Santiago Mid-Century Remodel is a contemporary two story home designed by Christiano Homes, Inc., located in Dover Shores, a unique water front community in Newport Beach, California. The open living room features a wall of glass windows and doors that open onto the backyard deck and pool. The living room blends into the bar featuring a large walnut […]
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How to Eco Your Decor for the New Year
With 2014 now firmly underway, there’s no better time to stick to a new year’s resolution and spruce up the interior of your home with contemporary eco friendly living. Though enjoying a newly redecorated home is often considered a treat, improving its energy efficiency can often add a further sense of satisfaction to any new […]
Glass and stone modern residence with views of the Ecuadorian highlands
This modern residence was designed by Quito based architectural firm Diez + Muller Arquitectos, located in Valle de los Chillos, Cuenca Canton, Ecuador. The home was completed in 2012, comprised of 5,920 square feet of living space with a contemporary exterior facade composed of stone and glass which contracts ascetically with its traditional rustic interior design. […]
Wurster Revival filled with contemporary art in San Francisco
This William Wurster renovation project was carried out by Butler Armsden Architects, and is situated on a wide, high street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California. This revival home was originally designed by William Wurster and built in 1939, the interior is now a wonderment of contemporary design infused with unique artwork that adds character […]
Modern renovation and extension in England: The Glass House
The Glass House is a modern renovation and extension designed by AR Design Studio in Winchester, England. The home was originally built by the Earl of Airlie in 1856 while he served as Camp Commandant at the nearby Peninsular Barracks military base and split into two more modestly sized dwellings in the 1950s. Since then, […]
Linear House with spectacular mountain views in Aspen
Linear House is nestled on a private 22-acre site with spectacular views to the Elk Mountain Range in Aspen, Colorado. It was designed by Studio B Architects, providing both a cozy refuge from the cold and a stunning perch at an elevation of 9,500 feet from which to gaze at the surrounding peaks. With a […]
Modern Maison du Boisé in rural Quebec
Maison du Boisé was designed by Gestion René Desjardins for a family with three young children and possibly a fourth in rural Quebec, Canada. Once they had chosen a wooded site, the mandate was to create a house that would specifically address the children’s well-being. From there, the mother was interested in colour and the father […]
Secluded retreat nestled in a forested reserve of Benelux
Russian architect Nicholas Lyzlov developed Ruben Dishdishyan House, a contemporary retreat on private land that is surrounded by trees in Benelux, a union of states comprising three neighboring countries in northwestern Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Brick and wood were chosen as exterior finishes on the facade, strongly rooting the project in its environment, […]
Sensational modern apartment in Kiev with warm interiors
Apartment M is an incredible modern apartment designed by Soesthetic Group, situated on Melnikova Street in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, in Eastern Europe. The home features a warm, neutral color palette throughout, with wooden flooring, wood paneling on the walls and beautiful textures and materials. Large expanses of windows bring in urban city views and […]
Modern Swedish flat in former Straw Hat Factory building
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 […]