Designed by HomeLane designer Prateek Sabharwal, the lavish interior of this sprawling Gurugram apartment is crafted to suit the personalities of three generations of the Anand family. Sleek modern sensibilities are imbued with a playful sense of patterns and textures, in spaces that are expertly tailored to the lifestyle of the clients. The clients wanted interior spaces that were practical and functional at the core, while echoing their refined and tasteful aesthetic preferences. Thoughtful and deliberate design and detailing has resulted in a design story that exudes tranquillity and charm, building beautiful living experiences. We take you on a walk…
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Soon after Emma Ganzarain moved into her boyfriend’s apartment in Oslo, the couple got to work on a redesign. They added light-colored herringbone floors, with radiant heating to combat the Norwegian chill, and taupe kitchen cabinets. In the living room, the pair swapped out a purple light fixture for a white one and replaced a maroon armchair with a chair of a similar size in off-white. When the work was just about done, Ms. Ganzarain, 26, posted some before and after photos on TikTok. “All men need a woman in their life,” she wrote in the caption. The reaction was…
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Last Updated on November 6, 2023 by Kravelv The urban lifestyle often means less space because more people live in smaller areas. As apartments become the preferred living spaces, the art of optimizing space has never been more crucial. Creating a comfortable, spacious environment in a compact apartment may seem daunting, but it’s not impossible. These five ways to optimize your apartment’s living area will help you make the most of the available space and create a home that feels roomy, comfortable, and uniquely yours. Use Vertical Space to Your Advantage Don’t underestimate the potential of your apartment’s vertical space.…
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A charismatic personality usually combines several traits that could seemingly belong to entirely different people. It is the same with this interior – in its small area, it combines several different styles without any buffer zones or smooth transitions, coexisting in a shared space and shaping a unique harmony. There is a place for vintage carpets, a green kitchen cupboard, concrete ceilings, and the vibe of a “grandmother’s house.” The one-bedroom apartment is on the 16th floor of an 18-story building in the modern Comfort Town complex on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kyiv. When the apartment’s…
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Can a space possess attitude? Can a space exude personality? The answer is undoubtedly yes. With these questions in mind, the design team embarks on a contemplative design journey for the two duplex units. Infusing personality, attitude, and lifestyle into the two mirrored floor plans has sparked distinct chemical reactions. The Lady space exudes dynamic romance and artistic fluidity, while the Mr. Right space emanates a cool, composed, and rational wisdom. Simultaneously, both spaces encompass avant-garde vitality and classic modernity. Regardless of the chosen persona, each one will relish in a spacious living arena and enjoy private quarters that are both…
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Jerry O’Leary has lived in Guatemala, Costa Rica, England, France and Italy. But he never fully left Seattle, where he maintained his primary home beginning in 1980. When he finally made the decision to stay for good, he was surprised to discover that Seattle no longer suited him as well as it once did. “I’m an older person now, and I just wanted something slightly quieter than Seattle,” said Mr. O’Leary, 71, an avid art collector who worked as a lawyer and helped manage his family’s business interests in natural-resources companies. “I was not able to go out and access…