Whether you find that cool old console table in your basement, your parent’s attic or a neighbour’s garage sale, it’s easy to create a stunning new piece of furniture. Sometimes, a console table can be changed right into… a console table! The trick is to take a tired, out-of-style piece and transform it into a…
Just came back today from one of the most relaxing vacations in my life! Here was my plan for it 10 days ago and my outcomes: – sleep at least 9 hours – done and overdone! – do sports every day: swimming and cycling – hmmm, feel very ashamed here… – read good literature – yesterday I…
Good evening all! Incredible heat in Moscow is followed with incredible rains. It’s been pouring all night long and in the morning I had a feeling that I would need a boat instead of the car. To be honest I had a big temptation to cancel all my meetings today and not to get out…
Today Sandra Korka, owner of Square Design Interiors gives L’Essenziale an exclusive talk at what it takes to make a beautiful Yoga studio a reality. Here is what she says about this wonderful project: “I knew nothing about Yoga when the owner of the “Armonia Yoga Studio”, approached me to discuss the relocation of her…
Have a look at this room at Hotel Au Vieux Panier in Marseille, France: Striking, no? As you probably guessed, this post will be about the use of graffiti in interior design. Many people associate it only with a street art, however graffiti can be used indoors too, converting the ordinary room into a provocative, bold…
I must confess that I have become a real Etsy addict. Just received today my second clutch ordered on this wonderful site, where everyone can sell all things handmade and vintage and was absolutely delighted with it! Etsy for me is a kind of adventure. Buying things there is like digging and finding a treasure:…
Now when the renovation of our house is ready, it is time for the “favourite” part: cleaning and organising. Although there is something on this stage which I really love: styling the space. In our room we have this book case, and after all construction works it converted into a large collector of dust and…
Along with the sands of time, bedroom design trends are constantly shifting. A quick Google search will expose you to potentially hundreds of these trends, although the key challenge is to distinguish which option is the most suitable for you. This will depend on multiple factors, including the precise layout of your bedroom, its shape…
Blending rustic and modern elements in the home is equally confusing and endlessly creative, simply because it opens up a world of choice of how you can design your interiors. Personally, it’s my favourite style of design and has become increasingly popular for people looking for the state-of-the-art without losing a sense of soul. With…
Kitchen… This is often one of the most heavily used rooms in a house. Here we have our meals, morning and not so morning coffees, chat with family and meet with friends. That’s why this place should be comfortable, cozy and beautiful. To achieve this, I believe it is enough to mix these 16 simple…
The importance of interior design can’t be overestimated. As a matter of fact, the smallest elements can make a place feel depressingly awkward or turn it into the most incredible environment, where you can finally feel at home. Plus, it is quite important not to forget that “home”, as claimed by some of the most…
Last week I had a chance to visit exhibition of stabilized plants. To be honest that was the first time I heard about them and I was quite surprised and amazed. If you haven’t heard about them too, here is a little explanation. Stabilized plants are basically natural plants, such as decorative trees and flowers,…