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    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

    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

    Pink And Lavender Room Reveal

    Pink And Lavender Room Reveal

    We’re here with yet another beautiful space from our White & Light Home, our pink and lavender room reveal. Considering that this home is supposed to be ‘white and light’, this room turned out to be quite a happy burst

    Rittika October 1, 2019April 20, 2020 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Projects, White & Light Home 6 Comments Read more

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    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 
#ARIYONAroundup
    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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#ARIYONA_Mio #ARIYONAbedroom #beforeafter
    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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#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAliving #beforeafter
    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
#ARIYONAroundup
    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 
#ARIYONA_Mio #ARIYONAdining #beforeafter
    The brick wall is the star of this balcony. By da The brick wall is the star of this balcony.

By day, it brings warmth and texture.

By evening, the spotlights take over—washing the surface with light and revealing every ridge, groove, and imperfection that makes brick so beautiful.

Add a pair of woven pendants casting their own patterns, and this little corner transforms completely after sunset.

Proof that good materials get even better with good lighting.

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#AI_Phoenix #ARIYONAbalcony
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