A dining room can be the crown jewel of a home. It’s where guests gather for carefully prepared meals, where friends tend to linger during special gatherings, and where the family comes together to discuss important matters of the day. Nordic countries treat this space as the heart of the home where family snuggles up to a hot meal next to the people they love most. This post contains 32 gorgeous Scandinavia themed dining rooms in a variety of styles, from rustic country charm to streamlined modern minimalism....

With many design influences springing from the West – Nordic, Scandinavian, French – we sometimes forget about the luxuries of the East. Simplistic with a taste of a different kind of rustic, they offer modern elegance with a twist. Lush plant life joins with simple slatted windows and rough-shod wood to create the feel of the jungle. Low, flat lines in expansive, muted colours show a more down-to-earth design. Warm lighting glows upon curved seating, twisted and turned for the sake of innovation....

When it comes to luxury interior design, beautiful results often start with a careful visualization. The homes featured in this post come from Ando Studio Fine Art Renderings and give designers and homeowners a chance to look at the dynamic possibilities any home can have, from unique furnishings to creative lighting design and every other element that truly makes a house a work of art. The first house featured is a two-story duplex apartment....

The size of an apartment might dictate how many people can comfortably live there, or how big a sofa can be, but it does not have to dictate the interior style. The four apartments in this post definitely show that, with each firmly situated in its own style while still making full use of its area - each of which measures under 50 square meters (538 square feet). From a Scandinavian style industrial loft to a wild and wonderful clock themed studio, these apartments take beautiful risks with the area they have, resulting in unique and comfortable homes....

A green couch can communicate the uplifting essence of nature in striking olive, forest, and moss tones, making them a harmonious choice for a living space. They can also convey regal jewel tones that will take a decor scheme instantly upmarket, particularly when combined with a classic tufted finish or a sleek silhouette. It’s tempting to take the plunge to buy a green couch but will you be able to successfully design the rest of your space around such a colorful hero piece?...

A one bedroom apartment can be plenty of space if you know how to organize things. There are plenty of ways to layout a one bedroom , no matter what the size. Visualizer:Shako Gurgenidze This small one bedroom has a colorful kitchen and tiny balcony, making it perfect for a young couple. Designer:3Dvis Design Putting the bedroom on the opposite side of the house from the living room makes for noise - and life - separation here....

There’s nothing that says glamour quite like a chandelier. Multi-armed, multi-faceted and glittering, their traditional homes in entrance foyers and over dining tables make quite the impression. We’ve put together 45 modern takes on the chandelier, built in a variety of materials and décor styles. Hang a silver chandelier that forms a straight line, with LEDs through their centres. Build a chandelier from desk lamps, creeping together to form a spider....

At a point in our existence, we have to marvel at the vastness of the universe. Only partially-discovered, our now eight-planet solar system is a fascinating subject for stargazers young and old. Whether you’re teaching your kids about orbits or simply indulging your nerdier side, our top fifty space-themed home décor accessories have the cosmos at their fingertips. House a real meteorite in a glass case, inside your library. Place glow-in-the-dark constellations upon your children’s ceiling, for a night’s sleep they can dream to....

Living rooms are where family life unfolds and where friends and extended family come to visit. Of all the rooms in a house, our living room is where we ought to put our best foot forward and show off our own personal sense of style. Sometimes it’s difficult to envision the end result though, so we’ve put together a collection of 51 aesthetic living room designs that overflow with unique ideas....

Decorative trays are a powerhouse resource for organization. You might place a decorative tray at the entryway to catch items like wallets and keys, or on the vanity to keep cosmetics neat and tidy. Trays can be used in the kitchen to hold supplies for coffee or can land on a living room ottoman or footstool to serve as an impromptu table for devices. Some are more functional in nature, making it easy to serve snacks or carry supplies needed for a task....

Changing your duvet cover is a wonderfully effective way to transform the look of your bedroom – this one simple swap can switch up your color palette, add a bold dash of pattern, or shift the overall theme of your decor. But what are duvet covers? If you’re unfamiliar with these versatile bedding accessories, a duvet cover is a simple sheath of fabric used to encase a thicker blanket. It’s like a pillowcase for your comforter!...

No dishware collection is complete without the “meat and potatoes” of condiment dispensers, the king and queen of the table – the essential salt and pepper set. It’s hard to live without these ubiquitous spice shakers so why not choose a pair you love? Whether you’re searching for kitchen accessories that can stand up to everyday cooking needs, need a useful housewarming gift for a friend, or just want something nice to go with your new dishes or cutlery, this collection of 51 distinctive spice shakers just might inspire your next tableware investment....

Although many may think they are just stylish containers to showcase wine, decanters are actually an invaluable tool that ensures wine drinkers get the best out of every blend and bottle. Not to be confused with a carafe , which is a serving vessel depicted by its tall, straight body, decanters are traditionally bowl shaped with a tapered neck and work by exposing wine to oxygen. This simple process relaxes tannins and teases out flavors, such as fruits and florals, that would have otherwise been missed....

Just about everyone has to bring work home with them at some time, whether that be a stack of paperwork or saved on a laptop. If you’re not an office worker then perhaps you need a dedicated spot to sort the household bills and correspondence. Even the kids need a area to sit and concentrate on homework or do computer research. Whatever your needs, the chances are that you need a home office - whether that looks like a complete room, a nook or a pull-out shelf, that’s up to you....

When it comes to luxury houses in Los Angeles, there is always architecture to consider but perhaps nothing is quite as attractive as a spectacular view. This Hollywood Hills home, located in the fashionable Bird Streets area above the Sunset Strip, has both a stunning exterior and an incredible view of the entire city below. Boasting current and former neighbors like Dr. Dre, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, George Harrison, Aviici, and Megan Ellison this neighborhood is clearly a destination for those with a taste for the finer things in life....

Recently I set out to find a new desk for my computer to rest on and came across a lot of ideas that I thought were worthy enough to share. Actually the search was tough. I mean, I know there would be a lot of people out there who would be happy with huge desks that house a nook for every peripheral… (like the one below) …but somehow they just don’t work for me....

In the serene landscape of Araraquara, Brazil, a 2,885-square-foot family home stands behind a brutalist concrete exterior. Created by Caio Persighini Arquitetura , Casa Patio is a two-story fusion of contemporary living with nature. From its inception, the concept of an open patio was embedded into the very core of the project. The unique topography of the terrain, with a gentle slope, inspired the home’s multi-level design, dividing it into a second floor, a semi-basement, and a social ground floor....

Concrete, stone, wood, metal, and glass. This modern home tells quite the story with its array of elements effortlessly mingling together. The smorgasbord of contrasting texture is a big part of what makes this house’s design so irresistible, but that’s not the only thing to love. From the spacious walk-in closets to the earthy tones highlighted by ambient lighting, every inch of this humble dwelling is a simplistic masterpiece. Visualized by Johny Mrazko and designed by Studioe, we commend these designers for creating a home that proves that minimalistic means less stuff, not less style!...

This dinky apartment layout holds a whole host of cool features, designed by Lera Curve , who might have us consider: “Small space is not a reason not to dream of something more, something light, airy and beautiful. Maximize open space, light walls, light furniture, natural materials and color accents create a feeling of spaciousness and freshness.” This urban situated home interior has been created to give the dweller a sense of existing outside the city when at home, a place to feel the freshness of nature and a sense of rooted tranquility....

Designed for Noufal Charan, his wife, and three children, House of Noufal reflects its owners natural curiosity, open mindset, and love for traveling. The homeowners’ main desire was that their 242 square meter home should be unique, even weird, and packed with surprises. The team at 3dor Concepts combined modern architecture with traditional Kerala architecture to conjure up the climatically responsive tropical house in Pazhayangadi, Kannur. The design features a dramatically sloping roof that anchors widely into ground....