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 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 Feel 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
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The theater room in LA Reid's Bel-Air home takes one of our favorite decorating trends to the next level
The $21.5 million home, complete with a red velvet media room and sound system, is a music fanatic's dream
By Lilith Hudson Published
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10 homes with welcoming terraces that are perfect to spend a summer night on
Explore this edit of 10 beautiful terraces to inspire your own backyard entertaining spaces
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Is this the world's most elegant island? Fluted marble gives this kitchen serious wow-factor
Beautiful marble crafted into fluted panels make this kitchen island a showstopper - but how was it made? We speak to its designer
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This architect's apartment is a trove of vintage finds, proving that Mid-Century decor can work in a contemporary setting
Vintage meets modern in this elegant SoHo loft and is a lesson in how to use mid-century decor in a contemporary space
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Before and after – 'muddied' by its previous remodels, this 1970s home now has a sense of clarity
How do you make an architecturally significant home feel modern, without losing its spirit? This Washington home is an example on how to handle a home sensitively
By Amy McArdle Published
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I've never seen a dining table the shape of the one in this Napa Valley home – it's genius for hosting better dinner parties
This home is a gallery of the most unique, sculptural pieces that are as functional as they are decorative
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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How do you make beautiful original features stand out? Just paint them white, says this designer
Why bright white paint was this designer's best friend for highlighting elegant crown molding in this Brooklyn brownstone
By Oonagh Turner Published
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Is this the world's best bookcase? Inside a Parisian home where incredible shelving takes a starring role
Designed by NJ+ Arquitetura, this home in Paris has myriad outstanding features, but a unique bookcase in the living room takes centerstage
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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This kitchen's designer went through rounds and rounds of tests before perfecting this pink-tinged cabinetry stain
This cool, calm kitchen features warm-toned cabinetry that has been uniquely and expertly stained to suit the room's exact lighting conditions
By Lilith Hudson Published
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We're calling it – this minimalist house has the best take on wall paneling that feels elevated and fresh, not clichéd
Take a tour of this beautifully pared-back project with a refreshing take on wall paneling
By Oonagh Turner Published