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    All White Kitchen Reveal – MCM Home

    All White Kitchen Reveal

    Today, with the all white kitchen reveal, I share with you my absolute favourite space from this Mid Century Modern Home. Considering that I cook only once in a while, and usually only when there is no other option, it is

    Rittika May 18, 2021May 17, 2021 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Mid Century Modern Home, Projects 11 Comments Read more

    Decor Inspiration on #RittikaLookAtThis 2021

    RittikaLookAtThis 2021

    I think being in lockdown over so much of the last one year has brought out the creativity in everyone. I’m here with all the winners of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021 today, and am absolutely amazed by the innovative projects and exciting

    Rittika May 11, 2021May 10, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Entrance, Passage and Study Reveal – MCM Home

    Entrance and Study Reveal

    A couple of weeks back I shared our Mid Century Modern Living Room with you. Today I’ll show you the few spaces around which I missed out in the last post, i.e. the entrance, passage and study.

    Rittika May 4, 2021April 26, 2024 Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Mid Century Modern Home, Projects 5 Comments Read more

    51 Amazing Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    51 Amazing Mother's Day Gift Ideas

    I remember writing this post last year, during the first lockdown, and thinking what an unusual Mother’s Day that was going to be. And that we would never have a Mother’s Day like that ever again. But a year later,

    Rittika April 27, 2021April 26, 2021 Accessories, Furniture, Shopping Hotspots No Comments Read more

    Mid Century Modern Living Room Reveal

    Mid Century Modern Living Room

    It has been such a long time since I first introduced this project here on the blog. Due to various reasons, of which the lockdown is the biggest, this reveal has been a while coming. But, as they say, better

    Rittika April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 Balconies & Terraces, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Mid Century Modern Home, Projects 17 Comments Read more

    How To Design A Kitchen With A Black Countertop

    How To Design A Kitchen With A Black Countertop

    A request post today to address a question that I face myself very often. How do you design a kitchen with a black countertop? Many of the homes I design are new builds, just handed over by the builder to

    Rittika April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Tips, Trends & DIY 5 Comments Read more

    Bathroom Design For The Dee Residence

    Bathroom Design For The Dee Residence

    I hope you’ve been enjoying all the spaces we’ve shared so far from the Dee Residence. We wrap up this project on the blog today with all three bathrooms of this home. This entire home was designed from scratch, and

    Rittika April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Bathrooms, Dee Residence, Home Interiors, Projects 9 Comments Read more

    Wood And White Kitchen – Dee Residence

    Wood and White Kitchen

    The next space that I am going to share with you from the beautiful Dee Residence is this lovely, wood and white kitchen. We went with the existing counters in this kitchen… and changed absolutely everything else. And what a

    Rittika March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 Dee Residence, Home Interiors, Kitchens, Projects 16 Comments Read more

    Seating Roundup – Our Favourites From Last Year

    Seating Roundup 2021

    With all its ups and downs, the last year flew by quite fast. And though work was at a standstill for quite a few months, we did manage to wrap up a few projects quickly once the lockdown was over.

    Rittika March 16, 2021May 28, 2021 Furniture, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots No Comments Read more

    Sunshine Master Bedroom – Dee Residence

    Sunshine Master Bedroom

    So happy to bring to you this happy, sunshine master bedroom from the Dee Residence today. Since this is one of the smallest rooms in the home, it is also one of the simplest in terms of layout and furniture. But

    Rittika March 9, 2021March 5, 2021 Bedrooms, Dee Residence, Home Interiors, Projects 4 Comments Read more
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this boy’s bedroom. (S An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this boy’s bedroom. (Swipe left for before)

The biggest change here? We flipped the bed placement entirely.

Before:
• the bed blocked movement and made the room feel tighter
• bulky furniture + dark curtains made the space feel heavier than it was

After:
• the new bed position opened up the layout
• a full-height wardrobe streamlined the storage
• soft neutrals + layered textures made the room feel calmer and brighter
• wall lights freed up bedside space and added a boutique-hotel vibe

Sometimes the smartest design move isn’t adding more.
It’s simply rethinking the plan.

Click link in bio for more pics and details.
Photography: @bizou.photos 
#AI_Shway #ARIYONAkids
    A dressing corner designed for a teenager who want A dressing corner designed for a teenager who wanted her room to feel soft, calm, and just a little bit Pinterest-worthy 💗

This nook was designed to do a little bit of everything:
• dressing table + window seat
• soft curves to keep the space feeling playful
• an arched mirror to visually open up the corner
• warm lighting that feels dreamy at night
• and layered blush tones because apparently “just one pink” was not enough 😄

Swipe 👈🏻 for the full setup and those floating butterfly lights quietly stealing the show.

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#AI_Shway #ARIYONAkids
    Headboards are basically the eyebrows of a bedroom Headboards are basically the eyebrows of a bedroom. 

They do three main jobs:

• Stop pillows from escaping
• Give you something to lean on during late-night scrolling
• Make the bed look far more put together than it probably is

From upholstered panels to warm wood details and everything in between, headboards quietly set the tone for the entire room.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

Photography: @bizou.photos 
#ARIYONAroundup #ARIYONAbedroom
    Soft neutrals, layered textures, and one chair tha Soft neutrals, layered textures, and one chair that quietly steals the spotlight 🤍

This living room was designed to feel calm without feeling flat:
• textural fabrics instead of loud contrasts
• curved seating to soften all the straight architectural lines
• sheer curtains that let the daylight do most of the work
• warm wood tones to balance the creamy palette
• and subtle patterns that reveal themselves slowly

Swipe 👈🏻 for a closer look at our favourite reading corner in the house.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
#AI_Shway #ARIYONAliving
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this balcony. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this balcony. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From drying rack zone to “just five more minutes with my coffee” zone ☕🌿

This narrow balcony needed to work harder without feeling crowded.
So we kept the layout light and simple:

• a swing chair for lazy evenings and long phone calls
• compact side table for coffee/books/snacks/random life admin
• layered plants to soften all the concrete around

Coz we think even the skinniest balconies can become the favourite corner of the house.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
#AI_Daastan #ARIYONAbalcony
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    A study corner that doesn’t scream corporate cubic A study corner that doesn’t scream corporate cubicle energy 📚

We kept this setup simple, warm, and quietly functional:
• a compact solid wood desk with slim tapered legs
• an upholstered chair comfortable enough for long reading sessions
• open shelving for books, keepsakes, and the “I’ll read this next” pile
• soft natural light filtering through sheer curtains
• and just enough greenery to make deadlines feel slightly less dramatic

Swipe 👈🏻👈🏻 for more pics.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
#AI_Taru #ARIYONAkids #ARIYONAstudy
    This living-dining space was designed around one s This living-dining space was designed around one simple idea — calm, comfortable, and easy to live in.

A soft neutral palette, warm wood tones, layered textures, and lighting that keeps the mood relaxed from morning to late evening ✨

A few details we particularly love:
• the sculptural pendant lights anchoring the dining space
• grey marble flooring adding depth without overpowering the room
• curved dining chairs softening all the straight lines
• and the mix of wood, fabric, metal, and muted prints keeping the palette quiet but never flat

Swipe 👈🏻 for a closer look at the dining setup.

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#AI_Taru #ARIYONAliving #ARIYONAdining
    Window seats are dangerously convincing. You sit d Window seats are dangerously convincing.
You sit down “for two minutes” and suddenly you’ve cancelled all your plans for the day ☀️

These are some of our favourite window seat moments: 👈🏻👈🏻
• quiet reading corners with natural light doing all the work
• extra storage hidden below the seating
• the perfect spot for morning chai, afternoon naps, or pretending to read while actually people-watching
• soft cushions layered against warm wood tones
• and little tucked-away spaces that make a home feel more personal

Sometimes all a room really needs is one comfortable corner near a window.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

Photography: @bizou.photos 
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