CONTEMPORIST | Page 2 of 1109 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

This Artist’s Treehouse Is Changing How We See Tiny Homes

July 6, 2025

Step inside the Black Crane Treehouse, a midcentury-inspired artist retreat above Mission Lake, Washington. Built for creativity and reflection, it blends modern design with nature and hand-crafted details.

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From abandoned to dreamy: see inside this Mexican home’s spectacular makeover

July 5, 2025

This renovated home sits on a narrow urban lot just five meters wide and over 30 meters long, and has six modules with three enclosed spaces and three open-air patios.

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Vaulted Ceilings and Garden Views Make This Home a True Sanctuary

July 5, 2025

This tranquil alfresco area transforms a former garage wall into a cozy garden retreat. Layered planting, a timber pergola, and a built-in BBQ make it perfect for relaxing or entertaining outdoors.

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This 1970s Home Gets a Family-Friendly Makeover

July 4, 2025

At the heart of this home lies the redesigned kitchen with neutral cabinetry and countertops to reflect light and stretch sightlines. A warm wood island blends into the hardwood flooring, encouraging a natural visual flow toward the rear windows. A curved hood fan and island counter softens the typical edges of kitchen details and continuing the home’s curvilinear language.

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From Old Victorian Shopfront to Sustainable City Home with Solar Panels and Rooftop Garden

July 4, 2025

The house rises from the shell of a near-collapsing Victorian shopfront. What once stood as a disused two-storey structure has been transformed into a dynamic model for climate-conscious living. Its design is guided by principles of closed-loop sustainability, balancing high-performance systems with a respect for historical context.

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Blending Into Nature: A Half-Buried House With A Green Roof

July 3, 2025

This hillside home uses the natural slope to its advantage. Half-buried and minimal in form, it blends seamlessly with its environment.

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