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#double-height-living-space

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

5 hours ago

Renovation

JL Residence / Kiko Castello Branco Arquitetura + Lucas Cunha

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Renovation

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Renovation

What Is a Walkout Basement? Benefits and What to Consider

Design

Light, Space, and Proportion Coalesce in the Conrad Residence

5 hours ago

Renovation

JL Residence / Kiko Castello Branco Arquitetura + Lucas Cunha

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

What Is a Walkout Basement? Benefits and What to Consider

Walkout basements offer unique functionality, comfort, and versatility, enhancing home value and living space.

more#residential-architecture

Light, Space, and Proportion Coalesce in the Conrad Residence

The Conrad Residence demonstrates how interior spatial relationships and proportions, rather than external form, drive architectural design and create meaningful lived experiences.

#tiny-homes

21 hours ago

Design

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

Remodel

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Renovation

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

21 hours ago

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.

more#tiny-homes

UX design

7 hours ago

This Lounge Chair's Shape Is Precisely Why Two of Them Make a Sofa - Yanko Design

Bunch is a modular seating concept designed by Liam de la Bedoyere that allows individual lounge chairs to seamlessly combine into a cohesive sofa.

UK politics

fromIndependent

16 hours ago

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.

Graphic design

2 hours ago

This Item Designers Always Buy First at the Flea Market Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Designers prioritize art when shopping at flea markets for unique and affordable pieces.

Agriculture

8 hours ago

5 Vertical Farm Designs That Grow Food Inside Your Home and City - Yanko Design

Vertical farming offers a sustainable solution to food production, reducing waste and resource use while enhancing urban living.

Fashion & style

fromElite Traveler

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.

Upper West Side

fromRobb Report

Danish Architect Thomas Juul-Hansen on Shaping West Chelsea's Next Chapter

550 West 21st Street is a new 22-story condominium in West Chelsea, designed to fit harmoniously within its architectural context.

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

House in Cervello / arqbag

A single-family home designed by arqbag features two isolated volumes with an atrium for entrances and multipurpose space, completed in 2024.

9 hours ago

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Kaye is a new thirty-one-story building in Seattle with 324 apartments and various amenities designed by Grzywinski + Pons.

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

Single Person / Offhand Practice

A vintage houseware gallery named 'Single Person' was established in a 60-square-meter venue previously used as a street dinner.

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

House in Cervello / arqbag

A single-family home designed by arqbag features two isolated volumes with an atrium for entrances and multipurpose space, completed in 2024.

9 hours ago

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Kaye is a new thirty-one-story building in Seattle with 324 apartments and various amenities designed by Grzywinski + Pons.

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

Single Person / Offhand Practice

A vintage houseware gallery named 'Single Person' was established in a 60-square-meter venue previously used as a street dinner.

Infante House / Blaanc

The project in Lisbon reinterprets a 1950s building, balancing modern needs with respect for its original modernist design.

more#architecture

Berlin

10 months ago

10 Copenhagen Airbnbs That Showcase the City's Love of Design

Copenhagen offers a variety of unique Airbnb accommodations that reflect its renowned design and vibrant culture.

NYC real estate

An Artist Transformed This 300-Square-Foot NYC Rental After Winning the NYC Housing Lottery

Olivia Konys won the NYC Housing Lottery after years of difficult renting experiences, securing a stabilized apartment in Astoria, Queens.

#interior-design

23 hours ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks So Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.

How DJ Louise Chen Renovated Her 753-Square-Foot Paris Apartment (Hint: It Was All Smooth Sailing)

Louise Chen renovated her Paris apartment to be more family-friendly, inspired by nautical design elements to enhance functionality and light.

23 hours ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks So Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.

How DJ Louise Chen Renovated Her 753-Square-Foot Paris Apartment (Hint: It Was All Smooth Sailing)

Louise Chen renovated her Paris apartment to be more family-friendly, inspired by nautical design elements to enhance functionality and light.

more#interior-design

#retail-design

18 hours ago

Design

Senpop / amass

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.

18 hours ago

Design

Senpop / amass

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.

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#home-renovation

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

fromIndependent

16 hours ago

My favourite room: 'The thought of being chosen for Home of the Year went from being a joke to being a great motivator' - Inside Finbarr Collins' Stoneybatter remodel

Finbarr Collins transformed his neglected Dublin home into a contender for Home of the Year after initially tagging the show on Instagram.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

fromIndependent

16 hours ago

My favourite room: 'The thought of being chosen for Home of the Year went from being a joke to being a great motivator' - Inside Finbarr Collins' Stoneybatter remodel

Finbarr Collins transformed his neglected Dublin home into a contender for Home of the Year after initially tagging the show on Instagram.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

more#home-renovation

#furniture-design

22 hours ago

Design

This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

Design

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

22 hours ago

This Side Table Has No Legs: Its Two Storage Units Are the Structure - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Torque High Side Table redefines traditional side table design with innovative structural elements and enhanced functionality.

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

The LISBOA Lounge Chair features interchangeable seats, allowing adaptability to different living environments without changing the entire chair.

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

more#furniture-design

#home-design

fromRemodelista

Renovation

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

fromRemodelista

Renovation

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.

more#home-design

#tiny-house

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

2 months ago

Design

This 39-Foot Tiny Home Trades Loft Ladders for Apartment-Style Living - Yanko Design

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

2 months ago

Design

This 39-Foot Tiny Home Trades Loft Ladders for Apartment-Style Living - Yanko Design

more#tiny-house

#home-staging

LA real estate

A Stager Fixed This Open-Concept Layout - Now It's Actually Intentional

A vacant home in Dallas struggled to sell due to its open-concept design until a stager defined spaces, enhancing buyer appeal.

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.

LA real estate

A Stager Fixed This Open-Concept Layout - Now It's Actually Intentional

A vacant home in Dallas struggled to sell due to its open-concept design until a stager defined spaces, enhancing buyer appeal.

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.

more#home-staging

Dining

3 weeks ago

Not Everyone Wants a Kitchen Island Anymore - Here's What We're Seeing Instead

Kitchen islands are declining in popularity and being replaced by freestanding tables and sideboard shelving that provide equivalent functionality and storage benefits.

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

fromAol

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft in Brooklyn, transforming his space into a personal and professional growth opportunity.

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.

fromdomino

What to Do When Your Home Office Is Also Your Living Room

Transforming small spaces into functional work areas can be achieved with smart furniture choices and layout adjustments.

7 Best Tiny Home Outdoor Accessories That Turn a 300-Square-Foot Yard Into an Actual Living Room - Yanko Design

Small outdoor spaces require thoughtful, multifunctional accessories that maximize utility and aesthetics.

14 hours ago

Zdar Wooden Housing / Kuba & Pilar architekti

The urban layout of the apartment buildings follows a traditional city block design, creating a hierarchy of public and private spaces.

fromTasting Table

Reverse Your Fridge Door To Maximize Space In A Cramped Kitchen - Tasting Table

Reversible refrigerator doors can enhance kitchen flow, safety, and convenience by allowing for better placement and access.

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.

fromFlowingData

Ballroom design, many notes

The ballroom design features impractical elements like a stairway to nowhere and fake windows, emphasizing a focus on flashiness over functionality.

Renovation

#home-decor

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

Remodel

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

more#home-decor

IKEA's Newest Kitchen Storage Collection Is Made of Bamboo Wood

IKEA's NALBLECKA collection offers stylish bamboo and metal shelves for practical countertop organization.

#micro-dens

fromAol

LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

fromAol

LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

LA real estate

Designers Say Open Floor Plans Are Officially Dead - and This Tiny Room Is Taking Over

more#micro-dens

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft after 13 years of aspiration.

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

The Eames House Was Always Meant to Be Yours - Yanko Design

The Eames Pavilion System revives Charles and Ray Eames' vision for accessible modular architecture, drawing from their unpublished designs and ideas.

#small-space-living

Real estate

An Architect Reimagined Her 485-Square-Foot Studio with a Very Cool Lofted Steel Bedroom

This Couple's 250-Square-Foot Studio Somehow Fits Two Desks, a Dining Area - Even a Piano

A London couple maximizes their 250 square-foot studio apartment by incorporating two work-from-home setups, a piano, dining area, and lofted bedroom through strategic design and a cohesive pink/orange color palette.

Real estate

An Architect Reimagined Her 485-Square-Foot Studio with a Very Cool Lofted Steel Bedroom

This Couple's 250-Square-Foot Studio Somehow Fits Two Desks, a Dining Area - Even a Piano

more#small-space-living

This Living Room Was One Big Room - Now It's Three Smart Spaces

Creating flexible furniture solutions is essential for maximizing space in small apartments.

fromRemodelista

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.

fromBrownstoner

The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.

1 week ago

This Loft Kitchen Felt Cold - Now It's Warm, Functional, and Full of Storage

A loft kitchen was transformed from a commercial feel to a warm, personalized space with new cabinets and thoughtful design choices.

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.

1 week ago

Why Does Everything Look Like WSA?

The 1970s aesthetic of New York's WSA building influences various modern spaces with its atmospheric design and emotional cues.

fromDwell

3 weeks ago

What Live/Work Spaces Have Looked Like Through the Ages

Dual-purpose live/work housing has existed for centuries across cultures, with medieval European burgage plots and Japanese machiyas exemplifying how merchants historically integrated commerce and domestic life in single structures.

fromCurbed

The Minimalist's Soho Loft

Jessica Morgan, director of the Dia Art Foundation, prefers minimalism in her home, reflecting her aversion to possessions shaped by her past.

fromSocial Media Explorer

3 weeks ago

Project E Apartment / longwave studio

By utilizing this dual-entry condition, the design reorganizes the vertical circulation, placing the primary entrance on the upper level and redefining the ritual of returning home while transforming storage into an architectural façade.

Renovation

Custom Built Ins Address Changing Home Layout Needs Across Dallas, TX - Social Media Explorer

Dallas homeowners are adopting custom built-ins to address modern storage needs, support remote work, and optimize existing floor plans through integrated shelving, media walls, and flexible storage solutions.

6 months ago

9 Loft Beds That Will Double Your Functional Living Space

Loft beds maximize limited floor space by elevating the sleeping area to create room for desks, storage, play zones, and multifunctional living.