Tagged Refurbishment

Porto-based architecture studio Paulo Moreira has recently refurbished Casa Zaire, a tiny house located at the rear of a modernist building in Rua do Zaire, Porto. The transformation of this tiny hidden house, ...

Australian practice Tom Robertson Architects has designed a contemporary addition for a historic cottage in Melbourne’s Prince Hill suburb. The previous living areas were cramped and dark, unsuitable for a gr...

Italian studio OASI Architects has recently refurbished the living spaces of this small house located on the hillside near the Varese lake, in a town called Comerio. The simple volume of the kitchen defines th...

If you’re thinking of selling your property, it can be tempting to contact a real estate agent as quickly as possible to arrange a valuation. However, before you pick up the phone to make that call, wait for ...

Milan and Lugano-based architecture studio ITCH has recently refurbished an apartment in Milan creating a "free" layout in which the partition walls are treated as "sheets" that fold in plan and section accordi...

This apartment, overlooking the beautiful beach and the urban views of Tel Aviv, was built in the late 1990s and hasn't been renovated since. The owners, a couple with two children, live in London and come to v...

Have you ever noticed that most small apartments seem to be white? In this 44 sqm apartment recently refurbished by XS Studio for Compact Design, the choice of black veneer proves the strong effect a dark color...

Sydney-based designer Olivia Bossy has recently refurbished with a minimalist but tactical approach a tiny 51 square meter apartment in Freshwater. The project was an exercise in streamlining existence, livin...

Chinese practice Topos Design Clans has recently converted an 80 sqm apartment located in a high-rise building on Fengyang Road, in the old downtown of Shanghai, into a unique home art studio.  Seven is...

Chinese studio TOWOdesign has recently transformed a tiny apartment in downtown Shanghai into a practical flat which incorporates a several 'function boxes'. Dubbed Ten Degrees, the 48 sqm ( 516.7 sq ft) apartm...

Planning on a major home restructure? As a homeowner, you naturally want your home looking updated, secure, and safe for everyone living there. As time goes, your home will take the environmental stress, causin...

Recently refurbished by Sydney-based studio Downie North Architects, this 1950s bungalow, dubbed "Skylit House", is a simple and deft alteration to a mid-century suburban bungalow in the bushy lower north shore...

This Summer House completed by Swedish architecture firm Kod Arkitekter in the northern Stockholm archipelago makes the most of its surroundings with a design that maximizes indoor-outdoor living and combines S...

Decorating your living space should be fun. After all, it's your home, not a waiting room. Let your personality shine with these over-the-top home trends and accessories. Scented Wallpaper For when wallpaper...

Billions of dollars are spent by Americans on home improvement projects to make their homes look good. Some do it to impress others and some do it to be able to sell their home at a better rate when they finall...

A lot of people shy away from getting their homes repainted because it’s an expensive thing to do. However, the benefits it provides to you and your home are far greater than the money you spend on it. It ca...

Hardwood floors are the essence of a home, however, wear and tear is common and can steal away their luster, flexibility, and beauty. While there are many other flooring options available, most of the homeowner...

Tucked neatly behind a weatherboard house in Melbourne’s leafy north-east sits a two-story modular extension designed by Australian firm Modscape that is bold yet refined. In need of extra space for their gr...

Architecture studio Russian for Fish brings a bold contemporary look into the basement of a London Victorian terrace house by installing a bright yellow kitchen. Occupying the lower two floors of a Victorian...

A bookshelf connects and separates the living areas inside this 1930’s flat in Prague. This solution, sometimes used in the shared apartments of the students is not always inelegant, as Czech architecture stu...

In a competitive market where the number of investors making passive income on property rentals is now on the rise, it can be a tough job securing good tenants. Interior design is one of the key aspects to make...