A home can mean many things: a secure refuge, a daily workspace, or simply a place to rest between journeys. Calders House, a thoughtful budget family residence by narch in Catalonia, Spain, reimagines domestic life by dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior. With restrained concrete volumes, expansive sliding glass, and a utilitarian metallic mesh, … Read more

If the mood of 2020 has left you hesitant about the upcoming holiday season, now is the perfect moment to lift your spirits with a little celebration. Even if gatherings are smaller or virtual this year, decorating your front porch for Halloween is an easy way to bring joy to neighbors and passersby. A Halloween … Read more

The kitchen is where design and function meet, and updating this room can refresh the heart of your home for every season. While many homeowners have leaned toward modern kitchens with neutral palettes, tastes are shifting toward more textured, layered looks—eclectic, farmhouse, and rustic styles that embrace varied materials, finishes and colors. The eclectic kitchen, … Read more

If you haven’t prepared for Halloween yet, you’re not alone. This year has brought challenges and a new approach to gatherings, and holiday decorating will likely reflect a more home-centered, budget-conscious mindset. While Halloween 2020 feels different from past years, it’s still a chance to welcome a few close friends or family members in a … Read more

There are moments when updating a home’s walls with fresh finishes creates a polished, contemporary interior. Other times, the best approach is to remove the accreted layers added over decades to expose the building’s original structure and character. The transformation of an old art shop from the 1930s into a modern, functional office is a … Read more

Finding a green oasis within an urban setting can be difficult, and it becomes especially rare in a compact, constantly active city like Singapore. That scarcity is precisely what makes the Tembusu House, designed by Guz Architects, remarkable: it sits within a property that feels surrounded by lush vegetation, where carefully composed gardens and water … Read more

This article may contain affiliate links that will direct you to a particular smart home item. Clicking on a link may result in a portion of proceeds being paid to www.decoist.com Amazon Prime Day 2020 is here, and for tech enthusiasts it’s one of the most exciting shopping events of the year. Amazon is known … Read more

The spa-style bathroom has become a favorite choice for homeowners seeking a place to relax and recharge at home. At the center of many modern spa-inspired bathrooms sits a beautiful freestanding tub, and among the most elegant options are Japanese soaking tubs. Over the past two decades bathroom design has shifted toward larger spaces, refined … Read more

If you appreciate sustainable homes that prioritize smart design, simple solutions and an intuitive layout over high-tech gadgets, House-K in Tateyama, Japan is a striking example. Designed by N.A.O, this compact, future-focused residence pairs a warm, wood-clad interior with sliding glass walls and a restrained gray exterior. Set on a generous lot of over 1,200 … Read more

Renovating a home can take many forms: some homeowners choose dramatic transformations that replace the original character with multiple levels and an abundance of rooms; others prefer sensitive upgrades that preserve memories and the sense of history while making the house more functional and contemporary. The owners of the Mitchelton House opted for the latter. … Read more