Continuing the theme of Japanese décor, I’d like to show you some beautiful ideas for your front yard today. Just imagine – you come home after a long day and your front yard, which you see first, looks like an oasis of calmness and relaxation. That will happen if you design your front yard in Japanese...
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House With Gorgeous Views And Cedar Trees On The Plot
Studio Christopher Wright Architecture was enlisted to design Kayak Point House, a new home that celebrates the lush foliage the Pacific Northwest has to offer. The home’s design is informed by several preserved large cedar trees on the plot and is inspired by the Swiss heritage of one of the owners. Due to the desire...
Victorian Mansion Transformed Into An Art Haven
How do you transform a grand historic house into a youthful contemporary family home without diminishing the grandeur of its architectural heritage? This was the challenge faced by Claire Driscoll Delmar, and she managed to do it right reflecting their passion for art, travel and fashion. Given a completely blank canvas to work with, Claire...
LA Home Inspired By Medieval Castles And Industrial Buildings
This multi-storey California home by architecture firm Mutuus Studio was influenced by medieval castles and industrial buildings. Named after its location, the Hollywood Hills House is perched on a sloped property in Los Angeles that is dotted with shrubs, cacti and oak trees. The house was conceived for a couple who both work in the...
Villa Vught Inspired By The Layout Of Dutch Farmhouses
In the design of Villa Vught, a remote residence in the Dutch countryside, Mecanoo sought to reinterpret the region’s farm typology. Traditionally, the Dutch Hoeve is an ensemble of farmhouses and living quarters loosely clustered around a courtyard. The central open space is protected, yet open to the surrounding landscape — a spatial arrangement that...
Noise-Cancelling Dog House By Ford
We all love fireworks and fun parties that take place during this time of the year but many people are gearing up for this season of fireworks and anxious pets. It’s a December miracle then, that Ford has built a noise-cancelling doghouse offering pets some relief from the most manic month of the year. This...
Masque Chair Collection With A Modern Approach
The Masque Collection by Italian design company Suite 22 Contract takes inspiration from the shadow and reveals created through an open textural weave. At its essence, it is a timeless form imagined with a modern appeal. To achieve this level of technical and manufacturing proficiency, highly skilled European artisans along with cutting-edge technology work side...
What Is A Mid-Century Modern Home And 25 Examples
With its clean lines and eminently cool vibe, mid-century modern decor has been popular for about the last decade. The comfortable and stylish designs fit with today’s more casual lifestyle and open floor plans. What’s mid-century modern style? It’s really a reference to developments from the middle of the 20th century – mainly after World...
What Is A Cottage Style Home And 20 Examples
The word ‘cottage’, which was originally ‘cotter’, made a long way from meaning a peasant living in a small home with a barn to meaning just a small house. While the cottages of Europe serve as dwellings, the cottages of America usually refer to a vacation home. How does it look and how to pull...
Stylish Scandinavian Chair With Perfect Proportions
The piece we are featuring today is a fine example of Japandi or Scandinavian style, and the combo of materials makes It cozy and perfect for cold seasons. After daydreaming about the idea for over a year and even more time spent in 3D shape exploration, designer Magnus Skogsfjord has finally landed on the sleek...