CONTEMPORIST | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

How A Raised Kitchen And Open Staircase Shape This Home

November 3, 2026

A modern kitchen sits two steps above the dining area in this Toronto home, with a large wood-framed opening, white kitchen island, and hanging greenery creating an open connection between the spaces.

Continue reading

This House Brings An Unexpected Look To A Familiar Suburban Street

November 3, 2026

A modern two-story house in Sydney featuring curved white walls, a tall textured grey column, and vertical wood battens around the entrance. A glass balcony and black-framed windows complete the contemporary exterior.

Continue reading

This Interior Designer Had Too Many Ideas for Her Own Family Home

November 3, 2026

A colorful contemporary sitting room with pale pink armchairs, a curved white sofa, blue patterned wallpaper, and a decorative rug. Gold accents and open shelving complete the pastel interior design.

Continue reading

A New Cottage Inspired by Memories of the Original

November 3, 2026

A modern two-story cottage in Canada features silver corrugated metal siding, an angled roofline, and a covered wooden porch. Large glass doors reveal the warm interior lighting at dusk.

Continue reading

Two Homes Inside A Former Church Show How Old And New Can Work Together

November 2, 2026

An open bedroom and ensuite inside a converted church, with a freestanding bathtub, hexagonal wall tiles, exposed brick, and an original curved wood support beside the shower.

Continue reading

The Garden, Not The House, Was The Focus Of This Renovation

November 1, 2026

A modern Toronto backyard with a raised wood deck, dark pergola, and concrete garden path with moss growing between the pavers. Lush greenery and a mature tree surround the outdoor dining area.

Continue reading

Page 1 of 1180