This apartment by boq architekti is in a new residential building in Holešovice, Prague. The owners, a young active couple, were looking for an oasis in the center of Prague.The basic expressive elements are subdued shades, anthracite gray and black, colors that calm the mind and withstand the distinctive color accent of mustard yellow, the owner’s favorite color.Furthermore, steel as a basic element of the entire interior, complemented by a touch of natural oak wood. The living space is dominated by a black kitchen with a light work island, followed by a very simple library that deceives the body a bit – the demands on the contractor here were very high.The owners did not want too disturbing elements, so the apartment was not considered with a TV. Instead, a projection screen is built into the living room wall. The atmosphere was worked here, the smart wiring, working with the color…

This family villa by DO ARCHITECTS, is built just a few hundred meters away from the Baltic sea shore, where water, sand, pebbles and pines all mix together. Views, experiences and sounds of the surrounding nature accompany one’s approach to the villa and fill the interior with its calm presence. Local materials used in exterior and interior blend the building to the natural Baltic seaside. The building is split in two volumes to create different spaces for variety of functions and comfortable living. Volumes and spaces are connected through different paths, making the villa very engaging and suitable for every family member. Photography : Laimonas Ciūnys, DO ARCHITECTS See also :https://house-diaries.com/unique-bauhaus-monument-villa-overlooking-the-rhine/

A combination of concrete and wood dominates the interior design of this family house in Prague, Czech Republic. The interior provides a contemporary approach to living in light-filled spaces, along with playful touches. The client approached boq architekti Studio with a request for the interior design of a family house. The main element of the space is the concrete ceiling and oiled wooden floor. Three neutral colors intertwine throughout the interior. Those are white and anthracite grey in combination with natural wood. As a reference point in the centre of the living room the staircase elevated to an art element running through the glass railing. With the bookcase, the architects create a bold composition, within which moves a projection screen. Under the staircase there is storage space. The living space is variable thanks to a modular sofa, which can modify into three different compositions.The design of the kids’ room is…

Little Mexico in the middle of beautiful Mallorca. This architectural masterwork was recently completed and is set on rustic land surrounded by vineyards between the villages of Santa Maria del Camí and Santa Eugenia. The team behind this spectacular creation are the architects of IslaArchitects and Rabassa Arquitectura. Livingroom with high ceilings and exposed beams, fireplace and a generous space for socialising. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors on both sides makes for that perfect indoor-outdoor living this house was designed for. Local creativity, craftsmanship and materials combined have created this inviting and unique home ready to be inhabited. Photographer: Matias Alexandro See also : https://house-diaries.com/now-and-then-a-house-in-calatrava-palma-de-mallorca/

The goal of this renovation was to create a stair with a minimal footprint in order to maximize the usable space in this small apartment so the key challenge for the studio was to install a conventional stair to access the upstairs bedroom in place of the existing steep ladder and still maintain an open feeling apartment since the existing living room was divided in two and contained a steep ladder to access the second floor sleeping loft. The client wanted to create a single living space with a true staircase and to open up and preferably expand the old galley kitchen without taking away too much space from the living area. Kimberly Peck and His ny2 inc’s solution was to create a new stair that integrated with the kitchen cabinetry and dining area in order to not use up valuable floor area. The fourth tread of the stair continues…

In one of the beautiful governors’ houses from the 1920s, we find this cozy second-floor home which, thanks to its airy ceiling height and surface-efficient floor plan, feels larger than the number of square meters indicates. Original details such as moldings, ceiling rosettes and cast iron radiators have been preserved, and in the living room and bedroom the wooden floors have been developed. A peaceful accommodation is offered, and outside the vaulted windows of the rooms there is lush greenery.  Photography : Jonas Berg Interior: Joseffsonl Jung  See also :https://house-diaries.com/stylish-black-and-white-apartment-in-goteborg/

Jost Architects took a classic weatherboard cottage located in St Kilda with a council Heritage Overlay and removed the previous 1980s extension to the rear. The two front bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor, being part of the original main area of the house, was retained.The planning restraints meant that careful consideration was given to how the upper level area of the addition sat within the streetscape. The internal planning was extremely important as there was no room to build further back to increase the internal area of the house without severe detriment to the very small rear yard. With this setback maintained, the internal planning was crucial to improve the functional layout and also fit in a stair to access the upper addition. The existing rooms were refurbished retaining their original features and trims with new contemporary fixtures and fittings that are aesthetically appropriate.The interior finishes are selected…

On an attractive Stockholm suburb, in a representative property from 1886 is this beautiful floor of 166 sqm. The floor has an optimal floor plan and is divided into five rooms and a kitchen. Three rooms in a row, high position, very bright, generous ceiling height and balcony. Enjoy the well-preserved original details such as beautiful stucco, wall panels, tiled stove, elegant double doors and oiled herringbone parquet….. See also :https://house-diaries.com/zen-houses-a-magical-mix-of-urban-and-nature/

Worn interiors, small rooms and lack of light were ruining the potential of this 3,000 sq. ft. apartment on Barcelona’s Avenida Pau Casals in Spain. Due to its elongated shape, the biggest challenge designer Ana Engelhorn faced was bringing natural light into the middle section. By changing the apartment’s internal layout, they were able to create a large, bright apartment with three bedrooms. They increased the master bedroom size and designed a multi-purpose space that includes a bedroom, dressing room, lounge, yoga room and bathroom. Three small rooms were transformed into an airy open-plan kitchen that flows directly into the dining room. When choosing furniture, fixtures and decor, they sourced quality pieces from across Europe. The overall appearance, however, has a decidedly English flair. They decorated each en-suite and the guest bathroom with Drummonds’ utilities and all the artwork is from Spanish artists in Madrid and Arco. The result is…

Edificio Huatusco consisted of renovating and architecturally recycling a 1940’s residential building in total abandon. The building has four different units configured around three courtyards on three levels, each unit has its peculiar layout and distribution. The main challenge for C2D Studio was to bring back this building to life through not only restoration but also redistributing the original layout. Although the building was a residential construction since it was originally built, the current lifestyle demands more flexible undivided spaces with better lighting and features such as exterior spaces like terraces or patios.To maintain the original appearance of the property the architects reclaimed and recycled a large part of the original materials and architectural elements like steel doors and windows, wooden floors or the quarry stone on the façade and details; achieving a contrasting balance by combining classical with more contemporary elements.( Published with Bowerbird.io) Photography : Mau Salas See also…

This optimally planned four-room apartment is located in a bright and quietly located property built in 1913 in a national romantic parade style. The floor captures most of what can be desired by an accommodation from the era, such as large airy living rooms, fantastic sash windows, open kitchen and three bedrooms located towards the quiet courtyard. In addition to this, the floor has two balconies, one facing the street and one facing the courtyard as well as a beautiful bay window in the large kitchen and access to a balcony to the west from the living room. A careful renovation, which has retained the floor’s original details, creates charm and atmosphere tastefully combined with a modern form and function. See also : https://house-diaries.com/fabulous-apartment-renovation-in-stockholm/