Takeshi Hosaka Architects has built a house for a couple and their child in downtown Tokyo where windows’ balconies are reversed and extruded towards its interior. The large and small platforms create a feeling of being outside, bringing life into the 73 sqm space and splitting activities in several levels, which is a trendy and...
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25 Bold Color Block Kitchen Decor Ideas
Color blocking is a trendy and edgy idea and a very eye-catchy way to add color to any space. We’ve already seen some color block ideas in bedrooms and now we’ll take a look at using this decor solution in kitchens. The most popular idea to do that is to rock color blocking cabinets or...
Contemporary Pavilion Bungalow With A Geometric Shape
The Binary House project began as a 1960’s yellow brick bungalow in Woolooware, Sydney, Australia, that was transformed by Christopher Polly Architect to include a dramatic, pavilion-like addition in the back. While the original house keeps its private front character, the back opens up and expands into the green yard to elevate the homeowners’ outdoor...
Monochromatic Minimalist Residence In Paris
Looking at the images of this recently refurbished Parisian apartment, you will be surprised to learn that despite their monochromatic appearance they are not in fact black and white photographs but the result of the owner’s design ethos. The owner and designer, Guillaume Alan, chose a nuanced palette of white and grey shades in order...
Minimalist Residence With Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics
Located in the verdant Beitou Hot Spring area at the foot of Taipei’s Datun Mountains in Taiwan, “Din-a-ka” is a minimalist residence designed by Wei Yi International Design Associates. Its name is translated into English as a ‘covered walkway’, which used to be a space of social exchange found in rural areas. The architects incorporated the...
Minimalist Lake House With Panoramic Views
This home on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, Canada/USA, was designed for a couple who love nature and music and wanted an open living area, where gastronomy and good dishes are prepared in direct relation to nature and the lake. That’s why the three main unifying elements of the project are the kitchen, the dining...
Low-Lying Concrete House In The Mojave Desert
The Arroyo House is located just outside Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert. It’s a low-lying concrete residence wrapped in weathering steel, for an active couple who hope to remain in the desert home as they age. The 3,875-square-foot (360-square-metre) dwelling was built on a sloped site near a natural wash, called an arroyo, that’s...
Truly Scandinavian And Sustainable Green House
This one-family home in Copenhagen, Denmark, features everything that we expect from a Scandinavian home: much wood, minimalism in decor, muted colors and sustainability for construction materials, insulation, energy and air circulation. The Green House by Frikøbing consists of a simple plan arrangement that allow for low construction costs while offering generous living spaces. It...
Outline Highback Sofa For Creating A Private Space
Looking for maximal privacy? Rock high back furniture! We’ve already shared some chairs and today we’ll show you a sofa. Danish brand Muuto has launched its first ever high-back sofa called the Outline Highback Sofa. Featuring a tall enveloping back, the slender sofa is ideal for creating a private zone within an open layout of...
Renovated And Customized Pirate Palace in Mallorca
This building in San Gaieta, in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca, is a 16-century palace that was built by a pirate from Genoa. Italian architect and interior designer Teresa Sapey transformed the property making it a totally customized home. The building features a variety of historic royal architectural elements, including distinctive windows and...









