What used to be the family’s campsite on Lake Superior in Wisconsin is now a fascinating family retreat. The interiors of the 1,280-square-foot main house are dressed in clear basswood, reflecting warmth and evoking closeness to nature. Simple decor creates a clutter-free environment. Its unusual shape is framed by a storage building and woodshed made...
Art Full Modern Home With Refreshing And Simple Decor
The discerning eye of designer Urd Moll Gundermann can be seen throughout the 1953 North Zealand home she shares with husband Thomas Gundermann and their daughter Gaya — family heirloom furniture mixes effortlessly with more modern pieces and a really stunning art collection. The interiors are done in a popular modern color scheme: white and...
Bright And Airy Extension To A California Bungalow
This bright and airy extension to a California bungalow by Melbourne-based BG Architecture is all about flexible open plan living and a seamless transition between inside and out. These stylish family quarters are the perfect relaxed oasis from the bustle of the outside world. The home is full of natural light thanks to the expansive...
Stylish Modern Family Home With Industrial Touches
Mi3 is the name of a residential project completed by Cincopatasalgato in El Salvador. The clients requested a house that would allow them to entertain guests but, at the same time, to feel comfortable and to be able to enjoy life as a family. Given the requirements, the architects decided to make the bar an...
Dramatically Minimalist IK1 House With Bold Accents
Titled the IK1 House, this interior design project by Igor Statov has something to please all kinds of people. It’s minimalist, with a touch of old, vibrant yet subtle, Scandinavian with a hint of grunge. The interior is amazingly dramatic but what really gets my blood pumping are the colors. Igor uses a relatively de-saturated...
Relaxed Danish Home With Industrial And Vintage Vibes
This relaxed Danish home belongs to graphic designer Camilla Bjerre and web designer Torben Bank Larsen and their two young children, and it’s a great mix of vintage industrial pieces, classic design icons, homemade furniture and hand me downs from family and friends — all set off with lovely touches of color and a great...
Casa Chontay With Two Nature-Encircled Volumes
Located within a beautiful rural plot south-east of Lima, Peru, Casa Chontay by Marina Vella Arquitectos is an example of modern sustainable building. The residence blends with the landscape, mainly due to extensive use of natural materials, and exudes an optimum indoor-outdoor relationship. The two wings of the house are both encircled by vegetation, loosing...
Modern Open-Plan Renovation For A Usual Boxy Home
A glass-walled addition designed by architect Níall Hedderman unifies kitchen, dining, and living at a compact 1930s home. The home’s spacious rear garden offered ample room for an extension. A sheltered deck allows the residents to enjoy the outdoors even when the weather’s inclement. A glass wall, provided by Mitchell Glass, grants an immediate and...
Hocker Farm With A Traditional Exterior And Minimalist Interior
Do you like striking contrasts? If you do, then this modern take on a traditional chalet will impress you by the contrast between indoors and outdoors. Donald Architecture completed the design of Hocker Farm, a charming stone cottage. Constrained in size by the original garage footprint, the challenge was creating the extra rooms within a...
Eco-Friendly And Efficient Prefab Assembled In One Day
Only 29 hours were required to install this “off-the-shelf” Seattle prefab home that packs a plethora of energy efficient features. The project features passive design strategies to maximize natural daylighting and temperature control. The home incorporates ductless mini-split heating/cooling units—one in every room—that use inverter-driven compressors to provide exact control 100% of the time. Perhaps...