I had a great day yesterday! Three hours rambling around home decorating stores – what could be better for an interior designer? Looking for some fabrics for one of my project, I have visited several shops in Riga. During my exploration I have found: – textiles I was looking for – dozens of inspirational ideas…
Latvia is an amazing country for vacation. Whether you want to explore magnificent Art Nouveau architecture of Riga or enjoy aristocratic leisure in the old manor house, you will be surprised and delighted by the amount of attractions this beautiful country has to offer. One thing you definitely shouldn’t miss is the spectacular Rundāle Palace,…
Do you like cashmere? What could be better on a rainy day, than to wrap yourself up in this soft and tender material and watch a favorite movie? For me, the cashmere is the epitome of true luxury, indulgence, and tenderness. Many people think that cashmere is a very expensive quality wool, which is not correct….
Probably tired after this year’s cold and long winter, designers all over the world decided to decorate their spring collections in flamboyant floral prints. How nice it is to bring this blooming splendor to our houses after grey monotony of winter days, endless snows and rains! Imaginary fragrance fills the room and you feel like…
Today the range of fabrics available on the market is huge. If you want to know the qualities of different textiles, understand what is the best use for them in interior design and learn how to care to prolong their life, then this article is for you. Acetate Synthetic fabric obtained from natural fibers as…
When I need inspiration or fresh ideas I always look through old interior design magazines which I have – and now there is already a huge collection of them in my house. One of my favourites is Spanish magazine “Interiors” – I like the fresh and contemporary spaces they feature. Yesterday sitting on my sofa…
Recently, we talked about considerations you need to take when planning a bathroom. Once you finalize the layout, it is time to choose furniture, materials and finishes. One of the big dilemmas home owners frequently have is which bathtub to choose, and particularly, which material it should be constructed of. No wonder, as there are…
I love antiques. I can spend hours in antique shops and flea markets. I enjoy the touch and feel of the old furniture. I like to create a history for every piece I see. “Who was its first owner? On which occasion did he buy it? How many houses it changed before it ended up…
When creating luxurious environment textile is one thing that should never be overlooked. You can spend thousands of dollars on latest technology, designer furniture, expensive paintings, and accessories but without adding high-end fabrics all your efforts will go in vain. A gentle touch of natural fibers, rich patterns and hand-made quality of deluxe textiles –…
Creating a colour scheme for interior design can be a very fun and interesting process. Usually it starts with inspiration which can be found in everything that surrounds us. Every day I collect things that attract me in terms of colour, texture and form: images from the magazines, my photographs, samples of fabrics, paint chips,…
I was analyzing my blog, trying to understand where I am standing, what I have achieved and what I need to do, when my eyes caught this article by Jon Morrow: The 7 Dumbest Mistakes You Can Make When Launching a New Blog. I think after reading it I looked somewhat like this: …because out…
Planning a bathroom is perhaps one of the most challenging areas in Interior Design. The difficulties are connected with usually small dimensions of the space, rigorous technical requirements, practical and aesthetic needs. Bearing in mind the following considerations will help you to plan functional and beautiful bathroom. 1) ERGONOMICS Ergonomics is the science studying interaction…