Jewel Tone Colors in a Contemporary Two-Bedroom Apartment [With Floor Plan]

If you’re on the search for versatile color accents, jewel tone palettes tend to remain flattering throughout every season. This contemporary apartment by Shubochkini Architects starts with a base of powerful neutrals with walls divided into light and dark grey, softened by monochromatic textiles layered throughout. Select jewel tones use this subdued canvas to their . . .

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Five Modern Interiors That Put Natural Wood Finishes on Display

Wood is the champion of versatility – easily shaped, pressed, painted, refinished – a truly multifaceted resource that has shaped the world of interior design from the beginning. But for all the ways you can change this material unbounded by imagination, the inherent beauty of natural wood has proven to withstand the test of time . . .

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40 Transitional Bedrooms That Beautifully Bridge Modern And Traditional

Perhaps one of the most difficult looks to master, the transitional design style is often defined by its smooth combination of classic and contemporary elements. Without careful balance, these spaces can easily blur into eclectic territory – a problem solved by careful forethought and curation. This post focuses on transitional inspiration for the bedroom. We’ve . . .

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41 Wingback Chairs that Reinvent a Classic Favorite

Nothing makes a dramatic impression quite like a stately wingback chair. This unique design has a rich history and purpose – originally, the hallmark wings were included to protect the upper body against drafts and intense heat from fireplaces. You might have found them in extravagant drawing rooms and private studies where occupants would sit . . .

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Two Minimalist White Homes with Creative Light and Texture

Minimalist white interiors are effective – often used to highlight architectural concepts, to showcase furniture and accessories, and to serve as a blank canvas for those who seek inspiration. But these interiors can also stand alone as works of art. Skilled designers can strike that perfect balance of minimalism without sacrificing an ounce of charm, . . .

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2 Scandinavian Apartments For Young Families

Scandinavian interiors combine the best of both worlds – a seemingly-effortless style with a functionality you can hide away – making it the perfect décor for your family home. These two Scandinavian apartments show how, by using Scandinavian principles, your home can always belong in a magazine. Make your kitchen white and bright – but . . .

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45 Beautiful Modern Chandelier Lights That Create Glamorous Interiors

There’s nothing that says glamour quite like a chandelier. Multi-armed, multi-faceted and glittering, their traditional homes in entrance foyers and over dining tables make quite the impression. We’ve put together 45 modern takes on the chandelier, built in a variety of materials and décor styles. Hang a silver chandelier that forms a straight line, with . . .

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50 Beautiful Globe Pendant Lights: From Metal To Glass To Paper

Nothing jazzes up a space quite like a globe pendant light. Whether hung over your dining table, illuminating your kitchen or creating harmony in your bedroom, globe pendants add elegance and style to areas we inhabit everyday. Our top fifty list of globe pendant lights takes you on a journey across different designs and materials . . .

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20 Cool Computer Keyboards To Help You Match Your Workspace To Your Decor

We use keyboards daily, but don’t often think about their design. With us for 40-and-over hours a week, their little details can make all the difference. We’ve compiled a list of twenty cool computer keyboards for everyone from the hard-out gamer to the reluctant typist. We’ve found keyboards that are ergonomic; keyboards that are pure . . .

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30 Buoyant Blue Bedrooms That Add Tranquility and Calm to Your Sleeping Space

Signifying security and calm, blue is everyone’s favourite colour. Unconfrontational and ever so mellow, it reminds of the gently rolling sea, beach holidays and the stillness of the world’s most beautiful lakes. These 30 bedrooms use blue to create spaces that infuse tranquillity and calm into your downtime. Whether you’re colouring in bright turquoise, royal . . .

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33 Beautiful Lift-Top Coffee Tables To Help You Declutter & Multi-Task

The coffee table is a fickle friend. Positioned smack bang in your lounge’s centre, it offers a place for small items – but as a place for small items, it also attracts clutter. Whether you’re hiding a magazine or a full-blown closet, we’ve picked out 33 coffee tables that can store your tidbits whilst offering . . .

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42 Modern Dining Room Sets: Table & Chair Combinations That Just Work Great Together

A dining room is all about its table and chairs, which means matching (or mis-matching) them perfectly is essential. Whether your dining room edges on the rustic, monochrome, Scandinavian or minimalist, we’ve put together 42 great combinations that show how the right dining furniture can be your décor’s best friend. Get four Kartell Masters around . . .

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40 Grey Living Rooms That Help Your Lounge Look Effortlessly Stylish and Understated

Need to revamp your living room, but not sure where to start? Pick grey to colour it. No longer associated with dungeons, dull office blocks or unpainted walls, grey is a hue perfectly understated, making your furniture look contemporary sans large risks in design. Cut Lego-style stairs into a shaft concrete wall, amidst relaxed L-chairs . . .

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Detailed Guide & Inspiration For Designing A Rustic Living Room

Think rustic, and you might imagine a wooden ski lodge or historic, half-timbered home. Rustic design doesn’t have to involve chunky, dark timber, thick lines or even a roaring fire. Keeping weathered wood, hand-stitched fabrics and a cosy frame in mind, rustic designs create a feeling of warmth and love, evoking the phrase ‘the home . . .

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Go Black or White In These Two Sloped Ceiling Apartments

Have an attic roof or sloped ceiling? Take advantage of your feature, by designing an interior that complements its angles. These two stylish apartments offer sloped-roof solutions in both light and dark decors, to show how clever detailing and furniture placement can make your slopes look scintillating. Create an angular loft, with double-height windows and . . .

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