This black house near La Juanita beach, Uruguay, was built of wood by FRAM Arquitectos and Delfina Riverti. The property is built on a slope near Jose Ignacio Lake, a coastal body of water that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean. Two wooden volumes with angled rooflines comprise the home’s massing. Different varieties and treatments to...
25 Loveseats Perfect For Indoors And Outdoors
Loveseats first appeared in 1600s and were basically larger chairs, which noblewomen used to sit on to arrange their puffy dresses. Around that time they also became popular with couples which enjoyed the privacy these seats offered, so the pieces got their name – ‘loveseats’. A loveseat today is an alternative to a sofa, a...
53 Bright Tropical Bedroom Designs
If you want to feel summer and heat all the time and not only during warm seasons, there’s a great idea – make a tropical bedroom! Bright colors raise your spirits, help to wake up and energize you from the beginning of the day. The simplest way to create a jungle atmosphere is wallpaper with...
3 Tips To Pick A Dining Table And 25 Examples
A dining table is the main piece in your dining zone that defines the style and the whole space. There are lots of catchy options to make a statement with, but choosing a dining room table has to be done carefully since the table’s such a large, room-defining piece. Shopping for a dining table can...
26 Ways To Recreate A Hotel Vibe In Your Home
Going on vacation is a great way to relax and refresh. And if you stay in a luxury hotel, lakeside inn, resort spa, you’ll also enjoy a luxurious bathroom experience and a sound sleep in a very comfortable bed. However, you can create that hotel vibe in your own home and enjoy luxurious living every...
Restored 1920s Historic Home In Puerto Rico
A verdant, 8,000 square foot villa with a keen aviation past succumbed to the 2017 hurricane; then Champalimaud brought it back to life. Originally the house was built in 1920s, it sits within the larger property of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, replete with golf courses, a decadently-decorated Spa Botanico. Champalimaud renovated and furnished the house...
Smart Hallways Lights Tips And 24 Examples
If you want your home or apartment to feel inviting, it needs to be well lit, no space of your home is an exception. Lighting up your hallway may seem tricky as it’s usually small and narrow, which means that you can’t opt for floor lamps and mounted lighting is your only option. In case...
Mid-Century Modern Villa Built With Worn Materials
Architecture studio Woods Bagot has completed the latest stage of a weathered seaside house in Australia that has been 20 years in the making. Designed as a home for Woods Bagot CEO Nik Karalis, the St Andrews Beach Villa began in 1999 as a simple shack on Mornington Peninsula. Over the years it has gradually...
What Is A Barndominium And 25 Examples
What’s a barndominium, you ask? Barndominiums, nicknamed “barndos,” got their start as a practical living option. Many farmers and ranchers created a loft area above a working barn so that animal caretakers could stay close by. Today, the popularity of barndominiums has evolved into luxury homes and vacation rentals, especially in upscale rural areas with...
45 Calm Japanese-Inspired Courtyard Ideas
Japanese décor is known not only for its rich history and traditions, not only for its stunning minimalism and a talent to show beauty in simple things but also for how amazing Japanese designers manage to mix modern home décor with nature. Look at these inspiring courtyards! Traditional Japanese gardens and courtyards mixed with minimalist...