The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-sabi is based on the idea of beauty of imperfection. This old complicated concept comes from Zen Buddhism thus sharing its characteristics like austerity and communication with nature. Wabi-sabi is all about asymmetry, modesty, and simplicity – nothing polished, nothing glittered, just enjoy the real textures and looks. Wabi-sabi styles pairs...
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Modern Home Extension For Art Collectors
This 19th century long house in Waterloo, Belgium, was transformed by architect Louis Paillard into a lived gallery space for a pair of art collectors. The project comprises a wood-clad extension with views toward a raised park, which gives the impression of an urban barn. The extension is an anamorphic, wood-clad house. Developed for a...
Contemporary Meets Rustic Home With Love To Outdoors
Blaze Makoid Architecture has recently completed a modern house in Teton Village, Wyoming, for an active family of five who love the outdoors. The house has a cedar shingle, gabled roof with eaves that extend to protect the reclaimed barn wood siding from the elements. A ribbon of rustic local fieldstone runs the perimeter of...
1940 Stone House Turned Contemporary And Chic
This house was originally built in 1940s and it has been recently bought by a couple with two children to move away from the city. It has been a jumble of stone-built structures in an agrarian community and then it has been completely transformed by COVO Interiores. The renovated home embraces the building’s humble origins...
Minimalist Home Infused With Old Reclaimed Wood
What happens when you mix up styles and use materials that are non-typical? You get a gorgeous home with plenty of character! This house from Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy is a relevant example. The place was renovated and remodeled by Outlinestudio74 in 2019. It has a minimalist design but at the same time it is clad...
59 Stylish And Dramatic Masculine Home Offices
If you are a guy and used to work at home, here are some cool ideas how to design a home office for you. You may choose any style you prefer and realize it in your home office, for example – classical, strict, minimalist, casual or any other. Usual masculine features are dark colors, squared...
50 Soothing Outdoor Spa Ideas For Your Home
Summer is time for outdoors! Eating outside, swimming outside, walking and many other things – it’s so awesome to do all that! Having a rest outside is even more important, especially if you spend the whole day in the office, so today I’d like to share the most relaxing outdoor spaces – home spas! A...
48 Stylish And Smart Ideas For Soundproofing At Home
If you want to be able to afford a little more sound inside your house than a mosquito’s buzz but can’t sound proof your house there are some decorative ways to increase sound insulation. This is especially useful for those who live in a rented house or rather apartment where the walls are thin as...
Victoria + Albert Colorful Bathtubs For Modern Homes
We’ve already shared some bathtubs by Victoria + Albert, and today’s article is also about its creations. The company is manufacturing tubs of Englishcast, the company’s proprietary tub material that takes the preternaturally durable and lovely material of Volcanic Limestone, finely mills it, and blends it with quality resins. Now imagine if that very same...
Beach Home That Merges Modern And Traditional
Built for a family of eight living in Newport Beach, California, this modern home resides in a traditional neighborhood, requiring Brandon Architects to merge the two styles. The architects worked with interior design firm, Bonesteel Trout Hall, to help bring the owners’ modern taste to life with high-end finishes and unique details throughout. The six...