The Butterfly Pavilion Emulates Rainforest in the Arab Emirate

Arab, Butterfly, Emirate, Emulates, Pavilion, Rainforest
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Designed by German studio 3deluxe the ornamental Butterfly Pavillon located on Noor Island in the Arab Emirate Sharjah is the first in a s...

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Maximalism by Mis’en scène 40

Maximalism, Mis’en, Scene
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I use the word maximalism to describe this stunning apartment by Mis’en scène 40 for a few different reasons. The sheer volume of pieces in th...

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Family Home in Toronto Focuses on Energy Efficiency

Efficiency, Energy, Family, Focuses, Home, Toronto
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Located in Toronto, Ontario Canada, The Counterpoint House designed by Paul Raff Studio Architects in 2014 was built to cater to the needs of a...

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Mid Century In Portland Oregon

Century, Oregon, Portland
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This mid century in Portland Oregon reminds me somewhat of a treehouse. The home is surrounded by lush beautiful old grown while perched on a...

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5 Top Lighting Trends for 2016

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Image: Sutro Architects

Lighting is a key architectural and design element in a home. And much like fashion, lighting trends change...

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Eichler in San Rafael California

California, Eichler, Rafael
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This Eichler in San Rafael California has already been sold but I can never get enough Eichler. Built in 1955, there are so many original...

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The Best 35 No-Money Ideas To Repurpose Old Doors

Best, Doors, Ideas, NoMoney, Repurpose
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As we know that repurposing things has become a hottest trend in home decor these days. The greatest advantage about upcycling projects is that...

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Contemporary Home in Mexico Features Glass Walls and Steel Bridges

Bridges, Contemporary, Features, Glass, Home, Mexico, Steel, Walls
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The contemporary home, La Casa en el Bosque, in Mexico City, Mexico, is composed of 2 volumes connected by steel bridges and glass flooring ...

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House Helmsman on the island of Foehr

Foehr, Helmsman, House, Island
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House Helmsman on the island of Foehr is simply a beautiful juxtaposition. 1814 was the birth of this Hotel, bed and breakfast? I don’;t...

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Italian Mountain Home Mixes Rustic With Modern

Home, Italian, Mixes, Modern, Mountain, Rustic
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Alfredo Vanotti completed the design of Casa VI, a private residence located in the Orobie Alps, at 3280 feet above sea level in Piateda, Ita...

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Portuguese Hillside House Balances Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

balances, Hillside, House, Indoor, Outdoor, Portuguese, Spaces
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Located in Gateira, Portugal, Casa na Galeria is a privately owned residence completed by Camarim Arquitectos in 2014. The hillside house, own...

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DIY Ideas For Creating Cool Garden or Yard Brick Projects

Brick, Cool, Creating, Garden, Ideas, Projects, Yard
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It is time to start making plans for this summer. Outdoor space is always the focal point of the summer home. When you are planning to make...

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Three-Story Spiral Addition Gives Miami Bungalow a Modern Twist

Addition, Bungalow, Gives, Miami, Modern, Spiral, ThreeStory, Twist
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A spiral 3-story concrete addition designed by Christian Wassmann was added to the 1930’s Sun Path House in Miami Beach, Florida. The unique de...

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Mid Century Modern primary colors

Century, Colors, Modern, primary
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Mid Century Modern primary colors are the name of the game with this house in Michigan City, IN. The house is listed for sale at a very...

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Mid century Melbourne by Holgar & Holgar

Century, Holgar, Melbourne
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This mid century Melbourne house by Holgar & Holgar is right there at the top for glam, mid century, and MCM architecture. I would expect to see...

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Modern Summerhouse Opens Up to Large Terrace and Pond in Brazil

Brazil, Large, Modern, Opens, Pond, summerhouse, Terrace
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This modern summerhouse near São Paulo, Brazil was specially developed by Studio Arthur Casas for a couple and their 3 grown-up daughters. The ...

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The Best Mother’s Day Gifts Can Easily Make

Best, Easily, Gifts, Mother’s
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Mother’;s Day is fast approaching. Ahhhh! Can it be true? It is a sweet time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. If you still have...

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Minimal Loft Near Berlin

Berlin, Loft, Minimal, Near
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This minimal loft near Berlin is a nice example of minimalism. I like that the walls and floor are white. The all white palette allows the the...

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5 Ways To Redo Kitchen Backsplash (Without Tearing It Out)

Backsplash, Kitchen, Redo, Tearing, Ways, Without
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The kitchen backsplash is often seen as one of the best opportunities to really be creative with your design. It’s a chance to play with a v...

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Contemporary in West Vancouver by Battersby Howat

Battersby, Contemporary, Howat, Vancouver, West
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Battersby Howat has a nice body of work. I typically don’;t post a lot of contemporary but for some reason the structure of this home...

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Renovated French Farmhouse Gets Modern Facelift

Facelift, Farmhouse, French, Gets, Modern, Renovated
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This 2012 renovated french farmhouse by Loïc Picquet Architecte blends an old farm structure with modern design ideas in Alsace, France. Both t...

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17 Cutest Miniature Stone Houses To Beautify Garden This Summer

Beautify, Cutest, Garden, Houses, Miniature, Stone, Summer, This
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There is no doubt, if you have a garden you must know it is the perfect place for enjoying the sun, breeze and green in your home. Garden is...

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Modern Office Design in Amsterdam Features Laid-Back Work Spaces

Amsterdam, Design, Features, LaidBack, Modern, Office, Spaces, Work
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Studio D/Dock was challenged by OVG Real Estate to design their new office space on the top floor of the famous green Edge Building in Amste...

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The Perfect Mid Century Home

Century, Home, Perfect
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Is this the perfect mid century home? For me it is very close to what I would call perfect. I featured this home back in 2011 but it has now hit...

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17th-Century Parisian Stables Transformed into Small Studio

17thCentury, Into, Parisian, Small, Stables, Studio, Transformed
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Local design studio Anne Rolland Architecte took on the ambitious task of converting a 17th-century horse stable into a small studio apartment ...

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Mid Century by Architect John Schwerdt

Architect, Century, John, Schwerdt
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This mid century home by architect John Schwerdt is exactly where I want to be in a few years. This home was built in 1964 and has been kept in...

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Landscape Architecture by Shades of Green

Architecture, Green, Landscape, Shades
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Landscape Architecture, is a term that describes exactly what Shades of Green does. They have a wonderful diversity of projects, you will find...

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Modern Japanese Hut Seamlessly Blends With Nature

Blends, Japanese, Modern, Nature, Seamlessly
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Tokyo-based Naoi Architecture & Design Office created the Hut in Tsujido to seamlessly integrate this family residence with its natural surro...

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House Transformation by Ohashi Design Studio

Design, House, Ohashi, Studio, Transformation
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This house transformation by Ohashi Design Studio is brilliant. The interiors of the house are not the things that caught my attention. I like...

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Ukrainian Bachelor Pad Blends Both Light and Dark Interiors

Bachelor, Blends, Both, Dark, Interiors, Light, Ukrainian
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Visualized by S&T architects, this apartment in Odessa, Ukraine blends somber and chic interiors. The project — named 9th Pearl — was imagined ...

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25 Clever Hideaway Projects You Want To Have at Home

Clever, Hideaway, Home, Projects, Want
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Want to get an extra space for storage or have a nice home organization, at the same time keep your home looking good? One of the best options...

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Colorful Modern Apartment

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This colorful modern apartment is bold in its use of primary colors. The kitchen with its bright yellow cabinets and orange faucet are not the...

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5 Must-Know Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

Contractor, Hiring, MustKnow, Remodeling, Tips
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Hiring a remodeling contractor can be intimidating. After all, sometimes it can seem like there are as many options out there as there are...

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