The Original Vision Maybe you remember that from the very beginning of building our house, I had a clear vision for the downstairs powder room. I wanted it to feel moody, dark and cozy, but also have that wow factor for guests. My idea was to use classic black and white mosaic tiles on the […]
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I am absolutely overflowing with happiness. Our kitchen is finally finished. In my previous post I wrote about how we were about to move in and would have to live with a temporary kitchen for a while. In the meantime the moment finally arrived when the real kitchen was delivered and installed. Designing the Kitchen
A very lovely project has just come to an end. A tiny powder room that had been planned for expansion for quite a long time has finally been rebuilt and completed. I want to share the story behind it with you and talk about the obstacles, challenges and limitations that came with this project, and
When a client first came to me with the idea of flipping an apartment and renting it out fully furnished, I was genuinely excited. I love projects with a clear goal and a real challenge. The budget, however, was very tight. The plan was to do as much of the work themselves as possible and
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I have always dreamed of having a pantry. Where I live, pantries are not common in modern townhouses. They are actually quite rare. Traditionally, pantries belonged to old farmhouses. They were dark, cool rooms where food could be stored and preserved more easily. Practical, yes, but not exactly beautiful. When we started building our new
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Staging a small apartment is all about showing its true potential. When space is limited, every choice of color, lighting, texture, and layout matters more. The goal is not to fill the rooms but to help buyers or renters see how comfortable and inviting the space can feel. In this post, I will walk you
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This is our little 345 sqf studio apartment. When we got married, we moved into my husband’s apartment, which at that time was unfinished and looked more like a construction site. We were both students, money was tight, and for years we renovated and improved the place with almost no budget. Over time, it truly
