Club Chair is definitely one of my favorite pieces of furniture. First appeared in the beginning of the 20th century in France, it remains just as relevant and popular as ever. Though modern coverings might include velvet, cotton and calfskin, it is typically upholstered in a sheep’s leather and it is also the type I like most. Leather is usually…
As promised to myself (and also to all my readers in the previous post ) I am pushing pretty hard my Interior Design Course! Today I’ve completed the furniture layout floor plan for my clients. Here was the brief: Your clients, Ross and Sophie Bennett, are a couple in their late 40’s with three children ages 10, 14 &…
One of the popular lighting trends, that has caught recently my attention was stunning, eye-catching chandeliers made of natural shells and beads. Appeared in 1970s those amazing fixtures experience a big revival today, appearing in many design magazines and blogs. You don’t necessarily have to live by the beach to have one in your home,…
Contemporary art and design… Things which used to belong to two separate worlds, today, go hand in hand. Designers are fighting for the attention and purchasing power of collectors and the status of “Intellectual Artwork” for their creations. Regulating editions and prices, along with the stigma associated with extravagance: These have been the fuel sources…
Buying antiques is always a very exciting event: on one side you are acquiring something for your home that has a distinct character and sense of history, on the other (if you buy the right thing), you are making a profitable investment for the future. Though I can’t call myself an antique expert (and I…
Every day I look through an incredible amount of home decorating magazines, websites, blogs. Sometimes I am amazed and thrilled. Sometimes interior design mistakes just shout on me from the screen and pages. Those who ever did renovation by himself most probably faced a situation when the final result looked not quite the same as it was…
Whether you’re building a new home or giving your old one a refresh, nothing is as personal as the choice of colour you use. Pick a colour! Any colour! Sounds easy right? Unfortunately it’s not that simple – but there are some tools and tricks that can help you along the way. For many, choosing…
During our vacation on Zakynthos Island I’ve stumbled upon some beautiful locally made runners. Stripped and colourful these original mats woven of cotton stripes just couldn’t remain unnoticed: The tradition to weave these mats exists since a long time in Mediterranean countries, and you can find similar pieces in Turkey and Morocco. On the picture is shown the…
The average penthouse is designed with achieving a balance between comfort and modernity in mind and this balance is usually met or highlighted by the use of modern lighting fixtures to comfortably illuminate the room as well as infuse the modern look the designer seeks to achieve. And this is where LED lighting comes…
One of my favourite furniture pieces at all times is so called butterfly chair. The first time I spotted it was in Sri Lanka – made from a cow leather it was decorated with typical Asian motifs – elephants, flowers, etc. When I saw it, I just fell in love with it and couldn’t resist buying it. Since then…
As I mentioned in my previous post, last week I have become a lucky tenant of the attic apartment. I have always dreamed about it (who knows maybe it is the impact of numerous French movies that I have watched?). Anyhow, there is always a certain charm to live in an attic, not without reason it is a favorite dwelling for artists and bohemian…
Searching for a new apartment is exciting yet exhausting at the same time. To be honest, as was near to panic as thought that we would never be able to find something in Riga that will suit our taste and our budget.