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March 13, 2020
Classic and Modern Nantucket Home Hybrids

Although the outside of a house often matches the interior, this Nantucket Island home has styles that defies common assumptions. Red brick chimneys and bay windows help this modernly designed home to blend in with its neighbors, but only from the outside. Cool steel countertops and light fixtures give the kitchen a somewhat futurist feel, […]

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March 13, 2020
Modern Cabin on the Mountainside

Along the side of a mountain, Gogl Architekten designed an ode to the great outdoors, complete with a wrap around open deck. With three levels, a terrace and a contemporary wood burning fireplace, this rustic cabin is not so far from the woods as well as a tranquil lake. Round, black columns and hardwood floors are found […]

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March 13, 2020
European Styled Manhattan Apartment

This Manhattan apartment might be in NYC, but it has a style similar to what’s seen in contemporary European flats. Open space, simplistic white furniture and monotone patterns fill the living room. Between each window are a set of light grey curtains, giving texture and style to the wall. A wall unit bookshelf holds mementos, […]

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March 13, 2020
Warehouse Turned Shabby Chic Home

After the closing of the Brooklyn Naval yard, thousands of native New Yorkers and ambitious transients flocked to the lofts and warehouses that were left vacant. As a result, old mechanics shops and rustic workbenches were turned into art, and ultimately, a new trend in interior design. This apartment, which is snugly nestled in the […]

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March 12, 2020
Surprise Minimalist Interiors Within Classical Styled Houses

The exterior walls on this classically styled American home tells one story. Beyond the front door, however, a surprisingly different world awaits. Almost entirely white, the furnishing, décor and accents appear in an undoubtedly sparse manner. Everything has a permanent place, even if there is plenty of room to house it somewhere else. Staunch, deliberate […]

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March 12, 2020
Classic and Modern Nantucket Home Hybrids

Although the outside of a house often matches the interior, this Nantucket Island home has styles that defies common assumptions. Red brick chimneys and bay windows help this modernly designed home to blend in with its neighbors, but only from the outside. Cool steel countertops and light fixtures give the kitchen a somewhat futurist feel, […]

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March 12, 2020
An Expertly Designed Brazilian Hillside Mansion

Eduarda Correa painstakingly planned out each element of this Brazilian hillside manner. His approach was nothing short of ingenious, and obviously, the owners were quite pleased. This home was created to help its inhabitants entertain guests while remaining in an ethereal world. Tiny recessed lights are found in the floors, walls and ceilings, even by trees […]

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March 12, 2020
Renovating, Deconstructing and Revealing the Unusual House

This newly renovated seaside home comes courtesy of Altius Architecture. Although no before pictures are available, it’s safe to say that many positive changes concerning aesthetics, functionality and style have been realized. The home site’s shape is reminiscent of an amphitheater, with windows facing outward, mainly on one side. In some rooms, a subtly rounded wall […]

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March 12, 2020
Inviting New York City Apartments

The streets of NYC may be cold, but this apartment designed by Jendretzki illuminates nothing by warmth. Deep shades of brown and energizing hues of yellow are utilized to connect this apartment’s décor with the flooring. A wall made of brown wood is both a partition and a unique style element. When closed, the dining area is […]

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March 12, 2020
Updated Classic Swedish Home Design

The brown thatched roof is the first thing that visitors notice at this traditional Swedish home. Out back, a warm pool awaits with plenty of seating and space for recreation. A red velvet rug lines the black wood stairs, flowing out to the living room, where it ends directly underneath a glass topped coffee table. […]

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