2014年8月31日星期日

Fresh Delightfully Modern Interiors

The homes in this post were each designed by the creative team at the 81.waw.pl design studio in Poland. While each space certainly has its own personality, the creative touches, whimsical elements, and amazingly cool storage spaces are all indicative of the team’s style. Have a look.
In this first home, we can see the interior immediately come to life with the Banksy-inspired mural in the living room.1 |In this first home, we can see the interior immediately come to life with the Banksy-inspired mural in the living room. 
Another wall has personal photos on display in a way that looks a bit haphazard, but ultimately adds an important personal touch to the modern space.2 |Another wall has personal photos on display in a way that looks a bit haphazard, but ultimately adds an important personal touch to the modern space. 
Moving to the dining area and kitchen, we can get a real sense of the modern, sleek design style with lots of black and white features.3 |Moving to the dining area and kitchen, we can get a real sense of the modern, sleek design style with lots of black and white features. 
The smooth black cabinetry manages to reflect light just enough that it doesn't make the space feel too enclosed.5 |The smooth black cabinetry manages to reflect light just enough that it doesn’t make the space feel too enclosed. 
And a small en suite bath maintains the home's style.6 |And a small en suite bath maintains the home’s style. 
The next interior takes the white palette even further.7 |The next interior takes the white palette even further. 
Ultra-modern sofas are starkly angular.8 |Ultra-modern sofas are starkly angular. 
While a unique architectural element makes it look as though you could unzip the window for an even more panoramic view.9 |While a unique architectural element makes it look as though you could unzip the window for an even more panoramic view. 
That element carries over into the bedroom, where a cozy platform bed sits nestled into the wall.10 |That element carries over into the bedroom, where a cozy platform bed sits nestled into the wall. 
The third home uses indoor greenery to great effect with a massive planting that doubles as a room divider.11 |The third home uses indoor greenery to great effect with a massive planting that doubles as a room divider. 
The dining set is beautiful in its wood and neutral simplicity.12 |The dining set is beautiful in its wood and neutral simplicity. 
The stair case uses suspension wires, letting the home stay open and giving anyone ascending a heavenly feeling.13 |The stair case uses suspension wires, letting the home stay open and giving anyone ascending a heavenly feeling. 
In the kitchen, a small breakfast table and heavy slab countertop benefit from streams of natural light.14 |In the kitchen, a small breakfast table and heavy slab countertop benefit from streams of natural light. 
The next home we'll look at makes an amazing feature out of a home library, hiding away behind a beautiful wood wall, or putting it on display when it's in use.15 |The next home we’ll look at makes an amazing feature out of a home library, hiding away behind a beautiful wood wall, or putting it on display when it’s in use. 
In another example of the hidden bookshelf, this design makes it easy to entertain when the work area can be tucked away out of sight.16 |In another example of the hidden bookshelf, this design makes it easy to entertain when the work area can be tucked away out of sight. 
Modern wood chairs are molded to be comfortable without upholstery.17 |Modern wood chairs are molded to be comfortable without upholstery. 
A custom wall lets the television and media storage sit completely out of the way without using heavy furniture.18 |A custom wall lets the television and media storage sit completely out of the way without using heavy furniture. 
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This space age bathroom makes use of a sharply angled ceiling.20 |This space age bathroom makes use of a sharply angled ceiling. 
Downstairs, a silvery gray sofa could be just as home on the Starship Enterprise as it is in this cool, futuristic home.21 |Downstairs, a silvery gray sofa could be just as home on the Starship Enterprise as it is in this cool, futuristic home. 
A chrome hood for the stove and geometric countertop are unique focal points for the small kitchen.22 |A chrome hood for the stove and geometric countertop are unique focal points for the small kitchen. 
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A triangular dining table is just another quirk in this creative home.24 |A triangular dining table is just another quirk in this creative home. 
In this space conscious home, the bookshelves are never tucked away.25 |In this space conscious home, the bookshelves are never tucked away. 
The clean lines and simple furniture leave plenty of space for a living area, small dining table, and kitchen area.26 |The clean lines and simple furniture leave plenty of space for a living area, small dining table, and kitchen area. 
Creating lamps can be bent or swung around easily to give light where it's needed.27 |Creating lamps can be bent or swung around easily to give light where it’s needed.
And a cozy breakfast bar is the perfect place to start a great day.28 |And a cozy breakfast bar is the perfect place to start a great day. 
This living room, dominated by wooden cabinets that match the lovely floor accents is stylishly retro.29 |This living room, dominated by wooden cabinets that match the lovely floor accents is stylishly retro. 
This simple home has everything in its place, but nothing too wild.30 |This simple home has everything in its place, but nothing too wild. 
You may never want to leave this spacious bedroom with a deep platform bed and cozy reading nook.31 |You may never want to leave this spacious bedroom with a deep platform bed and cozy reading nook. 
It's the perfect place to unwind or simply be alone with your thoughts.32 |It’s the perfect place to unwind or simply be alone with your thoughts. 
A similar bedroom makes use of a little less space and features aerodynamic chairs and cool bedside lights.33 |A similar bedroom makes use of a little less space and features aerodynamic chairs and cool bedside lights. 
Plus a little built-in fireplace as an added bonus.34 |Plus a little built-in fireplace as an added bonus. 
The final interior uses splashes of bright yellow to a sunny, perky effect.35 |The final interior uses splashes of bright yellow to a sunny, perky effect. 
From throw pillows to light fixtures.36 |From throw pillows to light fixtures. 
The bookshelf is prominent but simple.37 |The bookshelf is prominent but simple. 
And the dining room uses mismatched chairs for extra playfulness.38 |And the dining room uses mismatched chairs for extra playfulness.


Rich Wood Themes And Indoor Vertical Gardens

Beautiful interior design can make a space open, comfortable, and welcoming. When a home is beautiful and impeccably furnished, hours and days can go by before you even want to consider leaving. But nature has its own comforting capabilities, from a cool summer’s breeze to the oxygenating properties of plants. These designs in this post take the most soothing elements of nature and incorporating them into gorgeous, modern interiors that include rich, natural wood and living indoor gardens, similar to some of those we’ve seen before.
By including greenery throughout this modern space, the designer adds both color and texture to the room.2 |By including greenery throughout this modern space, the designer adds both color and texture to the room. 
The unique wood paneling, which positions the plans perpendicular to the wall itself, is unusual and very visually interesting.3 |The unique wood paneling, which positions the plans perpendicular to the wall itself, is unusual and very visually interesting. 
The design even gives us a peek of the outdoor greenery as well.4 |The design even gives us a peek of the outdoor greenery as well. 
Wood cabinetry stays in the same color family as door frames and even the dining table for a cozy feeling.5 |Wood cabinetry stays in the same color family as door frames and even the dining table for a cozy feeling. 
A massive vertical garden in the dining room is welcoming for guests and an instant conversation piece.6 |A massive vertical garden in the dining room is welcoming for guests and an instant conversation piece. 
Plenty of sunlight lets the plants keep growing, even indoors.7 |Plenty of sunlight lets the plants keep growing, even indoors. 
The next space comes to us from designer Mariya Vergezova. She calls it WOOD_home.8 |Designer: Mariya VergezovaThe next space comes to us from designer Mariya Vergezova. She calls it WOOD_home. 
This chalet in the Carpathian Mountains uses a spectrum of natural colors and a mixture of fabrics.9 |This chalet in the Carpathian Mountains uses a spectrum of natural colors and a mixture of fabrics. 
The resulting atmosphere is incredibly warm, even against cold, snowy nights.10 |The resulting atmosphere is incredibly warm, even against cold, snowy nights. 
A wooden stair case emerges seamlessly from a wood floor, making the home feel like a growing organism itself.11 |A wooden stair case emerges seamlessly from a wood floor, making the home feel like a growing organism itself. 
The wall garden plays off the green pattern on the creatively decorated throw rug, which has tribal influences.12 |The wall garden plays off the green pattern on the creatively decorated throw rug, which has tribal influences. 
Eames chairs always add a classic touch.13 |Eames chairs always add a classic touch. 
Warm overhead lighting is perfect for setting a cheerful mood.14 |Warm overhead lighting is perfect for setting a cheerful mood. 
The space is open, with high ceilings and low sofas, but ultimately it feels safe.15 |The space is open, with high ceilings and low sofas, but ultimately it feels safe. 
The third featured interior is from Visualizer Yo Dezeen.16 |Visualizer: Yo DezeenThe third featured interior is from Visualizer Yo Dezeen. 
The feeling in this space is decidedly cool and a mainly masculine.17 |The feeling in this space is decidedly cool and a mainly masculine. 
A cool glass coffee table has a distinctly 80's feel.18 |A cool glass coffee table has a distinctly 80′s feel. 
The vertical garden is a special surprise in this room.19 |The vertical garden is a special surprise in this room. 
The fourth room was styled by Visualizer Ilya Tovstonog.20 |Visualizer: Ilya TovstonogThe fourth room was styled by Visualizer Ilya Tovstonog. 
This modern home features a gas fire tucked inside an awesome steel wall, complete with a firewood stack on one side. The wood juxtaposes the hanging garden on the other side of the fireplace, giving us a glimpse into the various phases of a plant's life.21 |This modern home features a gas fire tucked inside an awesome steel wall, complete with a firewood stack on one side. The wood juxtaposes the hanging garden on the other side of the fireplace, giving us a glimpse into the various phases of a plant’s life. 
The bedroom uses a large dark wood accent wall that takes the place of a headboard.22 |The bedroom uses a large dark wood accent wall that takes the place of a headboard. 
The television sits in a custom wall and can be easily hidden away, for a technology-free sanctuary.23 |The television sits in a custom wall and can be easily hidden away, for a technology-free sanctuary. 
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The cozy modern arms chairs in an oatmeal color are begging to be collapsed into at the end of a long day.25 |The cozy modern arms chairs in an oatmeal color are begging to be collapsed into at the end of a long day. 
A marble wall reflects light and feels luxurious.26 |A marble wall reflects light and feels luxurious. 
The walk-in closet has a dressing area and class doors for an open, airy feeling.27 |The walk-in closet has a dressing area and class doors for an open, airy feeling. 
Finally, the breakfast bar and small kitchen play wood off of marble, using their complementary colors and textures to beautiful effect.28 |Finally, the breakfast bar and small kitchen play wood off of marble, using their complementary colors and textures to beautiful effect. 

2014年8月28日星期四

Bright and Colorful Kids Room Designs

Designing a beautiful room for a child, or children, can be tricky. The best designers, as evidenced in these images from Archivizer, are able to combine the aesthetic preferences of stylish parents with the needs of a child who may have not even formed his own sense of style yet. These rooms are colorful, but never garish, with plenty of childlike whimsy to capture your imagination.
The first room have uses a tree theme to create a really fun vibe.1 |The first room have uses a tree theme to create a really fun vibe. 
The tree theme runs through the room, most notably in the large tree cut out and the tree print carpet.2 |The tree theme runs through the room, most notably in the large tree cut out and the tree print carpet. 
A pale yellow wall and wardrobe lends color without being dizzying.3 |A pale yellow wall and wardrobe lends color without being dizzying. 
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This next room is a little more subdued, but still features plenty of vibrant colors.6 |This next room is a little more subdued, but still features plenty of vibrant colors. 
Striped walls and cubby beds make for a perfect retreat for busy kids.7 |Striped walls and cubby beds make for a perfect retreat for busy kids. 
And separate seating and study areas even make sharing a room not so bad.8 |And separate seating and study areas even make sharing a room not so bad. 
This spacious kids area has more than just beds, tarting with a large play and study area for smaller kids.9 |This spacious kids area has more than just beds, tarting with a large play and study area for smaller kids. 
Chalkboard walls at kid height inspire all kinds of creativity.10 |Chalkboard walls at kid height inspire all kinds of creativity. 
And a climbing area offers a place to get some of that energy out.11 |And a climbing area offers a place to get some of that energy out. 
When it comes time to rest, kids can retreat to the bedroom area, which features colorful bunk beds.12 |When it comes time to rest, kids can retreat to the bedroom area, which features colorful bunk beds. 
Overnight guests can comfortably crash on this electric pink futon.13 |Overnight guests can comfortably crash on this electric pink futon. 
Though this girls room has more subdued colors, its just as stylish and fun.14 |Though this girls room has more subdued colors, its just as stylish and fun. 
A pretty brand pattern on the walls is welcoming but not too bright.15 |A pretty brand pattern on the walls is welcoming but not too bright. 
The small study area can easily grow with the girl who lives here.16 |The small study area can easily grow with the girl who lives here. 
This study room doesn't try to wedge in any beds, instead creating a comfortable sanctuary for school work or socializing.17 |This study room doesn’t try to wedge in any beds, instead creating a comfortable sanctuary for school work or socializing. 
Matching sofas and desks are perfect for sisters while a vanity will surely come in handy for teens.18 |Matching sofas and desks are perfect for sisters while a vanity will surely come in handy for teens. 
What this room lacks in square footage it makes up for in whimsy.19 |What this room lacks in square footage it makes up for in whimsy. 
Playful triangle patterns on the wallpaper are reminiscent of flags dancing on the wind.20 |Playful triangle patterns on the wallpaper are reminiscent of flags dancing on the wind. 
This cozy yellow desk chair and cubby holes can make any homework appealing.21 |This cozy yellow desk chair and cubby holes can make any homework appealing. 
Of course, not all kids have taste that veers towards the silly, as this ultra modern kids room clearly shows us.22 |Of course, not all kids have taste that veers towards the silly, as this ultra modern kids room clearly shows us. 
With subdued tree pattern walls and a tribal-inspired rug, the eclectic design is fun but grown up.23 |With subdued tree pattern walls and a tribal-inspired rug, the eclectic design is fun but grown up. 
For a wild take on a boys room, check out this space with bean bag chairs and Transformer wall art.24 |For a wild take on a boys room, check out this space with bean bag chairs and Transformer wall art. 
The blue wallpaper in this girls room makes it a big dark, so white furnishings and pink and purple accents brighten things up.25 |The blue wallpaper in this girls room makes it a big dark, so white furnishings and pink and purple accents brighten things up. 
What little girl wouldn't want a personalized bed?26 |What little girl wouldn’t want a personalized bed? 
A simply stylish rocking chair is perfect for bedtime stories.27 |A simply stylish rocking chair is perfect for bedtime stories. 
Keep colored pencils readily available with this adorable pencil holder.28 |Keep colored pencils readily available with this adorable pencil holder. 
An attic is an awesome retreat with a chalkboard wall and chevron stripe rug.29 |An attic is an awesome retreat with a chalkboard wall and chevron stripe rug. 
An awesome map wall is decorative and educational.30 |An awesome map wall is decorative and educational. 
Citrusy colors make this study room welcoming for any age group.31 |Citrusy colors make this study room welcoming for any age group. 
While plenty of shelving means you'll never be without the book you need.32 |While plenty of shelving means you’ll never be without the book you need. 
A turquoise ceiling is the perfect way to add color without enclosing the space.33 |A turquoise ceiling is the perfect way to add color without enclosing the space. 
Dark wood floors are beautiful, but you need a throw rug to keep kids (and the floor) safe.34 |Dark wood floors are beautiful, but you need a throw rug to keep kids (and the floor) safe. 
In this play space, you find cozy chairs, and even an indoor jungle gym.35 |In this play space, you find cozy chairs, and even an indoor jungle gym. 
The button pattern rug is just precious enough.36 |The button pattern rug is just precious enough. 
Whimsical paintings and faux balloons make it feel like a party room all year long.37 |Whimsical paintings and faux balloons make it feel like a party room all year long. 
This room proves that you don't need a lot of wild colors to be kid-friendly.38 |This room proves that you don’t need a lot of wild colors to be kid-friendly. 
Slatted cabinetry is country chic.39 |Slatted cabinetry is country chic. 
A beautiful paint job on the ceiling brings a bit of the night sky indoors in this nursery.40 |A beautiful paint job on the ceiling brings a bit of the night sky indoors in this nursery. 
A little couch and tiny table mean kids and parents will feel comfy.41 |A little couch and tiny table mean kids and parents will feel comfy. 
Finally, this princess-inspired room with its frilly curtains and chandelier is the stuff little girls dream of.42 |Finally, this princess-inspired room with its frilly curtains and chandelier is the stuff little girls dream of.