• Designing for Happiness At Home
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    Designing for Happiness At Home

    November 13, 2023 - By 

    Declutter + Organize Your Space Before you start designing for happiness, it’s important to start with a clean slate. Clutter can create chaos and stress in our homes. Start by getting rid of items that no longer serve you or that you haven’t used in awhile. You can recycle, donate or sell them to make room for not just “new” things but “better” things. Things in your home that further empower you to reach your higher self. And of course, you not only want to declutter but you want to organize your home. We’ve written all about how organizing impacts…

  • Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home
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    Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    This gorgeous historic home in Sweden (Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem) has grey wainscoting throughout the apartment that matches the grey paint color on the historic window and door frames, setting them apart from the subtle paint color on the walls. The living room features mustard yellow velvet sofas and a TV gallery wall that adds a unique touch to the space. The dining table on the other side of the space has a mixture of white and black bentwood chairs around it for a contrasting effect that is reflected by the round mirror…

  • How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
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    How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

    November 11, 2023 - By 

    Wondering where to start when it comes to decorating your Christmas tree? We have you covered with ten simple steps for how to decorate a Christmas tree. We have entered the most magical season of the year. Whether you go all out with Christmas decor or keep it simple, the Christmas tree is always the centerpiece. If you are feeling overwhelmed with exactly how to get started, this Christmas tree decorating how-to is made just for you. Tree decorating is a skill and if you are not the creative type you may be feeling lost. In this post, I am…

  • Designing The Perfect Home Gaming Setup: How To Make The Most Of Even The Smallest Space
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    Designing The Perfect Home Gaming Setup: How To Make The Most Of Even The Smallest Space

    November 10, 2023 - By 

    Designing a home gaming setup can be a daunting task, especially when you’re working with limited space – you want to ensure you get the best in comfort, functionality and aesthetics. However, achieving the perfect balance between style and the optimal gaming experience isn’t impossible. This guide will navigate you through eight critical elements to help you make the most of the available area while crafting a stylish, high-performance home gaming setup. Plan the Room Layout Room layout is the cornerstone of any well-designed home gaming setup. Begin by sketching a floor plan and identify where you’ll place your furniture…

  • a minimalist home office with cork flooring
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    a minimalist home office with cork flooring

    November 9, 2023 - By 

    You’ve seen the first look at my new light-filled extension space, now let’s have a look at the little room that sits above it – my minimalist home office. At the beginning of the year, we added a double storey extension to our two bedroom Victorian terraced house in London, quite literally doubling the size of the downstairs and adding a new bedroom and a petite bathroom upstairs. We started the project in November, completed the build in April and I’ve been painting, primping and perfecting the spaces ever since. With a large contemporary window overlooking the wild foliage of…

  • DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful
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    DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful

    November 8, 2023 - By 

        ACCORDING… to the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Texan novelist, Katherine Anne Porter, emotion should be the driving force of creation. “The greatest art comes out of warmth, conviction and deep feeling,” and this sentiment certainly carries weight in the world of interior design and architecture. This house in Austin, Texas, is a prime example of a dwelling with architectural and design features that convey the emotional connection between space and experience.     THE COUPLE… who purchased the residence have led a colorful, peripatetic lifestyle and come from different multicultural backgrounds. They wanted a home for themselves and their…