Over the last few years, the nature of work has been constantly evolving and many of us find themselves spending more time in front of our computers. Consequently, in this new normal, the environment that we work in has a great importance, as we want to be inspired and feel more comfortable. And although we may not have free rein when it comes to designing our work cubicle at the office, when it comes to designing a home office, all bets are off. So if you are fortunate enough to work from home, you are in charge of your work space’s design and style.
Furnishing your dining room can seem like the easiest task in the world, until you’re actually faced with it. And the fact that there are more chair options than there are stars in the sky doesn’t make it any easier either. If you could only skip the ordeal of furnishing your dining room and just settled for eating at a local bistro, it would be all perfect, right? Sure, why not.
In this digital time, it’s strange that we are still so drawn to furniture pieces that were designed way back in the sixties. Even well into 2018, the mid-century style still has an enduring popularity. This can be based on many factors – ranging from the minimalist design, to the love for different materials and gentle organic curves in furniture. Or, it could be just a subtle nostalgia for the good old times.
Living in the 21st century, it’s impossible not to get stressed on a daily basis. In this aspect, it’s not an exaggeration to say stress has become the synonym of modern life. Stress at home, stress at the working place, stress over finances, stress over food… when is it time to get a bit of relaxation?
Okay, so it’s safe to say the world has been under a spell thanks to Scandinavian culture and design trends. Unlike other trends, this one proves to be timeless, taking into account it’s been around for some time now, and the more we see and know of it, the more we like it.
At the end of a long, stressful day, it can be such a relief when you get to retreat into the bedroom and slide into the comfort of your bed. Face washed, teeth brushed, sheets clean and fresh – what better way to end the day? Well, if you ask me, this simple pleasure can be even further enhanced with the help of a special kind of pillow, namely the wedge pillow.
Open-floor spaces are popular for plenty of reasons. By opening up the space and eliminating any visual barriers in the form of walls, an otherwise small apartment can appear much larger than it actually is. Besides, it’s very convenient for entertaining guests because you can still socialize with them while you’re refiling drinks or cooking in the kitchen. And if you have children, or want some in the near future, this kind of living space can allow you to have an eye on them while you’re doing some other business around your home.
Today, you wouldn’t exactly consider these wooden chairs with scrolls and contoured backs as modern, but when they first appeared they were light years ahead of their time. In fact, it was in the mid 1800s when German cabinetmaker-turned-chair-revolutionary, Michael Thonet, unveiled the silhouettes we’re so familiar with today – the bentwood chairs. It was the first time such a production method was used – heating wood to bend it into improbable chairs. The result was graceful, sculptural and surprisingly comfortable seating.
