Modern Homes
Take a tour of the world's best modern homes, owned by architects, interior designers and full of decor inspiration
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These are the world's 10 best entertaining-ready spaces to give you holiday-hosting inspiration
These sociable set-ups were made for hosting all year round – here's why we think they work so well
By Ellen Finch Published
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In his dark, tiny New York apartment, this architect's clever lighting trick is key to a bright, feel-good space
Clever lighting choices, high quality materials and transformative spaces are used to create a serene but multi-functional home in this contemporary New York small space
By Alex Berry Published
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Quite literally perfect - this house in Utah showcases transitional style and how to get it absolutely right
Designers Light and Dwell have taken the best of transitional style and used it to create a home that is full of personality
By Pip Rich Last updated
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Clever uses of color add comforting, homely twists to this elegant Hollywood house
Designers LALA Reimagined have created an incredible home full of color, pattern, curves and even a home bar in the Hollywood Hills
By Pip Rich Last updated
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Livingetc's 10 best houses of the year
These are the houses that we think define the trends for how people decorate, and set the tone for how we want to live
By Pip Rich Published
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This characterful house in Austin, Texas, shows how minimalism can be warm and inviting
Neutral palettes, flashes of gold and a drinks station of dreams, SLIC Design's project in Texas is a minimalism masterclass
By Pip Rich Last updated
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Clever decorative twists show how homely minimalism can be in this calming architect's house
Minimalism isn't just about paring back, and architect Grant Straghan of DEDRAFT shows how to add warmth to the calming design of his project CG Residence
By Pip Rich Last updated
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A minimalist house that's full of color? This home re-writes the rules, and we love it
Minimalism evolves once again in this richly colored home which shows how to be curated yet still full of personality
By Kate Jacobs Published
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Who needs a sofa?! The unexpected centerpiece of this small, minimalist apartment is perfect for relaxation
A small floorplan was no match for the designers of this Madrid apartment, where style and functionality go hand-in-hand
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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Our editor thinks John Pawson's Neuendorf is the best minimalist house in the world. Take a look inside
Designer John Pawson created this beautiful minimalist home in Spain with a pool terrace that has to be seen to be believed
By Jo Leevers Last updated
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The world's 10 best minimalist houses that are full of design ideas rather than stuff
Take a tour of the world's 10 best minimalist houses which have all given the aesthetic personality, heart and soul
By Pip Rich Last updated
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The more joy the better! This designer home shows how to do stylishly maximalist Christmas decor
Bursting with happiness, this colorful home is dressed for Christmas in the most abundant and beautiful of ways
By Mary Weaver Published
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Embracing its lack of natural light, this designer enhanced a small, dark home with a moody color scheme
Faced with a property that's heavily shaded with trees, interior designer Chloé Mason Gray leaned in to create atmospheric, unapologetic spaces
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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This achingly cool London home might have the most calming color palette we've ever seen
Subtle tones are peppered with deep indulgent hues in this Kensington apartment, demonstrating how neutral doesn't have to mean bland
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Before & after – see how this mid-century Vancouver home has been given a minimalist makeover
Clean lines, a neutral color scheme and organic materials have elevated this family home thanks to a huge renovation project
By Lilith Hudson Last updated
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This LA home shows how to do modern eclectic style perfectly - with a utility room of dreams
Creative director Dabito used his interiors know-how to treat his 1950s bungalow to a medley of pattern and color
By Emma J Page Published
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This incredibly calming house in Copenhagen shows how to be minimalist and still have stuff
Danish architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen has applied his key design principles to stunning effect in his coastal home outside Copenhagen
By Kara O'Reilly Published
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The most perfect tiny house in the world makes you feel calm just by looking inside it
The Hermitage is less than 40 square feet, overlooks Italian mountains and is master of architectural minimalism
By Pip Rich Last updated
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A terracotta-drenched room and a curvaceous kitchen bring a joyful glamour to this Sydney bungalow
In this Sydney bungalow, vivid hues, curvilinear forms and graphic applications of black and white showcase 1960s modernism at its best
By Karine Monié Published
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Every surface gleams in this incredible house which manages to feel like a luxury spa
Kingston Lafferty Design turned his house in Lovers' Walk, Ireland, into an opulent space where marble and polish take over every surface
By Juliet Benning Published
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How do I make mid-century style feel modern? This Tribeca penthouse is a masterclass
The NYC apartment has a retro look that still feels contemporary and on-trend
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This incredible luxe house shows how to be minimalist but still have your favorite things on display
Designer Cherie Lee has curated a wonderful family home in line with minimalist principles that celebrates the items she's chosen to include
By Mary Weaver Published
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The cozy-yet-airy color palette of this home in New York is guaranteed to make you happy
This home designed by Studio DB was once a vintage, old-style dwelling, now radiates with a fresh, contemporary energy
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated
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A different color tile in every room may sound odd, but it's what brings so much joy to this small apartment
With the owners seeking to bring color to their Madrid apartment, this interior designer introduced bold, rustic charm with primary-hued tiling throughout
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This smart NYC apartment is a modern masterclass in getting a lot of storage into a small space
A couple's apartment in NYC has been cleverly conceptualized with hidden storage units by AMMOR Architecture
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This architect's apartment has become a testing ground for his favorite and most experimental ideas
With its moving partitions and creative room layouts, this architect's apartment in Tel Aviv is a showcase of his most creative concepts
By Hugh Metcalf Last updated
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This interior designer's apartment is a masterclass in filling a characterless new-build with personality
Designer Omar Bhatti's own apartment is a wonderful mix of concrete, marble and clever design ideas
By Mary Weaver Published
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This architect's remodel of a 140 year old house is a masterclass in blending period details with modern design
Colleen Healey has taken this historic home in Washington, D.C., and used clever design tricks to bring it bang up to date
By Pip Rich Published
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This architect's apartment is a masterclass in how to make a small space feel luxe
Architect Nicholas Potts has turned every corner of his city apartment into an art-filled space that feels opulent yet homely
By Pip Rich Last updated