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Tag: interiors
October 18, 2025
Inside the glamorous villa where art, marble, and ocean views take centre stage
Perched on the edge of Lion’s Head in Fresnaye, Cape Town, this stunning contemporary villa is designed for one purpose: to entertain in style while soaking in some of the most spectacular views South Africa has to offer. Completed by Greg Wright Architects, the home effortlessly blends mountain and ocean vistas with luxurious, contemporary interiors […]
October 16, 2025
This small apartment feels twice the size, because the bathroom hides in a mirrored box
In Lodz, a city that still hums with studios and workshops, designer Piotr Lucyan has created a second home that reveals itself in delightful stages. The apartment is only 34 square metres, yet it greets you with sculptural light, fine materials, and a few audacious tricks. The biggest surprise waits in plain sight. A mirrored […]
October 14, 2025
7 Ways This Loft Apartment Blends New York Cool With West Coast Calm
When a couple who divide their time between New York and Vancouver asked Falken Reynolds to re-imagine their loft, the goal was to merge two worlds: the structured, urban character of Brooklyn and the light, livable atmosphere of Vancouver. The result is a carefully layered apartment that feels both refined and relaxed, a study in […]
October 12, 2025
Pink Steel and Cork Flooring Bring Warmth and Personality To A New Garden Extension
In London’s Forest Gate, a Victorian terrace has recently been transformed into a bold yet welcoming family home. LSD Architects reimagined the property with a new rear garden extension, turning a once-enclosed ground floor into a luminous, flexible space. The renovation connects inside and out through thoughtful detailing, expressive color, and materials that feel alive […]
October 12, 2025
A Warehouse Transformed into a Light-Filled, Sustainable Family Home
Zen Architects have reimagined a 1960’s warehouse in Melbourne, Australia, turning it into a comfortable, energy-efficient family home. By embracing a philosophy of retention and reuse, the architects preserved much of the original building while introducing light, warmth, and functional living spaces for modern family life. The transformation focused on keeping the existing building intact […]
October 11, 2025
This Courtyard House Wraps Around Quiet Gardens
Near the Cupertino Eichler district, yet surrounded by Spanish Colonial and Mission-style homes, the recently completed Cupertino Courtyard House adapts local architectural traditions into a contemporary family home. SHED Architecture embraced the opportunity to blend these influences while respecting strict zoning requirements. The result is a net-positive energy home with a private courtyard, flexible spaces […]
October 7, 2025
See inside a prefab modular cabin that was installed in a single day
In a world where compact, flexible living is becoming increasingly valuable, ÖÖD Houses offer a clever solution. Designed by Jaak and Andreas Tiik, these modular homes can be prefabricated and installed in just a single day, combining functionality with comfort. Each unit is built with a full steel frame, thermo ash cladding, and mirrored glass […]
October 6, 2025
Inside a Stone-Clad Home That Frames Mountain Views
Set on an elevated site within The Reserve at Gibbston Valley Resort in New Zealand, this residence brings together bold architecture, refined interiors, and uninterrupted views of the Crown Range. Designed by Condon Scott Architects with interiors by Space Studio, the home captures both prestige and intimacy, rooted in the rugged character of its landscape. […]
October 4, 2025
Inside a Thoughtful Family Home That Opens to an Outdoor Kitchen
Choosing to build right next door to their existing lot gave this creative young family a rare chance, to be deeply involved in every detail of their new home. Designed with Veneer Designs, the process stretched over three years, evolving through bold pivots and design experiments. The result is a home that balances function and […]
October 3, 2025
Inside A Home Where Limestone, Wood, and Steel Create Modern Warmth
Nestled in Rollingwood, just west of downtown Austin, Texas, Vale House takes on a unique challenge: how to design a large family home on a compact site without losing the neighborhood’s charm. Add in a sprawling live oak tree planted right in the center of the lot, and the problem becomes even more complex. Instead […]
October 2, 2025
How a 1919 Seattle House Became a Bright Family Home Without Losing Its Quirks
When a Seattle couple bought their 1919 home on Pritchard Island, they loved its wooded lot and lakeside charm. But after the pandemic hit, their growing family and new work-from-home reality made it clear the house needed to change. Together with their friends at Best Practice, they turned eccentric rooms and dated additions into a […]
September 25, 2025
Prefabricated Timber Frames Bring This Barn-Inspired Home to Life
Downland Barns is a new family home by McLean Quinlan in the rolling hills of the North Downs in England. The owner wanted a house that is welcoming and sustainable, and a place for gathering, working and living close to the land. Three barns behind a flint wall The house is made up of three […]