Purpose means the reason for which something is done or created for or for which something exists, and its especially true in purposeful design. It’s when an element in design is specifically built with a purpose in mind. With the advent of minimalism and the adoption of the Kon-Marie method, many people are looking towards…
Every household or even an office should have bookshelves, whether it’s floating or solid. They act as great addition to empty walls and bring in a feeling of warmth. Start with anchor pieces, like books. Spread them evenly on the shelves. To add variety, lay some vertically and some horizontally. Fill the spaces the books…
Marquetry and parquetry wood styles done in veneer which have been around for centuries, but if you’re asking yourself what they are, let us help. Marquetry and parquetry are techniques in decorative woodworking that allows for intricate art and designs to show through in the likes of furniture, ornaments and even architectural elements of homes…
Make a statement with big, beautiful and intricate wood carvings add personality to your home. With wood carvings used as interior design and decor accents, you will be able to add “oomph” to empty walls and space to accompany other interior design elements. Here are some ways in which you can use wood carvings in…
Whilst we did say that minimalism would take a back seat and maximalism will be at the fore fronts, we do live beautiful minimal houses and homes and just can’t get enough of them! Minimalism looks at sleek and modern design with similar colour tones and palettes make for an aesthetic that is soothing and…
Pyrography also known as pyro gravure, is an art styling that uses natural elements such as wood and other natural materials that involves utilising a heated element to burn on designs. From burners, magnifiers and sunlight, to laser, pyrography can be used in a multitude of ways where it has gone from an artform being…
2021 Interior Trends to Watch out ForWith the year coming to an end, a year that has been quite different to each and every one of us, we have taken steps to appreciate what is important and what is not. Many of us have redefined what are our lives, whilst some have redefined their spaces….
As the year draws to its end, Pantone has released their chosen colour for the new year. The Pantone Colours for 2021 are Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray. The colours are a welcome union from the events of the past year. Ultimate Gray represents strength, resilience and encouragement of feelings of steadiness and composure to…
A dining room is often the center point of a home, a place where everyone takes a moment to sit down and appreciate their company as they eat their meals and be merry. Thus, one can only expect that the dining room should be one that welcomes and entices one to comfortable and enjoyable dining….
One of the focal elements in a home or office is what you end up walking on – yes, your floor tiles. They lead the way and also can act a differentiating factors from room to room should you want to. They also have a way of adding character and statements, and choosing floor tiles…
