Stoke Newington Victorian terrace renovation:top-to-bottom transformation cost £480k — but achieved £1.9m sale price
Renovating a house is one thing. What architects Maya Carni and Ran Ankory did to their Victorian terrace home was more like a disembowelment. They stripped their run-down property back to basics, leaving just its front and side walls
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Timeless design by Jill Egan Interiors
It’s amazing that Jill Egan worked as a math teacher for 12 years before becoming a designer. Nevertheless, she is convinced that the two areas have a lot in common, despite the seemingly clear differences. ‘In both mathematics and
Exquisite designer apartment in 19th century house in Paris
We will probably never get bored with Parisian modern classics because the photographs of Parisian apartments can be admired forever. It is especially wonderful when such a talented designer as Jean Charles Thomas undertakes the renovation of a home
Swedish atiic apartment with warm interiors
This two-level attic apartment in Sweden captivated us with its colors and functional solutions. The milky gray finished are perfectly diluted with warm colors: caramel, brown, ocher. Not without wooden furniture and plants – magic wands for almost any
Beautiful country house in Minsk, Belarus
Today we have a very beautiful country house with elements of chalet style in the suburbs of Minsk, Belarus. The family lived in Spain for a long time, but recently decided to return to Belarus and complete the project
6 Dining Zone Challenges and How to Solve Them
If you’d like to include an area for shared meals in your kitchen, there are various issues that can scupper your plans – a lack of space or an awkwardly shaped room being just two of them. Read on
red pigment micro cement surfaces add playful touch to minimalist apartment in ukraine
situated in a brand new residential building on the bank of the dnipro river, in kyiv, ukraine, OBRIY architects has designed the ‘polar’ apartment for a young couple. using a monochromatic palette and linear elements, the studio has formed
Elegant English interiors by Anna Standish
Anna Standish has a love for interiors in her blood, as both of her grandfathers worked in the furniture business: one sold antiques, the other worked in a modern furniture store. It is clear that such upbringing was not
Pleasant beige apartment with patio in Sweden (88 sqm)
The time has passed when people were afraid of completely beige interiors, and the Scandinavians were the first to return the people’s love to this color. Today we have a completely monochrome apartment in Sweden, but the all-embracing beige
Top 15 of the most romantic hotels in Paris
The most famously romantic city in the world draws couples from all over the world and once here they’re rarely disappointed. The air of elegance, the beautiful buildings, and timeless streets is a potent and alluring combination. Stroll hand-in-hand
Rooftop Kitchens: Outdoor Dining Experience Served with Style!
Staying indoors for what seems like an endless period of time can be really frustrating and with no actual end in sight of the Covid-19 pandemic, there comes a time when we desperately want to spend at least some
How to Help Your Clients Choose Sustainable Materials
From plant-based surfaces to those made from waste products, there’s a vast array of sustainable home materials to choose from. Check out this selection of materials to help you offer clients renovation choices that work alongside the environment. Let
Asta House / Make Architects
Text description provided by the architects. Make Architects has completed a central London re-use residential project for Derwent London , a leading UK developer known for its distinctive, design-led portfolio that contributes positively to the urban realm of the
Fast-changing South Bermondsey:new Overground station and thousands of homes planned for London district
The Bermondsey most young Londoners know is all pints at The Woolpack, weekends browsing in Maltby Street Market and sherry and tapas at José, all in the metaphorical shadow of the Shard. Just down the road things are less
A Contemporary Japanese Interior in an Amsterdam Canal House
Located in the city center of Amsterdam, Netherlands, the eclectic canal house was designed as a minimalist retreat by Amsterdam-based studio Mokkō . The designers were tasked in creating a contemporary central living room inspired by Japanese sensibilities and
Social distancing furniture: innovative solutions for post/pandemic design
Designers globally have been busy during lockdown. Many have turned their attention to devising ways of living, working, and communicating in a safe way as we begin to emerge from the pandemic Italian designer Federica Biasi has created a
A former ‘brown café’, Café de Parel keeps its cosy appeal but adds contemporary flair in an update from designers Ninetynine…
Formerly a ‘brown café’—the traditional Dutch bars named for their dark wood decor and smoke-stained walls— Amsterdam ‘s Café de Parel has been given a modern update by local design studio Ninetynine , the petite 44 square metre space
New take on the Greek beach house by Athens based R.C.TECH
Athens based architecture studio R.C.TECH offers a new take on the classic Greek beach house with a single-level volume of interlocking shapes, designed with holiday memories in mind The swimming pool On a flat piece of land along the
MoreySmith’s central London office champions a sense of belonging
As interior design specialist MoreySmith moves into a new office in central London, the firm explores ideas of belonging, health and safery, flexbility and community in the workspace The swift decline and practical obsolescence of the traditional office has
Adaptable Living: Old Horse Stable Turned into Studio Space and ADU
What do you do when you happen to buy or own an old horse stable and yet do not actually own any horses? Instead of just neglecting the space or getting rid of it, this coupled in Kirkland ,
A city icon with a storied past is reborn in Amsterdam’s Zuid, as Studio Modijefsky give a Bonnie new look to a classic café bar…
With three distinct areas, split over three floors of a corner building near Amsterdam ‘s Vondelpark, Bonnie (formerly Café Bos) is a traditional bistro in the city’s densely populated Zuid borough; and a fine looking one at that. Designed
Iconic architecture serves as the backdrop to decadent design at Tavolino, a lavish new Italian-inspired eatery for London Bridge…
Situated riverside at London Bridge is the stunning new neighbourhood bar and restaurant , Tavolino; a contemporary yet casual spot to enjoy classic Italian dishes and drinks whilst taking in impressive views over City Hall, Tower Bridge and the
Peek Inside an Architect’s Bright and Open Modern Home
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, architect Denise O’Connor of Optimise Home takes viewers through her renovated 1950s open-plan home in Dublin. She tells Kiya Kelly of the Houzz communications team how she knocked down walls to connect
20 Ways to Work Yellow Seating into a Scheme
This photo series is designed to give you some coffee-break inspiration. Take five minutes for yourself and enjoy browsing these enviable spaces to get ideas for your own home. Yellow can be a foil for cool shades of grey,
How to Build an Annexe or Office in Your Garden
Whether you’re looking for a guest bedroom or need somewhere to work from home, it might be worth slotting an outbuilding into your garden. We spoke to four professionals on Houzz to discover whether you need Planning Permission, what
Kitchen Tour: A Once-cramped Kitchen is Now a Calm Scandi Delight
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designer and examine the creative thinking behind this beautifully renovated kitchen. Kitchen at a Glance Who lives here? A busy woman with her young adult son (who enjoys cooking, so he
10 Tricks for Adding Kerb Appeal to Your Home
With all the effort we spend on creating beautiful interiors, the outside of our homes can often be overlooked. Check out these easy ideas for making sure the front of your property gives the kind of welcome you –
An east London family home by Freehaus packs a punch through simplicity
London architects Freehaus rethink a family home in the city’s borough of Hackney through a balanced combination of minimalism, a material-led approach and clever interventions that respond to their clients’ needs Victorian brick house redesigns are probably among the
Houzz Tour: A Family Home Much Improved by a Clever Layout Rejig
The family who own this home had originally planned to enlarge their house with a basement dig, but had been deterred by council restrictions. Instead, they enlisted the expertise of Josie Harris-Taylor of Kia Designs to reconfigure the space
11 Interesting Ways to Illuminate Your Bathroom
In a professionally designed bathroom, you can forget about a single source of lighting from a collection of ceiling spots. These professionals show just how creative you can be when it comes to illuminating your ablutions, with ideas ranging
9 Ways Designers Have Made Interesting Use of Ply in a Kitchen
From limewashing it or staining it black to using it for veneered door fronts or chunky worktops, ply has featured in numerous ways in kitchen designs on Houzz. Read about the clever ideas interior designers, architects and kitchen design
Houzz Tour: A Tiny Flat With Not a Single Right Angle
The owners of this apartment bought it for their daughter, who was about to start classes at a business school in the Saint-Bruno district of Grenoble, France. Their plan was to let her use it for her time at
8 Lovely Lakeside Walks Near London
We know, we know, we're Londonist and this isn't in London. Sometimes we like to show you interesting places to go and things to do that are a little further afield. For more things to do near London, take
Dozens Of Colourful Murals Will Appear In London In September
150 artists from all over the world will take part in the first London Mural Festival in September. The festival takes place across London, with the artists teaming up to adorn the capital with at least 20 new large-scale
9 Seaside Towns In Kent To Visit From London
We know, we know, we're Londonist and this isn't in London. Sometimes we like to show you interesting places to go and things to do that are a little further afield. For more things to do near London, take
The Other Season applies natural palette to boutique hotel by Dutch seaside
Photo by Ruben Snitslaar Linen, bamboo and sandy-beige tones appear throughout Strandhotel Zoomers in the Netherlands , which has been designed by creative studio The Other Season. Strandhotel Zoomers huddles up against the sandy dunes of Castricum beach in
Salon Alper Derinbogaz designs “pandemic resistant” offices for university in Istanbul
Salon Alper Derinbogaz has revealed the design for Ecotone, a set of partially open-air offices for Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul . Set to be located on the university's Yıldız Teknopark campus, the Turkish architecture studio took the coronavirus
Homes of the week:a split-level flat in Greenwich, your own island in Scotland or a period project home in Essex
Split-level: a three-bedroom apartment in Greenwich near Westcombe Park mainline station First-time buyer home of the week: Greenwich, SE10 There’s no stamp duty to pay, plus prime views of Canary Wharf and the City skyline from this bright, spacious
Oscar Wilde’s former Chelsea home for sale:
The Chelsea flat where Oscar Wilde lived for 10 years and wrote his 1890 Gothic-philosophical novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is on the market. The ground-floor home at No34 Tite Street is also where Wilde crafted his stage
How London’s makers are fuelling a boom in handmade design
The market for craft is booming. A report by the Crafts Council this spring showed that 73 per cent of adults in Britain bought something handmade last year, amounting to some 25 million objects, and almost a third of
Buying in Docklands:new E16 neighbourhood with homes, rooftop running track and ‘reflexology walkway’
Rising in Docklands beside ExCeL exhibition centre is The Botanist, the latest phase of the new 796-home Royal Eden Docks neighbourhood that seeks to “incorporate nature in its architecture”. Green credentials of this E16 location are enhanced by communal
Commuter homes in Crossrail town Maidenhead:
Covid-19 and Crossrail , the latter now expected to arrive next year, are likely to reinforce the commuter fortress that is Maidenhead , which enjoys a lovely location alongside a rural stretch of the Thames. “We’re noticing more families
Affordable housing in London:Greenwich signs up for hundreds of prefab homes to address chronic housing shortage
Britain's biggest “factory-built” council homes programme since the prefab construction boom of the Forties has been launched in east London. Greenwich council has signed a £300 million contract for the delivery of up to 750 new modular homes to
New homes on Portman Estate:Twentyfive brings rare collection of new flats and penthouses to central London hub
To a prized central London district that’s undergoing a discreet facelift comes TwentyFive, a rare new boutique scheme of 23 lateral flats and two penthouses. Portman Estate’s 110 acres stretch east of Edgware Road and north of Oxford Street,
London’s waterside homes:where to find new flats along the capital’s canals and rivers — near cycle paths and nature trails
Covid-19 lockdown has got Londoners craving fresh air, wide-open spaces and nearness to nature. However, this trinity of needs is not always satisfied by green space. There are home buyers who find greater peace by the waterside — walking
Living in Clerkenwell:the Zone 1 neighbourhood with house prices on the up and Crossrail on the horizon
Adrian Lourie Clerkenwell has a remarkable reputation as the nerve centre of British creativity. There are more creative businesses per square mile in this medieval central London enclave than in any other part of the UK, from architects, designers
The coronavirus impact on mortgages:home repossessions plummet 93 per cent with Covid mortgage safety net in place
Daniel Lynch Home repossessions plunged by 93 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period last year. Just 90 homeowner mortgaged properties were repossessed in the three-month period, according to trade association UK
Homes you can buy with less than a £50k salary:
Of all the lessons lockdown has taught Londoners, the fact that flatmates can be hell is surely high on the list. Social media is awash with complaints from young renters stuck in spaces far too small to live and
Shared-ownership flats in London:first-time buyer homes on sale at Canary Wharf’s new luxury ‘vertical village’
The Canary Wharf skyline is being redrawn with a series of towers – either newly completed or under construction - which, if laid end to end, would stretch out for more than a mile. Homes in these sky-high buildings
snøhetta wraps ASI reisen’s timber office building in austria with a ‘green curtain’
snøhetta has completed a timber office building for ASI reisen, an international trekking and adventure travel company. located in natters, just south of innsbruck, austria , the four-story building is surrounded by a lush exterior. this ‘green curtain’ is
How the summer property market is bouncing back:mini-boom sees house sales in August rise by 44 per cent on same time last year
The housing market has gone bonkers in London . Sealed bids, quick-fire sales and record prices are back. After a prolonged period of Brexit stagnation and the shock of lockdown, the London housing scene, usually quiet in midsummer, is
XML uses bright red accents to facilitate orientation within parking garage in amsterdam
twenty-five years after its original opening, the parking garage of the johan cruijff arena in amsterdam has undergone an extensive renovation by architecture office XML , in collaboration with creative director alfons hooikaas and wayfinding expert studiostaak. the completed
polyergo’s summer house sits on a steep slope on the island of crete, greece
located on a steep slope on the island of crete , this summer house by greek architecture company, polyergo, follows the surrounding orography. the residence comprises three volumes that revolve around a central courtyard and an imposing staircase, which
New homes in south-west London:plans resubmitted for riverside brewery in Mortlake with twice as much affordable housing
A £1.5 billion masterplan to turn one of London’s oldest brewery sites into a Thameside “village” with 1,250 homes has been lodged with Sadiq Khan. It is the latest attempt to win planning permission to develop the former Stag
UK house prices:buyers look to leave London post-lockdown as summer mini-boom hits the regions
The UK property market is experiencing a record-smashing summer mini boom, with the number of sales agreed from mid-July to mid-August totalling more than £37 billion. The post- lockdown surge in activity also saw the highest number of homes
First-time buyer homes for sale in Wandsworth:
Work will start next year on Transport for London ’s revamp of hated Wandsworth gyratory, removing the choke collar of traffic from this underrated location. With two-way traffic restored, better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, and billions of pounds
Renting in London:average rents continue to fall as Airbnbs flood the long let market
Daniel Lynch Rents in London fell again in July – usually a busy period for the market in the capital – amid the continuing upheaval caused by coronavirus. The average rent in London dropped 4.2 per cent compared to
Waterside living in Alperton:3,000 homes and 11 acres of green space planned for Brent’s ‘low profile’ neighbourhood
Unsung Alperton in the borough of Brent has such a low profile that most Londoners have not heard of the place. Fans of The Who rock band will know that the late drummer Keith Moon grew up there, while
ON-A proposes covering Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium with Nou Parc
Barcelona studio ON-A has envisioned a 26-hectare park in the city that would rise up to cover FC Barcelona football stadium to the west. Named Nou Parc, as a direct reference to the Nou Camp stadium's name, the forested
When gorgeous old homes get a new life: works by Belgian designer Pieter Vandenhout
Pieter Vandenhout is not an ordinary designer, as he is only interested in homes with history. He specializes in old mansions throughout Belgium, into which he breathes new life with great pleasure and skill. Some objects he gets in
Industrial motives with exotic touches: interesting reform of old apartment in Madrid (65 sqm)
This renovated apartment in an old building in Madrid has a distinctly industrial character, but the designers decided to move away from the classic canons of the loft style and made the space brighter and more interesting. Glass partitions
Elegant modern apartment with black kitchen in Stockholm (74 sqm)
A black minimalistic kitchen is a great accent for any interior, even an elegant one with classic elements. This apartment in Stockholm is located in an old house with all the ensuing consequences (high ceilings, large windows and classical
Scandinavian apartment in old house in Kyiv, Ukraine (58 sqm)
The owners of this apartment in the downtown of Kyiv, Ukraine, invited designer Elena Petrescu to create a comfy space for rent, but an important condition was to create a home to the taste of the client – they
Bright townhouse in pleasant pastel colors with wonderful garden in London
Pastel shades go very well with English interiors – proved on the example of this wonderful townhouse in London. Pale pink living room, blue kitchen, gray bedrooms – each of the rooms has its own set of colors, but
Small one-bedroom apartment in stylish gray and beige tones in Sweden (38 sqm)
Despite the predominance of grey shades, and even the presence of black elements in the design of this small one-bedroom apartment in Sweden, designers managed to create a pleasant and cozy space with a warm atmosphere. Touches of beige
Luxury oasis in the Ionian Sea: Olea All Suite hotel on the Greek island of Zakynthos
The Greek island of Zakynthos, located in the Ionian Sea, is a tourist attraction from all over the world, and the Olea All Suite hotel is one of its stylish spots. Designers managed to bring the Mediterranean style to
Light modern classics in Goteborg
With an antique stove and modern sofa, classic stucco and trendy posters, elegant doors and decor by leading designer brands, this apartment in Goteborg is full of contrasts that only adorn it. The interiors exemplify fine modern classics, where
Refined Minimal Dining Rooms with a Vivacious Splash of Color
We will readily admit that the last few years have seen interior design shift from polished contemporary style to spaces that include more textural contrast. In fact, the trend has begun post 2000’s with adaptive reuse of old structures
Dark, Dashing and Full of Surprises: Ravishing Artist’s Apartment in Kyiv
Modern apartment are spaces that are often filled with neutral hues and you have a curated blend of color and style in here. Most often it is white, light grays and beige that fashion the backdrop and there is
Evolving Interior Design Trends in a Changing World
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, strategically good interior design was viewed as everything from a hobby to a privilege. Now it’s a necessity. One simple fact has changed the world of design: people are spending more time at home .
Chic Dining Room Styles for Fall that Combine Modern with the Timeless
Every year as fall rolls in, one of the first things that we think about is how to redecorate the dining space and make it a place perfect for hosting friends and family in the weeks to come. Be
20 Apartments With Loft Levels That Add Style and Save Space
It is easy to create a wonderful and attractive home when you have plenty of space to utilize. The grand and lavish contemporary home with all its benefits and a backyard to match its grandeur is something that all
How To: Lighting Solutions for Small Kitchens
The kitchen is a place where you need an even layer of functional and aesthetic lighting that combines the best of both aspects. This becomes even more essential in the small kitchen where lighting can make or break the
Making Most of the Hallway: Decorating Ideas that Maximize Space and Style
There are many rooms that we think about in decorating terms before we actually start thinking about the hallway. For some reason, many of us view the hallway as just a transition zone that facilitates movement from one room
Zen Spaces: Cozy Bedroom Reading Nooks and Corners that are Just Perfect!
Everyone needs a space to rest, relax and unwind. Sometimes it comes in the form of a relaxing poolside setting with a couple of chairs and some shade. Then at times you have that attic escape which acts as
Modern Classic: Cheerful Recycled Brick Extension of North London Home
A balance between the old and the new is one that is hard to achieve. In a city that values tradition as much as it embraces a global cosmopolitan vibe like London, combining the new with the old makes
Refurbished Attic of Single-Family Home Functions as an Independent Apartment!
When we think of attics, the first image that comes to mind is of a dark, dingy and dusty place that we climb up to, in order to dig out those Christmas lights that we boxed away last year.
Designing the Future with The Black Artists + Designers Guild
Last month, we did a round-up of organizations, events, and directories that center Black voices in design, architecture, and more. In addition to offering a resource list, we want to lend our platform to those making the design world
Bernhardt Design Launches a Table Collection Inspired by Surfboards
Bernhardt Design just launched their latest collaboration – a collection of tables designed by Claudia and Harry Washington . The La Paz collection of multipurpose tables gives nod to La Paz beach on the Salvadorean coast known for its
detale transforms uninhabited old farmhouse with olive mill into holiday home in rural greece
set in a desolate village in mani, greece , detale architecture and engineering has transformed an uninhabited farmhouse with a preserved olive mill, into a holiday home . the old structure was built in 1850 and is comprised of
Pentagram Designs New Brand Identity for Rolls-Royce
Pentagram has designed the new brand identity of Rolls-Royce, to be rolled out from September. The new visual language aims to resonate with the younger demographic of clients. "As the marque's digital presence increases, there has never been a
Mutiny on the Bounty house:south London home of Captain William Bligh for sale for £2.5m
The south London family home of Captain William Bligh, the naval commander who was set adrift by his crew in the Mutiny on the Bounty, is on sale for £2.5 million. The officer was the first owner of the