A studio apartment is more than a single room combining living, dining, and bedroom; it's your self-contained world. But it's no secret that fitting everything can be a design challenge. When considering any floor plan, the first thing to ask yourself is: how do I...
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2019 Home Decor Trends, According to the Pros
I absolutely love the shifting energy a new year brings. Whether it offers a fresh start or the opportunity to embrace change, a new year invites us to celebrate a new version of ourselves. Oftentimes, this change begins with a refresh of the space in which we live....
Dear Ivy: How Do I Design a Stylish Bedroom on a Budget?
Dear Ivy, I'm moving into a new apartment, and I'm currently deciding what to sell and what to keep. I've been feeling a bit uninspired and want to switch up the look without investing in too many new pieces. Many of the pieces I currently have are a bit minimalist,...
The Perfect Small Bedroom Layout
Urban life has many perks: access to great culture and nightlife, reliable public transportation, inspiring architecture, and a constant pulse of activity. But when it comes to living, urbanites are often presented with some real design challenges. For example, how in...
Mix It Like a Pro: Cliff Fong
Cliff Fong is a go-to designer among the stars, known for pulling together a modern mix of important 20th Century design, fine art, and vintage finds. His laid-back style is sought after by everyone from Ellen Degeneres to Jason Biggs. Read on to see Cliff's pattern...
3 Living Room Layouts from an Expert Interior Designer
The average living room is around 13 feet long by 10 feet wide, but how you lay it out really depends on how you use it. To start, there are some general rules of thumb to consider, regardless of use. Read on to find out how to begin. 1. Always opt for the largest rug...
Three Ways to Decorate with Fawn
Our doe-inspired Fawn print is quickly becoming a cult favorite and a Mix it Like a Pro staple. See how to decorate with it three ways. WITH FRENCH BLUES Fabrics: Fawn, Ocean Velvet, Husk Linen, French Blue Clarence Stripe Courtesy of The Inside For a serene and...
2018 Gift Guide for the Homebody
From deluxe to practical, these gifts are chic, useful, and thoughtful. Shop The Inside team's favorite finds. 1. THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Splurge: A year subscription for monthly florals from Putnam & Putnam Steal: A year subscription to World of Interiors...
Mix It Like a Pro: Anthony Sperduti
THE RIGHT PRINT OR PATTERN EVOKES A FEELING Square Back Bed in Pink Blocks By Christene Barberich, Throw Pillow in Ink Melio, and shots from Sperduti's NYC apartment Photo: Gieves Anderson "Design that explores vernacular but isn't defined by it excites me. Like a...
Mix it Like a Pro: Sarah Storms
GO BOLD. The Modern Wingback Bed in Ocean Velvet "I have always tended towards bold colors—and I've been known to pick favorites. In my house, it's a constant struggle not to fill every room in red and blue! At the risk of things looking too nautical or trad, I'm...