This luxurious interior tells a story of more than a modern condo building in the heart of Philadelphia. It unfolds to reveal layers of history through Persian rugs, a mix of furniture styles, and has unified it all with an unexpected color story. The palette for this riverfront condo is grounded in natural wood textures and green plants that allow for a playful tension that feels both fresh and eclectic in a metropolitan setting. The high-rise unit boasts a long terrace with a western exposure that we outfitted with custom Lexington outdoor furniture distinct in its finishes and balance between fun and sophistication.

Living room at Coates Place, with rug designed by Mr Buckley for cc-tapis. Artwork by Joram Roukes, Parra & Damien Hirst. Lamp shades from Hay, fabrics from LeLievre, Romo & Dedar.

Mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Photo Andrew Wuttke
Design ideas for a large contemporary open concept family room in Melbourne with black walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and orange floor.

Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed family room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Living room with blue velvet sofa and pink and blue accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Dublin with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Platform bed hand crafted from reclaimed barnwood and fabricated steel. King size
Design ideas for a large country master bedroom in Raleigh with brown floor, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a metal fireplace surround and no fireplace.

Asier Rua
Photo of a small mediterranean study room in Madrid with white walls, no fireplace and a freestanding desk.

The rooms in this compact and colourful family home feel spacious thanks to soaring ceilings and large windows. The bold artwork served as inspiration for the decor of the home's tiny main floor that includes a front entrance, living room, dining room and kitchen all in just under 600 square feet. This home is featured in the Spring 2013 issue of Canadian Home Trends Magazine. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. photo by Jonathan Hayward

Living room at Spanish Oak. This home was featured on the Austin NARI 2012 Tour of Homes. Photography by John R Rogers. The "rug" is actually comprised of Flor carpet tiles ( http://www.flor.com).

The rug is only being used in photos to hide the ginormous floor crack we discovered after we moved in. I swear we do not actually keep a gross hair- and bacteria-collecting rug in our bathroom! Photo © Bethany Nauert

De Urbanic
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Dublin with laminate floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Photo of a mid-sized modern enclosed living room in Other with white walls, a wood stove and a plaster fireplace surround.

A SpeedDesign client relocates from Los Angeles to an empty Manhattan apartment. We started and finished this job on both coasts in two weeks. Sectional was custom-made in Los Angeles and shipped to New York, along with the travertine marble coffee table and pair of red swivel chairs. Photo credit: Brett Beyer

PropertyLab+art
Design ideas for a small contemporary gender-neutral kids' study room for kids 4-10 years old in Moscow with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Situé au 4ème et 5ème étage, ce beau duplex est mis en valeur par sa luminosité. En contraste aux murs blancs, le parquet hausmannien en pointe de Hongrie a été repeint en noir, ce qui lui apporte une touche moderne. Dans le salon / cuisine ouverte, la grande bibliothèque d’angle a été dessinée et conçue sur mesure en bois de palissandre, et sert également de bureau. La banquette également dessinée sur mesure apporte un côté cosy et très chic avec ses pieds en laiton. La cuisine sans poignée, sur fond bleu canard, a un plan de travail en granit avec des touches de cuivre. A l’étage, le bureau accueille un grand plan de travail en chêne massif, avec de grandes étagères peintes en vert anglais. La chambre parentale, très douce, est restée dans les tons blancs.

Markus Linderoth
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open concept living room in Malmo with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Once again, everything featured in this room is a thrift store treasure, a BigReuse bargain, or the result of craigslist candor. The french closet doors match the french entry doors and encourage wardrobe minimalism.

Selavie (Sarah Rossi) Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary gender-neutral nursery in Other with beige walls, carpet and grey floor.