Last Sunday I visited one of the most beautiful houses in Moscow – Smirnov Mansion. Located in the very heart of the city, Tverskoy boulevard it starts its history since 1759. Since then it passed from one owner to anther and many times was rebuilt. Pyotr Smirnov purchased the estate in 1900 and decided to…
It’s no secret to anyone that moving home can be incredibly stressful. Not only do you have to transfer your entire life to a new town (or maybe even a new country, in some people’s cases) you also have the job of making the new house feel like home. After all, there is such a…
One of the main problems that a lot of people have it that they don’t feel as though their home really stands out in any unique and meaningful way. They get to the point where their home just ends up feeling sort of stale rather than something that reflects their personality. If you find yourself…
Gardens are your breathing spaces. A well-designed garden gives a beautiful spin to your house. Your garden is the “unwinding” corner of the home, houses a lot of positive energy, and witnesses numerous warm smiles. When you are living in a Metro City, a garden comes as a calm respite from a busy “city life”….
Hey friends! I am so excited to share with you the the launch of my first book. Those who follow my blog know that since the beginning I was writing History of Styles column where I explored various interior styles and their evolution. Finally I was able to systemize all the research in one book:…
Good morning friends. This summer I am planning to start renovating my very first own apartment which I bought last year. Now when construction of the house is almost done I am frantically trying to save every possible dollar for my future dream design. Saving your money up for renovation, restoration or redecorating can seem…
Hey guys, I feel so much joy and relief – this week I finally sent the last submission for my KLC School of Designe. It took me exactly five years and this path was long, sometimes very frustrating, sometimes full of inspiration and finally it is over. So here is the brief for the final…
The kitchen is one of the rooms in your home that is easy to get messy. The problem is that not only is a messy kitchen potentially dangerous and unhealthy, it can also be an attraction to pests. If you leave food debris hanging around you might just find yourself having to contact exterminator to…
Out of all the rooms in the house, our bedrooms should be the tidiest, cleanest and most organized. Not because we spend the most time in there, the average person only spends around ten hours in their bedroom, but because having a calming, relaxing space where we can unwind after a tough day is vital…
Hello, dear friends! I thought I would share with you this amazing project done by a fellow designer Lakbir from New York based company Lakbir Design. Bright and bold space with luxurious finishes and so many interesting details. Amazing Brazilian quartzite stone, the hardware, the beautiful lighting concept for the breakfast nook and the custom artwork…
When you are tackling home renovation projects, the bathroom is a difficult one to get right. First of all, there’s a lot of practical considerations that must be factored into what is often a small space. Then, there’s the fact that you won’t be spending that much time in there compared to the rest of…
Renovating your home may seem like a giant project you’ll need months to complete. But there are many different renovation projects which don’t take long at all to accomplish. These five options are just a few projects you can start and finish in just a few days. So set aside a weekend and tackle one…