The Butterfly Pavilion Emulates Rainforest in the Arab Emirate

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Designed by German studio 3deluxe the ornamental Butterfly Pavillon located on Noor Island in the Arab Emirate Sharjah is the first in a s...

Maximalism by Mis’en scène 40

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I use the word maximalism to describe this stunning apartment by Mis’en scène 40 for a few different reasons. The sheer volume of pieces in th...

Family Home in Toronto Focuses on Energy Efficiency

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Located in Toronto, Ontario Canada, The Counterpoint House designed by Paul Raff Studio Architects in 2014 was built to cater to the needs of a...

Mid Century In Portland Oregon

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This mid century in Portland Oregon reminds me somewhat of a treehouse. The home is surrounded by lush beautiful old grown while perched on a...

5 Top Lighting Trends for 2016

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Lighting is a key architectural and design element in a home. And much like fashion, lighting trends change...

Eichler in San Rafael California

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This Eichler in San Rafael California has already been sold but I can never get enough Eichler. Built in 1955, there are so many original...

The Best 35 No-Money Ideas To Repurpose Old Doors

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As we know that repurposing things has become a hottest trend in home decor these days. The greatest advantage about upcycling projects is that...

Contemporary Home in Mexico Features Glass Walls and Steel Bridges

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The contemporary home, La Casa en el Bosque, in Mexico City, Mexico, is composed of 2 volumes connected by steel bridges and glass flooring ...

House Helmsman on the island of Foehr

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House Helmsman on the island of Foehr is simply a beautiful juxtaposition. 1814 was the birth of this Hotel, bed and breakfast? I don’;t...

Italian Mountain Home Mixes Rustic With Modern

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Alfredo Vanotti completed the design of Casa VI, a private residence located in the Orobie Alps, at 3280 feet above sea level in Piateda, Ita...

Portuguese Hillside House Balances Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

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Located in Gateira, Portugal, Casa na Galeria is a privately owned residence completed by Camarim Arquitectos in 2014. The hillside house, own...

DIY Ideas For Creating Cool Garden or Yard Brick Projects

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It is time to start making plans for this summer. Outdoor space is always the focal point of the summer home. When you are planning to make...

Three-Story Spiral Addition Gives Miami Bungalow a Modern Twist

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A spiral 3-story concrete addition designed by Christian Wassmann was added to the 1930’s Sun Path House in Miami Beach, Florida. The unique de...

Mid Century Modern primary colors

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Mid Century Modern primary colors are the name of the game with this house in Michigan City, IN. The house is listed for sale at a very...

Mid century Melbourne by Holgar & Holgar

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This mid century Melbourne house by Holgar & Holgar is right there at the top for glam, mid century, and MCM architecture. I would expect to see...

Modern Summerhouse Opens Up to Large Terrace and Pond in Brazil

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This modern summerhouse near São Paulo, Brazil was specially developed by Studio Arthur Casas for a couple and their 3 grown-up daughters. The ...

The Best Mother’s Day Gifts Can Easily Make

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Mother’;s Day is fast approaching. Ahhhh! Can it be true? It is a sweet time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. If you still have...

Contemporary Penthouse in Valencia Solves Space Challenge

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Spatial Designer Josep Ruà transformed an apartment with a challenging layout in Valencia, Spain into a contemporary penthouse with maximum fun...

Minimal Loft Near Berlin

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This minimal loft near Berlin is a nice example of minimalism. I like that the walls and floor are white. The all white palette allows the the...

5 Ways To Redo Kitchen Backsplash (Without Tearing It Out)

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The kitchen backsplash is often seen as one of the best opportunities to really be creative with your design. It’s a chance to play with a v...

Contemporary in West Vancouver by Battersby Howat

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Battersby Howat has a nice body of work. I typically don’;t post a lot of contemporary but for some reason the structure of this home...

Renovated French Farmhouse Gets Modern Facelift

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This 2012 renovated french farmhouse by Loïc Picquet Architecte blends an old farm structure with modern design ideas in Alsace, France. Both t...

17 Cutest Miniature Stone Houses To Beautify Garden This Summer

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There is no doubt, if you have a garden you must know it is the perfect place for enjoying the sun, breeze and green in your home. Garden is...

Modern Office Design in Amsterdam Features Laid-Back Work Spaces

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Studio D/Dock was challenged by OVG Real Estate to design their new office space on the top floor of the famous green Edge Building in Amste...

The Perfect Mid Century Home

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Is this the perfect mid century home? For me it is very close to what I would call perfect. I featured this home back in 2011 but it has now hit...

17th-Century Parisian Stables Transformed into Small Studio

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Local design studio Anne Rolland Architecte took on the ambitious task of converting a 17th-century horse stable into a small studio apartment ...

Mid Century by Architect John Schwerdt

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This mid century home by architect John Schwerdt is exactly where I want to be in a few years. This home was built in 1964 and has been kept in...

Landscape Architecture by Shades of Green

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Landscape Architecture, is a term that describes exactly what Shades of Green does. They have a wonderful diversity of projects, you will find...

Redesigned Eichler Home in California Features Pops of Color

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Located in Sunnyvale, California, this mid-century Eichler home was recently redesigned by Klopf Architecture. The owners entrusted the arc...

Modern Japanese Hut Seamlessly Blends With Nature

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Tokyo-based Naoi Architecture & Design Office created the Hut in Tsujido to seamlessly integrate this family residence with its natural surro...

House Transformation by Ohashi Design Studio

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This house transformation by Ohashi Design Studio is brilliant. The interiors of the house are not the things that caught my attention. I like...

Ukrainian Bachelor Pad Blends Both Light and Dark Interiors

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Visualized by S&T architects, this apartment in Odessa, Ukraine blends somber and chic interiors. The project — named 9th Pearl — was imagined ...

25 Clever Hideaway Projects You Want To Have at Home

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Want to get an extra space for storage or have a nice home organization, at the same time keep your home looking good? One of the best options...

Colorful Modern Apartment

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This colorful modern apartment is bold in its use of primary colors. The kitchen with its bright yellow cabinets and orange faucet are not the...

5 Must-Know Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

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Hiring a remodeling contractor can be intimidating. After all, sometimes it can seem like there are as many options out there as there are...

5 Must-Know Tips for a Hiring Remodeling Contractor

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Hiring a remodeling contractor can be intimidating. After all, sometimes it can seem like there are as many options out there as there are...

Mid Century by Tetsuo Takayanagi

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Tetsuo Takayanagi built this home in 1959 for his sister Ukai Takayanagi Fumiko and her family. When you have a view of the Golden Gate Bridge...

Isolated Chilean Home Offers Stunning Seaside Views

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Getting stranded on a deserted island may seem much more appealing after exploring this seaside 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, open-concept home...

Mountain Home in Massachusetts Inspired by Fibonacci Spiral

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Tsao & McKown Architects recently completed Berkshire Mountain House, a modern residence located in Alford, Massachusetts. The exterior of the ...

Reconstruction of a Fred Bassetti home

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This Fred Bassetti home in the Pacific Northwest received a complete reconstruction by Chadbourne + Doss Architects. When I first saw this house...

Rooftop Terrace Tops Minimalist Family Home in Tokyo

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Swedish studio Elding Oscarson completed the design of Nerima House, a private residence located in Tokyo, Japan. Built as a weekend refuge fo...

Family Home Extension in Edinburgh Features Glass Walls

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This small semi-detached single-level house in Edinburgh, Scotland was recently renovated by David Blaikie Architects. The 731-square-foot...

Eichler Update by Klopf Architecture

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This Eichler update by Klopf Architecture has the owners signature design stamp all over it. I always look forward to receiving emails from...

Two-Story Glass Wall Makes Narrow Mexican Home Feel Huge

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This modern residence — recently completed by Taller Estilo Arquitectura — is cleverly adapted to its long and narrow site in Yucatán, Mexico. E...

A Book Lover’s Dream Home in Madrid

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Studio Egue Y Seta transformed this 1950s dwelling in Madrid, Spain into a modern book lover’;s dream. The residence consists of 3 rec...

Summer House Western Norway Jensen & Skodvin

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This summer House in Western Norway by Jensen & Skodvin is an amazing feat of architecture. I didn’;t go to architecture school and I...

5 Ideas For Healthy and Green Living

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The idea of healthy and green living has entered the mainstream — it impacts our diets, our work places, and now, of course, our homes. If y...

Mid Century Modern Denver

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This mid century modern Denver Colorado home was on the market but I think it was worth sharing. I would have never thought that I might like...

MCM house by David Levitt in 1964

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This MCM house by David Levitt was built in 1964. Coppin Dockray carried out intensive and meticulous repair work to preserve and extend these...

Cozy Apartment in Bucharest Optimizes Space and Light

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Located in a newly built residential complex in Bucharest, Romania, this 538 square-foot home, named Apartment No. 3, optimizes space and...