Brionvega Totem Stereo System

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Today we feature a historical design that has stopped us in our tracks – the ‘Totem Stereo System‘, Model RR 130, designed by Mario Bellini ...

The Water Tower by Architect Michael Carapetian

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The Water Tower by Architect Michael Carapetian ties in cozy and modern in a splendid reconstruction project dating back to 1970s....

All-In-One Apartment Full Of Sophistication And Knockout Appeal

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Life can’t get any sweeter if you’re living in a unique flat like this chic open-space apartment. The apartment opens up all the way to the ce...

State Street, Brooklyn Townhouse by Ben Hansen Architect

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Architect Ben Hansen transformed an old Brooklyn townhouse to a contemporary home with an amazing layout and 2 outdoor areas.

From the...

FLOAT: Minimalist Mobile Kitchen Made of Copper and Wood

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What if the various elements of a kitchen were designed with just as much aesthetic consideration as any other pieces of furniture found in...

Geometric home by Lacroix and Chessex

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Geometric home by Lacroix and Chessex is a great example of “stacked boxes”. I tend to like my stacked boxes houses a little more...

New Building Skillfully Integrated Into a Historical Ensemble in Hamburg, Germany

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Köhler Architekten skilfully integrated a new building within he historic district of Ottensen, in Hamburg, Germany. The classical façade s...

Monochromes: 100 Years Ago, Wearing Masks on Thanksgiving was the Norm

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014, by Rachel B. Doyle

Welcome back to Monochromes, a regular mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library...

10 Designs That Incorporate The Rule Of Three

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What is the rule of 3 and how do you use it to design your home? Image Source: JK Leyman

You have probably heard this statement...

Modern expansion by DOSIS

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This modern expansion by DOSIS is quite the futuristic home. I like that the structure looks so “ultra modern” but the interiors...

Top 38 Best Ways To Repurpose and Reuse Old Windows

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If you are DIY lovers, to reuse and recycle old windows is indeed an inspiring idea. Every time when you see the old windows in your utility...

Hollywood Hills mid century by Edward H. Fickett

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This Hollywood Hills mid century by Edward H. Fickett was recently bought by actor James Marsden. Hey James, nice choice!. There are so many...

Original Thaï Boxing Hall in Paris Exhibiting a Fresh and Friendly Design

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La Belle Equipe is in an original Thaï boxing hall located in a charming Art Nouveau building in Paris. The unconventional sporting venue was e...

Contemporary Constructivist Moscow Apartment

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This bold Moscow apartment by Netherlands-based Kate Hume Design and Frans van der Heijden is inspired by the “constructivist”...

Light-Flooded Stylish Home Sculpted in the German Hillside

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Stylish home decor displayed within a modern skin challenges more and more individuals to dream of contemporary architecture. This elegant...

Ice Menorah

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I may not live in a part of the country where I can boast 70 degree days most of the year, or have palm trees growing outside my window, but I...

Frame Magazine Retail Store in Amsterdam Combining 2D and 3D Visual Effects

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i29 interior architects where asked to design the a second retail store for Frame Magazine in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. i29 proposed a...

Mid century by John Floydd

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This beach side mid century home by architect John Floydd is perfect. IF you had the money, what a cool beach house this would be. The house was...

Table Made from Ikea Catalogues Looks as Awful as You"d Think

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Friday, November 21, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photos via Design Boom
This Ikea table isn’;t what you might call traditionally stylish,...

Why Minimalist Interiors Are Good For You

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Did you ever consider the idea that your home could be increasing your stress levels? There are many reasons why a minimalist home is a happy...

Incredibly Small Apartment in Paris Reduces Functions to Minimum

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Can you imagine an 8 square meter apartment? You might think this compact space can probably fit your wardrobe. Yet this apartment design...

Print: ‘Big and Small’ collection by Nathalie Du Pasquier at the Wrong Shop

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Above: NdP L1, 2014 – £650
Iconic textile designer Nathalie Du Pasquier founding member of the Memphis group couldn’t be more relevant in toda...

Scandinavian Style Interior In Russia

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2-bedroom apartment by int2, with high ceilings in the center of St. Petersburg, Russia, is located in the late 19th century s building. The ...

Why Form Should Follow Function In Interior Design

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A functional kitchen is a must-have for every homeowner—a proper kitchen design will always deal with functionality first. Image Source:...

The Gang"s All Here: Your Tiny Animal Friends Can Live at This Precious Dutch Table

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by Femke Reijerman via Design Boom
A fish and a bird may fall in love, but where would...

White and black interiors

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These white and black interiors are the home of John Melfi. I have always loved the color palette of black and white mixed with grays and wood...

Brooklyn Brownstone furnished by Jessica Helgerson

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Interior designer Jessica Helgerson furnished this modern brownstone located in the heart of Fort Greene,Brooklyn with lots of bold colours...

Dezeen turns eight: happy birthday to us!

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Today is Dezeen’;s eighth birthday! From chocolate penises to houses with slides instead of stairs, we’;ve pretty much written...

Creative and Welcoming Scandinavian-Inspired Apartment in Warsaw, Poland

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Located near the Szczęśliwicki Park in Warsaw, Poland, this 130 square-meter Scandinavian-inspired apartment designed by Soma Architekci e...

Small modern space

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Living in a small modern space would be a challenge if you were a collector of any kind. I guess you would have to focus on a few key pieces....

Y Duplex Penthouse by Pitsou Kedem Architects

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Pitsou Kedem Architects have completed the design of a penthouse apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel.











From the architects
This is a small...

Monochromes: Here Now, a Monochromatic Look at 1980s Chinatown

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Friday, November 14, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the...

Modern bathrooms by b.e architecture

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Yes, a whole post about modern bathrooms. While looking through the projects of b.e architecture I couldn’;t help but notice their...

House by Philip Stejskal can be "locked down" with shutters that blend into the facade

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Australian studio Philip Stejskal Architecture has equipped a white timber extension to a 1890s duplex with shutters and sliding panels that ...

Modern Brazilian Home Taking an Elegant Approach to Design

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Modern Brazilian homes keep popping up in a successful effort of permeating traditional culture. This particular home in Brazil is located in...

Luxury Penthouse Overlooking London’s Majestic Skyline

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Beyond its stunning slanted glass walls, this penthouse basks in natural light and a stunning panorama of London all day and night. Imagine...

Tilting Floors Target Light and Views in Hillside House

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Mimicking the shapes of the surrounding hills, floors sloping up to strategically located windows let light into a basement room and 2 other...

Steal This Look: Aborigonal Art Bedrooms and Sweet Dreams

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The Skwachays hotel and gallery in Vancouver, BC isn’;t just a place to crash for the night – it’;s an expression of...

Badajoz Fine Arts Museum extensions feature speckled walls and bevelled edges

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Hundreds of tiny holes puncture the white concrete panels that clad these 2 extensions to the Badajoz Fine Arts Museum by Spanish firm Estudio A...

Sponsored Post: Michael Chen: The Micro-Living Guru

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[Photo: Alan Tansey]
Inspired by BP Gasoline with Invigorate®, The Next Mile explores the stories of trends, products and people who go a ...

3D printing by Emerging Objects

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Cement polymer, wood, chocolate, paper, salt, nylon and acrylic are just a few materials that Emerging Objects are 3D printing. A group focused...

Hicks Orthodontics by BarberMcMurry Architects

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BarberMcMurry Architects have designed a new location for Hicks Orthodontics in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
















From the...

Bright Apartment Design in Bucharest Enriched With Feminine Accents

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The theme of this bright apartment in Bucharest, Romania is based on a delicate and feminine note design for a young lady. In order to create...

Rumormongering: Ellen Degeneres May be Buying a House She"s Already Owned

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Thursday, November 13, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum



Talk show host and house-flipping wizard Ellen Degeneres is no stranger to the real estate...

Modern brownstone by Hufft

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This modern brownstone located in Chicago is a perfect example of simple and clean modern. There is beauty in simple clean lines and that is...

How To Decide If Homeownership Is Right For You

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Homeownership offers a lot of freedom, but comes with an equal amount of responsibility. Image Via: Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Most people...

Chanukah Miracle

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If you’;ve been following me for awhile you may have seen this photo which first appeared in the Houzz Chanukah decorating idea workbook a...

Pin-Up-Inspired Furniture Collection Marrying Retro Style and Functionality

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Reminiscent of Pin-Up clothes, the sideboard and bedside tables shaping the Unbutton Collection dive into the idea of unbuttoned beauty and se...

Textiles by Laura Slater

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Above: Assemblage / Configure Collection
Add some print to your home. We recommend the art inspired collection by Laura Slater, who...

Artistry: How Berlin Marked Its Former Wall With 8,000 Glowing Balloons

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Monday, November 10, 2014, by Rachel B. Doyle


Photos by Perri Brierley-Bowers
Stretching 96 miles, the Berlin Wall divided East and West...