A ceiling medallion is a decorative detail that’s generally round in shape and the purpose of which is to add visual interest and draw attention to a hanging light fixture, such as a chandelier. These ornamental features first started to appear in the early decades of the 19th century, mainly in wealthier Victorian-style homes where...
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85 Awesome Masculine Living Room Design Ideas
Masculine interiors are usually dramatic and sexy, that’s why even girls love them and like coming a bachelor’s retreat. We’ve already found some examples of décor of masculine bedrooms, home offices and kitchens, but what about one of the main rooms in the house, important not only for relaxing but also for having guests? A...
What Is A Cottage Style Home And 20 Examples
The word ‘cottage’, which was originally ‘cotter’, made a long way from meaning a peasant living in a small home with a barn to meaning just a small house. While the cottages of Europe serve as dwellings, the cottages of America usually refer to a vacation home. How does it look and how to pull...
30 Green Kitchen Decor Ideas That Inspire
Green is one of the colors that are loved by many people because it’s very relaxing and calming. Green is the color of nature, and there are many shades you can opt for in decor. Pastel and muted greens create a relaxing ambience, dark greens are perfect for moody interiors, and emerald is a color...
Modern Luxurious Home With Lots Of Textures In Decor
The single-storey, three-bedroom residence sits in the grounds of a Victorian mansion block. It was completed by Claridge Architects in 2015, but the interior design had been done by London-based studio Black & Milk, who used a neutral color scheme with rich textures. The house is minimal and contemporary, yet its decor was more suited...
Heritage Home With A Stylish Extension At The Back
Curva house by LSA Architects & Interior Design team in Australia is a nice example of modern and stylish architecture – it really attracts attention with its seamless flow between the spaces. The extension contains the family area and it seamlessly communicates with the pool and the outdoor areas. Comparing the differences in styles between...
Compact Modern Apartment With Lots Of Plywood In Decor
The two-level, 639-square-foot flat in a Victorian row house in Hermon Hill, London, had been stripped of its original detail and was a blank slate when London architect Carl Trenfield first saw it. The architect decided to apply a simple, craft-led scheme to create a modern look for the flat. The upper floor is open...
Ultra-Stylish Scandinavian-Inspired Home In Australia
Award-winning interior designer Fiona Lynch has transformed this traditional Victorian terrace in Australia into a sleek and ultra-stylish home. Ornate Victorian architectural features and mid-century modern furniture blend with other modern finishes and accessories to achieve a truly distinctive contemporary residence. I love the calm color palette of black, natural wood and white – it’s...
Using Bird Cages For Decor: 66 Beautiful Ideas
There is something special about adding a bird cage into the decor mix of a room – it’s like informal bohemian vibe, the Victorian feel, kind of steampunk touch. Here are some ideas to use a bird cage for décor. For lighting. House candles or stuff a bird cage with a strand of string lights....