Diligently crafted using shipping containers, reclaimed wood and steel, this net-zero home in Boulder, Colorado is sited on an elevated 9,375 square-foot lot. Completely handcrafted by homeowners and designers, Mark Gelband and Courtney Loveman, in collaboration with local architect Mark Gerwing, the house features two shipping containers that perfectly fit the rectilinear lot. The residential...
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Contemporary Townhouse Added To 1880s Duplex Restoration
Architect Guillaume Lévesque has converted an 1880s duplex in Montreal, Canada, into two apartments while adding a contemporary townhouse at the back of the existing building. The project integrates heritage architecture with modern aesthetics, achieving a harmonious balance between the two. The original 60m2 building has been fully restored and converted into two light-filled apartments,...
Off-Grid Olive House In Mallorca Mountains
This off-grid guesthouse was built by studio Mar Plus Ask has built in Mallorca, Spain, for creatives in need of a quiet escape. Tucked away high up in Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains, the Olive House are run year-round by Mar Plus Ask as a silent refuge where solo architects, writers and artists can stay free from...
Contemporary House Of Three Gable Roof Volumes
The unusual and repetitive design of this residence in Hollywood Hills is inspired by The Kimbell Art Museum in Texas which has a similar structure but with arched and rounded volumes. The house is located in Los Angeles and was designed by studio Standard Architecture. You may see three simple volumes that are parallel to...
Contemporary Tropical Home With Extensive Glazing
Tropical plants, glass and chunks of rock feature in this holiday home in Guarujá, Brazil, designed by local studios Zalc Arquitetura and Rua 141. Called House NK, the home spans 400 square meters on a 525-square-metre plot with lush plantings, a garden, outdoor swimming pool and a covered patio. Perimeter property walls are also filled...
56 Awesome Mini Ponds To Complete Your Outdoor Décor
Water is the source of life, it’s so refreshing and so natural in every space! Backyard ponds, fountains and other water bodies can enliven your patio or garden easily. If you don’t have enough space to accommodate a pond or you consider making it too difficult, we offer you to decorate your outdoor space with...
A Modern-Day Medieval Castle With Views
Nestled high above Los Angeles in the Hollywood hills, this residence was conceived as a modern-day medieval castle whose breathtaking views and compact footprint are matched by an oddball grandeur that fuses industrial chic and old-world interiors. The house was designed by Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio and she took cues from the owners’ travels...
49 Cheerful Summer Living Room Décor Ideas
It’s almost summer now and we mostly spend time outdoors as the weather is fantastic! Outdoor bedrooms, patios, terraces and sunrooms are favorite places to spend time now. But what about bringing a summer feel indoors? It’s not really as difficult and expensive as it seems. Start from your living room! Colors To get a...
Greek Villa Mandra With Scandinavian Design
The 6-bedroom house in Mykonos by in Mykonos unfolds around an outdoors living area that can be used throughout the day in the true spirit of laid-back summer living. At the same time, the use of traditional materials such as lime-wash, stone and wood in combination with an aesthetic of Scandinavian minimalism evokes the island’s...
Best Room Design Ideas of April 2020
In April 2020, we’ve shown you a lot of cool stuff. Here are the most interesting room design ideas among them. Barn and rustic styles are among the coziest and most welcoming, so lets see how to design a bathroom with them in mind. 60 Cozy Barn Bathroom Design Ideas In case you already have...