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 had been dreaming about this kitchen for a very long time. The planning actually started together with the design of the house itself. From the beginning my goal was to create a timeless kitchen that would be functional, allow several people to cook at the same time, and comfortably host large gatherings. At 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
We rarely stop to notice when something works perfectly. We usually only think about spaces when something feels off. The same goes for interior design. A well-planned room supports everything that happens there, letting people move, live, and function without friction. Creating a layout is one of the most important steps when building a house.
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One big problem I have noticed in large, modern homes is that they echo. I do not know about you, but for me it is a very unpleasant side effect of large open spaces. If your house echoes, the issue goes beyond acoustics. Sound shapes how a space feels. Many modern homes look beautiful. Clean
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Empty walls often make a room feel unfinished. Filling them is not about adding things just for the sake of it. A wall does not need decoration simply because it is empty. What it needs is intention. When you start thinking about your walls as part of the architecture of the room rather than just
I went to France looking for interior design inspiration and ended up with some surprising observations of my own. I have always been drawn to old architecture where symmetry is central. Architecture and interiors where attention is paid to detail and beauty. This might not be everyone’s personal preference, but I believe there is something
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Hiring an interior designer can feel intimidating. On one hand, you want help turning your ideas into something real. On the other, you do not want to lose control. What if the designer only does what they want? What if you are not happy with the result? Is it really worth the investment, when your
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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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