In most contexts, when we talk about something being modern, we are saying that it is up-to-date, and representative of the present as opposed to the past. In art and literature and interior design, however, the word modern is actually used as a label for a specific period of creative expression which – loosely speaking […]
Making your space just right – the art of interior design Some of the words used to describe the principles of interior design – rhythm, harmony and repetition, for example – are ones more commonly associated with another mode of expressive creativity: music. This is no mistake. A succession of connected stimuli designed to […]
Humans have been making things out of wood for a long time. In fact, we have been using it since before we evolved into Homo sapiens – a 2001 report published in the Journal of Human Evolution puts the date of the earliest evidence for woodworking at an astonishing 1.5 million years ago, which predates […]
When we don’t own the spaces we live in, the tendency is to think that there’s no point in spending time and money on making them feel like home. This can be particularly true when you’re on a short-term lease or have plans to relocate in the near future. Regardless of how long we […]
There are not many style concepts out there simultaneously so easy to identify and so difficult to pin down as Shabby Chic. With inspiration ranging from the ornate exuberance of the 18th century French Rococo movement to the worn, lived-in utility of grand country houses of Britain of the early 1900s, its genetics are complex […]
As with many design trends, the modern country concept is one of contrasts: old and new; rustic and industrial; neutral and vibrant. One thing is consistent though: a celebration of, rather than a distancing from, the natural world. History has a way of going in cycles. This is as visible in the industries governed […]
The search for the best materials to work with is a never-ending pursuit and certainly nothing that climate change has created, but it is an area which has shifted in its focus significantly in recent years, largely as a response to the challenges brought about by the crisis. The holy grail of building and […]
Oak is hard to beat when it comes to furniture – here’s why When it comes to furniture, most of us would agree that wood is hard to beat. With more character than metal and being easier on the environment than plastics, it’s easy to see why it is once again reverting to being the […]
The History of Scandinavian Style Over the years – in large part thanks to the success of firms like IKEA – Scandinavian interior design has become synonymous with minimalist, functional style. It has helped shape our image of efficient mass production and has kept pace with our changing views on the use of the world’s […]
If your living room is feeling tired and in need of some TLC, it’s easy to revive your look to create a stunning space. A few simple living room ideas can refresh your decor and transform it into the ideal place for relaxing and entertaining. Sometimes, even the simplest changes can have a huge impact […]
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