A very small apartment in Paris needed to include a bedroom, bathroom, dressing and working space. The challenge was a total space of 23 sq. meters. French designer and architect Paul Coudamy designed a mobile system in the form of a U-shaped bookcase (in a gorgeous red color), which actually shapes the entire room. Simply move it to uncover the bed, the dressing or the working space – What a great concept for small compact living spaces. Continue reading →

This fabulous Greenwich Village loft in New York City should have been called ‘The Flowing Loft’ based on its streaming contour lines, flowing elements and unique pieces of furniture. This amazing design explores the interaction between a gallery and living space; gently flowing curved walls seamlessly divide the entire space, creating ideal exhibition areas that merge into contemporary living areas. To me, this modern loft design depicts transition, flow and expression with a futuristic flair. Continue reading →

Today’s kitchen serves as the center of life in the modern home. It needs to be both functional and comfortable, fit your house decor and your personal taste, and most importantly provide enough space for a friend or two to keep you company while you’re preparing a tasty meal. Here are some kitchen design ideas and remodeling examples by M.A Architects which I think are simple and beautiful. Continue reading →

Check out this great office space design. What once was a print shop and car dealership is now the office of Mono, a Minneapolis-based advertising agency. The eye-catching design is the fruit of collaborative work of Mono co-founder Chris Lange and architect Charlie Lazor, of Lazor Office and Flatpak House. Continue reading →

Taking place in a historic private residence on Nantucket Island, a new 3rd floor studio renovation optimizes space with a simple floor plan, offering both living and working areas. Continue reading →

What once was a neglected potting shed turned into a gorgeous greenhouse. It’s located on the property of Heather Cameron, a magazine stylist and story producer for home decor and gardening magazines. (…man, this sounds like a great job, doesn’t it?). Her husband, Kevin rebuilt the shed as a wedding gift, focusing on the eleven windows he found at a salvage yard, adding panes of tempered glass on the roof to create a greenhouse. Continue reading →

The reason why I love the country cottage style so much is because it allows you to express your most inner self longings with a touch of romance and a whole lot of creativity. Decorating your home is all about mix & match, while creating a charming, comfortable and informal effect. Remember, anything goes with cottage decor! Continue reading →

Italian company Tumidei Spa creates colorful, sophisticated furniture solutions, that can be used by one or two people, and are absolutely a must for homes with small spaces. Continue reading →

LA-based interior designer Troy Adams creates functional, sophisticated design combined with zen qualities. His FusionDesign collection is all about nature-inspired elements combining Asian, European and American design, where his most impressive concepts that caught my eye were the ‘kitchen within a kitchen’ and the ‘BenchToilet’. Continue reading →

Surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of mountains, deserts, canyons and forests, the Habita Monterrey hotel is located in the San Pedro neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico. In my opinion, the most prominent, dramatic feature of this boutique hotel is its hyper-modern interior design by Parisian Joseph Dirand. Continue reading →