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Interior Design

 

Let’s be honest, it’s really not that easy to source motifs for a gallery wall. Clients frequently ask me how to mix different medias and I often find myself sharing the same approach: The more diverse the collection the more dynamic and enriched the gallery wall becomes. The trick is to arrange and re-arrange the art pieces until it visually complements and makes sense. With that said: Lay them out and make sure neighboring pieces have at least one thing in common: Whether it is the color or pattern that these have in common, it really doesn’t matter.

 

A WELL DESIGNED BOUTIQUE STORE

Lately, I have been obsessed with gold/ brass furniture and have been daydreaming of owning an Armoire or sideboard in that very same finish. Luckily I stumbled upon this gem of a store:”Blush” is a boutique florist in Auckland’s Parnell, New Zealand. It’s interior was designed by owner and creative director, Kelly Karam. She teamed up with Powersurge (brass ladder) and Thinkpack (packaging) to create a complementing and continuous brand identity. It’s evident that Kelly has an immaculate eye for design has done a great job putting it together.

LIKE YOU CAN CLOCHE LITERALLY ANYTHING!


The Cloche & The Curiosities

During our trip to Amsterdam in 2015, we discovered this unique shop, called the Otherist. It’s literally a couple of blocks away from Anne Frank Museum. It’s a boutique filled with curiosities, eccentric, and unusual decor pieces. While exploring, I noticed they used quite a lot of cloches to showcase the artisan pieces. I had always associated this piece with the apothecary, but I certainly appreciated seeing it in a decor context.

Who needs frames and such, when you can just tape it straight onto a wall!?

I always look for innovative ways to decorate walls in inexpensive ways and find there are indeed infinite possibilities. A trend that has been circulating the deepest stratosphere of the world wide web is taped graphic patterns and taped up gallery walls. It’s definitely growing on me and it somewhat has inspired me to install one in my own domain in the near future.

It’s definitely a fun, unapologetic and a more contemporary look. Sometimes adhered in a more random manner and at times in a more organized way – People are getting creative with it and are even using this rather functional piece to become of visual interest by applying them in a pattern such as an “X”.

You can create infinite patterns with this rather versatile tool. It’s an inexpensive way to accent a wall and incorporate some color and texture without damaging them. A quick and yet effective concept that is ideal for speedy DIY projects.

What do you think? Have you recently installed a taped gallery for yourself? Please share your thoughts and pics! Would love to see it!

˜ Márcia

10 WAYS TO STYLE UP YOUR APARTMENT


The struggle of styling your apartment is real. We all know it. We all go through it. How much do I want to spend on decor? How long am I going to stay for? Should I buy this furniture piece, risking it may not fit in my next place? This is literally the monolog I have on a regular basis.

In my case I sort of go with the flow and I think it’s important to feel good and at home (rented or owned). So I don’t like to restrict myself and like to navigate within the possible and the temporary.

To start things, figure out a master plan and dedicate a budget towards this project, whether you just invest a big chunk of money right away or if you want to dedicate a certain amount per month and splurge on accessories and furniture as you go. The important thing to keep in mind is to make sure to invest in temporary and versatile pieces that won’t ruin any surface in your apartment. Simply, things you can take with you when you move out.

I have created a list of ways on how to effectively style your apartment.

Let’s jump right into it!

 


Temporary Wallpaper

Wallpapers are a great way to add character to your home. They are complicated to install, especially, if you are working with patterns or large murals, that needs to be aligned to be perceived as one collective image. The glue is meant to last, which means, taking it off would be quite a project. Thank god for temporary wallpapers! These are just as fancy and a breeze to remove. They definitely are statement pieces that have a great impact in your interior. Essentially it’s like having large unframed artwork.

Tip: Self adhesive vinyl wallpaper is perfect for apartment use. You can actually reuse them by putting it back onto the adhesive backing it came with (it’s hard but doable! It just takes patience, time and at least 2 people!) and reapply it to the walls in your next place.