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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This tiled outdoor "kitchen island" was designed to blend in, but it's the stand-out of this Californian backyard
With materials that echo it's natural surroundings, these designers created a centerpiece for this Los Angeles' homes outdoor space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This once-stark new build is now filled with warm, cozy neutrals – bar its brilliantly bold powder room
The designer of this modern home shows us how to create the perfect balance mixing warm whites with carefully chosen pops of dark color
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This Brooklyn townhouse has a genius trick for increasing its entryway storage –and any home short on space can copy it
There’s no reason why designing storage can’t be both functional and fun, and this home shows us exactly how that’s possible
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This interior designer's own kitchen has a unique backsplash I've never seen before – it's an evolution of the best tile trends
Mixing earth tone palettes, eccentric textures, and flea market treasures, Montana Labelle's home looks like a lived-in museum of curious objects
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This architect's trick to make rooms feel bigger, brighter and more open is used throughout this 130-year-old home
Curved shapes, compression and expansion of spaces, and the introduction of natural light in unexpected places create a real sense of airiness and flow in this Victorian era home
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'Like a puzzle, the pieces fell into place' – how "jewel box" spaces set the tone for this large family's Brooklyn home
In Brooklyn, Charles Cohen Designs completed a gut renovation on a house for a large family — who isn’t afraid of a little color and wanted a space with a strong visual impact
By Karine Monié Published
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This California home's "refuge" room might be the coziest space I've seen – it's a trend I think every home should embrace
This room's function isn't limited to anything but being the San Francisco home's most comforting, welcoming space
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after: this "super-dated" architect's home now looks amazing, including a cleverly transformed attic
Simplicity, modesty, and a lot of light were infused into this previously dark and very old-fashioned home that you would now just not recognize
By Raluca Racasan Published
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$2.9 million will buy you Frank Lloyd Wright's son's house - or take loads of Cali-style inspo from the pics for free
The distinctive architecture - a Lloyd Wright hallmark - is a sight to behold in this 4-bed bungalow
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Before & after: This small LA home's new kitchen now looks so effortlessly chic that the before photos might shock you
The dingy and dated galley kitchen has been transformed into a beautiful sun-soaked space
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This beautiful home in an Italian valley is at one with the surrounding nature and is the most ideal holiday setting
Taking inspiration from the area’s heritage and natural surroundings this home is an homage to a slower type of living
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after – this small bathroom went from dated retro avocado suite to looking elegant and super expensive
This 70s bathroom was given a modern update using budget-friendly products that still result in an expensive-looking space
By Lilith Hudson Published
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It's hard to believe this calming apartment is in NYC - it's full of design tips for how to create an urban oasis
A surprisingly calming ‘indoor-outdoor’’ space overlooking the city skyline was achieved by this designer who told me exactly how he’s done it
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Meet 'borderless living' - the design trend architects love as it creates minimalist spaces you want to have fun in
Borderless living is the ultimate take on an open-plan layout, and this Californian ranch is a prime example as to why it's such a wonderful way to live
By Amy McArdle Published
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This LA home goes all-in on one of my favorite materials to elevate almost every room - it's even used as a luxe trim
This designer has transformed this LA villa into a minimaluxe retreat (wait until you see the trim!)
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Can a family of 5 really fit in a 700-square-foot home? How a designer made this small New York apartment work
Interior designer Ahmad AbouZanat used clever space-saving tricks to make compact living work for this family
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This interior designer's golden rule for making small rooms feel bigger set the tone for decorating his own apartment
A tour of this New York apartment gives us fresh ideas on how to combine scale and color for a more joyful space, no matter the size
By Raluca Racasan Published
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There's a trending countertop color that feels bold, but still timeless – and this Manhattan apartment nails it
We speak to the designer of this New York home to find out how they used the color of the moment in this modern kitchen
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This architect's home features a seriously dramatic matte black kitchen that's tempted me to the dark side
The coastal home also features a travertine staircase, concrete columns, and unbridled views of the Mediterranean sea
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The secret to bringing soul and character to a new build? Just follow these 3 'unflipping' tips, says this designer
This LA designer cleverly 'unflipped' a new build bungalow by following these three design tips
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This Los Angeles home is packed with the best entertaining spaces – from the coolest hang-out sofa to an outdoor bar
Whether hosting indoors or out, this L.A. home is filled with comfortable, stylish spots for every occasion
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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One simple layout tweak transformed this once-dated Santa Monica townhouse – it now works so much better
The original 70s interior has had a much-needed modern uplift
By Lilith Hudson Published
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It's a game changer – this kitchen's uniquely-shaped island completely shifts the space's layout for the better
The architect's of this kitchen thought outside of the box when designing the layout of this space - quite literally in the case of the island
By Oonagh Turner Published
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5 things that just make sense in this tiny apartment, including a hidden bedroom – can you guess where it is?
You might not notice this micro-apartment's bedroom at first glance, but it's hidden within this small space in a very clever way
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Before & After – Singer Mayer Hawthorne transformed his Spanish-style LA bungalow into a rustic boho haven
The musician and his wife renovated the home themselves, infusing original features with their organic modern rustic style
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This designer's trick for perfecting a color balance has made me rethink my living room's palette
This designer's trick for balancing color has made me rethink my living room color scheme
By Oonagh Turner Published
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The sliding divider in this New York apartment creates a 'temporary room' – a genius trick for flexible open plan living
This once-cramped Manhattan apartment is now a sophisticated sun-soaked space with an open floorplan that maximizes every inch
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I’ve never seen a piece of furniture work as hard – this built-in unit makes a minimalist, open-plan barn feel cozy
An entry closet, bench, bar, and media center rolled in one – this clever piece of furniture is perfect for a minimalist home
By Oonagh Turner Published
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I've never seen terrazzo flooring quite like in this minimalist Italian villa – the perfect way to make a home feel more expensive
The designers of this European home have used terrazzo flooring throughout, creating an elegant space that celebrates the materials of the local landscape
By Oonagh Turner Published