Our homes should be the place where we feel most calm and peace, and what better style to promote these feelings of serenity than a zen inspired space, like those featured in our Japanese Zen Gardens post and our look at Japanese Style Interior Design . In this post we’re focussing not only on traditional Japanese zen, but also on its modern adaptations. Visualizer:EkeInterior Floor cushions around a low table are an easy way to create an oriental dining zone, along with high contrast dark wood against a soothing warm cream backdrop....

Though we focus primarily on houses here at Home Designing, it is impossible to overlook the steady stream of splendid hotels we come across on a regular basis. We decided to put together a list of ten of our favorites - places to dream about over and over, to get away from it all in the highest of style. Here they are… Le Moulin Du Roc Hotel in France is simply a living fairytale, adorned in rich greenery that cascades like an emerald waterfall around peeping window shutters and romantic balconies, just blissful!...

When a stylish couple wants to settle down and start a family, it can be a challenge to marry the design ideas of the adults with the needs of a child. In the three apartments featured in this post, designers have found a way to do just that. A playful kid’s room need not fall victim to a deluge of toys. Rather, choosing the simplify and keep things organized while incorporating playful, colorful, and interactive elements will make a space that is fun for the children and still attractive to the adults....

The myriad of dynamic modern decor styles offer a world of possibilities for today’s homes. From minimalist city lofts to modernist rural farmhouses,  homes today express themselves in many different ways far different from the “modern” style  many perceive as being cold, characterless and uninviting. For example, decor styles such as rustic modern, with its earthy organic elements melding beautifully with hard-edged industrial ones, are welcoming and visually engaging....

Many people think of dark spaces when they hear the description “ loft .” Well, these four duplex lofts are anything but dark! With massive windows and duplex floor plans, each of these homes is open and full of natural light. High ceilings, open kitchens, and staircases enclosed with glass, make these homes look bright and inviting. Another aspect to the design is the use of darker neutrals. Even though each of the spaces uses black or charcoal, they still look less “cold” because of the sunshine pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows....

Sometimes, all it takes is the right lamp to change a space from “just okay” to “designer chic”. Lighting doesn’t just brighten a room; it sets the mood, adds personality, and creates that polished look we usually associate with interior magazines. The best part? You don’t need to spend hundreds to achieve it. Here are four lamps under $100 that bring instant style to your home. Sculptural Glow with the RONDURE Ceramic Table Lamp If you love that soft and sculptural look, this ceramic lamp is your match....

No interior is complete without a gorgeous accent chair. Whether lounging in the library, sitting afront your powdering table or making you feel boss in the office, there’s a beautiful chair for every interior setting. Set a powder blue swan astride your bedroom table, creating a space to relax before dressing. Cradle your newborn to sleep, in an orange leather egg. Sit a golden creation behind your desk, with a stone linen seat set atop a fan of metal gold....

As the last place you see when leaving for the day and the first place you see when arriving home, the entryway deserves all the care and attention you can give it – and a highly functional entryway starts with the humble entryway stool. A versatile stool is surprisingly multipurpose, ready to tackle several tasks that take place at the threshold. It can serve as a place to sit while you put on your shoes or take them off, it can hold an armful of items as you remove your coat, or it can be used as a comfortable waiting area for guests....

Studio apartments are notoriously difficult to decorate - especially within smaller layouts . The simplest approach is to create a coordinated style that extends throughout the entire home, but that option can restrict the creativity and expressive potential of the occupants. The other option is to create a different theme within each functional area, but this requires careful planning and a unifying design layer to make sure the home doesn’t clash or feel too eclectic....

Nothing makes a bed feel cozier than a charming canopy setup. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite canopy beds that feature a connected four-poster layout that can be used with or without canopy curtains. Canopy beds are a great way to make an oversized bedroom feel more intimate, to block out distractions in a smaller space, or simply to give your bedroom a whimsical aesthetic that brings magic to every evening....

Have you ever considered how the color scheme of your kitchen can impact your cooking experience? Choosing the right colors can make your kitchen feel more inviting, energizing, and even inspire your culinary creativity. So, you’re now wondering, what color should I paint my kitchen? In this article, we’ve gathered 51 kitchen color ideas to help you transform your cooking space using wall paint and fresh cabinet finishes, plus complementary countertops, backsplashes, and accessories too....

While living rooms are so often defined by their linear aspects, coffee tables introduce a unique opportunity to break up those squared angled with a little bit of curvaceous flair. In this post, we’ve collected 51 oval coffee tables from across the web – something for almost every interior style. From glamorous metal and glass coffee tables to timeless mid-century modern styles in solid wood, you just might find your next living room accent below....

Homework is part of a kid’s life - whether they like it or lump it! So, what can we do to help the little darlings along with their studies? This collection of a whopping 51 inspirational kid’s decor ideas all feature dedicated workspaces, along with a whole host of shelving designs and kids’ storage ideas. These kids’ rooms show how it’s possible to squeeze a kid’s study space into even a very small bedroom by combining furniture solutions....

Designed with family time in mind, this Brazilian summer house is decorated with tropical touches for a relaxed vacation vibe. The homeowners set just a few important guidelines for the project, with the principal desire being for a space in which the family could socialise and spend more time together. The skilful architectural team at NV Arquitetura devised an open layout that would give the family members an easy and continuous connection in the social living spaces....

What could be better than winding down the day with a great book, snuggled up against a plush upholstered headboard? But the advantages of an upholstered headboard don’t just stop with comfort. Headboards occupy an especially prominent placement within most bedrooms which means that a new headboard can completely change the look of your space without making any major updates. In this post, we’ve collected stylish headboards from across the web – from traditional tufted headboards to modern minimalist headboards, to retro mid-century designs and every style in between....

This house in Netherlands, Hilversum was designed by Piet Hein Eek for Dutch musician Hans Liberg. The cozy little music studio was designed to provide a serene space for him to enjoy and compose music. Passers by who mistake it for a pile of logs, are sure to get a jolt when Liberg opens up his windows. The interiors sport all the amenities of a modern recording studio and what’s more, the whole house is on wheels and can be relocated to any location by hitching it to an automobile....

Located near Kiev, Ukraine, this home boasts a creative and effective 105 square meter floor plan to accommodate a family with one young child and one infant. Designer Yevhen Zahorodnii opted for a minimalist interior theme to suit the busy lifestyle of the residents – minimalism grants simplicity and convenience by erasing some of the material complication from the home, a practical choice with two little ones running around. Some rooms do boast a bit of color though, namely the child’s bedroom and a small office dedicated to study and play....

Color is not the only way to make a space visually interesting. In fact, when too many vibrant colors come into play, it is easy for a space to get a busy, crowded, and distracting. This Moscow home, as visualized by Iqosa , instead chooses to stay with a neutral color palette, consisting largely of dark grays, creams, black, and a bit of gold. To bring more visual interest into the space, texture is used heavily throughout the design....

Anybody with a small child can attest to the fact that your apartment’s interior will never remain in place for very long. A small family can present such a heart warming scene, so shouldn’t their apartment reflect that? There are very unique challenges when it comes to designing an apartment that will house a mischievous darling and loving parents. Zrobym Architects in Belarus took on such a challenge head on and came out victorious....

Most people want their home to feel at least somewhat inviting and certainly comfortable. But there is the idea of plenty of seating and warm light - and then there is this home. This space, from the architects at PLASTERLINA and visualizer Jan Wadim that does more than welcome: it seduces. With plush textures and rich jewel tones, this space invites visitors to lay back and have a glass of wine - or even get especially cozy in one of the double baths....