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    Sofa-cum-Bed Options And Where To Find Them

    Sofa-cum-Bed Options and Where to Find Them

    A reader very recently requested me for a roundup of sofa-cum-beds. I so often go on a hunt for a good sofa-cum-bed myself, that I could completely relate to this request.

    Rittika July 13, 2021July 15, 2021 Bedrooms, Furniture, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots No Comments Read more

    Cozy Family Room – Dee Residence

    Cozy Family Room

    Bringing to you the next beautiful space from the Dee Residence, the cozy family room. This is the third of three bedrooms and the only one without an attached bathroom. Which is why we  decided to use this one as

    Rittika February 9, 2021August 23, 2021 Bedrooms, Dee Residence, Family Room, Home Interiors, Projects 10 Comments Read more

    Farmhouse Bedroom – 3 Ways

    Farmhouse Bedroom

    It’s mood board time again.. and this one is another request. Today I have a Farmhouse Bedroom for you, in three different ways. There is ‘Naturally Neutral’ if you like a soft, serene space. ‘Breezy Blues’ are just right for

    Rittika February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 Accessories, Affordable Art, Bedrooms, Furniture, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots 2 Comments Read more

    Lavender Guest Room – Blue Door Project

    Lavender Guest Room

    Happy to share with you the Lavender Guest Room from our Blue Door Project today. It all started with that beautiful wallpaper you see here which was custom made just for this room. But first things first..

    Rittika December 22, 2020December 21, 2020 Bedrooms, Blue Door Project, Home Interiors, Projects 2 Comments Read more

    8 Beautiful Blue Bedding Combinations

    8 Beautiful Blue Bedding Combinations

    I am told very often that I have an unusual way of mixing and matching fabrics and furnishings. And many of you have told me you like it. So this post is for all of you who do. Today I

    Rittika July 14, 2020July 13, 2020 Accessories, Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots 4 Comments Read more

    Mom’s Home Office Reveal

    Mom's Home Office Reveal

    We’re here with mom’s home office reveal today, and considering how little we changed here, I am thrilled with how truly ‘refreshed’ the room now looks. If you remember, this is a quick refresh that we are giving my parents’

    Rittika February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 Home Interiors, Home Office, My Parents' Home, Projects 6 Comments Read more

    Quick and Easy Guest Room Makeover Reveal

    Quick and Easy Guest Room Makeover Reveal

    Hello and welcome to our first reveal of this new decade! Today, we bring to your our quick and easy guest room makeover reveal from our ‘We Want It Brighter Makeover‘.

    Rittika January 14, 2020August 17, 2020 'We Want It Brighter' Makeover, Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects 12 Comments Read more

    Mom’s Home Office Refresh – Part 1

    Mom's Home Office Refresh - Part 1

    Today we are continuing with our series on the quick refresh we are giving My Parents’ Home. Once our plan for their living room was sorted, we moved on to mom’s home office refresh.

    Rittika July 23, 2019July 22, 2019 Home Interiors, Home Office, My Parents' Home, Projects 5 Comments Read more

    11 Guest Room Essentials That Make Happy Guests

    11 Guest Room Essentials That Make Happy Guests

    Summer vacations are in full swing and most of us will be on both sides of the coin when it comes to being guests or hosting them. Most people think that preparing for your guests with basic guest room essentials

    Rittika May 21, 2019May 13, 2019 Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Quick and Easy Guest Room Makeover – Part 1

    Quick and Easy Guest Room Makeover - Part 1

    Today we have a short and sweet post to introduce our quick and easy guest room makeover. This guest room is part of our ‘We Want It Brighter‘ home. If you remember, they’ve done up their home not too long

    Rittika April 23, 2019April 22, 2019 'We Want It Brighter' Makeover, Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects 6 Comments Read more
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s roo An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From laundry-day chaos to a room that feels like it belongs to a girl. 💕

* The wardrobe gets a complete rethink, with a mix of crisp white shutters and warm wood drawers
* Plenty of drawer storage keeps the everyday clutter out of sight
* Soft pink and cream replace the heavy blue wall with a much lighter mood
* A scalloped border adds a playful little detail
* And the whole room feels brighter, softer and much more her

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study-cum-guest r An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study-cum-guest room. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

One room, two jobs — and now it actually looks the part.

* The wardrobe becomes a more considered piece, with a warm wood finish and wicker shutters
* A proper work zone fits neatly into the layout
* The sofa-cum-bed turns the room into a comfortable guest space when needed
* And the gallery wall adds a bit of personality — because a study doesn’t have to look like an office

Study by day. Guest room when required. Much more fun all round.

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    Here’s an #ARIYONAslowswipe from this lovely bedro Here’s an #ARIYONAslowswipe from this lovely bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻 slooowly for a panoramic view of the space. Swipe further 👈🏻 for before)

From “just a bedroom” to a room with a point of view.

* A botanical wallpaper brings the whole wall to life
* A soft, upholstered bed adds a calmer layer
* Rattan bedside tables bring in warmth and texture
* Terracotta and sage accents pick up colours from the wallpaper

And suddenly, the room feels much more considered — without feeling overdone
Same room. Very different mood.

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    Wardrobes have commitment issues. 😄 Paint, veneer Wardrobes have commitment issues. 😄

Paint, veneer, glass, cane, fluted finishes, fabric-look shutters… there are quite a few ways to dress up a wardrobe.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites — because sometimes the wardrobe deserves a little more than “make it white.”

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this beautiful bedroom An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this beautiful bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

• Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes made every inch work harder.
• Soft sage, blush and ivory replaced the visual noise of mismatched pieces.
• Layered textiles and gentle patterns added warmth without overwhelming the room.
• A cosy reading chair turned an unused corner into the perfect spot to unwind.

All we did was give this room a little more purpose—and a lot more personality!

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    An #ARIYONAslowswipe of this living room. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAslowswipe of this living room. (Swipe 👈🏻sloowwly for a panoramic view of the space)

Some living rooms are designed for entertaining.

This one is designed for lingering.

• A warm, earthy palette that feels cosy without becoming dark.
• The window seat naturally draws your eye outdoors—and doubles up as the favourite spot in the house.
• Plants soften every corner and bring a little life indoors.
• Pattern is used in small doses, letting the rug quietly become the room’s focal point.

Nothing shouts for attention, yet everything works together to create a space that’s easy to come home to.

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

The biggest change wasn’t adding more.
It was choosing pieces that worked together.

• A bespoke TV unit brought in storage and warmth.
• Soft blush tones balanced the rich walnut finishes.
• Plants, textiles and layered textures made the room feel welcoming.
• Every piece now has a purpose—and the clutter finally has a home.

Sometimes all a room needs isn’t more square footage... just a better plan.

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    A little tropical escape, minus the airport queues A little tropical escape, minus the airport queues. 🌿✈️

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite rooms with a tropical vibe — leafy, breezy, a little playful and very happy to stay indoors.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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