found in a XVIII (18th) century house in the historic center of st. petersburg, russia, the 390m2 area was originally an attic. to renovate the penthouse, a total overhaul was needed. everything was redone and finished with custom elements designed by andreev himself including the kitchen, bathroom, some furniture, coffee tables, and beds. the apartment spans a total of ...
the ‘ensanche’ typology is defined by square urban blocks with chamfered vertices, that generate long and narrow housing units lit by inner patios. inside ‘antiguo reino house’, the communal lounge opens towards the main façade of the building, generating a open plan space defined by furniture gathered within structural elements. the night area, containing sleeping acco...
this has included pritzker prizewinner wang shu, british architect david adjaye, ettore sottsass and steven holl. alongside the architects, chinese artist- ai weiwei has also added to the architectural collection with his ‘six room’ villa. a house with no owner, the entire structure is composed of purely concrete, stands on a hill and has six, clearly divided but connec...
But for those visitors who are lucky enough to truly indulge in the old style Las Vegas experience of pretty poolsides and plenty of privacy, there is CAVU. This 13,000 square foot house, from award-winning architect Eric Strain, is all kinds of luxurious. And though it's just a stone's throw from the decadence of the Las Vegas strip, it feels like it's on another planet...
There is no denying the soothing simplicity of the design with plenty of bright white open space and exactly zero clutter. But the best part is how the quirky personality of the home is able to shine through in the creative and colorful elements without ever feeling overwhelming or forced. The main living area and open kitchen are a welcoming introduction to the home. A...
Whether an artist's bed is hidden away behind a curtain or a modern, urban couple isn't afraid to simplify in the city, there are so many different ways to indulge in creative design in such a small space. The apartments featured here are each contemporary and chic, opening up the idea of studio living to anyone who is willing to try an open door policy. The first studi...
It is only the things in the home that actually serve to separate one room from another, and each of these things must create a cohesive story. In this open floorplan home from architect Igor Sirotov, that story is a cool, neutral color palette with plenty of grays and sumptuous but minimal furniture. The main living area includes a large seating area as well as a desk ...
Indeed, even the services of the architects and designers featured on this blog are out of reach for the majority of people. But that is the beauty of being able to share such images. We can all see what luxury means to different people and get inspired to create our own luxurious - albeit more budget-friendly - spaces. The luxury homes featured in this post each have a ...
The four apartments in this post definitely show that, with each firmly situated in its own style while still making full use of its area - each of which measures under 50 square meters (538 square feet). From a Scandinavian style industrial loft to a wild and wonderful clock themed studio, these apartments take beautiful risks with the area they have, resulting in uniqu...
This space in Taiwan, a full renovation designed by Fertility Design for the couple who purchased the home, is the epitome of this beautiful simplicity. Inspired by Nordic design and realized with lots of warm, luscious wood and comfortable furnishings, this home is a homebody's dream come true. The main living area is quite open with minimal but carefully chosen furnis...
However, this house from the designers at Thee ID is definitely a comfortable place where a man could get comfortable. Not florals or frills or splashes of pink to be found anywhere. Instead, luxe materials from floor to ceiling create a comfortable space where the occupants can bring the colors for themselves. The design also focuses on bringing light and expansion into...
The clean lines, simple and chic designs, and cool color palettes are still absolutely of the moment as we can see in this house from HerZu Design. An upper level home with views of the city, this house includes contemporary furnishings that would be just as comfortable in Don Draper's office as they are in this 21st century apartment. Take a look inside for more stylish...
These two urban chic homes are set up to accommodate the tastes of the parents as well as the needs of a new child. With industrial elements such as concrete walls and reclaimed wood coffee tables, these homes are definitely trendy. But nestled inside their hip walls are also colorful, whimsical rooms perfectly suited - and perfectly safe - for a child. Have a look. The...
These beautifully designed spaces by Fertility Design show just the opposite, combining together unique design approaches with plenty of texture, smart storage solutions, and pops of color. At 1424 square feet (132 square meters), this apartment presents a unique solution to a ceiling problem, in which there was a height difference that threw off the interior’s aestheti...
People will turn to a designer to recreate the spaces he or she is most famous for and in that way things will snowball until so much of that designer's work looks as if it could have come from the same house. In this post we are showcasing four different homes from the same designer, Nelly Prodan. And while there are certainly similarities between each of these spaces, ...
Every room in these homes doesn't just have a place for everything, it has only the most basic, most necessary things. This goes for color as well. Every surface here is a different shade of white or gray, almost without exception. The resulting homes are not just minimalist, they feel like a long exhale because their simplicity is ultimately calming and inspiring at the...
One of the most popular design styles you will see in these loft spaces attempts to marry the industrial elements with the warmth and color of an artsy home. The three lofts in this post definitely manage to do that with great success, using art, accessories, furniture, and color that manages to turn these big empty areas in homes. The first loft comes from visualizer P...
But there are many more of us who want to feel close to the natural world and its beauty. This summer cottage in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, which was entirely redesigned by Sergey Gotvyansky's team at NOTT Design Studio, takes a cue from the beauty of its natural surroundings but still provides all the modern comforts that a family could want. The two story house features...
Of course, that's probably why most of us are not architects. The professionals at Tropical Space have a much wilder imagination when it comes to how to use brick in contemporary structures, as evidenced by the Termitary House. This brick space in Da Nang City, Vietnam uses deep red brick for nearly every surface on the interior and exterior. But despite the classic, alm...
With plenty of clean lines, warm tones, and luxurious materials, there's something both new and familiar about the way they approach interiors. We're taking a look inside three different apartments, each with its own style, but still the same vintage-inspired feel that runs throughout. Totally memorable, we couldn't help but connect each of these three apartments to Mad ...
The first bathroom is a visualization of a bathroom carved into rock, giving the space the feeling and appearance of being located in a cave. The craggy walls stand in contrast but also harmony with the smooth ceramic fixtures, which represent the way in which natural caves and rocks are worn away to a shine over thousands of years. The next bathroom from visualizer Pa...
The first space comes from designer Eugene Anfilova. Here, the slats are not limited to a single room and instead act as a thread of the design throughout the home. The texture of the slats on the walls from the living room into the bedrooms ties each space together and has an almost calming effect. Further, the neutral wood color allows for a lot of other design options...
Take a look inside these home and start to realize that giving up the childless life doesn't have to mean giving up on style. The first apartment, from designer Nicholas Plaxin, is quite compact. To make enough space for an entire family, the apartment actually utilizes a system of folding doors that lets the occupants keep sleeping areas out of sight during the day. It...
The space is certainly not huge, but the way it is organized is keeps the distinct areas separate with a small living room/entertainment area (perfect for gaming) nestled in next to a home office, ideal for those late nights working with a deadline looming. Of course, the corner desk with a sleek task chair is also perfect for PC gaming. Away from the work area is the ...
It in this mid-sized city that you will find this beautiful and almost haunting home, designed by the team at Tamizo Architects, who we have featured before on this site. In the photos that follow it is interesting to see how the dark interior choices contrast with the expansive, snowy landscape that surrounds the house. Whether in the depths of summer or the brightness ...
The first house featured is a two-story duplex apartment. The visualization was created to generate interest in the home for sale by showing the potential of the space with simple yet stylish elements that could appeal to a wide variety of people. A neutral palette in black, white, gray, and bare wood creates calmness while also acting as a blank slate for the imaginatio...
But the three houses included in this post, from the team at Free Interior, are anything but cold while still staying true to many minimalist ideals. The spaces each include warm color combinations, soft textures, and plenty of vibrant personality that allows for them to welcome guests and be habitable in a practical - but still beautiful - way. The first home is a four...
The space was designed by the architecture and design team at Ukrainian-based Soesthetic Group. Although there are plenty of fashionable and even trendy elements in use - such as white painted brick and clean, contemporary lines - the overall feeling in the home is an overall timeless kind of style that is youthful and lasting. Take a look inside and see what we mean. A...
This Hollywood Hills home, located in the fashionable Bird Streets area above the Sunset Strip, has both a stunning exterior and an incredible view of the entire city below. Boasting current and former neighbors like Dr. Dre, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, George Harrison, Aviici, and Megan Ellison this neighborhood is clearly a destination for those with a taste for t...
So it is perhaps fitting that this apartment remodel from architect Andrew Franz was a caviar warehouse in its previous life, because today it is certainly a luxury space. The top floor apartment is located in the stylish and ultra high-end Tribeca region of Manhattan. The results of Franz's efforts are truly breathtaking. By using an open floorplan and pulling focus to ...
But in the real world (or as real as it gets in Los Angeles) there are actually many different styles of architecture that pepper the exclusive landscape of this California enclave. Today, we're going to look at one that, though it was originally built even before DJ Jazzy Jeff had taught us what parents do and do not understand, has a stunning modern look that could hav...
This house from the designers at RYNTOVT Design takes that impulse to a new level. From floors to walls to furniture, gorgeous and smooth natural wood, all in the same spectrum, covers virtually every surface. The finished product, using light oak, radiates a lovely warmth and really captures the beauty of all the natural light that comes along with the design. The open...
The lofts featured in this post take full advantage of the unique possibilities afforded by large swaths of white. From walls and shelves to dangerously white furniture and floors, these interiors have never met a glass of pinot noir they were afraid of or a muddy shoe they could not tame. Take a look inside these creative homes and imagine your own life in white. The f...
Located on the family’s former camping site, the getaway and its accompanying sauna are nestled in the forested shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin. The building’s most eye-catching feature is the cantilevered timber gallery that hangs above the entrance to provide shade and floor-to-ceiling views of the outdoors. The Family Retreat comprises a cluster of structures:...
A new gable-roofed extension was added to an old bungalow to create a second entrance that connects, through a stylish garage workshop, to the rear lanes and local community. The community hub feel and fun wooden elements mean the family could be entertaining a constant stream of visitors. Take a look at the gallery to see the entire design. The extension is shifted t...
The gorgeous 'Casa Invisibile' is a prefab, modular, wooden home that can be tailor-made in size, materials, location and pricing. One of its many options comes complete with a stunning, mirrored-skin, which reflects the surroundings and the changing of seasons. Delugan Meissl’s idea of the future home was designed with flexibility and spatial quality in mind. Its mod...
