Textile designer Orla Kiely’s renovated London Terrace House, which now is punctuated by her distinctive palette and motifs. The owner didn’t want to compromise the Victorian nature of the house. The ground floor was originally two rooms; now it’s been transformed into one continuous space. To compensate for a low ceiling, Kiely’s team dug into...
Warm Manhattan Home With An Extensive Wood Use
This Manhattan renovated home belongs to an artist and takes the best of the views of the nearby Hudson River. The custom zinc cabinets and quartzite countertops reflect the sun as it sets over Manhattan. The apartment’s original fir beams and existing pipes were kept and painted. Though the apartment only has windows on one...
Minimalist Concrete Casa Branca In The Tropics
Sao Paulo-based architecture practice Studio MK27 designed ‘Casa Branca’, a concrete retreat inspired by Brazilian modernism. In order to withstand the area’s extreme tropical weather conditions, the minimal two-story structure was created with a combination of wood, concrete and white aluminum. To ensure air ventilation throughout the building, the architects decided on the installation of...
Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow With A Character
Located in a Los Angeles suburb’s mountainside, the town home became a bachelor’s dream with its comfortable, modern vibe. The owner knew that he gravitated towards a modern and minimalist aesthetic, but couldn’t figure out exactly what he wanted. Working with SHIALICE allowed him to discover both modern and mid-century works he could appreciate over...
Atmospheric Milan Home Full Of Unique Furniture
This 18th century palazzo in Milan was transformed by Dimore Studio into what they describe as “a container for contemporary life.” Every room differs from all the rest, and there’s a wide ranging mix of eras in the furnishings throughout — beautifully done. Vintage, mid-century modern, antique, minimalist – in every room furniture is a...
Mid-Century Modern Split-Level Ranch House
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design updated a split-level ranch house in Portland by introducing a clean white palette and vintage furnishings. The firm opened up the closed off kitchen, orienting it in the center of the living space. The décor style chosen is mid-century modern, and a restrained color palette—ebony floors, white walls, and textiles and...
Modern Casa Di Luce With Crisp White Interiors
Casa di Luce by Morrison Dilworth + Walls is located in Dallas, Texas. A small, white home both inside and out, it opens up to an enclosed courtyard via large glass doors that slide and stack into the walls and out of site, creating a seamless connectivity to both the small swimming pool and the...
Personalized Family Condo With Touches Of Blue
This light and airy Upper East Side condo is filled with plenty of personal touches, but still imparts an uncluttered and minimal aesthetic in all the right ways. Pops of color are introduced through accessories, plants and smaller furniture pieces. Even in the dining area, the ochre and blue tones have found their way in...
Modern House With Japanese Aesthetic On The Jerusalem Hills
The CY House, sat on a 350 sq m plot, has an aluminium-clad roof and wrap around windows that give a wonderful view of luscious olive trees, spiny cypress leaves and orange groves. The high-ceilings, glass walls and natural lighting harmoniously blend with the natural landscape and flora. Natural materials such as wood, concrete, iron,...
Family Retreat Mixes Rustic Materials With Modern Space-Saving Design
San Antonio-based firm Craig McMahon Architects finished this family’s seasonal retreat in San Marcos, Texas. Multiple built-ins, lofted sleeping areas, and other features allow it to accommodate many visitors. Dual porches bookend the home: one faces towards a creek, the other to where the sun sets. Craig threw a nod to this architectural tradition with...