Cathrin Dunphrey

Modern farmhouse styling has slowly become a staple in the interior design scene over the last few years thanks to the rising trend on comfort and simplicity. Gone are the days when people would go for extravagant designs for their homes, buying the biggest pieces of furniture they can come across. The new “in” thing to do nowadays when it comes to interior design is to make your home as cozy and inviting as possible. But the modern farmhouse concept can be tricky to some. And this is why there is often hesitation to give homes a taste of the modern farmhouse vibe. So, to make things a little bit easier, we are sharing some design tips for one section of the house (at least for now!)—the living room. By the end of this article, you would have acquired a fair bit of information on the two most popular themes at the moment—Industrial Modern Farmhouse [...]

Roundhill Furniture Habit Solid Wood Tufted Parsons Dining Chair Home décor enthusiasts, this one’s for you! The top pick in wooden dining chairs right now is this Parsons Dining Chair set. Not only are they designed to look like they’re suited for royalty (who says you aren’t royalty anyway?) but they are practical and durable too. Upholstered in the colour of your choice, these chairs are created with wooden legs and accented with buttons across the front. Stylish, classy and easily tailored to suit any room! The chairs have a slight curve to them, making it a comfortable choice for any person’s shape or size. Parsons Dining Chair set Some say the kitchen is the heart of the house, I say the dining room is. Generally, conversation fills a dining room, as well as delicious aromas and warm energy. It’s the place where families join after a long day, to share their stories [...]

Perhaps you think of rocking chairs as being dated. Quite often we see them in old films where they are usually made of wood and are found on the front porch or in a traditional parlor. However, nothing is further from the truth. These days you can find many different and modern styles. Of course, you can still buy a traditional rocker that has curved legs and rocks back and forth. There’s nothing wrong with these and they are usually the cheapest option. However, you can also buy glider rockers that have levers and switches and move on the flat rather than in an arc. Spring rockers are similar to traditional rockers, but they have springs, and swivel rockers copy the movement of an office chair. Some rocking chairs recline, some have footrests and others even come with an ottoman. If you decide to buy a rocking chair you will be spoiled for [...]

With the value of real estate rising exponentially now more than ever, it comes as no surprise that more and more people are going for smaller apartment units. Detached, staccato houses are no longer the norm, especially for those who prefer to be in the middle of all the hustle and bustle in the city. But while smaller homes seem to be easier to decorate, it isn’t always the case especially when you have more belongings than you realize, and you find there is nowhere to store them all. If you’re not too big on the Marie Kondo habit, your best bet would be to find multifunctional items for your place. Lucky for you, we’ve put together 6 simple yet effective space-saving ideas for modern small apartments. Maximizing floor space by elevating the bed in modern small apartments Floor area is your most valuable resource when you live in a tiny room. It [...]