This Californian-style bungalow called the Elwood House in Australia was renovated by architecture firm Splinter Society. Drawing on the owner’s diverse range of personal objects, interests and places of travel, the designers created a home rich both in narrative and texture. The architects decided to create a home full of simple yet meaningful details. They...
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Unique South African House Built Among The Trees
The Mabote House was designed by studio Nicholas Plewman Architects and is located in South Africa; it features amazing views of the beautiful landscape and a strong connection to it via a series of transitional and external spaces meant to beautifully complement the interior. The natural elements were prioritized throughout the project and inside you...
Contemporary Home On Stilts To Enjoy The Views
Called Kawakawa House, this home was built in Piha, New Zealand, by studio Herbst Architects. The house is raised on a concrete plinth and steel stilts to give views through the dense woodland (pōhutukawa trees) to the beach. The site is extremely sun-challenged, and the concept for the design developed out of the need to...
25 Stylish And Simple Crate Furniture Ideas
If you like rustic meets industrial designs, crate and pallet furniture is right what you need for your home. You can DIY such pieces yourself and upcycle some abandoned crates or pallets, which means going green. Want some inspiration? Here are some cool ideas from Pinterest! Crate Shelving Units And Racks A shelving unit or...
Natural Home With A Modern Art-Filled Interior
This fantastic home in Washington’s San Juan Islands is a unique bridge between nature and art – it’s a stylish canvas with plenty of artworks that are strongly connected to the landscape. Designed by Seattle architects Tom Kundig, the home was conceived in a way that makes the most of scenic views and plentiful wildlife...
Tiny Off-Grid Cabin For Sustainable Summer Getaways
Cabins located in the wild are all the rage now, and you may see lots of cool cabins here and there – by various architects and designs. Here’s one more cabin, a sustainable and off-grid one. Sydney-based architecture firm fresh prince has designed a compact off-grid cabin in Australia that offers a sustainable dwelling for...
47 Cozy And Inspiring Bedroom Decorating Ideas In Fall Colors
In fall it’s so difficult to wake up – the weather itself wants you to stay in bed: when the rain is knocking at the windows, it’s so cozy to stay asleep. A fall bedroom should be very cozy and at the same time stimulate you to get up. Fall colors are amazing for doing...
68 Cool Fall Kitchen Décor Ideas
Getting ready for fall? Then you need to decorate the coziest place in your house – your kitchen – with some pretty pieces. For a pretty rustic interior with fall touches you may put some pumpkins and squashes on the tables, the kitchen island and fridge. Twigs, pine cones and bright leaves – and crafts...
25 Ways To Use Porthole Windows In Home Decor
Porthole windows are standard on ships and boats. However, they’re now showing up in residential homes. Since porthole windows are available in a variety of materials and sizes, they can add a completely unique touch to your house (from both the interior and exterior). But, how do you know if a porthole window is right...
Glass And Concrete Rainforest Retreat For A Philosopher
Brazilian studio Atelier Branco has completed a glass house called Casa Bibliotheca among a rainforest in São Paulo with a rooftop terrace for the resident “to read and smoke a cigar looking at the stars”. It was created for a philosopher, who wanted a private space to read and think. Located on a sloped site...