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Basements are also typically far from the main area, which can make it inconvenient to access the laundry room. You won’t be able to just pop in to check the progress, and laundry becomes more energy-consuming than it needs to be when you have to carry full laundry baskets up and down the house. This inconvenience especially poses problems for people with mobility issues — older family members in the household who want to do laundry may not be able to do it safely.

Space allocation is another thing to consider. Basements often serve as multi-purpose areas, such as storage, recreational spaces, or home offices. Using it as a laundry room may take up valuable space that could be better utilized for other purposes. Another problem you can face when you put your laundry room in the basement is if you ever need to take out or bring in a

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5 Interior Design Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Smaller

22/09/2025 Kartika

House Design

No matter the square footage of our home, we all have the same goal – to make it feel as spacious as possible. This is especially true in more compact spaces, as well as those with quirky layouts or limited natural light. Light, airy spaces are all the more inviting to relax in and help us feel less closed in, so it’s something worth aiming for.

However, some common interior design mistakes are keeping your home from reaching its full, spacious potential. The result is cramped spaces that can often feel overwhelming.

The interior design mistakes that make your home look smaller:

A claustrophobic color palette
The wrong flooring
Not making the most of vertical space
Not using a visual anchor point
Over-using chunky furniture

If you want to know how to make your home look (and feel) bigger, then keep reading. We’ve rounded up the best expert advice on

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and how to fix them |

14/09/2025 Kartika

House Design

Our entryways are one of the most functional spots in our home, working purely to welcome us into the home and help us get out the door a little easier. As a result, it is vital that the storage works and doesn’t make our lives any harder.

That being said, there are plenty of entryway storage mistakes many of us are making without even realizing it, and professional organizers say some simple fixes could make our homes a little more practical.

We have spoken to some of our favorite home organizers to learn their tops for entryway storageand which common mistakes we need to fix.

Entryway storage errors

Although entryway layout mistakes certainly play a large part in a non-functional entryway space, how we organize the storage is just as important.

This is what you need to avoid.

1. Lack of multi-purpose furniture

Modern entryway bench ideas with a light wood storage bench topped with green upholstered cushions and papasan chair

Entryways, no

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Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage ideas: 10 stylish looks |

28/07/2025 Kartika

House Design

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage has become more popular over the last five years, have we all grown taller? No, but you will need steps or a ladder to reach that uppermost shelf! So why, the change in cabinet design?

As modern kitchens began to flourish in the 20th century, the concept of cupboard storage, multi-purpose shelves and units became more popular. Eventually, contemporary kitchen storage evolved to boast fitted cabinets and designer appliances as our kitchens became the central space for living inside the home.

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage

This evolution continues, as we seek to create as much storage in our kitchens as possible, and the tradition of gaps between a wall cabinet and the ceiling begins to fade.

But should all kitchen cabinets stretch to the ceiling? Does this style work in smaller kitchens, or should only large spaces consider it? Do floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinets impact the rest of the

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Cafe good & goody / design by 83

20/07/2025 Kartika

House Design

Cafe good & goody / design by 83

Cafe good & goody / design by 83 - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair +15

Areas:
255 m²
year:

2023

Text description provided by the architects. Café good & goody, a renewal project, is located in Gimhae, Republic of Korea. With the slogan of ‘Only good things for your ordinary life.’, it was planned with the hope that it would be a comfortable and cozy space that you would want to visit every day.

The exterior was finished in a dark wine color, a striking color, to overcome the handicap of being located in a place a little far from downtown and major roads.

When entering through the main entrance on the first floor following the dark wine-colored exterior, the overall

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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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Drury Design Trend Kitchen Sink

11/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Latest Kitchen Sink Trends

With the latest kitchen sink trend, the old is new again. For 2023, some classic but new trend sinks are appreciated to minimize your environmental footprint. Stainless steel sinks are versatile, durable and easy to clean. And a classic porcelain sink will last forever! But more environmentally friendly options—such as fireclay and copper sinks—are emerging. They’re sturdy, tamper-resistant, and can help your sink get its rightful place as the centerpiece of your kitchen.

When updating any interior design, it’s a good idea to check what others are doing. Here are some popular kitchen sink models that might fit perfectly in your home:

· Farmhouse sink – Up again. Also known as an apron sink, this sink has a large, deep basin. It has open sides and requires a certain aesthetic to fit.

· Lower sink – With a seamless finish, this sink is all about the

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This mid-century Guelph home blends vintage kitsch with colorful decor

10/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

“The best compliment we get is that the house looks like Megan Draper’s apartment in Mad Men”

Wide angle shot of a dark gray rectangular shaped house with a yellow door and large panel windows. Pictured with blue skies and a tree in the background

Architect Richard Pagani designed several innovative, modernist homes in his hometown of Guelph. (Photography by Nathan Cyprys.)

Ever since Cass Goulding was a child, she’s been drawn to vintage kitsch, watching old episodes of Bewitched and scouring thrift stores for 1950s rockabilly-style dresses. Her husband, Chris Bowman, prefers clean lines, Scandinavian minimalism and the modernist designs of Louis Kahn, Marcel Breuer and Pierre Koenig. “I’m mid-century, he’s modern, so together we’re mid-mod,” she says.

In 2017, Goulding, now a social media manager, and Bowman, a pilot, were living in a cookie-cutter three-bedroom Oshawa house furnished in typical millennial fashion, with a nightstand doing double duty as a TV table. They fantasized about taking their atomic-age aesthetic obsession to the next level and buying a mid-century home. They started their hunt the next

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How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |

08/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

By eliminating empty space in the bathroom, you can create a room that delivers in terms of function and practicality for everyday life. Bathrooms large enough to have empty areas could be seen as a luxury, but we recommend using up every inch of real estate to make these rooms more than just a wash spot.

With a few space-savvy design tweaks, you can transform a bathroom into a well-thought-out spa retreat with plenty of storage.

Here, interior designers have offered up their tips to eliminate empty space in a bathroom, from adding in new bathroom storage to create a luxurious bathing experience.

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom

The best way to eliminate empty space in your bathroom is to consider how you use the room, and what practical demands your home is failing to meet. Being a damp, humid room, it’s not a great place for

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An Interior Design Expert Clarifies The One Spot You Shouldn’t Put A Laundry Room

5 Interior Design Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Smaller

and how to fix them |

Entryway storage errors

1. Lack of multi-purpose furniture

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage ideas: 10 stylish looks |

Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage

Cafe good & goody / design by 83

5 of our favorite Venus Williams-designed projects

Our top five Venus Williams designs

Psychology of colors: Influencing emotions through thoughtful interior design

Drury Design Trend Kitchen Sink

Latest Kitchen Sink Trends

This mid-century Guelph home blends vintage kitsch with colorful decor

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom