The homeowners of this 1940s house wanted more space for living but didn’t want to tear down the original building. Grasshopper Studio and Courtyard came up with an alternative solution: ‘courtyard urbanism’ that maintained the original structure while adding a multifunctional studio along the back alley. The architects added triple the usable square footage of...
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Modern Barn House With Relaxed Interiors
This gorgeous farmhouse in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was created by architect Lisa Rorich and interior decorator Robyn Constantinou. The whitewashed façade is classic yet burnt Japanese cedar-clad courtyards give it a contemporary feel that hints at the stylish young family for whom it was designed. The gable roof with wooden beams brings that barn yet...
Casa La Quinta: A Perfect Weekend Retreat
Summer is the time when everyone dreams of having a weekend home and those lucky guys who have one, think how to improve their house. This Mexican weekend house is sure to inspire you and make dream even more if you still don’t have a retreat. This house is designed by Pérez Palacios and Alfonso...
Best House and Apartment Designs of June 2018
In June 2018, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here the most interesting house and apartment designs among them. This house is a contemporary residence by MB Architecture, it’s a maintenance-free house that would last for decades to come. Maintenance-Free Modern House With Colorful Touches This stylish apartment belongs to a perfumer and...
How To Organize A Breakfast Bar: 25 Functional Ideas
In the conditions of lack of space not every zone and space you want can be accommodated. A breakfast nook is a great space to enjoy your mornings while having a meal and talking to your family but not everyone can have one, so what to do? Go for a breakfast bar! A breakfast bar...
Functional And Stylish 11-Foot-Wide Row House
Little House. Big City. This is a renovation project by Office of Architecture for a young family with two kids. This is a row house of only 11 feet wide but it is very welcoming and functional, let’s see how designers managed to renovate it to make it comfy. The house is 1,000-square-foot and now...
1930s Monochromatic House Redesigned In Modern Style
Curatorial House, situated in the city’s North Shore area, was built in the 1930 and then redesigned by Australian studio Arent & Pyke to let the owner’s extensive art collection take center stage. The original house is characterised by white-painted and curved facades intended to emulate the appearance of luxury ships that were popular during...
25 Easy Ways To Personalize A New Home
A new home or a rental isn’t only joy but also a lot of problems and cares. How to place old furniture in a new home? What to change at once and what to renovate a bit later? How to create a cozy ambience in every room of the house? All those changes may take...
25 Chalkboard Kitchen Backsplashes To Stand Out
Chalkboard is popular for home decor for many reasons, and it can be used everywhere, from kitchens to home offices. Chalkboard has a whole bunch of advantages: it’s budget-friendly, it inspires creativity, it’s interactive and adds interest to the space. Today I’m going to share some chalkboard kitchen backsplashes that may inspire you to go...
Traditional Japanese Home With Contemporary Details
If you like traditional Japanese architecture, I’m going to give a feast to your eyes! The home we are featuring today is a 53-year-old 2847 sq ft house that was renovated and styled for a young family of four. The house was renovated by ALTS design office, who decided to harmonize the existing favorable details...









