This 1930s thoughtfully renovated apartment has a compact size in addition to its neglected state and awkward configuration, local practice WE Architects boldly rejigged the space into a contemporary apartment of effortless sophistication without most crucially effacing its modernist sensibility and nostalgic charm. The apartment’s original layout comprised two equally sized rooms linked by a...
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Contemporary Townhouse Added To 1880s Duplex Restoration
Architect Guillaume Lévesque has converted an 1880s duplex in Montreal, Canada, into two apartments while adding a contemporary townhouse at the back of the existing building. The project integrates heritage architecture with modern aesthetics, achieving a harmonious balance between the two. The original 60m2 building has been fully restored and converted into two light-filled apartments,...
Hinterhouse: A Contemporary Cedar-Clad Forest Cabin
Architecture studio Ménard Dworkind has designed a slender cedar-clad holiday home with a matching sauna on a forested hillside in Quebec. Located in a village called La Conception, the Hinterhouse cabin and sauna are clad in white cedar board, which Ménard Dworkind chose so it will weather over time and blend in with its natural...
Contemporary Family House With A Neutral Color Palette
Located in Prague, Czech Republic, House for Dorothy was recently completed by Boq Architekti who were brought in during the late stages of construction to design the interior for a family. The interior prominently displays concrete and wood as the materials of choice, which are topped off with playful details throughout. On the main floor,...
25 Bright Grey And Yellow Kitchen Decor Ideas
Grey and yellow are a bold and cool color scheme to rock, these are contrasting shades that create a perfect look together. Such a combo, filled with sunshine and cheerfulness, may be a very good color palette for a kitchen that can infuse you with energy and help you wake up in the morning when...
Stylish Contemporary Extension For A Victorian Home
Glyn House is occupied by a young couple who are hoping to grow their family. Yellow Cloud Studio was tasked with creating a sizable kitchen and dining area at the rear of the home that didn’t seem distanced from the existing living rooms towards the front of the plan. To enhance the visual connection between...
Refined Long Island Home With Second Hand Finds
New York designer Athena Calderone has renovated her mid-century home in the Long Island town of Amagansett with plaster walls, linen fabric, marble and second-hand finds. The low-slung house is single storey and contains four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Wood floors, clerestory windows and ceilings covered in rope round out the interiors. The residence is...
26 Bold Black And Yellow Kitchen Designs
Let’s inspire your next kitchen renovation! If you like bright shades, if you are a fan of bold looks, I have a perfect color combo for you! Black and yellow is a very bold color scheme, even if you choose the lightest shades of yellow – it will stand out for sure. How to incorporate...
Contemporary Paris Apartment With Blues And Geometry
This one-bedroom apartment in Paris, France, was renovated in contemporary style but with a touch of traditional French chic. It was a project completed by studio JCPDR Architecture and it involved making a few structural changes in addition to giving the place a new aesthetic. The most important change was the addition of a second...
Monochromatic Contemporary Apartment With A Green Wall
This contemporary 100 square meter apartment was created by studio flipê arquitetura in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The dwelling features a dynamic vibe and a chromatic color palette that makes it bold, modern and fresh-looking. The apartment features two main areas: the ground floor is dedicated to all the social activities and is composed of an...