Editor's Pick
Creating your dream home can be challenging, whether it’s only a few small changes or a radical transformation. From the kitchen and living room to bedrooms and bathrooms, it’s important to find the right balance between simple elegance and creativity. Coordinating the material and color palette or adding some artistic touches that represent your style and interests can also complicate this task. Here you can find some of the most inspiring interior design ideas, taken from the various projects we’ve featured over the years. Completed by award-wining designers and architects, these projects aee all special.
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1 of 61A concrete extension designed to complement a traditional mountain chalet in a Swiss village. Located in the charming Arolla village in Switzerland, this traditional wood chalet has been transformed with a contemporary twist. Swiss architecture firm Deschenaux Follonier designed a
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The Lù Chatarme Mountain ChaletEditor's Pick
2 of 61A mid-century modern-inspired lounge chair that is as comfortable and practical as it is stylish. F[dropcap][/dropcap]ollowing on the footsteps of their critically acclaimed Day Bed, Glasgow-based multidisciplinary studio Instrmnt Applied Design (I—AD) - formerly Instrmnt - has launched a new furniture design that blends style a...
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Instrmnt Applied Design’s Lounge ChairEditor's Pick
3 of 61A brutalist-style concrete house perfectly nestled in a lush landscape with ocean views. Bunkeren, an architectural masterpiece by James Stockwell Architect, is a modern family home that combines brutalist design with sustainability and intimate spaces. Located in Whitebridge, a southern suburb of Newcastle, Australia, ...
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BunkerenEditor's Pick
4 of 61An inspiring project that merges two living spaces into one volume that also pays homage to vernacular architecture. Situated elegantly within Melbourne's inner suburbs, the Rose House 2 is a sterling exemplar of how simplicity in form and a refined material selection can shape an architectural masterstroke. Designed by ...
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Rose House 2Editor's Pick
5 of 61An ancient building and an old barn transformed into a modern single-family home. Located in the Prosito area, Switzerland, Ca'dal Mantova creates a link between ancient history and contemporary design. The large plot of land included two old buildings; one dating back to the mid-1400s, and the other - a stable - to the early 1900s. While the former incorporated recent additions from ...
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Ca’ dal MantovaEditor's Pick
6 of 61An ingenious shelving system with a modular design. Designed and made by Danish brand Moebe, the Shelving System provides a clever solution to create a custom storage unit for any space. The design combines a modular build with a timeless aesthetic and a creative connecting system that put a focus on simplicity. Instead of metal hardware, the Moebe Shelving System has solid oak wedges...
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Moebe’s Modular Shelving SystemEditor's Pick
7 of 61Artek Introduces a New Lighting Collection with Timeless Aesthetics and Versatile Applications Finnish design company Artek, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovative design, has recently unveiled the Kori Collection, a new lighting series designed in collaboration with Stockholm-based
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Artek’s Kori Series: An Elegant Blend of Form and FunctionEditor's Pick
8 of 61Vintage glass blocks meet modernist architecture cues in a collection of striking table and floor lamps. Believing in playfulness, in the concept of constant change, and in the importance of creating an imaginative home environment, Lithuanian design studio and brand Kismas makes distinctive lighting products that establish a ...
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Introducing KismasEditor's Pick
9 of 61A charming house that celebrates a rural setting via thoughtful design. Built in a beautiful area near the Adage river at the borders of the city of Verona, Italy, this gorgeous dwelling marries rustic details and contemporary features in a thoughtful way.
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A Country House In Chievo, ItalyEditor's Pick
10 of 61A concrete house nestled in a natural landscape at the edge of a national park. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated at the edge of the Carugo municipality in the picturesque region of Brianza, Italy, Casa ELL makes a lasting impression with its brutalist
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Casa ELLEditor's Pick
11 of 61With the use of mobile phones at an all-time high, it’s easy to become addicted to the feeling of being connected, always on, checking social media and notifications constantly, and running – or rather scrolling - away from FoMO. Yet with the rise in popularity of minimalism and slow living, alternatives have started to appear. Naturally,
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The Best Minimalist Phones for Mindful LivingEditor's Pick
12 of 61A new furniture brand that brings together the best of Japanese and Danish design. Danish and Japanese design have a lot in common. Both of them favor minimalism, material richness, function, and quality craftsmanship. The new Karimoku Case Study lifestyle brand is the perfect example. Created by Japan’s largest wooden furniture manufacturer
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Introducing Karimoku Case StudyEditor's Pick
13 of 61To be successful in architecture can require a great level of patience, as it’s not uncommon for projects to be shelved for years before finally seeing construction finished. In some cases this can be quite extreme, such as Gaudi’s Sagrada Família that’s been under construction since 1882 (and hopes to finish around 2026). One such in-progress project comes in the form of Jim Olson’s Cabin at L...
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A Cabin Decades in the MakingEditor's Pick
14 of 61A brutalist house designed with a range of creative details. Dating back to the 1960s, this building in the town of Ivrea, Italy, was completely transformed by architecture firm Archisbang. An excellent example of how stunning brutalist architecture can be, the volume now features a simple rectangular form with asymmet...
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Villa GNR by ArchisbangEditor's Pick
15 of 61An off-grid dwelling built inside an abandoned stone quarry. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom a distance, Ca'n Terra is indistinguishable from the natural landscape of the island of Menorca, Spain. That’s because this dwelling is actually located in an abandoned quarry that dates back to the 1930s. Madrid-based architecture firm
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Ca’n TerraEditor's Pick
16 of 61An 18th century winery, tastefully renovated and modernized. Located in southern Styria, a region with a rich wine making history, the Steinbach Keller Winery dates back to 1770. The owners hired the Graz-based designer Ulrike Tinnacher to transform the oldest building of the complex into a contemporary space that shares the same clarity and timelessness with the wines produced by the...
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The Steinbach Keller WineryEditor's Pick
17 of 61A popular furniture collection inspired by an error. Designed by Philippe Malouin for New Zealand-based design brand Resident, the successful Offset collection features a creative detail that sets it apart from other furniture designs. The
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The Offset CollectionEditor's Pick
18 of 61Antique and modern features brought together in a masterwork of interior design. A study in individuality and contrasts between historical and contemporary spaces, the Broletto Apartment fascinates with its distinctive design. Archiplan Studio completed the restoration process, which reminds of the same duality between o...
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The Brolettouno Apartment In MantuaEditor's Pick
19 of 61A dilapidated farmhouse thoughtfully transformed into a serene country house. Located in the South of France, twenty minutes away from Aix-en-Provence and about an hour from Marseille, this property is nestled in a pastoral landscape. The clients bought the land in 2001, complete with an old and abandoned farmhouse. Since they couldn’t refurbish the ruined building, they built themsel...
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MA HouseEditor's Pick
20 of 61[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ew things can transform a room more drastically than a fireplace. The warmth of the fire, the dancing flames, and the crackling of the wood logs as they burn all make a living space feel instantly cozy and welcoming. A modern wood burning stove can do much more than heat a home - it can elevate a room’s décor. This list gathers some of the world’s best stove designs, made by...
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Modern Wood Burning Stove Designs for Cozy HomesEditor's Pick
21 of 61An eco-friendly timber sanctuary on Norway's southern coast. Emerging from an experimental concept, Saltviga House is a picturesque wood-clad residence nestled along the southern coastline of Norway. Surrounded by trees while also overlooking the ocean, this...
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Saltviga HouseEditor's Pick
22 of 61A modern rustic design that re-imagines an old barn and farmhouse as a contemporary living space. Located in the village of Isola, Switzerland, Casa ME breathes new life into an old barn. Ruinelli Associati Architetti transformed the building completely to create a modern rustic living space. Apart from converting the agricultur...
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Casa MEEditor's Pick
23 of 61A stylish, minimalist and infinitely customizable collection of kitchen cabinet metal modules inspired by Italian industrial heritage. Modern homes require modern solutions. This also applies to the most used living space, the kitchen. In 2016, Italian designer Riccardo Randi created the first prototype for a freestanding modul...
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Introducing the Very Simple KitchenEditor's Pick
24 of 61Sour Bicycles: Affordability, Personalization, and Enjoyment Hailing from Dresden, Sour Bicycles is making a splash in the bike world by offering seven models and three forks of reasonably priced, high-quality steel bicycles. With a tailored powder coating process and numerous color choices, Sour Bicycles appeals to a diverse group o...
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Sour Bicycles’ Bad Granny: A Modern Spin on a Timeless CruiserEditor's Pick
25 of 61A minimal cluster house in a beautiful landscape. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it doesn’t design creative lamps, minimalist tea kettles, or elegant bath accessories, Danish studio Norm Architects creates stunning dwellings that showcase the best of Scandinavian design. Located north of Oslo, Gj...
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Gjøvik House By Norm ArchitectsEditor's Pick
26 of 61The renovation and expansion of an early 20th century duplex. Located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montréal, Canada, Les Passerelles is a red brick duplex that dates back to the early 20th century. The owners turned to local architecture firm La Shed Architecture to redesign the interiors and expand the home. Inspire...
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Les PasserellesEditor's Pick
27 of 61A contemporary house designed with pure interiors that remind of a white canvas. Built in an idyllic landscape in the Krkonoše mountains, Czech Republic, this wood-clad house features contemporary and minimalist interiors. Fránek Architects designed ...
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House in KrkonošeEditor's Pick
28 of 61Industrial-style flatware inspired by gatherings of people around good food and good conversation. Around the world and across cultures, people gather around to share meals and engage in conversations with loved ones, new acquaintances or even strangers. Intimate and universal at the same time, the act of sharing food connects people regardless of age, nationality and custom. The Conv...
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Introducing Conversational ObjectsEditor's Pick
29 of 61This house, located in the suburban area of North Kanto in the Saitama Prefecture in Japan, aims to reconcile the need for unique design and the convenience of prefabricated materials. Even though they are cheaper, increasingly more widespread, but also more practical and faster to build than traditional houses, prefabricated homes are still not completely embraced by the older or the younger g...
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The Module Grid HouseEditor's Pick
30 of 61An elegant extension and interior redesign focused on welcoming nature inside living spaces. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in a green area in ‘s Gravenwezel, Belgium, this house lacked a close link to the lush surroundings. The clients hired Antwerp-based studio LOW architecten to redesign the interiors and to add an extension to their family home...
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House for L&DEditor's Pick
31 of 61Aesthetic Ascension: The Step-by-Step Ladder's Artful Approach to Design Exciting news for design enthusiasts! Herman Studio has recently introduced the Step-by-Step Ladder, a functional and aesthetically pleasing product created for Danish design brand
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Step-by-Step Ladder by Herman StudioEditor's Pick
32 of 61A contemporary chalet designed to create a dialogue with a breathtaking landscape in the Italian Alps. Built in the Breuil-Cervinia Alpine resort, Climber’s Refuge has a sustainable design that also pays homage to the mountain landscape. LCA Architetti designed the contemporary
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The Climber’s RefugeEditor's Pick
33 of 61A modern and multi-functional wood-fired grill. Created by Kyoto-based designer Seiki Ishii of Seiki Design Studio, the BBQ&co grill brings modern, minimalist style to outdoor spaces like terraces, balconies, and gardens. This wood-fired grill may focus on functi...
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The Minimalist BBQ&co GrillEditor's Pick
34 of 61Inspired by pastoral sheds, this Australian farm and home is specially designed to thrive in a beautiful but harsh landscape. [dropcap]D[/dropcap]esigned by architecture firm Partners Hill, Longhouse is a one-of-a-kind farmstead and home. The volume has a low profile and elongated form that reference the pastoral shed vernacular but in a contemporary way. Located in Daylesford, Victor...
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The LonghouseEditor's Pick
35 of 61A sculptural observation tower built in a natural bird reserve. There's nothing like seeing a beautiful natural landscape from an elevated point, whether it's a viewing platform in the Alps or a tree house. Created as a landmark that also has a strong connection to its...
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Bird Observation Tower on GraswarderEditor's Pick
36 of 61[dropcap]E[/dropcap]levated above ground and nestled among branches, tree houses immerse inhabitants in nature and allow them to slow down and relax in a serene setting. Finding the perfect one to plan the trip of a lifetime is easy with our list of tree houses for rent. The concept may bring childhood memories to mind, but these cabins are ...
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Tree Houses For Rent: An Inspiring Travel ExperienceEditor's Pick
37 of 61A practical standing bird feeder inspired by architecture. Following on the footsteps of the Canal Birdhouse series, Amsterdam-based product and interior designer Frederik Roijé has launched another bird-friendly product. In a similar way to the ...
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Size Matters, A Corten Steel Standing Bird FeederEditor's Pick
38 of 61An artist's studio designed with a great balance between vernacular and contemporary features. Built in the town of Bachte-Maria-Leerne, in Deinze, Belgium, Studio SDS is an artist’s studio and office that joins a series of existing volumes. Graux & Baeyens Architecten designed the new structure with a simple silhouette and an
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Studio SDSEditor's Pick
39 of 61A reclaimed brick extension designed for a house from the 1860s. Completed by London-based architecture studio Alder Brisco, this new studio extension complements a house that dates back to the 1860s. The clients, illustrator and educator Peter Nencini and his partner, designer-maker Sally Nencini, asked the archit...
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Studio NenciniEditor's Pick
40 of 61Perhaps more than other styles, brutalist architecture, a 20th-century architectural style, has the unique ability to evoke powerful emotions. Brutalist buildings, with their raw concrete and béton brut, a French term for raw concrete, can inspire love or disdain, with few people finding themselves in between. This distinctive style, often linked to modernism, can trace its roots back to the wo...
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Brutalist Architecture GemsEditor's Pick
41 of 61A house designed with an angled roof that maximizes access to light in the main living spaces. Built within a suburban golfing estate in Ballarat, Australia, this residence stands out among gabled houses thanks to a contemporary design that maximizes access to sunlight throughout the year. When the clients commission...
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Ballarat HouseEditor's Pick
42 of 61A series of mesmerizing paintings that explore layers of movement. Born in 1989 in London, England, and now based in New York City, Joe Henry Baker is a versatile creative who works across a wide range of disciplines, from painting and sculpture to furniture and graphic design. His abstract artworks are both enigmatic and simple; ethereal and raw; personal yet universal. Using fabric ...
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STRATA by Joe Henry BakerEditor's Pick
43 of 61A historic brand that embodies the best of Italian design and innovation. Not many companies can say that they have reached the venerable age of 300 years, but then again, not many companies come close to the rich history of many Italian brands. Solari di Udine is one of the best of them. Established in 1725 (yes, really) in the small mountain town of Pesariis in Italy’s Carnia region...
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Introducing Solari di UdineEditor's Pick
44 of 61A line of ultra-minimal furniture for serene living spaces. New York-based Australian designer Ameé Allsop believes in creating products and interiors that evoke a sense of peace. With The Pure Minimalist line, she also explores the simplicity of form in relation with materiality. The
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The Pure Minimalist Collection