The urban grid plays prominent in Antwerp-based nortstudio’s Urban Grid Bench Series, a seating system inspired by the inter-connectivity of modern urbanity. Couple and nortstudio design partners Jef De Brabander and Kathleen Opdenacker reference three primary shapes inspired by the rough forms and materials scattered around construction sites as the base foundation of their indoor/outdoor...
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Sculptural Office Addition In Contemporary Style
A couple of attorneys living in Malibu wanted a satellite office where they could not only work privately, but also meet with clients and bring in staff. The extension was constructed at the rear of the L-shaped residence built by American designer Geoffrey von Oeyen. The new building features wooden exterior walls and a highly...
25 Ideas To Add Beach Galore To Your Home
Whether you are decorating a beach house or just want to add a beach feel to your home for summer, there are some easy and cool ways to do that. Don’t go into old-fashioned solutions like a coral + turquoise color combo, sea creatures and stuff like that, try really cool and contemporary options that...
Endangered Seating Collection Inspired By Animals That Extinct
Designer Porky Hefer has created a series of oversized bean bags and hanging chairs to resemble different animals under threat in the wild. The Endangered seating collection includes an orangutan, a pygmy sloth, a polar bear, a great white shark and a blue whale – all of which are listed as vulnerable or endangered by...
25 Trendy Window Backsplashes With Pros And Cons
A kitchen backsplash isn’t only a functional thing, it’s part of decor that will highlight designs and looks. There are many trends and you may see more and more unique ideas to use plaster, glass, metal for making backsplashes and much more. The idea we are discussing today became popular several years ago and is...
25 Sunken Living Room Ideas That Are Cozy And Chic
A sunken conversation pit used to be a trend in the middle of the 20th century and the trend is coming back getting more interesting shapes. Now you can see not only sunken lounges, both outdoor and indoor ones, but also whole living rooms! Sounds cool, right? Let’s discuss indoor sunken living rooms and conversation...
Summer-Ready Terrace With Much Greenery And Wicker
It’s summer and it’s high time to decorate your outdoor spaces if you haven’t done so. Today we are sharing a cool example of how a modern and inviting terrace can look. First of all, the terrace was divided into zones: a living room, a dining room, a kitchen (a corner with a portable grill),...
RR201 Stool Collection Made From Polystyrene Waste
Recycling wastes and reusing them for various purposes is a great idea, which will always be in trend. The piece we are featuring today is one of these, it’s made of plastic waste from one of the world’s best restaurants. Called RR201, the polystyrene stools were commissioned by three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in...
Contemporary Loft With A Patio In The Middle
This canal home in Amsterdam was built in the beginning of the 17th century and now it was completely redesigned and renovated to fit modern living. The architects decided to make it really special using a cool idea: placing a patio in the center of the house and arranging all the spaces around it. Let’s...
Soft ABCD Seats That Remind Of Clouds
I think I’ve just found the most comfortable and soft furniture to rock in my home! British design studio Faye Toogood presented a new range of modular seating, which is sure to inspire you to rush to buy it for your home, too. Titled ABCD, the collection comprises four outsized cushions shaped like the first...









