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

A Small Apartment With Big Ideas, Including a Hidden Kitchen and Raised Bedroom

February 9, 2026

A small apartment in Trento, Italy, redesigned by Studio Raro to feel light, elegant, and unexpectedly luxurious using clever spatial planning.

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How a Forgotten Barn Became a Peaceful Country Home With a 30 Foot Ceiling

February 9, 2026

A 100 year old barn in Quebec is carefully restored instead of demolished, proving historic rural buildings can be reimagined for modern life.

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A’ Design Awards & Competition – Call for Entries

February 9, 2026

A’ Design Award & Competition is the Worlds’ leading design accolade reaching design enthusiasts around the world, and showcasing award winners from 158 different design disciplines.

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This Elevated Living Room Changed How a Home Meets the Shoreline

February 8, 2026

A modern home with a suspended living room opens sightlines through the site while creating sheltered space below

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Inside the Australian Home Designed Around Hygge and Family Life

February 8, 2026

An oversized eave and soft landscaping define the entry to this Australian home, creating privacy, light, and a strong sense of arrival.

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This Faceted Cabin Was Designed as a Response to Fire and Landscape

February 7, 2026

This cabin mimics the surrounding rocks while its charred timber exterior highlights fire management in the mountains.

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