This ivy-covered farmhouse is not what you’d expect to find tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac in Oakland, California. It’s a leafy green oasis in the middle of a neighborhood. There are mature trees, flower boxes, swaths of ivy and tall hedges that make it feel like you’ve stumbled across a Secret Garden in...
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Stylish Dark Modern House In NYC Suburbs
Stuart Shanks Architecture has collaborated with B^space Studio to realize a custom residence outside of NYC. The dwelling is designed to reinterpret the traditional forms of the neighboring houses from the 1930s, stripped of all traditional decoration. Since the house is situated at the corner of a busy intersection, the design starts from the interior,...
City Cabin Retreat To Connect To Nature
Designed by Olson Kundig, City Cabin is a urban retreat located in one of Seattle’s most established residential areas. The client, an avid conservationist dedicated to preserving forests, asked for a private dwelling that would connect her to nature. Siting the 2,400-square-foot (223 sqm) house on the northwest corner of the lot maximizes garden areas...
54 Super Elegant Black And Gold Christmas Décor Ideas
The gold and black color combo is perhaps one of the most elegant ones, and it’s rather non-typical for Christmas, though it’s very popular for NYE. Not to change the decor in between the holidays, you may rock this color scheme at once and enjoy the look during all the holidays. Gold and black are...
Contemporary African Residence With Viewing Platforms
W DESIGN architecture studio introduces a contemporary residence nestled on the slopes of the Bronberg mountain, in South Africa. With the aim to merge landscape and architecture, the design generates a series of platforms to provide a spacious living environment with mesmerizing panoramic views. Between the steep, rocky slopes of the mountain, and the logistics...
Bungalow Etna In Mid-Century Modern Style
McKinley Bungalow Etna is a minimal space located in Montauk, New York, designed by Studio Robert McKinley. This property is a 1,490-square-foot space outfitted with furniture and objects meant to instill inspiration and relaxation. Originally built in 1958, the home features four bedrooms with three bathrooms overlooking a nearly half-acre lot. By taking inspiration from...
45 Relaxing And Harmonious Zen Bedrooms
What is zen? It’s harmony and relaxation; in an interior it is not only about Asian features but also about harmonious and very sleek minimalist style. You may use even the most minimalist colors like black, white or grey – there should be a harmony, nothing unnecessary, no abundant accessories and other things. Tan and...
100-Year-Old Balinese House Turned Into A Zen Retreat
Rumah Purnama, which in Bahasa Indonesian means “The House of the Full Moon”, is a 100-year-old Balinese wantilan home that Bali-based designer Maximilian Jencquel brought back to life two years ago, thoughtfully renovating and turning it into a holiday retreat. Restored over a period of one year though an adaptive, sustainable design approach, the pagoda-like, two-storey...
25 Non-Boring Black Walls To Add Drama
Black is a classic color that always works with any other, and many homeowners and designers started choosing it as a wall color, whether it’s an accent wall or all the walls, as moody spaces are in trend. But plain black walls don’t always work, they may seem boring just like plain white ones creating...
Best Furniture And Decor Ideas of October 2020
In October 2020, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here are the most interesting furniture and decor ideas among them. If you are a color addict, we have an idea to add it to your space in a very unexpected and new way – to the fireplace. 25 Jaw-Dropping Colorful Fireplace Designs The...









