"Have nothing in your home that you don't know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." —William Morris. Ottomans are not a new concept, but have become popular worldwide over the years. I did not know what an ottoman was, until I associated one with those at the foot of a bed. But like everything you see around you, this piece of furniture too has a history and a reason for its existence. Made with no back, the ottoman is a deeply upholstered seat introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey, where, piled with cushions, it was the central piece of domestic seating. It received the title ‘Ottoman’ from its namesake empire, christened after its founder Osman...
The versatility, elegance and boldness that stripes bring into a space is unmatched. Whether laid on the floor, on the walls or in fabric or upholstery, stripes visually lead the eye away, creating a neat space-enhancing trick. In a former article, we saw how when zebras stand together in a huge group in the savannah, their striped patterns cause a dazzling effect to the eyes, hence why a group of zebras is called a dazzle. Source If I was to be very honest, there is no limit to what stripes can do, as they have the ability to make a room feel intimate or expansive, minimalist or collected, casual or refined. In many cases, especially in hotels and lounges, they can...
If Disney land and the Marriot have hoped on it, why not? Trendsetting is the art of being able to see what others cannot see. It is a skill that not many people have, but this skill has become increasingly important as interior design is becoming a bigger part of modern living. When you open up a magazine or scroll through your social media feed, you’re bound to see glimpses of interior design. For some people, this is just a hobby. But for others, it’s their profession. In the last few years, an increasing number of people are turning to natural elements in order to create home designs that are modern and timeless. This trend is likely to continue because...
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” - Wassily Kandinsky. Ever wondered what the phrase ‘just say it in black and white’ means? I’d imagine it meant a request to explain or state something clearly about what you are thinking. Stripes of truth. Black and white stripes... zebra imagery forms. Take a look into our world for a minute... Just picture this... a group of zebras standing together, stripes almost aligned - a clear balance of a striking black and white depiction - is called a dazzle. Image : A dazzle of zebras A dazzle… Who wouldn’t want a dash of razzle dazzle and natural gleam brought out by a zebra skin rug in their living rooms, patios, bedrooms, study’s, offices,...
source Like fashion, interior design has a cyclical nature. There are interior styles that have been used in the past, stayed dormant for a few years, but is now making a strong return. Animal prints are not one of those. They’re constants in the interior design world. Some of the most commonly used prints are zebra, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, tiger, and hyena. Interior design experts make it seem so easy to incorporate those prints into a home. But for most of us, it can be quite intimidating that’s why a lot of people veer away from it. This shouldn’t be the case. The best thing to do is to approach it with caution. We have some tips to help...
