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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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...
Contemporary A-Frame Cabin With Dramatic Decor
The Polish seaside town called Jezierzany very recently became a new tourist attraction thanks to a project completed by studio mode:lina. They designed a group of resort homes which form Camppinus Park. Both the architecture and the interior design of these resort homes bring together elements of both modern and traditional styles and the result...
Minimalist Concrete And Stone Residence In Japan
F Residence, the combined house and office of Go Fujita, founder of architecture office Gosize, reflects a distinctive Japanese aesthetic that favors natural materials and finds beauty in simplicity. Located in Hyogo, in a beautiful natural setting selected as one of Japan’s top 100 sites for viewing cherry blossoms, the house blends within its surrounding...
52 Amazing Pebble Garden Paths
Garden paths are important for garden décor, they help to create a mood. Stone paths are a great variant for a garden design close to nature, and pebbles are a fantastic idea! First of all, pebbles are easy to find, to handle and remind of sea. Second, it’s very easy to make patterns of them,...
25 Low Water Garden Landscaping Ideas
There’s no need to sacrifice curb appeal to save water. Here are some smart low water landscaping ideas that will make your garden and other outdoor spaces appealing without much water. Let’s take a look at these options. Ground Cover Ground cover is essential in exposed areas for retaining moisture and preventing soil erosion. Drought...
Casa Takuri With Trees Growing Through It
The Tacuri House, or Casa Tacuri, is built by Ecuadorian studio Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos in a town known for its exceptional views of the Cumbayá Valley and its abundance of flora, including the native Algarrobo trees that grow all around. All of the existing Algarrobo trees on the property were retained, resulting in a timeless...
MINI LIVING Urban Cabin Inspired By Chinese Hutongs
Inspired by traditional hutongs but modernizing their principles to explore new and improved ideas of urban living, MINI LIVING presents a functional space for living. In a surface area of just 15m², the MINI LIVING urban cabin has everything that you may need. The cabin features a rounded form with sections sliced away and open...
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...
25 Outdoor Bathroom Ideas That Impress And Inspire
We’ve just discussed some outdoor showers and ways to style them, and today’s post is for those who feel like having a longer and more relaxing experience, for those of you who want a bathtub. How to style an outdoor bathtub, how to maintain privacy and what are some cool ideas? Let’s start! Privacy Privacy...









