A living room with an exposed brick accent wall, Scandi design furniture in soft muted pastel colors that exude a Mediterranean aesthetic. Via Nest.co.uk.

The Interior Design Trends 2021 After the Pandemic

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Interior trends after the pandemic? Really? Sometimes, it’s hard to make it through the day while being in a lockdown! Funny enough though, back in December 2019, I wrote about the Interior Trends 2020 and Beyond where I claimed that: “…the aim is simple: to create interiors with comfort in mind for one to indulge…

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Gorgeous display of Murano glass vases by Venini among plants

2018’s Design Trends in Home Decor

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It’s been almost a year since I began blogging on a regular basis. I know that because it was around this time of year, too, that I posted my list…

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A set of porcelain dinnerware with indigo blue trim and a discrete design in the center

Hand Painted Porcelain Dinnerware :: The Ultimate Holiday Maker

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The holidays are coming! Soon enough there will be Christmas trees and decor just about everywhere and along with it, an ongoing holiday buzz about brunches, dinner feasts and parties…

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stylish white leather Barcelona armchair in minimal interior design with a white sideboard on the right and hardwood floors

Midcentury Furniture Fever :: Accent Chairs

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Midcentury modern furniture still have home decor lovers mesmerized. The very essence of Scandinavian minimalism relies on modern furniture. Their distinctive architectural form only adds on to their timeless beauty.…

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A moodboard with different interiors materials samples.

5 Cool Reasons To Hire an Interior Designer

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Much too often people wonder and ask: “Do I really need an interior designer/stylist/architect?” As a matter of fact a reader asked that very question last week, while she was…

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An industrial space with exposed dark wood beams has been styled as an industrial bedroom that has a canopy of Edison bulb lights. Image by Cuckooland.

Industrial Design Decorating Ideas for a Rental

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This post is dedicated to a reader and friend, Anne, who loves industrial decor but lives in a rental. She dropped me a line and asked for some advice on…

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A contemporary rug in rusty hues against another one with golden beige patterns.

The Magic of Rugs – Special Feature Part II

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Well hello everyone! As the weather is beginning to remind us that winter is just around the corner, I thought that this is probably a good time to talk about…

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