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 . . .
51 Storage Benches to Streamline Your Seating and Storage
Everybody loves multipurpose furniture! Storage benches are useful for every area of the home. Place one at the end of your bed to hold extra linens. Or, create a comfortable place to take off your shoes at the entryway while enjoying the extra space to hide away off-season coats and accessories. You could even invest . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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, . . .
51 Round Dining Tables That Save on Space But Never Skimp on Style
A place for family gatherings, dinner parties, or even a romantic meal for two, dining room tables are practical and a valuable addition to your social life and decor style. But what happens when you are short on space? The wrong table in your dining room or eat-in kitchen can make the room feel cramped . . .
51 Chaise Lounge Chairs That You And Your Decor Will Love
In need of a little relaxation? Then again, who isn’t?! Chaise lounge chairs can help you get the rest you deserve while infusing your decor with the style it craves. Homes both big and small can benefit from the unmatched style that one of these chairs can bring. Whether you want to add a pop . . .
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 . . .
50 Modern Swivel Chairs That Give Your Home or Office Swing
Need a bit more movement in your seating? The swivel chair is here to save the day. Whether you’re looking to swing amidst your filing cabinets in the office, swing around to lounge visitors in a grandiose style, or lean back in your chair to greater dinner table conversation, we’ve got a chair style for . . .
30 Mid-Century Modern Sofas That Make Your Lounge Look The Era
Mid-century modern design was all about reinvention. Designers like Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton looked for new ways that our furniture could behave, new ways it could support our frames, new ways it could catch light or look smooth upon the shaggy rugs of the time. We’ve put together a top 30 list . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
White Walls and Exposed Brick Go Minimalist in This Couple’s Retreat
White walls need not be boring – they can be a star feature, if you’ve got the materials to accompany them. These visuals by Marina Tsoy use all the basics – white walls, light wooden floors and exposed brick – to create a home that’s spacious, interesting, and leaning towards the minimalist. As rough wood . . .