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March 12, 2020
35 Pictures of Red Curtain that Inspire

Red, when used in virtually any area of interior design, always makes a bold statement. Rich and warm, this color can invoke strong emotions, define a living space and create a hypnotic mood at the same time. In this series of 35 photos, you will see real homes making great use of a well known […]

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March 12, 2020
Modern Open Wood House in Seattle

With its unique angles and slopes, this house in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington, has a very fresh feel. Set by a lake, large trees and brightly colored green grass also surround the home. The design firm Peter Cohan drew up the concept and saw their idea through when the house was build. A dark honey toned […]

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March 12, 2020
Pattern Heavy Contemporary Croatian Apartment

Fun patterns and intense colors are used to frame out this spacious, modern apartment in Croatia. Together, Sonja Brstina and design company Gradnja pooled their resources and skillfully transformed a roomy apartment with a lot of potential into a living work of art. Thoughtful touches like a built in dark wood shelves and a small indoor rock […]

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March 12, 2020
Quirky and Colorful Urban Home

Even from the outside, there are subtle hints of the abstract present. A white concrete fence with grid patterned metal paneling frames the yard, holding a two level white house with gray accents within its boundaries. A huge red door moves on a center access, allowing visitors to push it open from the left or […]

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March 12, 2020
Multilevel Vancouver Luxury Apartment

Spanning three enormous levels, this Vancouver apartment-penthouse hybrid was definitely designed with decadence in mind. Hints of luxury are literally visible in each and every room. The master bedroom’s intricately designed ceiling features beams, arches, sky lights and cutouts. Four crystal chandeliers hang down, catching the light from the room’s floor to ceilings windows. Modern style […]

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March 12, 2020
Creative Lakeside Retreat Exterior Design Doubles as Golf Range

Ironically, this Upstate New York home designed by GLUCK + rests in a location ideal for leisurely days at the golf course. A bird’s eye view of the home reveals that it has been constructed to literally be one with nature. Instead of shingles, the roofs have been thatched with living grass. A structure made of wood […]

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March 12, 2020
Abstract Apartment Interior Design

By utilizing conceptual art and abstract furniture designs, the eye naturally moves along every edge of this apartment as it is almost impossible to focus on a single element. Design company Blu Water Studio created a never ending action in the form of real interior design innovation via an abundance of styles and colors. A tri-colored headboard […]

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March 12, 2020
Open Studio Apartment in Sweden

Typically, studio apartments are seen as stepping stones for professionals working their way up the ranks. Living in a one or two bedroom pad might be ideal for some, but the cozy studio apartment can still be decorated to the hilt. This quaint Swedish apartment includes all amenities, but in a much smaller package. With the […]

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March 12, 2020
Modern Greek Home Defies Gravity

This home, constructed in Kifissia, Greece, looks as if it is suspended in mid-air by a single concrete pillar. A closer look, however, reveals that there are glass walls holding up the structure towering over the first floor. The concrete block has no windows in the front, adding an aura of mystery. Glass and concrete […]

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March 12, 2020
Canadian Penthouse Emits Style and Grace

Although it should be apparent, it is worth noting that this custom designed penthouse was recently sold for $21 million. Aside from its astronomical price, this Canadian penthouse might not be suitable for those with the most conservative tastes. A decidedly Middle Eastern and modern vibe is present in the living area, with various stripes, […]

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