A lot of people predicted in the late 90s that televisions would be completely outdated and replaced by personal computers within a decade. Well, this is the year 2010 and we can still say it hasn’t happened yet. Sure, televisions of today are quite different from what we had back then. During those days, interactive television had not taken off yet and sets were incapable of Xbox entertainment or YouTube streaming (no YouTube back then....
Half the allure of modern work is a gorgeous office – wide, open-paned, light – a great space for thinking. Why would your home workspace be any different? These twenty-five inspiring workspaces can open your mind and your options, creating a view to look forward to each morning. Designed within space restrictions or as part of a bedroom, these examples from across the world have white space in mind. Think light, think airy, think IKEA....
The mid century modern style can be introduced to any room with a single piece of retro furniture or a specific fabric print, but sometimes it’s more fun to go the whole hog. These three home designs not only employ mid century modern furniture , but each piece of wall decor and every floor is selected to accentuate this distinctive aesthetic. They are also illustrative of medium, small and large size properties (respectively) so there is something here to suit every scale....
Mid-century modern design was all about reinvention. Designers like Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton looked for new ways that our furniture could behave, new ways it could support our frames, new ways it could catch light or look smooth upon the shaggy rugs of the time. We’ve put together a top 30 list of mid-century modern sofas and loveseats , both those designed by the masters and those befitting the look....
Are you looking for ways to make the most of your small floorplan ? Each of these four homes occupies less than 300 square feet (27 square meters) but packs an incredible amount of personality, color, and inspiration into each space. You’ll see clever storage solutions and multipurpose furniture, smart organization tactics and plenty of must-try DIY ideas. Sure, small spaces might require a few sacrifices but style definitely doesn’t have to be one of them....
Apartments are often designed with couples in mind. Housing small-to-middle size families, a range of styles from across the world show how your kids’ bedrooms, and your own, can be clutter-free and brimming with stylish simplicity. The only question is: how do you design well, with only one person in mind? These four apartments are designed for one-person households - specifically. Whether for gaming fanatics, lovers of inspirational quotes or space-saving minimalists, each of these designs has something thoughtful and functional to offer....
Have you ever wondered how tea drinking became a thing? It has its roots in China where it was used as a medicinal drink as early as 2737 BC. Buddhist priests later introduced it to Japan where green tea became part of Japanese life. By the 1840’s tea time became a British tradition. America’s introduction to tea in the 1600’s led to the infamous Boston Tea Party. Today hot and iced tea are popular in the states and tea houses can be found in most cities across the U....
Luxury can mean many things to many different people. It is not about color schemes or specific design ideas, but a unification among disparate, beautiful elements. The apartments featured in this post are not necessarily the million dollar penthouses of Manhattan or the mansions of its Greenwich neighbor. Instead, these apartments take simplicity and elevate it to luxury with the use of soothing colors, sumptuous materials, and carefully planned design. Let these apartments serve as an inspiration for your own aspirations....
If you’re all set to tackle the installation and decoration of a narrow kitchen, then this set of inspirational kitchen designs should be right up your galley! A galley kitchen is defined by two rows of cabinetry that face one another with a narrow walkway in between. The name is derived from the kitchen area of boats, where space is very limited. The domestic galley kitchen allows a lot of cabinetry to be squeezed into a sliver of culinary space, and can facilitate doors or walkways at either end of the run....
Keeping wild aspirations in check can be difficult when viewing compact modern homes on the market. All can be going swimmingly until you walk to the end of a hallway and ask “Where is the kitchen?”, and the real estate agent opens out their arms and says “This IS the kitchen.” Before you head for the exit, consider that small CAN be beautiful. Limited dimensions set challenges in creating a functional and stylish space it’s true, but the two goals are achievable in tandem....
Bookends are a fabulous way to decorate a home library so that it matches your interior. While many book collections look somewhat eclectic on their own, the right combination of ornaments and bookends can bring the entire room back in line with your chosen aesthetic. The first half of this post is dedicated to pop culture and geeky themes, and the second half covers serious choices for a variety of decor styles....
Bedroom rugs drastically increase the cosy factor and create an opportunity for added colour, pattern and texture. A quality bedroom rug will soften the look, sound and sensation underfoot. This collection of 51 bedroom rugs is sure to provide inspiration for a piece that will brighten your morning, from unique modern freeform rugs to fluffy bedroom rugs that will make you want to curl up right there on the floor! We’ll look at contemporary bedroom rugs that will bring character to a bedroom lounge area, cheer up a bedroom workspace, run a line of comfort alongside your bed or spread out a large statement beneath....
In need of a little relaxation? Then again, who isn’t?! Chaise lounge chairs can help you get the rest you deserve while infusing your decor with the style it craves. Homes both big and small can benefit from the unmatched style that one of these chairs can bring. Whether you want to add a pop of color with a bold red lounge chair, refresh your exterior with pool chaise lounge chairs, or carve out a quiet reading nook with small chaise lounge chairs, we have you covered....
Sunlight and refreshing connections with Mother Nature make these modern dining rooms into irresistibly inviting spaces in which to gather, break bread and linger for a good while longer. In this varied collection of 51 dining rooms that connect with light and nature, we’ll take a look at botanical dining spaces that are filled with living greenery, dining rooms with linked courtyard designs, glass walls that break open indoor eating spaces to lush gardens and poolside terraces, plus outdoor dining rooms for an authentic al fresco experience....
If you’re thinking about getting a whole new dining set to update your kitchen, you should consider giving your table one last chance. Changing out just your chairs can have a surprisingly big impact on the look and feel of your dining area. Plus, it’s a great way to save money—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to do that!? By choosing the right chairs for your kitchen table or counter, you can not only embrace your desired decor style, but add some mega comfort as well....
Spaces both big and small sometimes call for a little extra flair. Be it a kitchen island that needs a splash of illumination or a bedroom begging for a bit of relaxed ambiance, look no further than a mini pendant light. Think of them as the icing on top an already fabulous design, they are a lighting solution that is both versatile and chic. Choose a stainless steel mini pendant to embrace a modern look or go a bit wild and pick a cherry red pendant for a youthful aesthetic....
Side tables might be small but they’re an essential part of a functional furniture arrangement. These helpful accents are always there to hold your hot cup of tea, to provide a resting place for the television remote, to hold magazines for your guests to peruse, and to serve as a convenient platform for your well-chosen table lamps. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite modern side tables for every room in the home – from stately picks for the living room to stylish bedside accents and every space in between....
Make your outdoor living spaces feel just as welcoming as your interior by centering your furniture arrangements with a comfortable outdoor area rug. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite outdoor area rug designs sure to elevate the atmosphere of a patio, balcony, poolside, or sunroom. Each one is made from strong weather-resistant materials to withstand the elements for all-season style. Explore styles ranging from bohemian chic to modern minimalist, and even themed selections like floral and nautical....
In a world where people often strive for the biggest and the best, there will always be a need for more compact alternatives – like the small sofas we’ve compiled below. Most “standard” size sofas measure somewhere in the neighborhood of 84 inches in length, often surpassing 100 inches or more. But these are rarely practical for compact floorplans or for supplemental seating in a home office or bedroom. For these situations, we’ve compiled a list of super stylish small size sofas – 80 inches and below for regular sofas, and 90 inches and below for sectionals....
Whether you decide to mount your TV on the wall or have it sit on a stand, a TV console is the perfect way to enrich your entertainment experience. Plus, by providing ample storage for your media essentials and a solution to stash away unsightly clutter, the right entertainment unit can also give your decor an extra injection of cleanliness and style. From units with remote controlled modern fireplaces that make catching up on your favorite TV shows extra cozy to sleek floating TV stands that keep your floor clear and your media organized, our collection includes it all....
