CONTEMPORIST | Page 5 of 1114 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

A black wood extension turned this house in London into a light filled garden home

July 16, 2025

Clad in blackened cedar and filled with light, the new extension opens to the garden and unites kitchen, dining, and living into one calm space.

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This home is a nature-loving couple’s vision for a simple, beautiful life

July 16, 2025

A quiet, compact home nestled in the North Carolina woods, designed to blend into the forest and open up to valley views.

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Wood Ceiling Magic: How This Home Created a Stunning Focal Point

July 15, 2025

This geometric wood ceiling in an open plan interior transforms structural necessity into a standout design feature, blending texture with hidden functionality.

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How Two Bold Colors Transformed This Apartment

July 15, 2025

Cobalt blue walls and cabinets unify the kitchen and dining zone, with brass accents and patterned tile adding character.

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Modern Craftsmanship Meets Family Living in This Rebuilt California Home

July 13, 2025

What began as a small repair job turned into a complete architectural reinvention. Designed by boutique Northern California firm Medium Plenty, this three-story family home reflects a deep collaboration between the architects and a creative couple with two young kids.

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Prefab, But Make It Joyful: Inside a Colorful Modular Escape

July 12, 2025

Wrapped in sky-blue steel and softened with curved walls, this prefabricated home hides its modular roots. Rodrigo Ohtake’s clever use of industrial materials brings surprising warmth and elegance.

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