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What is the best lighting for bathrooms?

Audrey Migliani — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0000

A successful interior design must be paired with a proper lighting design. It is responsible for ensuring that the quantity and wattage of the bulbs are suited to the space based on its dimensions and use.

Veil / Arid

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In a distinctive part of Athens' urban fabric, in the Patisia neighborhood, a corner two-story residential building from 1951 has been given a new identity.

Interior Design Aesthetics: 22 Projects that Explore Trending Interior Styles

Dima Stouhi — Fri, 20 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

"The details are not the details. They make the design." – Charles Eames. Creating attractive spaces that anticipate the needs of users relies on several factors: scale, circulation, functionality, and comfort. However, the past few decades have proved that the visual appeal of a project is also greatly important, and can make or break the interior space. In this interior focus, we will explore the aesthetic side of interior design, looking at popular styles across the world and how architects and designers use elements such as color, furniture, accessories, and finishes to define their spatial identity.

Villa Apollon / block722

Andreas Luco — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Taking its cues from the landscape around it, Villa Apollon by Block722 sits on the southern edge of the Greek island of Lefkada. The project, completed in early 2021, effortlessly merges contemporary architecture with nature, making the most of its context, while respecting its green surroundings. Planted roof and subterranean building techniques were used to restore the landscape to its original form, with the minimum possible intervention, re-creating vegetated areas with local herbs and plants.

Xerolithi House / Sinas Architects

Paula Pintos — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

The main focus of the design was to create a house that blends in its natural environment. An environment comprised of steep dirt and gravel slopes, dressed with scattered wild thorny bushes, and beautiful large rock formations. Though the most important existing elements, were the short stone retaining walls, locally called xerolithies, created a long time ago for land cultivation purposes.

Holiday House in Sifnos / A_2_Architects

Andreas Luco — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Inspired by the complexity and the volumes of the Cycladic architecture, the summer house of totally 250 m2 unfolds around a hillside of the island of Sifnos looking towards the charming valley of Agios Ioannis and the Aegean Sea.

Summer Villa Arcadia Hotel / Kapsimalis Architects

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:00:00 +0000

The Summer Villa is located on the fringe of Oia Village in Arcadia Hotel, the new addition to Andronis Hotels, in Santorini Island, Greece. The Villa is placed almost in the boundaries of the plot, in a private spot, facing the West and the Aegean Sea. The building of 600 sq.meters area consists of a ground floor, an upper floor, and a lower level, below ground.

Patio House / OOAK Architects

Martita Vial della Maggiora — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

After having travelled to Greece for many years to windsurf, a Paris-based French-Swedish couple finally found their dream spot on the windy island of Karpathos. The search for the perfect site was long, but the minute they saw this amazing property they knew that they had found their place: a dramatic plot of land with open views of the Aegean Sea and direct views of the windsurfers on the beach of Afiarti.

Draw Inspiration From These 21st Century Bathroom Designs

Piedad Rojas — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The bathroom is one of the most static and traditional spaces in any residence. However, in recent times, this space has gained an identity that relates directly to the interior and exterior design of the house. As architects, we strive to create a warm, dynamic and attractive space for users.

Today, bathrooms that include new technologies, clean projects, integrating new materials with an emphatic use of color are highlighted. Next, we compiled a selection of 34 toilets that reflect this trend.

Two Holiday Houses in Firostefani / Kapsimalis Architects

Cristobal Rojas — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000

The holiday houses are located in the traditional village of Firostefani on the island of Santorini.

Plane House / K-Studio

Javier Gaete — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Summer in the Greek islands is all about being outside. The aim of the Plane House is to merge internal and external space, maximising the benefits of both and minimising the impact on the surrounding landscape.

House In Kaimakli / Yiorgos Hadjichristou Architects

Victoria King — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The refurbishment and the extension of the traditional house in Kaimakli is based on the main strategies of the bioclimatic approach, and especially on conditions that were developed through tradition : all the spaces enjoy south orientation with various ways of shading (including movable vegetation panel) and assure generous cross air ventilation. The vegetation and the reinforcement of the breezes through it, endorse the creation of a microclimate and microcosmos of the house.

Moda Bagno-interni Store / k-studio

Megan Jett — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 1000 sqm space hosts Moda Bagno and Interni's entire range of designer products. This includes contemporary classic furniture, bathrooms and kitchens.