When upgrading your home, there are many different options to consider. There are numerous ways to improve the look and feel of your space, from repainting the walls to renovating the kitchen. However, if you want to make a significant change, consider adding an addition to your home. Adding a room or expanding the square footage of your house can provide a wealth of benefits, from increasing your property value to creating more living space for your family. Below are five home additions you should consider and tips on choosing the right one for your needs.
Introducing Anna Maria Sokolowska Interior Design’s latest project, “The Architect’s Private House“. Located in Rumia, Poland, this conversion and extension of a farm building from 1940 is an oasis of peace and tranquility, surrounded by greenery and old fruit trees.
Anna Maria designed the interiors to be simple, minimalist and yet give a sense of warmth and a calming feeling. Natural wood repainted white and green colour accents make the property more appealing. The interior features a reinforced concrete ceiling, natural oak wood on the floor, open prefabricated truss in the upstairs bedrooms, and a combination of white, grey, black and natural oak wood. Additionally, the house has an open area with a seating area, dining area and open kitchen, a pantry, a utility locker, and a staircase with double the height. The bedroom has a continental bed, suspended bedside tables, wardrobe with two colour finishes, and an internal private bathroom with a bath and two sinks. This project was a challenge by itself, but Anna Maria managed it as an architect, investor, manager and interior designer.
Introducing Circulation Apartment, a modern functional apartment located in the historical center of Kyiv, Ukraine. Designed by Dolgopiatova in 2022, the project was completed in the midst of a full-scale war.
The building was originally built in 1909, with a major reconstruction in 1950 after the bombing and fire in 1941. Embossed friezes with neo-classical ornamental motifs adorn the facade, while inside the apartment features solutions from the old interior in a modern interpretation. As the name suggests, the apartment also features a circle shape, which can be found on the facade of the building, the balcony railing, and the historical building opposite.
ATICOOL – Flat is an attic apartment located in Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Insayn Design Society in 2021.
It is a cool and modern living space that combines simplicity and elegance with an electric atmosphere. It features an amazing terrace with a concrete BBQ, solar shower and exterior living area. Every piece of furniture was carefully chosen to create a unique and cozy atmosphere. Come explore ATICOOL – Flat and electrify your way inside!
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.
Nestled in the picturesque Sharon region of Israel, The Beauty in the Details is a 1980s property that was recently fully renovated by interior designer Karen Maimon. Combining modern design with eclectic furniture and accessories, this unique home is brimming with soul and character. From a spacious garden to cozy living spaces, this house has it all and is sure to please even the most discerning of tastes.
The MAJ House in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Bernardes Arquitetura in 2020, is a two-story residence that stands out for its simplification of material, visual permeability and integration with the tropical garden.
The concrete, eucalyptus glued laminated wood and Siena granite used in its construction, as well as iconic pieces of Brazilian design, bring a cozy atmosphere to the home. The integration of the internal and external space allows the breeze to flow, making it the perfect urban home.
Welcome to the JSL House, a single-family residence designed by Bernardes Arquitetura and located in a residential condominium in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A few meters away from the beach, the residence was designed with the idea of connection in mind – visual, privileging the view to the sea; and living and leisure spaces. Steel beams, wooden slats and colorless glass railings make up the exterior and interior of the property, giving it a contemporary feel, while sailor rope, navy blue, ocher and nautical striped pattern fabrics bring the beach atmosphere inside. The frames of the living and dining rooms can be completely opened, allowing a stunning view of the horizon.
