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    Entrance and Foyer – Kai

    Entrance and Foyer – Kai

    ‘Kai’ means the sea. And like the ocean, this home unfolds with gentle waves of blue, soft neutrals, and reflections that carry light and calm throughout its rooms. I’m really excited about walking you through our latest project, beginning at

    Rittika August 4, 2025July 27, 2025 Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Kai - Sea, Projects 2 Comments Read more

    Bathrooms – Shway

    Bathrooms of Shway

    In a home where every space feels thoughtfully tailored and quietly elegant, the bathrooms of ‘Shway’ hold their own with grace and precision.

    Rittika July 28, 2025July 27, 2025 Bathrooms, Home Interiors, Projects, Shway - Gold No Comments Read more

    Curved Windows and Natural Light: Enhancing Your Home’s Brightness and Beauty

    Curved Windows and Natural Light: Enhancing Your Home’s Brightness and Beauty

    Many homes today suffer from a lack of natural light. Whether due to poor window placement, small openings, or structural obstructions, dim interiors can make a space feel smaller and less inviting and even impact overall well-being.

    Rittika January 31, 2025 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Boy’s Room of Shway

    Boy's room of Shway - upholstered headboard, black and gold wall sconce, bedside table, white wardrobe

    Finally, we get to the last bedroom of this home, the boy’s room of ‘Shway’. This room belongs to a young man in college, so ‘boy’ is probably not the right way to describe it. But along with all the

    Rittika December 17, 2024December 16, 2024 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects, Shway - Gold 2 Comments Read more

    Girl’s Room – Shway

    girl's bedroom of shway, blush and gold, pink and white, boho, arched mirror, butterfly pendant lights, study table with bookshelves

    The girl’s room of ‘Shway’ has all the gentle elegance of this home. In addition to the white and gold, we have generous doses of pink sprinkled all over to give it a younger and brighter vibe – just right

    Rittika December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects, Shway - Gold No Comments Read more

    Master Bedroom – Shway

    blue bedroom, contemporary, midcentury modern,

    Hi and welcome back. Hope you have been walking through ‘Shway’ with me over the last couple of weeks. Let us now move into the quieter areas of this graceful home.. the bedrooms. We have three bedrooms here – a

    Rittika November 26, 2024December 9, 2024 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects, Shway - Gold 2 Comments Read more

    Kitchen – Shway

    yellow and white kitchen, gold kitchen, hand made backsplash tile, white kitchen counter, yellow cabinets

    Have you seen the living and dining room of ‘Shway’ yet?  Then I guess you’ll realise that sometimes, all that glitters is quite literally, gold! We carried the soft gold vibe of the living area into the kitchen of Shway. After

    Rittika November 19, 2024November 16, 2024 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Projects, Shway - Gold No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining – Shway

    living room, shway, white, mid century modern, rocking chair

    Welcome to the living and dining of ‘Shway’. Shway is an elegant home with an understated luxurious vibe, done almost entirely in white and gold… and I can’t wait to show you around! Usually, when we’re discussing designs with four

    Rittika November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Projects, Shway - Gold 3 Comments Read more

    Kitchen – Daastan

    Kitchen of Daastan - powder blue cabinets, black handles

    I’ve been away from here for quite a while now and it is so good to be back. As I had hinted at last time, today is the last stop of this home tour. And can there be a better

    Rittika July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 Daastan, Home Interiors, Kitchens, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    14 Best Walk-In Shower Ideas for Small Bathrooms

    Bathrooms of Falak Azura - terrazzo and aquamarine

    Small bathrooms should hold you back from achieving a luxurious walk in shower experience. In fact, walk-in shower enclosures can offer space saving, luxurious look, and spa-like ambiance even in the most compact bathrooms.

    Rittika May 30, 2024 Bathrooms, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 3 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)

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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#ARIYONA_Mio #ARIYONAstudy #beforeafter
    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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#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAbedroom #beforeafter
    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?

Photography: @bizou.photos
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this dining area. (Swi An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this dining area. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From six chairs around a rectangular table to a cosy dining nook built for lingering. The biggest change here wasn’t just the furniture—it was the way the space is used.

Before:
• A conventional dining setup taking up most of the room

After:
• A custom banquette that comfortably seats more people
• A round table that makes conversations flow better
• Soft blush walls that bring warmth to the space
• A flock of brass birds adding a playful touch overhead

The result? A dining corner that feels more like everyone’s favourite seat in the house.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
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