It is often said that "less is more" and nowhere is this theory more true than in this cluster of minimalist home innovations. You'll find a plethora of simple, scaled-back designs that are anti-clutter and anti-excess.
Whether it’s the design of the house itself or the scaled-down furniture within its walls, if you are a design freak like me, you will dig these creations. From suspended bedrooms to barely-there seating, check out these minimalist home innovations.
60 Minimalist Home Innovations
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Modern Mountainside Homes
The Winnetka House by Peter Gluck and Partners
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Ultra-Minimalist Showers
The Purfect and Mechanix Shower Door by Maax Has No Frame
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Hidden Bathroom Fixtures
These Rapsel Wooden Shelves Store Toilet and Sink
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Sparkling Blank Homes
Dolomites House by JM Architecture is a Clean and White Paradise
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Super Squeezed Homes
The Garage House is a Place to Rest Yourself and Your Car
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Uber-Modern Forest Homes
Loft by Shant V Krichelian is a Black-and-White Woodland Jewel
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Minimalist Oasis Bathrooms
The Omvivo Latis Bathroom Collection is Fresh and Clean
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Pop-Up Furniture Condos
Boxetti Provides Chic and Cluster-Free Storage Solutions
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Minimalist Mountain Homes
'Casa En Los Andes' by Architect Juan Carlos Doblado
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Convertible Pool Tables
Aramith 'Fusion' Tabletops Go From Billiards to Boardroom
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Small-Space Architecture
The Angular and Super-Compact '63.02 House' in Japan
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Glass Box Architecture
The Curiosity/Milligram House
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Minimalist Contemporary Lighting
The Produzione Privata Acquatinta Pendant Lamp is Stunning
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Mounted Stone Fireplaces
The 'Blomus Vidro Wall Fireplace' Burns Green And Healthy
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Monochrome Minimalist Decor
Maison Martin Margiela “White Objects” Home Accessories
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Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Gioia's Monolith Table For Small Space Slendor
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Barely-There Dinner Tables
The Very Slim Table by Nilly Landao Exemplifies Minimalist Decor
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Minimalist Modular Furniture
The Nojiberlin Seating and Lighting Works for Small Living Spaces
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Minimalist Portable Hygiene
The Delta Outdoor Shower is Convenient and Simple
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Minimalist Home Offices
The Slim Office by Bertjan Pot Eliminates the Extraneous
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Minimalist Computers
The HP LiM Demonstrates That When It Comes to PCs, Less is More
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Divided Domiciles
Minimalist House from Shinichi Ogawa & Associates is a Sectioned-Off Sanctuary
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Curtain-Covered Mansions
The Mit Atelier House by C18 Architects is a Minimalist Masterpiece
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Promised Portuguese Architecture
Golf Course Living Getting an Upgrade from Grosfeld Van Der Velde
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Masterful Minimalist Furniture
Spanish Designers Esteban + Moreno Present the Nube Chair
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Sleek Work Spaces
Porro Proves Minimal Furniture Yields Maximal Beauty
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Curvy Minimalist Furnishings
The Harry Seat by Stockholm's Massproductions Design Company
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Eclectic Minimalist Furniture
The Objeti 2010 Collection is Both Sophisticated and Playful
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Rest Stop Housing
The UAX Studio Looks More Like Public Washrooms than a Living Space
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Minimalist Bathtubs
Omvivo 'Le Cob' Bath
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Modular Garden Furniture
Pierantonio Bonacina Lets You Create Your Outdoor Haven in Phases
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Suspended Bedrooms
Bernstein Architecture Designs Furniture that Hangs from the Ceiling
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Minimalist Timepieces
The Target Clock by Simon Lumb Uses a Graphic, Not Numbers
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Minimalistic Modular Tables
The 'Stripe' Folding Table Offers Easy and Simple Storage
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Barely-There Seating
Sancal's Maxie Chair is a Minimalist's Dream
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Minimalist Work Areas
Fredrik Paulsen Designs a Bare-Bones Workstation for the Home Office
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Minimalist Kitchen Accessories
The Waterdrop Magnets by Sangwoo Nam Are Mother Nature-Inspired
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Strainer Lamp Shades
The Colander Pendant is the Perfect Addition to Your Cooking Space
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Austrian Minimalist Architecture
The EMA Haus by Bernardo Bader Looks Like a Modern Farmhouse
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Reptile Residences
The BuildingStudio Alligator House Post-Katrina Efforts
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Electro-Welded Chairs
The Minimalist INOUT Seating Series by Gervasoni
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Lumberjack Chic
Canadian Design Seeks An Identity
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Milk Bottle Tea Sets
'Tea for Two' by Steve Gates is a Stackable Set for Couples
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Dramatic Floating Shelves
The Hanging Bookcase Gives the Illusion of Gravity-Defying Books
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Minimalist Kitchen Storage
Remote Control Island Top Hides Sink and Prep Area
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Minimalist Wall Clocks
The Front & Back Clock Uses Its Batteries to Tell Time
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Morphing Kitchen Counters
The Transforming Boxetti Compact Kitchen Will Save You Cooking Space
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Imaginative Necessary Furniture
Shrub by Zhili Liu Adds Style to Required Functionality
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Modern Sloping Temples
A Buddhist Retreat by Katsuhiro Miyamoto and Associates
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Luxuriously Minimalist Lounges
Michael W. Dreeben Presents the Elegant Billet Chaise
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Minimalist Rocking Horses
The Hut-Hut Kids is the Most Fun That You Can Have With a Stump
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Designer Speakers
Parrot's Zikmu WiFi by Philippe Starck
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Hanging Hypotenuse Shelves
The Angle Shelf by ALS Designs Creates Geometric Complexity
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Wall-Hung Toilets
The Square Space-Saving Roca ‘Element' Loo
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Minimalist Wire-Like Seating
Jaebeom Jeong's Steel 'Grid Chair' is Deceptively Sturdy
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Urban Style Sinks
Balance Code X Design
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Minimalist Lanterns
Joongho Choi Creates Traditional Asian Lighting With a Twist
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Daisy Chairs
Sand & Birch Minimalist Furniture Inspired by Flowers and Spirals
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Cubed Cleansing Fixtures
The NIC Design Tub Gives You a Bath in a Box
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Long-Necked Lamps
The Griaffa Lamp Also Doubles as a Walker
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Japanese-Inspired Portable Tiny Homes
Baluchon Designs the Portable Bonzai Tiny Home
Storage-Laden Tiny Homes
This Bright Tiny Home Packs Generous Storage In Limited Space
Couple-Only Tiny Homes
Uncharted Tiny Homes The Limited Tiny House is Small But Mighty
Spacious Two-Bedroom Tiny Homes
The Minimaliste 'Noyel XL' Tiny House Doesn't Skimp on Style
Angular Artistic Tiny Homes
The Ibiza Tiny House Captures Mediterranean Style for Comfy Living
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Futuristic Capsule House Concepts
The ONCO Capsule House Concept is Sleek and Minimal
Terrace-Accented Timber Tiny Houses
The P’tit Nid Mobile Tiny Home is Clad in Natural Wood
Contemporary Coastal Tiny Homes
The Summit Tiny Homes 'Athos' Sleeps Three to Five People
Expansive Dual-Loft Tiny Homes
This Design from MitchCraft Tiny Homes is Spaciously Designed
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Generously Glazed Tiny Homes
This Vacation House Has An Ingenious Interior Layout
Railroad-Style Tiny Homes
The Aussie Tiny Houses 'Casuarina 9.0' Has a Main Floor Bedroom
Canadian Winter-Ready Tiny Homes
The Minimaliste Thuya Tiny House is Clad in Cedar
Open-Concept Tiny Homes
The Aussie Tiny Houses Mooloolaba 8.4 Has Ample Storage Space
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Cat-Centric Compact Homes
This Japanese Dwelling Embraces Feline-Friendly Design Choices
Cube-Combining Tiny Homes
This Unique Tiny Home Uses Modular Spaces to Enable Flexible Use
Displaced Persons House Designs
The Essential Homes Research Project Has a Bunker-Like Form
Luxuriously Artistic Homes
Child Studio Taps Mid-Sentury Modern Sensibilities & Art Deco Motifs
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Off-Grid Timber Tiny Homes
The 'Horta' Tiny House Has 107-Square-Feet of Living Space
Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes
The Invisible House is Detailed with Flos Lighting Systems
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs
The 'Void' Lounge Chair Boasts Built-in Storage
Elevating Bed Tiny Homes
The Acorn Tiny Homes 'Elevate' Maximizes Floorspace with Clever Design
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
i29 Creates the Câpsula Concept for Dutch Design Week
Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes
The houzEKO Tiny House Offers All-Season Efficiency and Privacy
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Dual-Function Bedroom Tiny Homes
The Movable Roots 'Lindstrom' Tiny House Has a Murphy Bed
Versatile Interior Compact Homes
The Elevate Tiny Home Transforms the Interiors with a Button
Togetherness-Inspired Furniture Capsules
JUNTOS ' Inaugural Furniture Line is Called Coming Home
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
Wood-Filled Familial Tiny Homes
The Modern Tiny Living 'Ojai' Tiny House Has Space for Four
Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins
Marc Thorpe Presents the Fremont House in New York
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes
Jan Tyrpekl Designs the Cozy Zen House in Austria
Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures
SUNRIU Design Creates the Minimal Snowhouse Sofa
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Flax Fiber Floating Homes
The Conceptual 'Blue Nomad' Floating Home is Sustainable
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Minimalist Adventurer Tiny Homes
The Noyer Tiny House On Wheels Prioritizes Sustainability
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Upgraded Off-Grid Tiny Homes
Minimaliste Designs the Nomad 30 Small Home with Improved Interior
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
The Little Tahoma Peak Tiny Home Has House-Inspired Finishings
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Contemporary Ski Home Projects
Alfredo Paredes Reimagines the Traditional Ski Chalet
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs
The 'Notch' Folding Chair by Kostas Synodis is Easy to Store
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes
Keiji Ashizawa Designs the Hiroo Residence in Central Tokyo
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments
Studio Edwards Remodels the Microloft in Melboune
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Tranquil Outdoor Furniture Collections
Hommés Studio Designs the Mediterran Collection
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Minimalist Barrel-Inspired Saunas
Kairi Eguchi Studio Develops This Stunning, Minimalist Sauna
War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes
Peter Markos Designs the Tiny Monocoque Cabin
Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture
Koichi Futatsumata Designs the Sand Chair of Minimal Forms
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Movement-Distilling Furniture Designs
Mimimat Designs Presents the Borris Collection of Furniture
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Aluminum Stainless Steel Chairs
The Morph Chair is Designed from a Minimal Modern Perspective
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs
Koichi Futatsumata's Sand Chair is Comfortable and Chic
Snow Mountain Minimal Homes
Design Over The Norms Creates the Blissful Snowfall House
Bright Tranquil Residential Designs
Sivak+Partners Designs the Mlynchik Residence Nearby Kyiv
Strong Geometric Steel Chairs
XYZ Integrated Architecture Designs the Zero-Thickness Chair
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Micro-Living Portable Homes
Modern Tiny Living Creates the Buttercup Tiny Home for Hosting
Minimal Beach-Side Luxe Homes
Vanessa Rome Interiors Designs the Palm Beach Residence
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
KiKi ARCHi Designs the Skip House in the Middle of Beijing
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
Hino Studio Designs the Oceana Retreat in Florida
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes
Cubo Design Architects Designs the C4L House in Tokyo
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes
STUDIOFEM Designs The Mini Located in the Village of Cavusin
Playfully Angular House Designs
Takeshi Hirobe Architects Design the Villa MKZ in Japan
Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes
StudioAC Designs a Holiday Home iwth a Cedar-Clad Build
Versatile Tiny Workspace Homes
The Browny Home is a Multifunctional Space-Saving Design
White Wood-Clad Cubed Houses
Stanaćev Granados Designs a Chilean Holiday House
Minimal Upholstered Chair Designs
Philippe Malouin Designs the Sacha Chair for Resident
Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs
The Pause Bench Offers a Spot to Relax and Reflect
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
Wabi-Sabi-Inspired LA Residences
Lauri Design Studio Creates the Minimal Sierra Towers
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Contemporary Modern Artful Homes
Clara Lleal INTERIORISTA Designs the Art Gallery House
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
Fuller/Overby Architecture Designs the Nebo House
Coastal Metal Minimal Dwellings
Seear-Budd Ross Designs the RK Residence in New Zealand
Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes
Gartnerfuglen Arkitkter Designs the Årestua Home in Telemark
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Live-In Art Gallery Homes
Casa Galeria is a Home That Doubles as an Art Gallery
Statement-Making Home Lines
Mini Rodini's HOME Collection Boasts Bedding, Curtains, & Loungewear
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Functionally Elegant Modern Homes
Monica Fried Design and Mojo Stumer Create the Old Westbury Home
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Landscape Seating Theater Designs
Matter Make Creates the Cinema Visiona Home Theater Project
Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes
Balbek Bureau Renovates a Home in Ukraine with Steel and Concrete
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Minimal Renovated Modern Townhomes
Also Office Joins Colony on the Bed-Stuy Townhouse
Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes
i.B. Archstudio Designs the VVV Townhouse with Pastel Hues
Peaceful Sophisticated Minimal Residences
OZA Design Presents the Cranleigh Lodge in London
Mindful Study Spaces
Chaoffice Embraces Zen-Inspired Design Sensibilities in House Under the Boat
Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs
Kolman Boye Architects Designs the Saltviga House in Norway
Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Euclid Chair Concept
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Modern Architectural Seaside Homes
XTEN Designs the Idyllic Strandhouse by the Beachside
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Minimally Designed Relaxed Apartments
Stelly Selway Design the Minimall 44 East Avenue Apartments
Engineered Wood Compact Homes
Modern Tiny Home Designs the SANGJA Home with Cozy Touches