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Dark poetry prevails in this beautiful bathroom with black details (faucet, sink, mirror frame). The brass accessories compliment the dark setting in the most elegant way. Image by Argos.

Home Improvements Chapter 9: Bathrooms

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Well hello there! Finally, I decided that it’s time to continue my home improvements thread. This time it’s about beautiful bathroom improvement ideas – for the kind of bathroom that…

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This is one of Elisabeth's vignettes.A cozy vignette with a two seater sofa, a coffee table, a gallery wall as a backdrop and plenty of candles to add that hygge vibe.

Hygge Design Envy: The Danish Home

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Today I’m excited because, just recently, I stumbled upon the work of an interior stylist that got my attention and wanted to share it with you all. Why the excitement?…

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View of a room with a clothing rack in front of a window with white sheer curtain and a round tall concrete planter pot against a gray microcement wall

5 Reasons Why Microcement is Designer’s Matter Envy

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Hello there! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything concerning design for I was away on summer vacation. Yeehh! Promise, I’ll be posting my impressions, review, and tips…

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A housing complex of low rise white washed buildings in a typical Cycladic architecture in Paros.

La Dolce Vita Living in the Greek Islands

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Every year during the summer, most Greeks long to travel to the Greek islands. The Cycladic island complex in the Aegean Sea is by far a top favorite destination. Although,…

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A super stylish living room with an art gallery wall on a taupe hue wall, a muted beige curved velvet sofa and behind a marble table top on a black steel frame. Image by Nest.

Marvelous Marble

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After a week of hard work, the blog’s makeover is mostly over. It finally looks like I truly want it. Any feedback of course would be greatly appreciated. But, time…

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A contemporary space with a home office desk and a white sofa in front of three windows with Venetian blinds. Image: Abstract House.

Venetian Blinds…A Sight for Sore Eyes

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It was Monday morning when I began prepping for this week’s post. I had several ideas in mind, but I decided to go for the least trendy yet, probably one…

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A Fritz Fryer pendant light over a side table creating a beautiful ambiance in this cozy bedroom. Image by Fritz Fryer.

Lights :: The Basics

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I’ve been wanting to write a post about lighting for a long time now. For some reason, something always happened and I kept on postponing it, until now. It just…

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The Brdr. Krüger ARV Dining Chair standing in front of a wooden entrance. The noticeable attribute of this image is the color harmony and that includes the beige like terrazzo flooring. Image by Nest.

Terrazzo’s New Age

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One of the oldest composite materials ever is on the comeback with a modern take – terrazzo. It is one of the newest trends in the design industry. Most of…

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A large home library room with two Fritz Hansen Plenum armchairs that make a huge statement yet provide an incredible sense of discreteness. Image by Nest.

Style a Bookcase like a Pro!

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Reading is always a good idea. Books are priceless possessions that accumulate over the years. Even at this digital era where cell-phones, tablets and all those gadgets that help us…

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A stylish high end living room of a flat in Hong Kong with a maximalist attitude. Via Brabbu Design Forces.

More is MORE! Hello Maximalism!

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Minimalism by definition is characterized by simple massive forms and extreme spareness. Although, at first it was a movement in sculpture and art, it soon took over music, fashion and…

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