Though animal print might not have completely won you over with so many traditional homes overdoing it in the early 2000′s, there is still a way to incorporate these “neutral” patterns. With so many wide ranges of prints– think leopard, gator, zebra, hides, and more, it’s hard not to be attracted to the texture and pattern…
Getaway homes typically have an air about them that’s equal parts sophisticated and equal parts nonchalant. This Swedish Stockholm archipelago residence is accessed by boat a majority of the time and its small nature makes the experience all the more intimate. Interior architect Carouschka Streijffert is the creative mind behind this small timber residence, with an…
Tezuka Architects created an amazing space of education for the Fuji Kindergarten of Japan. With Japan and its typhoons being a known natural disaster of the region, the design was centered around an unlikely culprit. A giant, old zelkova tree that had survived the elements and a strong typhoon more than 50 years ago. The kindergarten…
A seemingly historical home in Singapore happens to be a delightful contemporary renovation on the inside. Changed out from a dark and dreary space to a light and fresh art deco inspired residence. While the exterior is ornate and interestingly carved out– the interior is sleek, seamless and modern. A sensory play on lighting hits the…
They say that everything is bigger in Texas. That certainly rings true for one grandparent’s household in Dallas. The homeowners and James Curan decided to build out a dreamy treehouse for their grandkids, and the outcome certainly doesn’t disappoint. Pretty much its own independent home from the main house, this “play house” is a mansion of…
The art of Bento has been around for ages in the Japanese culture, and though it has caught on quite a bit in the American culture, there’s still plenty to learn. Forget the brown paper bags with bento boxed lunches– you’ve got a sturdy little stacking eco-friendly container set to tote around (and these are stylish,…
Nestled in the heart of Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, Craft & Commerce is the perfect hotspot to getaway if you want some lunch time libations or an evening full of classic cocktails with an urban twist. It’s one of our local go-to spots in the neighborhood– and we have to say that the design by…
Water basins for powder rooms can be a tough decision, especially if this space is purely decorative. In a contemporary setting, this “Water Map” sink might be the perfect art based basin to implement. Designed by Julia Kononenko, this map sink focuses on the central streets of London in order to pay homage to the past…
Star Trek Mega Fan and UK resident, Tony Alleyne is likely one of the only people to have the self proclaimed title of “24th Century Interior Designer,” but his title ring true when you see what he did with his previous home. Admittedly a trekkie at his core, in the late 90s Alleyne proceeded to convert…
A Seaside residence in The Netherlands is a renovated gem thanks to Maxwan Architects. The once boring and bland home is now partial to unobstructed views and lots of glazing out to the seashore. Not only are the interior spaces updated with their seemingly effortless views, but the staircase is now a spiral piece of art….