Design Types
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Will neutral rug colors work well for a minimalist Mediterranean design theme?
I recently relocated to a larger apartment. I've always wanted to start over with my living room design, and I'm looking for something simple. I am drawn to Mediterranean rug design because it uses neutral colors like a soft blue. I want to incorporate them into my design vision, but I'm unsure if it'll work. Is it perfect for me?Asked 6 months ago
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Can neutral rug colors like white make a living room feel airy and spacious?
My husband wants to remodel our house this year, and we want a facelift. We've always been inspired by Greece's Mediterranean color palette, and we'd like to do something similar. We have small rooms in our house, but we want them to feel more open and airy than they do now. Can we use neutral rug colors to make them appear larger?Asked 6 months ago
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Should I include White-Chocolate for neutral soft undertones in my Mediterranean palette?
I bought an old villa that I intend to revamp. I adore Moroccan Mediterranean design, particularly the color palette, and hope to replicate it. I've been looking for some neutral colors, and I'm drawn to white chocolate tones. I've always wanted a hallway rug with soft, golden undertones. Is this the right color for this Mediterranean charm?Asked 6 months ago
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Are decorative plants popular in Japanese design?
I feel like my home doesn't have enough plants as decorative pieces. I have a Japanese design running throughout all the rooms. Are decorative plants popular in Japanese design? If so, what kind of plants? Thanks!Asked a year ago
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Can sliding doors be considered Japanese design-inspired?
I have been inspired to decorate my living room in the style of Japanese interior design. I have sliding doors in my living room that lead out to the patio. Can aluminum sliding doors be considered Japanese design-inspired? Or should I replace them with new doors?Asked a year ago
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What color palettes are inspired by natural light?
The Japanese-style apartment I share with my roommate gets a lot of natural light. We want to paint the walls a color that compliments them and keeps the home feeling light and uplifting. Is there any color palette you can recommend for this? Asked a year ago
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Is minimalism a key part of Japanese design?
I’m getting a new apartment soon, and I have been heavily inspired to go for the minimalist style. My old place had a lot of clutter and unnecessary décor. I want to introduce a more modern minimalist design in my space, but I don’t know which design would embody this.Asked a year ago
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What bathroom finishes are considered rustic designs?
We recently moved into an old farm-style house, and I want to be consistent in creating a rustic design. I am struggling with creating a rustic design in the bathroom. What bathroom are finishes considered rustic designs?Asked a year ago
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How durable is handmade wooden furniture?
My husband and I are expecting. My grandfather made us a handmade pine rocking chair for our daughter's nursery. I have my doubts about the strength of the chair, but I like how it fits the rustic design and the rug we got. How durable is pine furniture?Asked a year ago
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Are rich earthy tones part of the rustic design color palette?
I want to redesign my bedroom in a rustic design, starting with painting the walls. I want something open and light but also has an earthy, natural feel about it. I’m not sure if bold and rich tones are part of this design.Asked a year ago
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