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Are shutters outdated? Interior designers weigh in

22/07/2023 Kartika

Often reserved for older homes with more traditional schemes, shutters might not be your first port of call when you’re deciding on a new window treatment. After all, with so many other options on offer – including some, like slubby linen curtains, that are dominating interior design trends at the moment – these classic finishes are getting less of a look-in than they used to.

So does that mean shutters are outdated? Well, no, not necessarily. They can still be an incredibly practical way to increase privacy and

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Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now

21/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now

Jan Juc Acre House / Heartly + Project Now - Exterior Photography, Windows, Courtyard +17

year:

2022
Manufacturers: Artedomus, Brecciolino, Corsi and Nicolai, Costen/no, Dulux, Ebon Veneers, Eco Timber, Est Dusk, Haymes Paint, INAX, Ventech

Text description provided by the Interior Designers. The interior design of Jan Juc Acre responds to the local environment and community, to the original 1980s house, and to the personalities within the family that lives here. Each of these contexts informed interior design decisions. Driven by our client, the retention of the majority of the original building was a priority for both the interior and building design.

Highlighting the original timberwork, specifically

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10 small bedroom color ideas from interior design experts

20/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Finding the right small bedroom color ideas can be somewhat of a challenge, as these more petite spaces can require more planning than expected.

Depending on the size and the natural light available within the existing bedroom ideas, colors can make the space look larger or smaller, airier or cozier. So making the right choice can make all the difference in the final feeling of the room.

‘Although pale colors will help to make small rooms look larger, dark colors in small bedrooms can look stunning and create an atmosphere that’s perfect for enhancing intimacy, feeling cozy and restful sleep,’ advises Marianne Shillingford, creative director, Dulux. ‘Decide how you want to feel in your bedroom and work from there.’

There are two options, if you want a loftier feel then choose shades that help to create the illusion of space, or you might be hankering after a cosier space that

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Find kitchen design ideas & inspiration

20/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

posted July 17, 2023 by dk_admin

Daydream your kitchen own to your kitchen want to can be fun – and time consuming! – entertainment. Now there are many ways to find kitchen inspiration and to visualize your kitchen design thoughts and ideas.

But when it comes to realizing your dream kitchen, bring your kitchen designer 16 of you favorite celebrity kitchens (all in different styles, sizes and color range), maybe don’t cut the proverbial mustard!

So what’s the best way to find designer kitchen inspiration and then weave the threads together into a shareable and achievable concept?

Start Big – looking for kitchen design inspiration

Starting your kitchen design journey should first involve seeing what’s out there. And believe me – when it comes to modern kitchens, there’s a Lots to see!

Social media sites

Turn mindless scrolling into a useful task and gather inspiration at your leisure. If celebrities

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5 of our favorite Venus Williams-designed projects

19/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Venus Williams may be best known for her talent on the tennis court, but her passion for interior design has made her a true stand-out in the celebrity design industry – thanks to her celebrated Florida-based firm, V Starr. And we can’t stop scrolling through her most recent designs.

Although the star primarily focuses on commercial design nowadays, there are some incredible decorating ideas to be found in her firm’s projects – and many can be easily transferred to our own homes (albeit in smaller, subtler ways).

Here, we break down five of her top design projects and note some key ideas to steal from her spaces.

Our top five Venus Williams designs

Having opened V Starr studio in 2002, Venus used the project as a side passion away from the court. Since then, she has designed over xx interiors – including that of her sister, Serena. It is

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Psychology of colors: Influencing emotions through thoughtful interior design

18/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

The thoughtful use of color in interior design has the ability to dramatically affect our general well-being by shaping our emotions, affecting our mood, and shaping our perception of a space. Colors have a wonderful capacity to elicit emotional reactions in us, from the fiery reds that stoke desires to the calming blues that inspire tranquilly. The fascinating topic of color psychology is centered around this phenomenon. We can design places that go beyond aesthetics by understanding the psychological consequences of color. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s “Principle of Color Harmony” is one significant thought in this area.

Whether it's a serene sanctuary for relaxation or an energetic space for creativity, the skillful selection and arrangement of colors can become a powerful tool in crafting the ambience of a room.(Unsplash) — Whether it’s a serene sanctuary for relaxation or an energetic space for creativity, the skillful selection and arrangement of colors can become a powerful tool in crafting the ambience of a room.(Unsplash)

According to Goethe, warm colors like red, orange, and yellow evoke excitement and energy, while cool colors such as blue, green,

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glimpse of the brutalist interiors of a 1970s-built home in rural belgium

17/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

a brutalist dream home listed in heverlee, belgium

Standing amidst the scenic, meadowed farmlands of Heverlee, a town in Leuven, belgiumstands a 1979-built home which exemplifies the brutalist style. Crafted by architecture firm Archiduk, led by Guido Konings and Jan Delrue, this five-bedroom residence beautifully hybridizes the sensibilities of the architectural style with the project’s rural context. With its structure of raw exposed concreteexpansive glazing, and warm timber interior detailing, the house has been well-preserved over the past forty years to showcase an architectural tapestry — now that the Belgian home is being listed for sale by ArchitectenWoning, new images offer a latest glimpse inside the brutalist spaces.

images courtesy ArchitectenWoning | @architectenwoning

raw concrete warmed with timber details

Upon entering the brutalist home in Heverlee, Belgium — now listed for sale by ArchitectenWoning — visitors are immediately greeted by the prominent presence of cast concrete. This cold

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and the ways to dodge them |

16/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Feng shui entryway mistakes compromise the power and potential of this part of your home. Chi, or the life force, comes to your home via the entryway, and it’s important not to impede its flow.

Understanding the meaning of feng shui allows you to create a home that is supportive and nurturing, according to practitioners of the ancient art. And, since it is the portal for chi, getting the right feng shui entryway is crucial.

Here, we reveal the issues the feng shui experts see most often in entryways, and the solutions for them to help you create a balanced and harmonious home.

5 entryway Feng Shui mistakes

Feng shui teaches the art of creating environments that bring benefits to our lives. Bedroom Feng Shui optimizes the potential of our sleep spaces and living room Feng Shui improves the flow of positive energy in a home’s gathering place.

Entryway Feng

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house in hayashisaki matsue beach evokes tropical design in japan

14/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

a japanese beach house and restaurant by akio isshiki

Located in Akashi, japan, the recently completed ‘House in Hayashisaki Matsue Beach’ is designed by architecture studio Akio Isshiki Architects. A pre-existing coastal dwelling has been renovated to create a mixed-use project including a ground-level restaurant topped by the designer’s residence and office. The architects aim for an harmonious fusion of various elements, including function, culture and nationality, time and space, town and house, and work and life. By embracing the cultural background of the area while incorporating materials and techniques from foreign countries, the team sought to breathe new life into this ‘multinational house.’

fusing multi-cultural design elements

Throughout the ‘House in Hayashisaki Matsue Beach,’ cultural connections are celebrated through thoughtful design choices by Akio Isshiki Architects. the team took inspiration from the area’s history as a tile production hub and finished the

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9 Contemporary Interior Design Tips You Haven’t Heard Before

13/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

A contemporary living room designed by Audrey Scheck

Cate Black Photography

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time period, contemporary design is a more loose term designing both current and future design trends. Contemporary design evolves as interior design trends come and go.”

Current contemporary spaces have an easy, warm feel to them. Far from formulaic, they can be eclectic or even fun. Whether you’re currently designing a contemporary space or just refreshing an old one, here are nine contemporary design tips shared by expert interior designers.

Choose Curved Lines

Scheck tells me curved lines can truly enhance a contemporary space. “From rounded corners on furniture to arched mirrors and doorways, curves bring so much dimension to a space. Incorporating curves helps to

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