No dishware collection is complete without the “meat and potatoes” of condiment dispensers, the king and queen of the table – the essential salt and pepper set. It’s hard to live without these ubiquitous spice shakers so why not choose a pair you love? Whether you’re searching for kitchen accessories that can stand up to . . .
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An Engineer’s Incredible High-Tech Dream Home
Designed for an engineer with a strong interest in anything mechanical and technological, this dream home started with a humble concept for a rural cottage but quickly grew into something else entirely. And the result is breathtaking! At the beginning of this amazing project, the client only had two basic requirements: that it should have . . .
A Pair Of Childrens Bedrooms With Sophisticated Themes
When it comes to designing spaces for kids, pristine and perfectly coordinated childhood bedrooms aren’t as common in real life as they are in the magazines – toys on the floor and posters covering the walls might be a contributing factor. But those idyllic retreats are still fun to think about and appreciate! This post . . .
Refresh Your Workspace With Ideas From These Inspiring Offices
The desk is where all the magic happens. Whether you catch up on work at home or need a convenient place to study, it’s nice to have flexibility when it comes to office design. The ideal workspace will feel comfortable and functional while meeting individual productivity preferences and stylistic tastes. Everybody has different needs: some . . .
Red and Blue: Two Colorful Apartments Under 75 Square Meters
Have you ever decorated with vibrant primaries? They’re so much fun but they’re a little tricky to get right, especially within the context of a small apartment where there’s very little room to hide the details that don’t quite flow. Primary colors are bold, showy, and impossible to ignore wherever they’re used. This post examines . . .
An Amazing Cantilever Home With Brilliantly Integrated Courtyards
Do you love cantilever architecture? This home features a dramatic contrast between heavy forms and open voids, balancing its weight as if to taunt gravity while offering borderless interactions with the world outdoors. The architects and interior designers at NOTT visualized this concept for a residential property in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, and the result sparks a . . .
2 Bright Homes With Energetic Yellow Accents
Is there a color more universally associated with happiness than yellow? It can represent energy, excitement, and strength too – but as far as cheerful accent colors go, yellow is possibly the strongest candidate out there. This post looks at two homes with otherwise neutral palettes effectively brightened by small yellow accents. The first home . . .
A Pair Of Super Small Apartments With Dazzling Neon Accents
Vivid colors are an easy way to make an unforgettable impression within any interior. But using bold color schemes within a small space is a little more difficult – too much can overwhelm the eye and too little can make the theme look incidental. Add the extra challenge of coordinating bright accent colors across an . . .
2 Beautiful Home Interiors In Art Deco Style
Art Deco is a distinctively ornate style that originated in France before rising to international popularity in the 1920s through the 1940s. Yet its elaborate aesthetic continues to influence contemporary design and architecture – the sharp geometric patterns, the love of bold color, and the emphasis on modern manufacturing and technology haven’t gone anywhere. The . . .
3 Stylish Modern Homes With Dark Red Accents
Dark red is a powerful and emotive color, capable of reflecting a vast spectrum of moods and intents. And while it is very bold, it’s a relatively painless color to work into a home: dark interior palettes seem to provide a sweet spot with just the right amount of room for error and experimentation. This . . .
25 Unique Staircase Designs To Take Center Stage In Your Home
Custom open-wall staircases are fast becoming a favorite feature of ultramodern interiors, the sharp engineering and artful construction bringing beauty to an otherwise utilitarian feature of the home. They can serve as interactive sculptures or as beloved pieces of furniture in their own right. This post features 25 unique staircases that push the boundaries and . . .
Playful Ways To Brighten Neutral Color Themes
Neutral color palettes are among the most flexible out there. They’re easy to adapt to changing trends, they allow for colorful experimentation options, and they work well to emphasize the artwork or accents you want visitors to notice and enjoy. But perhaps the best part is the atmosphere they create – neutral interiors can be . . .
Dining Rooms That Mix Classic And Ultra-Modern Decor
The oft-repeated advice about writing and art, “you have to know the rules before you break them” is a vital part of interior design theory. This saying is especially helpful to remember when mixing styles or eras – it’s always better to have an intimate understanding of the styles you want to emulate before embarking . . .
5 Living Rooms With Signature Lighting Styles
Lighting plays an important but hard-to-define role within the home. It’s not just a tool to illuminate the home on dark days, yet it shouldn’t serve as a purely decorative piece of furniture either. A designer would certainly never want to start chasing stylish lighting ideas without thinking about the quality and intensity of the . . .
32 More Stunning Scandinavian Dining Rooms
A dining room can be the crown jewel of a home. It’s where guests gather for carefully prepared meals, where friends tend to linger during special gatherings, and where the family comes together to discuss important matters of the day. Nordic countries treat this space as the heart of the home where family snuggles up . . .
4 Super Tiny Apartments Under 30 Square Meters [Includes Floor Plans]
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Small apartments present several unique structural limitations – lack of storage, insufficient lighting, and cramped floor plans are just a few of the most common restrictions. The four apartments highlighted in this post turn those obstacles into sure strengths. They each carve out their own distinctive styles, no doubt influenced by the requirements imposed by . . .
Scandinavian Bedrooms: Ideas And Inspiration
Waking up in a dark room can feel relaxing at times, but subdued palettes seem to lack that energizing factor that really gets the body moving. This post features bright white Scandinavian-inspired bedrooms filled with versatile design ideas you can implement right at home. Each one is tailored to make the most of the early . . .
10 Stunning Apartments That Show Off The Beauty Of Nordic Interior Design
Scandinavian influence has flourished in every element of design ranging from visual art and typography to architecture, of course, furniture and home decor. This post features 10 apartments that demonstrate the range and versatility of Scandinavian interiors – some offer the classic white and wood familiar from the Ikea magazines, while others tackle the broader . . .
Ultra Luxury Apartment Design
Luxury homes are a great source of inspiration whether you’re looking for a new style to adopt or just want to stay on top of rising trends. These high-end interiors often feature at least a few ideas a budget conscious decorator can adapt or recreate. This post features three ultra-luxurious apartments in detail, all from . . .
A Mid-Century Inspired Apartment With Modern Geometric Accents
Mid-century modern enjoyed a massive surge of popularity starting in the 30s and hasn’t left the home decor lexicon ever since – it’s been reworked, refined, reimagined and fully ingrained into the way the world interacts with design. This apartment captures part of that evolution by combining the clean lines and smart functionality of mid-century . . .
A Pair Of Modern Homes With Distinctively Bright Color Themes
Some color themes are beloved classics, and others take a more adventurous approach. These two homes feature creative palettes consisting of a playful combination of bright color accents – mostly gem tones with a few lovely pastels mixed in for good measure. Dark grays and natural wood provide the neutral backdrop to help these colors . . .
