2 Apartments Under 30 Square Metre – One Light, One Dark

Tiny apartments are among the most interesting homes to use for design inspiration – even if you’re working with a larger space, they’re a great way to plan compact layout ideas for smaller rooms or even specific-use spaces within a larger area. The two apartments featured in the following home tours are both under 30 . . .

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A Tour Of 4 Homes With On-Trend Wood Wall Treatments

Simple, soothing, and warm – it’s nearly impossible to resist the welcoming qualities of timber construction whether in reference to furniture or floors or (in this case) the walls. The four homes examined in this post don’t rely on complicated scrollwork or colorful finishes, but instead explore a range of layouts for the planks themselves. . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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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 . . .

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6 Perfectly Minimalistic Black And White Interiors

Minimalism isn’t going out of style any time soon. It’s more than just an aesthetic – it’s a philosophy, a lifestyle, and an art form. Getting started is as simple as decluttering and adopting a function-first approach to interior design but perfecting the minimalist style requires deep thought into the composition and purpose of each . . .

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Two Apartments With Sleek Grayscale Interiors

Neutral color themes are beloved for being straightforward and quite approachable. Neutrals are easy to coordinate, simple to adapt, and they pair with a nearly unlimited variety of accent colors. Grayscale interiors offer just the right amount of challenge – especially when it comes to striking balance between light and dark elements. These two homes . . .

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4 Scandinavian Homes With Irresistibly Creative Appeal

Scandinavian interior design encompasses a wide variety of styles, much more diverse than the magazines might portray. They can be bright or subdued, minimalistic or eclectic, modernist or chic, natural or colorful. So what are the defining features of this highly sought-after aesthetic? The contemporary Scandinavian style as we know it emerged in the 1950s, . . .

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4 Beautiful Dark Themed Homes

Thinking about balancing your interior design with dark decor elements? Moving away from the familiar white and beige requires a little risk, but the potential payoff is more than worth it. Dark colors are sophisticated and comfortable, familiar yet distinctive, and always on trend. The four homes highlighted in this post offer abundant inspiration whether . . .

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3 Open Layout Interiors With Yellow As The Highlight Color

Open layouts offer such a convenient and effective way to brighten a home and make it feel larger. The downside is that everything is constantly within view at all times, leading to extra effort coordinating decorations and layouts. Each functional area must work well with the others. This post features three distinctive homes that stick . . .

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3 Inspiring Homes With Concrete Ceilings and Wood Floors

Stylish concrete ceilings are not a weekend DIY contender but they’re well worth the effort! Once considered to be an unfinished feature, carefully crafted concrete ceilings have become a desirable element in many modern homes that truly embrace the warehouse-like atmosphere of industrial conversions. This post will introduce you to three homes that each feature . . .

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Two Modern Homes With Rooms For Small Children [With Floor Plans]

Designing a home for a family with young children requires creativity and balance. Stylish parents and growing children may have different requirements, but it’s totally possible to create a family-friendly interior that looks stylish and meets the needs of kids and adults alike. This pair of two-bedroom homes from Lugerin Architects proves it – both . . .

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