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November 1, 2025

This Mid-Century Modern Home Got the Perfect Update, and It’s Still True to Its Roots

In the quiet, tree-lined streets of the San Mateo Highlands, a beloved Eichler home has found new life. Klopf Architecture, working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction, set out to update and expand the house for a growing family who wanted to preserve its spirit for generations to come. Rather than […]

October 26, 2025

How a Seattle Family Built a Backyard Office for Two Using Off-the-Shelf Materials

When a Seattle couple found themselves working from home in a cramped 110-square-foot shed, they knew something had to change. With a toddler underfoot, a baby on the way, and a 1919 bungalow that couldn’t stretch any further, they reached out to Linework Architecture with a simple subject line: “Tiny Project?” What followed became a […]

October 14, 2025

Beyond Hinges: How Pivoting Doors Are Redefining Modern Spaces

Marston Architects designed this Australian house. Photography by Katherine Lu. Pivot doors are changing the way we experience our homes. Unlike traditional hinged doors, these dramatic, rotating panels don’t just open a space, they frame it, fill it with natural light, and create seamless connections between indoors and outdoors. Here’s how designers are using them […]

August 13, 2025

The Space-Saving Secrets Hiding In This Small Apartment

In cities like Taipei, Taiwan, compact living has become a reality for many young residents. Every square foot counts, and smart, creative design decisions are essential to make small apartments functional and comfortable. Working with A Little Design, the owners of this 236-square-foot (22 sqm) apartment set out to maximize every corner, creating a home […]

July 26, 2025

How An Office Space Was Redesigned Into A Warm And Stylish Home

What happens when you peel back layers of a standard office space? In the hands of Dutch design firm TANK, the answer is something unexpectedly warm, playful, and deeply personal. Their renovation of De Korendrager in Amsterdam turns a former workplace into a character-filled family home, one that honors its past while embracing modern life. […]

July 5, 2025

From abandoned to dreamy: see inside this Mexican home’s spectacular makeover

In the heart of Mérida’s historic center in Mexico, an abandoned structure has been quietly transformed into a serene retreat. Designed by Veinte Diezz Arquitectos, Vistalcielo is a 155 m² vacation home that reimagines the rhythm of indoor and outdoor living. Through a careful balance of preservation and modern intervention, the house invites light, air, […]

May 14, 2024

This Renovated 1970s Home Now Has Concrete Floors That Flow Between The Interior And Exterior Spaces

ANACAPA Architecture has shared photos of a 1970’s-era residence and combination guesthouse/home office they updated in the hills of Montecito, California. Collaborating with the client, the designers reworked the home to bring it up to date. They did this by maintaining the home’s existing footprint and structure, yet completely reimagining the interior floor plan, focusing […]

December 20, 2023

Ombré Wallpaper Was A Creative Design Choice For This Bedroom

Svetlana Tryaskina of ESTEE DESIGN has shared photos of a contemporary home renovation that she completed for a busy family of five. One of the design elements that caught our attention, was the room that includes colorful accent walls in the form of ombre wallpaper. The ombre wallpaper transitions from teal blue to soft blush […]