CONTEMPORIST | Page 2 of 1148 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

The Waterfall Skylight Kitchen That Transformed a Dark Cottage

November 14, 2025

In this modern kitchen, a dramatic waterfall skylight pours daylight into what was once a dark corner. A curved white island and fluted cabinetry create a clean, sculptural base for the bold grey and white marble that lines the walls and splashback. Warm herringbone floors anchor the space, while black stools, fittings, and soft golden globes add balance. The island becomes the natural point for daily gathering.

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The Floating Villa Bringing Modern Calm to a Historic Dutch River

November 14, 2025

A striking floating villa on the Spaarne with textured wood cladding, slim aluminum trim and bright southwest light shaping the entire design.

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Living Among the Pines: Inside a Home That Blends Architecture and Nature

November 13, 2025

Discover how a new Oslo home in Solem Forest replaces a 1940s timber house, blending sunlight, forest views, and practical family living.

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The Coastal Home That Arrived by Ferry

November 13, 2025

Crafted from cedar shakes, copper flashing, and hand-assembled timber, this coastal home proves that simple materials can create enduring architecture.

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Built to Last: Inside the Low-Maintenance Canadian Home with a Playful Heart

November 11, 2025

A striking lakeside home in Ontario that balances bold design with nature. Sky House seems to float above the ground, its upper volume cantilevered over the lower, blending modern form with natural beauty.

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Among the Trees: How a Forgotten Guernsey Lot Became a Family Home

November 10, 2025

This modern home is wrapped in Guernsey granite, cedar cladding, and a living wall with 13 native species that soften the structure and blend it into the forested setting.

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