Step-down, or sunken, living spaces trace their roots to the late 1950s and are enjoying renewed popularity in contemporary interiors. This design approach—lowering a portion of the floor—offers practical benefits when increasing ceiling height isn’t possible. A lowered living area naturally defines zones in an open plan, creating intimate pockets without full-height walls. Using partitions, … Read more

City View Residence — Modernist Home in Austin, Texas City View Residence in Austin, Texas, designed by Dick Clark Architecture, embodies a clean, modernist aesthetic that feels like a year-round summer retreat. The exterior is predominantly whitewashed and offset by warm wood panels, while expansive ground-floor windows and glass-clad upper walls create strong visual connections … Read more

It’s that time of year again: the season for refreshing our home décor and adding a little festive flair. Halloween kicks everything off, and even if 2020 has felt like a long, frightening ride for many of us, we can still celebrate safely and in style. This year, many families are staying home, avoiding large … Read more

Light up your outdoor spaces with the Sponge lamp, a sculptural ceramic light created by designer Miguel Angel Garcia Belmonte. This distinctive outdoor lamp resembles a spherical sea sponge: a rounded form punctured by numerous organic pores that allow soft, warm light to breathe through the surface. Crafted from clay, the Sponge presents a tactile, … Read more

A midcentury modern bathroom combines clean lines, minimalist details, and a relaxed, timeless aesthetic. This enduring design style emphasizes functionality and simplicity while still allowing room for personality through color, texture, and fixtures. Whether you prefer a bright, airy space or a moody, dramatic retreat, midcentury-inspired bathrooms offer many tasteful directions that balance hygiene, comfort, … Read more

Radiators are essential in many homes, but their utilitarian appearance can clash with an otherwise polished interior. Fortunately, a wide variety of radiator covers are available to help you hide or style these unsightly heating units. Below we present a curated selection of ready-made and bespoke radiator covers, inspirational photos of custom installations, and practical … Read more

Loft Apartment in Chisinau by Grosu Art Studio Moldova, a compact landlocked country in Eastern Europe, offers a gentle continental climate with warm summers and mild, relatively dry winters. In the capital city of Chisinau, Grosu Art Studio has transformed an urban residence into the striking “Loft Apartment” — a contemporary interior that balances practical … Read more

Floating Conference Table and Hybrid Desk by Jovo Bozhinovski Bulgarian designer Jovo Bozhinovski devised a striking modern conference table that creates the illusion of floating. This hybrid desk and meeting table was developed for a construction company in Bulgaria and combines executive functionality with a contemporary, sculptural aesthetic. The design blends a raised manager’s platform … Read more

We know photos can be a great source of design inspiration. This article may refer to decor items and sources for reference. Looking to brighten your home with a touch of handmade glamour? A DIY pendant light is one of the fastest ways to add character, warmth, and style to any room. This guide gathers … Read more

John. Throne. Potty. Commode. These playful names all point to the same essential household fixture: the bathroom. Traditionally defined as a room or building containing at least one toilet, modern bathrooms have evolved far beyond mere function. Advances in design and technology have transformed these rooms into comfortable, stylish retreats where form and convenience coexist. … Read more