Do you own a restaurant that is in desperate need of a design makeover? Perhaps you are opening a new restaurant and you’re working on the design plan right now and want to be sure you do things right and follow through on the concept. If you’ve decided that a modern restaurant design is a…
Isn’t it interesting that some people in life just know things. Instinctively, they seem to know just how to set out a plan and a strategy for success and they prove time and time again that they are successful. I’ve come to believe that in life, those kind of people are the teachers, they have…
The kitchen has become the center of the home, making it important to make the kitchen an inviting gathering place. A kitchen can bring a family together and has brought about the concept of making the kitchen a ‘social kitchen.’ This concept helps to reinforce the status of the kitchen as the ‘heart and soul’…
How many of us working as professional interior designers faced the situation when a client insists on buying something (whether it is furniture, materials or decor) that we see will contradict with the style or concept we want to create for them. For me those situations always resemble walking on a thin ice: on one…
Some time ago I was sharing in this post how I work on an interior design concept and I am so excited today that I can finally show the finished result of this project. It took me over 9 months from start to finish, lots of hard work, stress and effort to make it happen…
New York City is undeniably a destination that remains toward the top of any traveler’s bucket list, whether you’ve been there before or not. However, for disabled travelers, the question remains: is this city suitable for me? Thankfully, the answer is yes – and here’s how to make the most of your time spent in…
It is one of the most frequently asked questions but when it comes to home improvements, getting it wrong can be a costly mistake. So what changes and adaptations will add value? Adding value is a mix of adding style and functionality to your home, as well as a hefty dose of desirability. But to…
It is always important to rest well for you to have a fruitful day when you wake up the following morning. However, it is difficult to rest well when you do not have the right mattress. It is important to sleep comfortably at night as this comes with a lot of health benefits. A quality…
One of the most frustrating aspects of building a home is all the planning permissions needed, and permits which must be obtained before you can even begin building. If you are a land developer, then you know what is involved when dealing with government regulations, but what if you are simply looking to have an…
I was recently hired to do a styling job for Tile Atelier – high-end artisan ceramic tiles studio. Together with photographer Olga Shangina, we did some beautiful shots and in this post, I want to share with you some tricks that I use for interior and product styling. 1. Look for inspiration As with any…
With technology changing so fast nowadays predicting future of design becomes more and more challenging. Soon we will probably face the most radical period of change in the design history. To find out what the design will look like in few decades we have to consider some important trends that we can notice right now….
In today’s stylish world, designer architecture can cover so many different features that it can be difficult to decide what you want in a new home. There are a few popular trends these days though that you will see again and again. From stairs in Sydney to bathrooms in Buffalo, there are a few classic…