A Christmas tree is always the main ‘diva’ of your holiday decor, that’s the piece that sets the tone in the space, creates a mood and an ambience, and all the rest of the decor is just a match. A Christmas tree can be super different, from elegant and traditional to ultra-modern and alternative, and...
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Contemporary Apartment Inspired By Traditional Islamic Architecture
This really beautiful apartment by studio flipê arquitetura is located in Real Parque, in Brazil. Its interior design stands out for a few interesting reasons. The first thing you’ll notice is the presence of a series of sliding walls which are dividing various sections of the apartment. The concept itself is interesting because it adds...
House On Fanø Inspired By Traditional Danish Longhouses
On the island of Fanø, Denmark, Lenschow & Pihlmann has completed a new single-family dwelling inspired by the traditional longhouse typology. With its elongated shape, the vernacular architecture style stems from the need to offer protection from the island’s harsh prevailing winds while housing both barn and accommodation under one continuous roof. In reference to...
Modern Home Inspired By Traditional Hawaiian Shelters
This 4,800-square-foot (445.9 square meters) home is called Makani’ Eka and is located on Hawaii’s Big Island, atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the neighboring Island Maui. The home was designed by US firm Walker Warner Architects to strike a balance between modernity and tradition. Four wood-clad volumes define a central courtyard to...
Montana Retreat Done In Traditional Rustic Style
This home is located in the Madison River Valley in Ennis, Montana, the place with the best trout fishing in North America. The homeowners decided to build a separate bunkhouse for all the friends, adult children and grandchildren who come to visit and enjoy the spectacular natural beauty and sports activities in the area. Designed...
Cedar-Clad Home Inspired By Traditional Danish Barns
Christoffersen Welling Architects has designed a house in the Danish countryside for a family and their pet falcons. Set within a green, wooded landscape at the edge of a village, these blocks have been arranged in a U shape around a central courtyard onto which the main house opens with Corten planters and seating. Conceived...
Mountain House Influenced By Traditional Uzbekistan Architecture
While many regions in Uzbekistan have been modernized, there are a few regions where traditional architecture and design can be still admired and this also applies to newer projects such as this house. Located in the G‘azalkent mountain area, this country house was designed and built by ARC Architects. It’s a relatively small and cozy...
Cozy Ibiza House With Traditional Esthetics
Interior architect Jurjen van Hulzen designed a home on a remote mountain in the rugged north of Ibiza, Spain. The 100-year-old warehouse that formerly served as a workshop and storage space, was turned into a contemporary guesthouse and showcase project for the designers. The building was abandoned and had no running water or electricity –...
Traditional Cotswold English Cottage In Australia
At first glance you may think that this is an old English cottage but no! This home is called Fig Tree Cottage and was built in 1988 in Queensland, Australia. The architect spent much time in the U.K. learning how to construct a traditional Cotswold-style cottage so he could recreate the look of one. And...
Beach Home That Merges Modern And Traditional
Built for a family of eight living in Newport Beach, California, this modern home resides in a traditional neighborhood, requiring Brandon Architects to merge the two styles. The architects worked with interior design firm, Bonesteel Trout Hall, to help bring the owners’ modern taste to life with high-end finishes and unique details throughout. The six...