How to Decide Between Hiring an Architect or a Designer

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While both these professions (architect and designer) revolve around home and building design, there remain some skills that necessitate the...

Feuds: Jacques Herzog Just Completely Trashed the 2015 Milan Expo

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015, by Rachel B. Doyle


Italy Pavilion by Nemesi & PartnersRendering via Dezeen
Swiss starchitect Jacques Herzog,...

Eichler remodel by Klopf Architecture

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This Eichler remodel by Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction was well executed. My favorite element is how...

Crooked concrete wall divides Zurich building by Christian Kerez into semi-detached homes

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A layer of glass envelopes this pair of homes in Zurich, while a zigzagging concrete partition between them is the only opaque wall in the b...

Extravagant Fabric Design Made of Geometric Sequins: Eprisma

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Extravagant fabric design can stop you in your way. Whether it decorates a window you walk by or you simply see a photo of this modern fabric,...

Villa Huizen by De Brouwer Binnenwerk

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By Jessica • 2 hours ago


Villa Huizen is a private home designed by De Brouwer Binnenwerk in 2013.
Located in Huizen, The Netherlands, the h...

In Praise of Pine: Decor Ideas for Every Room

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Pine wood is one of the most beautiful and versatile styles of timber around, with many different styles available. The Pinus Genus has many...

Writer’s Cave-Like Retreat Surrounded by Raw Nature in Brazil

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With a total surface of only 31 square meters, this solitary writer’;s retreat in Itaipava, Petrópolis, Brazil displays a cave-inspired ...

SC Apartment by Le Studio

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By Magaly • 3 hours ago


SC Apartment is a private residence located in Starcity, Ha noi, Vietnam.
It was designed by Le Studio in 2014.

...

Trend: Directional mirrors

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Detroit based studio Alex Drew & No One develop functional modern furniture and objects using unique materials. 2 new mirrors coined ’...

A Young Family Gets A Fresh Update For Their Mid-Century Modern Home

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This young family in Creve Coeur, Missouri, bought an Atomic Ranch home that was originally built in the 1970s, and hired architect Thomas...

Home Extension Heaven: Outfitting Your Home For Leisurely Living

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Australian studio MCK Architects were asked to transform a modest bungalow into a dreamy home where the garden would naturally flow inside. T...

High Up: Behold 8 Visually Pleasing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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Monday, March 30, 2015, by Alexa Carrasco


Photo via Architizer
The emerging legal marijuana industry is the fastest-growing industry in the...

Minimal modern by LOFT SCZECIN

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This minimal modern apartment by LOFT SCZECIN is minimal in color but not personality. I like how clean the interiors are, all of the pieces of...

Japanese house hides a balcony and terrace behind tiered walls

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A tall white wall wraps around the base of this house in Tsukuba City, Japan, screening it from the street and creating the illusion of a t...

Top 5 Tested DIY Home Security Systems

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You love Freshome for bringing you modern architecture and inspiring homes, but have you ever thought of how to secure those wonderful...

Mighty Mies: How Mies van der Rohe"s Design for a Bacardi HQ in Cuba Became Berlin"s Iconic Neue Nationalgalerie

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Photo by Achim Kleuker/ via Stone Ideas
The Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, long considered to be Ludwig Mies van der Rohe‘s final...

Mighty Mies: Punk Ode to Mies Van Der Rohe Is Exactly What It Sounds Like

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Quell your fangirl squeals: here is the Mies van der Rohe post-punk song that no one ever asked for, but that the internet gave us anyway....

How To Identify Toxins In Your Home

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It’;s only natural to want to protect your home against toxins. Image Via: Skyring Architects

The idea of identifying toxins in your ...

Cambridge House By Anmahian Winton Architects

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Anmahian Winton Architects have designed a contemporary home for a family in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


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This new s...

Register now: Design Shanghai opens tomorrow

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Design Shanghai opens its doors on Friday showcasing the most notable international design, top Chinese design talent and limited-edition p...

News: Furniture brand established by Terence Conran changes its name to Content by Terence Conran

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The modern furniture brand established by iconic British designer Terence Conran in 2003 has changed its name — but retained its phi...

Matai House by Parsonson Architects

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Parsonson Architects have designed an addition to an early 1900s villa in Wellington, New Zealand.


The architect’s description
The family h...

Exhibitor Alert: Solo exhibition “nendo works 2014-2015” during Salone del Mobile 2015

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House of the Day: Nab an Award-Winning 1850 Home in Charleston for $800K

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015, by Rachel B. Doyle

Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get...

Individual Seder Plates with Flags

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The winner of the Passover Seder pillows is (drumroll please) Fairfax Ave! Please contact EstherO (esther@craftsbyesthero.com) as soon as...

Top Reasons to Make Your Garage Door a High Priority

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For many homeowners, the garage can end up being a lesser focus, often becoming a storage area or merely just an entrance to the house that...

What Elegance in Design Means in 2015

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Let’;s take a look at the new definition of elegance in 2015, it is much more sleek and minimalist than your grandmother’;s...

Design Tip – Make A Kitchen Island Float By Using A Dark Recessed Base

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Hey contemporist friends! Here’s something to think about if you’re ever working on the design of your kitchen. This home by architect Michael ...

Don’t Tell Anyone About This Secret Door

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Seriously, this is totally a secret, and only you and I know about it. There’s a wall of shelves in this house, designed by DeForest A...

Design Detail – Creative Kids Room Shelving

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The children’s room in this home by MPR Design Group, includes a wall of fun creative custom shelves, that have a variety of sizes and shapes f...

Add a hint of playfulness to your home with these graphic accessories from Vitra

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Matchboxes by Alexander Girard for Vitra
Home Complements is a new line of playful design objects, accessories, textiles and furniture from V...

Remarkable Design Shaping Modern House in Portugal

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Flaunting its surprising architecture on a triangular plot in the city of Leiria, this modern house in Portugal defines its owner’;s ha...

Video Interlude: 39 Essential Urban Anthems to Let Your City Know You Care

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Photo via Script Magazine
Every city needs a mascot, a crooner that croons for them alone: Philadelphia has Rocky, Toronto has Drake, Los...

Friday Night Treat: White Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachios

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Try this healthy treat: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan & Paleo
This mouthwatering treat combines white chocolate, salt and pistachios in a...

How to Become (and stay) a Successful Interior Designer

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In order to be successful in the field of interior designer, there are a lot of shoes you will need to fill aesthetically and otherwise. Image...

S’mores Pencil is Reminiscent of Summer Camping Fun

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Do you spend your workdays thinking of camping and playing in the great outdoors? Being stuck in an office can be a bummer when all you...

Sold Stuff: Sarah Jessica Parker Finally Sold the $20M Townhouse That She Never Lived In

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Thursday, March 19, 2015, by Rachel B. Doyle



After first listing the house for $ 25M 2-and-a-half years ago, celebrity super-couple and...

Curbed Features: How Brooklyn Heights Became NYC"s First Historic District

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015, by Spencer Peterson


[A view of Brooklyn Heights circa 1852. Image courtesy the Museum of the City of New York.]
On...

Why Office Walls Are Crumbling in 2015

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With almost 70% of all offices embracing this open floor plan, we assume it’;s working, but is it really? Image Source: Edn...

New Zealand Residence Alternating Open and Enclosed Spaces: Freeman’s Bay Home

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Dorrington Atcheson Architects completed the design and development of Freeman’s Bay Home, an inspiring contemporary family retreat located in A...

Le Corbusier Wire: 13 Little-Known Facts about Le Corbusier"s Life, Loves, and Modernist Designs

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Photo of Le Corbusier via Getty Images
Even Le Corbusier’;s own biographer, Anthony Flint, has admitted that talking about the...

Winter Sale now on at Sebastian Bergne

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Atrium House by hfs d

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The Atrium House by hfs d feels like a Souther California mid century home in so many ways. The exterior architecture such as the walls of glass...

An Ocean in Your Kitchen: Clever L-Shaped Island Aquarium

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Watch your pet fish flit around peacefully as you cook with this sleek minimalist kitchen island that doubles as a massive aquarium. Created...

Spectacular Attic Duplex With Glass Flooring in Stockholm, Sweden

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This elegant attic duplex reflecting light in every room is located on Norrbackagatan, a picturesque street in Stockholm, Sweden. Covering a...

Artistry: Get Lost in Dizzying Interior Shots of Reno Casinos

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Friday, March 13, 2015, by Jenny Xie


All photos by Joe Johnson
Over the last 5 years, photographer Joe Johnson has been documenting the...

Cantilevered “Treehouse Residence” Neighbored by Orchards and Vineyards

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Neighbored by fruit orchards and vineyards, The Treehouse Residence by Forestgreen Creations is a modern home in Pelham, Ontario, Canada. Raw...

Dune: Components for Creating a Custom Outdoor Landscape

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Arrange a series of curvilinear, hill-like forms made of foam to create a custom outdoor landscape according to both your aesthetic...

Interiors by Studio Mackereth

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Studio Mackereth has a fantastic offering of projects in their portfolio. Ranging from colorful and loud to understated and modern there is a...