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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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Inside Bobby Berk’s Airy California HQ | Architectural Digest

10/10/2025 Kartika

House Design

While many employers are grappling with the post-pandemic Return To Work conundrum, Bobby Berk, the interior design expert on Netflix’s Queer Eyes, has created an innovative solution. The designer’s work from home concept satisfies his growing team’s need for creativity, collaboration, and comfort. Berk purchased a 1970s Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Knolls neighborhood (conveniently located half a mile from his own home), renovated it, and turned it into his eponymous design firm’s new HQ.

“I wanted to find a space where I could really showcase our designs and products in a residential interior setting,” Berk tells AD of his new digs, which opened five months ago. “The front of this house is completely set up as if it’s an actual home. It has a dining room, the kitchen, andliving room. There’s a little library office that we use if somebody needs to take a Zoom and they don’t

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Two-tier kitchen islands are the future of kitchen design |

31/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

We take a deep dive into the world of two-tier kitchen islands and discover how interior designers are working with these bespoke islands in their projects and how they offer a myriad of work and social spaces in one piece of furniture.

They might be sized up in larger kitchens, or of more compact proportions in smaller rooms, but either way kitchen islands are an attention-grabbing feature.

Designing a kitchen is a complicated affair, this central room in the home needs to offer work, storage, preparation, social and dining space, and on top of all these demands it must be extremely functional and look beautiful.

What is a two-tier kitchen island?

When thinking about which kitchen island type is right for you, don’t overlook a split-level design.

A two-tier or multi-functional kitchen island is a bespoke piece of furniture that demands essential design consideration. Key details focus on varied heights,

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15 Best Furniture Brands – Interior Designers’ Favorite Stores

05/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

15 Best Furniture Brands – Interior Designers’ Favorite Stores

The best home stores feature a wide array of furniture and decor that can grow with your home. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you can create a space that reflects your personality if you know how to think like a pro. All our experts agree that shopping vintage and bringing antique pieces into your home is the key to achieving a home that looks and feels like you.

“There’s nothing less interesting to me than when a room is one-note or if someone sees a page in a catalog, throws it all in their cart, and hits purchase,” interior design star Nate Berkus once told House Beautiful. “For me, vintage and antique things have always been a real opportunity to drive home the personality of the people who live or work in the space.”

These are 15 furniture

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The Best Underrated Paint Colors, According to Designers

02/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

Any designer will tell you it’s true—paint instantly sets the mood in a room. If you’re seeking to give your home a quick refresh via a new coat of paint, look no further for inspiration. We’ve got advice from the pros, right here.

Editorial director Joanna Saltz asked creatives which overlooked colors they find irresistible right now—and hope to see used more often in the future. From deep purple to golden yellow, any of the colors ahead make excellent contenders for a home update. Just pick the one that suits your mood.

“We love using pink in unexpected places. When our clients requested a bright and happy mudroom, we immediately thought to paint the custom cabinetry in Raspberry Mousse by Benjamin Moore. They loved it!” —Whitney Gelinas @wit.interiors

“Pale Lime by Little Greene is a chameleon. Chartreuse can be considered both cool and warm, making it a rare hue that

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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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Are shutters outdated? Interior designers weigh in

22/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

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

Inside Bobby Berk’s Airy California HQ | Architectural Digest

Two-tier kitchen islands are the future of kitchen design |

What is a two-tier kitchen island?

15 Best Furniture Brands – Interior Designers’ Favorite Stores

The Best Underrated Paint Colors, According to Designers

Cafe good & goody / design by 83

Are shutters outdated? Interior designers weigh in

Find kitchen design ideas & inspiration

Start Big – looking for kitchen design inspiration

Social media sites

Psychology of colors: Influencing emotions through thoughtful interior design

house in hayashisaki matsue beach evokes tropical design in japan

a japanese beach house and restaurant by akio isshiki

fusing multi-cultural design elements