There are many different color schemes that you can implement in your living room to give off a unique feel. Blue and yellow go together and give off an elegant feel which will help brighten up your room. Coral and turquoise will give off an ocean beach house type vibe to your room but don't go too crazy with coral. Finally, olive and royal blue combine to give off a very classic look that relies … [Read more...]

Television sets and fireplaces are both focal points in a room, which raises the question of where to place each. One solution is to put the wall-mounted TV above the fireplace. You'll need some clearance above the fireplace and cannot have a huge fireplace or a large mantel. Other options work with different style fireplaces. The TV can be in the center with a hanging fireplace in the corner or a … [Read more...]

Exposed brick walls are something that is becoming more common in the interior design world but it requires the homeowner having very sensitive taste when it comes to natural elements. There are other ways that you can make your apartment look warm and cozy such as using decorating fabric and implementing bright colors. Wooden floors can also help balance out the mirrors in your home. You also can … [Read more...]

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...]