There are many different design ideas that you can take by combining mid-century styles with modern styles. For example you can mix in some vintage hues such as using gold as a primary neutral. Anything unusual will work such as teal, olive or even cranberry. You also can brighten up a room with some vintage accessories such as vintage pottery, geometric wall art or shag rugs. Finally, some simple … [Read more...]

There are quite a few Scandinavian interior design elements that you can implement into your home to give off a more sleek look. Most colors used in Scandinavian design are basic colors such as white or beige, but they also use red as well which adds contrast. Cotton and linen are the most common forms of fabric but you can find some more interesting fabric by getting floral print. Finally, … [Read more...]

Wishbone chairs were invented in 1950 by Hans J. Wegner who was a Dutch architect. He has been producing these chairs for the furniture company Carl Hansen & Son ever since 1950. Wishbone chairs look simple but they actually require over 100 steps in order to create one single chair. When the chair was first designed, the public was actually unhappy with it as well. Americans however loved the … [Read more...]

A room can be dull because of the items that are placed in it. A room can come to life if one decides to add texture. Flat is not desirable. A mix of surfaces helps. Plants add texture. Different surfaces on pillows add texture. Fabrics with colors and patterns make a space more interesting. Mixing woods and metals make a difference. Artwork and lamps brighten and add interest to a room. Items … [Read more...]

Initially imagined as an auxiliary space, kitchen countertop islands have become centerpieces. They are a place where we have our breakfast, chop food, or just socialize with our friends. Once you add some seating around it, island will surely attract people and they will converge to it. In a social setting, it is convenient because the host can prepare the food while interacting with their … [Read more...]

Burl can be described as wood that is beautiful in all its imperfection. The patterns are usually quite complex and have the same visual effect as that of a marble. Texture is typically uneven, and it’s these features that make it quite appealing and trendy nowadays. People find certain natural imperfection in burl quite desirable and it seems that every home decorating store has some pieces made … [Read more...]

Ocassionally, having a galley kitchen is more of a necessity than a matter of choice. We typically find this type of kitchen in homes that are on the smaller side. They are notorious for people bumping into each other as they walk through it, but there are some tricks you can do that would make it much more functional. Sometime a simple change in colors or types of lighting used make the kitchen … [Read more...]

There are many things that you can do when it comes to decorating a large living room to make it feel cozy. You can use two-toned paint on your walls to make the ceilings look smaller than they are. You also can define some boundaries by having an area for seating as well as some wall art. A larger sectional couch can help you divide up your area as well. Finally, large living rooms benefit from a … [Read more...]

If you are looking for inspiration when decorating your living room, why not look to the movies? The film Call Me By Your Name is set in an Italian villa that wonderfully balances heritage and contemporary designs. Darkest Hour reflects its World War II era with polished silver and a soft-lit chandelier. South Korea's Parasite shows how to make a room look more commodious through minimalistic … [Read more...]

Sometimes it is nice to have a place to stay where you can get away from family and friends. These kinds of places can be known as a "staycation", or a place to take a vacation at or near where you live. A guest bedroom, or another room, can be used for a staycation room. There are a few things that you can do to make the room for more suitable for a staycation. Make sure the bed is made with … [Read more...]