Have an exposed brick wall, but not sure what to do with it? These three inspirational homes – sized as smaller apartments or more luxurious two-storey dwellers – use exposed brick, wooden paneling and shades of grey to create modern spaces. Long lines of wood construct kitchens with grey benches ending in exposed brick walls. . . .
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50 Designer Table Lamps To Light Up Your Home With Luxury
Every table needs a lamp – but where do you find the best of the best? Forget night-time jaunts to IKEA – we’ve uncovered some of the lighting world’s best-kept secrets in our top 50 list. Enjoy an intelligent table lamp on your late night in, with a rounded wooden plinth clamped to your desk. . . .
Three Apartments Using Pastel To Create Dreamy Interiors
Traditionally, pastels evoke the colours of nurseries – baby pinks, blues and creamy lemon yellows that hush the children in your family. But pastels have another side. Full of light, soft and oh-so-sophisticated, pastel greys can turn the longest of curved walls into a dreamscape. The most delicate shades of mauve can colour block couches; . . .
Boldly-Coloured, Buddhist-Inspired Family Retreat
Aspire to higher thought, but don’t have the pad to embrace it? A home guided by Buddhist principles was the key desire of this family of four, who wanted a space to relax, plan their travelling and practice yoga in. Made reality by architects 33 BY, its wood, glass and metal form spans only 170sqm; . . .
51 Modern Outdoor Chairs To Elevate Views of Your Patio & Garden
Outdoor seating has come a long way since the humble wood bench. Whether you’re looking for boho chairs woven from rattan, colorful creations in bright weatherproof plastics, or want something made from durable powder-coated metal to last a lifetime, this post is sure to have a treat for you. Complement modern patio themes ranging from . . .
Home Designing Holiday Gift Guide 2017
It’s that time of year again – and the clock is ticking. Signs scream Christmas deals, tinsel covers everything, and Mariah Carey and Jingle Bells are belting on the radio. There’s so much noise but – if you could stop and think – you know you’d find all your friends and family’s favourite pressies. We’ve . . .
50 Stunning Sculptural Chairs That Act As Artistic Centrepieces
Ever felt your interior could look more artistic? There’s a piece of furniture that’s as functional as it’s creative – the sculptural chair. Crafted out of acrylic, bamboo, corrugated cardboard, wicker cane or wood, these chairs are designed – by famed designers across the globe – to surprise and delight your senses. As concepts in . . .
40 Beautiful Modern Accent Chairs That Add Splendour to Your Seating
No interior is complete without a gorgeous accent chair. Whether lounging in the library, sitting afront your powdering table or making you feel boss in the office, there’s a beautiful chair for every interior setting. Set a powder blue swan astride your bedroom table, creating a space to relax before dressing. Cradle your newborn to . . .
40 Gorgeously Minimalist Living Rooms That Find Substance in Simplicity
Minimalism. What does it mean to you? Does it say white walls, wooden floors and wide-open French windows? Does it look like block sofas, strong architecture, muted colours and patterning? Minimalism doesn’t have to mean choosing simple, boring or inexpensive furniture and accessories. Simply meaning ‘less is more’, minimalism can help focus your room on . . .
36 Cool Copper Table Lamps To Warm Up Your Interior
Don’t like the cold tones of silver and chrome? Find gold and brass furnishings appear too tacky? Sophisticated copper is the element for you. We’ve combined the traditional table lamp with unusual copper fixtures, bringing you a stellar top 36 list of lamps to make your interior shine. Whether bedded on a round of marble, . . .
50 Awesome Animal Sculptures & Figurines For Home Decor
Been itching to go on an animal safari, or take a trip to the farm? With a bevy of animal sculptures decorating your interior, you can bring the jungle and grasslands to your front door. Celebrate the majesty of the panther, with a decorative sculpture in black Swarovski crystal. Teach the kids how to chill, . . .
Three Contemporary Interiors Making The Most of Light Wood
Light-wooden furniture and flooring are as common as décor staples come. How can you make your light-wooden features special? These three contemporary apartments offer inspiration by example. Pair light wood with white exposed brick walls, pops of navy and wicker cane accents to create a light yet modern mood. Subdue your interior with walls in . . .
30 Cool Headphone Stands & Earphone Holders To Make a Feature of Your Beats
You’ve got the latest headphones. You’ve got the latest sounds. There’s one thing you’re missing: a unique stand to showcase them on. These headphone and earphone hangers, hooks and mannequins make more of your latest headgear than your bedside table or desk. Glass heads provide a crafted canvas for your headphones’ premium metallics. Wooden curved . . .
52 Cat-Themed Home Decor Accessories & Gifts For Cat Lovers
Feeling just crazy about cats? You, the internet’s cat videos, and our cat-themed home décor accessories are not alone. Cats make our lives lighter, brighter, and just that touch more cuddly. Inject some personality into your daily routine with a cat toothbrush holder above the bathroom sink. Shed light on your next party with cat-faced . . .
Open Nature’s Window With This Greenery-Surrounded Vietnamese Home
Get closer to true outdoor living. This green-inspired home, nicknamed ‘The Drawers House’, was concepted by MIA Design Studio to let the outdoors in. Based in Vung Tau, Vietnam, it uses 60% of its 470sqm purely for landscape. Rooms behave like ‘drawers’, sliding in and out between alternating pockets of garden, pools and natural vistas. . . .
44 Awesome Accent Wall Ideas For Your Bedroom
Need to up your bedroom’s pizzazz? An accent wall is the feature for you. Whether you’re using slats to form a tropical rainforest, oscillating colors to create a pastel rainbow or using rough stone materials to convey the aura of the ancients, there’s an accent wall to fit every sleeping space’s needs. Don’t have the . . .
40 Unique Decorative Candles To Add A Soothing Glow To Your Downtime
There’s nothing like a candle to instil a feeling of calm. Perfectly positioned beside the bed, bath tub or along the lines of a mantelpiece, a candle is lit for a special occasion – sometimes just enough occasion for a good read, a glass of wine, and a single, flickering flame. These forty decorative picks . . .
Black, White and Patterns Steal the Show In This Scandinavian-Style Apartment
Want a home in monochrome? This stylish Scandinavian interior by Nordico blends light and bright spaces with a black, white and patterned palette. Interspersed by pops of beige, wood and greenery, its open plan living area, out-of-a-magazine kids bedroom and clever corridors do what Scandinavian spaces do best – make style seem effortless, and messy . . .
2 One-Bedroom Home Apartment Designs Under 60 Square Meters (With Floor Plans)
Have grandiose plans for your interior, but not the room to house them? Never fear – interior inspiration for your small space is here. These two apartment designs, both under 60sqm, bring style to what could be boxy and boring. Using design motifs – such as hexagonal tiles, stencils and bold colouring – across multiple . . .
50 Beautiful Vanity Chairs & Stools To Add Elegance To Your Dressing Space
A bedroom dressing table is the ultimate place for pampering. Carried through from 18th Century aristocracy, it’s a space for getting ready for your biggest and brightest occasions. What could bring your vanity table to the next level? A creative chair to match. Our top fifty list of beautiful chairs and stools for your powdering . . .
Open Kitchen Shelving: 40 Classy Examples That Show How The Pros Pull It Off
There’s a type of kitchen design that’s bold, daring, different. It matches Scandinavian exposed brick walls, and complements black-tiled surfaces, feature walls and white-washed wooden panels. What are we talking about? Open kitchen shelving, of course! Our top forty picks show how the right shelving design can create an inspirational kitchen interior. Add art to . . .