Now that spring is here, you might be thinking about starting a big spring clean at your home. If you want to take things a step further, though, now is also a great time to consider doing some refresh work on your property.

Located in Esposende, Portugal, House on Rua Rocha Gonçalves is a two-story residence designed in 2021 by Traço Alternativo.

This contemporary house takes advantage of the view over Cávado´s river and its large glass doors that allow the light to invade the spaces, intentionally highlighting the contrasts created by the materials’ colors and textures. With its garden, swimming pool and wooden staircase, this house evokes an open space concept and inspires emotions.

Welcome to House in Baião, a contemporary vacation house located in Portugal. Built upon ancient ruins, Traço Alternativo designed this house to blend in with the bucolic green setting while preserving the memory of the preexisting house.

Natural wood was used as the privileged material for both structure and coverings, inside and out, creating its own language and innovating with its simple, raw beauty. With its wood details, contrasts between wood and concrete and the feeling of comfort and order that the wooden ceilings create, House in Baião is the perfect wooden refuge.

Welcome to Zaman Villa, situated in Vadakara, Kerala. This 10,025 sqft contemporary residence was designed by Dotand and features luxurious and modern interiors that reflect the client’s lifestyle.

Large glass openings allow for light and ventilation, and offer a view of the pool and lush green landscape. The exterior walls are adorned in grey and white hues, while the interior is flooded with light and features Italian marble, wooden detailings, and furniture in shades of grey, blue, crimson, and red. Step into the courtyard and experience a sensory escape; take a seat and appreciate the botanical feel of the green wall and potted plants.

Discover the Dumbo Loft, a stunning apartment situated in the heart of New York. Designed by Crystal Sinclair Designs in 2022, this industrial modernist property is set in the iconic Dumbo neighborhood, renowned for its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.

Step inside and be amazed by the modern, stylish interior that combines unique industrial accents with contemporary design. From the signature loft-style windows to the clean lines and carefully curated furniture, every detail of this property has been carefully curated to perfection. The Dumbo Loft is the perfect combination of luxury and modern industrial style.

Are you interested in exploring the future of food production? In this article, we’ll dive into the rising trend of the indoor gardening system – providing you with an insight into how this innovative method is helping to revolutionize the way we produce food. Ready to explore the possibilities? Let’s get started!

If you have only recently bought a new-build home, its sleek, clean design and minimalist spaces could risk leaving the property looking rather soulless as a whole.

Tucked away in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, surrounded by old-growth trees, is the reimagined two-story home of a young family of four. Dubbed Phinney Mini for its compact footprint and idyllic location, the 1,665 square-foot (155 m2) house was designed by Best Practice Architecture to be a functional, modern and exquisitely detailed living space that celebrates the family’s heritage.

The Best Practice team achieved this by removing the interior walls of the main level and introducing two organizing elements, an entry box and an oak box, that house necessary domestic functions in an elegant and bespoke fashion. In addition, they designed a generous family room, a detached work-from-home office and a pocket door leading to a bathroom with a traditional Japanese soaking tub. Thanks to Best Practice’s expertise, Phinney Mini is now a charming and luxurious home that will be cherished for years to come.