Contemporary interior design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about contemporary interior design
Project • By Arta Building Contracting LLC • Private Houses
Mitra - Home Renovation in Jumeirah Islands Dubai
Mitra Villa is a completed renovation of a four-bedroom residence in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai. The project covers 4,553 sq. ft. and includes the entrance, double-height living hall, staircase, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms.
The renovation was developed around three main objectives: to create a brighter arrival, connect the principal family spaces and establish one consistent material language throughout the house.
The entrance begins with a relatively contained foyer that frames the taller central hall beyond it. Pale stone-look flooring continues through both spaces, helping the transition feel uninterrupted. A long stone console, abstract artwork, sculptural table lighting and indoor planting give the entrance its identity... More
Project • By NUTRO studio • Apartments
LIGHT CAVE
Completed in 2026, LIGHT CAVE is a 107 m² three-bedroom apartment in Kyiv, designed by NUTRO studio for a young, forward-thinking client who values practicality and character in the details. The project extends the studio's "Inhabited Cave" philosophy, treating stone, wood, and scripted lighting not as decoration but as a genuine space of shelter.
Andriy Shurpenkov
Andriy Shurpenkov
Andriy Shurpenkov
Andriy Shurpenkov
Andriy Shurpenkov
Large-format Atlas Concorde porcelain stoneware forms the foundational material, running as a near-seamless monolithic surface across the kitchen island, countertops, walls, and the bedroom's headboard wall. Warm walnut veneer balances the stone's coolness, adding tactility and... More
Project • By NUTRO studio • Apartments
ETHNIC CAVE
Completed in 2026, ETHNIC CAVE is a 75 m² two-bedroom apartment in Kyiv designed by NUTRO studio drawn to nature-forward textures and tactile materials. The project extends the studio's "Inhabited Cave" philosophy — home as humanity's first architecture — reinterpreted here with an ethnic, organic accent through wood texture, handcrafted lighting, and a sculpted rock-face detail in the bedroom.
Photo by Andriy Shurpenkov
Photo by Andriy Shurpenkov
Photo by Andriy Shurpenkov
Photo by Andriy Shurpenkov
Large-format Energieker Agathòs porcelain stoneware runs across the kitchen backsplash, countertop, cabinet fronts, and bathroom surfaces with minimal visible seams, reading as one continuous mass. A... More
Project • By Balcon studio • Private Houses
DUBAI HILLS VILLA
We had to maintain the finishing from the developer - this was the constant wish of the customers and to create a complete fit out project.
Approximate cost of the project +/- 1000000 AED
Sergey Savin
The main idea of the project
The main idea was to create a cozy, bright space in which there will be a lot of ‘air’, in which the whole family will want to spend a lot of time and welcome guests.
The owners
The owners of the villa are an oriental family with two adult children, one of the children does not live with their parents permanently.
The main goals
One of the main tasks was also the client’s desire - the purchase of all materials, furniture and light from stock. The custom furniture and decorative element... More
Project • By Banker Wire • Offices
Velonetic Hub at Lloyd’s of London Building
Situated on the fourth floor of the Grade 1 listed Lloyd's Building, Velonetic stands as a captivating presence in a location steeped in historical significance. The Lloyd's Building, renowned for its distinctive architecture, provides an unparalleled backdrop for this forward-thinking hub. But how does one seamlessly blend modern design with a building that echoes the past? Velonetic took up the challenge to create an environment that respects tradition and embraces cutting-edge innovation within the insurance industry.
Banker Wire
Purposefully departing from the corporate aesthetic typically associated with the Lloyd's Building, Velonetic's redesigned space introduces a harmonious contrast. Here, modernity and tradition engage in a... More
Project • By Banker Wire • Bars
American Express Centurion Lounge
American Express, a renowned global financial services company, is celebrated for its commitment to providing exceptional experiences for premium card members. To create a haven of luxury for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, American Express introduced the Centurion Lounge concept of exclusive spaces strategically located in major airports, offering a respite from the chaos of travel and providing premium amenities and gourmet cuisine.
Banker Wire
The design team developed a bar area at the Heathrow Terminal 3 lounge that adhered to American Express's brand image and radiated sophistication and elegance. TMJ Interiors collaborated closely with Amron Architectural, Banker Wire's representative in the UK, to ensure the design seamles... More
Project • By Prashant Parmar Architect • Apartments
Modern Simplicity at Shilp Shaligram In Ahmedabad
This apartment of 1,960 sq. Ft. Carpet Areat is designed and prioritized with simplicity and functionality, along with focus on clean lines, neutral color palettes, and uncluttered spaces. It features open-concept layout by eliminating the fourth bedroom, giving living, dining, kitchen and family room seamlessly integrated into one cohesive space. To maximize space and create a streamlined look, storage solutions are built into the walls and cladding.The door and vestibule is enhanced with a unique combination of stone veneer and mosaic. Upon entering, one is greeted by a round fluted niche with a distinctive sitting ledge.
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Going towards the Living Room, there is a combination of white spray texture and teak-wood stripes t... More
Project • By Alcove Design Consultants • Offices
Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation
Client Background: Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation, IBDF is a unified representative body of the television broadcasters in India. The organisation was founded in the year 1999. Over 400 Indian television channels are associated with it. The organisation is credited as the spokesman of India Broadcasting Industry.
Jatin Makkar, Visual Diary
A not-for-profit organization, IBDF’s members comprise both News and Non-News Channels (GEC, Sports, Music, Movies, Infotainment, etc). Over the past twenty years, IBDF has worked arduously to earn its stripes and be considered the apex organization representing television broadcasters.
Jatin Makkar, Visual Diary
Client Brief: The brief provided was to have a workplac... More
Project • By Willis Pember Architects • Apartments
Aspen Alps 215
i. project name_ Aspen Alps 215
ii. project type_ Interior Architecture
iii. project summary_
primary materials: Solid and veneer versions of rift sawn
white oak, bendheim fade glass, colored glass, steel,
stone tile, quartzite counters and paint.
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size of apartment - 1,250 SF
program - owners’ living unit and vacation rental within
the aspen alps condominium complex.
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cost - withheld at clients’ request.
project goals - a. increase indoor- outdoor relationships.
b. improve thermal envelope, and c. provide a sensual
and cool aesthetic outcome as part of a flexible, open... More
H10 URQUINAONA Plaza
Located on Plaça Urquinaona, in the heart of Barcelona, the H10 Urquinaona Plaza is a newly built hotel housed within a nineteenth century building that maintains some of its original structure and beautifully crafted ceilings, which have been combined with a very contemporary interior design that uses clean lines and simple colours. The hotel features the Novecento Restaurant, bar, gym and Chill-Out Terrace with plunge pool and outstanding views over the city. More
Project • By A.J Architects • Apartments
Modish Hue
Modish hue is an interesting amalgamation of functional and aspirational requirements of the client and the ideology of the design team to play with neutral and vibrant color palettes, within a modest budget.
The apartment is located in a bustling neighborhood of food street, V.V Puram, Bangalore. The inside out façade and the strategically placed openings, allow the sunlight to veil the house for most part of the day and this feature has allowed the design team to experiment with darker and bold color hues, though maintaining the unity and harmony with neutral hues, leaving a mesmerizing taste of aesthetics.
The intrinsically carved curves on the main door delightfully welcome the guest. The pencil ribbed storage unit in the... More
Project • By Alcove Design Consultants • Offices
Sterlite Power Office Mumbai
Alcove has designed the new offices of energy delivery company Sterlite Power, located in Mumbai, India.
Client Brief and Expectations: Design a world class office which makes a brand statement as per the company’s image and meets with the next generation of work space challenges and expectations.
Challenges: Building Architecture with a low height of the existing slab and client’s expectation to gain a volumetric experience of the space.
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Concept and Design Approach:Solution – A space that speaks about the client’s values and impact on the society as a whole by using a subtle Art intersperse. Workplace designed as an Art Gallery. Only difference here is that the ever-changing Art will always talk abou... More
Product • By HOOKL und STOOL • Mista Bed
Mista Bed
Triangular elements are responsible for this bed that has an extremely dynamic and strong character. They are arranged in its headboard in such a way to give the impression of glass crystals that jump from hard ground.
A very characteristic feature of this bed are the "floating bedside tables” that additionally emphasize the playfulness of the whole design.
Characteristic radial legs are also designed in accordance with the overall character. The bed is also made in several sizes and depending on its width, the headboard consists of a different number of triangles dynamically positioned in it. Depending on the choice of the height of the mattress, it is possible to choose the height of the headboard by choosing a different height of... More
Product • By HOOKL und STOOL • Minas Armchair
Minas Armchair
The basic characteristic of this armchair is the "oval" shape of the armchair composed of two semi-oval hemispheres, separated from each other, which generally resemble a coffee bean-Minas.
The "coffee bean" of the armchair is made of fiberglass substructure upholstered with high resilient sponge and fabric.
It is possible that the front or rear sides of the "coffee bean" are upholstered in a variety of materials and colors. The legs made from solid wood, which have the shape of the Nordic sleighs and harmoniously fit in with the upper part, give the additional grace to the armchair. An adjustable head cushion that can be moved up or down by unwinding a decorative wooden bolt located in the rear part of the armchair, gives a tastefu... More
Product • By HOOKL und STOOL • Sila Armchair
Sila Armchair
The armchair with emphasized three-dimensional forms of the characteristic spherical seat and backrest made of a fiberglass substructure that is coated with layers of HR sponge, upholstered from the outside in the finest thin leather with decorative stitches, and on the inside into variegated bocle made of natural material. The overall impression created by this armchair is a rich and lavish look that is further enhanced by the 3D modeled "muscular" armrest of solid wood that flow into the front leg, as well as the distinctive organic appearance of the radially placed rear legs also made of solid wood.
Its exeptional comfort, besides the spherical shape of the "shell", is fulfilled by two rich seat and backrests pillows made of a thick lay... More