When interior design studio Egue y Seta undertook the renovation of this industrial apartment in Barcelona, Spain, the objective was to maximize space and natural light. These two main elements were the decisive factors in designing open and airy spaces. For this, it was necessary to tear down several partitions, creating a functional floorplan with a […]
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Summer retreat gets a refreshing modern update on Long Island
A family summer retreat built in the late 1970s has been beautifully renovated by Lake | Flato Architects, located on Long Island, New York. The home’s original roots began as a vacation home that had been in the family for many years. The homeowners wished to modernize the existing three bedroom footprint of just 1,600 square feet. The preserve the […]
16th Century farmhouse restored into charming holiday villa in Italy
A 16th century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in 2015 by Special Umbria, located in Piegaro, Perugia, Italy. The 4,843 square foot (450 square meters) home was transformed into a wonderful holiday villa called “Posabile”. Surrounded by nature, this relaxing home offers plenty of spaces to relax in, with the master bedroom retreat offering an oasis […]
Semi-detached dwelling in Sydney with sustainable features
This modern sustainable home was designed by architectural studio Day Bukh Architects, located in Randwick, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The design team was tasked with creating an addition to this dark, Federation style semi-detached dwelling. The backyard was closed off from the home, which failed to create an indoor-outdoor connection. By adding […]
Garage conversion to cool entertainment space in Santa Monica
This beautiful garage conversion showcases plenty of custom features, the work of design-build studio Spazio LA, located in Santa Monica, California. The renovation project includes: built-in media cabinets with a retractable projection screen and a fully-functional custom built-in bar area. Brand new hardwood flooring adds to the overall aesthetics, while sliding glass doors creates an indoor/outdoor connection with the […]
Bright and airy mid-century modern home in Westlake Village
This fabulous single-family, mid-century modern home was designed by Van Parys Architecture + Design, located in Westlake Village, California. Ideally nestled on a lakefront property, this home was originally built in 1976 and was in need of a major overhaul. The interior reflects a color palette of black and white. The design team added gold accents […]
A dreamy New England beach house with seaside views
Kate Jackson Design was tasked with designing a beach house nestled seaside in Narragansett, Rhode Island using only Sunbrella products. Sunbrella is a leader in performance fabrics for indoor and outdoor upholstery, awnings, shade, marine applications, and more. The designer and her team were asked by Sunbrella to design this home for a bustling young family of […]
Striking contemporary home overlooking the Santa Monica Bay
This single-family contemporary home was designed to showcase views of the outside world by Abramson Teiger Architects, located in the Pacific Palisades, California. Expansive windows capture the magnificent views of the Santa Monica Bay. The homeowners are a couple of empty-nesters who were looking to downsize from their previous home and meet with their current lifestyle […]
Arts and Crafts tree house overlooking the Severn River, Maryland
This traditional home with modern elements was envisioned as a tree house by Donald Lococo Architects, located on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland. The vacation home is suspended over a steeply sloping site and is only accessible via a connecting bridge. The main top level encompasses just 930 square feet of living space. Designed as […]
Mid-century modern dwelling in California gets flawless remodel
This spectacular mid-century modern dwelling was recently renovated by Klopf Architecture, located in San Carlos, a city in San Mateo County, Northern California. Constructed in the 1960s, the prior owner of this home had concealed expansive walls of glass with plywood. They had also built an enormous awning behind the home, which obstructed light from penetrating […]