The dining room is the quintessential place to gather and share, whether you’re hosting a formal dinner party or just serving a weeknight meal. Smaller dining rooms bring an element of intimacy to gatherings large and small, though finding enough space for everyone to sit, eat and mingle can be a squeeze. Be ready for […]
Rectangular, round, oval or square – which dining table shape fits YOUR needs? Which shape (and size!) is right for your room decor and space, and what are the pros & cons of each style? Here’s your guide to picking the dining table shape! Rectangular Dining Table Design It is safe to say that a […]
In today’s post, I talk about 10 space-saving furniture and accessory pieces that will help maximize your space in a small apartment and create a comfortable living space – all without sacrificing functionality! 1. Foldable Chairs Foldable chairs are an amazing invention and are totally perfect for small living spaces. These foldable wooden chairs can be easily […]
Whether you have a patio, porch, balcony, or entire backyard, make the most of your extra space by creating an outdoor “room,” a sanctuary perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With cleverly arranging patio furniture and adding few simple design touches, the line between indoors and out can soften—and this extension of your home may become the most […]
Everything about John Abraham’s villa resonates a kind of peacefulness and warmth. Quite deserving, his house won the Best Home Award from the Indian Institute of Architectural Design in 2016. There are two floors in which the lower floor has an open plan with a living room, kitchen and dining room, combined into one seamless […]
If you’re looking to revamp your outdoor space this season, start by mixing and matching outdoor furniture. Designers like Suzanne Kasler, Bunny Williams and Miles Redd all prefer to mix and match outdoor furniture pieces on a porch or patio to create the same layered look they design for their indoor spaces. We’re showing you how you can put this […]
The kitchen is really the heartbeat of our homes. Not only is it where we cook our food, but it is also a great place to sit and chat with friends and family. Creating the perfect kitchen takes a little careful planning, but if you get it right, it can be a huge bonus for […]
Curate a home that expresses the true you. One of the pleasures of creating a home, whether your first or your latest, is finding the décor that turns it from a house or apartment into a home, suffused with warmth and personality. Here are some of the paths you can take to arrive at the […]
Blobs, waves, squiggles, twists—interior design’s latest trend is all about ditching the streamlined in favor of more relaxed forms. A revival of a concept born in the ‘90s, the “blobject” was all about fluidity and the absence of linear constructs. It was emulated in tech, architecture, and sculpture—and now, it’s easier than ever to incorporate into […]
f you’re lucky enough to have one in your floorplan, the dining room can be the crown jewel of the home. Unlike the kitchen counter, which tends to get crowded with, well, stuff, or the living room that needs constant vacuuming touch-ups (hello, four-legged housemates…), the dining room gets to exist in an idyllic in-between state—plates set, tapers […]