Having a pet can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, but they also take a lot of responsibility. Plus, if you are a proud homeowner, it can be difficult to get used to the mess that dogs and cats can make. They are also known for producing unpleasant smells, which are often a challenge to get rid of.

So to help, I’ve put together some suggestions on how you can remove animal odours from your house or flat.
• Wash upholstery
Something you can do regularly to reduce the …

Teenage girls often enjoy interior designing and aspire to decorate their bedrooms themselves, wanting to project their individuality and personality onto the room in which they spend a great deal of time. There was a time when teenage girls bedrooms were typically adorned in celebrity pictures and male heartthrobs, but many teenagers today prefer bedrooms which are more simple looking, with less clutter and posters, and are easier to keep clean and maintain a more tidy style. Here, we showcase 5 pictures modern girls bedroom styles decorated in a contemporary …

In planning the interior of your home, everything even to the littlest detail should be carefully plotted out. The staircase to be installed should be conducive to the home’s over-all design. The “Ballon Staircase“, a modern and unique staircase presented by Faraone. The design itself can be adapted to suit different interior spaces. The stairs are connected by these stainless steel spheres, which give the staircase a wonderful dynamic – a mix of curves and straight edges. It can be set up as a straight staircase or a curved or …

The Luxury Penthouse in Johannesburg is the distinct representation of the 21st Century modern living. This is a dream home made come true by the SAOTA and the OKHA Interiors basing on the client’s brief. This is a three-level penthouse that reflects individualism and demonstrates the evolution of the technological aspect of modern living.

It is a smart home tailored for the client with customized lighting and automation. Adam Court is the designer that led the team to complete the project which sets the new standard of urban living. The modern …

Chic Chocolate Interior Ideas by Behrer & Partners

Learn how to create a beautiful chocolate room using brown color. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful your room can be with this color. As the example, this dynamic apartment interior arrangement created by Behrer & Partners in Sweden. Different tinges of brown and just a little white make the interior very modern and really cool! There are many colors but they all are very well combined. Details of natural wood and pop-art pictures look great in the context of chocolate walls.  The …

Camenzind Evolution, a Swiss design firm, is the company which designed these amazing Google Offices located in Russia’s biggest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg. As the company’s name states, the concept of evolution was highly respected in designing these offices that also feature, meeting, interaction and game rooms for moments of recreation when people have a deserved break.

From the brick lined front desk located at the entrance of the office, the coffee bar and lounging areas, the comfortable and colorful living room, the meeting spaces and the really creative environment …

This stunning Fashion Pavilion, a touring architectural retail installation – designed by John Lewis and internationally renowned architectural company Grimshaw Architects. Launching on the fashion floor in John Lewis Oxford Street on Monday 5th September 2011, the bold installation will house new private label designer collaborations from a host of designers including Osman Yousefzada, Clements Ribeiro and Tracey Boyd. After two months at John Lewis Oxford Street, the Pavilion will tour the UK for 18 months adding drama and inspiration to flagship John Lewis stores including Edinburgh, Cardiff and Liverpool.

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Apartments demand a special interior decorating touch. You must take away the feeling of an apartment by decorating your space without running afoul of the landlord. This interior is large and airy with plenty of room for a double bed with bedside tables. Three standing wardrobes offer excellent storage facilities. The walls are painted in a broken light-gray tone that nicely enhances the rustic raw brick walls and floor. The living room is perfect for socializing, thanks to its proximity to the dining room. The square shape with light painted …

BBFL Design have created modern interior for world’s leading advertising agency, DBB. The design process began with observing the designers at DDB work as a diverse group which involves a high level of discussion, debate and intervention sessions amongst each team with a common goal of achieving a creative solution for their clients. Group discussion activity was crucial for the team where workspace becomes a social network area rather than a confined individual space.

The design process has allowed us to create a bridge between two disciplines which played a huge …

The 130 Barrow Street Loft interior succesfully modified into modern style by ixdesign. They was commissioned to bring organized function and a warm sensibility to a 1,050 sf loft-style apartment in New York City’s West Village. Located within a structure built as a truck garage in 1931 and converted to condominiums in 1983, the apartment was plagued with an awkward geometry, limited natural light and an outdated décor.

The existing finishes and fittings were stripped away to visually organize the space and reveal its basic architectural layout. With a cleared palette …