Contemporary Art

Well-curated art in the home adds depth and complexity to the modern space. It provides ongoing perspective, important moments of reflection and great conversation while entertaining. Whether a framed painting or an installation piece, art adds color, texture and movement to erstwhile staid living spaces, and illuminates narrative between artist and homeowner. See the ways in which art reveals the bigger picture.
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They Love Surfing So Much They Put a Skate Ramp in Their Front Yard
They Love Surfing So Much They Put a Skate Ramp in Their Front Yard #modernhouse #modernarchitecture #modernrenovation #renovation #californiahouse #californiarenovation #californiaremodel #costamesa #surfing #surfershouse #minimalisthouse
The Neighborhood Was Great. But the House Needed Help to Become a Family Home
Wanting a home to raise their kids and host their parents in, a couple gave their residence a two-level extension that fosters intimacy and connection. #modernhouse #modernarchitecture #renovation #homerenovation #renovationinspiration #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorinspiration #furnituredesign #houseinspiration #australianarchitecture
Wood-Framed Insertions Preserve and Improve an Artist’s Historic Home in Italy
Messner Architects gutted the interiors of the inconspicuous structure, turning the ground floor into a studio with ample built-ins, light, and space to create.
The Real Homes of Real Architects
It may be a cliché career for a rom com character, but the life of a working architect is far from that fantasy—just ask these current and former employees at the first firm to attempt to unionize. Bedroom, Medium Hardwood Floor, Dresser, and Bed
The Real Homes of Real Architects
It may be a cliché career for a rom com character, but the life of a working architect is far from that fantasy—just ask these current and former employees at the first firm to attempt to unionize. Dining Room, Bench, and Ceramic Tile Floor
The Real Homes of Real Architects
It may be a cliché career for a rom com character, but the life of a working architect is far from that fantasy—just ask these current and former employees at the first firm to attempt to unionize. Kitchen, Medium Hardwood Floor, and Refrigerator
This Azure ADU Is an L.A. Teen’s Home (Slightly) Away From Home
The ADU features a matte black kitchenette and open shelves that match the color of the walls.
How One Midcentury Design Dealer Is Taking a Chance on the Odd and Obscure
A photo by Jean Ribière of a staircase in the Notre-Dame de Royan hangs above a bench designed by Georges Candilis. The dining table and chairs are a 1968 design by Charlotte Perriand. #tent
A Builder Crafts His Family’s Dream Home With Reclaimed Timber and Brick
He worked closely with design firm Insider Outsider, using secondhand materials for a sustainable dwelling on the coast. #LivingRoom #Ceiling #Lighting #PendantLighting #Chair #EndTables #Sofa
Flipping the Switch on Fast Furniture
Cheap, on-trend offerings might inundate TikTok, but some creators focused on sustainability show buying ethically doesn’t have to cost more.
Before & After: Post Remodel, a Creole Cottage In New Orleans Is Filled With Fresh Local Finds
Maison C wallpaper fashioned into a triptych hangs above a caracole sideboard. Storage Room and Cabinet Storage Type
Subtle Touches Make for a Seriously Soothing Apartment in Brazil
Subtle Touches Make for a Seriously Soothing Apartment in Brazil #modernarchitecture #minimalistdesign #hammocks #livingroom #homerenovation #readingnooks #windows Living Room, Ceiling Lighting, Sofa, Recessed Lighting, Coffee Tables, Concrete Floor, and Shelves
A Brutalist Home Designed to Stand Above Rising Sea Levels Surfaces in Miami Beach
Architect Rene Gonzalez built the $15.1M property as the first in a series of elevated residences that respond to local flooding issues.
A Brutalist Home Designed to Stand Above Rising Sea Levels Surfaces in Miami Beach
Polished concrete floors run throughout the sprawling interiors.
Before & After: Post Remodel, a Creole Cottage In New Orleans Is Filled With Fresh Local Finds
This original mixed media artwork by Courtney Simon de Montfort wraps the corner of the dining nook near the kitchen. "Courtney sewed threads into wood, emulating a smaller piece the clients loved in our studio gallery," says Joshi-Gupta. "We decided that it should be asymmetrical, and span the two walls and the corner. The art gives the viewer different views from different vantage points." Dining Room, Ceiling Lighting, Light Hardwood Floor, Table, Pendant Lighting, and Cha