Architecture: Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA) Team: Pablo Pérez Palacios, Emilio Calvo, Miguel Vargas, Andrés Domínguez, Nancy Estévez, Sergio Delgado, Adán García. Location: Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Area: 964 m2. Year: 2023. Photo Credits: Rory Gardiner, Luis Garvan. A Deep Connection with Nature.

Copas House: Architecture in Harmony with Nature

The Chessy Cultural Centre, designed by Opus 5 Architectes, is situated at the intersection of contrasting landscapes in France. To the north, the town of Chessy encroaches on the rural character of Brie, while to the south, the highly controlled environment of Disneyland dominates. This project acts as a mediator between these two distinct worlds, seeking to bridge the gap between the old and the new. The architects set out to create a building that is clearly expressive of its role as a connector. The existing Tournelles farm, a remnant of Brie’s agricultural past, provided a strong foundation for the design. With its stone structure and rusticated facade, the renovated cultural center was conceived as a continuation of this rural aesthetic, rather than a stark contrast.

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The sea has captivated humans for centuries. Water, after all, has long been a muse for poets, painters, and, as these beautiful oceanfront homes prove, architects too. The best designers often strive to honor the water—they’ll ensure incredible views from as many rooms as possible, use natural materials so the home is in conversation with the landscape, or designate plenty of space for outdoor living. Of course, buyers are often just as eager for these properties as architects are to design them—in fact, a waterfront view carries a premium in almost every markets.

9 Beautiful Oceanfront Homes Around the World

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Dreaming of a cozy retreat? Explore 13 ingenious 'tiny homes' on sale at Home Depot from $699.

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Thanks to Forward Design Architecture, this once-old-fashioned kitchen now feels breezy and is wonderfully connected to the home's primary rooms

Before and After — This Kansas Kitchen Went From Dark and Dated to Open and Bright, Here's How

If you're aiming to design a contemporary looking bathroom, you will want to make an effort to steer clear of the six following features, which professionals say will instantly make the space look dated. Here, they touch on colors, finishes, and other elements that you are better off avoiding in...

6 Bathroom Styles That Are Going Out of Style, According to Designers

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Philippa Radon, Interior Designer and C2 Paint Color Specialist07.30.24. When it comes to designing your home, small bathrooms can often present unique challenges, but also a great opportunity to express your style. Though their compact dimensions might initially seem limiting, with the right approach, they can be converted into personalized wellness sanctuaries.

Transforming a Small Bathroom into a Luxurious Sanctuary with Color

Alisa and Kevin’s DIY conversion of a 1996 BlueBird school bus, named “Hygge,” beautifully embodies the Danish concept of coziness and contentment. The exterior of the bus is painted off-white and remains largely unchanged, save for some windows replaced with metal panels and the addition of solar panels on the roof. However, the interior transformation is where the magic happens. The couple has designed a bright and inviting living space with white cabinetry and wooden accents, following a “side-by-side” room layout that includes a charming seating area, a functional kitchen with a rolling pantry, a bathroom with a composting toilet and shower, and a cozy bedroom with ample storage.

This DIY School Bus Conversion Has a Splendidly Designed Living Space With a Small Garden

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. For some, a vacation home looks sunny and coastal; for others, it’s a cabin with plaid and quilts, and for others, it’s a cottage with a garden.

A Kitchen in “Disrepair” Gets a Storybook Cottage Makeover for Only $2,000

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The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. I was twelve years old the first time I visited Ocean Beach III,...

The Tiny Houses of New Jersey: What Architects Can Learn from a Mid-Century Beach Community

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Less square footage but plenty of comfort.

This Tiny House on Amazon Has the Coolest Rooftop Deck for Stargazing

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

A bed is often just a bed, but transform it into a quiet, perched nook with walls and intentional design details and you’ve got yourself a whimsical, inviting reprieve. Meet the alcove bed. This type of bed is often tucked into a small niche or unused corner, allowing you to maximize space while infusing a bit of charm. Alcove beds are great for actual sleeping, or they can become a destination for reading or quietly slipping away from the world. They’re also a fun choice for a child’s bedroom, making a "big kid" bed feel much more exciting.

11 Alcove Bed Ideas for a Cozy and Inviting Space

When it comes to making a strong first impression with your home, consider the front door the exterior heavyweight. It’s one of the first things guests encounter and a view you and your neighbors will see daily. Plus, from the style to the hardware, the front door sets the tone for what’s to come inside. That’s why choosing the right paint color—one that suits your home’s architecture and the surroundings, as well as your own personal decorating taste—is all important. Here are eight of the best front door paint colors, according to Southern designers—no surprise that neutrals, blues, and greens top the list.

The Best Front Door Paint Colors, According To Designers

We’ll say it once and for all: Stop treating mantel design as a holidays-only kind of endeavor. Sure, Christmas is a chance to go all out with pops of red, max out on garlands, and otherwise ensure that Santa has an aesthetically pleasing time at your home. But making your mantel as true to your current design sensibilities (or Pinterest aspirations!) as possible needs to be an a year-round pursuit.

20 Fireplace Mantel Ideas for Making an All-Seasons Statement

When done right, color drenching bedrooms can create cocooning sleep spaces that will help you drift off into dreamland much quicker

Should I Color Drench My Bedroom? 5 Rooms That Show Why This Way to Paint Works so Well

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Viewers are calling this DIY video 'beautiful' and 'perfect.'

Woman's 'Gorgeous' Faux Rock Wall Instantly Transforms Her 'Cottagecore' Kitchen

Homeowners were left in awe after one gardener opted to replace part of their lawn with a stunning native plant. The gardener, based in the United Kingdom, recently showed off the beautiful transformation of their yard in a post to the r/f**klawns subreddit. "Last year i replaced about 1/4 of...

Gardener shares surprising photo after replacing section of traditional lawn: 'This looks like a magazine'

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Super versatile and a well-loved tool in an interior designer's arsenal, chik blinds are having a real moment. Here's why I'm sold on these sun-filtering blinds

I've just ordered this retro window treatment for my sunroom – here's how interior designers convinced me chik blinds are back

Open a design magazine and almost every living or family room will be some version of a sofa and two chairs, two sofas, or a sofa and a loveseat. But sometimes, sometimes four cozy chairs surrounding a coffee table makes the best use of space. Here are a couple for inspiration.

Designing with Four Chairs and a Coffee Table

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nameless architecture's concretewall café is an austere rock garden in korea

Realized as a celebration of stone, this Concretewall café has been built by Seoul-based studio Nameless Architecture challenges the conventional understanding of the boundary between natural...

nameless architecture's concretewall café is an austere rock garden in korea

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