Scandinavian design has been reigning supreme for the past few years, but are people starting to get tired of its cool minimalism? The rise in popularity of maximalism and bohemian decor indicates that at least some people are. But what if you’re tired of minimalism but don’t want to go full on maximalist? Enter Italian… Read More Che Bello! Five Ways to Embrace Italian Modernism
Astrid’s back at it again, making predictions about what’s going to be hot in interior design. This time she’s not looking at furniture, but what you’ll be hanging on your walls. No room is complete without a piece of art, and Astrid’s figured out what the next big trend in artwork will be. Today we’ll… Read More Astrid Predicts: Neon Artwork
Some people may be skeptical about working with their significant other. But the husband and wife team behind AphroChic wouldn’t have it any other way. Started in 2007 by Jeanine, a former policy attorney, and Bryan, a PhD student, AphroChic was a way for them to escape the stresses of work while sharing their passion… Read More Sitting With…Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of AphroChic
This week’s spotlight is actually a bit of a two-for-one deal. Hudson Valley Lighting has their design studio in New York’s Hudson River Valley and is endlessly inspired by the natural wonders that surround them. Besides the beauty of nature they also get inspiration from the cosmopolitan glamour of Manhattan, the strong architectural history of… Read More Spotlight On: Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting
Some people want everything to be brand new, and can’t see the value of objects that may be past their prime. But some designers are able to look at old, abandoned things and see a new life for them. This practice of reclaiming and re-purposing old wood is good for the environment since it uses… Read More Spotlight On: Thomas Bina
One lens through which to look at a culture is through its architecture. Looking at Vietnam’s architecture you can see their own unique designs, but also the influence of Chinese and French design from the times those cultures imposed themselves on Vietnam. Today Vietnamese design continues to come into its own, taking from all aspects… Read More Design Destinations: Vietnam
Minimalism as both a philosophy and interior design trend is still going strong, but there is a growing number of people who are tired of seeing sparsely decorated spaces. One way people are pushing back against minimalism is by turning to Victorian style. Named for the architecture and design that emerged during the reign of… Read More Fit For A Queen: How to Get Victorian Modern Style
Lighting is such an important aspect of interior design. It needs to be able to do its job illuminating your space, but you also want it to look good while doing so. Fortunately there are a lot of lighting options available these days, so whether you like traditional style or contemporary it’s pretty easy to… Read More Spotlight On: Frandsen Lighting
You may have heard the term “Jungalow” being thrown around, and you’ve almost certainly seen Jungalow style making the rounds on Instagram and Pinterest. But what is it? Jungalow is the name that designer Justina Blakeney coined to describe her home and also named her design studio and blog. The term is a portmanteau word of… Read More Welcome to the Jungalow: Four Essentials for Dreamy Modern Bohemian Style
You sit down on them every day, but how often do you really stop to look at chairs? If you’re like us you look at them a lot, because you appreciate great furniture design. But we’re willing to bet a lot of people don’t really notice. But you should take notice, because once you do,… Read More Take A Seat: Five of the Coolest Lounge Chairs Around