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A contemporary sitting room with walnut wall and ceiling paneling, muted green marble flooring, a curvy off white sofa sitting on a rug with a geometric muted green pattern, a geometric pattern artwork hanging on the wall panel and mid-century inspired floor lamps on either side of this L-shaped sofa. Image copyright: Velvet Karatzas Interiors Atelier.

Upcoming Interior Design Trends for 2025: What’s on the Horizon
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Interior design is an ever-evolving art form, shaped by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship. As we move further into the year, certain materials, colors, and…

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View of a bright, white dining space with a black round table, white chairs against a white background and exposed timber beams on the ceiling. Image via Next.co.uk.

How to Create the Studio McGee Signature Style Look
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The Studio McGee signature look is a fresh iteration of the “Modern Farmhouse” style, that embraces comfort and a relaxed feel with elevated modern details. Some of you may be…

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Lifestyle image of a living room with floor to ceiling windows with a modern vibe and a blonde lady looking out, featuring the Fritz Hansen PK25 chair. Image: Nest.co.uk

Tips for the Making of a Happy Home
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According to SIRC, (Social Issues Research Centre – an independent, non-profit organisation), “the happiness of a home is independent of socio-economic group.” So what makes a happy home? It’s not…

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Texture overload. A dreamy off white contemporary sitting room with a brassy floor lamp, an off white sofa in boucle and a curvy armless chair also in creamy boucle. The Eichholtz Bond Chair. Image: Sweetpea & Willow.

Texture Trend Alert
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Texture is a huge interior design trend for 2022 and one of my favorite design elements. The flat finish drywall doesn’t seem to cut it anymore. It’s all about running…

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A model building of the Farnsworth House designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and completed in 1951. Image: Chisel and Mouse.

How Good Design Affects Our Wellness
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To live well, to be well, to have a chance in happiness, we all need to invest in good design. We can’t afford not to. Good design enables us to…

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This lifestyle image of a contemporary minimal sitting room with a green sofa, a green Ribbon Rug, and large windows resembles all of the interior design trends 2022. Image: Nest.co.uk.

Interior Design Trends 2022
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about the interior trends of 2022; what’s in, what’s out, what’s to come. The bottom line is that although interior trends do not…

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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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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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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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