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Every Room Has Its Own Palette In This Therapist’s L.A. Home
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Usually, we hear stories about how homes are designed with others in mind (partners, kids, pets, extended family), but sometimes, we sit down with a homeowner who was lucky enough to concoct a home all for themself. When Katie Szymanski, a therapist and entrepreneur, bought her 1920s house at the top of a hill in Los Angeles’s Mount Washington neighborhood, she was single and ready to mingle—with interior designer Leah Ring of Another Human, that is. She asked Ring to help her fill her home with the items of her choosing. But before Szymanski…
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How To Decorate a Small Living Room for Christmas
As a Sagittarius born in December, two weeks from Christmas, I’ve been the recipient of far more birthday-Christmas combo gifts and Christmas-themed gifts than most people get in a lifetime. And most of my life, I’ve lived in homes with small living rooms, including a true one-room loft space (900 square feet) and a midcentury home where I could barely wedge in a coffee table, couch, love seat and TV. So because I’m a holiday-loving, Christmas collectible-collecting, small-space living person, I’ve had to be creative when decorating for Christmas. I’ve compiled some tips from my own experience and talked with pros to get you in the Christmas spirit, no matter…
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356Powder Room Ideas For A Guest-Worthy Space
Why is it that the powder room, a tiny bathroom with just a sink and a toilet, is often so many interior designers’ favorite room of the house? Though small, a powder room provides a huge opportunity for bold design. A jewel box of the home, a half bath is often where people let their design fantasies run wild. Bold color, playful wallpaper, and unexpected details are among the adventurous ways that people create interest in so little space. Often, these vibrant elements are reserved for the powder bath while the rest of the house is a bit more sensible. Interior designer Ellie Christopher says that the powder room is…
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9 Japandi living room ideas |
Japandi living rooms capture the essence of the design style perfectly, and it’s been rising in popularity in recent years. Thanks to its focus on creating spaces that cater to wellbeing while promoting sustainable living, Japandi style is fast becoming a go-to interior design style. When thinking about any living room ideas, creating a space that feels relaxing and inviting is always a high priority, but the Japandi style takes it one step further. There are key design elements that simply can’t be ignored – natural wood tones, organic materials and the addition of nature are all crucial to creating a successful Japandi living room scheme. Knowing where to start…
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Alicia Keys’ living room teaches how to decorate with art |
Everyone loves art, but styling it can bring up hundreds of interior design questions. How should you pair furniture with art? Should you buy art to match your space, or just choose pieces you love? Luckily, Alicia Keys is here to provide some answers. The singer took to Instagram to share that she and her husband, Swizz Beatz, were lending art from their collection, the Dean Collection, to the Brooklyn Museum, offering a view into her artistically designed living room. The space is a lesson in decorating with art – starting with the colorful and textural pieces that juxtapose the neutral paint and furnishings. San Francisco-based interior designer Soledad Alzaga…
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How to Decorate a Living Room, According to Designers
Decorating a living room, which is easily one of the most utilized spaces in your home, sometimes presents a bit of a challenge. That’s true whether you are starting from scratch, doing some light designing, or planning a renovation. That said, the effort is well worth the reward: A curated, intentional living room that elevates the overall aesthetic of your home. To help with this endeavor, we tapped several interior designers, who were happy to share their best advice on how to decorate a living room. Tessa Neustadt Create a Game Plan It’s important to start with a thoughtful plan and view your space with fresh eyes, says interior designer…
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