Interior Design Archives | Architecture & Design

Posted By MMK on Feb 24, 2019 |

There is no place like home and how true that rings when you walk into rooms like shown below. From indoor hammock to falling cubes on your toilet floor, these houses have some of the most incredible home designs we never knew we needed. To be honest, as much as we love our own homes, we really wished we could do something about it and turn it into the place that we really can never part with. So, here are some ideas that we found…

Posted By MMK on Feb 21, 2019 |

The 1960s saw great improvement in Japan’s economy, including the railways. The first modern high-speed rail line opened in 1964 and many limited express trains and overnight trains started to cross the nation. After the popularity of Japanese sleeper trains peaked in the 70s, however, the country’s expanding network of bullet trains, domestic air routes, and cheaper night buses have nearly wiped out this way of travel. (H/T) Image…

Posted By MMK on Feb 19, 2019 |

The cabin is in Russia, but the builder is now accepting pre-orders in the U.S. Nestled in the woods of Kazan, a city in southwest Russia, sits a 1,184-square-foot DublDom, one of several DublDom modular prefab homes designed by the Moscow-based architect firm, Bio Architects. What makes the DublDom homes so special is the premise of the architects’ concept: keep building costs low by using materials like metal, barn board, and…

Posted By MMK on Feb 16, 2019 |

Tossing and turning the night before a big day at the office is pretty much inevitable when all you desperately need to do is sleep. But what if you didn’t have to worry about how many hours were left until your alarm went off because you could just nap at work anyway? Swivel chairs don’t exactly scream “comfort”—but the 1.6 S.M. of Life Desk absolutely does. Greek designer Nancy Leivaditou of Studio NL came up…

Posted By MMK on Jan 9, 2019 |

Even though we live in a connected world, with access to so much knowledge at the click of a button, there’s still something magical, and important, about books. The ability to immerse yourself in literary fiction and read slowly and deeply, as opposed to the temptation to skim and scroll, is rich in rewards and helps to foster important skills like critical thinking and empathy, two things that are becoming more obviously missing in…

Posted By MMK on Sep 5, 2018 |

Steve Jobs once said, “Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. It’s not what it looks like and feels like. The design is how it works.” A growing number of people want to turn their houses into unique places that will bring joy to their hearts and will be pleasing to the eye. The list below is a compilation of design ideas that combine both: a stunning appearance and a practical approach. We collected…

Posted By MMK on Jun 29, 2018 |

Dragons, battles and daring adventures. The beauty of fantasy novels is that they can take you to other worlds, but what if you could live in another realm every day? Well, Oregon artist and house developer Ed Bemis managed to make that possible. Tucked away in the foothills of Ashland, Oregon sits Shining Hand Ranch, a whimsical home that is so detailed it is fit for royalty from your favorite book. This dream home was completely…

Posted By MMK on Jun 23, 2018 |

Nobody likes to be watched while they’re trying to read a book, but we’re willing to make an exception if it means getting to visit this stunning new library in China, because as you can see below, the incredible structure has a giant spherical auditorium in the middle that looks just like a giant eye. Located in the Binhai Cultural District In Tianjin, the five-story library, which was designed by Dutch design firm MVRDV in…

Posted By MMK on Jun 4, 2018 |

Urbanization is increasing rapidly, as more and more people flock to big cities from rural areas to find better opportunities for themselves. This is putting a lot of pressure on housing, and people are finding themselves cramped into ever-smaller spaces as prices go up. A Little Design, a design team from Taipei City in Taiwan, have come up with a brilliant example of maximizing space in a 22sq.m (236ft. sq) apartment. Taking their…

Posted By MMK on May 31, 2018 |

Whether you’re a homeowner, you rent a property, or you’re a tenant who lives with someone else, creating an inviting living environment is a top priority. Ideally, you’ll want to create an exciting setup which looks different, to the extent you’re pleased to return to your personal space. Creating a home you can be proud of satisfies your quest for happiness, while creating an enjoyable and memorable place that lingers in the mind of…