Mint green is one of those colours that I am constantly drawn to. It is relaxing, soothing and very tranquil. It reminds me of the peaceful ocean waters in the lagoon on a sunny day and old buildings painted once in bright green that became dingy under the bright sunshine. So far I haven’t met…
Happy Thursday, my dear readers! Rainy, gloomy and cold in Moscow. I try to avoid going out and for the past three days I almost became a cave woman, working from home and not seeing anybody. The big plus was that it gave me opportunity to extensively work on the latest interior design project. I…
What could be better than improving your home and saving money on your bills at the same time? You get a better looking home and you end up paying less in the long run when you get those bills through the post. Here’s how you can do it! Replace Old Appliances Take a look at…
One of the most popular trends on the interior design scene this year, the shabby chic is characterized by creative deployment of restored or upcycled furnishings, whitewashed surfaces and charming interplay of light pastel tones and distressed textures. An innovative take on the classic vintage style that has captured the hearts of interior designers around…
Winter is coming! The next few months will be dark and gloomy outside, so brightening up your home is a must. Unfortunately, this is also a very expensive time of year due to increased energy bills as well as the festivities. While improving your property is vital, it’s a task that will have to be…
Many people struggle when it comes to choosing the right property. It’s a big, life-changing decision, and one you need to think hard about. Moving house can be expensive and is something you’ll only want to do a couple of times in your life. For that reason, it’s important to make sure you get it…
What I love about my blog is that gives me opportunity to connect with various people from all over the world. Especially it is exciting to meet (virtually) fellow designers and discover their beautiful works. In today’s post I want to share an amazing project recently executed by 35 West Design . I asked Andrea, the studio…
Creating a happy home environment is one of the most important objectives in anybody’s life. Failure to do so won’t only cause a negative impact on your life, but it will also affect your family too. Therefore, taking every positive step possible is a must. However, those desires to do the right things can often…
Every year we tend to look at one room in our homes and think ‘that could do with a bit of a décor change’, and one of the rooms we use perhaps more than any other is the dining room. This room is a haven for a family get together, whether that’s through a bowl…
There is something wonderful to be said about the sensory experience of using furniture that is extremely well-designed and expertly crafted. Not only does it look magnificent, it also feels solid, sturdy, and luxurious. Quality outdoor furniture simply embodies so much more than the standard fare one can purchase from the major chains that sell…
Does your home feel like it lacks character? Don’t worry, here are some ideas to help you out. Choose Strong Colour Themes When a room’s colour scheme is messy and disorganised, it can make the whole room feel wrong. That’s why you need to pick strong and decisive colour themes for every room in your…
Have you got a spare bedroom in your house? Lucky you! A spare bedroom is great, but more often than not, it lies unused half the time. Sure, your parents come and stay once or twice a year. Maybe some friends from out of town need a place to crash. But what about the rest…