Niina and Veli-Pekka Koivula live in the village of Rauma Kolla, Finland. Since the couple's children have all grown up and moved out, they now live with their dog trio: Lyyti, Namu and Elmo. Built in the 1920s, their 861sqft (80sqm) house has an interior decorated...
Russian architect Jenya Lykasova designed a two-storey house on the Mediterranean coast for a family of 6. The owners wanted to infuse their home with sea-themed accents, creating a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere as well as a timeless style. The design concept focuses on combining simplicity and nature of...
In Moscow, Russia, a dream team from In2 Architecture designed a comfortable studio for a young couple. To make the most out of its 430sqft (40sqm) space, the designers carefully zoned the layouts by identifying the main functional areas. Sleep and work areas are grouped together,...
A contemporary Japanese mountain villa sits at the base of Yatsugatake Mountains with a thriving vegetable garden surrounded by natural fields. Designed by MDS for an elderly couple retiring from the city to Hokuto, Japan, this villa was built facing the south side of the mountains,...
As internet becomes a part of our lives, many people choose to work from home nowadays. While working from home clearly has several advantages, perhaps the most important one is that you get to create a comfy and functional space according to your own needs...
With the blooming tulips, daffodils and cherry blossoms, spring officially arrived (finally)! Because of the bathroom renovation my husband and I have going on at our home, we've made a few trips to Ikea to buy accessories, where we saw many pastel colour choices in...
In the ever-changing interior decor trends, oriental rugs seem to be always staying in the game. From the light Moroccan nomad style, to bold Persian spicy tones, oriental rugs surely look gorgeous in combination with many different styles, including Scandinavian interiors! In contrast with the pale palettes widely...
Japanese interior style's popularity continues growing along with the trend for simpler living in the recent years. However, designers have refused to merely copy the traditional ethnic patterns, but instead, a creative yet harmonious mix of modern and classic Japanese style emerged. Modern Japanese interior style...
Have you ever sat in an Ikea showroom and wondered if homes in Sweden actually look like that? Here is a real-life reference. We found this lovely apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden that sets the perfect example for small space decor and storage planning. On the...
Ever since the new hybrid style Japandi caught our attention, we've been on the watch for interiors utilising this elegant trend. When we found photos of a home that Finnish interior stylist Susanna Vento decorated for a construction company Kannustalo, we fell hard for it. The...