Eight basement apartments that are subterranean sanctuaries
In this lookbook, we select eight apartments that prove basements are the new penthouses, from an art deco flat in Paris to a sci-fi-style hideaway in Madrid. More
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ATRA outfits Olson Kundig-designed house in West Hollywood
This townhouse in Los Angeles by US firm Olson Kundig is outfitted by furniture brand ATRA with "the best that Mexico has to offer". More
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Mid-century Zero House in London imbued with "Kubrick feel"
Timber ceilings and a fireplace clad in mahogany tiles feature in this London house, which its owners have renovated to honour the dwelling's mid-century roots and nod to the colour palette of Stanley Kubrick films. More
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PW Architecture Office brings "a little excitement" back into mid-century Australian home
Australian firm PW Architecture Office has revived the fortunes of this mid-century house with a sensitive renovation that respects the original building while taking design cues from its material palette. More
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Eight textural kitchens that combine stone and wood surfaces
For this lookbook, we've collected eight kitchen interiors that marry the natural textures of wood and stone to create visual interest while remaining practical. More
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Uchronia conceives Haussmann-era Paris apartment as "chromatic jewellery box"
Multifaceted furniture pieces crafted to mirror the appearance of precious stones feature in this opulent Parisian apartment, which was renovated by local studio Uchronia for a pair of jewellery designers. More
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Studio Varey Architects celebrates natural light in Notting Hill house renovation
London firm Studio Varey Architects has simplified this Victorian terraced house to create a light-filled home in Notting Hill, with timber-framed skylights designed to catch the sun. More
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Eight renovated mid-century homes that marry period and contemporary details
From a modernist villa in Beverly Hills to a flat in one of Brasília's iconic Superquadra apartment blocks, the mid-century renovations in this lookbook are a masterclass in updating a period home while retaining its distinctive character. More
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Relogged house by Balbek Bureau reinterprets traditional log cabins
Architecture studio Balbek Bureau has revamped a house in Ukraine using stainless steel and concrete to create a modern interpretation of a log cabin. More
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Puntofilipino brings noble materials to apartment in former bank office
Design studio Puntofilipino has created a richly layered interior full of texture and patina for this Madrid apartment, designed to offer an unexpected take on the client's passion for Danish art and furniture. More
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DAB Studio lines kitchen of Dutch home with oak and Afromosia wood
Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. More
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Viruta Lab blankets former fisherman's house in Valencia with chequerboard tiles
Spanish interiors studio Viruta Lab has renovated a compact house in El Cabanyal, Valencia's traditional fishing neighbourhood, using geometric blue-and-white tiling for an understated nautical aesthetic. More
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Ten built-in beds that are embedded into the fabric of the building
From mattresses on concrete bases to beds encased within timber surrounds, this lookbook rounds up ten single, double and day beds that have been built into interiors. More
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Eclectic Warsaw apartment interior designed as "elaborate puzzle"
Walnut burl and terrazzo accents are combined with chunky statement furniture in this apartment in Warsaw, which Polish studio Mistovia has renovated for an art director and her pet dachshund. More
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Eight kitchens with tiled worktops that are pretty but practical
A kitchen with a statement oxblood-colour island and another with curved child-friendly counters feature in our latest lookbook, which spotlights eight worktops that are covered in tiles. More
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Ten homes featuring clever wine storage solutions
For those who don't want to keep their wine collection hidden away, our latest lookbook showcases some of the most inventive ways of showcasing wine bottles within a contemporary home interior. More
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Eight space-efficient bedrooms with understated yet productive desk spaces
For our latest lookbook, we've rounded up eight bedrooms with desks that provide much-needed workspace while maintaining a peaceful environment. More
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Whittaker Parsons crowns North London mews house with "bolthole" extension
Using a combination of copper, larch and structural insulated panels, architecture firm Whittaker Parsons has added an additional storey to a contemporary mews house in Stoke Newington to house a bedroom suite. More
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Chipboard and recycled denim define spaces inside Microloft in Melbourne
Australian architecture practice Studio Edwards has completed an exercise in contemporary small-space living with this 24-square-metre micro apartment in Melbourne's Fitzroy district. More
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Design Theory updates mid-century coastal home in Perth
In the City Beach suburb of Perth in Western Australia, interiors studio Design Theory has updated a tired house from the 1960s while remaining true to the rich palette of natural materials in the original design. More
