iDesignArch | Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
This narrow modern house in Jakarta, Indonesia minimizes the use of wall as a partition and deliver maximum open space. The design of this narrow urban house by Chrystalline Architect put the kitchen and living areas all on the main floor despite its narrow space. All three floors of the house are efficiently designed to create open and functional space. Steel structure is used to built the main frame of the house to make it possible to have a clean open space without columns.
This Lands End contemporary home situated on a cliff above Pacific Ocean in British Columbia, Canada is a blend of sophistication and natural flair. Interior designer Ines Hanl of The Sky Is The Limit created an environment that uses natural materials and clean lines to complement the natural surroundings. The ThinkGlass kitchen countertop was fashioned to reflect the infinity pool outside.
The buildings of Hotel Sezz in Saint-Tropez, France are designed around a central pool area. This stylish boutique hotel on the Riviera offers 35 rooms with private gardens and terraces, 5 bungalows, 30 cocoons and 2 villas with private pools. Architecturally, the interior of the rooms designed by Christophe Pillet are almost like houses with floor-to-ceiling windows. Natural stone floors and textured concrete walls bring freshness while leather and wood furnishings bring warmth. The contemporary clear lines provide simple elegance with a touch of the seaside resort.
Located a half block from the beach boardwalk, this modern townhouse in the Alki neighbourhood of Seattle, Washington is designed to capture the vibrant spirit of the area. The roof top decks enjoy views of the Puget Sound, Seattle cityscape and the beach community below. The bamboo floor and fir cabinetry create a beautiful and practical atmosphere.
Rajiv Saini & Associates designed this contemporary home in Hyderabad, India from an older house. The original house was built by the previous generation with Victorian columns and grand circular staircase. The new look of this 12,5000 sq. ft. home is sleek modern with a natural palette.
Over the years, many churches in the Netherlands have been left abandoned. It is becoming increasingly popular to convert old churches into residences to prevent them from demolition. The St. Jaobus Church in Utrecht is transformed into a beautiful modern home by Zecc Architecten. No window frames are added to the façade, and the original exterior architecture is preserved. The interior of the church house is very white and bright. Light, space and functionality have been carefully considered.
Express yourself by using decorating ideas for living rooms from IKEA. You can use splashes of colour to highlight a white background, or go for the neutral classic comfort. Using pillows as decorative elements is an elegant and economical way to create a charming and eclectic living space.
This beautiful luxury penthouse apartment in Stockholm, Sweden has a functional minimalist feel. Designed by Jenny Frigren and Maria Sahlstrand, the 302-square-meter (3,250 sq. ft.) apartment has high ceilings and skylights which allow plenty of light to flow through.
