Creating a green oasis and a quiet refuge in the urban environment is not that easy with constant rush all around. But BC Architects in Rio de Janeiro managed to create one such Urban Refuge with greenery giving way to a beautiful pavilion-style home that has an open plan living area. The entire home seems to be connected with the outdoors at all times as a glass railing delineates the interior from the natural scenery outside. In the living space it is a concrete ceiling along with a wooden kitchen wall that shape the backdrop diligently. At the heart of it all is a luxurious emerald green couch that seems to hold it all together!

Open, pavilion-style living area of the Brazilian home with emerald green couch at its heart

Throughout the home one sees a brilliant blend of concrete and wood along with a style that is minimal and sophisticated. Custom shelves and cabinets in wood make the biggest impact in the kitchen, dining space, living room and the bedroom with bold pops of color being kept down to an absolute minimum. Sliding glass doors link the living area with the bedroom while gray surfaces and a flood of natural light put the final touches on this captivating and open Rio residence.

Understated and minimal decor for the polished contemporary living room

Open and elegant dining area of the Rio home with spacious ambiance, raw concrete ceiling and wooden cabinets

Wooden kitchen and dining area of the light-filled Rio home

Ingenious style of the living area brings the outdoors inside

Bedroom of the home with fabulous wooden wall and glass railing

Unique decorating feature for the sophisticated bedroom with wooden headboard wall

We created a house with a circular and modular plan, based on the golden ratio. Open to nature and with a unique relationship between interior and exterior and its relationships with those who will inhabit the space. Inside, pieces of icons such as Sérgio Rodrigues, Baba Vacaro, Jader Almeida, Thonet, Patricia Urquiola, Lorenza, Jorge Zazulpin and Joaquim Tenreiro.

Using slim, floating shelves inside the wardrobe create a smart workspace in the bedroom

Bespoke wooden wardrobe for the stylish modern bedroom

Black countertops coupled with wooden vanity inside the modern wooden bathroom

Bringing light into the modern home with glass, wood and concrete walls

Custom wooden décor and smart glass railing for the open living area

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If you love a mix of eclectic brilliance, art deco influences and a restrained Steampunk appeal thrown into the mix, then the beautifully renovated Steampunk House in London is the one for you. Revamped and carefully renovated by Bradley Van der Straeten Architects, the new interior of this three-bedroom Victorian terraced house combines several different influences while adding new spaces to the home and extending the living area along with it. An open plan living space that is connected with the dining area and the kitchen forming the heart of the house. Adding color and uniqueness while opening up the previously split spaces and combining them is a fabulous mustard yellow steel frame that leads to the lovely lounge.

Eye-catching blend of dark blue, mustard yellow and lovely pink in the living room of the Steampunk house

There many unique features inside the house that blend form and functionality in a seamless manner while altering the ambiance inside. In the revamped lounge, a staircase leading to the upper levels is now more visually connected with other spaces while a bright blue walls gives it a special identity. An arched window that previously stood between the lounge and the garden has been replaced by a door that offers access to the outdoors with the kitchen on the other side showcasing its own fabulous mix of colors and finishes.

New dining area with connectivity to both the garden and the lounge, smart bookshelf and indoor plant

Splash of blue gives the staircase a unique identity in the open plan kitchen

Timber staircase with skylight leads to the upper level with bedrooms

Custom green concrete countertop coupled with reclaimed wood cabinets in the kitchen

Custom steel frame that is painted mustard yellow connects the previously delineated spaces and creates new aesthetics

Reclaimed floorboards from another room were turned into the custom kitchen shelves and cabinets while concrete countertops in green on one side and orange on the other ensure there is absolutely nothing dull about this space! A skylight that brings light even into the lower level of the house, smartly ventilated bathrooms and new windows put the final touches on this exquisite and eclectic makeover.

Fabulous blend of colors and finishes in the eclectic kitchen inside the renovated London home

Glass door with black frame and smart design

Modern eclectic kitchen with custom concrete worktop and backsplash in red

New windows and doors combine classic arched form with modern functionality

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Fall is different things for different people. Some start to miss the warmth and sunshine of summer even this early into the season while others would have already started planning for the many festive days that we are eagerly awaiting. In a year when a raging global pandemic is still keeping many of us inside, the idea of welcoming a more festive time still comes as a major relief. And while some of us are happy to welcome fall of 2020, others might be frustrated at the idea of having to rake all those fallen leaves in the yard once again. Well, we might not be able to help you with the falling of those yellow and orange leaves, but we sure suggest ways in which they can be put to great use.

DIY pumpkin decorating using fall leaves to create fun prints [From: The Sweet Escape]

With the long hours we are spending indoor and the fact that many of us also have to deal with the idea of kids attending school from home, creative projects like DIY leaf crafts offer a much-needed change. Many of the great leaf crafts that we are sharing with you today put real leaves to good use while there are a couple that are just inspired by the leafy charm of the season. The best part about it is that you would not have to search hard at all for almost any of the supplies needed for these super-fun and uber-easy crafts. So step in and get started right away –

Hang Em’ in Style!

There are a wide range of crafts that you can choose from when using fallen leaves. But the ones that somehow see to impress us the most are those that ‘hang them around’ creating the biggest visual impact. This can come in a wide range of forms from garlands and banners to lighting fixtures and more. Take for instance the leaf and branch mobile created by Happiness is Homemade which uses artificial paper leaves. Replace them with natural ones that are neatly painted for an even more authentic fall decorative piece.

DIY Giving Thanks Leaf Garland in Gold is Super-Easy to Make [From: The Sweetest Occasion]

Gorgeous leaf and branch mobile can be created in more ways than one [From: Happiness is Homemade]

Wallflower Kitchen blend the most beautiful of fall leaves with string lights to fashion a sparkling lighting fixture that will serve you well into the winter. Then there is the nifty fall leaves banner by Simple as That; a smart design that any bibliophile would adore. (as long as you do not use pages from one of his favorite books)

Cozy fall leaf lights bring elegance and warmth to the interior [From: Wallflower Kitchen]

Creative fall leaves banner idea that anyone can make in no time

Trendy Fabrics and Prints

Maybe you would prefer DIY fall leaf crafts that add to your own personal or improve the style of your home in an understated and elegant manner. Not to worry a we have some of the best ideas in this category as well. A white pillow case with chic leaf prints that you add to it works with a wide range of styles and in both the living room and the bedroom. Then there are tote bags and paper bags with leafy prints; once again created using leaves you collected and a paint in color of your choice.

Easy and simple DIY pillow cases with leaf prints that are perfect for fall [From: Butik Sofie]

Leaf prints for your tote bags and paper bags make for a fun gift this fall [From: Skip to My Lou]

The same approach works for everything from bedsheets to table runners to a few select pieces in your wardrobe. The DIY clay leaf bowl from Debbiedoos takes a different direction and replaces the use of real leaves with an idea that is inspired by them

Make your own beautiful leaf printed linens at home [From: Funtober]

Simple DIY Clay Leaf Bowls that perfectly epitomize the spirit of fall [From: Debbiedoos]

Get Ready for Fall Festivities

What better way to decorate for Halloween, Thanksgiving and other fall celebrations ahead than by adding a bit of nature to your home. DIY leaf crafts allow you to do just that with minimal effort and almost no new costs. The fall leaf mason jar candle holder is one such ultra-easy DIY that you can create along with your kids while the natural leaf bowl is sure to become a talking point as you host select friends and family over the next few weeks. From smart fall leaf art pieces to homemade napkins with leafy prints, there is plenty to be inspired by in here.

Uber-easy fall leaf mason jar candle holders DIY idea [From: Spark and Chemistry]

Fall leaves bowl that is made at home [From: shelterness]

Stylish DIY leaf-stamped napkins are perfect for those many fall holiday feasts! [From: All Thing G&D]

Fall leaf art piece is perfect for the season as you welcome home friends and family [From: Just a Girl]

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Your bedroom is a safe refuge that you can turn to after a long, hard day to rest, relax and find energy for another busy day. At least, that is what to needs to be! Revamped to meet the needs of a fast-paced urban lifestyle, Bela’s Room in Sudoeste, Brasília is a delightful 22-square meter space that seems to pack in quite a lot without too much fuss. The old bedroom was disorganized and dreary before Lez Arquitetura stepped in to completely transform the ambiance and give a chic, cheerful new vibe. Inside the bedroom you have a wood and white backdrop that ends up stealing the spotlight even with its understated presence.

Bela’s bedroom in Sudoeste, Brasília with a refined wood and white color scheme

A series of smart solutions ensured that the architects were able to fit in everything that the bedroom’s residents wanted into the lovely little space. The old wardrobe was replaced by a more efficient and space-savvy design that also features sliding mirrored doors. This new feature gives the bedroom an airy and light-filled aura and transforms it into a space that is much bigger than it really is. On the other side is a slim white, custom study desk that also features hidden spaces for a mirror that pops open and compartments for accessories.

Creative workspace and makeup zone in the small bedroom

Gorgeous wood headboard with herringbone pattern and lovely LED strip lighting

Modern and Scandinavian styles are cleverly intertwined in the bedroom

Open box-style, wall-mounted cabinets for the space-savvy modern bedroom

Relaxing and fabulous modern bedroom in wood and white with herringbone pattern headboard and smart storage

Sliding mirrored doors for the bedroom wardrobe add more visual space to the modern white bedroom

There are additional features like the shoe rack under the bed that cleverly slides in when not in use and the chevron pattern wooden headboard with LED strip lighting that brings a warm glow to the neutral backdrop. Contemporary, chic and not ‘obviously feminine’, this is the perfect bedroom alteration that has it all! [Photography: Gabriella Chiarelli]

Slim bedside lighting with metallic glitz brings contrast to the modern wood and white bedroom

Slim space above the headboard decorated in an understated fashion

Wall-mounted TV in the bedroom along with a slim storage space below

Bedroom study space along with storage units for beauty accessories and a space-savvy mirror

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