LSA Architects have completed the renovation of a heritage home in Melbourne, Australia, by adding a contemporary addition.
A Contemporary Addition For A Heritage Home In Melbourne
April 14, 2015
Design Detail – Upholstered Headboards That Wrap Around To The Ceiling
April 13, 2015
Hey contemporist friends! Here’s a good example of a popular design detail we’re seeing a lot of these days. When Studio Gaia designed the new W Hotel in Bogota, Colombia, a common theme among the rooms are these upholstered headboards that create visual interest by drawing the eye up the wall and wrapping around to the ceiling.
Before & After – A “Gentle” Contemporary Update Of A 1914 Craftsman Home
April 13, 2015
SHED Architecture & Design were asked by their clients to design a gentle contemporary update for their 1914 Craftsman home in Seattle, with interiors inspired by minimalist Japanese design.
The See-Through Trend Continues….
April 13, 2015
Last week, we featured some see-through stairs, and now today we see this home in Belgium, designed by Burobill, that has a see-through hallway floor.
Design Tip – Recess A TV Above A Fireplace
April 13, 2015
Hey contemporist friends! Here’s something for you to think about, if you’re installing a TV above a fireplace.
Heat rises, and the heat from a fireplace can damage a TV, so you should avoid mounting a TV directly off the wall above a fireplace. Instead, consider creating a recessed area for the TV, so it’s setback into the wall, avoiding much of the heat coming off the fireplace.
This interior, designed by FORM Design Architecture, has a good example of a recessed TV above the fireplace.
Hanging Red Stairs For A Home In London
April 13, 2015
Michaelis Boyd Associates, together with Diapo, and Webb Yates Engineers, created this unique hanging staircase for a home in London.
