Many people dream of living luxurious off-the-grid, but Dr. Sophia Shih made her dream a reality. The Australian physician constructed a quaint, chic oasis on the island of Tasmania. It was built with minimalism and functionality in mind as there is hardly any clutter in the small cabin. The furniture is can be stowed away when not in use and the home is fully self-sufficient. Shih designed this … [Read more...]

When designing rooms in your home a unique trick is mixing the budget of the items you use. This means spending on the things you really care about while looking for budget ideas for the rest of the room. This trick helps to make a room look like everything is high end and expensive while saving you hundreds of dollars. Look for ways to re-purpose items or DIY projects that don't take too long. … [Read more...]

Even though balconies often get overlooked as valuable space in your home, they shouldn't be. Redesigning your balcony will create a comfortable, livable space to chill and relax. You can either choose to match the design aesthetic of your interior or explore alternate designs. Since many balconies have magnificent views, you'll want to add comfortable furniture like a daybed or couch, to unwind … [Read more...]

For wine enthusiasts, constructing a side table out of a wine barrel can be a great addition to your home. The refurbished oak barrel gives off a rustic feel and is popular among many interior designers. To choose the best wine barrel for your home, you should first understand the overall dimensions. If a full barrel is too big, you may consider cutting it in half and placing it against a wall. … [Read more...]

Many home renovations are not always necessary in terms of structure, but they may just be wanted to improve the aesthetics of your home. Designer Emily May recently updated her bland, standard bathroom into an area that has its own personality. With a small budget of $1500, May added new hardware to the vanity and created a shelf for her multiple mirrors. She even added a giant wall mural and … [Read more...]

Lonika Chande, an interior designer, recently had an interesting project that took a lot of her time: an apartment renovation for her mother. The large flat needed a lot of work, and Chande's mother had several demanding requests. Although, her mother began to trust Chande's expertise, and the apartment turned out wonderfully. The color scheme is a soft, neutral tone with a midcentury style. It … [Read more...]

Lighting elements can add dramatic focus to a room as it illuminates. The Pendant Lighting is rather dramatic and a key design element when used. They come in many styles and can be used in a variety of rooms for a drop-down effect. They can be sleek and modern, add dazzle and brilliance with much sparkle. The living space can be modern and industrial, with a techno feel. The Pendant can even be … [Read more...]

Taking down the chandelier in our new home's entryway was a difficult task that took nearly all day to do. You wouldn't think that it would take that long or require as many steps as it did, but it did. The giant chandelier was black and covered in cobwebs so we were eager to take it down. The ladder we chose wasn't tall enough, so we had to get a new device to get it done, but the end result was … [Read more...]

When it comes to interior design, mixing high and low is a great trick to achieve a great representation of your personal style while not breaking the bank. The best result is achieved by picking a piece of furniture that you’d like to splurge on and that will become a centerpiece in your room. When it comes to picking supporting pieces on a budget, there are few tips that can make this task … [Read more...]