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Working with metal structures in homes
With so many different styles of architecture out in the world, it can be a bit tricky to know which one is best for you, but we want to make the process of elimination easier, which is why we are going to tell you all about the genius that is metal…
Things to know before choosing a modular home
Ask any architect and they'll tell you that modular homes, also known as cube houses, have fast become a popular and fashionable style of home, but do you really know what they are, what they entail and all the associated pros and cons? Just in case…
The big window trend: is it for you?
Ask any architect and they'll confirm to you that the huge window trend is very much here and here to stay for the foreseeable future, but is it the right choice for you? The problem with a trend of this type is that it isn't cheap to align with, can…
Container House - A Promising Alternative
Owning a home is a dream of many. The biggest cities in the world, however are also faced with the problem of affordable housing for their residents. Real estate prices in any major city of the world are mind boggling and out of reach for most people.
The pros and cons of big windows
Windows. Every house needs them, but how do you know whether you are best to stick with a fairly traditional style, or if your architect might produce something a little more exciting, with some creative freedom? We're talking about letting your desi…
10 brilliant loft conversion ideas
An attic conversion is a wonderful way to open up extra pockets of space in your home that have previously only been going to waste, and now that they are fairly commonplace, the costs have dropped significantly since the first innovator undertook on…
9 extraordinary facade ideas!
Today’s homify story is about home facades that convey a lot about the client’s temperament as well as about the architect’s vision. Be it a villa, apartment or prefabricated home, the facade can be decked up with materials, furnishings as well as…
12 cheap building materials perfect for small home builds
The idea of building a house from scratch can be quite intimidating, especially when one starts factoring in the associated costs, however, where there’s a will there is indeed a way, which is why we want to bring a host of cheap building materials t…
A dream home in the planning stage!
We always really enjoy taking a look at the drawings that architects have created in order to perfect clients' potential upcoming builds and today, we think we've found an absolute winner! You're going to love the real focus on style, contemporary mo…
10 intelligent house floor plans to inspire!
Before anyone starts building a house or renovating an apartment, the first thing to tackle is always a floor plan, or a drawing/computerized image of how the spatial layout could be realized.
