White in a home office can easily become boring and monochromatic but it doesn’t have to be. Decorating with neutral hues is not a new concept in contemporary homes. The neutral color scheme allows you to be flexible with accent colors, furniture, and decor style. With a white backdrop, you can add trendy accents that…
Every once in a while we like to experiment with something different in terms of design and décor choices. Instead of going down the boring and normal route, give your kitchen a dashing and fun makeover as the Holiday Season approaches with seating options that are playful or even just a touch quirky. It can…
Dealing with furniture that has curved lines such as a curved sofa or sectional in a traditional setting like most living rooms raises a series of problems. The unconventional shape requires you to be creative when positioning the piece in the room. These five tips offer you five different ways to deal with the issue when…
The world has been struggling with a pandemic for months now on a scale that has not been seen in over a century. It is a time when we all had to put non-essential things aside as we focused on staying safe and healthy. Yet, with summer already here, many of us also want to…
A Loft That Creates Unique Synergies for the Perfect Work-Life Harmony designed by Elizabeth Roberts. The Williamsburg loft is a 3,500 SF live / work space shared by a married couple–he is a chef and food writer and she is a sculptor. The couple found the large, industrial, ground floor space after years of searching…
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…
South Africa is known for a lot of things among which is its dynamic and eclectic architecture. With Cape Town being a World Design Capital, you can expect to see here a variety of amazing structures with contemporary designs as well as many other styles and a whole range of inspiring features and details. We’re…
Seeing how the kids have tons of fun at the park using the slides, swings and everything else definitely gives a nice feeling but wouldn’t it be more epic if they had a playground at home? If you have the space in your backyard, you could build a DIY swing set and if you’re really…
Once again the 4th of July is upon which means it’s time to get busy making all the patriotic decorations that you want to display. Wreaths are usually a popular choice and there are plenty of cool and interesting designs to choose from so check out below some of our favorite 4th of July wreath…
For someone who never crafted anything before from scratch, it’s hard to find the courage to start a big project. That’s why we love the idea of DIY shelves so much. This is the perfect project for a a beginner, a DIY enthusiast who wants to build something that’s equally simple and useful. You can…
We’ve previously talked a lot about fire pits in general and how you can organize them and make it more comfortable and inviting. What we didn’t really focus on until now is the actual fire pit. Yes, the seating and the decor are important but everything ultimately revolves around the pit which sits at the…
Whether you’re working from home or in an office space, a good desk is a must. Of course, what that actually means is very subjective and can differ from case to case. It’s important to set your priorities straight so you know exactly what you’re looking for. Even then you have tons of options to…
Shopping for mattresses can be overwhelming, especially if you aren’t sure what you’re looking for. As you shop, you should consider what is most important to you in a mattress. This is why researching and shopping online can be beneficial. You can contemplate a number of aspects without pressure to quickly make a purchase. Start…
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…
It’s surprising how much you can squeeze into a space when you maximize the functionality and especially when you employ space-efficient furniture. Today we’re focusing on tables that fit in small spaces. They’re not necessarily small themselves but they’re designed to optimize the space that they occupy and they often do that in very clever…