Up Close and Personal

 
 
Challenge: Furniture lines every wall. What can you do?
 

Mirror, Mirror

 
 
Challenge: You can't put holes in your walls. What can you do?
 

Splashes of Color for Bland Built-Ins

 
 
Challenge: Bland built-ins. What can you do?
 

Adding Interest to Neutral Decor

 
 
Designed by Yu Ken Space Design in Taiwan, this predominantly neutral toned interior exhibits an interesting edge not always found in such schemes; we take a closer study on how this refreshing result can be achieved.
 

21 Luscious Living Rooms

 
 
With so much of our down time spent in our living rooms, and much of our entertaining of family and friends there, we all would like an area that makes a homey yet stylish statement that we can be truly proud of. We've compiled a collection of 23 luscious living rooms to get your ideas flowing on how to create a lounge that makes just the right statement.
 

Apartment For A Young Family

 
 
Created for a young family with a small child, this compact apartment features all the basic elements required to live fully and more.  Russian design firm, Design Cafe, set about the project to utilize every inch possible for living space without sacrificing a hip, young aesthetic.
 

The Endless Possibility: Stools

 
 
Stools are one of the most versatile items for all interiors. Personally, I love to change things around all the time. But there are only so many ways you can change around your sofa or dining table. Stools on the other hand, can be moved around endlessly, with endless uses.
 

Electric Love: A Barcelona Restoration

 
This restored home boldly preserves the original 20th century Barcelona architectural features, including the mouldings embellishing the walls and ceilings, and the decorative floors and doors.  These traditional design features, paired with an unexpected selection of furniture, objects and artworks, creates a home that is all together challenging, intriguing and filled with personality.
 

Pile On the Pillows for More Inviting

 
 
Challenge: The room doesn't feel inviting. What can you do?
 

Curtain Call for Low Ceilings

 
 
Challenge: You have low ceilings. What can you do?
 

Craft Room & Home Studio Ideas

 
 
Craft rooms and home studios are usually busy places buzzing with activity. These are the home offices of creative people whose spaces often reveal so much about themselves. In this post we limit the images to those that feature rooms that are not too high tech. No cool computer setups, ergonomic workstations or geeky decor in them; just plain old school creative rooms!
 

Creative Workspaces

 
 
These days more and more people find themselves working from home, which calls for studies and makeshift design studios in our houses; whether you have a study cum bedroom, a dedicated spare room office, or your own computer clad corner of the living room, we hope you will find inspiration in these creative workspaces.
 

14 Brilliantly Lit Interior Visualizations



Ukrainian interior visualizer Antonina has a portfolio spanning many spaces in many countries. Her work reflects a brilliant eye towards showing interiors with their most fresh, light-filled potential. Here we share a collection of some of her favorite works from a private residence in Sauvignon to a pizzeria in Odessa.

12 Kid’s Bedrooms with Cool Built-Ins



There's no room in the home that puts built-ins to better use than a child's bedroom. From study desks to closets to covered storage, you'll find built-ins solve the messy clutter dilemma associated with many kids spaces. Take a look at twelve brilliant built-in configurations and solutions for both boy and girl rooms.

Swedish White Heirloom Apartment



A quiet, peaceful farm within the city of Linnestaden, Sweden provides the setting for this charming last century apartment set in a 18 unit condominium. It's been recreated with a cheery open-plan living space, throw-back heirloom styling and modern convenience.

Floral Arrangments You Could Try This Spring

 
 
Flowers soften any room and make soft rooms positively dreamy, but they can also add unexpected dimensions to modern, even industrial spaces. Feminine selections are often reduced to a combination of, or a choice between: Lisianthus, Peonies, Roses, Dahlias or Tulips and being the most fashionable of the season, are the first to be featured.