The galley kitchens found in most homes are just replicas of the small but efficient cooking spaces found on military ships. The design of the kitchen entails a simple two-wall design and the space in-between just wide enough for a few steps backward or forward….

Often, much time and energy is devoted to making the inside of our homes look well kept, inviting, and glamorous while little time may be spent thinking about the outdoor space. The patio should really be thought of as an extension to our home.  It’s…

When you think of bay window seats, do you imagine ruffled pillows and pastel fabric? While traditional approaches may first come to mind, an increasing number of modern homes are celebrating the magic of the bay window by introducing contemporary seating into this sacred space….

Antwerp has one of the biggest seaports in all of Europe and while hundreds and thousands of shipping containers make their way through the waters nearby, there are probably no containers like the Sleeping Around Hotel in the Belgian city. The shipping container hotel concept…

Pressed tin is a beautiful way to add a little touch of charm to your home, and can be a relatively inexpensive method of changing the entire look of a room. For decades, people have chosen tin ceilings as a way to pump up the…

Why is it that doors are often an afterthought rather than a starting point? In fact, people often view these design elements as a part of the home’s permanent framework, choosing instead to focus on changing the paint color or hanging more wall art. But…

Sometimes all it takes is a moment of inspiration to change the lives of many and the fascinating and fabulous collection of creative furnishings displayed at imm cologne 2013 by Pepe Heykoop and Tiny Miracles Foundation is one of those amazing ideas. The interesting and arguably…

Villas S2 designed ever so sensibly by MARC Architects is located on Ijburg Island, east of the city of Amsterdam and staying in touch with the beauty and the elegance of this historic European city, the home is both smart and tasteful to the core….

We at Decoist have made no secret of our love for wall decals. The perfect artistic statement for renters, decals add a substantial touch to any room, especially kids’ rooms! Not to mention, these bold wall decorations can easily be removed, so when your child…

While the designing of your bathroom might not always be the first thing that springs to mind when planning for a new home, it is essential to ensure that it looks like a natural extension of the remainder of your home; both in its theme…