If you find yourself lending your design color choices to the neutral palette, you understand that there are sometimes issues with making a focal point. For those who enjoy neutrals, adding a splash of color or something extra in a room can take it to the next level. There are a number of ways to…
Sometimes new is well forgotten old. Trends in interior design, the same as in fashion, are cyclical and tend to come back after several years. Plants in home decor is a good proof for that. I don’t know whether it was the same in your house, but in my childhood our home was decorated with…
Aluminium. Forget coke cans and tin foil, this versatile and slick contemporary metal is the new must-have in your home if you want to create a modern and minimal look. In particular, it is the ideal choice for your doors and window frames. If you’re currently picking out window designs for your design project, here’s…
Pastels colours are humble and calming, very feminine and soft. When the spring comes we always remember about them as they remind us of tender blossoms, bright blue sky and gentle warm sun. Pastels, in fact, are all hues on the colour wheel which are maximum close to white. They allow to create a lot of…
Ceramic tiles is one of the most popular floor finishes today. Their durability, water resistance, easiness to clean and maintain, huge variety of colours and designs make them irreplaceable for kitchens and bathrooms. Suitability for other spaces in the house is reduced by cons of this material, such as coldness to touch and accident hazard….
Daydreaming gets a pretty bad rap; especially if you’re caught being ‘off with the fairies’ at work. It tends to get associated with laziness as those with wandering minds get written off as being absent-minded people who can’t get their head out of the clouds. Regardless of what others label it as though, everyone, and…
Photo wallpapers and murals were once super trendy but later on gained a reputation (somewhat undeservedly) of bad taste. Partially it was connected with their over-popularity, where very often they were used out of place. Today quality and design of modern murals put them back in demand. No wonder, as they can make any room…
Creating and living in a space that looks expensive but isn’t too harsh on the budget is becoming an increasingly easier project. Most of us want our homes to look like a professionally decorated mansion but not everyone has the funds to achieve it – but, there are so many different ways to craft unique…
Having a blog is similar to keeping a diary: what you write about is usually influenced by things that you see, people you meet and information you get. Yesterday I have received the following note on my Facebook page: “Dear Anna, I have two types of furniture now that I am merging my two rooms…
Yesterday I was watching a very nice movie called The Book Thief. I was really fascinated by the library which one of the characters had at her home. Since my childhood reading has always been one of my favorite pastimes (actually I was one of those whom people call “bookworms”) and I always dreamed to…
For my last interior design project, I need to come up with a solution how to hide large TV in the living room when not in use. Honestly speaking I completely support the client’s desire as I don’t like when TV automatically becomes a focal point in the room, so whenever possible I prefer to…
Recently One Kings Lane has published a very interesting article about decoration inspiration from around the world. I found it very engaging as I love eclectic spaces which combine interior styles from different countries. I believe the most important trend going in interior design world right now is that designers step away from “one style…