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A stylish living and dining room overlooking at the garden views of Jardin de Luxembourg, in Paris. Image: Boca do Lobo.

A Chic Parisian Apartment With an Artistic Flair

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It is so easy to fall in love with a city like Paris, let alone a chic apartment like this, located at the Jardin du Luxembourg. Such a prime location,…

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Best of two worlds: A contemporary living room in the foreground and a open plan kitchen in the foreground. Image: Sofology.

7 Tips on Styling Kitchen Open Shelves

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Kitchen open shelves, dramatic marble backsplash and an open living space concept in full design bloom. Via Sofology. Contemplating kitchen open shelves? Imagine you could erase all of your upper…

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The stunning velvet - Athena - armchair by Koket in Pantone's Very Peri color.

Pantone Color of the Year 2022: ‘Veri Peri’

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Veri Peri is a made-up name for a made-up Pantone color. It’s the first time ever that the Pantone institute decided to develop a new color that seeks to reflect…

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A dining space with an organic vibe, all in beige colors with a garden view after sunset hour, featuring the Tanit S/61 suspension light. Via: Nedgis.

My Top 5 Benjamin Moore Beige Paints

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Just the other day, I stumbled upon a hardcover book by Carlos Mota: Beige Is Not a Color. The title alone of this coffee table book is super catchy AND…

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A small, stylish living room with a single window door. Image: Elton Rocha for Culto.

The Blue Apartment Tour

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There is something so alluring about living in a small apartment – if it’s done right, like this one. Imagine all of the conveniences and comforts of modern living, in…

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The Carl Hansen BK10 outdoor dining setup in the foreground and a pool in the background. Image: Nest.co.uk.

10 of the best minimalist outdoor chairs

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Outdoor season is here with rising temperatures and a compelling urge to work and live in better terms. As such, outdoor chairs that will make living (or working) outdoors more…

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A bright contemporary tone on tone warm minimal living room with several light fixtures, plenty of natural light and curvy furniture to sit on. Image via Nest.co.uk.

Living Big in a Small Space

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The thrill of decorating a home should never be ruled by the square footage or budget. That is why this post is all about interior tips for celebrating ‘living big…

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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…

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A modern, eye catching wall light for a soft light that can be customised. Via Nedgis.com.

Ultimate Gray and Illuminating :: Pantone Colors of the Year 2021

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Last year, “Pantone played it safe and still missed the mark by picking Classic Blue as its colour of the year for 2020,” according to Michel Ogundehin. Personally, I don’t quite agree with…

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A sensory object to relieve stress in children undergoing medical treatment is one of the most notable design innovations presented in DDW2020. Via: Aiki © Studio Uncoated, Graphic design Ieva Valule.

Dutch Design Week 2020 :: 7 Design Innovation Highlights

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During Dutch Design Week 2020, all virtual by the way, I stumbled upon several design innovations that struck a very sensitive chord in me. They are the kind that awaken…

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