Japan. The extension on the thirty-five year-old house is for a daughter and her husband, comprised of 547 square feet (50.9 square meters). Azelkova tree and a Camphor tree stood […]
Stunning modern transformation of Manhattan Beach House
Manhattan Beach Residence is the conversion of an existing three story property into a family home by Abramson Teiger Architects, located in Manhattan Beach, California. Located on a walk street, the original 1940’s stucco box was in need of an update. The clients were ready to move back to the beach and wanted to transform […]
Victorian family home designed for stylish living in Noe Valley
25th Street Residence is a Victorian home designed by Geremia Design, located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California with a storybook facade and modern interior. The homes blueprint for stylish living addresses the ever-changing needs of a growing family. The designed wanted the house to be durable, functional, and flexible while still […]