An existing home of a couple of empty nesters has been given a new life by Butler Armsden Architects, located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The couple had lived here since they were newlyweds, raised two children and had grown attached to their beloved home. So instead of trading their home in […]
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Colorful accents elevate chic Vancouver Island home
We just stumbled on the intriguing portfolio of KM Interior Designs, who recently renovated this modern property located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The residence was designed for a mother and her daughter (who just happen to also be partners in business), inspired by their love of art, fashion and the surrounding beauty of […]
Old Victorian home in Toronto updated with a French twist
A dilapidated three-storey, semi-detached Victorian house was re-imagined by designer and architect Stephane Chamard, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The designer is originally from Paris, but a budding romance drew him to Toronto where he now resides and works. Although it took some time for his to get adjusted to his new life in Toronto, he […]
Stylish home renovation in Moscow with panoramic city views
This stunning contemporary renovation project of a private house located in Moscow, Russia was carried out by the Italian-based designer Mario Mazzer. The home features an open plan layout with the living room and dining room with warm wood flooring traversing throughout the living spaces. Patterned area rugs helps to delineate the spaces while at […]
Bright, white and newly renovated apartment in Barcelona
This completely white apartment features a brand new look thanks to a full rehabilitation of its interiors by designer Barbara Aurell of Espacio En Blanco, located in the upper area of Barcelona, in the district of San Gervasio, Spain. Comprised of 1,614 square feet (150 square meters) of living space, this home had been left uninhabited for […]
Original O’Neil Ford home gets inspiring renovation in Dallas
Hillcrest House is a mid-century home that was originally designed by the late architect O’Neil Ford was recently rehabilitated by Bauhaus Custom Homes, located in Dallas, Texas. This family home was commissioned to bring a stylish update as well as an energy retrofit to the home that was originally built in 1952. The interiors are […]
A 300 year old Spanish farmhouse elegantly rehabilitated
This captivating 300 year old farmhouse has been completely rehabilitated and is now the refuge of fashion designer Jorge Vazquez, located in his native Galicia, a region of Spain. The designer was quite taken by this country home, with some many notable qualities such as lush gardens, a flowing spring, an old barn and of course […]
Victorian house in Melbourne designed with subtle Asian influences
A Victorian house on a sloping site was given a complete overhaul by architecture studio Kennedy Nolan, located in St Kilda West, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The goal of this new family home was to be able to cater to the lifestyle needs of the homeowners while at the same time working within a […]
A courtyard house gets a modernized update in Melbourne
A mid-twentieth century courtyard house has been completely transformed by architects Kennedy Nolan, located in the city of Bayside, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The existing structure offers an inspiring departure point for a design that references late modernist houses of California. The goal was to take advantage of the transparency through the house and […]
Playfully designed mid-century ranch house in Brentwood
A 1940s ranch house was given a vivacious transformation and addition for a family of five by Jamie Bush & Co., located in the affluent neighborhood of Brentwood, California. The designer infused warmth into the 4,000 square foot home with a minimalist, mid-century aesthetic. Updates made to home included adding a screening room, a new flat roof, glass […]