Jessica Lagrange is the creator of this wonderfully light and airy interior. In the living room, the timeless design utilises neutral coloured wooden floors and white walls to really lift open the space. To add a contrast to the warming living room, the kitchen has dark wooden cupboards with chrome fixtures that have a slightly masculine feel. As we move into the study area, we are again greeted by an all new visual experience. Red patterned wallpaper, red curtains and red leather furniture brighten up the room and really add a stark contrast to the white walls. The mixture of textures, fabrics and colours make this apartment a delight to be in, with so many sensory experiences you would definitely not get bored of this decor.

This two storey, top heavy house echoes industrial design with its raw concrete facades, wooden slatted exterior and metal frames. The two volumes of the house are made out of entirely different materials to help give definition and character to the house. The ground floor has been created using very raw concrete and the top floor utilises wooden slatted facades. The architects at VARDAstudio in Paphos, Cyprus have developed this ultra modern, industrialised house that has depth and individuality. Inside, the interior walls and ceilings are raw grey concrete, while the floor is a grey polished stone. The furnishings are modern with chrome detailing and dark metal fixtures, and the slight splashes of colour help to bring warmth into the room.

This Japanese house uses a bizarre combination of incompatible materials to complete its unusual styling. A mixture of concrete, glass, metal, wood and plaster make up the exterior and interior of this house, and even know the miss matched materials don’t seem like they would work, the designers at Tato Architects have proven this theory wrong. The two-storey house has a fantastic view of the city district and is located on a gentle hillside in Osaka, Japan. The high ceilings and large windows give the rooms a spacious feel, while the wooden beams and endless gaps and unfinished walls make the house look like a never ending puzzle. This house, however strange and bizarre, is a perfect example of how a good architect can make incompatible materials and styles look like they were meant to be used together.

Most houses in this day and age have parking facilities on the ground floor of the building, but this construction utilises the space on the roof terrace by converting it into a perfect miniature parking lot for the resident’s cars. The roof has absolutely startling views of the San Gabriel Mountains in the North East of Los Angeles and is located on the side of an earthy hilltop. The architectural company Anonymous Architects have designed this truly fantastic property using raw materials such as concrete and wood, and have made the most of the views by adding a balcony to the rear of the house. Inside the interior is impeccable, with sleek white walls and natural flooring it is the epitome of spaciousness and modernity.

With fantastic views of the river Hay in Amsterdam, The Netherlands this gorgeous apartment is filled with organic lines and natural colourings. Developed by Remy Meijers, this apartment has a complex, yet simple design with multiple textured walls, delicately patterned wallpaper and plush furnishings. The living space has stunning views of the river and focuses on social gatherings with its round booth style dining table and cosy atmosphere. The kitchen is compact, yet functional with gorgeous wooden cabinets and gloss white work surfaces. As we look into the bathroom, the neutral coloured tiled walls and glass fronted shower make the room look open and inviting, whilst still being fit for purpose. The very unusual light fixtures in the bathroom reflect a wonderful pattern across the wall which adds real depth and definition to the rooms overall appearance.

This beautiful house is the work of renowned architect James Cioffi and was built in 2006 on a huge plot with perfect view of the mountains. The linear structure of this building is typical of modern design, yet the earthy colour palette chosen, is reminiscent of a desert styled outhouse. One of the unusual features of this house is the corrugated metal roofing that overhangs the patio, and the raw concrete breeze blocks that surround the house. This almost industrial addition to this desert styled house, makes a very unique design. Inside, the interior is a mirror of the exterior with earthy hues and a warm and inviting look. The very unusual textured stone wall in the living area is a stunning feature in this room, and really adds to the very natural, dusky style of the house.

This modern family house is located on the outskirts of Ljubljana in Slovenia and is situated on beautiful rolling hills with lush green vegetation. The house was created by Multiplan Arhitekti, and has been build with a fantastic combination of glass, metal, raw concrete and a large amount of wooden panelling. Inside, the living room of house has large floor to ceiling windows and a sliding glass door that lead out onto balcony. With this room being surrounded by trees, the view makes you feel like you are in a luxurious tree house, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The style of the interior is very simple; white walls and natural wooden floors. With its wooden furniture and delicate textiles this house is a true reflection of natural living.

With true eclectic styling this exquisite house, located in Boston, Maine, USA, is a fantastically diverse house with an abundance of character. Designed by American architectural firm Hudson Interior Design, this house has creativity imbued into every corner, every nook and every room. The living room has a slightly classical look, with its opulent fire surround and wing-back styled chairs, yet it has touches of rusticism with its textured walls and old wooden coffee table. If we move into the dining room, the striking red upholstered chairs grab you straight away, followed by the wonderfully subtle striped wallpaper. One of the best features of this house is the bookcase in the study. The colour coded books that are organised in an array of rainbow colours makes a real statement in this already creative room. This is an absolutely stunning creation.

This compact, yet functional modern house is located on the east coast of the Great Barrier Island in New Zealand, and has absolutely breath-taking views of the sea whilst being surrounded by the comfort of the hills. The black stained wooden slats are very modern in style while the geometric shape adds to an already contemporary feel. One of the main features of this house is the large floor to ceiling glass doors that open the whole house up and break the boundary between the outside and inside. When the house is subject to severe weather, there are wooden panels that shut tight over the glass doors in order to give added protection to the house. Inside, the interior has natural wooden floors and walls, which give the home a warm and inviting feel. Designed by Fearon Hay Architects.

This gorgeous, cosy apartment was recently renovated and redesigned by architect and artist Deniala Nystrom. It is only about 70 meters squared and is located in an old building built in 1931 in central Stockholm, Sweden. Although Swedish style is very prominent and bold, this apartment actually has a very different style altogether. It’s very masculine appearance with dark furniture and white walls makes it look contemporary and in keeping with New York styling. Despite its deceiving appearance, the apartment is in fact a studio apartment with the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom all in the same space. Each different part of the living space has been sectioned off with translucent drapery in order to give it some privacy without making it look too small. Photos by PerJansson.