Vast expanses of glass, steel, concrete and the utilization of clever engineering have resulted in this sprawling contemporary home designed by the architectural team of Kathryn Robson and Chris Rak. Light filled, open spaces are the predominant features in this home. The architectural team successfully balanced natural and man-made textures, which have resulted in an effortless design palette. Continue reading →

A well-constructed brick and cedar bungalow was sorely in need of a remodel to open up its small, dark rooms. This home, originally built in 1947 in the quaint neighborhood of Montlake, near Seattle, was in need of an updated and more modern look for its new owners. Johnston Architects, an experienced and talented team that is dedicated to providing comprehensive design and planning services for its clients was hired to design and renovate this home. Continue reading →

The Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn is the home of this lovely remodel by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The clients’ love of bright colors, pop art and a contemporary design aesthetic were important factors in designing this space. Continue reading →

Renovating a historic home can be daunting, but not for the team at Steven Harris Architects, LLP. Steven Harris comes with an impressive resume. He is a Professor of Architecture at Yale University and has a tender spot for exploring the architectural potential of urban living, particularly in New York City. This home has been tastefully updated and decorated with an engaging style. Continue reading →

This striking home located in Dusseldorf, Germany was designed by award winning Architect, Thomas Kröger. The home is a perfect example of how deceptively simple an exterior of a home can look, and the wonderful surprise that unfolds when you come inside. With its slim white exterior and its sleek white interior, the clean lines, sculptural forms and mid-century furniture create a feeling of sumptuous ease. Continue reading →

This charming Upper East Side residence was recently renovated and designed by Erika Flugger of NYC Interior Design. Hiring a designer who is adept at creating additional space in a home is well worth the money spent. In this project, Erika focused on texture and simple forms to elevate this home to create quiet sophistication. Continue reading →

The design team at Bernd Gruber was hired to overhaul this traditionally styled chalet in Kitzbuhel, a small medieval town in Tyrol, Austria. It was the client’s wish that the character of the home was to be preserved as much as possible, while updating it to enjoy modern amenities and to add more natural light. Continue reading →

Once again genius design and expert execution make a space problem vanish so that you’d question its existence. Only traces of the originally divided with walls home remain within the once again gleaming original hard wood floors. Of which I absolutely love the rhythm of the regularly spaced nails. Continue reading →

This quirky personality filled home shows that you can save a boring beige spec home from the sad fate of dullness. The owners, a dynamic creative couple, found the new modern and open home perfectly sized and located on the island of Victoria. And through their collaboration with Kyla Bidgood, they created a lively comfortable and colorful interior. Continue reading →

I’m completely smitten with the charming decor of this bed and breakfast in northern France. Rebuilt with stones from the castle in Coucy le Chateau after World War II, there’s nothing like a blend of eras to bring a home back to life. And the serious stone facade does not foretell what’s inside. Continue reading →