You won’t find any cubicles here. The Parcs range aims to encourage workers to lounge–since lounges, after all, are where the ideas flow. As they told Wallpaper* : What is Parcs? Parcs is a new collection of furniture that we have designed for Bene. In any office people can often be productive and creative away from their desks so the idea was to create furniture–and by extension new meeting environments–that acknowledges this. The range includes [...]
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Spacing Out To tackle the narrow and open floor plan, Andrew chose a large sectional over a more traditional sofa. “It’s great for dividing spaces without making a room feel restrictive, ” he says. “The L-shaped arm almost acts like a wall between the seating area and the rest of the apartment.” Plus, it’s big on comfort—just what Kim wanted. “It’s what makes the living room feel comfortable and welcoming for me, ” Kim adds. “It’s where I spend the [...]
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Steps Part 1 Getting Started Ask permission first. Before you go shifting around your bed or other furniture, make sure you have the go-ahead from parents, partners, roommates, or landlords, to make sure it s ok to move stuff around. This can also be a good opportunity to ask for a helping hand when moving time comes. Don t attempt to move especially large furniture by yourself. If you re going to try to move a big dresser or a bed, you need at least [...]
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Clean lines, sleek surfaces, sculptural forms… There’s a lot to love about contemporary furnishings, but they can come with a serious intimidation factor—especially if you naturally gravitate to more-traditional pieces. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite classic-meets-contemporary spaces from the stylish homes we’ve toured. Let them inspire you to embrace a modern moment of your own. In the Living Room A touch of modern edge can make a classically [...]
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Do me a favor and look up at your ceiling. Thanks. Now let me politely ask, “Why the hell did you just leave your drywall ceiling blank but paint your drywalled walls a color? No, I’m not yelling; I just don’t really understand. White drywall ceilings are fantastic under very specific circumstances: A: They’re part of an all-white-aesthetic. B: The ceilings are coffered or clad with beadboard or tongue-and-groove wood painted white. C: You’re broke [...]
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Between 1948 and 1955, nearly two-thirds of all American families bought a television set—and a revolution in social life and popular culture was launched. In this fascinating book, Lynn Spigel chronicles the enormous impact of television in the formative years of the new medium: how, over the course of a single decade, television became an intimate part of everyday life. What did Americans expect from it? What effects did the new daily ritual of [...]
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Decorating a living and dining room with inspirational photos is a great way to make sure that you always have something nice wherever you look. Decorate a living and dining room with inspirational photos with help from an interior and life designer in this free video clip. URL: Embed: Video Transcript Hi, I m Carol Ruth Weber of Weber Life Design here at Safavieh Home Furnishings wonderful outlet center to talk about decorating a living room or dining [...]
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Don t let space constraints cramp your style. Setting up a Pinterest-worthy home is easier than you think. Want more tips? Here are 8 tips from our stylists for designing a small room, apartment or home. 1. Scale down (and style up) Considering scale—the visual size of objects in relation to one another—is key. Small spaces can quickly become overwhelmed by even one disproportionately sized couch so stay away from over-scaled furniture. Instead, pair [...]
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Lindsay Ballard There’s no question that paint can completely change the feel of a room. But did you know that the way you apply paint can change the room as well? It absolutely can! Using the Glidden paint Room Visualizer, we’re put together some different living room paint schemes—so you can see what a difference paint can really make. Let’s start with a grouping of neutral, complementary paint colors. Here we are looking at Pewter Grey , Raindrop [...]
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When you have a large piece of furniture such as a sectional sofa, you need to make sure that whatever you hang above it is substantial enough to visually match the weight of your sofa. In some cases, one large piece of artwork will do the trick, in other situations a series of pieces are needed to fill the large wall space. To help visualize your display, lay the pieces out on the floor or map them out using Painter’s tape to determine the best possible [...]
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Whenever we ask readers why they don t entertain more often, lack of space inevitably crops up as a recurring reason. Although space can definitely limit the types of parties you host (it might not be a great idea to have a kegger in your studio apartment), it shouldn t keep you from inviting smaller groups of friends over for a dinner party. Here are five ways to make room for a dining table, even if you live in a few hundred square feet. Define [...]
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Because most apartments are boxy, it s fun to add some curves. Designer Libby Langdon suggests round tables, chairs with a curve and rugs that are either shaped or adorned with spirals and dots. Lighten Up A light rug can open up your room and make it feel larger,says Langdon. A bound carpet remnant can work great. If your apartment came with stained or dark wall-to-wall carpeting, cover it up with a rug in a lighter hue. Go With Curtains You don [...]
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Maybe you recently bought a home or perhaps you’re now empty nesters – and you might have a spare room that’s teeming with possibilities. Sure, you could turn it into a guest bedroom, complete with a comfortable bed and unique artwork, but why perpetuate that “spare” identity, only making use of it on occasion? It’s time to convert that square footage in a fun way. Have you ever dreamt of having a walk-in closet or a family game room? Here are five [...]
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As a freelancer who makes her own hours, I’ve learned a few things about personal momentum. I’m a morning person, and my peak productive time is before 10:00am. If I start my day by sitting at the desk at, say, 5:00am, and digging in on actual work, I’ll keep going all day. If I start the day by, say, cleaning the kitchen or folding laundry or phaffing about on the interwebs, I’m in trouble. And if, God forbid, I sit on the couch and flip on The Today [...]
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Do you live in a small apartment? Many of us do, whether by choice or necessity. We often get the feeling that some of the projects we present on Freshome don’t get the attention they deserve. And the ideas presented in these 30 small apartment designs below are definitely worth a second look. Most of you are probably looking for clever ways to enhance the space in your home, which is why we decided to compile this post. Every photo below is linked [...]
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Create a modern living room with Room & Board furniture and accessories. Inspired by the enduring design movements of the past, including Shaker, Asian, Mid-century Modern, Scandinavian and Art & Crafts, we create furniture that blends modern style with a timeless, classic look. Whether we’re designing sofas and accent chairs or accent tables and living room storage, we focus on quality. We partner with American furniture makers to bring you [...]
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When size in your living room is limited, it s important to consider how best to use each aspect of the space in an organized fashion. A small living room may be limited by its size, but designed with thoughtfulness and few tricks, you can make the space feel larger than it is while maintaining a cozy feel. Keeping a small living room clutter free is a matter of designating spaces for items, keeping them in their proper places and a little bit of [...]
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A well-lit living room requires a combination of ambient, accent and task lighting. In this living room, recessed fixtures cast general lighting, wall-mounted lights showcase artwork and an adjustable floor lamp provides light for reading. Design by Andreas Charalambous Track Lighting Sleek, low-voltage track lighting highlights artwork in this living room and gives the space a soft, ambient glow. A table lamp provides task lighting for the seating [...]
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When designing your dream home, it has always been important to have main rooms that are going to reflect your family’s personality and style. While decorating your house, it can become increasingly difficult to expand your ideas into a specific space. With some rooms, it can be easier to create a general design for a room. However, for main central rooms like the lounge room, maintaining a style in a room that reflects the family’s style and doing [...]
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Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us What happens when artwork takes center stage in a home? Rather than adding art as an afterthought, even a single favored piece can easily serve as a perfect anchor for the rest of the room. The following images explore a variety of ways to make home artwork serve as more than just a focal point, but as a unifying feature within an interior design. The techniques employed here are clever and diverse: [...]
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Watching television, receiving guests or reading a good book with atmospheric light - the living room is used in many ways. The living room lighting requirements are accordingly high. Only several light sources add structure and atmosphere to a room and its facilities. Keyword: accent lighting! Your living room in the right light with out tips! What it is necessary to keep in mind? Luminous flux, light colour and the right living room lamps. Overall [...]
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Conversion of the last 2 floors of the Kempinski Residences and Suites from a luxury suite into a Sky Lounge bar with a panoramic view to the city of Doha. The project is divided in two parts, as per floor levels 61st and 62nd. The lower one, open to the public, consists of a double height space for hosting various events and a lounge area, along the glass façade, both with a view to the city. The upper level is the VIP area (skybox) with a double [...]
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Small Talk A sitting area in a small master bedroom needn t gobble up untold floor space. This sweet grouping uses petite chairs paired with a tiny table. Medium gray on the slanted ceiling promotes a cozy feel while a shelf and cabinet tucked in neatly beside the fireplace maximize storage and keep reading material close at hand. Double Duty Look for pieces that can serve multiple purposes to boost function in your small master bedroom. The bedside [...]
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While some shoppers opt to buy a bedroom set to make sure all the pieces go together, you call also mix and match to create your own personal style. Make sure you have these bedroom furniture essentials so you can live in comfort: Beds: Your bed should be the focal point of your bedroom. Panel beds and Sleigh beds can help achieve a traditional look, while other designs like the Four Post Bed can help your bedroom make a big statement. With so many [...]
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