South African practice Antonio Zaninovic Architecture Studio has overhauled a 1960s house in Cape Town with designer Tara Bean, adding outdoor areas to make the most of its ocean views. The four-storey Icaria House serves as a holiday home for a South African who grew up in the city and now lives in New York....
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25 Vintage Accents For Trendy Home Décor
With all that minimalism, contemporary décor and modern spaces we’ve forgotten about vintage and shabby chic styles that were super hot several years ago. But what goes around comes around — especially when it comes to home decor trends! This year a nod to vintage and traditional detailing — things like spooled legs, spindles, furnishings...
Best Furniture And Decor Ideas of February 2020
In February 2020, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here are the most interesting furniture and decor ideas among them. Dark interior doors are one of the hottest home décor trends this year and we’d like to share some ideas and inspiration to use them. 25 Dark Interior Doors For Instant Drama Californian...
Cozy Modern Farmhouse With European Flair
A combination of traditional farm style and casual luxury make this home in Fulton County Georgia one of the grandest examples of modern farmhouse style around. The two-story house encompasses an impressive 6,608 square feet and there’s a spectacular pool area too. Built by Steve Powell Homes, the large house has five bedrooms and seven...
Refined Cedar-Clad House With Wood Interiors
Long Island architecture studio Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates has created a house in Amagansett, New York with wood prevalent inside and out to highlight the vernacular architecture in the region. The family home comprises two gabled wings that are linked by a lower portion whose roofline nestles into their sides. Kevin O’Sullivan + Associates (KOS+A)...
An Abandoned Shed Turned Into A Barn Home
Architect Louis Beliveau of La Firme studio has overhauled a decrepit barn in Quebec by turning its hollow core into a holiday home for two city dwellers. The architects disassembled an old shed and moving it to a new location on a farmhouse property. Because the foundations had to be reworked, every salvageable piece of...
Contemporary Holiday Retreat For Social Interaction
FGMF Arquitetos recently completed Casa Jordão for a family in Monte-Mor, São Paulo that longed for a holiday retreat. The single-story structure is located on a stud farm that dictates building codes for the area. One of the main rules required that they use clay for the roof, a common sight in Brazilian architecture. With...
Spanish Colonial House With A Bold Modern Interior
California firm Síol Studios has maintained the historical character of a 1920s dwelling while adding contemporary elements, including an eclectic array of furnishings and artwork. the Genesee project encompasses 1,848 square feet (172 square meters) and is a second home for the family. The Spanish colonial revival-style house has white-painted stucco facades and a red-tile...
Urban Retreat With Californian And Japanese Aesthetics
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...
Unique South African House Built Among The Trees
The Mabote House was designed by studio Nicholas Plewman Architects and is located in South Africa; it features amazing views of the beautiful landscape and a strong connection to it via a series of transitional and external spaces meant to beautifully complement the interior. The natural elements were prioritized throughout the project and inside you...









