The Royal Institute of British Architects has awarded the House of the Year award to the Flint House, a home in the British countryside that’s made from natural materials and, notably, shaped like a wedge. On first glance the home could be mistaken for an ancient medieval structure rising naturally out of the ground, but […]

Black can be a scary color for homeowners. People consider it too bold of a choice for their simple home decor. However, the proper application of black for walls in the home can do a tremendous amount of design work without feeling over-the-top. Instead of painting an entire room black, try doing just one accent […]

You’ve never seen a dividing screen like this before. A small apartment in Sydney needed a solution for separating the dining room from the kitchen. The idea they decided on is remarkably sophisticated, yet incredibly simple. Two slatted wood panels were placed on tracks in the floor and ceiling to create a sliding screen in […]

The word ‘perfect’ is thrown around loosely these days, but this monochromatic bathroom is totally deserving of the title. There is no element of this modern bathroom that has gone overlooked, from the marble platform to the black paneling on the walls and floor. A standalone bathtub rests next to the glass enclosure housing the […]

Scandinavian style and Christmas decorations are the perfect match. The basic contrast between stark white and natural elements like wreaths and twigs is immaculate. This idea of sheer simplicity for Christmas decorations creates a beautiful, elegant, and serene look for your home. The key is to keep things simple and let the texture be the […]

Looking for an easy, high-style way to spice up the decor in your bathroom? A gallery wall is the answer. Most bathrooms have plenty of extra wall space that’s often left blank or only features one or two small pieces of art. Instead of keeping things sparse, filling the space with artwork has a tremendously […]

There are very few rooms in a house where a contrasting variety of patterns can work together to enhance the design. Yet this is exactly how many modern bathrooms thrive. The key is using tiles in creative combinations. On paper the idea of putting a busy hexagonal pattern next to traditional rectangular tile and directly […]

How do you design a home for the rainforest? By putting the emphasis on nature. This home in the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland, Australia has a black plastic cladding and mirrored windows so that it seemingly recedes into the forest around it. Those same floor-to-ceiling windows create a dramatic view of the trees from within […]

Joseph Eichler homes have an incredibly distinctive look that is revered in the design world. What’s amazing is that they look even better when they’ve been updated to fit into contemporary design standards. A 1970s Eichler home was recently renovated and the results are phenomenal. The characteristic vaulted, triangular ceiling in the main living area […]

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, there are more fancy dinners than any other time of year. Now is the time to bring your A game to your table settings. You can still keep your tablescape cozy while simultaneously making it glamorous. Start by adding special little details around the table like ornaments or pine […]