Modern Highlights: Classic Interiors + Contemporary Colors

What’s old is new again, and taking this adage to heart, international architecture firm Ong&Ong transformed a traditional terrace home in Singapore into a modern minimalist living space – but not at the expense of the structure’s historic character. Many of this urban home’s original elements were preserved, which creates a nice contrast to the new, ultra-modern features.

This amazing house is located below the Table Mountain and it is surrounded by protected natural parklands on three sides. With the breathtaking views of Atlantic Ocean, the city and the harbor, it is easily one of the nicest houses in Cape Town.

Designed in all-white Mediterranean style, this beautiful villa is located on the South-western point of Mykonos, small Greek island. With washed wooden floor and white interior and exterior you can truly soak that Mediterranean fragrance.

Brown/Saide Residence in Sagaponack, New York is designed by BNOdesign. The 6,700 square foot cedar shingled home looks very strict outside but is very airy and warm inside. One wing houses the sprawling master suite. The other wing encompasses the breakfast room and service areas, followed by the sunroom, which functions as a quasi pool house.

The clean contemporary lines of Valentina's exterior give way to a spectacularly appointed interior. An open floor plan with an atrium ceiling creates a sprawling living and dining area, complete with one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, exquisite art, and an ultra-modern gourmet kitchen.

The architects from `Aastudio` have created an ultra modern and playful space built on the contrast of white on the walls and different colours of furniture and décor.

Sprawled on 11,000 square feet, the Razor house commands mind-boggling views of sea and nature. Designed by Wallace E. Cunningham, (one of AD top 100), the house sports 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, a fabulous two level guest house and features private access to Black’s Beach.

When a clean state of mind is stroked with a touch of modern in purity, there is no other color that could represent the situation except white. Touzet Studio understood this perfectly and blended their imagination into a 12,000 sq. ft “white house” with seven bedrooms.