When you think of neutrals in an interior design context, which colors do you imagine? Beige and wood typically make a lovely duo, as do white and grey – but the homes in this post break up these archetypal pairings by demonstrating the beauty of wood cladding and grey together. If you’re looking for a . . .
Category: Designs by Style
Here you will find designs classified according to their style. Classic, Modern, Contemporary, Country, French style, Italian, Spanish, Oriental, Chinese, Japanese, well… you get the drift.
Bright Homes In Three Styles: Pop Art, Scandinavian, And Modern
Are you having trouble figuring out where to begin in the redecorating process? For adventurous types, it can be difficult to decide which style to pursue in the first place. That’s when you know it’s time to hit the Internet to look for decor inspiration. This post looks at three bright and cheerful homes, each . . .
Small Apartments That Go Big With Bold Decor Themes
Compact spaces are a satisfying source of challenge for interior designers. When you can practically see every room from any location in the home, it immediately becomes obvious why many small apartment residents opt for safe and neutral decor. The homes featured in this post take a daring approach – embracing bold color themes and . . .
3 Light Interiors With Creative Pops Of Color
These simple interiors are a nice palate cleanser after a long day of looking for more complicated design ideas. Each one is unique but they all share a common theme: a fresh and light atmosphere bursting with the energy of a few colorful accents. If you’re lucky enough to have a neutral interior, you’ll find . . .
Luxury Styles: 6 Dark and Daring Interiors
Adventurous decorators can find endless inspiration in dark color schemes, a choice that comes with more creative constrictions than lighter or more conventional palettes. Making a dark home design feel comfortable and accessible requires careful attention to lighting, composition, and contrast – without these considerations even the most well-intentioned black walls or grey floors could . . .
Modern Decor Meets Classical Features in Two Transitional Home Designs
It’s always a shame to cover up traditional features during a renovation – but the allure of fresh modern design is hard to pass up. This post looks at two attractive interiors that embrace the best of both worlds by preserving classic architectural details while decorating with stylish modern furniture and lighting features. The color . . .
Two Takes On The Same Super-Small Apartment
How many ways could you think to decorate the same 24 square meter apartment? Martin Architects set the stage with a tidy layout, and designer Landusheva Nastia took to the drawing board to explore a range of styles that would work well with the interior. The results are fun to see! The first interior employs . . .
Luxury Homes That Take a Different Approach To Open Layout Design
Although more common in small studio apartments, even sprawling interiors can benefit from the sense of freedom an open plan layout allows. Hosts can prepare drinks while keeping up with the card game raging at the coffee table, parents can catch up on their favorite television shows while keeping an eye on kids doing homework . . .
Four Sleek Living Rooms With Simple Color Palettes
Bridging the gap between modern minimalism and comfortable traditional design, these open-plan living rooms offer a practical and accessible style for just about any taste. All four of these interiors are the work of Architektura Design and share the same approachable aesthetic, but each one has something different to offer – this post contains inspiration . . .
A Pair Of Dark And Enchanting Homes
Dark doesn’t always mean gloomy. These rich interiors exemplify the sophisticated side of the greyscale spectrum. This post looks at two homes worth admiring – one uses its spacious floor plan to highlight complicated decor features, while the other works around a compact environment to defy expectations at every turn. Are you looking for a . . .
Bright and Cheerful: 5 Beautiful Scandinavian-Inspired Interiors
Scandinavian decor has proven to be an important influence on contemporary design. But this isn’t exactly a new trend – you’ll notice ample Nordic elements in the creative forms and materials of Mid Century Modern designs, in the powerful simplicity of the Minimalist movement, and in the casual lightness of chic cottage styles popular today. . . .
Four Small Studios That Explore Fun and Whimsical Styles
Although minimalistic studio apartment styles might seem easier to coordinate, there’s limit to the creativity that a constricted space can inspire. Small spaces aren’t impossible to work with: in fact, having fewer options can help residents tailor their taste for an even more powerful impact. This post looks at four ultra-compact apartments and examines the . . .
The Natural Side Of Neutral Color Palettes: 5 Inspiring Homes
Neutrals are great choice for designers who want to make a modern first impression, while still leaving plenty of flexibility for future changes or updates down the road. Neutral themes are just so simple to work with, a distinction they share with the equally easygoing range of natural color options. Nature and neutrals might not . . .
Homes With Inspiring Wall Treatments And Designer Lighting
An artful home doesn’t require many standalone decorations – in this post, four incredible interiors demonstrate that everyday necessities can serve as beautiful accents with the ability to stand on their own. Turning the utilitarian “must-haves” into attractive decor is a convenient way to maintain a more minimalist appeal without sacrificing character or opportunities for . . .
4 Homes That Celebrate Modern Minimalism
Modern minimalism is loosely defined by paired down design elements, clean lines, and open spaces. But that doesn’t mean each space has to be black and white, infact we’ve gathered four very different spaces that celebrate modern minimalism with their own unique twist. From white open spaces to pops of color and eclectic art, these . . .
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark: 4 Lovely Homes With Strong Grey Accents
Homes with dark color palettes invite a sense of mystery, confidence, and adventure. Even within a lighter overall theme, dark accents add a punch of contrast to draw the eye and enhance the effect of the lighter tones. The four homes in this post demonstrate both tactics quite nicely. If you’ve been looking to avoid . . .
2 Well-Rounded Home Designs Under 600 Square Feet (Includes Layout)
Smaller apartments don’t have much room for decoration, so designers often look for functional objects that can lend their beauty to the living space. The two homes featured here fit all the necessities in their small floor plans and manage to incorporate plenty of decorative details at the same time. These compact apartments focus on . . .
4 Small Apartments Showcase The Flexibility Of Compact Design
Limitations can be a catalyst for creativity and innovation. These small apartments demonstrate a range of styles – one minimalist, one industrial, one artistic, and the other playful yet utilitarian. Some of these compact interior designs show another way to implement a “safe” design for restricted spaces while others challenge all of the preconceived rules. . . .
Wood Interior Inspiration: 3 Homes With Generous Natural Details
Beyond construction, wood walls and ceilings have a long and colorful history in home decor. Wood panels began as a way to insulate and hide flaws before grand boiserie began to decorate the finest castles and mansions, eventually refined to the elegance of the Rococo style and the gentle touch of the Victorian era. And . . .
4 Charming Blue Accent Apartments With Compact Layouts
Choosing an accent color for a compact apartment is no easy task. It has to be a color you love, a shade with a little flexibility for future additions and embellishments, a tone that looks good in any room at any time of day. These four apartments show that a blue theme is a wonderfully . . .
Inspiring Minimalist Interiors With Low-Profile Furniture
What would you do with a sprawling luxury home? Many people would start looking for design themes to make it feel fuller, pouring through fabric and paint swatches and eyeing the art auctions to fill the walls. These interiors take a different approach. Each minimalistic space remains perfectly sleek and spare, allowing the interior architecture . . .
