New Delhi-based multidisciplinary firm Urbanscape Architects along with Utopia Designs have recently completed the Sangini House, a mixed-use office space in the Gujarati city of Surat. Designed for flexibility, energy efficiency and user comfort, the eight-story office building breaks the urban mold with its rounded and partly perforated form, which […]
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‘Mid-Mod Quincy’ Highlights Midcentury Modern Masterpieces
Quincy, Illinois, is an architectural gold mine. According to local architect Tony Crane, the city on the Mississippi River is home to a collection of well-documented and well-maintained structures that date back to the 1880s. “You can drive down Maine Street and look at the various styles as they go […]
Tarek and Christina Design a Modern Farmhouse Style That’d Make Chip and Jo Jealous
Chip and Joanna Gaines may be famed for popularizing the modern farmhouse look, but it appears that Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa have copped a similar style on the latest “Flip or Flop.” And we dare say it’s better than the original! In the Season 10 episode “Cut and […]
Custom-built Crestwood home is modern, energy-efficient and green
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide There were many reasons Mark Bicker decided it was time to upgrade from his condo to a custom-built home. “What prompted it was a number of things. But they outlawed grills in (the) condo, and I was like — that’s un-American,” he […]
The Houston Modern Home Tour goes virtual
Modern Architecture + Design Society announced on Thursday that it is taking its Houston Modern Home Tour virtual this year. The 10th annual event, scheduled for Nov. 1, will present modern architecture and designs in Houston. ELECTION 2020: MTV announces Discovery Green art installation to celebrate early voting “We are very […]
How to Mix Vintage and Modern Home Design in a Way That Works
Photo: Followtheflow (Shutterstock) Gone are the days of going to a traditional furniture store, seeing a floor model room setup you liked, then buying it and recreating the look lamp-for-lamp in your own home. Now, our homes are carefully “curated” in a way that’s supposed to reflect our personal style […]
City eyes modern bike-ped facilities in Mullan area transportation plans
MISSOULA — Elements of a transportation grid planned for the Mullan area could see construction begin as early as next summer, and advocates for bicycle and pedestrian facilities are watching closely to ensure their needs are included in the final design. Ben Weiss, a senior planner with the city’s bicycle […]
Prince Charles releases The Modern Artisan fashion collection
Prince Charles has released his sustainable fashion collection, and royals fans can get their hands on the styles he’s helped design right now! The Modern Artisan is part of a partnership between the Prince of Wales and his charity, The Prince’s Foundation, and YOOX NET-A-PORTER Group. The 18-piece line celebrates […]
Why This Modern Kitchen Is the Perfect Fit For This Historic Home
CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM OUR HOME & DESIGN GUIDE The client’s request turned out to be a challenge: fill the kitchen with modern amenities and make it look like they’ve always been in the 1880 home, a mix of Victorian and Queen Anne styles. Brian Polster, founder of the […]
Peek inside these hot Houston modern homes in new virtual tour
As fall ushers in cooler temperatures, Houstonians flock to home shows and tours to check out the latest in design, architecture, and decorating. One popular local draw is the annual Houston Modern Home Tour, now in its 10th year. But as many events this pandemic year, the tour, put […]
Theory Design creating modern, world travel style for Genova model at Esplanade Lake Club
CLOSE Theory Design’s Ruta Menaghlazi, Adriene Ged, and Cynde Thompson created a coastal beach style design with a casually elegant feeling for Seagate’s completed Monaco model at Esplanade Lake Club. (Photo: Tim Gibbons Photography) FORT MYERS — Theory Design’s Vice President of Design Ruta Menaghlazi, Lead Designer Adriene Ged, and interior […]
Stars of A&E flipping show overhauled this Natick mid-century modern. See inside.
33 Indian Ridge Road, Natick © Jonathan Quinones/BostonREP 33-indian-ridge-natick-exterior $1,199,500 Load Error Style: Mid-century modern Year built: 1967 Square feet: 3,380 (includes the garage) Beds: 5 Baths: 3 full, 1 half Water/sewer: Public/private Taxes: To be determined For this mid-century modern house, which counts the Charles River as a backyard […]
Japanese Boro Turns Old into New in Modern Interiors, Trends in Decorating
Japanese Boro-Boro style is like an incredible success story. Every old piece of clothing, accessory, or household item transforms outdated to beautiful, stylish, and meaningful. This interior design style’s touching sentiment is creative recycling and upcycling items that connect past with present and future. Inspired by Japanese culture, which embraces […]
A Car Repair Shop in Chicago Is Transformed Into an Amazing Modern Residence
The couple lived in the auto-body shop turned single-family home with their two large Newfoundland dogs for nearly a decade. It has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. “Their dream was to find a large commercial space to renovate,” says the listing agent, Jon Dimetros of Main Street Real Estate Group. […]
Local actors should design their own modern slavery responses
* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Local frontline workers will come across modern slavery cases – they should know exactly what to do Dr Alicia Kidd is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wilberforce Institute at the University […]
Los Gatos Home Features Modern Design
LOS GATOS, CA — This home features modern design with large decks offering views of the surrounding mountains. Features include a kitchen that opens to a family room and living room/dining room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a breakfast room with large windows for views into the trees. […]
What the Flip? From Beach Bummer to Modern Marvel, This Home Remodel Is the Stuff of Dreams
Flipping a house is a lot of work, and can yield a big profit. But not every project is guaranteed to be lucrative. So what’s the key to successfully making over a fixer-upper and selling it for a gain? Our new series “What the Flip?” presents before and after photos […]
Home plan: Modern style, but on a budget
PLAN 23-2727 Total sq. feet: 1,323 Bed/bath: 2/ 2 Stories: 1 Garage bays: 0 Foundation: Basement, crawl space, slab It’s all about relaxing on the porches with this modern — but modest and flexible — home design. The family room flows into the dining area and then the kitchen. The mudroom […]
29 Tastefully Rustic Gifts to Celebrate Farmhouse Modern Decor
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Everyone loves to feel cozy at home. Bringing the warmth of rustic natural wood and chunky knits, the modern farmhouse style has dominated interior […]
Must See Modern Exterior Home Pictures & Ideas Before You Renovate – 2020
Hill Country Residence Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. […]