Architecture studio Design, Bitches has completed a southern California home that takes cues from the traditional beach cottage and is meant to be “not too precious”. The B+B House is located in Venice Beach, a coastal town known for its mix of century-old bungalows and experimental contemporary architecture. Design, Bitches […]
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An Old French Barn Becomes a Modern Home for Extended Family
Tasked with renovating an old barn in Igornay, France, the Faure & Miniau Agency recently completed the Les Greniers de Babel house after two years of work. The clients had a desire to transform the barn to accommodate their family when they come visit on vacation. The project consisted of […]
Modern Cartridge Design: Why New Rifle Cartridges Are Superior to the Classics
Modern Cartridge Design is a series of tenets that guide how firearms and ammunition engineers have created most of the centerfire rifle rounds unveiled in recent years. This philosophy is one of the major drivers behind the accuracy gains in today’s rifles, whether we’re talking about custom rigs with eye-popping […]
Letting in more light and opening up spaces, Robert M. Gurney’s design transforms this traditional Georgetown rowhouse into a modern dwelling
Washington, D.C., USA Together with Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, Robert M. Gurney harmonizes historical with modern for Renovation 1662, a transformation of a home in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. For its harmonious design, Renovation 1662 has recently been awarded a 2022 American Architecture Award by The Chicago […]
The Josef Frank Effect: The Colorful and Exuberant Side of Swedish Modern Design Is Having a Moment
“When going bold with the wallpaper, it’s good to lean into another bold element,” explains Robert Highsmith, from AD100 firm Workstead. Highsmith paired the Klöverblad wallpaper by Josef Frank with a 19th-century New England drunkards path quilt in the guest room of a Hudson Valley Victorian home. “In this case, the quilt […]
Internet goes wild for mid-century modern house for sale in Green Bay
Social media went wild for a mid-century modern home in Allouez that’s for sale right now. The home at 3200 Waubenoor Drive’s angled roof and unique style has caught the attention of Green Bay area locals since the 1960s. ALLOUEZ – Since the 1960s, the Ottum House has turned heads […]
Modern Holzbox House blends with traditional German design
In Mainz, Germany, a new modern house by HGA Henning Grahn Architektur combines the best of historical architecture with a sleek modern shape. This is because an existing small family home was expanded to 2022 square meters in a massive sustainable remodel. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The young […]
45 Terrible Modern Home Design Trends That People Just Don’t Understand
Welcome to my humble abode! Well, you’re only welcome if you don’t judge my design choices! When decorating your home, the most important thing is that you feel safe, warm and comfortable there. Nobody else’s opinions should matter… Right? But if you’re an avid watcher or HGTV or you live […]
Inside 6 Homes That Prove Traditional Interior Design and Modern Style Really Do Go Together
“We’ll just fix it up a little bit.” That’s what Ashley Stark Kenner thought when she and husband Nick, founder and CEO of Just Salad, bought a town house on New York’s Upper East Side to make room for their growing family. The landmarked 19th-century building had a lot going […]
A Ruggedly Modern Sustainable Cottage in the Catskill Mountains
Maria Ibañez de Sendadiano and Todd Rouhe spent a decade hiking in the Catskill Mountains before securing the ideal spot to build the perfect escape from their life in Manhattan. The architects, who head their own New York City firm, IdS/R Architecture, chose to build the sustainable Catskills Cottage as […]
Mid-century modern living room ideas that feel right for now
Mid-century modern living rooms are a timeless trend with a stylish and enduring appeal. With a focus on clean lines, strong yet fluid silhouettes, organic shapes and a functional, pared-back aesthetic, mid-century designs fit seamlessly into contemporary homes and pair easily with other decor styles, making it an ideal approach […]
How to Mix Vintage and Modern Home Design in a Way That Works
Gone are the days of going to a traditional furniture store, seeing a floor model room setup you liked, then buying it and recreating the look lamp-for-lamp in your own home. Now, our homes are carefully “curated” in a way that’s supposed to reflect our personal style and philosophy—or at […]
Museo building to merge medicine and modern design in the Museum District
The coronavirus pandemic doesn’t seem to have slowed construction in Houston, as concrete trucks traverse the freeways and cranes add layers to the Jengalike structures that ultimately become midrise and high-rise buildings. Museo building to merge medicine and modern design in the Museum District An artist rendering of the northwest […]
Your Guide to Midcentury Modern Design in Metro Detroit
The back of Smith House at twilight. The Bloomfield Hills home, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is open for tours offered by Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. // Photograph by James Haefner One doesn’t have to go far in metro Detroit to find some of the most […]
Tarek and Christina Design a Modern Farmhouse Style That’d Make Chip and Jo Jealous
Chip and Joanna Gaines may be famed for popularizing the modern farmhouse look, but it appears that Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa have copped a similar style on the latest “Flip or Flop.” And we dare say it’s better than the original! In the Season 10 episode “Cut and […]
Inspiring and Beautiful Color Design, Modern Apartment Ideas from Moscow
Gorgeous room colors and elegant interior design with a French chic touch turn this apartment into a beautiful dwelling for a young family. Moscow’s apartment is envisioned by Daria Vasilkova, who designed the modern interiors for a couple inspired by the Parisian vibe. Bright colors and contemporary furnishings give a […]
Los Gatos Home Features Modern Design
LOS GATOS, CA — This home features modern design with large decks offering views of the surrounding mountains. Features include a kitchen that opens to a family room and living room/dining room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a breakfast room with large windows for views into the trees. […]
Must See Modern Exterior Home Pictures & Ideas Before You Renovate – 2020
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Hill Country Residence Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. […]
75 Beautiful Modern Exterior Home Pictures & Ideas – September, 2020
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Hill Country Residence Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. […]
8 Mid-Century Modern Decor & Style Ideas
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If it wasn’t obvious from all the pastel pink sofas and Danish sideboards lingering on your newsfeeds, midcentury-modern decor is still having a moment. Although sleek and timeless, the style can quickly monopolize a room (or make it appear dated) if it isn’t executed with care. The key to making […]