by Furnishly | Jun 30, 2025 | Design Inspiration, Style
Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director
For more than 10 years, I’ve led Apartment Therapy’s real home content, producing thousands of house tours from around the world. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, Louisiana, with my partner, a perfect dog, and a cute cat.
by Furnishly | Mar 2, 2023 | Design Inspiration
Modern neutral decor sets a calm mood inside these two stylish home interiors. Shades of beige, light gray, white, and pale wood tone are joined by punchy black accents to sharpen the look. Furniture is contemporary by design, with a chic, understated essence. Light fittings are elegant and complementary to the space. Home design number one features a free-flowing living space with a subtly separated kitchen area and workspace. The master bedroom has a glass walk-in closet that delivers a lantern of atmospheric light. The second of our featured home designs has a wide open plan living room with a commanding kitchen island. The bedrooms are cool and minimal to instill a sense of peace.
A soft modern sofa and a ribbed area rug create textural contrast in our first living room design.
The textured living room rug anchors the modular sofa in the open-plan space.
The TV wall is a smooth wood installation with curved corners. The screen is neatly recessed within a wall of shallow storage units. Towers of black display shelving provide a decorative touch.
Elegant, sculptural pendant lights float above the lounge area with a lightweight look.
The open plan layout branches off into a home workspace. A huge window offers an influx of natural light.
A chic table lamp accessorizes the modern desk design.
A black desk chair darkly contrasts the white and wood desk.
Floating wall shelves hold a small selection of reference books.
The kitchen is subtly separated from the sitting area by a wood-slatted screen. The room divider allows the light and the line of sight to pass right on through. Recessed track lighting illuminates the white and wood kitchen.
A linear chandelier extends the full length of a central kitchen island. A fluted glass vase filled with greenery makes a pleasant centerpiece on the countertop.
Kitchen wall cabinets are double-banked to make the most of vertical storage space. Their fresh white colorway prevents visual overwhelm.
The wide hallway is fitted with made-to-measure wardrobes to store coats, bags, and bulky household items. An entryway bench offers a convenient place to sit whilst putting on shoes.
Beside the front door, a tower of shelves serves as shoe storage at the bottom and a decorative display up top. A full-length mirror is on hand for checking appearances on the way out.
Wood-slatted doors draw across a utility closet, which is equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and clothes hanging rails.
Modern wood paneling smooths out the corners of the hallway that leads to the bedroom.
Inside the master bedroom, wood paneling is fragmented to fashion an interesting headboard feature wall. Black mini pendant lights hang black accents in front. A textured rug provides soft footing around the bed.
A glass walk in wardrobe creates a lantern of atmospheric light. Double doors slide open to give access to a U-shaped arrangement of clothes rails, shelves, and drawers.
The bedroom vanity table/desk is installed beside the window. A floor-to-ceiling mirror reflects the light and the view.
A second full-length mirror serves the dressing area.
The bathroom has a moody gray, black, and wood tone palette. Two stylish bathroom vanity lights are reflected in the vanity mirror, doubling their effect.
The modern bathtub is clad with wood panels to add extra visual warmth.
A modern sofa floats free of an area rug in our second living room, creating a simple, minimalist aesthetic. Huge windows bring in bright, natural light to illuminate the soothing white, pale gray, and wood decor scheme.
A round coffee table adds a textural element to the living room layout with its deeply fluted sides.
The TV wall is clad with fresh white panels. The panels are illuminated under the glow of a LED strip that is recessed along the ceiling line. A low white media unit finishes the clean-cut media wall.
A large kitchen island commands the open-plan living space. The kitchen sink and hob are situated within its long worktop. The end of the long island is utilized as the dining space. Modern kitchen bar stools seat up to four people at the bench.
A thin ribbon of light threads up the kitchen wall and across the ceiling to achieve a sharp, wraparound effect. Under-shelf lighting brightens the prep area on the back wall.
The wood kitchen cabinets build a wall of texture, which warmly contrasts with the crisp white kitchen island. A simple glass vase and greenery provide the island centerpiece.
The cool white bedroom has a minimalist aesthetic. Built-in wardrobes smooth around the perimeter. Coordinating white paneling covers the headboard wall.
A gray upholstered headboard extends behind a floating white bedside unit to create a cohesive look. A mini bedroom pendant light drops low to the unit, providing focused task lighting.
Plain, pale gray bedclothes look soft and inviting. Matching gray drapes hang from a hidden track that is recessed up into a dropped ceiling. A line of LED light highlights the texture of the curtain fabric.
A custom-cut, full-length mirror is installed behind a floating wall unit, which doubles as a vanity area and a desk.
The second bedroom features a soft gray upholstered headboard wall.
A mini pendant light is paired with a small round bedside table.
The bathroom is a clean white space with a built-in vanity unit.
White wall panels create a tailored look. Black bathroom fittings add punchy dark accents.
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by Furnishly | Mar 1, 2023 | Design Inspiration
A mid-century modern undertone ripples through this unique home interior, visualized by Liyan Vision. The mid-century essence is felt in its distinctive color scheme and use of dark woods, the flat-fronted kitchen design, leggy furniture, and 3-tier pendant light shades. The living room is large and open plan with a warm lived-in look. The home office is equipped for the architect homeowner, furnished with an adjustable drafting table and an inspiration board. There is a second home office on the property and a sunlight-filled art room, complete with an easel. Workspaces are kept out of the bedroom, which is a restful design with a neutral beige decor scheme.
The open layout living room has a calm pale beige backdrop, both on the walls and the floor. A black and white rug defines the sitting area with bold pattern, while the furniture compiles a tonal brown and black palette.
A formal dining area is arranged to the side of the sitting area, while the kitchen fills the back of the living space.
The pair of pendant lights fall above a dark brown dining table and an eclectic assortment of dining chairs.
A column of glass bricks shares natural light with the hallway of the home.
Dining room storage is accented with bold green and golden yellow pops of color. A retro-style radio sits on top, beneath a colorful gallery wall.
Beside the kitchen peninsula, a large palm plant grows a burst of enlivening natural color.
The kitchen peninsula provides an extra place to dine. A modern fruit bowl makes a simple breakfast bar centerpiece.
The U-shaped kitchen is a dual-color installation of flat-fronted cabinets. Dark wood grain base cabinets weight the composition, while white wall cabinets keep things light and bright up top.
The living room wraps around into a reading lounge, where the floor changes from beige screed to warm wood planking.
A round rug applies pattern beneath the second sitting area. An olive green couch subtly adds color, leaving a piece of bright artwork to grab all of the attention.
Opposite the green sofa, a built-in bookcase is flanked by hidden storage units and underlined by bright yellow cabinets. Books and magazines are stored and proudly displayed upon rows of tilted shelving.
A dual-headed swing arm wall lamp provides reading light over the sofa and illuminates a low-level bookcase under the window.
In the center of the home library, a small coffee table stands on slender legs, which increases the feeling of spaciousness in the room.
A 3-tier pendant light drops above the wooden coffee table. A decorative bowl and ceramic vases adorn the top.
In the space that connects the living room to the home library, an adjustable display shelf is filled with more tomes and decorative items.
The small sofa is accessorized with patterned scatter cushions and a colorful throw.
A designer stool adds a sculptural element to the space.
Inside an architect’s studio, a small sofa makes a comfortable lounge area for times of contemplation and coffee breaks.
Glass bookcases line the walls.
A gallery wall decorates the wall behind the sofa with splashes of color.
Unique throw pillows dress the seating. A faux plant fills the corner.
The home workspace is brightened with the contents of a cork memo board. A shelf above the architect’s drafting table features storage space for drawing supplies.
More drawing utensils are held in desk-mounted stationery pots. A wall lamp extends over the drawing board. A wastepaper basket is tucked up into the trestle leg.
Another set of glass doors connect the architect’s studio with a relaxing, sunlight-filled art room. An easel stands poised at the center of the tiled floor, surrounded by edge-to-edge windows. A glass roof opens up views of the sky.
There is a second home workspace on the property, this time with a computer desk and a simple chest of drawers. A small reading area is arranged by the window.
A cork memo board is mounted above the wooden desk, which warmly matches a tan leather desk chair. A round wall sconce creates a bright glow.
The beige bedroom is a serene sanctuary with minimal furniture and decor accessories.
Throws are layered across the foot of the bed to create a cozy aesthetic.
At the foot of the bed, a wood dresser adds an interesting, slatted design. A piece of artwork and a set of ceramic arches lightly decorate the unit to form a pleasing vignette. A mid-century modern-style armchair stands beside the bedroom window.
A glass wall sconce shines warmly by the bed.
A walk-in dressing room is accessorized with a freeform rug.
The green bathroom features an open shower space design, where wall tiles are swapped out for a smooth wet wall.
A frameless shower screen keeps the adjacent toilet out of the splash zone.
A floating vanity unit keeps the bathroom floor clear and spacious.
The second bathroom has a warm, neutral color scheme.
A duplicate floating vanity unit design is teamed with a complementary wooden mirror.
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by Furnishly | Feb 24, 2023 | Design Inspiration
This colorful interior design concept was based on the clients need for filming vlogs, hosting parties, and her accommodation. Filming and parties were highest on the list of priorities, so a fun and eye-catching concept was the solution. A pure white decor scheme reflects and diffuses the light, creating an ideal backdrop for videos. A white tiled floor completes the bright stage, while adding modern geometric motifs. Visualized by Galina Lavrishcheva, the interior presents as a piece of modern art. Contemporary furniture pieces take on a sculptural essence, suspended in their gallery white surroundings. 3D feature walls and a textural room divider provide options for interesting shots.
The living room looks every bit the film set, filled with splashes of attention-grabbing color and striking furniture silhouettes. Interesting vignettes are arranged around every corner of the room, presenting a plethora of options for vlogging visually exciting segments. A narrow, freestanding bookcase looks like a carefully positioned prop that pops against a bright and artistic background.
Even the ceiling sports a cool, perforated metal cover. Two bright yellow pendant lights drop from the extruded ceiling feature to complete the look. The yellow lights contrast cheerfully with a red wall sculpture that flies forward from a 3D tiled feature wall. The extraordinary configuration is on point for on-screen excitement.
An unusual green accent chair and a yellow side table create a quirky spot for presenting on camera. A unique modern rug serves as a connecting device, linking all of the colorful living room components together. Geometric floor tiles make sharp contrast with the curved rug motif and spread a contemporary pattern throughout the room.
The rug motif ties in with the shape of the nesting coffee tables. Another round side table matches the yellow metal pendant lights.
The TV wall is atmospherically backlit to emphasize a cool, curvaceous overlay. A bright blue media console unit strikes a line of color underneath, and a blue bookcase completes the set. Indoor plants give the edgy space a more homely appeal.
A decorative vase and a couple of candle holders make up a relaxed centerpiece on the nesting coffee tables. A blush pink wingback chair makes a tonal accompaniment for the coral sofa and a pink throw. Two unique floor lamps look more like an art installation than simple illumination. Behind, perforated metal panels make up a unique room divider.
The bifold room divider can be fully retracted to adjoin the sitting area with the kitchen, though a change in floor tile marks this room as a separate zone. The option of connecting the two rooms as one openly flowing space makes this home ideal for large parties and social gatherings.
A curved kitchen peninsula snakes around half of the room, creating a sociable bar area.
A unique statement chair with ottoman and a modern floor lamp make up a reading nook in the corner. A blue bookcase holds a mini library, and geometric side tables offer a handy spot to place a drink.
The blue bookcase morphs into an elongated unit, which spans the full length of the room. Prominent metal framework completely transforms the look of the windows in the apartment, giving them a bespoke, curved aesthetic.
Another modern floor lamp and a blue accent chair furnish the other side of the room, creating an ideal setting for filming interviews.
Another piece of prominent curved framework is installed around an open doorway, creating a unique portal.
The dining set is color-matched to the bespoke blue storage cabinet, creating a brightly tailored look.
Blue dining chairs and stools seat up to six people at the modern dining table, but more can be accommodated around the kitchen peninsula.
High ceilings give the dining space a grand, airy appearance.
A sculptural wireframe dining room chandelier drops low to the blue dining table, illuminating an assortment of blue decorative vases and wireframe fruit bowls.
A translucent pink screen and a tall indoor plant visually divide the dining area from the staircase.
3D tiles climb the side of the staircase, creating an extruded, geometric pattern.
The kitchen bar stools brightly contrast with the clean white kitchen design, causing a fun interaction.
Multiple pendant lights descend from an overhead soffit around the kitchen peninsula to create a nightclub-like aesthetic.
Mirrored panels shine across the back wall of the kitchen, breaking up an expanse of white paneling. A white kitchen island extractor melds with its cool white surroundings, providing function via understated form.
Two black bar stools add stark accents at the other side of the bar. The change in color and furniture style creates a whole new zone.
An eye-catching piece of wall decor creates a swirling puddle of light and reflection across the side of the staircase with its combination of mirrors and LED ribbons.
In the hexagonal tiled floor design, multiple gray tiles have been mixed in with their plain white counterparts to create a pixelated appearance.
The subtly shaded floor pattern excites the eye without causing visual overwhelm.
A similar tonal approach has been adopted in the creation of the tiled wall that climbs the stairs. A combination of white, light gray, and mid gray tiles jostle their way up the ascent.
The tiles are mounted onto another piece of custom-made metal framework, which creates a bold, vertically striped backdrop for the entire stairwell.
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by Furnishly | Feb 20, 2023 | Design Inspiration
A chic modern sofa is the perfect way to update your decor without making major changes. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite modern sofas in a wide range of themes sure to satisfy anyone looking for a smart style refresh. Here, you’ll find contemporary sofas in on-trend fabrics like velvet and boucle along with timeless selections in leather and more. Fit everyone with a standard three-seater, or stretch out with a cozy chaise sofa design. This post even includes function-forward modern sofas with features like pull-out beds, reclining seats, and built-in USB ports. Finding new seating has never been simpler.
