Hanging lamps are high for the kitchen-dining room, in which guests are welcomed. The arrangement of such low-hanging lamps above a table will add light and privacy to the room. Lamps will create an intimate, friendly atmosphere.

Drawing inspiration from the historical context of the building itself, Neri&Hu combined traditional oriental architecture with contemporary architectural language, introducing a new way to interpret the architectural expression.

On the façade, warm-toned wood pattern aluminum grilles form a veil that softens the heaviness of the brick facade. Interior spaces can be easily caught in sight, rendering each facet of the outer wall a different visual effect.

The Art gallery is equipped with a series of hanging moveable walls for a flexible display system. The sculpted ceiling above gives some visual connection to the upper level, while a large glass picture window allows the space to extend into the courtyard.

Industrial-looking steel frame partitions, such as Crittall Windows, is a popular option for open plan living. - 📷vtwonen

With the shift towards open plan living, steel frames have become a great way to cleverly partition areas of the home without losing the light and feel of an open space. No wonder they’ve seen a huge surge in popularity of late. - 📷inrichting-huis

If you love to entertain and host dinner parties, steel frame windows could be the perfect pièce de résistance to your humble dining room setting. In an open plan living space, steel frame windows work to create a cozy nook or alcove. - 📷yellowtrace

If you are trying to cool a room, keep windows and blinds shut during the hottest part of the day to minimize the amount of light let into the space. - 📷arent&pyke

Using a ceiling fan has multiple benefits. It rotates air around the space, cooling the room efficiently. But visually you’ll discover that choosing a stylish ceiling fan adds an accent and a focal point to the room which might not have been there otherwise.

Heat rises. It makes sense that the lower your bed or seating is to the floor the cooler you will be. To cool your room, you may need to lower your bed or remove your mattress from your bed and place it on the floor. - 📷estliving

It’s hard to believe that this laid back modern home in the bustling and trendy New Cross London district was formerly an old burned-out garage. Concrete walls and gorgeous wide open spaces fit with a Wabi Sabi aesthetic.

Each apartment has a similar layout to the other. The striking features are the well fitted kitchen, coupled with minimal calming materials. Lime-washed oak floors give the room a serene feel.

The Wabi Sabi aesthetic is one based on asymmetry, simplicity and an appreciation for the integration of natural objects and processes. This minimal approach to decoration across the lofts can be understood in these Wabi Sabi terms.

This home tour tells of the story of two parents transforming their cramped and dated 93 m2 apartment into a sleek and modern haven, as they wanted to make it a special place for their son to grow up in and have space to run around.

Pablo Picasso once said that “every child is an artist.” Making home a fun and functional hub for children to grow up sparks imagination, as well as good physical and mental well-being.

Boasting layers of coziness and a togetherness in design, the open plan living area frees up plenty of space for the family to lounge together. Rustic furnishings are juxtaposed against the modern finish of the house, plenty of light shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

A home should always reflect a family’s unique taste, whether in small decor details or the overall look and feel of the space. - 📷Kyle Yu

The designers chose a neutral palette that complements natural light, visually enlarging the feel of the space. Meanwhile, the soft gray marble hues of the customized television platform provide a fluid contrast to the strong lines of the living room sofa. - 📷Kyle Yu

From the kitchen window you can see a view over A Coruna, in the Spanish city of Galicia. The apartment is a stone’s throw away from the main city plaza, Maria Pita. - 📷Vicugo Foto

With a delectably curated collection of art and cute cats, in addition to a medley of mismatched furniture, it’s a charmingly bohemian home. - 📷Vicugo Foto