We all love the idea of having beautiful and elegant “cover” houses, but we often fall into the trap you have to spend a lot of money to have them! Actually, it is a matter of using small attentions and a few tricks to immediately elevate the perception of our environments. I have talked about […]
And, also this year, the Pantone color of the year 2023, Viva Magenta, has arrived! (credits Pantone) “In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious […]
Neutral colors, mainly warm neutrals, are popular in interior design because they make rooms cozy, inviting, and relaxing. However, one must know how to use them to avoid making them flat and boring, that will lead to somewhat impersonal rooms. Choosing a neutral-colored palette often stems from the fear of making a mistake or overdoing […]
Today I would like to address the kitchen topic by seeing together the trends for 2023! The kitchen is the beating heart of the home, the room we experience most, not only for cooking and eating! So it must be carefully chosen and studied. Let’s see what the coming year brings! – GREEN COLOR Let’s […]
Some time ago, I had talked about 10 iconic lamps to know, but as you can imagine of famous designer lamps (here you can fine the Italian video), there are many more! So today I’d like to introduce you to 7 more. 1 – FALKLAND LAMP Designed by Bruno Munari in 1964 for the firm […]
A year or so ago, I talked about 15 Ikea items that, while remaining affordable, could give that refined touch to the home without making it clear where they came from… Well, today, I would like to add new products, always designer approved! 1 – APPLARYD This sofa is relatively recent, and as you can […]
I often hear the question: “How much does home staging cost?!” Albeit it is not easy to give a precise answer because the figure depends on so many factors: the size of the house, whether it is inhabited or not, the location of the house (i.e. ease of use)… let’s at least try to give […]
Having a scented home is very important for one’s well-being; in fact, scents, like light and colors, act on our psyche, making us feel good or not. We experience the home with all the senses, so also with the smell, and a scented home will elevate the perception of rooms by giving them a touch […]
A couple of weeks ago, we looked together at some tips for decorating a home in style (you can find it here), Today I would like to give more tips on decorating a home like a real pro!!! – AVOIDING VISUAL CHAOS Avoiding visual chaos will definitely make a big difference in the perception of […]
We are now in the last part of the year, and like every year, we start talking about home color trends for the coming year, each brand proposing its color of the year 2023. While waiting for the very familiar color of the year 2023 by Pantone, let’s see what other brands in the industry […]