The Boro Hotel offers stylish boutique accommodations for those who find themselves in the illustrious Dutch Kills neighborhood, within the Long Island, NY district. And as a “borough” of Queens, the name itself was intended to reflect exactly that: a “Boro”! As a city known for not playing shy about being “the greatest” in every regard, this hotel is no exception to such a proclamation. Continue reading →

Who knew that a ‘somewhat’ monochromatic interior could meet a ‘somewhat’ minimalistic space in the middle ground known as perfection? Clearly the designers knew exactly their intent! Expertly designed by Image Box Studios out of New Delhi, India, this Scandinavian Apartment has beautiful original features such as a brick wall painted the perfect shade of white, along with white plank flooring with just a splash of sheen, a duo of white couches, and a variety of art happily strewn amidst the room. Continue reading →

It’s true; we can’t get enough of these small spaces, simply because we are finding the limited floor space to be so greatly overshadowed by the big personalities each one of them presents. After all, why live in excess with this type of access?!
This tiny stacked apartment, or “residential house” by Denis Svirid, is an example of exactly the personality we speak of. A concept to completion project that inspires one to want to downsize, if only to see what kind of creative genius they themselves could concoct. Continue reading →

Atelier Modern design firm managed to wow once again with this Montreal, Canada construct. Set in motion by a young couple ready to undergo the makings of a family, this project began under such an understanding, and took shape with the recognition that any growing family needs space that is adaptable to every stage of life. Once the stage was set, it was time for Atelier Modern to set the tone, and so they did! Continue reading →

This apartment happened upon us without a name or location by which to associate it, but we felt it was well deserving of both recognition and a title. Thus we have named this project Apartment A+. Top letter grade, perfect sense! In fact, the entire apartment appears to make perfect sense. From the uniformity of the leather white walls, to the cozy corner fireplace, to the statement piece bookshelf in turquoise …everything has its place and is perfectly placed. Continue reading →

Perched 30 floors above street level, this lofty penthouse in Kiev – the capital of the Ukraine – was beautifully designed and orchestrated by Architect Olga Akulova. The owner of this freshly created opulence originated from Spain, and his desire was to have a space that brought a heightened entertainment experience for his guests, which is exactly what Olga delivered. Continue reading →

A small space is not always easily transformed due to minimal options one has to work within, but with the design expertise of Alberto Dias Ribeiro, along with the decorative solutions from A2Office, this power team still managed to take a tiny boutique salon and redesign it into something big. Continue reading →

Coffee shop culture has quickly become a booming industry in our current milenium. From self-employed seat warmers frequenting their local coffee house, to gatherings of both the young and old alike, these bean-roasting, bevy serving, caffeine riddled coffee shops are buzzing with activity open to close. Šviežia Kava Coffee Shop is no exception to such activities. Designed by Giedraitis & Architects, it was adapted to its location on Vokieciy Street in Lithuania, one of the busiest streets in Vilnius old town, and is the go-to location to fill your travel mug with a local roast, or mingle with locals sipping on far-reaching favorites. Continue reading →

The Solares House delivers only 450 sq. ft. per floor, and is a remodel project by the Solares founders themselves – Tom and Christine, redesigned especially for their own family of four. We had no doubt these founders would wow us with their redesign, but at 450 sq. ft. per floor we wondered how a family of four could comfortably dwell in such a compact space? Such a quandary is quickly dispelled, however, as you scroll through the impressive images and quickly uncover how they took this minimal space and turned it into a beautiful home. Continue reading →

The Brody WorkLounge from Steelcase is like a body, mind and spirit rejuvenation focus station. Not only does it provide patented LiveLumbar technology that delivers ergonomic seating, it also help to promote proper posture, offers an adjustable work surface that allows you to choose your eye level, and aids in keeping your sights on the project at hand. Continue reading →