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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White walls, but never bland! This Italian apartment's colorful designer touches create an uplifting home
Studio Venturoni has transformed this Italian apartment, using vibrant color pops to bring character and charm to the space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This peaceful Californian backyard has one clever feature I now think everyone should own, costing just $60
I love how calming this outdoor space is, but the rain chain is a clever decorative addition that is perfectly practical, too
By Oonagh Turner Published
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We're calling it - the way this calming home uses this one material is minimalism perfected
Cedar House in Washington is a minimalist home that manages to feel wonderfully warm and welcoming, too
By Pip Rich Published
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I love how this serene beachside home has taught me how to create more calming decor schemes
An elegant home that takes its cues from the landscape to create a soothing escape
By Oonagh Turner Published
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A stroke of genius! This designer made a luxe bathroom work on a budget with one slab of marble used five ways
With the budget for this project renovation only stretching to one marble slab, designer Emily Brown got creative with its application
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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'It's a place to stay still and slow down' - how this Connecticut home took its cue from the 'slow living' trend
From a starting point of creating a home that was an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the city, the design of this project look to nature for inspiration
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Seattle home's alternative to Shaker cabinets might be my new favorite way to add soul to a simple kitchen
I love interior designer Lisa Staton's idea for adding charm to kitchen cabinets, perfectly executed in this dreamy light pink space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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'It's the only thing that made sense' – this Brooklyn loft's clever TV display isn't just for looks, it's key to the home's layout
When dealing with a sprawling apartment with an open concept, designer Crystal Sinclair had to pay attention to the details to make this unusual layout work
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This elegant apartment shows how to use neutral colors in the most beautiful of ways
Maddux Creative have designed this city apartment to be glamorous yet homely, refined yet relaxed
By Mary Weaver Published
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This incredible minimalist home is a lesson in how to create the most calming decor
TP Lodge is a modern and minimalist retreat with a pared-back interior that reflects the surrounding countryside
By Oonagh Turner Published
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The architects behind this cool micro loft used a clever trick to bring structure to studio apartment living
Angled furniture is the design idea you need to consider for small homes
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The 10 best living rooms of the year – our pick of the most beautiful designs we've seen
We've trawled through the archives to cherry-pick the living rooms that have stood out to us this year
By Oonagh Turner Published
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With a designer's help, this small apartment's once-awkward corner kitchen is now its highlight
In this small, open-plan apartment, a designer's touch turned this uncomfortable kitchen layout into the heart of this home
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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The 10 best small apartments of 2022, all with design ideas you'll want to steal
With the year coming to a close, we decided to reflect on the best small apartments we saw in 2022, that still radiate fresh ideas and endless inspiration
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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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