This was a family of four, building their first house. They wanted it to be classy, durable and not stuffy, with a focus on comfort and family. AK Design Studio designed a white-on-white concept, pulling in natural elements to complement the beautiful outdoor space surrounding the home and added pops of colour for a playful tone. The functional needs for the busy family were addressed by using custom multi-functional storage solutions, creating a great floor plan with multi-functioning spaces, custom built millwork throughout, and thoughtful furniture choices that were family friendly, slightly eclectic and inviting. The soft white-on-white theme, natural elements, brass accessories, and beautiful art completed the space; creating this stunning home for the family to grow in (Published with Bowerbird). Photography : Provoke Studios See also :https://house-diaries.com/new-west-character-a-welcoming-functional-residence-in-canada/

This Victorian house in Surrey has been tastefully renovated by its owners, who have just decorated it in a traditional way for Christmas. Combining contemporary elements with those of origin while respecting the old stones, they carried out in-depth work and added a winter garden to place a pretty dining room. Doesn’t spending Christmas in this house look like a novel by Charles Dickens, but modernized? Photography : Brent Darby See also :https://house-diaries.com/bold-christmas-interiors-by-john-lewis-shop/

Design + Diplomacy Studio were lucky enough to renovate and style this iconic Fitzroy property for sale. Formerly a church hall, Aboriginal kindergarten and setting for several award-winning productions (Jack Irish, Ricky & Pete and The Tenderhook), this private residence was given a makeover all turned around in 2 weeks. D+D painted throughout and reconfigured the stair access to the guest quarters to add privacy and security. The front facade was restored to its original splendor, bathroom re-tiled and windows, doors and lights replaced throughout. This truely unique and eclectic property was for sale through Nelson Alexander in Fitzroy. Photography : Dylan Lark See also :https://house-diaries.com/a-home-beyond-the-ordinary-renovation-of-a-former-mission-house/

For the thorough renovation of an old farm, JUMA architects set out in search of the perfect balance between old and new. In its previous state, the house – which did have a cosy feel – was entirely lacking in terms of spaciousness, light and vision. To remedy this, the new design planned for a huge window opening in the rear elevation that would create a view on the beautiful garden and at the same time draw in plenty of natural light. The new joinery clearly distinguishes itself from the existing window openings through the use of a black, simple framework, eliminating all possible confusion about which parts are authentic, and which are not. Using the large open floor plan layout, the designers created a logical sequence of warmly furnished and elegantly styled living areas. The color palette chosen by the designers is also adding to the welcoming and modern…

As a contemporary interpretation of the historical townhouse typology, Hornsby Residence by Conrad Architects utilises restraint and control to create a highly ordered sequence of spatial experiences.Respectfully inspired by the great townhouses of the world – from the Georgian architecture of Bath, to the Neo-classicism of London; this home embodies a sense of solidarity, respect and refinement, distilling the enduring qualities of these classic typologies and reimagining them in a contemporary manner. This modern interpretation carries the concept of the colonnade from the architecture to the interiors. French doors evoke a sense of luxury, order and sanctuary upon entrance; a careful design consideration that is further enhanced by a restrained interior palette of marble and natural oak.Responding to the diverse requirements of each room, varying ceiling heights, floor levels, lighting fixtures and windows are employed to create unique spatial qualities. For example, the formal living room utilises the symmetry of…

Yana Prydalna designed a private villa in San Francisco, California, USA. The designer named it “Golden Villa” because the whole interior color has an artistic conception of Golden autumn breath, which embodies the exquisite wabi-sabi aesthetics of the East. The designer used light-colored objects, including polished concrete and a decorative plaster interior. There are also lightweight textiles, which create a lightness and complexity in this style. Besides, wood and wicker lamps are still the most important.。 See also :https://house-diaries.com/typeo-loft-a-relaxing-swedish-retreat/

This renovation and addition to a 1920’s era bungalow is the story of the stewardship of an existing resource from a state of aging into a “second life,” blending tradition and modernity in form and detail. Sagging structural elements and a cascade of subsequent incremental failures such as leaking window heads and walls out-of-plumb necessitated the removal of the roof and second floor. Although doubling the square footage of the house, the goal of Gardner Architects LLC Studio was to avoid “mansionization” and preserve the original intimate character of the house. A garden addition and new second floor were configured under a new form-hugging roof that kept the original bungalow character, yet blended with the asian-modern sensibility that guided the design. The front of the house preserves the bungalow character while hinting at the modern transformation on the garden side. A series of cross axes from front to rear provides…

Haus Love Interiors Studio is based in Indianapolis, IN. Their mission is to create thoughtful and beautiful interiors. They strive to meet their client’s aesthetic, functional, and economic goals while honoring and celebrating the buildings they call home. Sycamore Springs Colonial Project features a wide array of statement pieces layered atop a base of cool neutrals. Organic vessels paired along vintage collection of frames bring a worldly, collected element to the living room. Layered neutrals give this space a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. The grand chandelier and the antiqued glass mirror give the room a sophisticated look, while the coffee table and sideboards edge more a transitional style. Modern and traditional styles blend in the dining area. The wallpaper design and modern purple artwork make the space radiate sophistication and style. Enjoy the tour!!!! See also : https://house-diaries.com/bloomingdale-rowhouse-an-old-house-with-modern-touches/

Oak Hill Modern #2 is the second in a series of modern home ranch conversions designed and built by rootARCH.The original 1-story ranch home prior to renovation was a modest size of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, approximately 1,800 sf. It is located in a very desirable area of Nashville inside an older satellite city area named Oak Hill. It hosts a diverse architectural population of older established homes ranging in size and affluence including the private homes of country music stars and the governor of Tennessee.Obvious and constant visual connections to the outdoors were an important consideration in many of the indoor spaces to allow the home to be opened to expand the livable areas. The natural light that floods the home at different times of the day dramatically transforms the mood throughout the day. Brick from the original home was reused along with the introduction of new modern elements…

The strength of this 85 m² apartment in Brazil is in the naturality of materials and its efficient and functional aesthetic. The design, by Atelier Aberto Arquitetura and Sbardelotto Arquitetura, doesn’t take over the space. Despite the textures on the walls, there are opportunities for the clients to put their own personality into their home, by filling it with works of art, carpets, and furniture. Reasonably fragmented, the property previously did not present much natural light. After the renovation, the kitchen, assembled with the laundry area, gained a window and today has a great connection with the living area. A fair part of the success of these interventions resides on the project’s functional partitions, with custom cabinets that separate the areas, working as multifunctional walls that can also be used as storage. For example, the gray cabinet that separates the kitchen from the laundry room, the master bedroom’s wardrobe that…

This atypical home might bring to mind an old-fashioned shopkeeper living above their workplace, but this home and client are anything but old-fashioned. Working closely with the client, Dick Clark + Associates Studio helped realize her vision for transforming a 1977 office building into an updated model of live-work. Along the trails of Shoal Creek in Austin, TX sits this industrial residence above an antique furniture store and design workshop. The brief was to take an old and dated office building and stripping the existing stucco off of the building and opening it up to create a retail location for furniture and a design studio, with the upper level being converted to a single family residence above so the family could live above where the wife works. The design approach revealed the building’s latent structural system and surfaced a raw aesthetic complimented by large warehouse style windows and a warm…