The project features a palette of earthy tones, natural wood, and textured stone, balancing visual calm with tactile richness. Vertical wooden slats and monolithic surfaces create rhythm and depth throughout the open-plan kitchen, dining, and hallway areas.
A floor-to-ceiling bookcase makes a room feel rich and curated. You can keep it feeling light by mixing in art, plants, and ceramics or go dramatic with dark shelving and a rolling ladder for a library feel.
We purchased a few [pieces] from a local vintage dealer @ongoingvintage, and I also painted a few of the pieces. It was perfectly beautiful as it was, so it was easy to style and create a space for all to enjoy since the foundation was there.
Mark Braun's NEXT unit for Mueller is designed for small apartments, providing multifunctional furniture that adapts to changing needs while occupying minimal space, thanks to its mobility.
"If your dining table has to function as an office by day and transform into a dinner party backdrop or family hub by evening, having a space that feels intentional and beautiful helps you move through those roles with a sense of ease and pride."
"Microcement is thermally efficient and works brilliantly with underfloor heating systems. Its fast heat response and low thermal resistance make it an ideal surface finish for energy-efficient heating, particularly in modern interiors."
Betesh and Steigmann highlighted the challenge of living in a small space by stating, "there's nowhere to hide your workday, your clutter, your cables. Our apartment was full of open shelving, so the computer monitor lived in the middle of the living room."
Designers Christine Sofie Johansen and Rasmus Robert, alongside friends Trine Andersen and Martin Neve, acquired a 1972 log cabin in Holløselund for remodeling. With collaboration at the forefront, Studio Force Majeure coordinated the on-site building process, emphasizing a communal effort that transformed work into a pleasurable experience. The interior features sophisticated summer house ideas, brightened with paints from Blēo, and showcases unique art pieces from their collections, culminating in a beautifully staged living space set within a newly modernized cabin.
The colors of summer 2025 design blend soft pastels, earthy tones, and vibrant hues, reflecting a yearning for comfort, optimism, and a deeper connection to nature.
A half-tester bed is a type of canopy bed where only the headboard is covered with fabric. Half-tester beds have been around for centuries and are excellent choices for rooms that may be overwhelmed by the size of a traditional canopy.
"Coastal interiors have soft tones with relaxed and comfortable materials executed with strong lines and intention without feeling too loose or undefined," says Sarah Solis, a Malibu-based interior designer.
