Custom tile kitchen

This kitchen design by Doherty Design Studio features tiny tiles all over its surfaces, which has a very graphic effect. The graphic lines of the tiles are smoothened out by elements of leather, marble and velvet.  Their residential design has made the shortlist of the Australian Design Awards. Photography by Derek Swalwell, first seen on Anna…

Converting an unused desk into a shoe rack

I came up with this shoe rack hack when I first discovered IKEA hacking. As a student, I’d habitually drop my (sports) equipment on this extra desk and I wanted to efficiently utilize the space below. As you can see even a standard computer case and simple bin fits below using 1 plank. IKEA items:…

25 Ideas for Creating Smart Multifunctional Rooms

In the era of open-plan homes and mobile electronic devices, home designs are incorporating more multifunctional rooms into their floor plans. Kitchens with islands become both dining room and workstation. Offices double as guest bedrooms. Due to constrained space, some smaller homes require you to combine room functionality. Looking for a little inspiration in creating your…

Concrete kitchen styling

I like these fragile porcelain pieces and textiles in combination with the rough concrete in this styling done by talented Jenni Juurinen. I’m thinking about painting one wall in our kitchen with a concrete finish like in the first picture, I think it would look great against the minimal lines of our kitchen. Photography by…

Moving Soon? Here’s How to Pack For A Move Like A Pro

Let us show you how to pack for a move like a pro. Image: Erda Estremera For many of us, packing for a move feels like a herculean task—and for good reason. There are so many different details to consider, not to mention the effort involved in lugging heavy boxes around. However, with a little…

3 DIY Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions for Your Spring Clean

Get your home sparkling this spring, with eco-friendly cleaners. Image: Marlowe Hues Color & Design Spring cleaning is supposed to refresh your home. It’s a little counterintuitive, then, that traditional cleaning methods lean on harsh, often toxic chemicals to do the job. Your home may look better after using these products, but, in actuality, you’ve only…

Stunning Como apartment with a dark kitchen

This stunning apartment in Como was featured on the Bo Bedre blog and I absolutely love the contrast between the dark kitchen and the white living room area. The dark kitchen has concrete flooring and black open shelving on the wall, which accentuates the sunlight beaming in through the windows. The fully black or dark…

4 Ways To Spice Up Your Dining Room On A Budget

Here’s how to spruce up your dining room on a budget. Image: May Konzepte Architekten – Interior Design Formal dining rooms can quickly become drab and outdated. Since most of us eat the majority of our meals at the kitchen table, it’s easy to overlook this space when it’s time renovate. Luckily, you don’t need…

Small studio with a warm look

This tiny studio is decorated and designed in such a nice way if you ask me. What this space might lack in square meters, it makes up for in carefully chosen furniture and accessories for the perfect cozy and inviting space with lots of character. The tiny kitchen includes a dining table which is perfect…

There’s a Right Way to Tour a Model Home (Here’s How)

Whether you’re seriously in the market for a new builder, or if home touring is just your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon, model homes are showpieces for builders and developments. Think of it as the catwalk at Fashion Week: a model home is a way to show off what a builder can do—even…