Although not very popular with many, wallpapers are once again one of the key interior design trends. There are an unlimited number of colors and patterns available in the market, but the most desirable ones are those inspired by vintage patterns.
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The new year is here and of course a whole new range of home trends 2016 or interior trends that will liven up our spaces. Everything from exotic jungle prints to seventies style interiors and quirky ethnic accessories – this year's home trends are fun and bold. Psychedelic colors and an interior full of exotic flair with international influences from South America and the Orient are key guidelines for 2016.
A natural air freshener, it will absorb all unpleasant odors! And your home will smell wonderful
The wavy shelves and tables are the work of designer and architect Max Voytenko, who is famous for his modern design and always surprises us with imaginative accessories for the home. This time he is back with the Kroll collection, consisting of a system of corrugated shelves and coffee tables, which are perfect for brightening up a modern apartment with an industrial touch.
Designer and interior designer Nathan Chandler made a vintage discovery when he bought a new home. A perfectly preserved kitchen from the late 50s awaited him in the house.
Watervilla is a spectacular minimalist residence on the Amstel river in Amsterdam, designed by +31ARCHITECTS. At the request of the clients, he created a modern two-story apartment where the living space and water merged together.
Xtend, a foldable bathtub, redefines the concept of the bathtub. It is foldable and can be carried or stored away. Its author, Carina Deuschl, presented it at the IMM 2016 furniture fair in Cologne, Germany, as part of a competition for up-and-coming designers. The Xtend folding bathtub is made of carbon fiber and three-layer high-quality canvas.
YO! Home is a small apartment that allows incredible metamorphosis. It is a revolutionary way of using apartments, the concept of which has practically not changed since the beginning of their construction. Simon Woodroffea has already demonstrated the extremely economical use of space with the futuristic Yotel hotels, Yo! Home is a step further. It's a home that uses the mechanics we're used to on stage sets, which can quickly turn a single-apartment apartment into a multi-apartment apartment, into a living room, into a dining room, into a bedroom, into practically anything.
What's more beautiful than looking at a pleasant home environment, in which beautiful pieces of furniture flourish? The trends for this year suggest that we prepare the space for new lamps with a copper sheen, add at least a trace of pastel shades to the room, treat the interior to at least a drop of glowing orchid color, take a shower with strong patterns and reach for furniture made of light wood.
A church might not seem like an ideal place to live, but the architects at Scrafano Architects have convinced us otherwise, who, in collaboration with Linc Thelen Design, turned an empty church in Chicago into a beautiful family apartment. The pews, pulpit, altar, confessionals and other religious "furniture" had to go, replaced by minimalist, secular pieces of furniture, while the "belly" of the church remained intact, including the beautiful arched windows and stained glass windows. Thus, history and modernity meet in every room.
Indoor plants brighten up our home, but at the same time they also take care of well-being - both mentally and physically. Numerous studies have shown that plants reduce stress, improve air quality, reduce noise, and caring for them has a therapeutic effect on us. Which plants are among the best "green therapists"? Here are five green suggestions, and maybe one of them will decorate your home or office tomorrow.
The apartment in the block from the 1960s called for renovation, which the owner - a retired lady - had wanted for a long time. The spatial design of old apartments mostly does not correspond to today's times. Small and dark spaces do not offer what we want today. However, every apartment has a hidden potential that interior designers must recognize and bring to life. And so it was this time too.