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Neutral rooms can get a bad rap. They’re often called boring or uninspiring or just plain dull. Being a neutral lover, I obviously disagree with this BUT, and it’s a big but, this can be true if a neutral room is missing one important design element — a statement piece which is what todays little…
It’s always fun to switch up your decor with each new season. And with cosy season here, it’s all about getting, well… cosy. Think deep autumnal hues, tactile fabrics like corduroy and boucle and lots of candles. That said, it can get pricey to refresh your home every season but not if you go to…
When we think about updating our homes or elevating them in any way, we usually think of the big stuff. We might have our eye on a high-end sofa or a gorgeous marble coffee table or something similar. Though these things can elevate a space, it’s the little, often overlooked details that make a big…
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, this home has so much charm and beauty. Designed by Annabell Kutucu Interior Design & Styling, the apartment boasts stunning architectural features which have been beautifully complemented with equally stunning interior design. The apartment is decorated throughout in a vintage modern style meaning there are plenty of aged, rustic pieces paired…
You’ve likely come across several design tips and tricks that can make a room look and feel bigger. While there are plenty of ideas out there, some are better known than others. One lesser known design element that can make any room look bigger is wooden flooring, especially when chosen and laid with intention. We…
Monochrome or black and white rooms are timeless but they can get a bad rap for being boring or bland. Other times they’re accused of being cold and clinical. But when done with intention, a monochrome palette can be one of the most striking looks and can have plenty of warmth and personality too. The…
Minimalist interiors are all about being calm and pared-back but sometimes they can look or feel a little cold. One easy and instant way to add some warmth is with a hint of brass which can transform a room. Brass can add depth and warmth to a room, without taking away from the clean aesthetic…
Lighting is so important in decor — both for creating the right mood and for aesthetics. It is a design detail that can totally transform a room, just by choosing the right lighting. While all the light sources in a room are important, the one that makes the most impact is the pendant light. Whether…
When we talk about style in the home, most of us think about stuff like lighting, throw cushions, furniture, curated shelves etc. But over the years, I’ve come to realise that true home style goes much deeper than just your decor and what you see in a home. Style isn’t just about how a home…
You’ve likely heard of colour drenching where you saturate every surface of a room in one colour or 2-3 shades of the same colour. Today’s home tour — of an apartment in Berlin — takes this idea a step further by saturating an entire apartment in different shades of pink. Aside from a green hallway,…
With the summer well and truly here, I thought it would be a good idea to talk more about outdoor spaces. I recently shared my garden makeover but that was more about the aesthetic transformation. Aside from aesthetics there’s plenty more that goes into planning and designing an outdoor space as I realised when renovating…
