Miss Vicky is soulful and somewhat edgy. That is the name of Angela Medlin's Victorian cottage in Portland. Medlin is a fashion designer and is very creative in designing sportswear. Her creativity shines in her cottaged where she reimagined the look of a traditional house by making it her own. She is enthusiastic about her modifications and style choices and bases a lot of her choices on logic. … [Read more...]

With the popularity of wooden floors, checkerboard flooring in linoleum or ceramic tile has been seen as a dated flooring choice. That, however, is changing with checkerboard patterns popping up in all manner of homewares and decor. Choices of color, materials, and decor pieces can make checkerboard patterns sporty, fun, sophisticated, or classic. You can add a bit of checkerboard to your indoor … [Read more...]

Using nature is the easiest and nicest way to remodel rooms in a home without spending big bucks. We talked to our friends at Bloomist to see how just one plant could create a whole new ambiance for a room that feels dull. We can even add multiple plants and create a mini-greenhouse inside of our kitchen. We can grow plants that have aesthetic value or even crops we could harvest later. Using wood … [Read more...]

Here are some color tones that can really spice up a room in your home. Wood tones combined with yellow make a cozy feel. Dark pink and yellow make a vibrant area with a Bohemian feel. Cool white and yellow make for a cool relaxed environment. Navy blue and yellow creates a nice contrast. Black, white, and yellow create a classic twist. Dark yellow with normal yellow has a very smooth feel. Deep … [Read more...]

The objective of this design firm is to have the materials, not only be sustainable but to be stylish and modern as well. The materials used are of different accents and colors, none of them are painted. The crafting that goes into it makes such a simple yet, exquisite design. Another big part of the design is that it wants to use as much natural light as possible, so the windows are large and let … [Read more...]

Lighting plays a major role in the final appearance of a composition, be it a photograph, a painting, or an apartment. Lighting, when thoroughly executed can further enhance the space and size of a house or a particular room. Painting a room with lighter colors can make all the difference in making it look more airy and open. By improving the lighting of a house, it makes it more attractive to … [Read more...]

The rise of urban living and open floor plan apartments has made way for the rise of the interior design genre known as industrial style. The industrial concept itself follows the basic and simplistic principles of functionality. For example, elements like an exposed brick wall and uncovered ducts play a role in the space aesthetic, as well as its function. Other elements of industrial style … [Read more...]

A tiny studio in Los Angeles provides many lessons for those with small living spaces, but big ideas. The 400-sq.-ft. Bohemian apartment uses unique color palettes and design techniques to maximize space. By creating large works of art on the wall during quarantine, the owners were able to extend their livable space while staying busy. For those looking into redesigning their tiny living … [Read more...]

If you would like a fresh update to your home, ditch the large construction projects and opt for an update to your living room entertainment system. You'll want to ensure that your new console or center can accommodate the size of your living room, and it should also match the overall aesthetics of your home. For a more sleek, modern look, you could try a floating wood entertainment center, or opt … [Read more...]

Closet kits are an essential part of managing your closet space, as they help maximize little spaces by adding extra racks and drawers. When shopping for your closet kit, attention should be paid to certain details like the amount of space you have, if the kit is adjustable or not, the fabric type/ material the kit is made of for durability. There are varieties of closet kits to pick from, … [Read more...]