Posts from Dramatic Modern

In my 2nd grade journal, written in unmistakable kid scribble, my 7-year-old self declared purple as my favorite color. As an adult, one who’s come to love Scandinavian design and lives in dark monochromatic frocks, I’m more partial to a new hue: Black. And these moody facades tell me I’m not alone.

If you're a firm believer that "less is more," you may recognize yourself in this post. Read on for some tell-talle signs that you're a true minimalist.

If a dollhouse is on your little one's Christmas wish list, and the thought of spending the next 4 years co-habiting with a Malibu Barbie Beach house makes your eyes water, then never fear! Here are five incredible dollhouses, that all look lovely (and some are even quite compact).

If you like sleek, pared-down modern interiors, you'll love these 12 kitchens. With simple color schemes, minimal detailing and just the right amount of texture, these spaces prove that sometimes, less really is more.

Acrylic furniture and accessories are just not going away. One way you may not have considered integrating the trend into your home? Your desk chair.

This monochromatic nursery scheme is not short on visual stimulation (or storage space, for that matter). From friendly space monsters to lunar landings, the room comes well equipped for nightly voyages to the stars. Graphic prints and playful shapes pair together nicely in this little earthling's galactic-travel-inspired nursery.

For most people, a home office has to be versatile. Whether your office is in view of the rest of the house, or the space doubles as a guest bedroom/ craft room/ library/ etc, you want it to look good. If you're looking to upgrade your office, look no further than these 10 picks, each of which is as beautiful as it is useful.

As someone who has been obsessed with interiors for most of my life, I absorb so much content daily from work, blogs, vendors, etc. that it's rare for me to come across something so surprising that it completely stops me in my tracks. That's exactly what happened when I saw this apartment in Paris by Ramy Fischler.

Is minimal and moody a look you're hoping to transition to as 2014 continues rolling on? Dark, matte, moody colors create interesting, sophisticated spaces, perfect for those who like bold rooms but don't want startling pops of color. It's the sort of color palette that leads to powerfully dramatic interiors.

Tiny houses tend to be simple, minimal, light-colored boxes of space. Architect Alan Chu has taken a different turn with small home design, and focused on just two main design elements to make a 270 square foot residence feel large, dramatic, and modern.