Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 22, 2012

Design A Home You Can Be Proud Of. Step 1: The Architect

Who wouldn’t want their current place of residence to also be their dream home? That’s a lifelong goal for most and, in a few lucky cases, the reality. The first step to fulfilling this dream is finding the right architect. It’s important for the architect and the client to share similar opinions, ideas and favorite...

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Top 33 Creative Bookshelves Designs

Posted in Bookshelves | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 21, 2012

Top 33 Creative Bookshelves Designs

Here I come again with a post about creative bookshelves. The idea came into my mind when I was surfing on the internet and saw a huge amount of unusual bookshelves, some made by well-known designers and some made by simple people who had an idea and put it into practice. In the next few...

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How To Create Your Own Instagallery Full Of Memories

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on May 20, 2012

How To Create Your Own Instagallery Full Of Memories

If you’re the type of person that enjoys taking photos and immortalizing every significant moment they come across, then you’d probably enjoy displaying all those memories on the walls of your home. The idea we suggest is creating an instagallery which is basically a collection of small square photos (Instagram-style) arranged in a grid. There...

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10 Cute And Easy To Make Burlap Bags For Every Occasion

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on May 17, 2012

10 Cute And Easy To Make Burlap Bags For Every Occasion

Ever seen someone walk around with a burlap bag and realize that you’ve completely overlooked this very simple and very option? That’s right, burlap can be quite fashionable if you know how to use it. More than that, when we think of burlap bags we actually also mean storage or favor bags which you can...

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Interview with textile designer Supon Phornirunlit and house tour

Posted in Exclusive Interviews | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 14, 2012

Interview with textile designer Supon Phornirunlit and house tour

Textile designer Supon Phornirunlit always wows with him bright color palettes, bold patterns and must-have pillows.He started his first business- Supon Design Group-with just $1,000 at age of 25, working out of one -bedroom apartment in Washington,D.C.The first pillow Supon designed-Live live a Queen-was a tremendous success.After the success of this product, Supon launched a smart,...

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28 Decorative and Creative Ideas with Cups for Mother’s Day

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 13, 2012

28 Decorative and Creative Ideas with Cups for Mother’s Day

A cup or a glass, usually things that hold liquids are very specific and follow a certain need but not necessarily. We will see in the next few minutes fresh ideas involving cups used for a whole different thing that a tea or a coffee sets was designed for. So let’s watch them together and...

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How to use accent lights

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on May 12, 2012

How to use accent lights

There are lots of ways in which you can beautifully decorate your home. You can explore the benefits of color, pattern, texture, you can try to combine different styles and you can also accent lights to make your home more inviting and bright. Accent lighting is something you can use both indoors and outdoors. As...

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60 Under Stairs Storage Ideas For Small Spaces Making Your House Stand Out

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 9, 2012

60 Under Stairs Storage Ideas For Small Spaces Making Your House Stand Out

Shelves and storage spaces under the staircase are the best tricks to use the area underneath the stairs. How many of you thought about using the space under your stairs as a working area? Let me answer that and tell you that not many people figured this out. It’s all about the stairs; they have...

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Narrow Console Tables And Their Extreme Versatility

Posted in DIY Projects | by Monica Stavar, on May 4, 2012

Narrow Console Tables And Their Extreme Versatility

Finding a good spot for a console table given the fact that they usually have narrow and pretty simple designs is not at all difficult. These beautiful pieces of furniture fit well just about anywhere, whether you need something to fill up an empty hallway, something to display your collections on or a table to...

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How To Build A Vintage Headboard For Your Charming Bedroom

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

How To Build A Vintage Headboard For Your Charming Bedroom

A DIY headboard is a wonderful way of adding some character to the bedroom. Headboards are fairly easy to build, especially if you choose to give yours a vintage look. The best materials in this case would be wood. You can use reclaimed wood from previous projects, old floor boards and other sources. Since it’s...

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Top 11 ways of turning pallets into furniture for outdoor

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on April 23, 2012

Top 11 ways of turning pallets into furniture for outdoor

Wooden pallets keep on coming into our lives as opportunities to create a huge diversity of useful item. Since people can get enough of them we decided to show you a top 10 outdoor pallet designs. After 21 ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture and 25 more ways of turning pallets into...

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Knife Safe

Posted in Kitchen | by Loredana Sava, on April 22, 2012

Knife Safe

House safety is very important. It is equally important to feel safe in the house against eventual threats from outside but also from the inside. And, despite what you may think and despite the feeling of comfort and safety in your home, you can get hurt indoors if you do not pay attention to the...

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10 Chair Covers that Can Transform Your Dining Room

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 20, 2012

10 Chair Covers that Can Transform Your Dining Room

When it comes to decorating, the last thing most people think of is using decor for their chairs. And believe it or not, it’s quite easy to turn a boring dining room chair into something extra special. How do you do that you ask? It’s called a chair cover people. Learn about them, find them,...

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Cute Kids’ Furniture Made Of Wooden Pallets

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 20, 2012

Cute Kids’ Furniture Made Of Wooden Pallets

Pallets are extremely versatile and there’s no doubt about that. Still, we’ve rarely seen furniture designed for kids that was made out of wooden pallets. This is a whole new branch we still need to explore and we’re going to start with a few cute examples. The following tables, chairs and all other cute things...

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11 Room-Changing Blush-Colored Chairs

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 10, 2012

11 Room-Changing Blush-Colored Chairs

Blush is more versatile than most would give it credit for. At first glance, it’s too feminine or too pink. In reality a great blush piece of furniture can add to almost any color palette or design. Pairing it with black and white creates instant modernism. Pairing it with a more saturated green can not...

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10 Glass Bottles That Became Vases and Loved It

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 6, 2012

10 Glass Bottles That Became Vases and Loved It

The life of a glass bottle doesn’t end when its content is emptied out. In fact, for some lucky bottles, life barely starts there because that’s when they get transformed into something else. One of the most common ways for a bottle to continue being useful is by being upcycled into a flower vase. Of...

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Marilyn Monroe interior design ideas for lovers

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Claudia Atudosiei, on April 6, 2012

Marilyn Monroe interior design ideas for lovers

Marilyn Monroe steel remains in our memories as the most famous celebrity from the 1950s. Although she died at the age of 36 years old, she is steel mentioned as one of the most beautiful woman in the world, being a real model for us, the 3rd millennium women. She was an American actress, singer,...

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Modern apartment interior design in Romania

Posted in Apartments | by Claudia Atudosiei, on April 3, 2012

Modern apartment interior design in Romania

Bucharest-based studio Square ONE has designed the interior of this amazing apartment located in Bucharest, Romania. I looked for a moment on this apartment’s sketches, and I have noticed that it isn’t so big; it has the minimum of rooms for a family to live happily without missing anything. The whole space is like an...

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Top 10 Easter DIY Crafts

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on April 3, 2012

Top 10 Easter DIY Crafts

Easter is almost knocking on our doors, so what do we do to prepare for its arrival? I know that the first thing that comes to my mind is food, lots of it. Food is a major component in any holiday, as well as traditions. But our homes don’t deserve a special treatment for holidays?...

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Top mirrored furniture we love

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on March 23, 2012

Top mirrored furniture we love

Mirrored furniture has been and still is a bold trend. It’s a way of making your décor pop up without using color. Also, mirrored furniture can be very useful in some spaces and can help you save space by eliminating the traditional mirror. You can two pieces in one. Let’s take a look at some...

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How To Make A Beautiful Mini Garden With Recycled Items

Posted in DIY Projects | by Monica Stavar, on March 22, 2012

How To Make A Beautiful Mini Garden With Recycled Items

It’s always nice to have a green feature in your home, whether it’s a potted plant on your window sill, a hanging air plant or a mini garden on your porch or balcony. Speaking of which, you can create your own little garden using recycled items like old furniture or boxes. We find this idea...

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Top 15 before&after office spaces makeover

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 21, 2012

Top 15 before&after office spaces makeover

To better appreciate your work you will need to make a comparison. The best way to do this is with a before and after project. This means to carefully photograph everything before and after you start your project. Because we’re talking about interior spaces changes shouldn’t be very hard to spot, but without a proper...

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Chic Design Trend: Exposed Beams

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Catherine Alford, on March 17, 2012

Chic Design Trend: Exposed Beams

One of the grandest design features you can put in any home is an open ceiling with exposed beams. There are many reasons why designers of both modern and traditional homes are choosing this trend. First, the open ceilings create such a large breathable space. It makes your home seem larger than it actually is....

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Top 15 DIY Key Holders & Racks For Your Home

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 15, 2012

Top 15 DIY Key Holders & Racks For Your Home

To get access anywhere you need a key. Someone told me once that everything opens with the right key. For those of you who put their keys everywhere and don’t find them when you need them the most I’m going to present you some interesting ways to put your keys, and never lose them again....

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How To Make Beautiful Curtain Rods Out Of Tree Branches

Posted in DIY Projects | by Ionut Ciofu, on March 13, 2012

How To Make Beautiful Curtain Rods Out Of Tree Branches

Using tree branches in interior décor is definitely not a new thing. There are many great DIY projects you can do for your home using these things. Today we’ll focus on curtains rods and on the methods and designs you can use if you want to make them out of fallen tree branches. Every such...

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How To Neatly Store And Organize Your Scarves And Belts

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on March 6, 2012

How To Neatly Store And Organize Your Scarves And Belts

If you’re the type that likes to collect scarves and accessories in general, you’re probably familiar with the challenge of finding a way to store and organize them. The challenge is making sure they’re properly organized and that they also look nice. If you just throw all your carves in a box, you’ll have a...

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The Marvelous Mary Kay Mansion in Dallas

Posted in Real Estate | by Claudia Atudosiei, on February 24, 2012

The Marvelous Mary Kay Mansion in Dallas

I wonder if it’s even possible not to love a house like this. Exquisitely positioned on more than an acre with beautiful gardens, terraces and fountains, the iconic Mary Kay mansion is a landmark in prestigious Old Preston Hollow. The grand pink villa was designed and built by Mary Kay Ash in 1984, and the...

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15 Easy DIY Wall Art Ideas You’ll Fall In Love With

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 23, 2012

15 Easy DIY Wall Art Ideas You’ll Fall In Love With

A very easy way of changing of a room or space is with wall art. The term DIY Wall Art can refer to a variety of different things. Explore the possibilities and find the option that best suits your home. Choose the idea, the materials you want to use and determine whether or not the...

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26 Blackboard Decoration Ideas

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 20, 2012

26 Blackboard Decoration Ideas

Decorations have always been a challenge for our taste and imagination. People tend to personalize the space they live in, because it makes them feel good and most of all it makes them feel like they belong somewhere.  Thereby all sorts of personal things like photos, items that remind of something are placed in key...

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Interview with a Romanian textile-interior designer Alina Dobre from care?cutare

Posted in Exclusive Interviews | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 20, 2012

Interview with a Romanian textile-interior designer Alina Dobre from care?cutare

We’re going to keep this intro short and sweet so you can get straight to reading this interview with Alina Dobre  from care?Cutare, a creative textile-interior designer from Romania. What was your first step into the interior design ? Beside raising 7 children, my grandmother also weaved carpets; my mother worked in a knitting factory...

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Top 9 Best Bali Resort Hotels For A Perfect Dream Vacation

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 16, 2012

Top 9 Best Bali Resort Hotels For A Perfect Dream Vacation

For those who don’t know, Bali is a small island in Indonesia and thanks to its location is a top destination for those who want a luxurious holiday. Just a few degrees from the equator this island is perfect with high mountains, dense vegetation and surrounded by the ocean. This combination makes it  the ideal...

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Chic DIY monogram pillow

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on February 15, 2012

Chic DIY monogram pillow

Monograms used to be very fashionable. Nowadays they are just a way of decorating things but they can be used creatively if you use your imagination. This is a project that will show you how to make a monogram pillow. Pillows are always useful. Whether you use them as decorative items or you actually use...

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Best 35 DIY Easy And Cheap Mason Jar Projects

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 13, 2012

Best 35 DIY Easy And Cheap Mason Jar Projects

Invented and patented by John, Landis Mason back in 1858, hence the name, Mason jars were originally created to help with the preservation of food. Thanks to their durability and the fact that they come in a variety of sizes and shapes including one with a wide mouth, the jars are still being used today...

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6 Inspiring Makeovers Your Wardrobe Would Love

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on February 11, 2012

6 Inspiring Makeovers Your Wardrobe Would Love

Any piece of furniture can be transformed using simple methods. Most of the times, some paint and some new hardware can do the trick. If you feel adventurous you can even try some extra modifications. Let’s say you want to give your old wardrobe a fresh look. If you think it just wouldn’t offer you...

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34 DIY headboard ideas

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 8, 2012

34 DIY headboard ideas

What makes DIY headboards so interesting is the fact that they go beyond the basics and they usually also double as decorative pieces for the bedroom. It all started with a practical purpose, to isolate sleepers from drafts and cold. The designs then escalated and became more and more ornate and aesthetically pleasing. Headboards are...

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Before And After Small Bathroom Makeovers Big On Style

Posted in Bathroom | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 6, 2012

Before And After Small Bathroom Makeovers Big On Style

A small bathroom doesn’t offer a lot of space to work with and it takes a while before you finally find the right design and layout. It takes at least one makeover to get it right. But instead of learning from your own mistakes, how about you find inspiration in other people’s work? These small...

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Five Inspired DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on February 2, 2012

Five Inspired DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas

In two weeks time people celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is the celebration of love, the moment when you may see many lovers walking hand in hand in the park, a day when everybody wants to declare their love and when you have that feeling that love is in the air.If you want to manifest yourself...

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25 DIY Ways Of Using Rope For A Vintage Look

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on February 1, 2012

25 DIY Ways Of Using Rope For A Vintage Look

Rope is such a simple and apparently rough item, yet it can help create some really interesting looks if used creatively. In this article we’re going to present you 25 ways in which you can use rope to create vintage elements for your home. They are all simple and yet to create and they all...

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Turning Trash Into Treasures – 8 Easy Chair Makeovers

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on January 26, 2012

Turning Trash Into Treasures – 8 Easy Chair Makeovers

Every looked at a piece of furniture and thought it looked unsalvageable? At the same time, you should also remember that what might seem like trash to one person may seem like a real treasure to another. An old and ugly chair, for example, can have great potential and if you’re up to the challenge...

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8 Small Desks And Art Center Ideas For Kids And Small Homes

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on January 24, 2012

8 Small Desks And Art Center Ideas For Kids And Small Homes

Kids love exploring their creativity and it’s nice to give them their own desk early on so they can have fun and develop their skills. Wall-mounted desks that fold down are a very good option for small spaces in particular but also because kids need this sort of flexibility in their rooms. Below you’ll find...

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15 Practical Headboard Designs For All Bedroom Types

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Strachinaru, on January 23, 2012

15 Practical Headboard Designs For All Bedroom Types

The headboard is one of the features that, besides being practical and functional, can also serve as a decorative element for the bedroom. This double function allows its design to be customized in many different ways, depending on the function that prevails in each case. Is functionality is what you’re looking for on a headboard,...

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20 Blue living room design ideas

Posted in Living Room | by Simona Ganea, on January 11, 2012

20 Blue living room design ideas

The key to creating a calm, clean and classic atmosphere into your living room one way would be to incorporate blue shades into the décor. Blue has always been a sign of freshness and elegance. As a result, blue living room designs are always elegant and stylish while also creating a calm atmosphere. In a...

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10 Green Kitchen Designs That Are A Symbol Of Freshness

Posted in Kitchen | by Simona Ganea, on January 10, 2012

10 Green Kitchen Designs That Are A Symbol Of Freshness

The kitchen nowadays has become more than just a room where meals are prepared. In most cases the kitchen has become a part of the actual living area and sometimes its also connected to the dining room. It’s very important to choose the right color for the kitchen. Today we’re going to focus on green...

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The New Design Of McDonald’s In France

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on January 5, 2012

The New Design Of McDonald’s In France

Personally I’m not a fan of McDonald’s but this doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a beautiful interior when I see it. This is the McDonald’s interior from France. It was a project by Patric Norguet and it’s located in Villefranche-de-Lauragais, France. When you think of McDonalds you imagine a friendly place where people go to...

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14 Simple And Spectacular DIY Dresser Transformations

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on December 21, 2011

14 Simple And Spectacular DIY Dresser Transformations

Just because you no longer want a certain piece of furniture doesn’t mean someone else can’t use it. Actually, you don’t even have to get rid of it in the first place. A makeover can easily solve the issue. It’s a solution you can use whenever you get bored with the look of a dresser...

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Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on December 15, 2011

Ingenious And Crafty Ways Of Turning Paper Into Stylish Wreaths

Wreaths can be made from a lot of things. Grapevine wreaths are among the most popular types. A lot of time foam wreaths are used and they’re decorated with all sorts of things. But there are also paper wreaths, an option rarely explored. You’d the surprised how beautiful and long-lasting a paper wreath can be....

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44 Flower Arrangements for Christmas

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on December 6, 2011

44 Flower Arrangements for Christmas

Flowers speak a lot through their hues, forms and fragrance. They mark the beginning of any season and they don’t leave any season go empty handed. Winter is no exception. Nature comes once more with a basket full of flowers, perhaps, to adorn Christmas days. How to arrange the boon of winter flowers for Christmas...

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20 Creative Christmas Front Door Decorations

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Strachinaru, on November 29, 2011

20 Creative Christmas Front Door Decorations

Christmas is just around the corner so it’s time once again to decorate our homes. The Christmas tree is usually the focal point but we shouldn’t neglect the rest of the house. Give your guests a festive welcome by decorating the front door. We have a bunch of great ideas you might like to try...

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How To Decorate A Bedroom With Red Walls

Posted in Bedroom | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 21, 2011

How To Decorate A Bedroom With Red Walls

Bedroom decorating ideas can be endless when you want everything to be perfect. Color plays an important role in the overall design. Red, for example, is a very powerful color and including it a bedroom’s décor is a challenge, especially when you’re using it on the walls. So to avoid going overboard, here are some...

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How To Arrange Furniture In A Large Living Room

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 17, 2011

How To Arrange Furniture In A Large Living Room

Living room is the place in every house that is noticed every time and by everyone. It is the area where visitors are welcomed and so, needs to be the best. The decoration and arrangement of furniture are important in this sphere and enhance the looks of the living room. Design around the coffee table.

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How To Make A Chalkboard Menu For Parties Or Everyday Use

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on November 11, 2011

How To Make A Chalkboard Menu For Parties Or Everyday Use

The versatility of chalkboard paint has been proven time after time with all sorts of ingenious and creative projects. The kitchen is one of the places where you can improvise in a lot of fun ways. For example, use chalkboard paint to create a surface on which you can write down recipes, grocery lists and...

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Turning The Attic Into A Bedroom – 50 Ideas For A Cozy Look

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on November 9, 2011

Turning The Attic Into A Bedroom – 50 Ideas For A Cozy Look

Attics are often used for storage or remain empty but, the more you think about it the more you realize it’s a huge waste of space to do that. If you clean it up a little you can turn it into an extra room, perhaps a bedroom for the kids or for guests. There may...

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30 Fireplace Mantel Decoration Ideas

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on November 8, 2011

30 Fireplace Mantel Decoration Ideas

Fireplaces are very beautiful regardless of the type of home or décor you have. They are very cozy and their designs can vary according to the style you prefer. Still, it’s not that simple to integrate a fireplace into your home. You need to make it seem like a part of the picture and for...

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10 Ingenious Ways To Turn Milk Crates Into Furniture

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on November 7, 2011

10 Ingenious Ways To Turn Milk Crates Into Furniture

We’ve seen how versatile wine crates can be, not to mention bottles which make great vases. But these are not the only things which you can repurpose. Milk crates, for example, can be useful as well. They may not have the charm of wooden wine crates but this doesn’t make them any less functional. There...

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25 more ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on October 26, 2011

25 more ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture

A while ago we showed you an article called “21 ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture” where we enumerated a series of original items you could create using pallets. The list was quite long but definitely not exhaustive and since we’ve received good feedback we decided to continue with a second part...

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55 Room Design Ideas for Teenage Girls

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on October 15, 2011

55 Room Design Ideas for Teenage Girls

For today we decided to show you these amazing girl’s rooms. This is why we gathered 55 incredible looking young teenage girl’s rooms that are welcoming and not to mention inspiring.As your kid grows up, the old children bedroom theme featuring automobiles, toys, planes, dolls and kiddies elements may not work quite well anymore. Just...

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How to choose curtains for bay windows

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on September 27, 2011

How to choose curtains for bay windows

Curtains for bay windows can be selected from a huge range of colors that are available in both dark shades and light shades. The color of the wall and the view outside will help you to choose some of the best shades in curtains.The designs and various patterns of curtains are wide and extensive and...

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A Bunch Of Desks Made Out Of Wooden Pallets

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on September 26, 2011

A Bunch Of Desks Made Out Of Wooden Pallets

What else could you build using a simple wooden pallet, besides a vertical garden, a bed frame or a wine rack? The answer is “a lot of things” but let’s start with the basics. A table is really easy to put together: four legs and a top and that’s about it. Take things a bit...

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How to Make a Nice Table from a Tree Log

Posted in DIY Projects | by Loredana Sava, on September 17, 2011

How to Make a Nice Table from a Tree Log

Well, the hardest part of doing something yourself is to have the idea. After that, even if you are not very good at this kind of job you can learn and follow instructions. So the idea of making a table or a coffee table from an old tree log or stomp is the best start....

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16 Wonderful Mosaic Kitchen Backsplashes

Posted in Kitchen | by Simona Strachinaru, on September 13, 2011

16 Wonderful Mosaic Kitchen Backsplashes

The kitchen doesn’t have to be your favorite room in the house for you to want it to look pretty and inviting. Even though this is mainly a utilitarian, there are plenty of ways in which you can give it a welcoming and beautiful look. One perfectly acceptable example is the backsplash. A mosaic kitchen...

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Interview With Tamara Kaye-Honey Who Provides A Playfully Modern Approach To Design

Posted in Exclusive Interviews | by Stefan Gheorghe, on September 12, 2011

Interview With Tamara Kaye-Honey Who Provides A Playfully Modern Approach To Design

Tamara Kaye-Honey from House Of Honey took the challenge of answering our 13 questions which reveal an impressive experience mixing old and new with whimsical and unusual pieces,shapes and colors.Tamara combines high and low pieces and materials,both new and vintage in an unexpected way to create fresh yet timeless spaces. Homedit: Were you always interested...

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Innovative Bathboard For Small Spaces

Posted in Bathtub | by Mocanu Andreea, on September 1, 2011

Innovative Bathboard For Small Spaces

By now you’ve probably heard and seen everything and you could think nothing is going to amaze you. If you are one of these people then you should take a look at the bathboard. This next design is a wonderful piece that will leave you speechless. Excellent for small spaces this unique bathtub was designed...

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How To Use Shelves To Increase Your Storage Space

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on August 24, 2011

How To Use Shelves To Increase Your Storage Space

Wall-mounted shelves are excellent for maximizing your storage space anywhere in the house. Thanks to their simplicity and versatility, they can be installed in any room without exceptions. But you need more than just some free space on a wall to make this system work. First let’s review the main elements you need to take...

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28 Before-After Reupholstered Chairs

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on August 17, 2011

28 Before-After Reupholstered Chairs

A lot of people have old furniture pieces that they either don’t like anymore or that doesn’t match with the rest of the décor. But just because a piece of furniture is old and maybe a little broken, this doesn’t mean you have to just throw it away. With a little time and imagination you...

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21 Ways Of Turning Pallets Into Unique Pieces Of Furniture

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on August 9, 2011

21 Ways Of Turning Pallets Into Unique Pieces Of Furniture

Wood pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms for shipping and storing larger items (among other things). Recently, however, wooden pallets have become much more than a once-and-done packaging piece. They’ve become a useful resource in home décor and design. Used by beginner to professional DIYers in projects from wall coverings to large and...

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15 Poolside Area Design Ideas And How To Change Your House

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on July 26, 2011

15 Poolside Area Design Ideas And How To Change Your House

Having a big house with a pool is what most people dream about. But these dreams don’t usually include details. So when you actually get to have a pool, a whole new set of problems appears? How do you design it? What shape should it have? And what about the whole area surrounding it? Decorating...

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How To Decorate Around Windows

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on July 13, 2011

How To Decorate Around Windows

Like everything else in life, buildings also have undergone a change over time. New technologies have made ideas that must have seemed impossible not only a possibility but a reality.Who could have thought a hundred years ago that a hundred storey buildings could be the new reality? Along with the hundred storey buildings have come...

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How to decorate the patio with plants

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on July 10, 2011

How to decorate the patio with plants

When it comes to contemporary designs in houses; the courtyard, in other words called the patio is something that grabs a great deal of attention. It plays a lot of functions other than just being an open area within the house plan. The courtyard can in fact be utilized to make it fit to the...

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20 Trendy Ceiling Design Ideas

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on July 2, 2011

20 Trendy Ceiling Design Ideas

The ceiling is usually not given enough importance but this is starting to change lately. Not so long ago everyone had plain white ceilings. It was fine but it wasn’t really fair that the walls were the only ones people were interested in making look beautiful. The ceiling deserves that too. So what can you...

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Refreshing Cloud Silver Rain Lamp by Tadao Shimizu

Posted in Lighting | by Simona Strachinaru, on July 1, 2011

Refreshing Cloud Silver Rain Lamp by Tadao Shimizu

After some hot summer days everybody deserves some refreshing drops of rain. The atmosphere could not be breathable, the air was full of dust and people were so melted by the stifling heat of these hot days that a short rain would be seen as a real bless from God for everybody. If the atmosphere...

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Top 10 South Africa Hotels

Posted in Hotels & Resorts | by Stefan Gheorghe, on June 23, 2011

Top 10 South Africa Hotels

South Africa is today considered as one of the top tourist destinations all across the globe. And there are several reasons behind it. The diverse land offers some of the fine beaches, spectacular mountains and attractive tourist spots. As the country is a popular holiday gateway, it offers splendid accommodation solutions. There is a wide...

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5 Simple But Eye-Catching Dining Table Designs

Posted in Furniture | by Loredana Sava, on June 16, 2011

5 Simple But Eye-Catching Dining Table Designs

The dining area, whether it’s a separate room or part of an open floor plan is a space that will always have character. In a lot of cases, it’s the table that gives this area its distinctive aesthetic. So choosing a stylish and eye-catching design for the dining table can definitely help the overall décor...

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Small kitchen with bar design ideas

Posted in Kitchen | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 31, 2011

Small kitchen with bar design ideas

Introducing a bar in a kitchen is undoubtedly an excellent idea for creating extra work space, dining space and for extra convenience. It is not only the decorative aspect of kitchen bars that makes them so popular, but the utility factor also plays a significant role.  Besides using the bar area for storing miscellaneous items,...

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Spine wall shelf for narrow spaces

Posted in Bookshelves | by Simona Ganea, on May 30, 2011

Spine wall shelf for narrow spaces

Shelves are great in any home because they allow you to place them anywhere you want and, because they are mounted on the wall, you can save a lot of space by placing them above other pieces of furniture. There are the well-known shelving designs that occupy almost an entire wall, which are great, but...

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Interior Decorating Ideas for Small Dining Rooms

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 30, 2011

Interior Decorating Ideas for Small Dining Rooms

There are people on this earth who really wish to live in small cozy homes and this is for those lovely people who would love to design their small world and thus live a happy life. A small dining room can look cozy while at the same time provide a place to enjoy a nice...

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Top 10 Wicker Furniture Accessories For Outdoor

Posted in Outdoor | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 27, 2011

Top 10 Wicker Furniture Accessories For Outdoor

Wicker furniture is the latest trend in home interiors, and is rapidly gaining popularity.  Undoubtedly, wicker furniture pieces look very attractive. The material employed and the way of construction makes the furniture pieces very classy and elegant. The furniture pieces are made out of wicker fibers, which are light weight, flexible and strong.  In addition,...

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Top 10 Villas in Greece

Posted in Hotels & Resorts | by Stefan Gheorghe, on May 21, 2011

Top 10 Villas in Greece

Greece is an ideal tourist destination for spending vacations throughout the year. The array of opportunities required for a splendor vacation is simply wide in Greece. It is one of the best Mediterranean destinations characterized with sunny days and clear waters. A trip to Greece would allow you to enjoy sandy beaches, captivating sunrises, stress...

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Ten Unique Rugs That Can Spruce Your Decor

Posted in Rugs & Carpets | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 22, 2011

Ten Unique Rugs That Can Spruce Your Decor

Rugs are beautiful and useful design items which can change your general décor. The whole ambiance may become more colorful or lass colorful, more spacious or less spacious. All depends on the model of rug that you choose its shape and colors.Here you can see and make an idea of what it means an unusual...

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How To Choose Dining Tables For Small Spaces

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on April 20, 2011

How To Choose Dining Tables For Small Spaces

Obviously, you can’t afford to squeeze in a really big dining table when you have a tiny home. Even if could, it wouldn’t be practical. But this doesn’t mean you should give up the idea of enjoying cozy family dinners altogether. It’s simply a matter of making the right choice when trying to find a...

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The Differences Between A Living Room And A Drawing Room

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 29, 2011

The Differences Between A Living Room And A Drawing Room

The terms “living room” and “drawing room” are often used interchangeably in the world of interior design even though the two represent separate realities. So what are the differences between these two spaces? Although they both designate a type of seating area, they don’t both designate the same space. What is a living room?

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Cool Bookcase Designs That Deserve To Be Centerpieces In Your Home

Posted in Bookshelves | by Simona Strachinaru, on March 25, 2011

Cool Bookcase Designs That Deserve To Be Centerpieces In Your Home

A bookcase is not exactly the statement piece you want for your living room, library or any other space. But that’s only true if you opt for one of the standard designs which doesn’t really stand out in any special way. If you choose something a bit more unique such as one of the cool...

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50 Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 17, 2011

50 Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas

The latest buzz in the world of interiors is the contemporary bathroom design. Contemporary design, which was earlier limited to the living room and bedrooms, is now being carried to the bathroom as well. The contemporary design by Italian company Cesara has its own unique aura, a style and an ambiance which are very difficult...

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Stylish Ways To Decorate Your Home With Seashells

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 8, 2011

Stylish Ways To Decorate Your Home With Seashells

What does everyone bring home with them when they visit the beach? That would usually be seashells. We all enjoy finding and collecting them but we’re not that great at finding good ways to display them in our homes. So how about some help?

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21 Of The Most Interesting Floating Staircase Designs

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on March 1, 2011

21 Of The Most Interesting Floating Staircase Designs

In today’s modern world, almost everything is on the move.Staircase Designs is now quickly evolving. There are now many styles that are making there way into the homes of many people.From victorian, contemporary to modern and floating staircase designs.Those who choose floating staircase are usually very elegant, stylish and minimalist.We chose to showcase 21 most...

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas On A Budget

Posted in Bedroom | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 22, 2011

Bedroom Decorating Ideas On A Budget

Is your bedroom starting to look a little boring? Wouldn’t it be nice to give it a quick makeover, but without wasting a lot of time and money? There are actually many easy and budget-friendly decorating ideas you can try. All you need is a little bit of creativity and some inspiration.

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Stylish Seating Arrangements With Built-In Bookcases

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 19, 2011

Stylish Seating Arrangements With Built-In Bookcases

Those that enjoy reading can definitely appreciate a well-placed bookcase or a shelf on which to stash a favorite book close to a comfortable chair or bench. But there’s no need to be that ingenious when there are others who are ready to do this for you. we”re talking about creative designers that find new...

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10 Ikea Kitchen Island Ideas

Posted in Kitchen | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 8, 2011

10 Ikea Kitchen Island Ideas

Ever thought of including an Ikea kitchen island in your home decor? The kitchen island is the element that ties all the other features together and makes the room feel complete. And with so many varieties and designs to choose from, you need to be extra careful when selecting the one. Ikea always offers tons of...

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9 Best DIY Air Fresheners

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on February 8, 2011

9 Best DIY Air Fresheners

If you’ve been working hard to spring clean your home but are worried about keeping things smelling fresh, you’ve come to the right place! Here are ten of the best DIY air fresheners you can make in minutes, with just a few ingredients. All are natural and non-toxic…and as easy on the wallet as they...

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How to Make Your Own Tile Table

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Loredana Sava, on February 4, 2011

How to Make Your Own Tile Table

Chances are you have some leftover tiles or broken pieces of tile in your home from previous renovations and remodeling projects. They’re just sitting there and you can’t really use them for anything. Well think again! Leftover tiles are just the thing you need for making a tile table and we’ll show you how you...

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25 Of the Most Impressive Sofa Designs for Decorating the Living Room

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on January 28, 2011

25 Of the Most Impressive Sofa Designs for Decorating the Living Room

Probably the most important piece of furniture in your living room is the sofa. It has to fit in to a set of criteria being comfortable and functional as well as having a chic design that would fit in with the rest of your furniture. Sure, a good sofa is very hard to find, as...

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Decorate your home with outdoor urns

Posted in Outdoor | by Stefan Gheorghe, on January 27, 2011

Decorate your home with outdoor urns

The outdoor area is often ignored, and outdoor decorations are not given importance while planning the decoration scheme for the interiors of the home, even though outside decoration plays a major role in creating the first and last impression on the guests and visitors. Outdoor urns that are typically used to hold plants and other...

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What’s The Difference Between Sofa And Couch?

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on January 14, 2011

What’s The Difference Between Sofa And Couch?

The differences between a sofa and a couch are not exactly striking. The two are actually very similar but differences do exist. So don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re synonyms. Once you learn the characteristics that define each piece, you’ll never mistake one for another again. Etymology and History of Sofas and Couches Often...

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How to Build Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets?

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on January 12, 2011

How to Build Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets?

Having an outdoor kitchen can be a real treat, especially during summer. Designing and building one is not even that difficult. The cabinets are the most demanding part of the project but once those are done you can add the appliances and everything else you need to make the kitchen functional. And just in case...

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Contemporary vs. Modern Style: What’s the Difference?

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on January 10, 2011

Contemporary vs. Modern Style: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve been around the design scene for any time at all, you’ve no doubt heard the words “contemporary” and “modern” used often enough to describe architecture, furniture, and overall home style and design. Is there a difference between the two? Absolutely. Although contemporary and modern terms have overlapping characteristics these days, the two style...

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How To Design And Plan A Home Theater Room

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on December 17, 2010

How To Design And Plan A Home Theater Room

Most living rooms these days feature the TV as the focal point. There also a trend lately that features the computer as the main element, replacing the TV or as an addition to it. This makes the living room look more and more like a home theater or media room. If you’re serious about movie...

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50 Amazing Reading Corners Design Inspiration

Posted in Best Of | by Stefan Gheorghe, on December 3, 2010

50 Amazing Reading Corners Design Inspiration

It’s a well-known fact that reading helps you relax and get rid of the stress you have accumulated. Lots of people like to read in bed before they go to sleep and this helps them fall asleep faster. Other people prefer to read somewhere in a quiet, cozy and tranquil space that was designed just...

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How To Turn A Room Into A Study Space Without Stripping Away Its Character

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 24, 2010

How To Turn A Room Into A Study Space Without Stripping Away Its Character

Taking into consideration the limited space that most apartments offer these days, it’s close to impossible to afford sacrificing an entire room in order to turn it into a study area. As a result, most of the time this function is taken on by the bedroom or sometimes by the living room. The question is,...

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Know about indoor fountain and its types

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 17, 2010

Know about indoor fountain and its types

Indoor fountains are gaining popularity all across the globe as they add a lot of flare and style to a room. They are available in a wide variety of sizes, materials, textures, colors, and styles – ranging from sophisticated and rustic to the dramatic ones. Indoor fountains can be small or large, with or without...

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How To Decorate The Room Of A Football Fan

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Stefan Gheorghe, on November 10, 2010

How To Decorate The Room Of A Football Fan

Football for some is more than just a sport. It has become a way of life so it’s no wonder there are so many ideas for how to decorate the room of a football fan. There are a few things to take into consideration before starting such a project. For example, should you focus on...

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