CONTEMPORIST | Page 57 of 1182 | Contemporist features great ideas from the world of design, architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, and art

How a Two Week Design-Build Course Became a Coastal Cottage

November 20, 2025

This B Frame cottage rises from bedrock with warm white oak interiors and polished concrete floors.

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A 1990s Seattle Home Transformed Into This Light Filled Passive House

November 20, 2025

A calm modern update gives this Seattle home a stronger connection to its wooded surroundings with warm materials and Passive House thinking.

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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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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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How A Backyard ADU Became a Showcase for Terracotta Craft

November 10, 2025

A Los Angeles ADU wrapped in green terracotta tiles transforms a forgotten backyard into an architectural statement, celebrating material craft and the beauty of shadow and texture.

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