In contrast to the ornate detailing and fussy design of older aesthetics, modern design is known for its emphasis on sleek silhouettes, functional layouts, and natural materials. Wood and leather accents, organic shapes, and earthy hues make this style a relaxed, practical, and pretty option for many homeowners. The living […]
Living Room
Why is it that the powder room, a tiny bathroom with just a sink and a toilet, is often so many interior designers’ favorite room of the house? Though small, a powder room provides a huge opportunity for bold design. A jewel box of the home, a half bath is […]
Japandi living rooms capture the essence of the design style perfectly, and it’s been rising in popularity in recent years. Thanks to its focus on creating spaces that cater to wellbeing while promoting sustainable living, Japandi style is fast becoming a go-to interior design style. When thinking about any living […]
Everyone loves art, but styling it can bring up hundreds of interior design questions. How should you pair furniture with art? Should you buy art to match your space, or just choose pieces you love? Luckily, Alicia Keys is here to provide some answers. The singer took to Instagram to […]
Our homes are our sanctuaries to unwind and rest, so making sure you create a living room space that feels relaxing is so important. Nowadays, our homes have become multifunctional – rooms have transitioned to open plan layouts and are used for entertaining, dining, and socializing, while for others, our […]
Whether your living room is compact in size or boasts ample floor space, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to making it look (and feel) bigger. A more spacious look can help you feel less overwhelmed and cramped, and if done correctly, won’t sacrifice one bit of personality […]
In most homes, the living room is home base for all things cozy, comfy, and welcoming. Whether you’re curled up with a good book, enjoying a movie with family, or gathering with friends for a glass of wine, the living room is the perfect place to express your personal interior […]
It’s not always the big ideas that make or break a scheme. Decorating with simple things can reenergise a room, change how it feels, refresh how it looks. The right vase, a couple of objet, some pillows or a little artwork – getting them right can truly overhaul the space. […]
Using warm living room colors is one surefire way of creating coziness and comfort in the heart of the home. More and more, we want our sitting rooms to work hard to help us feel relaxed, welcomed and snug, and bringing warm colors into the space where a room might […]
Whereas some design errors can be easily rectified or even ignored, living room lighting mistakes can be impractical to live with, disruptive, and costly to remedy. Interior designers will often remark that living room lighting ideas are often low on the list of their customers’ design priorities, but the right […]
Design experts agree: a common thread that runs from room to room in your home will create a more harmonious scheme. So, yes, to a degree, your living room and kitchen should match. But how to achieve this in two spaces with such different uses and atmospheres without laboring the […]
It’s hardly a big design secret that using stripes within decor is going to give a small room the illusion of more height and space. However, what we often think of with this technique is just the obvious – striped wallpaper. And while we are partial to a simple stripe […]