Mid-century modern is an architectural, interior, product and graphic design that describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. The term was reaffirmed in 1983 by Cara Greenberg in the title of her book, Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s (Random House), celebrating the style that is […]
Africa is a beautiful exotic place with rich cultural heritage and unique interior design. Designers are inspired by African culture for a number of reasons. For some, it is the dream of a photographic safari landscape, while others appreciate it from a cultural history perspective. Whatever it is that inspires you about African decor, there […]
What could be more seductive than an ornate chaise longue covered in plush shiny velvet? The silken fabric, so distinguished by its short dense pile and luxurious finish, first entered popular consciousness in the 14th century from the Far East, where it was historically passed along the legendary Silk route from Arabic countries to the […]
Minimalist design is one of the most significant design movements of the 20th century and early 21st century. It isn’t the flashiest, or the most popular, but it arguably penetrated more fields than almost any other art or design trend. Minimalist design has been described as design at its most basic, stripped of superfluous elements, […]
There are few things more enjoyable and soothing than a nice, long bath. But, sadly, not everyone has this luxury for one or another reason. Nowadays, there are number of solutions if you crave this pleasurable experience in your home. Forget the basic, unattractive bathtub that typically hides behind your shower curtain. These days, bathtubs […]
One period of interior that is quite on trend at the moment is Moroccan, but as we all know it has been around for centuries. Using Morocco as your influence is all about earthy tones that become a base for strong accents of colour and layers of patterns and textures. Moroccan design is characterized with […]
Islands have become the norm in kitchens, nowadays, for good reason. They serve a number of purposes. They’re multi-taskers, capable of storing pots and pans, concealing appliances, serving as an anchor of the work triangle and taking the place of the kitchen table. Especially useful in kitchens with open floor plans, islands can open up […]
A patio or veranda (terrace, balcony, deck, porch – whatever you have to work with) is often used as an outdoor living space. Warmer temperatures, bright blue skies, and sunny days are luring you outside. And if you’re planning to do any of your eating, entertaining, or lounging out there, then it’s time to rethink […]
Wood pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms for shipping and storing larger items (among other things). Recently, however, wooden pallets have become much more than a once-and-done packaging piece. They’ve become a useful resource in home décor and design. They’re pretty easy to find for cheap (or even free!) and are a great […]
Even though hallways are primarily pathways between rooms, they can be so much more if designed well. Although hallway is a small space, decorating ideas for it are numerous. Adding built-in bookcases or shelves to display books or interesting knickknacks is first that comes to mind. A photo wall collage can turn your hallway into […]