All posts with tag:wood

Outside, this building in the Netherlands has retained the original appearance of an old barn – it used to be a cowshed, but now it is a bright modern home with a beautiful spiral staircase. Most of the 240 sqm is distributed on the ground floor. This is a living room, kitchen, dining room and…

Small spaces, as a rule, are of great interest from a design point of view, because designers need to manage to place the maximum in a limited interior – hence the original solutions and non-standard techniques. In this Swedish apartment, created for a single living, we can observe interesting zoning: a low wooden partition with…

From the outside, this house in Canada looks conservative: brickwork, symmetrical windows with white shutters and neat flower beds. But the patio is a modern multi-level space with interesting landscaping. A similar contrast is visible in the interiors, where classic wood paneling and a grand staircase coexist with minimalist furniture, glass and concrete floors. Thus,…

Green hills, small bays, and scenic hiking trails: all these beauties can be admired by the owners of this home in New Zealand. The architects designed a simple yet functional home that blends seamlessly with the local landscape. In shape, it resembles old barns or local farmhouses, but is executed in a modern manner. The…

This home on Vinalhaven Island, Maine, is not the permanent residence to the owner’s family, but they come here regularly throughout the year. In summer, on the bay, which is located just a hundred meters from the house, you can sail by boat, and in winter – walk in the forest and enjoy the sea…

For several years now, natural materials and shades have been the main trend in interior design, and fortunately, it will definitely not end soon. Leading global brands and smaller companies in their new collections now necessarily include at least a few products in the style of ‘natural minimalism’, and some even completely switch to such…

The Pensao Agricola Hotel in Algarve region in southern Portugal has just five rooms. Guests come here not only for an interesting location (the hotel is located between the sea and the mountains) or impressive interiors, but also because they want to live in a place with an interesting history. Previously, a post office and…

This modern house overlooking the ocean on Long Island turned out to be not only interesting from the architectural point of view, but also very functional – it’s protected from floods that periodically occur in these places. The building is elevated above the ground, and screens are placed on the lower level to help water…

This delightful villa in Puglia, in the south of Italy, impresses with both picturesque views and stunning interiors. The style of this home can perhaps be described as modern Mediterranean with eco touches and natural motives. The designer balanced the luxurious furniture and decor with wicker furniture, dried flowers, linen textiles. And the cool gray…

The architects of this Australian home designed the building with five A-shaped structures that surround the courtyard and pool. The authors of the project were inspired by the simple and laconic design of summer houses from the past times. Each of the five pavilions has an exit to the courtyard, and they are connected to…