Sleeping is an important part of anyone’s routine. When I’m not doing my day job or my interior designing side gigs, I make sure that I get at least 8 hours of sleep in order to recharge for the coming day and the tasks to accomplish. Sleeping on unhealthy surfaces, however, even for more than [...]
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this already in previous entries, but there seems to be a wave of philosophy among interior designers today wherein there is preference for the fusion of aesthetic appeal and functionality instead of just choosing one or the other. I am a proud believer of this concept and I apply it whenever [...]
Frodo may have been small of stature, but he was tasked with the greatest burden of all to carry the ring of evil to Mount Doom and destroy it. Still, can you imagine if Elrond let Frodo Baggins leave Rivendell without the Fellowship of the Ring being formed? He would probably not have made it [...]
If there ever was an original interior design sin that every single human being has committed, it would be of wasting precious space. Such sinful commission may not come from the wanton, intentional, or deliberate desire to commit this sin, but sometimes interior designers such as myself can’t help but shake their heads in disapproval [...]
To the rest of the world, twin beds are referred to as single beds. They are smaller versions of double beds, which are meant for couples or people sharing a single sleeping space. Conversely, twin beds are perfect for twins or siblings sleeping together in the same room but on separate beds, enabling them to [...]
The kitchen is much more useful when everything you need is within arm’s reach. Cooking up culinary masterpieces, after all, would not be possible without the right tools and ingredients. Being the foodie that I am, I find that an organized kitchen is a useful kitchen, especially when trying out new recipes that I’ve discovered [...]
A bedroom is definitely one of the most important rooms in the home. For many, and I assume for you as well, it is a place of refuge after a long and stressful day at work and school. It is a sacred space for all, but in some cases you will probably need to share [...]
There is often a misconception when talking about chairs and the bedroom in general, since both these concepts do not usually go hand in hand. And although most people wouldn’t feel the same way, I personally fancy having bedroom chairs in my bedroom because they’re the unlikely furniture that makes all the difference in the [...]
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