Designed to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Britain based design studio Another Country, the Jurassic Light 117 is a part of the company’s ‘Dorset Series’ of designs. Built in Portland Stone, the main column of the lamp gives it a touch of rustic in an otherwise sleek Scandinavian design. The choice of stone (and the...
Hocker Farm With A Traditional Exterior And Minimalist Interior
Do you like striking contrasts? If you do, then this modern take on a traditional chalet will impress you by the contrast between indoors and outdoors. Donald Architecture completed the design of Hocker Farm, a charming stone cottage. Constrained in size by the original garage footprint, the challenge was creating the extra rooms within a...
Eco-Friendly And Efficient Prefab Assembled In One Day
Only 29 hours were required to install this “off-the-shelf” Seattle prefab home that packs a plethora of energy efficient features. The project features passive design strategies to maximize natural daylighting and temperature control. The home incorporates ductless mini-split heating/cooling units—one in every room—that use inverter-driven compressors to provide exact control 100% of the time. Perhaps...
Natural Vacation Escape Of Three Wooden Cabins
Three small pavilions connected by a deck form a summer retreat that balances privacy with a panoramic view—all in less than 900 square feet. Working around the site’s unique topography, design-build firm GO Logic created each structure at varying elevations. Among the three pavilions are the standard comforts of any home: a kitchen, living space,...
20 Small And Creative Dish Racks And Drainers
Many apartment dwellers and homeowners need to cope with small kitchens, or at least kitchens with limited counter space. A big countertop dish drainer isn’t going to work, but they need something for those dishes, glasses, pans and cutlery that don’t go into the dishwasher. Here’s a selection of small dish racks that will easily...
Halbhaus: 17th Century Modest Alpine Chalet Makeover
Halbhaus is a 17th-century timber-frame Swiss chalet located in the historic Swiss mountain village of Andermatt. Halbhaus (‘half house’ in German) originally stood next to a house that was its mirror image, but was lost to a fire several decades ago. The heart of the house is a double-height kitchen and living area. Whitened wood...
How To Customize Kids’ Desks: 29 Creative Ideas
The new school year has begun. Have you found out that your kid needs a new desk? Don’t hurry up to the store – you can customize the desk applying some original ideas. A desk on usual legs isn’t always comfy, so substitute the legs with props. First, they can be adjusted, second, they can...
Bold Flop Armchair That Folds Out Into A Bed
Creative and functional furniture is a must in every modern home, the more functional it is, the better. This Flop armchair by Russian designer Elena Sidorova is right one of these – it not only has a very creative and bold look but also folds open and becomes a bed. The chair is upholstered in...
34 Smart Ways To Combine A Sofa And Tables And Chairs
The placement of a sofa or couch in a living room is an important factor in determining how the décor would look like and how everyone would interact. The first idea is to the sofa against a wall or, if it’s a sectional, to put it in a corner. Another idea is to have the...
Unique Nim Table Inspired By Lava Strata And Stone
Beautiful nature phenomena have never been closer to you than now! Nim is a limited edition coffee table designed by London-based design studio PINCH. Looking at lava strata, stone, and weather, the duo created the table using Jesmonite, which results in a texture similar to natural stone. The man made, sculptural table appears to float...















