There are a few features that make a comeback every now and then and trends that last for more than a few seasons and alter homes across the world. With aging homes getting modern makeovers and adaptive reuse of structures gaining momentum, it is barely a wonder that industrial, rustic and farmhouse themed features are…
Color plays an extremely important role in our lives. It’s often what defines the character of a person or a space, what makes us find a home to be welcoming and cozy or fun and exciting and what makes our lives special. In the world of interior design, each color has a different meaning and…
The last few years have seen the world steadily move away from polished modern surfaces and sparkling, artificial finishes inside homes to a setting that is far more organic and natural. Finishes that imbibe natural beauty along with warmth of wood have become a bit of staple of sorts in most living rooms across the…
There are plenty of ways in which you can celebrate the change of seasons and everything new fall brings with it. Of course, your wardrobe is one of the first things that sees a change and once you have a bit more time, then focus turns to interior of your house. Different rooms require different…
The mudroom is a rather strange concept for many as few homes actually include one. A mudroom is a secondary entrance, a transition area between the indoors and the outdoors and its role is to keep the house clean and organized by allowing anyone who enters to clean up, take their shoes off and leave…
When it comes to rooms where you need to maximize space, kids’ rooms come only next to the kitchen! Making most of the available space in a kids’ room is particularly difficult since the little ones are pretty demanding when it comes aesthetics as well. This makes the design of the small kids’ room a…
Nothing creates a more beautiful and relaxing garden than the perfect balance of elements. Be it the eastern philosophy of feng shui or more contemporary approach to design that takes about living closer to nature, water is an essential part of this delicate balance. And a DIY water feature, like the one below, is the…
Kids love racing cars and it’s not that difficult to understand why. They’re fast, flashy, colorful, noisy and pretty cool plus we now have a bunch of animations that basically revived the trend in a big way. With that in mind, you have to admit that having a racing car bed is pretty awesome, especially…
The feeling of finding the perfect gift for someone is amazing and obviously you need to put a lot of thought in the process in order to make it happen. A good strategy that works every time is to identify the things that the other person is into and to find something cool from that…
Halloween is already at our doorsteps and Thanksgiving is not too far away. You probably have completed decorating you home for the festivities ahead with plenty of spookiness and are just waiting for the big day (or should we say, night) to roll in. But that does not mean all the work is done. In…
Still feeling the effects of the festive season that is firmly behind us? Miss the celebratory mood and the wonderful dinners that came with them? Not to worry as the doldrums of January is now behind us and we are all looking forward to the biggest night of February that keeps the entire planet busy…
Farmhouse lighting is particularly great at doing that and a lot of the fixtures pertaining to this style are actually quite versatile and capable of adapting to a variety of different environments and decors. The lighting is an important part of any home’s interior design and decor and a crucial component of a space, the…
Changing seasons bring with the many benefits and moving from colder months to warmer times feels that much more special. Yes, the festivities of Holiday Season might be behind us, but now we can enjoy the world outside without draping ourselves in layer after layer! Fresh green leaves, brighter mornings and sunnier days add new…
At one point or another, all of us wish to escape the constant urban rush and create a few moments of tranquility and calm. A holiday home can definitely offer all that and a whole lot more. But not all of us can afford one and even a trip to a rented cabin in the…
Eclectic is admittedly not a design style for everyone. It is a style that seems so very frivolous on the surface and yet demands and incredible amount of discipline as well. Eclectic spaces need to be as carefully nurtured as rooms with any other theme and style. In fact, there are occasions when it requires…