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Peek Inside this Stunning Venice Beach Bungalow Built to Preserve the Trees

In an effort to preserve the old-growth trees on the property, a unique layout was created, giving every room in the home its own outdoor space.
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China’s Spectacular Alila Yangshuo Hotel Was Once a Working Sugar Mill

A connection between old and new was the inspiration behind this stunning hotel situated on the Li River in China. Industrial architecture meets nature at the mountainside getaway, the Alila Yangshuo Hotel.
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Save the Planet and Spruce Up Your Space with these Eco-Friendly Products for the Home

We're not talking upcycled wine bottles. From paint that lets you breath better to beer glasses made from old iPhones, here's our six favorite eco-friendly products for the home.
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3 Eco-Friendly Homes That Are as Stunning as They Are Green

In celebration of Earth Day, here's a look at some of our favorite stylish green homes from around the world. From California to Cape Town, these eco-friendly houses meet the highest standards of sustainability. And they're awesome.
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This Fire Tower-Inspired Vacation Home Has Us Dreaming of Warmer Days

This stunning vacation home in Texas, designed by architectural firm Lake Flato, rises tall out of a steep hillside like a fire tower to offer uninterrupted views of the surroundings.
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Skylights Turn This Dark Tunnel into a Light-Filled Minimalist Loft

At 66 feet long, this space felt like a dark tunnel. EVA Architecten added two skylights and polished concrete, turning it into a bright, welcoming home in the Netherlands.
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Bookish Good Looks: The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Grab a book, get your geek on, and take in the impressive architecture of these unique libraries from around the world.
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High-Tech Home Decor: Futuristic Furnishings to Add to Your Modern Man Cave

Creating a sleek look when adding technology to your home decor can be a challenge. These five products combine the latest tech with style for a modern, sophisticated space.
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This Tiny Concrete Home in Tokyo Feels a Lot Bigger Than It Is

R torso C is a Japanese micro-house that takes advantage of the vertical and an innovative form of concrete, resulting in a home that feels anything but small.
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This Minimalist Office Space was Built in a Renovated Church

A long abandoned chapel in Belgium gets a second life as an office and event space called Kapel thanks to Klaarchitectuur design firm. Take a peek inside.
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This House in the Woods is a Prefab Home That Doesn’t Look Prefab

Surrounded by a quaint English garden,the thoroughly modern (and aptly named) Hous in the Woods has a secret: It’s a prefab building that was built in just 10 days.
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Honomobar is the Shipping Container Bar That Can Go Where You Go

Honomobo changed the modular housing game with its luxurious yet affordable shipping container home. The company recently introduced Honombar, a similar concept for your home bar.

This Minimalist Hotel in Italy Offers a Simple Retreat for Weary Hikers

Understated yet luxurious, the Hotel Bühelwirt in Italy's South Tyrol region provides hikers a welcome spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. Peek inside this gorgeously designed getaway.
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Peek Inside this Contemporary Home Hidden in the Woods of Iowa

A site with a ravine running through the middle presented a unique challenge for BNIM architects. The solution: turn the home into a bridge.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final Home is Up for Sale

Playful yet luxurious, the Norman Lykes House is made up of a series of circles that provide 180-degree views of the home's stunning desert surroundings in Phoenix, Arizona.
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This Stilted Steel Hideaway Isn’t Your Grandpappy’s Fishing Cabin

Sol Duc Cabin is a unique hideaway by architectural firm Olson Kundig in Washington that creates a cozy retreat for an avid steelhead fisherman and his wife.

This Portland Prefab Made of Triangles is a Brand-New Take on Home Design

Thinking outside of the standard square box, Skylab Architecture created an innovative new prefab made from a modular system of triangles.Take a peek inside Homb Taft, a unique house in Portland, Oregon.
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Kicking Horse Residence: The Ultimate Weekend Vacation Home

At the base of Kicking Horse Resort in Canada's Purcell Mountains sits a unique vacation home that combines the sensibility of a traditional ski chalet with contemporary design. Take a peek inside.
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Live Like a Bond Villain on the World’s Largest Submersible Super Yacht

It's a yacht! It's a submarine! It's actually Migaloo, a vehicle fit for a super spy. This unique seafaring vehicle is the brainchild of Motion Code: Blue, an Austrian company specializing in luxury yacht design.
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Troll Hus: A California Chalet Built for the Snow

In the mountains of California sit an ideal vacation home. Troll Hus was designed to stand up to massive snowfall in the winter while allowing the family to soak up the sun in the summer.
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An Abandoned Cement Factory Gets Second Life as Architect’s Home

Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill spent over four decades carefully crafting a home and studio in an abandoned cement factory in Barcelona
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Step Inside 5 Brutalist Homes that Prove Concrete is Anything But Cold

Minimalism is fine, but brutalism is the gritty, masculine style we've been craving. Step inside five brutalist homes that prove concrete is anything but cold.
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An Overgrown Gabion House Shelters Stunning Mountain Views in India

From ancient castles to battlefields, the humble gabion wall has been used in countless ways. See how it became a work of art at the Gabion House in Lonavala, India.
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On the Edge of a Mexican Jungle Stands a Tulum Treehouse Vacation Rental

Whether for a romantic getaway or a holiday with friends, Tulum Treehouse is the perfect vacation rental for your next trip to Mexico.
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U by Uniworld is a European River Cruise that Doesn’t Suck

These aren't your grandmother's cruise ships. Matte black, sleek, and ultra hip, U by Uniworld is the European river cruise we've been waiting for.
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Check Out this Japanese-Style Minimalist Home in the Czech Republic

A mix of old and new was used to create Carbon House, a one-of-a-kind family home in the countryside just outside of Prague.
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PlansMatter is like Airbnb for Architecture and Design Buffs

There's an architourist in all of us, and PlansMatter brings the best architecture and design together so you can easily book your next vacation rental.
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The Founder of Oakley Lives in a Brutalist Mansion Fit for a Supervillain

The team at iDGroup designed Oakley founder James Jannard's California home: a Brutalist mansion fit for an evil villain. And it is awesome.
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High in the Hills of Oakland, Skyline House Makes the View the Star

Skyline House is a minimalist home overlooking Oakland, California takes advantage of its prime location to showcase the views of the city and the bay.
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You Can Spend Your Next Vacation in Australia’s Famous Pole House

Located in Victoria, Australia, Pole House is exactly that: a house the sits on top of a 43-foot pole. This iconic building was revamped by F2 Architecture.
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Robotic Furniture is the Future of Living Small in Big Cities

With a living room, bedroom, office, and closet all in one, the Ori robotic furniture system hopes to be the solution to decreasing space in urban areas.
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5 Fabrics You Need to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

From flannel to alpaca, you can add warmth and style to your space with these five fabrics perfect for cold winter nights.
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Take a Look at this Elegantly Minimalist Copper Guest House

Built into a steep hill while also jutting out over the land, this unique copper guest house will age over time.Talk about style envy.
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The Coolest Hotel Room in Denmark is a Converted Crane

An old crane previously used in the coal industry has been transformed by Arcgency into a seriously awesome crane hotel in Coppenhagen.
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MINI LIVING Brings Tiny Urban Cabins to the World’s Biggest Cities

MINI LIVING is tackling the issues of urban living in the way only they can - with tiny cabin popups in the world's biggest cities.
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These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Rocking Chairs

Three furniture brands are changing our minds about the front porch rocker by combining the comfort rocking chair with sleek, modern style.
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Live Out Your Childhood Box Fort Fantasy with this Cardboard Prefab Cabin

Dutch company Fiction Factory is creating innovative cardboard prefab homes (dubbed Wikkelhouses) that can be fully customized to fit your needs.
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This Luxury Villa in Portugal has a Ridiculously Cool Glass Bottom Pool

A minimalist mansion by Guedes Cruz Architects in the resort town of Cascais, Portugal, features a glass bottom pool suspended over another pool.
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This Minimalist Vacation Home is a Modern Retreat in the Scottish Countryside

With lovely views of the Isle of Skye, this minimalist vacation home by Rural Design Architects is the perfect place to unwind in the Scottish countryside.
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The Coolest Cabin in England is Actually a Converted Bus

Situated in the woods of Sussex, this converted bus is actually a relaxing, double-decker cabin perfect for a weekend getaway in the English countryside
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Easily Upgrade Your Home With Reusable Wallpaper

From reusable wallpaper to murals to decals, Tennessee-based Walls Need Love lets you change up your look or bring it with you to your next place.
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This Manly Space by Wind River Tiny Homes is Big on Style

The Rook by Wind River Tiny Homes is the ultimate small space for the nomadic man. The well-designed house has the look of an urban loft on wheels.
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3D Printed House is Ready for the Zombie Apocalypse

This 3D printed House is standing out in a not so standard industry--it even offers a Zombie Apocalypse Package. Perfect for the paranoia in all of us.
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The Prefab KODA House Can Be Modified & Moved As Much As You Want

A basic concrete shell that becomes anything from a work studio to a guest house, the KODA is the ideal prefab for an ever changing life.
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Honomobo Proves Shipping Container Homes Can Be Affordable and Luxurious

From a cold, dark shipping container into an airy, welcoming home - Honomobo is making us want our own custom shipping container homes.
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CB2 x Fred Segal Debut New Fantastic Furniture Collaboration Today

The new CB2 X Fred Segal collection combines CB2's sleek, modern aesthetic with Fred Segal's laid back California vibe for an altogether cool aesthetic.
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Six Killer Kitchen Accessories for a Sleek and Stylish Cook Space

Thoughtfully designed kitchen accessories that seamlessly blend form and function go along way to adding style and personality to everyone's favorite room.
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The New Truss Line from TRNK is the Modern Furniture Your Home Needs

The staple of any living room is the seating, and the new Truss line from TRNK is trendy and timeless, elegant and welcoming.
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Refreshing Renovations: A Guide to Today’s Hottest Styles for the Home

Trying to style your home in a more sleek, masculine way but not sure how to achieve the look you want? Check out these three masculine home styles to try.
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Give Your Pad a Little Pow: 5 Home Decor Items Worth Splurging On

You treat yourself to fancy beard oils or an expensive meal, so why not treat your home to a luxury decor item or two? Check out these manly, homegoods.