“We tried to avoid going with trends and focus more on materials and objects that can stay with the client for a long time without losing aesthetic value,” Elena says. The homeowner wanted the space to feel personal, but also welcoming to her family and friends. “They were so thorough […]
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Mahwiti House, Lantern House and the Bivvy House are spectacular architectural design triumphs located in New Zealand’s most beautiful places
The result, completed earlier this year, is the “Living Pavilion”, which sleeps eight guests in four double bedrooms (all with en suites). Best of all, the four bedrooms are roughly the same size, and all have superb views – important when you have a group of alpha friends and/or fussy […]
Demand for Design Remains Strong
WASHINGTON, DC —Construction input prices rose 0.6% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.8% for the month. Construction input prices are 23.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input […]
Beacon model at Hill Tide Estates to showcase interior by Theory Design
Theory Design will showcase an interior design for Seagate Development Group’s furnished Beacon model – under construction at Hill Tide Estates on Boca Grande. A 19-homesite community, Hill Tide Estates features panoramic views of Boca Grande Pass, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Theory Design is also creating interiors […]
The Chic Home: Apartment alive with the sound of music, Home & Design News & Top Stories
As music lovers, lawyer Mark Cheng and his engineer wife Putri Wijaya wanted their home in Pipit Road to be designed around classical music, while incorporating luxe and Scandinavian elements. Also part-time piano teachers, the couple – both in their 20s – regularly host soirees for friends and family, so […]
Inside the dream home: Bold design layers black on black
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It was all there for Yves St-Cyr, in black and white. The brand new Toronto house he purchased five years ago was painted stark white, top to bottom. “I had a flash: ‘Yeah, I see it in black’,” St-Cyr recalls of his design plans for the three-storey home on Walmer […]
10 expert modern bedroom design ideas
Mastering a the art of modern bedroom ideas is easier said than done. People often think that it’s as simple as throwing together a few minimalist furnishings, but there’s a great deal of thought and planning that goes into creating a clean, beautiful, and functional space. So much more than […]
Around the house: Art Deco design still delights
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Homes Author of the article: Vicky Sanderson DXV’s deco-inpsired Belshire line pays homage to the early decades of the last century. Photo by Photo DXV Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links […]
Transforming Traditions: Winners of 2021 iF Design Award and Their Extravagant Interior Designs
Transforming Traditions: Winners of 2021 iF Design Award and Their Extravagant Interior Designs Courtesy of iF Design Awards Share Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/965407/transforming-traditions-winners-of-2021-if-design-awards-and-their-extravagant-interior-designs A room, a life. Nowadays we spend most of our time in closed spaces. Ideally, they should suit us and be conducive to […]
Step Inside a Dublin Home Where Art Deco Architecture and Modern Design Collide
Stand on the street and this home, in a well-heeled district of Dublin, looks like any other smart semi-detached house. However, hidden behind its unassuming 1930s façade is a surprise—an arching, spacious gallery of a property. Created by Dublin-based design firm LyonsKelly, the concept for the house is as evident […]
15 design tricks to make a small bathroom look bigger
There is an art to knowing how to make a small bathroom look bigger and if your decor ideas don’t match up to the size of your space, don’t worry, you are not alone. Tiny bathrooms are a common problem, whether you rent an apartment or are working on a […]
Where Design Lovers Should Go in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minnesota deserves to be known for more than just its frigid winters and 10,000 lakes. Instead, locals know the Twin Cities has a wealth of culture to offer both born and bred Minnesotans and visitors alike. “From historical St. Paul landmarks and modern Minneapolis architecture to the Mississippi River and […]
Can Interior Design Help Beat the Heat? This House Does It Right
SINGAPORE’S YEAR-ROUND swelter isn’t that different from the heat in Houston, New Orleans or New York’s subways come July and August. Close to the sea and equator, the island city-state averages temperatures of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and the relative humidity often reaches a wilting 100%. So a lot of the […]
Palm Beach man loses appeal in First Amendment case over mansion design
A federal appeals court has ruled the Palm Beach Architectural Commission didn’t violate resident Donald A. Burns’ First Amendment rights to freedom of expression by denying his request to build a modern-style house on an oceanfront property on the island’s North End. This month’s majority opinion — issued by the U.S Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit — generally supported the town’s long-standing position that […]