Love It or Hate It? Perforated House


Updated 09/30/11 11:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Perforated House in Portugal by dIONISO LAB

I hate to say it, but modern townhouses have begun to look all the same to me. I see plenty with rich wood siding, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and sleek white façades, but I rarely pass by one that really wows me. But I just discovered this house in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal by dIONISO LAB with a façade made of aluminum shutters that have been perforated with graphic symbols, and I'm Read more

A Sleek, Wall-Mounted Spice Rack


Updated 05/17/12 9:28 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

A Modern Wall-Mounted Spice Rack

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: The pantry in our kitchen is very small, so I installed this spice rack over the stove. It's actually the ribba picture ledge from Ikea. I wrote, "let's spice things up," with a chalk marker and added labels to the jars using water-slide decal paper. Have you finished any home projects lately? Be sure to share Read more

Creating a Modern Medicine Cabinet


Updated 01/26/11 12:21 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Modern Medicine Cabinets

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: I really loathe mirrored medicine cabinets, especially when they are located on a side wall. No one would ever really use this for a mirror because of its awkward placement. But it's not a detail that I would sweat enough to run out and buy a different style or spend the time to cover the hole. My quick & Read more

Coveted Crib: An Eco and Modern Home


Updated 12/30/10 1:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Modern FlatPak Home Features Concrete Floors and Modern Decorating Scheme

If you think that green homes equate to rustic, traditionally decorated cabins, then you're in for a surprise. The Aspen, CO, family home featured in this photo is full of eco features yet also maintains a distinctly modern sensibility. The home's most obvious eco feature is that it's a Flatpak design house. Helmed by architect Charlie Lazor (who is also one of the founders of Blu Dot), Read more

Su Casa: A Welcoming and Wonderful New Home


Updated 08/22/10 2:01 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Photos of Su Casa Sugar Community Reader's Green and White Home

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member brechtiejj from the Su Casa group: Me and my partner just moved to our first home. We did some painting (most white) and decorating. Here are the pics. Check out the gallery for the complete house tour. I love brechtiejj's new casa, and his color palette and furnishings are absolutely fantastic! Have you moved into a home recently or redecorated? Be Read more

Sale Alert: Unison Back to School Sale


Updated 07/27/10 12:30 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Unison Back to School Sale

I can't believe it's nearly August! And you know what that means . . . Staples commercials will soon run 'round the clock and décor stores everywhere will offer fab discounts on their dorm room-ready items. Unison is one of them. The minimalist modern label's Martin, Reed, and Porter bedding lines, as well as throw pillows, organic flannels, journals, and zipper pouches are all 15 percent off Read more

House Tour: Midcentury Modern Goes Mile High


Updated 06/06/10 5:35 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Midcentury Modern Home in Denver

I have a mild weakness for midcentury modern. I've always wanted to take on the decorating challenge of a 1950s ranch-style house, finding ways to mix classic era-appropriate furniture with newer pieces, artsy knickknacks, and Salvage Sisters-style flea market finds. After spotting this Denver midcentury modern house on Flickr, I want to move right in and start redecorating. It's a little too Read more

Are You a Minimalist?


Updated 06/05/10 6:29 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

What is Minimalism?

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Laura Trevey from the Su Casa group: Are you a Minimalist? According to Wikipedia, minimalism describes a movement where "work is stripped down to its most fundamental features . . . it is rooted in the reductive aspects of Modernism, and is often interpreted as a reaction against abstract impressionism and a bridge to Postmodern art practices." Read more

Roundup: Modern-Look Houseplants


Updated 02/19/10 8:01 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Roundup: Modern-Look Houseplants

There are plenty of reasons to keep houseplants healthy and prolific in your home, including improved air quality. But if you're looking for modern planters to complement your modern home, it's often hard to find a pot that's not terra cotta, stamped, or a little too organic-looking. Luckily, there are more and more pots on the market now that will fit in with your more streamlined decor. One of Read more