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Bedroom: 6 mistakes that will ruin your sleep!

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The bedroom is where we spend a third of our lives, and it’s where we should successfully get a good, restorative sleep to recharge our batteries and face the following day.

Proper bedroom design becomes truly vital, as the risk, otherwise, is to spoil your rest.

The bedroom should give us a feeling of calm, relaxation, and serenity to promote sleep.

Let’s see how to design the bedroom, regardless of its size, style, or budget available!

1 – PAY ATTENTION TO COLORS

Color has a powerful psychological impact (I talked about it here), so it’s paramount to have a relaxing color palette!

The colors should be soft and inviting.

Neutral colors are definitely a great choice, but in general, you can also choose colors like blues and greens, which remind us of nature’s colors!

You can also combine these colors to create a pleasant, calming, and relaxing palette.

(credits: athoughtfulplaceblog.com; Domino)

If your home has a vibrant color palette, you don’t have to give it up for your bedroom.

Just make it more neutral by adding white for light colors or black for dark colors.

If you love vibrant colors, you can still use them but in littler elements, like pillows or decorative blankets.

That will allow you to have that vibrant touch while maintaining a calm and serene mood.

(credits: homesweethome.co; etsy.com)

2 – PAY ATTENTION TO LIGHT

For a good rest, it’s essential that the room is completely dark; it has been scientifically proven.

If you have blinds that can be fully closed, adjustable slatted shutters, or blackout shutters, you won’t have any problems.

However, if that’s not the case, it’s essential to use the proper curtains to darken the room.

If you like draped curtains, you can opt for double-layered curtains with sheer panels and blackout ones.

If you find double-layered drapery too classic and prefer a more modern look, you can always mix two types of curtains!

You can combine draped curtains with roller blinds.

For example, you could have sheer draped curtains with a blackout roller blind, or vice versa!

(credits: inredningshjalpen.com; lillytaylorinteriors)

There’s also the option of having double-layered roller blinds for an ultra-modern style.

Whichever type of double-layered curtains you choose, not only will help darken the room better but also add some movement and contrast, creating visual interest.

The colors of the curtains, needless to say, should harmonize with the rest of the room’s colors.

(credits: tau.com austarchitect.com)

3 – PAY ATTENTION TO THE LIGHTING

In the bedroom, lighting must also be designed to promote sleep!

It will be crucial to choose, thus, bulbs with a warm color temperature, around 2700 degrees Kelvin.

This temperature reminds one of the sunsets and helps cellular relaxation.

Also, be careful with the wattage of the bulbs: they should not be too strong!

You can put some additional, punctual lights in the closet area to see better, but stay soft in the rest of the room.

Another great idea is to use lampshades that can further soften the light!

(credits: essenziale-hd.com; lights.com)

4 – TAKE CARE OF THE BED

To sleep well, the bed must be comfortable and inviting.

First and foremost, you should choose a suitable bed frame, mattress, and pillows according to your needs.

Then, it’s paramount to select the right bedsheets that are soft and pleasant to the touch, making you feel embraced and welcomed.

In addition to well-known fabrics like cotton, linen, and silk, you may not be aware of bamboo sheets!

They are said to be very soft, hypoallergenic, and temperature-regulating, preventing night sweats.

They are also reputed to be fantastic for skin and hair care, similar to silk.

(credits: halemercantileco.com; ellos.se)

Make your bed inviting and attractive by “dressing it up.”

Use a beautiful bedspread or duvet, and add a blanket at the foot of the bed made of a different material to create some movement and subtle contrast.

Also, add some decorative pillows to add a touch of playfulness, patterns, and colors.

A well-cared-for bed not only adds a touch of elegance to the room but also makes it pleasant and enticing.

It will make going to bed even more enjoyable!

(credits: oneaffirmation.com; zdesignathome.com)

5 – KEEP THINGS TIDY!

Beyond the purely aesthetic aspect, having a cluttered or overly crowded bedroom creates a subconscious disturbance that can hinder a good night’s sleep.

It’s vital, therefore, to keep the room well-organized and everything in its place.

In addition to traditional furniture, you can add more storage under the bed or as a bench or ottoman.

If you have an open nightstand, consider placing baskets underneath to store items that may be visually bothersome.

(credits: urbanoutfitters.com; joyfulderivatives.com)

That applies to decorations as well!

Avoid having too many pictures on the walls; it’s better to have a single large piece that serves as a focal point.

(credits: Laura Resen; stylecurator.com.au)

6 – BRING NATURE INTO THE BEDROOM

I couldn’t conclude without mentioning this point.

By now, we have established that the idea that having plants in the bedroom is harmful is incorrect (if you missed it, you find the interview with Simona, aka “Nina the urban gardener,” here).

On the contrary, Simona tells us that some plants even have purifying properties and, thus, they are beneficial to our health.

Having plants in the bedroom is psychologically beneficial because it makes us feel closer to nature, which aids relaxation.

They can only be vases with branches and leaves, but if space allows, you could even have large pots with big plants!

You can also enhance the ambiance with natural fragrances such as lavender, lemon balm, or chamomile.

These scents are subtle, relaxing, and promote sleep.

(credits: westwing.it; ingredientsldn.com)

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

If you feel that your home, or some environment of it, does not reflect you enough, do not wait any longer and book your consultancy!

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Design elements: 6 iconic sofas that made history

Here we go again to the design elements rubric! Today we talk about iconic sofas that have made history!

If you are interested in this rubric, here is the playlist with all the videos!

1 – CHESTERFIELD SOFA

It is one of the most famous sofas, born in 18th century England.

The sofa is named after the British town of the same name because it was commissioned by Lord Philip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield precisely.

The name, to be exact, comes from the name of the earl’s fiefdom because he actually lived in London.

Always very elegant, the count sought a comfortable seat that would not crease his clothes.

It took its cue from the interior seats of carriages of the time and the couches of the French court.

Its unique feature is its manufacturing called capitonné, which consists of the use of buttons placed in a network of lozenges.

It is a sofa with soft padding and was born with leather upholstery, but you can now find it in every color and fabric.

It has also changed slightly in design over the years, but still very recognizable!

There are also armchairs and ottomans.

The Chesterfield sofa is highly stylish, and, despite its classic connotation, it can really fit into any style!

Little curiosity Chesterfield sofas and armchairs are widely used in movies and TV series!!!

2 –  MARALUNGA SOFA

Designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina brand in 1973.

It is a soft and cozy-looking sofa, the forerunner of adjustable-back sofas.

Its story is peculiar because it was born from a “rejection.” In fact, Vico Magistretti presented a prototype sofa to Cesare Cassina, but the latter was unconvinced and apparently punched the prototype.

The impact was so strong that the backrest folded, and this was the inspiration for Magistretti to create Maralunga with the headrest that folds forward, giving the option of having a high or low backrest.

That is a real innovation in both the lines and the possibility of adapting the backrest to different needs!

Folding the headrest is made possible by a bicycle chain in the backrest padding.

Maralunga is a series that sees 2-seater and 3-seater sofas, armchairs, and ottomans; it was born in leather, but today it is also found in fabric and different colors.

It fits perfectly with minimalist, modern, and contemporary styles.

The Maralunga series was awarded the Compasso d’Oro at the 11th edition in 1979!

 

3 – LC2 SOFA

It was created in 1928 by the team of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand for the Tonet company, now produced by Cassina.

It came into being under the name “Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèl,” meaning grand comfort armchair, small model.

Also LC is actually a series that has a 2-seater and 3-seater sofa, armchair, and ottoman.

Despite its considerable age, this sofa definitely has a modern and minimalist design.

It has an outer steel frame that supports it, with white or black leather cushions with soft padding inside.

This series, too, is now found in different fabrics and colors, and even the frame no longer exists only in pure steel but can be colored.

To make these seats as comfortable as possible, Le Corbusier carefully studied the proportions of the human body.

The outer frame, rather than hidden by padding, is a great innovation that breaks with convention.

The frame is made from flat and tubular steel pieces welded together to support the entire structure.

This series boasts numerous imitations!

4 – STRIPS SOFA

Designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1972.

It is a modular and removable sofa, much loved for its versatility and practicality: in fact, you can configure it in many ways: sofas, armchairs, sofa beds…

Initially, it should have been called “Christo” in tribute to the American artist of the same name.

In fact, the idea for these sofas was inspired by the wrap-around at the Leonardo da Vinci monument that the artist did in the early 1960s.

In fact, Boeri begins by bundling a quilt with ropes, represented by the stitching of the squares in the final product!

The product has evolved over time: it was born with a low backrest, later modified in 1975.

Then they added feet and made other minor changes until the 1986 final version.

In addition to modularity, the innovative idea is that the design is based on the covering and not the structure.

The padding, made of non-deformable polyurethane, ensures a certain comfort of the seat.

It is part of the permanent collections of many museums, including the Milan Triennale and MoMa in New York.

He won the Compasso d’Oro award in 1979.

Little curiosity: in the sofa bed version, the cover unzips and becomes a sleeping bag!

5 – THE DOLLS SOFA

Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B between 1970 and 1972.

This sofa is basically a big cushion in all its parts.

Using Bellini’s own words, this sofa “is not upholstered in fabric, but is constructed of fabric”!

The structure, in fact, is actually the lining of the sofa itself.

The success of this sofa also comes from the product’s creative and provocative advertising campaign.

Photographer Oliviero Toscani and model Donna Jordan, Andy Warhol’s muse, who poses bare-breasted and in daring poses, were called in.

At the Salone del Mobile that year, some posters of these photographs were exposed, and the model’s breasts were censored with a black stripe.

That gave more resonance to the advertising campaign and consequently to the sofa!

In 2007, the designer was recalled so that he could modernize the product, which, in fact, was streamlined and made coverable.

And the Advertising Campaign was again entrusted to photographer Oliviero Toscani who proposed dolls of the new millennium!

The sofa the Dolls exists in 2 and 3-seater sofa and armchair versions!

This sofa was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979!

 

6 – CAMALEONDA SOFA

Like the previous one, this one was also designed by Mario Bellini in 1970 for B&B.

The name comes from the union of two words chameleon and onda (wave)

The first denotes the ability of this product to adapt to any environment the second indicates the sinuous shapes characteristic of this product.

It is not a “simple” modular sofa but also transformable!

Thanks to a system of hooks, in addition to being able to join different modules together, this sofa can change faces by removing, putting on, or moving backs and armrests!

And this really allows you to have a different sofa every day and change the face of the environment!!!

It is a product designed to be eco-friendly.

The sofa is a capitonné padded with polyurethane, has a removable cover, and the lining is a synthetic fabric, dracon, made from recycled pet.

Backrests and armrests and the bases of the various modules are made of wood panels, again emphasizing the sustainable nature of the product.

The feet are no exception to the concern for nature and are made of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified beech.

This certification ensures that the wood comes from environmentally friendly, socially beneficial, and eco-sustainable forest management!

This sofa is suitable for all styles!

THE 70S AND 80S WERE PROSPEROUS YEARS FOR SOFAS!!

As you may have noticed, the 1970s-80s were very prosperous for the birth of original and iconic sofas that still make history today.

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

If you feel that your home, or some environment of it, does not reflect you enough, do not wait any longer and book your consultancy!

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Decorating walls with artwork: here’s how to do it!

Knowing how many and which artwork to have for decorating the walls of your home may seem like child’s play, but it’s not!

The risk of an unpleasant result is really just around the corner.

The wall can be considered a blank canvas, a showcase to show who you are through colors, shapes, and compositions!

And sometimes, that’s where the difficulty is: you risk putting too many different things that create confusion!

Being able to decorate the wall correctly, on the other hand, will make the room unique and special, which will tell who you are!

Paintings and photos have a special meaning for each of us, and the emotions they provoke in us depend on personal experiences and stories.

While it is an emotional process, as happens with home decorating, some steps can help in this choice for harmonious walls that speak of you!

Let’s look at them together!

– EVALUATE THE STYLE YOU HAVE CHOSEN FOR THE DECOR

Whether you have already furnished or are in the process of doing so, the choice of style will condition how you can decorate the walls!

In fact, each style has distinctive features that the decorations must also follow.

The artwork should therefore complement and enhance materials and colors typical of that style.

If you choose a Scandinavian style, you will select photos and pictures in neutral or pastel colors to enhance the typical colors of this style.

Or, if you opt for a shabby style, you will look for “romantic” paintings and photos to keep the characteristic mood of the style!

Of course, you might also decide to create some visual interest by placing artwork in contrast to your chosen color palette or style.

This choice is very characterizing, so do it consciously if you really love this contrast!

(credits: elledecor.com; janetclarkathome.com)

– WILL THE ARTWORK(S) BE THE ROOM’S FOCAL POINT?

In every room, it is paramount to have a focal point, an area we give the most importance to, and that we want to be the first thing you see when you enter.

(if you want to know more about the focal points I talk about them here)

Each room, however, can have only one focal point; otherwise, it would be confusing.

Is the wall where you want to put the artwork(s) the room’s focal point, or not?

The choice of hanging pieces will obviously be different:

– if it is a focal point, then it will have to be a piece of some impact,

– otherwise, it will have to be an element that complements but “softer.”

(credits: Studio Bomb; scandinaviastandard.com)

– SCALE AND PROPORTIONS

It happens very often to have too small paintings compared to the wall and/or furniture placed underneath.

A painting that is too small makes the wall appear unfinished, while if it is too large, it will create visual clutter!

A painting, or a gallery of artworks, must be proportionate, not only to the wall where you will hang it but also to the furniture in the room.

If you hang a picture above your bed, sofa, or an item of furniture, this picture should be 2/3 the width of the piece of furniture.

It is one of the measures that matter in furniture; I talk about it here.

If you choose to put only one picture on a wall and nothing else, this should take up 60 to 75 percent of the wall!

Smaller would be lost and seem to be randomly placed there; larger would suffocate the environment.

(credits: Etsy- ArttideArt; Knoll)

– GALLERY WALL

An alternative to a single artwork is to create a gallery wall with pieces of different sizes.

That definitely creates some movement that can generate a playful atmosphere.

Correctly choosing the pieces to use for the composition could be a bit challenging.

There must be a common element that binds them together!

It could be the subject, the colors, or the frames!

Create, prudentially, your composition on the floor first to see if everything is harmonious.

Also, try different arrangements to choose the one you really like and represent the most!

Then use pieces of paper or cardboard of the same size as the frame, mark the position of the hooks too, and fix these sheets to the wall with paper tape.

This will also allow you to see if the composition is proportionate to the wall and especially to check the heights!

When you are sure everything is okay, plant the nails and replace the paper with the real frames!

(credits:  The Chrishelle Factor; Anna K. Cottrell)

– ATTENTION TO HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES

As mentioned earlier, another thing to consider is the heights at which you hang and, in the case of composition, the distances between the various elements too.

If a painting is hung too high, it will seem to “fly” and be a stand-alone piece!

In the case of multiple paintings, it will be confusing if they are too close; if they are too far apart, they will not seem to belong to the same composition.

The heights and distances to know are:

– every artwork (or composition) center should be at eye level, between 145 and 160 cm from the ground.

– the distance between the picture and the sofa or bed should be around 15 to 25 cm

– in case of compositions, the frames should be spaced 5 to 10 cm apart.

(credits: Etsy)

– BE CAREFUL HOW YOU BRING BACK THE COLORS IN THE REST OF THE ROOM!

We saw earlier that paintings should echo the style and colors of your furniture to complement and enhance.

One mistake I have seen people make is to match the exact colors, for example, of the sofa!

In this way, it becomes a bit too much!

If it is good to pick up the colors, it is also excellent to pick them up in different saturations and shades!

You stay in the palette, but you also create some movement and rhythm!

Also pay attention to the patterns and textures present and maybe pick them up in the paintings!

One example, if you have a lot of natural wood in your home, images of nature, such as the forest, are a powerful reminder!

(credits: Amazon)

– FRAMES YES OR NO?

Frames, in general, even the simplest ones, give a touch of elegance and “solemnity,” while canvas alone creates more informal atmospheres.

Usually, unframed canvases are less expensive than framed ones, my advice is to avoid buying those generic canvases, which you find on a large scale.

Get original paintings instead; they will definitely have a different impact!

In the case of frames with glass, pay attention to the lighting to avoid the risk of light reflection hiding the picture!

(credits: etsy; Boxerjam)

– NOT JUST WALLS!

There are not only walls for displaying artwork!

You could put them on a bookshelf, cupboard, or the floor if they are huge!

That creates something different and particular by bringing some visual interest to the environment!

(credits: scandinaviastandard.com; kristina_dam_studio)

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

If you feel that your home, or some environment of it, does not reflect you enough, do not wait any longer and book your consultancy!

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Home renovation? Here’s what to do!

When one buys a house, it is very likely to have to do a minimum of renovation, tending to be at least the bathroom(s), often the kitchen as well, and review the electrical system.

When facing a renovation, however, the risk is running into mistakes that will make you waste time and money, as well as bring you a lot of stress!

Today I would like to share with you some tips to succeed in your renovation and get to have the home of your dreams.

– WHAT ONE USUALLY DOES…

I know: once you buy a house, you can’t wait to do the work, furnish it to move, and live in it FINALLY.

It is normal and understandable, but precisely this rush will lead to stress, loss of time and money, and the risk of not having the desired result, above all!

What usually happens is that you buy a house, decide to redo the bathroom, maybe the kitchen, throw up a wall here, pull up a wall there, and maybe overhaul the electrical system.

So you call a constructor company, chosen, if it is good, by word of mouth, if not searched online.

You bring it into the house, explain what work you would like to do, and ask for an estimate.

Maybe you bring in other constructor companies, to get more estimates to compare, then with the same amount of work, you choose the least expensive.

And finally, it’s off to renovation!

Assuming that everything works during the renovation, this could lead to problems later in the furnishing phase.

The first is that maybe you fall in love with a piece of furniture that doesn’t fit, and it would have been better not to knock down that wall or build that other one!

Or you still miss a socket where you would have needed it, and so, then, you have to compromise!

1 – START WITH THE 360  PROJECT

Once you have bought a house, the earliest first thing to do would be a detailed project, including furnishings.

By furniture, I don’t mean knowing precisely what sofa, for example, you will want to buy.

But knowing that in that room, you will want a sofa of that size, shape, and color.

The essential is to have a clear idea of what furniture you need and how you want to place it so that it is functional for your everyday life!

You may find that that wall you wanted to tear down is better to maintain instead!

Also, by knowing exactly where you want to place the various pieces of furniture, you can put sockets and lights in a way that is actually useful and practical!

The kitchen is one of those rooms that should be studied first and carefully so that you can get the connections put in the right places.

Don’t let the connections determine what the kitchen should look like!

Once you’ve studied the furniture layout and then planned for any structural changes, it’s time to create a mood board to figure out the style and colors you want in your home.

A mood board is a sheet where you put all the pictures of the furniture and accessories you would like to have; putting it all together gives a complete view of the final result.

(If you want to know more, I’ll talk about it here.)

Of course, if you already have furniture, you will have to start with its style and colors!

The mood board will not only help in buying furniture and accessories but also when choosing materials such as doors and tiles!

2 – CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONSTRUCTOR COMPANIES

Once you have the project in mind and seen the feasibility (especially if you’re tearing down or building walls) with a surveyor or architect, you can search for the proper construction companies.

A single contractor with turnkey or individual workers? Both of these choices have pros and cons:

  • with a single contractor, the various workers know each other and have already worked together, and you will have a single point of contact
  • with individual workers, you will have lower prices, very likely; the company will not add its percentage on the various professionals.  The choice, I would say, is very personal.

Having a detailed plan, whether you choose individual workers or a sole contractor, will be very helpful because you will know what type of work, what materials you want to use, how many sockets and lighting points you want, and where you want them.

It sounds like a no-brainer, but this will get you a much more accurate estimate and not be dictated well or poorly by the experience taken of similar works!

As for materials such as tiles and doors, I suggest that YOU go in search of the ones you want.

I know it can be long and maybe even boring after a while, but this will bring you two huge advantages:

  • you will have a wide selection, and you can touch it!
  • you will know with certainty the value of what you have in your home.

If you go through the construction company, you will have a much more limited choice because they will only bring you what their dealers offer them, and most importantly, you will not be sure of their actual value.

You might pay dearly for something of low quality (I speak, unfortunately, from experience! I’ll tell you about it here!)

3 – ALWAYS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE EXTRAS

When there is a home renovation, consider that there will be extras that could not be budgeted for before.

Generally, once you have an estimate, calculate at least 10/15% more!

However, in order not to run into nasty surprises at the end of the work, with significantly higher bills, I recommend that you always get a status of the extras!

Always keep track of everything so that you always know where you are going and have the option, possibly, to give up or modify some work!

Always be aware of everything, don’t get carried away by events!

4 – WAIT TO SCHEDULE MOVING AND/OR DELIVERIES

When you ask for an estimate and start the work, you are also given an end work date…

As small as the renovation is, like you have to expect extras, keep in mind that there may be delays!

That can happen for a thousand reasons; it is part of the “game.”

If you “trust” the agreed-upon date and schedule the move and/or new furniture deliveries for that time, you are actually at risk of throwing money away.

That’s because, as just mentioned, delays are almost inevitable, and if you’ve arranged everything, you’ll have to block and organize it all over again!

Now if it goes well, it will just be a hassle time-wise with increased stress.

But if it goes wrong, you may have to pay a penalty for canceling or pay to keep the furniture in storage at the store!

Don’t be in a hurry!

I know you are looking forward to living in your new home, but haste is always the wrong counselor!

It will bring you a lot of stress, charge you more, and maybe you won’t get the result you want and deserve!

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

If you feel that your home, or some environment of it, does not reflect you enough, do not wait any longer and book your consultancy!

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A pet-friendly home? Here are 10+1 tips!

A pet-friendly home is not always easy to achieve!

You have to succeed in balancing good design well with functionality and ease of cleaning!

Dog and cat, especially, have now become actual members of our families and share everything with us!

It is paramount, therefore, to ensure that everything is comfortable for them without necessarily giving up good design!

– CREATE AREAS FOR THEM

It is essential, even for them, to have different functionalities well separated!

Then identify where to create for your pet the area to eat, the one to sleep, another to play, and for cats the zone to keep the litter box!

Those will be dedicated areas designed just for them!

Also think about having the necessities to clean up your 4-legged friend when you come home after a walk.

Of course, he won’t wipe his paws on the doormat, so you will need to clean him a bit to prevent him from bringing all the dirt into the house, especially if you allow him to get on the couch or bed!

(credits: Roy Beeson; crateandbarrel.com)

– USE THE RIGHT FABRICS

When you have pets at home, one essential thing is to use suitable fabrics for sofas, armchairs, and beds!

For sofas, it is ideal to have removable covers so you can wash them regularly.

However, look for stain-resistant fabrics that are easy to clean, scrub, or vacuum!

Nowadays, there are some really high-performance materials; usually, they are fabrics with synthetic fibers interwoven with natural ones.

Other suitable fabrics may be leather and microfiber.

Seek fabrics with very dense fibers: they will be much less easily ruined by dog and/or cat nails!

You can also put throw blankets on both the couch and bed to protect them a bit!

(credits: doitbutdoitnow.de; 78.media.tumblr.com)

– CURTAINS

If you have puppies, especially cats, drapery curtains may not be the best solution, at least not at first.

You could opt for panel or packet glass curtains and then, at a later date, add, if you like, drapery, perhaps open at the sides.

Packet curtains could also be helpful for allowing your “furry” to look outside, something they love to do, especially when you are away from home.

(credits: twotwentyone.net; Lisa Plummer)

– RUGS

When you have pets in your home, rugs can be a problem because, in addition to collecting their fur, they can be easily ruined by their nails.

So you will need to look for durable and easy-to-clean rugs; one solution might be to buy outdoor ones.

They are designed to withstand the weather; they will resist better than normal ones to our 4-legged friends!

Another solution might be rugs that we can call “patchwork,” that is, they are rugs formed by the union of rug loons.

The beauty of these rugs is that you can make them the size you want, but more importantly, you can replace the ruined pieces without needing to change everything!

(If you want to learn more about rugs, I talk about them here!)

(credits: floor.com)

– FLOORING

For floors, the same considerations made for textiles and rugs apply; the choice should also be made toward durable materials.

For sure, one of the best materials could be porcelain tile.

In addition to being durable, they will also need to be easy to clean!

Also, choose a color that “camouflages” the stains well!

(If you have to choose floors and you’re in a bit of a crisis, I talk about it here!)

(credits: flooringamericachampaign.com)

– FURNITURE

Again, the trick is to buy furniture that is durable and easy to clean!

You should avoid wood so cats don’t get their nails on it and dogs don’t bite them!

For cats, one trick might be to put a scratching post next to anything you care about that they might scratch: they will tend to use the scratching post and not the furniture!

(credits: bestdograincoats.com; cuckoo4design.com)

– PLANTS

As we always say, plants are vital in the home because they purify the air, bring beauty, and make us feel close to nature!

However, when you have pets, especially puppies, you must be careful because they might eat some leaves.

The problem is that some plants for animals can be toxic, so best to ask your vet!

(credits: emilieeats.com; missmv.com)

– CHOOSE ACCESSORIES PROPERLY

When choosing accessories for your dog or cat, remember the color palette and style you’ve decided on for your home, and try to stick with those choices as much as possible!

That will allow you to maintain harmony in your rooms, and even these accessories will, somehow, seem to be part of the decor!

Always arrange the various toys together to avoid visual clutter: you can collect them, for example, in baskets, which are always pretty to see!

As for cat litter, there are also litter boxes disguised as cabinets on the market.

It could be an original and visually less “invasive” solution!

(credits: Rejuvenation; wayfair.com)

– BEWARE OF FRAGILE THINGS

I have read several times that when you have pets, you should give up having fragile objects and avoid having knick-knacks.

Now it’s true, dogs wag their tails, and cats jump all over the place, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up anything!

Now we know that one should never overdo it, but if there are objects you care about, even if they are fragile, and you want to make your compositions DO IT!

There’s a simple trick, which I’ve already talked about in “Home decorating tricks” (you can find it here): it is enough to block these items with wax or double-sided tape!

That’s what they do in museums, to protect the various artworks!

(credits: Amazon)

– PERFUME

No matter how clean they are, pets smell; it is normal!

You may not notice it anymore because you have become used to it, but those who may come to visit you will feel it!

Since washing them every three for two is not healthy, it will be necessary to provide room perfuming.

Obviously, the first thing is to air often and clean, but even adding perfumers such as scented candles or essential oil vaporizers can be a good idea.

Use natural products, but again, as with plants, ask your vet because not all essences are suitable for pets.

(credits: edensgarden.com; ilovepaket.com)

– LITTLE TRICK

Whether for floors or rugs and textiles, use the colors of your pet’s fur…

It seems like a trifle, but by doing so, the fur will be less visible, saving you from having to go crazy cleaning up every day!

In the case of a “multicolor” pet, use patterns: this will camouflage the fur too!

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I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

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Creating a timeless home: here are some tricks!

A timeless home is a home that never gets tired and manages to go through various trends without ever going out of style!

Let me make it clear right away that having a timeless home does NOT mean you have to give up on following some trend you might like; you will add it in smaller elements, easily changeable if and when you no longer like it!

So let’s look at some elements that help to have a timeless home:

– NEUTRAL COLORS

Neutral colors are colors that never go out of style!

Whites, blacks, and grays primarily, but we can add beiges and powder blues!

Choose these colors for walls and major furniture!

Neutral colors are great because they match ANY style and any other color!

They are an evergreen and perfect home background!

It’s not that you have to make everything neutral: if you like the colors, you can, and I would say you have to, add them, but as an accent, maybe in the pillows or some objects.

You can also use them on some minor furniture, such as an armchair, and, if you want, on a small wall or a portion of it.

That will ensure you will not have to break the bank if you should change your mind after a few years!

(credits: @umagedesign; harlowejames.com)

– BUY FURNITURE WITH CLEAN AND SIMPLE LINES

To give your home a sophisticated and timeless vibe, it’s a good idea to buy furniture with essential, simple, and clean lines.

It’s kind of like the neutral colors: simple lines go with any style!

Unusually shaped complements are not to be absolutely banned, but it is better not to overdo it, always in order not to risk getting bored with them after some time.

You can then add a few peculiar pieces leaving it as the original piece, again, easily replaceable over time!

(credits: mcgeeandco.com)

– LESS IS MORE

Stay “simple” even in your decorations, and avoid cramming too much space with furniture and accessories or taping all the walls with photos and pictures!

Overfilling creates visual clutter, and this is not good for a timeless home!

Create a point of visual interest, a focal point, but also leave emptier areas to rest your eyes and, thus, your mind!

Empty spaces also will help emphasize the focal point because they will not distract!

(credits: Behance; Avenue Design Studio)

– THINK ABOUT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Every environment has its own function, and it is paramount that everything is really designed and arranged in the best possible way for that function!

In a living room, for example, you will need to pay attention to arrange everything in a way that encourages conversation in case of guests; that the television is at the right height and distance: all things that will always make use of that room comfortable.

It almost sounds silly to say, but if the room is not furnished in a super functional way, after a while, you will get tired of it and want to change everything!

So create environments you look forward to being in because they are comfortable and relaxing!

(credits: article.com; slf24.co.uk)

– COMBINE CLASSIC AND MODERN

To give a timeless look to your home is to make sure that you can’t place it in any specific decade, in particular mixing modern and classic!

Classic and modern will allow you to give a lived-in yet sophisticated feel, making your home timeless!

So don’t be afraid to mix different styles using elements you like and represent yourself!

For a good result, you can see the video where I talk about how to mix different styles: you can find it here.

(credits: huitlaguna.com; incollect.com)

– USE CLASSIC PATTERNS

There are patterns that we find in virtually every trend, one of which is stripes.

Classic but also super contemporary, given the extensive use of geometric patterns, stripes certainly are a great way to give your home a timeless look.

Floral patterns, too, are a classic that never wanes!

Of course, it’s not like you have to give up other patterns: as for colors, use them as accents!

(credits: lightanddwell.com; secretsales.com)

– BUY QUALITY FURNITURE

Get quality furniture and accessories when you can!

Quality, you know, costs more, but it is worth it!

Now I’m not saying to buy everything super quality and, so spend necessarily a lot of money, but investing at least in the major furniture, like, it could be, the kitchen or the sofa, in quality furniture will pay you back!

This furniture will definitely last longer.

Another idea might also be to make custom, built-in furniture that looks like it is part of the architecture of the house.

It is a great way to take advantage of those awkward spaces and have more storage space.

An example would be if you have a pillar in the room, incorporate it into a bookcase that reaches to the wall next…

(credits: sinnenrausch.at; elmueble.com)

– NATURAL ELEMENTS

Using natural elements is quite common to all styles, and today more than ever!

So it is very likely that this trend will never go away!

So it will be essential to use, to give a timeless look, natural materials such as stone and wood as much as possible!

Besides plants, the most immediate and quickest way to have natural materials is to use wicker baskets.

But if you have to change some furniture, get them, even if lacquered, wooden ones, and use textiles such as cotton, wool, and linen among sofas, blankets, and curtains.

If you are going to make a renovation, think about using parquet, stone, or marble on floors and coverings or as a kitchen countertop!

(credits: shop.lindyegalloway.com; Julia Green)

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Here’s how to warm up a white kitchen and bathroom!

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White or light gray kitchen and bathroom have been a trend for many years since they looked bright and clean!

The flip side, however, is that these environments can be a bit cold and impersonal!

If you have a white kitchen or bathroom that feels a little sterile but don’t want to or can make massive changes know that there are little tricks to warming up these rooms!

In this case, three tips will help you warm up and give personality, and I recommend you follow them all for a good result!

1 – ADD NATURAL ELEMENTS

Adding natural elements is a quick and easy way to warm up rooms!

WOOD

You can use wood by putting some shelves either in the kitchen or bathroom on which you can then put some decorative composition.

In the kitchen, you can bring wood with nice cutting boards, utensils, trays, and bowls!

In the bathroom, you can add it with a stool, or some accessories, maybe a ladder to put towels on!

Always for the bathroom, you could also think about bamboo or teak liquid soap dispensers!

(credits: byshnordic.com; styleathome.com)

WICKER

Another natural element that helps with warmth is wicker, and you can use it with baskets, which are always helpful for storage and keeping everything tidy.

Also, depending on the style, you could use it as a chandelier shade or a plant pot cover!

In the kitchen, it could be placemats to put on the table!

(credits: cutypaste.com; 100layercake.com)

CORK

Cork is another excellent element for warming up rooms!

It could be the underpots or jar caps you may have exposed!

You could also think about having a glass bowl or vase filled with corks: it would be decorative and would precisely warm up the environment a bit!

(credits: Kinto; Target)

COPPER

Our grandmothers had many copper shapes hanging on the walls now, I’m not saying to do the same thing, especially with super modern kitchens, but a few copper items would surely help warm the room!

You can use them first as faucets or cabinet handles, or you could use them as plant pots or a couple of items on the countertop!

(credits: maisondepax.com; abiinteriors.com.au)

TERRACOTTA

If copper could be hard to insert, surely it will be easier with terracotta!

There are beautiful decorative vases or even terracotta pans that can be left on display!

(credits: intimatelivinginteriors.com;Sara & Rich Combs)

2 – PLANTS AND FLOWERS

I bet you were expecting it!

Well, yes, plants and flowers are a fabulous way to warm up a room, thus even a white kitchen and bathroom!

The call to nature beyond all will bring a bit of color and texture, creating some movement!

If space de allows, don’t be afraid, whether in the bathroom or kitchen, to put a large potted plant!

It will immediately make the environment more lively and cozy, as well as elegant!

If this is not possible, even small touches of nature will be enough!

In the kitchen, of course, you can think of small vases with tastes on the countertop or some pots with branches or leaves!

No need to have a jungle or expensive bouquets of fresh flowers; very little is needed!

What if you are a black thumb?

You can create some arrangements with fake flowers! Real is better, of course, but nowadays, as I’ve said other times, there are artificial flowers that look real!

Plus, if you mix them with live branches or put a little water inside in the case of a glass vase, you’ll be able to make them look even more realistic!

As always, one should not overdo it, but it could be a good compromise!

(credits: littlehouseoffour.com; GeorgiaRaeOwen)

3 – ADD TOUCHES OF COLOR

White kitchen and bathroom can be seen as two blank canvases where to express one’s personality!

With white, ANY color looks good!

Warm colors will make the environment pleasant and more inviting, while blues and greens will add a touch of freshness and energy!

Of course, if you already have a color palette used in the rest of the house, bring that into the kitchen and bathroom!

BATHROOM

The quickest and fastest way to add color to the bathroom will be by using colorful rugs and towels!

But you can also do it using colorful toothbrush holders and dispensers!

You could also have a small tray with a few items, like a perfume bottle, colored!

(credits: Archiv firmy; House & Home)

KITCHEN

The fastest way to add color also for the kitchen is to use colorful textiles, such as rugs, towels, potholders, and the possible apron.

You could also put a pretty runner on the table with a lovely centerpiece!

On the countertop, if you have exposed appliances, you could get them colored or put a series of colored cups on a tray, for example!

Of course, in both cases, decorating the walls with pictures or photos will be another great way to bring a splash of color!

As always, you don’t have to overdo it: just a few well-distributed touches in the room can make a difference!

(credits: vibekedesign.blogspot.com; mydomaine.com)

If well-designed, these decorations can be changed regularly (with each change of season, for example) to have an ever-changing kitchen and bathroom!

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

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How to decorate and furnish a hallway!

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To furnish and decorate a hallway is not always easy because it is a transition area with no proper function!

In newly designed apartments, they try to limit spaces like these as much as possible, but it is very likely to find them in those designed a few decades ago!

How then to do with hallways?

Let’s see it together!

THE FIRST THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

First of all, you have to consider the hallway as any other room in the house, and therefore, you will need to keep the style and color palette used for the rest of the house!

Another really very important aspect then will be the lighting since it will most likely be a windowless area.

The hallway, heights permitting, is the classic place where it is really ideal to do a ceiling lowering and integrate with spotlights!

This will allow you to have excellent illumination of the entire space.

In the case of a renovation, you could also think about creating light effects by making cuts in the wall!

(credits: oselya.ua; Barbara Fassoni Architects)

In addition to illuminating, doing this will help give character by creating unique and striking visual interest.

However, if it was not your intention to do such work and you had multiple light points, choose the same chandelier for the whole hallway; if you had (a quite usual situation) only one central light source, then the advice is to get spotlights to illuminate better!

(credits: 320sycamoreblog.com; hotcore.info)

TAKE MEASUREMENTS AND DECIDE ON A FUNCTION

How to furnish and decorate the hallway depends on two factors:

– the size; a narrow corridor will give fewer opportunities to be able to exploit it than a wider one;

– location; depending on where it is, it could serve as “support” for another environment!

For example, if the hallway were immediately adjacent to the front door, it could serve as an entrance, if there is not, or otherwise act as a reinforcement for it by putting a coat closet or shoe racks or benches there!

(credits: simonahome.wordpress.com; alvhem.com)

If, on the other hand, it was near the rooms or bathroom, one could think of closets for seasonal changes or to put bed linens and towels in!

Another example would be to put bookshelves, especially if it was near the living room!

In the hallway, you could also think about creating your own study corner; of course, if it’s not a location you use for many hours a day!

(credits: luckyandi.co; rndrstudio.it)

IN THE CASE OF FURNITURE…

Once you have determined the function you want to give it, you can choose the furniture and accessories that best suit your needs.

A small caution, especially if the hallway was particularly narrow, not to take things that might obstruct the passage.

The minimum space to leave is 80cm!

Keep the lines as simple and clean as possible to maintain some visual order!

For huge elements such as cabinets, try to take them full height and the same color as the walls; this will camouflage these elements and avoid visually weighing down the space.

If you decide on a bookcase, you can take it full height and use the books as decoration.

(credits: koloapp.in; annaeugenibach.com)

In this case, I recommend arranging the books as neatly as possible and avoiding using other colors in the hallway to avoid, again, visual chaos that would shrink the room!

Or you could use a half-height bookcase that also doubles as a console table; and decorate the walls with a few paintings or some particular objects!

If space allows, and you’re in the process of renovating, you could also think about creating a plasterboard structure, perhaps with integrated lighting, to make everything even more scenic!

(credits: insplosion.com; Jim_Stephenson)

IF THE FURNITURE DOESN’T FIT…

In the case of particularly small or narrow hallways where putting furniture perhaps becomes a bit stuffy, you could create a small emotional corner.

Little is needed, for example, a small seat with a plant and a lamp nearby.

You will make this area more pleasant.

(credits: havenly.com; vk.com)

If even this option is too much, then all that remains is to decorate the walls to make this environment less austere and more pleasant!

And here, again, with a minimum of criteria, you can really indulge!

You can merely use colors, perhaps strategically, to change the perception of space by visually enlarging the corridor.

If you want to know how to do it, I talked in detail about it here!

USE FANTASY!

You can also think about coloring only half of the wall and then putting a gallery of paintings at the top.

You will create some movement.

(credits: cotemaison.fr; no5ishome)

Still, to enhance a possible gallery of paintings, you could paint the wall a dark color (obviously belonging to the palette you have throughout the house).

Thus you will create a contrast that will indeed emphasize your gallery of paintings.

Instead of a classic wall gallery, you could also think about putting huge paintings perhaps at the doors facing it.

These paintings will become an extra wall for those rooms that precisely face the hallway.

(credits: devongraceinteriors.com; Living Corriere-Filippo Bamberghi)

If you want to double the space, you can think of putting, instead of paintings, big mirrors!

The hallway will look bigger this way, however, you will have to be careful that the rooms are neat, otherwise, you will double the chaos too!

For a scenic effect, you can also think about using wallpaper.

You will create movement and rhythm without any obstruction!

(credits: thespruce.com; tricountypainting.net)

The hallway could also be a great place to show a particular collection, such as records or hats; create something original that shows who you are!

(credits: fatherrabbitalbum.tumblr.com; Livivng Corriere-Dean Kaufman)

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

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Small house? Here are some tricks to make it bigger

Furnishing a small house can be challenging, especially managing not to make it look smaller than it is by making it stuffy.

As always, the expedients are there, in this case, 7 tricks that will make the house look bigger!

Let’s look at them together!

– HOMOGENEITY

In a small house, it is paramount to maintain harmony wherever possible, and one of the first things to do is to avoid contrasts as much as possible.

For this in a small house, it will be essential to try to have everything the same color walls, ceiling, doors, baseboards, floors…

The homogeneity of colors, and thus the lack of contrasts, will help make the room look larger.

Beware that this doesn’t necessarily mean having everything white or otherwise light; you could also decide to have everything dark!

The color changes, the contrasts precisely, create boundaries, and these visually shrink spaces.

Again to avoid boundaries, it would be good to have the same floor throughout the house; even if it were tone on tone, changing materials (or worse) patterns would still create some dividing line!

Likewise, use tiles as large as possible to limit the view of joints!

It is a good idea to maintain this homogeneity even with bigger furniture, curtains, and any rugs, thus keeping a tone-on-tone as much as possible.

You can play with colors, if you want, with smaller elements and decorations.

To brighten a bit of the tone on tone that might otherwise be “boring”, it will be enough to play with different materials and finishes!

(credits: Tonje Isaksen; greenarchitectures.com)

– FURNISHINGS

It will be vital, in small rooms, to maximizing space as much as possible, and for this purpose, 2 types of furniture can help with this.

One is multi-functional furniture, that is, furniture that can have several functions in one, such as a bed or a storage sofa.

Or it could be a coffee table that transforms completely to become a dining table or partly to become, for example, a desk!

(credits: lumisource.com; Amazon)

The second type, quite helpful, is folding furniture such as might be a console table which, when opened, becomes a dining table!

That will give you more breathing room when the dining table is not needed!

Of course, there are also chairs, which you can place in a closet or, why not, even hang on the wall!

This type of furniture is increasingly needed and, therefore, has evolved over the years to become really beautiful as well, allowing you not to have to sacrifice design for functionality!

(credits: progettosedia.com; neptune.com)

Study your space well and what you need for your everyday life to choose the type of furniture that best suits your needs.

Another shrewdness will be to take elements that have feet and do not rest directly on the floor: this makes the eye perceive the space underneath, giving more breadth to the room.

(credits: roomandboard.com; pinterest)

– EMPHASIZES THE HEIGHTS

Deceiving the mind is really very easy; it is always just a matter of perceptions!

Accentuating and emphasizing heights is a great way to make spaces seem visually larger!

A first way to do this is to use, where possible, full-height furniture, which, in addition to everything else, will give the possibility of more storage space!

If you are using drapery curtains, it will be imperative that you hang them as close to the ceiling as possible and that they skim the floor; let’s avoid optical barriers with curtains too short!

(credits: aewee.top; brandoconcept.com)

Replace floor and table lamps with wall ones you will illuminate properly while leaving the floor and various surfaces free!

Then if you get some particular lamps, maybe with arms you can even create some scenery!

Another way to emphasize heights is to use very tall plants!

The plants then will also give movement, create visual interest, and bring a touch of freshness!

(credits: medium.com; maisondepax.com)

– FOCAL POINT

Speaking of visual interests: the focal point becomes almost essential in a small environment!

And the best way to do this is to use huge paintings that immediately attract the eye and attention!

I emphasize that it should be a single large painting rather than a wall gallery so as not only to create visual interest but also to avoid visually shrinking the environment!

Lots of paintings will, in fact, have many borders and create boundaries that we have already seen many times will make environments appear smaller!

Not only that, many paintings, although perfectly placed, also create a somewhat visual clutter that, again, optically shrinks the spaces!

(credits: Behance; Amazon)

– DECLUTTERING

Picking up on the previous point, decluttering in small spaces is essential!

Lots of things, all misplaced, create visual confusion, and this, as already mentioned, will make the environments perceived as “crowded” and, therefore, smaller!

Withdraw everything you can and place in baskets or boxes what is in sight.

There are really so many solutions on the market to be able to keep everything tidy.

(credits: @crescentlivingco; amazon)

– DOUBLE THE LIGHT AND THE SPACES WITH THE MIRRORS

Mirrors are known to reflect, and this in small spaces is really a not inconsiderable help!

In fact, you will be able to double light and space!

You can think of mirroring an entire wall to give the optical illusion of extra space!

If the whole wall is too much for your taste, I still recommend using large mirrors to multiply as much light as possible!

In addition, large mirrors are also very scenic and can be that extra element of style that never hurts!

(credits: inmyroom.ru; Mark Luscombe-Whyte)

– SMALL SPACES, SMALL ELEMENTS?

Be careful not to fall into the common mistake of thinking: “because I have small spaces, I must have small furniture and elements!”

Everything too small will shrink spaces, in addition, to increasing the risk of overfilling and thus creating visual chaos that, again, will make the environment feel even smaller!

Always keeping proportions in mind, it is good to play with size by taking big and small elements.

Properly study what is essential and functional for you, get it comfortable and, therefore, maybe larger, and pair it with smaller pieces.

The interplay of sizes will help visually enlarge the spaces!

(credits: Stephen Sills; Margaret Boatner)

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

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Blind bathroom: here are some tips

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The blind bathroom, i.e., without windows, is provided for by Italian regulations if it is a second bathroom or the only bathroom if the house is small with only one bedroom.

Today I would like to share with you some tips on making this type of bathroom beautiful and functional.

– AERATION

The first and most important thing to think about for a blind bathroom is to provide proper aeration.

That is required by regulations to prevent the accumulation of bacteria and viruses, unplesant odors, and mold in the air, which would make the environment unhealthy.

There are multiple types of aeration:

– through aerators;

– forced mechanical ventilation.

The aerators can be of different types; usually, it is activated by turning on the light.

They have a suction unit, with a fan, inside the bathroom and an evacuation duct with a backstop damper so that not only the air does not go back, but no insects can enter.

In new-generation houses, forced mechanical ventilation is used, which has much the same function, but also has vents for fresh air to enter from outside: this helps to create less condensation.

Especially in the case of normal aerators, you could also use dehumidifiers and even specific paints to prevent mold growth due to moisture.

If you decide on a suspended ceiling, remember to use drywall specifically for wet environments, i.e., the green one!

(credit: stilebagno.com)

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– LIGHTING

Once you have thought about aeration, you will need to think about proper lighting!

In this case, more than ever, it is paramount to have multiple sources of lighting which you can manage as needed.

If you can do a suspended ceiling, you will obviously have more leeway, perhaps putting in recessed spotlights!

You will also need point lighting at the mirror anyway; perhaps think about the possibility of getting illuminated mirrors!

You can think about light cuts on the walls to give that extra touch or create niches with integrated lighting.

(credits: behance; ernesto.it)

Also very scenic is the lighted shower: color therapy has been catching on a lot in recent years and is a way to bring light and movement.

Finally, if you have the vanity unit raised, you can think of adding the light under it to give it some depth as well!

(credits: sanikal.com; deghishop.it)

– FURNISHINGS

Usually, the blind bathroom is also tiny, so it will be vital to take measurements correctly to place the various fixtures and fittings properly!

Therefore, the ideas about small bathrooms I shared apply; find the video here.

Being dark, I suggest using reflective surfaces, if not in the actual furniture, at least in the handles: this is to help increase the light, even if it is artificial.

Try to use furniture with simple, light shapes to avoid weighing down the room, and if by chance you also have a washing machine, try to enclose it in a cabinet, again, to maintain visual simplicity.

For the same reason, a shower stall or bathtub should have no framing, or at least it should be minimal and thin.

(credits: Sonia Meneghin; looox.nl)

– COLORS

In a blind bathroom, light colors would be preferred to give breath due to the fact that they will reflect artificial light better.

But, as we have seen for small bathrooms, indeed, dark colors will help give depth!

The decisive thing actually will be to avoid strong contrasts as much as possible!

(credits: thehappyhousie.porch.com; homedit.com)

– COVERINGS.

It will be paramount, in a blind bathroom, to use durable and water-repellent materials such as ceramic and porcelain tiles.

In order not to weigh down, again, as also suggested for small bathrooms, it is good to use large pieces to limit the sight of joints that create visual clutter!

(credits: hupehome.com; redefineinterior.com)

– MAKE IT SCENOGRAPHIC

The blind bathroom, due to the lack of light, could be a bit sad: make it scenographic!

One of the easiest and most practical ways is definitely to play with light!

We’ve seen it before: LED strips on the walls, under the vanity unit, in the niches, and even in the shower!

Of course, if you don’t have the possibility to false ceiling and put spotlights, you can choose an original chandelier in the center of the vault; the same goes for the light at the mirror.

But you might also decide to use a nice wallpaper, perhaps in the shower; there are suitable papers for this environment as well!

That especially is true if the shower is right in front of the door and is the first thing you see!

That could be, always paying attention to strong contrasts, a great way to make this bathroom particular and pleasant, despite not having a window!

(credits:Inkiostro Bianco; london-art-naiadi-wallpaper)

I hope this article was helpful and you love it; in case, let me know in the comments!

Feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested, I will be honored, and it will help me get my name out there.

And if you need advice for your home, do not hesitate to contact me!

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