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Colorful living room ideas from Europe

Colorful living room ideas from Europe

If you are bored with neutral interiors, take a look at these colorful living rooms: they are vibrant, and full of life. Depending on the colors used, you can achieve...
Interior upgrades that begin with walls, floors, and finishes

Interior upgrades that begin with walls, floors, and finishes

Interior upgrades often succeed based on decisions that feel subtle rather than dramatic. Walls, floors, and finishes form the physical framework that supports how a home looks, feels, and functions...
Bedroom shelving ideas: stylish storage that elevates your space

Bedroom shelving ideas: stylish storage that elevates your space

A bedroom is rarely just for sleeping - it’s where we get dressed, read, sometimes even work. That’s why smart storage is essential - and this is where shelves shine....
Custom floating shelves: how much does it cost?

Custom floating shelves: how much does it cost?

Custom floating shelves are one of the simplest ways to get a perfectly fitted, premium-looking solution for tricky corners, alcoves, or design-led spaces.
Ikebana: the Japanese flower arranging for modern interiors

Ikebana: the Japanese flower arranging for modern interiors

Ikebana is not "just another bouquet of flowers." The essence of Japanese flower arranging is to create harmony from a few elements, deliberately left empty spaces, and subtle asymmetry.
Open shelving kitchen - pros and cons

Open shelving kitchen - pros and cons

Open shelving solutions are at the forefront of the latest kitchen trends, and for good reason: they are functional, aesthetic, and can be customized to suit any home.
Bathroom Shelf Ideas: a visual guide with lots of images

Bathroom Shelf Ideas: a visual guide with lots of images

Looking for bathroom shelf ideas with lots of images and just the essentials? Here are our favorite picks - from ladder shelves to floating, corner and built-in solutions.
Best wood for shelves - which hardwood for floating shelves?

Best wood for shelves - which hardwood for floating shelves?

The choice of wood used for shelves determines their durability, appearance, and functionality. The surface of shelves is often subject to mechanical stress (loading and unloading books and decorations), so...
Built-in shelves solutions for every part of your home

Built-in shelves solutions for every part of your home

These sophisticated interior decorations are practical and space-saving, allowing you to showcase your personal style. Built-in systems offer almost endless variations, so these shelves can be classic, modern minimalist, or...
DIY: How to Make a Floating Shelf – 3 Methods

DIY: How to Make a Floating Shelf – 3 Methods

A floating shelf appears to 'float' in front of the wall thanks to a hidden bracket or support element. This design is both aesthetic and practical. But how do you...
Ideas for floating shelves: practical and stylish

Ideas for floating shelves: practical and stylish

Floating shelves are the perfect combination of minimalism and functionality – a great idea if you are looking for furniture that meets both your storage and decorative needs.
How to make your home feel bigger?

How to make your home feel bigger?

You don’t need to move to a bigger house to make your space feel more open. A few smart design choices can do the job!
Kitkat tiles: vertical elegance for your kitchen and bathroom

Kitkat tiles: vertical elegance for your kitchen and bathroom

Kitkat tiles, or finger tiles have become a favorite among designers and homeowners, offering a myriad of possibilities to elevate any space.
What is burl wood - explanation and examples

What is burl wood - explanation and examples

In this article, we provide some insights of burl wood and show some exciting examples how it can be used in design and furniture making.
Fluted furniture, why do we all love you?

Fluted furniture, why do we all love you?

It seems we all love fluted furniture, but how has it got its viral popularity? Learn about its unique aesthetic and origin.
Simple bathroom design: 6 ideas for a clean, minimalist look

Simple bathroom design: 6 ideas for a clean, minimalist look

Are you planning to start a bathroom reno project? Looking for simple bathroom ideas, to achieve a minimalist yet cozy look? These tips are for you.
Japandi bedroom: 5 rules to achieve the look

Japandi bedroom: 5 rules to achieve the look

How can you achieve the typical look and have a truly japandi bedroom? Here are 5 interior design tips that you can immediately put into practice.
Neotenic interior design: for your inner child

Neotenic interior design: for your inner child

It’s called neotenic design - a rather new style that will definitely evoke your inner child!
Japandi living room: case study

Japandi living room: case study

When working on this japandi living room, we wanted to achieve a space that is functional, yet not overcrowded, feels spacious and calming.
Painting a nightstand: crime or fun?

Painting a nightstand: crime or fun?

The world gets divided into two when it comes to the question: when you want to renovate your nightstand, should you paint it or not?
What size lamp for nightstand?

What size lamp for nightstand?

When looking for a bedside lamp, you can easily fall in love with its design, but what size lamp will be the best for your nightstand?
How to install a floating vanity

How to install a floating vanity

We'll guide you through the installation process: how to install a floating vanity, what tools you need and what's the right order of steps.
How to pair nightstands with bed

How to pair nightstands with bed

The good news is that you have many options to pair your nightstand with your bed. Let’s see the best ways of matching one-by-one!
How to make a nightstand taller: 5+1 ways

How to make a nightstand taller: 5+1 ways

What if you have a nightstand that is not high enough - but you love it and would not want to replace it with something else? How to make a...
Japandi nightstand: 3+1 must-have features

Japandi nightstand: 3+1 must-have features

There are some essential features that contribute to the japandi look - we highlight 3 of those to give an overview of japandi nightstands.
Why are nightstands so expensive

Why are nightstands so expensive

Why are nightstands so expensive? - we can read the question on interior design forums. Here are the main factors that take effect on prices.
Nightstand decor ideas according to pros

Nightstand decor ideas according to pros

Run out of nightstand decor ideas? Listen to the pros - in this article, we teach you a rule that most interior designers use.
10 dressing table ideas for a contemporary bedroom

10 dressing table ideas for a contemporary bedroom

The main guidelines for selecting the right dressing table and 10 dressing table ideas that may inspire you when working on your interior.
Where to buy japandi furniture

Where to buy japandi furniture

Tips for where to buy japandi furniture, from IKEA to Etsy, with products and links to help your interior design.
Nightstand styles: from japandi to mid-century

Nightstand styles: from japandi to mid-century

Don't get lost in the maze of nightstand styles - we are here to help! The 8 most popular styles explained, in this article.
Japandi: the style everyone's talking about

Japandi: the style everyone's talking about

We get a deep dive into japandi style: listing the elements of this style and also showing some great examples of japandi interiors.
How to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand

How to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand

Forget symmetry - through four interior arrangement ideas, we show you how to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand.
Pictures above nightstand: 5+1 ways to decorate your wall

Pictures above nightstand: 5+1 ways to decorate your wall

In this article, we have brought five (plus one) guidelines to help you create a stunning bedroom setting with pictures above nightstand.
Interior design styles: the basics

Interior design styles: the basics

All the trending interior design styles are (at least partially) based on the classic styles - so let's see what made them timeless!
Mid-century nightstand: 5 key features that define the style

Mid-century nightstand: 5 key features that define the style

In this article, we focus on mid-century nightstands: how do they look and what makes them mid-century?
Mismatched nightstands: does it make sense?

Mismatched nightstands: does it make sense?

We’ll prove the reason for the existence of mismatched nightstands, and we won’t leave you without some amazing examples.
5 nightstand alternatives to shake up your bedroom

5 nightstand alternatives to shake up your bedroom

Tips for mixing things up and creating a functional and chic look for your bedroom with 5 ideas for nightstand alternatives.
The organic modern interior style

The organic modern interior style

Right now and in front of our eyes, organic modern is becoming one of the most popular interior design styles of the decade. Let’s see why.
What do you put in a nightstand?

What do you put in a nightstand?

Do you need a nightstand? - somebody asked on an interior design forum. Let's see what you can put in a nightstand to answer this question.
Types of nightstands: from functional to aesthetical

Types of nightstands: from functional to aesthetical

Choosing the right type of nightstand is essential both for the eye and for the soul: it has to be practical and stylish - here's our guide!
What is floating furniture? 2 meanings

What is floating furniture? 2 meanings

If you like interior design, you have probably come across the term floating furniture. But did you know that it actually has two meanings?
What's french cleat, why it's used for floating nightstands

What's french cleat, why it's used for floating nightstands

If you love wall-mounted furniture, like floating nightstands, you have probably heard about their popular mounting method: french cleat.
How to select nightstand color

How to select nightstand color

After discussing different wood and size options of our floating nightstands, now we are focusing on the paint colors and finish variations.
How to select nightstand size | ordering from mybettershelf

How to select nightstand size | ordering from mybettershelf

After discussing the various wood options in our last post, we are now focusing on the sizes of our floating nightstands.
Mybettershelf nightstand wood guide: colors, grain & how to order

Mybettershelf nightstand wood guide: colors, grain & how to order

Wood is like us, people, with many different characters. Read our guide to learn more about wood types before ordering from mybetterhself!
Floating nightstands – the pros and cons

Floating nightstands – the pros and cons

Do you plan having floating furniture? We collected all the PROs and CONs that we suggest considering before making the decision.