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    Easy DIY Wall Mural Ideas

    Easy DIY Wall Mural Ideas

    This post today is a little self indulgent. I started my research for easy DIY wall mural ideas for myself, because I decided to paint a wall in my home. But let me start from the beginning.

    Rittika May 26, 2020July 16, 2021 A Little Bit of Me, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    Decor Inspiration On #RittikaLookAtThis 2020

    RittikaLookAtThis 2020

    Another year of design and decor inspiration and we’re back with a round up of our winners of #RittikaLookAtThis 2020. But first, a short summary of of this hashtag in case you are new to it.

    Rittika May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Tropical Living Room – 3 Ways

    Tropical Living Room - 3 Ways - Get The Look

    I’ve spent this weekend making mood boards. I’ve planned out a tropical living room, not one, not two, but THREE ways! Basically, I’ve been missing shopping during this lock down. I mean, I do this for a living. I not

    Rittika May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Accessories, Affordable Art, Furniture, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Shopping Hotspots 8 Comments Read more

    11 Ways To Make Big Space In Your Small Bedroom

    11-Ways-To-Make-Big-Space-In-Your-Small-Bedroom

    A while back we started our small spaces series. After our posts on ideas for making big space in small bathrooms and small kitchens, we took a break in the series. I was reminded of the series  once again, thanks

    Rittika May 5, 2020May 28, 2021 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Affordable Art – Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    Affordable Art - Mother's Day Gift Ideas

    It’s been a while since I added to our Affordable Art series. With Mother’s Day around the corner I thought this would be just the right time. Artwork is always a great gift idea, especially when you know the recipient

    Rittika April 28, 2020April 27, 2020 Affordable Art, Shopping Hotspots No Comments Read more

    How To Set Up A Cosy Reading Nook

    How To Set Up A Cosy Reading Nook

    A few weeks back we picked the perfect spot for our home library. Last week, we went through many bookshelf design ideas to make place for our books. Today, to wrap up our book lover series, we see how to

    Rittika April 21, 2020November 18, 2021 Home Interiors, Home Office, Tips, Trends & DIY 1 Comment Read more

    9 Beautiful Bookshelf Design Ideas

    9 Beautiful Bookshelf Design Ideas

    This week we continue with our book lover series of posts. A couple of weeks back we suggested a few Perfect Spots For Your Home Library. Once you’ve selected your spot (I hope you’ve done that by now!) the first

    Rittika April 14, 2020March 25, 2022 Home Interiors, Home Office, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    How To Click And Edit Interior Photos With Your Phone

    How To Click And Edit Interior Photos With Your Phone

    Of all the post requests I have received, this one I got recently, asking for tips on decor photography, had me most excited. First, because it isn’t a regular interior design post. For a change, I won’t be writing about

    Rittika April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    11 Perfect Spots For A Home Library

    11 Perfect Spots For A Home Library

    Last week I was asked by a few readers for home library and reading nook ideas. Most of my family, including me, enjoy reading and so the idea of writing this post is very exciting to me too. I realised

    Rittika March 31, 2020April 20, 2020 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    Simple Steps To An Organised Home Office

    Simple Steps To An Organised Home Office

    We have another request post this week. And given the situation we all are in right now, I thought it was a very appropriate topic. ‘Work from home’ is the current mantra across a large part of the world, and

    Rittika March 24, 2020August 17, 2020 Home Interiors, Home Office, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this girl’s room. (Swi An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)
This room went from spreadsheets to storybooks.

Before:
• A basic home office setup, designed purely for function

After:
• A bedroom created for a young girl
• A custom wardrobe with a playful botanical artwork wallpaper
• Soft colours, rounded forms, and layered textures

Which part is your favourite?

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#ARIYONA_Mio #ARIYONAkids #beforeafter
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this girl’s room. (Swi An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

Before:
• A bulky wardrobe make the room feel smaller

After:
• A floor-to-ceiling wardrobe that makes use of every inch
• Deep drawers for better organisation of everything from clothes to craft supplies
• Clean white shutters paired with warm wood for a lighter feel
• Playful circular handles that add just the right amount of fun

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAkids #beforeafter
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study. (Swipe 👈🏻f An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

How do you fit storage, a workspace, and a bit of personality into one wall?
• A custom desk seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry
• Closed storage that keeps everyday clutter out of sight
• Open shelves for books, collectibles, and personal touches
• A gallery wall that makes work feel a little less like work

The best part? Everything has a place, but the room still feels light and uncluttered.

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    Interior designer confession: I’ve bought enough o Interior designer confession:
I’ve bought enough of these mini roses to start a very underwhelming flower farm. 🌿

They’ve appeared in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, TV units, sideboards, shelves, and probably a few places we’ve forgotten about.

Why do we keep reaching for them?

• They add softness without demanding attention
• They work with almost every colour palette
• They look good from every angle
• They never argue with the rest of the styling

You can find a link to them in my Amazon storefront !
Photography: @bizou.photos 
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    An #ARIYONAbefore after from this bedroom. (Swipe An #ARIYONAbefore after from this bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

That giant blank wall behind the bed... we turned it into a feature.

Before:
• A basic headboard against an empty wall
• Dark furniture and heavy curtains
• Plenty of natural light, but not much character

After:
• A mural inspired by flowering branches that brings softness and depth
• An upholstered headboard that adds comfort and warmth
• Elegant wall lights replacing the need for bulky bedside lamps
• Light, layered fabrics that make the room feel calm and airy

The mural may look delicate, but it does a lot of heavy lifting—setting the mood for the entire room.

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this bedroom. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)
A bedroom doesn’t always need more space. Sometimes it just needs a focal point.

Before:
• A plain wall behind the bed
• Standalone furniture pieces with little connection to each other
• The room felt functional, but unfinished

After:
• A soft floral mural that brings the entire room to life
• Integrated wardrobes framing the bed and creating symmetry
• Warm wood textures balanced with gentle greens and blush tones
• A headboard wall that feels layered, calm, and complete

The mural may be the first thing you notice, but it’s the combination of colour, texture, and proportion that transforms the room.

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this living room. (Swi An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this living room. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

This living room went from dark and heavy to light, warm, and welcoming.

Before:
• Bulky furniture dominating the space
• Dark finishes around the window 
• A monochrome palette 

After:
• A soft tan sofa that instantly brightens the room
• Lighter window treatments that let the space breathe
• Warm wood, layered textiles, and a colourful rug bringing personality underfoot
• A window seat that turns the garden view into part of the room

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    Blue is the overachiever of the colour world.💙 It Blue is the overachiever of the colour world.💙

It can be calm in a bedroom, sophisticated in a dining room, dramatic in a bar, and fresh in a kitchen—all without changing its name.

Maybe that’s why we keep coming back to it.

These are our favourite blue spaces. Which one is yours?

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