Interior design is “the art or process of designing the interior decoration of a room or building“. An interior designer is someone who coordinates and manages such projects. Interior design is a multifaceted profession that includes conceptual development, communicating with the stakeholders of a project and the management and execution of the design.
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I’m in North Vancouver. The weather isn’t exactly warm year-round yet the indoor/outdoor concept is gaining here too. With folding glass doors and massive sliding doors and even in some cases, garage-style doors, creating large openings in living areas and even bedrooms so that you have open concept from outside to the inside is easily …
The primary bedroom is the inner sanctum of any home. There’s no other room in the house which speaks more about a person than the bedroom — a private space where we spend as much as one-third of our entire lives. The extensive outdoors, breathtaking foyer, oversized living room, fancy dining room and other glamorous rooms …
The flexibility of Farmhouse style works well in creating an inviting entranceway. In designing a space, the design allows for a lot of wiggle room, with fewer rules and more options to explore. Think of elements such as vintage shiplap, distressed wood, and exposed beams for starters, but whatever is chosen can be incorporated into …
My love for interior design has grown exponentially over the years. Perhaps it’s because I become more and more of an introvert and so my home becomes the place where I spend the most time, and naturally, I want my home to be the best that it can possibly be. In my most humble opinion, …
We no longer live in a world where industrial kitchens are restricted to high end restaurants that are pumping out lobster tails and garlic bread. More and more, folks are looking for kitchens for their homes that share the same level of space, function and minimalistic aesthetic. Industrial style kitchens don’t really abide by a …
Pendant lights are a type of hanging light found most often in kitchen and dining room ceilings. The way they drop down makes them ideal fixtures for illuminating rooms and large surface areas beneath dining room tables, kitchen islands and peninsulas. Below is a curated gallery of dining rooms with pendant lighting. 1. Linear Pendant Lighting …
You might be familiar with the interior designer Nate Berkus, but his spouse Jeremiah Brent also has a lot of clout in the world of design. He released a TikTok video explaining a list of five key things that he would never do as an interior designer in his own home. While you might not …
Welcome to our page filled with beach-inspired Primary bedrooms. You may not be able to afford a beach home, but we hope you can still find the inspiration and creative ideas to style or design your next beach-style bedroom project. 1. Traditional Meets The Beach in this Spacious Bedroom The jute rug is the …
Welcome to our curated site of beautiful beige bedroom ideas. Be sure to scroll through our hand picked photos so you can read all the specifics of each design. You can also click on any links to view additional rooms and read about further architectural details and resources. We hope to inspire and ignite creativity …
Welcome to our site where you will find beautiful beach-style kitchens. Shades of blues and whites paired with natural elements like wood & woven materials are prominent in most coastal kitchens. Be sure to scroll through our hand-picked photos so you can read all about the amazing details of each design. We hope to inspire and …
I should clarify one thing. The kitchens showcased here are either Craftsman-style by design or in a Craftsman-style home. A big kitchen works best for achieving a true Craftsman aesthetic because of its spaciousness. A liberal use of wood is found throughout the room in the flooring, cabinets, and furnishings. Some kitchens may include exposed …
Breakfast bars have absolutely exploded in kitchen design popularity simultaneously with the spectacular growth of kitchen islands. However, islands don’t have a monopoly on the breakfast bar. You can find them along kitchen peninsulas as well! Since the kitchen is often the central and most important room in the home, it’s becoming more and more …
You’re probably quite familiar with the once-trending farmhouse style that seemed to sweep the interior design world just a few years ago. Now, it seems that a new design trend is taking place, although, to me, it seems very similar to the farmhouse style. The trend is called “organic modern,” and one TikTok video explains …
Contemporary refers to what’s “current” in design. It’s not the same thing as modern living room design, although many people use the two terms interchangeably. Part of the contemporary living room design aesthetic is smoothness. Large surfaces should be smooth, with minimal variation in texture and ideally use of only one color. The concept enables …
The entrance to the home should set the style tone for the rest of the house. If you like minimalist design, create a sleek, uncluttered foyer space that will welcome visitors with the right vibe. 1. Earth Tones and Photo Art Wood flooring and a tasseled rug lead the way into this minimalist foyer that’s …
The rich wood and modern look of northwest style looks amazing in any geographic region. You don’t have to be from the northwest to enjoy these minimalistic foyers. Each one makes use of common northwest-style elements to create unique, photo-ready spaces. 1. Upstairs Downstairs This beautiful home is a Craftsman design with a northwest design …
Here’s a fun project bordering on an experiment. Three interior designers were invited to design the above empty home office space into a home office. Watch the different approaches and end result by these highly regarded designers. The three designers are: Laura Hodges: design style is tailored, layered and classically modern. Alvin Wayne: Luxe, 70’s …
A coffered ceiling is a series of geographical shapes created by beams in a square, rectangle or even triangle patterns. Some feature bare wood beams while others include crown molding surrounding the beams. The design adds a dynamic depth and texture to the ceiling. Any room can be enhanced by a coffered ceiling, including kitchens, …
Minimalism isn’t just a design trend, it’s sort of a way of life. Many design experts advocate getting rid of clutter, cutting excess items from your life and focusing just on what you utterly love. And if you utterly love minimalist design, this eye candy is going to fill you with ideas for decluttering and …
I’m an avid skier and had the good fortune of staying in some great places at Whistler, BC (the first example below is one such place). I also happen to love the chalet interior style in the right setting such as on a mountain. The chalet is typically a vacation home but some people live …
The waterfall island style offers a sleek, seamless surface from top to bottom! Okay, waterfall-style kitchen islands are not really wild but they are more striking in many ways. In case you’re wondering, a waterfall kitchen island is one where the top surface seamlessly continues down the side(s). Here are 30 examples of kitchen islands …
Bare concrete as a living room isn’t on most people’s minds when choosing wall materials. It really isn’t but as you’ll see here, bare concrete can look really good in an array of living room styles. IMO, in order for concrete to work as a living room wall it really needs other warmer materials in …
This is a joint article with contributions by both Keely Smith and Michelle Fair for a multiple projections and ideas. Another year, another set of kitchen design trends. Trends don’t pop up overnight; they percolate or materialize over time. The key to spotting trends, whether kitchen design, bathroom design and even fashion is being able …
Welcome to the Lens House in São José dos Campos, Brazil by Obra Arquitetos. This house is so cool in many ways. It’s entirely concrete which I don’t normally like but I’m a huge fan of how Obra Arquitetos uses it in houses. Other fun features include the “modular” style build, plunge pool, curved glass …
It’s common for interior designers to mix and match design styles for clients. In many cases, it results in a superior interior design. However, not all interior design styles mix and match with one another. In fact, there are many pairings of styles that are a horrendous clash. That’s what this article is all about …
FYI, the above maximalist design examplers were generated by this software. Maximalism is one of the latest trends in interior design. It’s a full 180 shift from the recent decade-plus of the favored sparse, minimalist, Scandinavian style found in so many homes. It’s interesting how the shift is so drastic; from sparse to an explosion …
When I learned about Interior AI software, I had to give it a shot. I toyed with the free version. Quickly upgraded to Pro. Watch it in action: What is this AI Interior Design Software? You upload a photo of a room. It can be empty or have furniture. Choose your design style. Wait a …
Known and revered as America’s first decorator, Elsie de Wolfe’s impact on interior design has been enormous. Even after her death, her legacy continues, as the casual feminine and airy style she introduced remains relevant today. Join me in discovering her story, her legacy, and some of her most important designs. Also known as Lady …
We’ve all heard of minimalism, but what about its opposite: maximalism? You may have to unlearn some of what you’ve read over the years to embrace this growing trend, but it could be very worth it. Join me in discovering what maximalism is all about, and how to do it right. Maximalism is by no …
Welcome to our list of the top interior design softwares! If you’re here, chances are that you have a budding or long time interest in interior design. What may seem as a really daunting task, can actually be achieved by anyone as long as they have the curiosity and a modicum of taste. Much like …
The Arts and Crafts movement influenced so much of the art, design and architecture in the world around us. You’ve probably encountered it, perhaps without knowing, so we’ve created a guide to all the most iconic features of the period. To begin, we will outline the rich and fascinating history of the movement, and some …
Welcome to our sunroom design ideas. Throughout this article we will go over all of the different features of sunrooms that you may not have though of before! The idea is to get inspired about your own sunny space. We’re going to go through a bunch of sunroom decorating ideas; from the differences between a …
Welcome to our main interior decor styles where we provide access to the main styles for your home’s interior. Related: Shingle Style | Mountain/Chalet Style | Hollywood Glam Style | Bohemian Style | Minimalist Style | Northwest Style | French Country Style | Ranch Style | Vintage Style | Tuscan Style | Florida Style | Cottage Style …
Thanks for visiting our Mountain/Chalet style foyer photo gallery where you can search for a lot of Mountain/Chalet foyer design ideas. We hope you get inspired here. We add new designs regularly. Related: Foyers | Landings | Mudrooms | Staircases Photos Related: All Mountain/Chalet homes | Mountain/Chalet Living Room Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Kitchen Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Dining Room Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Primary …
Thanks for visiting our Mountain/Chalet dining rooms photo gallery where you can search for lots of dining room design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Photos Related: All Mountain/Chalet homes | Mountain/Chalet Living Room Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Kitchen Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Primary Bedroom Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Primary …
Thanks for visiting our Mountain/Chalet kitchen photo gallery where you can search hundreds of Mountain/Chalet kitchen design ideas. Browse through various Mountain/Chalet kitchen design ideas below. Photos Related: All Mountain/Chalet homes | Mountain/Chalet Living Room Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Dining Room Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Primary Bedroom Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Primary Bathroom Ideas | Mountain/Chalet Foyer Ideas | …
Welcome to our site where you will find serene and modern minimalist bathrooms. Minimalist bathrooms are created with a simple and serene aesthetic by decorating with clean lines and having very little clutter. White and black is the most dominate color palette in a minimalist bathroom with touches of wood and color for accents. Be …
Thanks for visiting our Minimalist primary bedrooms photo gallery where you can search for a lot of Minimalist primary bedrooms design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Types of bedrooms: Primary Bedrooms | Kids’ Bedrooms | Baby Nurseries | Guest Bedrooms Photos Related: All Minimalist homes | Minimalist Foyer Ideas | Minimalist Kitchen Ideas | …
Thanks for visiting our Minimalist kitchen photo gallery where you can search hundreds of Minimalist kitchen design ideas. Browse through various Minimalist kitchen design ideas below. Photos Related: All Minimalist homes | Minimalist Foyer Ideas | Minimalist Primary Bedroom Ideas | Minimalist Dining Room Ideas | Minimalist Living Rooms | Minimalist Primary Bathroom Ideas | …
Thanks for visiting our Minimalist living room photo gallery where you can search Minimalist living room design ideas. We hope you find your inspiration here. We add new designs every week. Types of Living Rooms: Family Rooms | Formal Living Rooms | Great Rooms | Libraries | Sunrooms | Bars | Man Caves | Game …
Drury Design is a design firm that specializes in kitchen and bathroom renovation. They are comprised of an award-winning team led by President and Creative Director, Gail Drury, a certified master kitchen and bath designer (CMKBD) and former National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) instructor. Her talented staff of professional designers, project managers, and tradespeople …
Blue kitchens are in this year. Whether a splash of blue or lots of blue if you’re designing or renovating your kitchen, consider some blue. Hopefully the series of photos below give you some ideas. Photos of Blue Kitchens A splash of bright blue dramatically jazzes up this kitchen. I love it and I’m not …
Okay, it’s a mansion but this is one of my favorite house plans and interior designs featured on this site. There are so many cool design features. Small courtyard in the front. Bridge walkway to an “island” bonus room. Five-car garage (two garages actually). Add-on rooms such as a craft room, library, media room and …
For individuals with home spaces that are pretty much minimal, eat-in kitchens or built-in table kitchens are actually preferred. They get the combine a kitchen area with the dining to have the option to spare space and still have the option to have the capacity of both the rooms. These tables were associated with either …
Long and narrow kitchens are frequently called ‘galley kitchens’ since they imitate the design found on ships. Small kitchens can be frustratingly crammed, particularly narrow ones, however, there are constantly a few design arrangements that could change little space into a stylish room. The way to fruitful narrow kitchen design is functionality. Related: Kitchens with …
Welcome to our site where you will find beautifully designed kitchens with columns. Columns in a kitchen are often needed because the wall is load bearing, but to create an open feeling they are used instead of an entire wall. Be sure to scroll through our curated interior photos so you can …
Welcome to our site where you will find beautifully decorated black and white home office spaces. This classic combination is a timeless duo that is fashionable, stylish, and always chic. There is no better approach to decorate your office, then with sophistication and tons of style. Be sure to scroll through our curated interior …
Black and white is a classic color combination that will never go out of style. Black and white is a classic color combination and for a good reason. The strong neutrals serve as a solid backdrop for so many textures and decor styles. While bringing these two colors into your sleeping space might feel daunting, when you …
Using monochrome interior cues can give your dining room prominence. Formal or casual, modern or traditional, indoor or outdoor no matter what style you’re thinking of, we have the ideas and expertise to make your dining room Designed dreams come true. Here are the best samples of the black and white dining rooms. Related: Black and …
Welcome to our gallery featuring a large collection of gorgeous foyer design ideas. Entry halls most often get just a wee space of the house and are often overlooked. Yet the more discerning of us know that it’s an essential component of a home. There’s no better palette to pull dramatic inspiration from than black …