Lee Alford has turned her apartment in Victoria, Australia into a showcase for her vintage, bohemian maximalist aesthetic style. Lee was heavily inspired by 60s and 70s influences, as well as her grandmother’s fondness for plants and velvet. Indeed, one of the most prominent elements in the apartment is a garden of hanging plants behind the velvet sofa. Her friends love how fun and colorful her … [Read more...]

Painting a room is a huge commitment and an important aspect of designing a satisfying and beautiful room. One tip is to paint the room last, so that you can pick furniture and decorations that you love and not be limited by a color you chose for the walls first. You can pull color ideas from your chosen items, such as a chair or rug. Ordering swatches is a way to see your options. And feel free … [Read more...]

Grace, a home design blogger, recently remodeled the mudroom of her home. She lives in a farmhouse that dates back to the mid-1800's, so there were renovations needed for many rooms. Grace sought out closed storage for the mudroom, to keep the room neat and organized, despite how much family activity takes place in the mudroom. Beyond the design elements, Grace focused on the feeling she desired … [Read more...]

The type of flooring a person has in their home can affect the entire aesthetic theme of the home. Rugs can add visual appeal and provide functional purposes. A patterned area rug can add texture to a space, as well as providing cushioning for toddlers or pets. Best practices for picking a rug include considering the entire room at large, choosing a subdued pattern, and making sure the rug is soft … [Read more...]

Tom and Alexandra Evans had been cautious about the use of color in their home, however, out of concerns over resale value, they kept everything white. When they finally found their "forever" home in London, they changed their tune. For the primary color of their new kitchen, they selected something called Deep Space Blue. Then they bought a red refrigerator for contrast. The biggest challenge of … [Read more...]

Grey doesn't have to be dreary - dress it up with metallic contrasts and glossy finishes. Comfortable cushions and couches can also make the room feel welcoming and warm, perfectly ready for company. Grey interior paint and furniture can set a backdrop for the space, letting the details and intricacies really shine. Grey also allows the homeowners to experiment with texture. There's a lot of … [Read more...]

When decorating your home, the addition of accent pieces can be an inexpensive way to give your home some extra elegance. One such addition is the installation of a glass subway tile backsplash. These tiles can give a space, like a kitchen, a whole new look without having to renovate the entire room. Additionally a tiled accent wall gives the illusion of a bigger space thanks to the way it will … [Read more...]

Not everyone has a green thumb, but there are plenty of hardy but attractive houseplants that will add a splash of green and keep your space looking and smelling its best with only minimal care. Aloe plants, for example, need to be watered just a few times per month, and unlike many plants, they do just fine in the indoor shade. Monstera is another resilient, visually striking plant with … [Read more...]

Living in a tiny log cabin is hard to pull off, but Meagan Murtagh makes it work. She makes the most out of her limited space - for instance, to compensate for not having storage space for her hats, she instead treats them a bit like decorations, with the hats hanging on the wall. Some of her furniture is multi purpose, which further saves space. She also keeps some room for the interesting finds … [Read more...]