Architecture | Decoration | Design

Aug 1, 2025

A Stone Cladding Villa That Serves As A Bridge Between Communities

Located in Israel, on the edge of two towns, one Arab and one Jewish, this house makes a powerful statement. It rises like a giant modern sculpture from the ground and yet it doesn’t overpower its surroundings. The house features an infinity swimming pool with a panoramic view Instead its...

Aug 1, 2025

CDX Plywood: How Is It Different?

CDX plywood might be a familiar term for some. While the word “plywood” is something you hear regularly, its different types often overlap. For DIY home enthusiasts, learning about the different types of plywood can be helpful. Join us as we explore CDX plywood and how it is different. Plywood...

Aug 1, 2025

Sustainable Rural Hut With A Galvanized Steel And Timber Structure

Where once stood an old brick cottage in a small rural area near Mudgee, Australia there is now a new structure called Gawthorne’s Hut designed by Cameron Anderson Architects. The name pays homage to the original owner of the property. Parts of the old cottage were salvaged and used in...

Aug 1, 2025

Modern South African House With Both Ocean And Mountain Views

The beautiful South African landscape is a major part of the architecture of this region. The houses built here are designed to take advantage of the views. A recent example is the residence built by studio Malan Vorster in Cape Town. The backyard features an in-ground pool and a wooden...

Aug 1, 2025

What Is a Cob house? The World’s Oldest Building Material

What is a cob house? The world’s oldest building material is still popular. If you’ve never heard of a cob house, you will now. Cob is a sustainable mix of stray, sand, and clay. Like adobe and other home building materials, its history dates back for thousands of years. What...

Aug 1, 2025

Black Modern House Designs That Will Make You Want to Paint Yours Black

Black modern house designs are becoming increasingly popular. They look chic and different, plus they make a huge design statement. However, when considering colors for the exterior of your house, it’s not likely that many people will suggest choosing black. For accent trim, sure, but for the whole house? Yes!...

Aug 1, 2025

What Is Mortar And What Types Of Mortar Are Available?

Mortar is necessary. You may have asked what ismortar and what types of mortar are available? But have you thought about mortar and its uses? What Is Mortar? Mortar is a mixture of cement, water, and other materials. Builders use it to lay bricks, stone, and seal gaps. It is...

Aug 1, 2025

Plaster Vs Drywall: Which Wall Is Superior?

Plaster vs. Drywall: which is superior? It’s a question that sparks debate among homeowners and builders. Since drywall’s invention, people still can’t decide if it’s better than plastic. What is the answer? We’ll look at both so you can decide. What Is Plaster? Plaster is a building material for walls....

Aug 1, 2025

Modern Mountain Homes Offer An Unbeatable Escape

Mountain homes offer an escape from big city living. New homeowners are driving demand for mountain getaways. Living in an idyllic setting is more appealing the cost of living continues to increase nationwide. Despite its iconic stature in the American landscape, the cabin is no longer restrained by its origins....

Aug 1, 2025

Sloping Roof Ideas And Architectural Wonders

A slope refers to the incline of a roof. Sloped roof homes are common in residential living areas across the US. There are plenty of sloping roof ideas and architectural wonders to consider. Most homes have sloped roofs. A slope refers to the inches a roof rises for every 12...

Aug 1, 2025

How Much Does A Tiny House Cost?

Have you ever wondered how much does a tiny house cost? As the tiny house trend is here to stay, the question is, what kind of tiny house should you buy? Nationwide, the tiny house niche market has taken center stage. It seems the future of modern luxury living is...

Aug 1, 2025

The Elon Musk Tiny House Boxabl is Really a Test for Life on Mars

Elon Musk, tiny house and a literal out-of-the-box residence probably don’t often make it into one sentence. But, recently Musk and Boxabl, a compact tiny house manufacturer have been in the media spotlight. Most importantly, this is not because he’s investing in the company. Elon Musk Tiny House Boxabl Rumors...

Aug 1, 2025

Modern Mansion Designs That Set New Standards

A mansion is an elegant house. Here we’ll look at modern mansion designs that set new standards. But before we do that, we should ask what does it mean to live in a luxury mansion? Are mansions about size or is there something else that makes luxurious homes special? What...

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IKEA's Newest "Retro Furniture" Collection Includes a Statement Striped Armchair People are Going to Love

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This designer's 'every seat needs a surface' rule has changed my living room layout forever – here's what I mean

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Architecture

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A Gorgeous Mountain Hotel in Slovakia With Individual Cabin Apartment

A Japanese-Inspired House With A Dynamic Facade Design

Old Houses Transformed By Newly-Added Modern Extensions

A Tropical House In Mexico With A Wine Cellar And Underground Parking