Bedroom cozy furnishings: Here’s how

A comfortably furnished bedroom is of great importance. A pleasant and inviting atmosphere in the bedroom can help reduce stress, improve sleep quality and increase overall well-being. But what is important when furnishing the bedroom?

A soothing color choice: Soft basic tones

The choice of colors for your bedroom is a crucial aspect of its design. Calming and soft shades such as pastel blue, soft green or warm beige tones create a relaxing atmosphere. Avoid bold and intrusive colors, as they can affect the quality of sleep. Also experiment with different color combinations to give your bedroom a personal touch.

These are the best colors for the bedroom:

• Pastel blue
• Delicate green
• Warm beige tones

Cozy furniture and efficient storage solutions

The bed is undoubtedly the most important piece of furniture in the bedroom. Invest in a quality mattress and comfortable bedding to promote a restful night’s sleep. Choose a headboard upholstery that matches the style of your bedroom. You can decorate the bed with cozy pillows and a warm blanket to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

If the room offers enough space, a small seating area in the bedroom can be a nice addition. A comfortable armchair or chaise longue invites you to read, relax or meditate. Place a small side table and a reading lamp to create a cozy corner where you can switch off. Since a tidy bedroom contributes to a relaxed mind, you can also use smart storage solutions to keep your personal items neatly organized.

Tip: A cozy seating area invites you to read and relax before bedtime

In addition to a cozy interior, it also depends on the right decoration.

Decoration: colorful accents and personal accessories

Stickers for bedrooms, atmospheric lamps & Co. – Through clever decoration ideas you can give your bedroom a personal touch and create an atmosphere of peace and coziness. From strategic lighting to personal accessories, there are many ways to beautify the bedroom and make it an inviting space of relaxation.

Wall sticker for bedroom as accent

Bedroom wall stickers are a great way to add a personal touch to a room without having to make permanent changes. There are a variety of wall stickers available in different designs, patterns and sizes that are easy to apply and remove. Choose a wall you want to highlight and place an eye-catching wall sticker there for your bedroom. Whether it’s an inspirational quote, a nature motif or abstract patterns, wall stickers can beautify the room in a creative and playful way and create an individual atmosphere.

Atmospheric and well-designed lighting

Well-designed lighting can significantly affect the ambience in the bedroom. Use a combination of dimmable ceiling lights, bedside lamps and indirect lighting to create a pleasant and moody atmosphere. You can also experiment with different lampshades to add a touch of personality.

This is what you should pay attention to in terms of lighting in the bedroom:

• Dimmable ceiling lights adjust the brightness in the room
• Indirect light creates a moody atmosphere
• Bedside lamps and wall sconces serve as decorative light sources
• Strategically placed mirrors reflect as light
• Curtains and blinds regulate daylight

Natural elements and personal touches

Incorporating natural elements into bedroom design can have a calming effect. Plants are a great way to bring freshness and life to the room. Choose low-maintenance plants like a houseplant or succulents to create a relaxing atmosphere. Wooden furniture and accessories will give the room a natural and organic aesthetic.

Finally, add personal touches to the bedroom that reflect your personality. Hang artistic wall art, place family photos on the nightstand, or display mementos on a dresser. Individual elements create a familiar atmosphere and make the room a retreat that’s all yours.

Tip: Bedroom as a technology-free zone

Also, to promote restful sleep, make your bedroom a technology-free zone. Avoid using televisions, computers or smartphones in the bedroom. Instead, you can use an analog alarm clock and read a book as a bedtime ritual. This helps to calm the mind and create a relaxing sleep environment.

Inspiration: Furnishing styles, better sleep & Co.

In what color should the wall be painted? Where should the bed be placed? And how can you improve the quality of your sleep? Find out here which color accents are best suited for the bedroom and how Feng Shui can contribute to a restful sleep.

Feng Shui for the bedroom: harmony between the elements

What should you pay attention to the position and orientation of the bed in the bedroom? And what colors, shapes and materials are best suited for the bedroom? Feng Shui as a style of furnishing is about creating a harmonious balance between the elements and at the same time taking into account the desired effect on people. Find out how to decorate your bedroom in Feng Shui style here.

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Lampen Welt: LED lamps, different lamp designs and more

Sunlight lifts the mood, bright environments set a friendly mood – no wonder man is a great lover of lamps. It would also be very inconvenient to cook, read a book or do other activities in the dark. Thanks to the creative and innovative thinking of man, we are now in possession of a wide variety of lamp systems. In the following, we present you what to consider with the different lamps, what advantages LED lamps bring with them and what stylistic aspects there are to consider when buying a lamp!

Where do you need lamps? Bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and co. in lamp heaven

Are you in the process of fulfilling your dream of owning your own four walls? Whether you are about to build your own family home in the countryside, rent an old apartment in a noble metropolitan area or want to buy a loft apartment in a city – no home can do without lamps. Lamps, along with other pieces of furniture, are essential accessories in the lighting sector. After all, no one wants to cook in the dark, read a book in the bedroom in the gloom or have a game night with friends in the living room in the gloom. The effectiveness of lamps is often underestimated. Remember one thing: lamps can literally make your home shine.

LED lamps, halogen lamps or energy-saving lamps? Advantages and disadvantages

Since the classic light bulb was banned by law from the shops in 2012, and thus over time also from all households, new illuminants have spread on the lamp market. LED lamps, halogen lamps and energy-saving lamps have become the most popular. Often no attention is paid to the respective type of lamp. With problematic consequences. Do you want lamps with bright or warm light? Is low energy consumption important to you? Is quality or an inexpensive purchase your top priority? In the following we will show you the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of lamps:

LED lamps in the office, living room and co

Pros:

• Low energy consumption
• Long service life up to 30,000 hours

Disadvantages:

• Relatively high acquisition costs
• Not all LEDs are dimmable

Energy-saving lamps: good price, poor quality

Pros:

• Low energy consumption
• Alternative to the incandescent lamp (banned since 2012)

Disadvantages

• Frequent switching on and off reduces service life
• Full brightness only after one minute
• Average life up to 8000 hours

Halogen lamps: efficient in price, inefficient in energy consumption

Pros:

• Cheap purchase
• Pleasantly warm light
• Easily dimmable

Disadvantages:

• High energy consumption
• High heat generation
• Low life up to 4000 hours

Tip. Are you interested in interior design? Then check out our guide: trendiest and most popular interior styles!

Floor lamps: elegant and aesthetic in lamp heaven

Floor lamps do not take up as much space as table lamps and are not as present as ceiling lamps. Floor lamps are perfect for a dim light in the living room or bedroom. Cozy evenings with family and friends or just with a book are assured with the right floor lamp. In the following we present you two popular floor lamps of well-known interior designers. Let yourself be inspired by the royal class of lamp designs!

Medusa by Armani Casa: minimalist, elegant and radiantly beautiful

Armani Casa knows how to make the interior world shine with its lamp designs. This is also the case with his classic “Medusa” floor lamp. Black wooden legs stand in successful contrast to a white, cylindrical lampshade. Minimalism in its most beautiful and elegant form. This lamp can find its place in any room due to its simple look. Whether bedroom, dining room or living room – no room can escape the radiance of this lamp creation!

Chroma by Roche Bobois: sculptural floor lamp in colour

This floor lamp by Roche Bobois inspires with a sculptural, artistic look. A black lacquered steel frame is adorned by three oval shapes made of multicoloured PMMA acrylic glass. The oval lights are encompassed by a striking frame in black and shine in an ombré gradient look in pastel tones. This lamp wonder manages to fill every room with joy, fun and creativity. What at first glance has mirror character, proves to be a key piece in the lamp world.

Ceiling lamps: all-round lighting for your home

To make your whole home shine in a warm and even light, we recommend stylish ceiling lamps. Mounting them on the ceiling distributes the light evenly throughout the room. Depending on whether you prefer a brighter, bluish light or a warm light with hints of yellow, the right ceiling lamp will make your whole room shine with this atmosphere. Get inspired by popular lamp creations from talented interior brands!

Luxxu chandelier for a perfect atmosphere in a class of its own

With the magnificent “Empire Chandelier” from Luxxu, your home will be transformed into a stylish palace. Of course, this feeling of luxury and exclusivity comes at a price. The elegant chandeliers from Luxxu range in price from €7,000 to €43,000. Those who want to invest in exclusive designer lamp systems are in the right place. Elegant frames in gold meet glass components and create a unique look. Interior lovers have arrived in lamp heaven here.

Flock Of Light by Moooi Interior: Ceiling lamps in minimalist design

Moooi Interior is the epitome of luxurious lighting. We are particularly fond of this geometrically shaped ceiling lamp: brass bowls, bronze wires and semi-transparent polycarbonate diffusers inspire the interior world. This lamp shines with its artistic aesthetic and brings a bright, warm and poetic glow to any home. The model is available in two different sizes and starts at a price of €595 – an art investment that friends and family will marvel at and envy when they visit.

Bedside lamps: dimmed light in the evening and in the morning

Whether you’re the “early bird catches the worm” type or the “late riser” type, at some point in the morning you’re going to have to reach for the nightstand. Dreamily you try to bring light into your gloomy bedroom. It is therefore all the more important that you choose the right bedside lamp. Here, it is not only the design and appearance that need to be considered. The light intensity, light colour and stability of the lamp are equally important. After all, no one wants to be brought back to reality in the morning by a glaring light. No one wants to break their beautiful but very delicate bedside lamp into what feels like a thousand pieces while they sleep. So that none of this happens to you and you wake up with a glow on your bedside table and in your face, we present you in the following a few inspirations for dreamy bedside table lamps:

Mini Kabuki by Kartell Interior: Transparent lamp on the bedside table

You dream of a bedside lamp with a transparent look. Transparent in material, but not invisible in design? The Mini Kabuki by Kartell Interior meets these requirements 100 percent. This mini version of the lamp inspires with a characteristic and perforated surface, which makes the whole room shine. With 315 € a lamp model, on which it is worth to save. The lamp base also stands out. Three spherical shapes built on top of each other form the base on which the lampshade unfolds. An art object in lamp form – we like!

Hyades bedside lamp: lamp in glass by Armani Casa

When you see this bedside lamp, you must think of classic lanterns from the Far East? You thought right. Armani Casa has taken inspiration from oriental lamp designs for this extraordinary lamp creation. They have followed the traditional techniques of Murano glass making and handcrafted the lantern-shaped lamps. The elegant lamp holder shines in a glass marble look thanks to these special techniques. The Murano glass lampshade and base will brighten up your entire interior thanks to an LED lighting system.

Table lamps: lighting at the dining table, office table and more

You want to let your home shine in a new light? You’ve had enough of your wooden lamp from childhood? Then it’s time to bathe your home in new light. Often people forget that lamps are not only used on walls and ceilings to make a room shine. The table lamp is celebrating a revival. This lamp inspires with its functionality as a decorative item, but also as a lighting system. We like! In the following we show you stylish lamp creations to give your ideas a little boost. Happy inspiring and shopping!

Bloom lamp from Armani Casa makes any home shine

A cream-coloured lamp with a mushroom-shaped lampshade and a leg with metal details is a sensation even outside the world of Armani Casa. High light of this table lamp is the refined play with light. Here, the lamp base is also illuminated from the inside by an LED system. Lampshade and lamp base can be switched on and off independently. The lamp masterpiece made in Italy shines with high-quality materials. A lamp base made of real stone and pagoda-shaped lampshade made of fabric make interior hearts beat faster!

Negresco: in table lamp heaven from Roche Bobois

You can’t decide whether you want to design your home in a minimalist, Scandinavian or maybe oriental style? Luckily, this lamp creation can find its place in any of these interior styles. The lamp literally shines in bronze and polished brass. The lamp base made of black colored wood takes a strong place on any table. On a bronze rod shines the lampshade in spherical shape including fan high light. A lamp design which convinces interior lovers in its simplicity. Convince yourself!

Wall lamps: Moooi Interior, Kartell Interior and Co. bring walls to shine

Do you associate sconces with your grandparents’ house? The living room with its old carpets, wooden panelling and dusty books is illuminated by rustic sconces? We can give the all-clear – wall lamps have been given a fresh coat of paint. They have now become a timeless and modern key piece. Whether in artistic aesthetics or minimalist form – everyone gets their money’s worth. Convince yourself of the lamp miracle on the wall!

Rifly Applique lamp by Kartell Interior: straight lines on the wall

Lamp designs can be flashy, ornate and colourful. But they can also inspire with their minimalist look, their functionality and a functional design. With the Rifly Applique lamp, the latter is true. This wall lamp is available in two different models and starts at a price of €265. Dreaming of lamps that make your home glow, but don’t make themselves the focal point of the room? Then you’ve found your dream lamp with the “Rifly Applique” lamp. In a geometric cylinder shape with a crystal look, this lamp will shine on any wall!

Perch Light Wall by Moooi Interior: Art in lamp form

Lamps are more than just a functional object for you? Lamps have an artistic aspect for you and should fill your home with more than just light? Then with the “Perch Light Wall” lamp by Moooi Interior you have found a new star in lamp heaven. Visually, this lamp creation is reminiscent of a bird folded out of paper. Applications in brass give the design an exclusive touch. In general, this design promises a feeling of freedom, joy and grace. With this design masterpiece not only your home shines, but also your interior heart! With a starting price of 843 € no bargain, but works of art always have their price.

Hanging lamps: art, aesthetics and clean lines in the lamp world

Hanging lamps? What distinguishes them from ceiling lamps? That’s right, these two lamp creations are mounted in the same place in the room – on the ceiling. The difference is this: The hanging lamp “hangs” from a wire into the room, while the ceiling lamp is visually on the ceiling. The hanging lamp can quickly become constricting in low rooms. If you’re in the enjoyment of a vintage apartment or a home with high ceilings, you’ll be thrilled with this lamp creation. See for yourself!

Cactus by Roche Bobois: pendant lamp with an artistic touch

A hanging dream come true for your home. Three white ribbon rings are wound by hand and create an exciting geometric interplay. Whether your home shines in minimalist, oriental or Scandinavian style – this lamp model manages to optimize any room. The simple design in a discreet color choice brings peace into any room. A unique atmosphere thanks to warm light. The popular twilight function creates a cozy ambience and feeling of comfort and well-being. Exactly what you dream of for your home.

Bloom: on floral lamp meadow at Kartell Interior

You are a big fan of nature, flowers and landscape? Fresh flowers can always be found on your dining table? Why not on the ceiling as well? Interior brand Kartell has found the answer to your unfulfilled desire – the Bloom hanging lamp. As its name promises, this lamp creation resembles a floral explosion – in a positive sense. This lamp delights with its stylistic complexity and handcrafted quality. Several positioned LED lamps allow light of varying intensity to shine through the flowers. Light reflections multiplied a thousand times are the breathtaking result. Flowers on the ceiling – we like!

Office: working with the right furniture leads to success

You made it and turned your hobby into your profession? Congratulations! The optimal design of your office will help you to continue your work full of energy and motivation. Are you in the middle of planning your own four walls? Whether you’re building a family home or looking for the perfect loft apartment in the big city, not everyone has the luxury of their own office. If you’re tired of working from your bed or kitchen table, it’s time to give your office the attention it deserves. Here’s what you need to know about planning and decorating your office.

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Important: power sockets, room climate and Internet access in the office

In order to start your working day undisturbed, with full concentration and motivation, you must be able to fall back on certain aids. Your working day will be extremely tedious if there is a poor internet connection in the office or if there is no power socket in suitable proximity to your desk. Only when these basics are taken care of can you move on to the nicer things – decorating. Before that, here’s a little overview for you, so that you can create an optimal workplace.

• Space planning – How much space do you need?
• Noise sources – where should my office be located? (backyard etc.)
• Light conditions (windows & bright, friendly atmosphere)
• Where should the desk be placed?
• Are there enough power outlets near your desk?
• Do I have an internet connection in this room?
• Do I have a good internet connection?

Well-being in the office: Ergonomic workplace with optimal furniture

You spend most of your working time in front of a screen? Physical activities are hardly ever part of your job description? Thanks to digitalisation, according to the Federal Statistical Office, two out of three employees (25-54 years old) now work at a desk with a computer. And the trend is rising. As many advantages as this development brings with it, it also comes with physical dangers. Spending all day sitting in front of your computer can be harmful to your back, muscles and eyes. That’s why we’re presenting you with the most important factors for an ergonomically designed workplace. You can counteract these side effects, improve your motivation and create a better working atmosphere:

• Position of the desk (parallel positioning of the desk to the windows)
• Mounting of blinds
• Glare-free ceiling lighting (400 – 600 lux)
• Matching monitor (adjustable in height, non-glossy, reflective,
• Adjustable desk and office chair
• Optimal positioning of monitor

Living style in the office: minimalist, Feng Shui or country house style

Now that you’ve read up on all the ergonomic factors, it’s time for the creative part of office design. First decision – which style of living suits you best? Clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic are often preferred in office spaces. Of course, if your whole home is country style, it’s a good idea to bring that style into the office. This is where your personal taste comes in. Below, we present the most popular styles for office spaces:

Minimalist style: clean lines, geometric shapes and splashes of colour

A minimalist interior style has been enjoying ever-increasing popularity for years. What distinguishes a minimalist office interior? Wondering if this design style suits your personal taste? Find out: The main feature is the use of clean lines, shapes and colors. Decorative accessories are used judiciously to optimize the aesthetics of the space. “Less is more” has not infrequently established itself as the new rule – this is also the case with the minimalist interior design style. Very often, the colour white is used as a basis, which creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere. If you still don’t want to do without colours completely, the use of thoughtful splashes of colour is very popular. Accessories, curtains or rugs can make your office shine in a friendlier light. The real trick with this simple-looking design style is finding the balance between basics and sophisticated details. The following interior design brands create stylish furniture and accessories in a minimalist style. Let the clean lines inspire you.

• Minimalism furnishings

Country style: cosiness thanks to wood panelling, pastel shades and more

Are you a great lover of rustic furniture and wood panelling? Then you’re in perfect hands with the country style interior. Charm, warmth and country flair best describe this popular design style. Rustic, light-coloured furnishings help to lighten up the hectic workday a little. Key features include the use of cream & pastel tones, natural materials such as wood, linen or cotton and the use of elegant decorative items in gold or silver settings. Particularly popular with country house lovers are stylish vases with fresh flowers and wood-clad picture frames. All these create the finishing touches to make your office exude coziness and charm. Below, we present you with a list of popular interior brands that are dedicated to country style, among other things. Convince yourself of the inviting style.

• Country style furnishing

Feng Shui: the right combination of colors, materials and shapes

“Feng” and “Shui” mean “wind” and “water” in Chinese and stand for the philosophy of harmony between man and his environment. The top priority in this style of furnishing is the aspect that the design of the room has a positive influence on your well-being. Feng Shui is not so much an interior design style as a philosophy of life. This philosophy is based on the idea that the so-called Chi, the flow of life energy, is used correctly. The conscious use of Chi, can be achieved with the thoughtful combination of colors, shapes and materials. If the idea of Feng Shui has captivated you, we recommend that you adhere to the following basic rules of Feng Shui:

• Proper light (not too warm, not too bright)
• Daylight the best
• Ceiling floodlights, LED spots, daylight lamps
• Houseplants create a positive indoor climate (houseplants with round leaves)
• Use of wood
• Closed cupboards, chests of drawers, etc. (open shelves often disturb concentration)
• Keeping order is the A&O
• Close office door after work (separation of work and private life)

If you adhere to the basic rules of Feng Shui, nothing will stand in the way of your aesthetic desires and your well-being.

• Feng Shui furnishing

Desk: adjustability, size and design

Choosing the right desk can be as complicated and difficult as choosing the right shoes. Not all desks are created equal. While you should design your desk ergonomically, you should also consider the aesthetic factor. From choosing the style of furniture, to choosing the material, to choosing the right colour – we’ll explain what you need to consider when buying the perfect desk for you in the following paragraphs:

Important criteria: Size, adjustability and more

Have you been complaining of back pain, migraine attacks or eye pain for a long time? Then it’s time that your new office meets all ergonomic requirements. An important point here, as already mentioned, is the right desk.

• Height: between 68 and 76 centimetres high, or adjustable
• Large, non-reflective or glossy surface
• Correct setting: approx. ten centimetres space between thigh and desk
• Enough space for monitor, working documents etc.
• Proper lighting

Placement of the desk: perfect working climate through light, fresh air & co.

As tempting as the direct view out of the window from the workplace may seem, it is counterproductive for your health and concentration. The correct positioning of the desk is considered the be-all and end-all of an ergonomic workplace. It is important to note that the desk is not exposed to direct light. If the window is directly in front of the computer, the ratio between daylight and display is too great. If the window is behind the computer, there will be disturbing reflections on the monitor. The ideal position of the desk parallel to the window has become established. To avoid possible reflections altogether, the use of blinds and the installation of a glare-free ceiling light is recommended. So nothing stands in the way of a pleasant working day at your desk!

Desk types: rectangular, round and more in wood, metal and co.

You’ve already decided on your interior style, taken care of all the ergonomic requirements, and yet you’re still faced with a large selection of different desks. Now it’s time to decide on a shape and material. The most popular type of desk is the classic rectangular table. Furthermore, you can decide between the square desk, the corner desk and the arch desk. Below we list the respective advantages & disadvantages of these desk variants:

Rectangular desk:

Pros:

• Plenty of space (on and under the desk)
• Relatively inexpensive

Disadvantages:

• Takes up a lot of space
• Not the whole area can be used (corners)

Square desk:

Pros:

• Cost-effective
• Very space saving

Disadvantages:

• Visually not very appealing
• Small work surface

Corner desk:

Pros:

• Optimal use of space
• Space saving

Disadvantages:

• More expensive to purchase
• Less space under the desk

Arch Desk:

Pros:

• High light in every office
• Plenty of storage space under the table

Disadvantages:

• Cost-intensive procurement
• Impractical in placement

Office chair: adjustability for optimum sitting comfort

The heart of your office – at least for your back and your health. Especially in times when you often feel like you’re sitting in front of a screen all day, a comfortable and good sitting posture is essential. You prefer soft upholstered office chairs? Do you prefer to do without a backrest for a straight posture? As different as people’s needs are, it’s even more important to consider individual adjustability when choosing your office chair. The following should be adjustable:

• Backrest
• Armrests
• Neck or head support
• Seat depth
• Seat
• Seat height

Once all questions regarding functionality have been clarified, the visual appearance should not disappoint. Whether it’s a gaudy pink office chair, a metal office stool or a classic swivel chair in practical black – Interior-Brands offer a wide range of different office chair models that everyone should be able to find!

Create order: Boxes, folders, shelves and more

In order to be able to pursue your work with joy and motivation, order must reign in your head as well as in your office. Stylish boxes as a splash of colour on the shelf, storage boxes for books or folders in different patterns not only bring order but also a spark of colour and style to an often dull office. Below, we list for you the most popular yet practical storage options. See for yourself:

• Folder
• Wooden storage box
• Linen basket
• Bamboo basket
• Folding crates
• Cardboard box
• Etc.

Ambience: Good working atmosphere with lamps, decoration & co.

Your office may be ergonomically and stylishly furnished, but if there is a negative atmosphere in your office, it will be difficult for you to stay focused and motivated in your daily work. In the following paragraphs you will learn what to consider when choosing lamps, light and noise protection and the wall colour in your office:

Lamp: Well-being and quality at work thanks to correct office lighting

As important as the adjustability of your office chair and desk is, it’s equally important to have the right lighting in your office. The right light intensity can have a proven effect on your productivity and motivation. Modern lighting systems, which allow you to adjust the colour intensity and shade to your individual needs, are particularly popular. This LED technology inspires not only with its cost-effective purchase but also with its energy efficiency and its gentle impact on the environment. Win-win situation!

Light & noise protection: pleasant working climate in the office

You have found the perfect furnishing direction for your office? You have already decided on ergonomic and stylish furniture? Nothing can dampen your anticipation of a pleasant and motivating working atmosphere? Unfortunately, you forgot that your office is located right next to a busy main road? The peace and quiet is disturbed every 30 minutes by a passing train? In order to minimize these unwanted disturbing factors or, in the best case, to remove them completely, we recommend the following tools:

• Acoustic elements for wall and ceiling
• Sound insulation
• Living containers / room systems
• Acoustic insulation
• Soundproof curtains
• Blinds
• Etc.

Wall colour: inspiring ambience thanks to splashes of colour, beige & cream tones

White, beige and cream tones are without a doubt among the most popular wall colors. They have a clear, calming and relaxing effect on our body. However, they often make the sometimes dull workday low-contrast and boring. Consciously used splashes of colour come in handy here. Colour accents are considered to be the most effective means of improving mood and motivation. In the following, we present the most popular colors for your office walls:

• Green (calm antipole, refreshing effect)
• Warm yellow (cheerful atmosphere, promotes creativity)
• Anthracite (modern minimalism, order)
• Aqua & turquoise tones (inspiring effect)
• Beige (relaxing and calming aura)

Accessories: rugs, decorative items, plants and co.

Once you’ve taken care of the main players in your office, it’s time to get down to the details – decorating. Depending on the style of living you have chosen, it’s time to choose decorative items in that style. To create an optimal feeling of cosiness, comfort and well-being, carpets, decorative items and plants are particularly suitable. Accessories from the following interior brands enjoy particular popularity here. Happy Shopping:

• Joop! Living
• Essential Home Furniture
• Bretz living dreams
• Cartel Interior
• Moooi Interior
• Versace Home

Dining Room Furnishings: Benches, chests of drawers and chairs

If you’re lucky enough to have your dining area in a separate room, it’s best to place your dining table in the middle of the room. You should use all the space available! A display cabinet can hold all of your decorative objects.

Storage space is also needed in the dining room: With a low chest of drawers you have a place for dishes and other things and still have a clear view of the wall, where you can hang pictures, for example. Alternatively, you can also use a sideboard. You can be very flexible with a serving trolley. Shelves on the wall offer you the possibility to place the right utensils.

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Dining room favourite: bench – classic and space miracle

Whether the classic model or a corner bench. Benches enjoy great popularity in the dining room. With or without backrests, these can be placed anywhere and can be spruced up with cushions. The seats can often be folded up and have an empty space that can be wonderfully used to store items.

Chairs: wicker, plastic or upholstered? Countless possibilities

The chairs in a dining room not only influence the look and atmosphere of a dining room to a large extent, but they also have a very practical purpose: seating comfort. So the motto “form follows function” is not too easy to follow in this case. When choosing chairs for your dining room, you should first and foremost have the plan of the “big picture” in mind, i.e. how you want your dining room to look in the end. It doesn’t matter if you want it to be charmingly colourful or if the dining table, decorations and chairs should match exactly – there are no limits to your creativity. However, you should never choose chairs only for their appearance, but also for their comfort, because no one likes to sit on an uncomfortable chair.

Materials: Indoor and outdoor – wood, marble, plastic, glass & co.

Wood is probably the most popular material in the dining room. In various surface designs, it convinces with its warm appearance and pleasant feel. Other materials that would be a popular choice for your dining room are chrome or plastic. Plastic is particularly well suited for outdoor use. Chairs made of plastic are a good choice for the garden or the terrace due to their high weather resistance.

Flooring: Tiles – floor and wall in different patterns

With their high resistance, tiles are ideal for withstanding the stresses of everyday life. They blend in perfectly with the décor of the dining room. Floor tiles or wall tiles? Or both? How do you want to furnish your dining room? Easy to clean, the tiles do not require time-consuming maintenance.

Tile types: Optics, material & Co.

Whether wood decor or stone look, different types of tiles are waiting to be discovered by you. Wall tiles can be applied as colour gradients or murals. The size of the room should not be ignored when choosing the tiles. While large rooms can also be wonderfully equipped with dark tiles, small rooms are best set in scene with light tiles.

Lighting: Lamps for the right light

To ensure that you have everything in view in the dining room and can admire your food in the right light, the dining area should always be well lit. A pendant lamp that also functions as a ceiling light should be mounted directly above the dining table. The best solution is to choose a height-adjustable lamp.

It becomes particularly noble with a chandelier. Large rooms can be decorated by this and give this a royal ambience. Dark corners in the dining room are best illuminated by floor lamps with warm light.

If you have integrated the dining area into the living room or kitchen, make sure you have dedicated lighting for it. Dedicated lighting makes the area look inviting and the table can also be used for other activities.

Colours and wall design: red, blue or green?

Red, orange, blue – the right choice of colour is also of enormous importance in the dining room. Red is a particularly popular choice when it comes to the wall design of your dining room. The color of passion and pleasure has an appetizing effect and thus promises a particularly delicious taste experience.

Have you ever paid attention to this? A lot of the restaurants are painted in red. Red is not only a feast for the eyes, it is also supposed to make the food taste better. You should counter the exciting and stimulating color with calm elements. An example of this would be plain seat cushions in white, grey, black or silver.

The classic interior design is the red salon. Inspired by the baroque style, the deep red and berry-coloured walls are complemented by flowers, curtains, paintings and mirrors. Velvet, damask or crystal are particularly popular due to their unique texture and feel. Those who prefer something lighter but still strong should opt for a radiant orange.

Appetite suppressant and fresh tones – effect of blue and green in the dining room

Blue and purple, on the other hand, have an appetite suppressing effect. Dark blue gives your dining room a dramatic and glamorous look. This look can be accentuated with velvet upholstery, silver and candles. The whole thing is harmonized by light wood furniture and bring a modern contrast.

Fresh and natural, you get this look with green tones. While yellowish green tones have a vitalizing effect, bluish tones appear balancing. Dining in this dining room can become a picnic in your own 4 walls. The green walls can be combined with wooden furniture and accessories in muted or more striking colours such as orange or red.

If your dining area is in the same room as the living room or kitchen, you can separate this area by colour. The harmony should be taken into account here: this depends on the cut of the room and the lighting.

Our tip: The less natural light falls into the room, the lighter the wall colour should be.

Decoration: Setting highlights – With flowers, candles and more

To make the dining room your ultimate feel-good area, it’s important not to forget the right decorations. The accessories and decoration is an area that you should design according to your individual taste. Murals, photos, vases and bowls will complete the look of your dining area.

Nevertheless, the rule also applies here: More is not always more. Even if decoration has a soothing effect, it can also quickly make your dining room look cluttered.

Do you still have precious heirlooms from your family at home? Then showcase them in the dining room! In showcases, antique pieces can be placed clearly visible and become a real highlight.

Table decoration: candles, flowers or Christmas decoration

The heart of the dining room is the table. When eating, the rule is: The eye eats with you! Accordingly, the right tablecloth can also sweeten the meal. Linen and damask are particularly popular materials when it comes to the tablecloth. For everyday use, table coverings made of cotton can embellish the table. Floral decor in all sorts of colors will add a festive touch to your menu. Candlesticks will make your room homely. Round off your decor with a tray. Various decorative items will find their place here.

Seasonal decorations such as Christmas market or Easter decorations are particularly popular. Advent wreaths at Christmas time and colourful eggs at Easter time.

Carpets: functional decoration under your feet

A carpet serves not only as a soft base for the feet, but also as a beautiful decorative element. It makes the room appear warmer and can act wonderfully as a splash of colour. However, especially in the dining room, an easy-care carpet should be purchased, which is easy to clean. Crumbs, stains and food residue should be easy to remove. Along the way, this can also act as a sound barrier: Noises caused by moving chairs are dampened by the fabric.

Tips for small dining rooms: space-saving, but stylish!

Especially the owners of small dining rooms or people who only use a small niche in the apartment as a dining area are faced with a challenge when it comes to skilfully setting the scene in this area. Which furniture and accessories should you go for and what should you do without? We now present the ideal solutions for the feel-good factor at the dining table.

Rectangular tables to fold out for several people

The dining table is usually the central point of the dining room, so it should be chosen wisely. To make the room look bigger, you should choose light materials. Oak, beech or pine are the best examples. Glass tables seem weightless and spacious. Rectangular tables take up as little space as possible, while round and oval tables take up much more space. Fold-out tables can be folded up again if required.

As a rule, a table for 2 people should be 80cm long, for 4 people 120cm and for 6 people 180cm. The table should always be placed with one side against the wall, 20cm space should be left between this and the table. The long edge of the table should always be parallel to the long side of the room.

Chairs or bench? This is how you save space!

Dining room chairs should be flexible and efficient. How about an upholstered bench, compact stools or high-quality folding chairs? Another alternative are filigree chairs without backrests with slim legs and an open back. Chairs based on this design look as if they disappear into the room.

Add light to your dining room: Corner lights, ceiling lamps and more

The more light that falls into the room, the larger the room appears. To create as much light as possible, you should proceed according to the following lighting concept: First, you should provide direct area lighting, perfect would be a pendant light above the dining table. The next step would be a matching ceiling light. Accent lighting such as corner lights will round out the lighting concept of the room. The light should be chosen in a warm white.

Bright colors and contrasts for optical magnification

How do you make a room look bigger? The answer: with bright colors! Rustic and cosy? You can achieve this style with yellow or orange tones. Another tip to give the room optical width are mirrors. A framed mirror behind the dining table breaks up the colour scheme, the refracted light makes the room look more open and brighter.

But also light-dark contrasts are best suited for a small dining room. Light walls with dark furniture can become a real highlight in the apartment. Delicate pastel shades such as pastel yellow or a soft orange set dark furniture wonderfully in scene.

Monochrome floor coverings: Carpet, tiles and co.

The flooring of a small room should ideally be plain. Large short pile carpets form an even base. If plain colours are too boring for you, you can also resort to small patterns, such as a fish or mosaic parquet.

Furnishing a child’s room: Planning & complete room concept

Especially when you are expecting your first child, but also to make the little ones happy, a nicely decorated room is always a good idea. Whether you want to have the power of determination or, if possible, also involve your child in the room design is entirely up to you. However, before you make your first trip to the furniture store and place your first order online, it’s worth taking a step back and creating a little flowchart. We’ll tell you what you should bear in mind.

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Planning: brainstorming for the perfect interior

Several factors are relevant to the planning of the nursery. First and foremost, of course, is the age of the occupant. Another relevant factor is whether the room should also serve practical purposes. Can the changing table, if needed, be located in the room, or is there already one in the bathroom?

Especially when furnishing a child’s room, it is important to be clear in advance whether the room can exist in the long term with this furnishing, or whether the interior will only last temporarily.

Theme of the children’s room: interior design with background

The easiest way to furnish not only a really nice children’s room, but also additional issues such as color palette and decoration is to choose a theme that determines the interior design. For young children, this is particularly nice and especially nature themes with animals or planets lend themselves to girls and boys alike. Here are a few ideas for room themes:

• Ocean
• Forest
• Universe
• Savannah
• Jungle

Furnishing styles: Matching the children’s room to the house

Have you ever taken a closer look at interior design? Then you have certainly come across different interior styles that help to transform your home into a place where you feel completely comfortable. Children’s rooms can also follow these styles and especially very young children do not attach much importance to the interior design, it has to please you first and foremost.

When it comes to older children, it makes sense to include them in the decision-making process. It’s best to pick out a selection you like in advance and then present those options. Your daughter or son can have a say in what the room looks like, and choosing together takes some of the responsibility away from you.

Maritime: Rough and blue, for sea lovers

Nordic coastal air blows around your nose and the sea salt fills your lungs. Fishing boats bob on the ocean and the salty air slowly eats through the wooden jetties. Shells and colourful pebbles adorn the beach path. You can try to create this atmosphere in your home by basing your decor on the aesthetics of these coastal environments, using wood, blue tones and the right decor.

Country style: Rustic and carefree

As the name already suggests, the country style should transform your four walls into a small cottage, cozy, natural and rustic. The interior is characterized by soft colors, earth tones, wood and light upholstery. In itself, this interior style likes to present itself as neutral, although the floral elements derived from the different styles, such as English country house, can make the interior a little more feminine, but can also be counteracted, for example, with darker woods.

Scandinavian furnishings: bright and cosy

During the winter months, much of Scandinavia is in perpetual night. This means that the sun only minimally crosses the horizon. During this time it is particularly cold and frosty there. The Scandinavian interior style therefore combines tasteful minimalism with warm, soft materials such as wood and furs (artificial furs are also welcome). Often there is also a fireplace, which provides extra warmth.

Wall color & color scheme: colorful or neutral? Ideas

Bringing additional order to the decorating chaos can be achieved with a color scheme. Color schemes usually revolve around a core color and its gradations with an additional one or two accent colors. For example, a classic color scheme is light, warm grays with blue as the accent color. Defining the colour scheme in advance helps to select furniture more quickly and, more importantly, to narrow down the choices.

Old pink: discreet and classic

Instead of the pink and bright pink that is so often used, maybe just reach for antique pink. A neutral, cool palette with pink and pastel blue, combines the classic gendered colours and is still child-appropriate and elegant.

Petrol: cool but inviting

Using the color alone can quickly become dark, so it is recommended to combine petrol with lighter colors or white. In addition, light gray tones can mix up the palette. If you like it a little more contrasting, you should play with the idea of combining the petrol with a dark orange or ochre yellow, for example, to loosen up the whole thing a little.

Earth tones: Neutral and aesthetic

Sand, beige and earth tones are ideal for children’s rooms, they are neutral and even have a calming effect! However, they can also quickly become boring. Therefore, it is also worthwhile to set gentle color accents here. What about Tiffany Blue, for example? Small decor elements with this shade visually enhance the room.

Yellow color: Warm and inviting

This colour can also be combined with earth tones, for example, if you opt for a sunflower yellow. Besides, it also pairs wonderfully with a sky blue to combine bright colors in a visually appealing way. Additionally, there is the option of yellow-orange-red combination. This one is warm and definitely adds to the feel-good atmosphere.

Furniture: Everything for children and parents

After the wall color and theme are chosen, it’s time to get down to business and take care of the furniture. A few standards should be purchased here in any case, for example, a bed. But also the right lighting and a little storage space does not hurt. That’s why we present you here the most beautiful furniture for the children’s room.

Looking for tips and ideas for furniture and decorating your new nursery? Then take a look at our Pinterest board, packed with lots of inspiration!

Looking for the ideal furniture? Check out our Interior Brand Guide! The most beautiful and luxurious interior brands at a glance.

Wardrobes: space for rompers and more

Before we introduce you to wardrobes, we would like to say that, as hard as it is, your child will eventually get bigger and older. The more importance you place on the furniture being appropriate in the future, the less often new pieces will have to be purchased.

When buying new cupboards, make sure that it is possible to mount them on the wall. Cabinets that are not wall mounted can tip over, for example if your child tries to climb up the drawers, and that can be dangerous. Also, rounded edges are great with kids because they limit the risk of injury.

Lamps: night lights and decoration

Did you know that in their first weeks, very young children can only perceive outlines and light reflections? This makes it all the more important to equip the room with the necessary light. And light is also very important later on, because many young children don’t like the dark. Suitable night lights help them to get used to dark rooms.

Even teenagers know the value of beautiful lighting and often use lights in the room decoration later to create a relaxed atmosphere. This is also very conducive to learning.

Carpet: Cuddly play mat

To create a suitable floor in the children’s room furnishings to play on, offer carpet. On which not only lie and sit more comfortable, but also protect floors such as parquet. Another option is a blanket, which you spread on the floor.

But rugs have the advantage of helping the room elevate the environment to a new level. Later, the carpet can also be used to protect floors from scratches caused by office chair castors and is a stylish accessory. So you see again: foresight pays off when buying furniture.

Beds: Furnish dreamy children’s rooms

A comfortable mattress is not only relevant for the child, but also helps you spend a few more quiet hours. Of course, even the highest quality bed can not prevent children, especially infants, also demand attention at night. That’s why, by the way, it is also worth setting up a comfortable armchair, especially if you breastfeed the child at night, you can take a seat there relaxed.

By the way, you can find very special children’s beds at Circu. We have a whole article about the sleeping places and the rest of the collection of the luxury furniture company, which you can browse through and find your favorite furniture.

Circu Magical Furniture turns a simple nursery into a paradise for your little one! Check it out.

Interior design ideas boys and girls: Tips & Inspiration

Gladly also set up according to the gender of the child. But what does that mean anyway? Does it really mean that I can only use pink or blue? Do boys really prefer to play with dinosaurs and girls with Barbies? How can I take my child’s needs into account when decorating the children’s room without giving too much direction?

First of all, it is important to note that there is no real right or wrong here. Much depends on what you consider appropriate. After all, you are the person with the educational task and not only your child develops, but also you are placed for a previously unknown task.

Boys: Cars and dinos?

Of course, each of us has in mind the stereotypical image of blue furniture and walls, but this can be really boring. It’s much more interesting to choose a theme that boys might be interested in. Of course, areas of interest are not reserved only for boys or girls, so these ideas may also be used for girls, but it is certain that these decoration ideas make a room really cozy:

• Starry sky with luminous stars
• Aquarium (also possible without fish)
• Tree trunk look wardrobe
• Telescope

Girls: Always just pink?

Who actually said that girls are the opposite of boys? The above suggested decoration ideas are in any case also implementable in a girl’s room. Conversely, you can find everything here for girls of course also accommodate in a boy’s room. These are our ideas for girls:

• Wall bars with drop mat
• Playhouse (especially suitable for sloping roofs)
• Curtain of lights
• Hammock

New addition to the family? The best homes for young families

Are you expecting an addition to your family soon and your old home is looking smaller and smaller? We’ll help you find the right home for you with our XXL home type guide, where we introduce you to each type of living environment to make sure you find the right home for you.

Single-family house: Traditional living

Here the name says it all. Single-family homes offer space for a whole family on several floors. Often the attic and basement are also part of the living unit. If you have the type of house built, you can usually decide whether you want a solid house or a prefabricated house and also have a say in the room layout. More about this here:

• Single-family house

Semi-detached house: To a good neighbourhood

The semi-detached house also offers you and your family a lot of space. However, you share the total area of the house with neighbors. Semi-detached houses are often located in residential environments that are characterized by families. Rarely do people build these themselves. If this type of house appeals to you, take a look here:

• Semi-detached house

Apartment: Plenty of space, even in the middle of the city

Apartment blocks also often offer more space than you’d expect. Because they cover an entire floor, you’ll often find multiple bedrooms as well as multiple bathrooms. If this is of interest to you, then take a look here to find out all about the advantages, disadvantages and financing of this housing option:

• Apartment

Bedroom: beds, wardrobes, pictures and decoration

You are just about to fulfill your dream of owning your own home or want to give your own four walls a makeover? The furnishing of your bedroom should play an important role here. This is the room that you see first thing in the day and in which you close your eyes again. It is not for nothing that the saying – “A smile in the morning drives away sorrow and worries” applies. And what, if not an aesthetic living style with a modern bed, luxurious furniture pieces and stylish accessories will put a smile on your face? But a bedroom can do much more. It is not uncommon for it to be used as a dressing room and a retreat. See for yourself why it is essential that you feel comfortable in your bedroom!

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Retreat: bedroom as an oasis of well-being and

Whether you live in a luxurious penthouse in New York, a detached house in Provence, or a villa in the Hamptons, as cozy as your entire home may be, you often crave a retreat just for yourself. What better place to do that than your bedroom! A room where your privacy and well-being are a top priority. Now it’s time to transform this retreat into a feel-good oasis. Maybe you like to relax with a good book. Maybe you prefer to watch an exciting thriller on Netflix. Maybe your daily beauty routine relaxes you. The only thing that matters is that you set up a little sitting aka relaxing corner. This can be anything from a small sofa to a hammock to a stylish beanbag chair. In the course of this article, we will introduce you to the most essential and stylish pieces of furniture for your feel-good oasis!

Wardrobe: dressing room and bedroom combined

Dreaming of having your own dressing room? If not since you can remember, then definitely since you saw Carrie’s walk-in closet in Sex & the City! Unfortunately, not every home, whether it’s a loft apartment or a bungalow, has room for an entire dressing room. Luckily, with a few tips and tricks, you can conjure up the feel of a walk-in closet in your bedroom. With the right wardrobe furniture, stylish clothes rails and modern storage boxes, there’s nothing standing in the way of your walk-in wardrobe atmosphere in the bedroom!

Bedroom Furnishing Styles: Features & Comparison

A house or an apartment alone is by no means a home – the right furnishings with furniture and decorative items can work wonders. Interior tastes are as versatile as people are. Therefore, the first step is to get to know your personal preferences. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect interior style for your home:

• Create Pinterest folder
• Generate mood boards
• Advice from family and friends
• Visit furniture stores and showrooms
• Search for sources of inspiration of all kinds
• Do not rush
• Ask the question, “What pieces of furniture make me happy?”
• Agree on a style
• Create wish list
• The search can begin
• Happy Shopping!

Minimalist design: furniture, accessories and co. in clear lines

Clean lines and shapes create space and room for a purist lifestyle. Geometric shapes often find a place in minimalist design and let decorative items shine in their aesthetics. In terms of colour, the minimalist style also keeps a very low profile – black, white and grey are preferred. If you don’t want to make your home completely colourless, the use of splashes of colour is very popular. A colour tone can run consistently like a red thread through the entire furnishing style. Isolated murals in large formats, warm light sources and colour accents in the form of carpets and straight decorative items bring charm into your consciously reduced home!

• Minimalist furnishings

Skandi style in the bedroom: bed, decorative items and more in Scandinavian look

Less is more is also the motto of the Scandinavian interior style. Wood, natural materials and clear shapes have established themselves as the distinguishing features of this interior style. The closeness to nature, a pleasant aura and clarity create a pleasant ambience. The light, cosy and clear style of living brings clarity and peace into the bedroom, so that nothing stands in the way of a peaceful night and beautiful dreams. Studies prove not for nothing that a lot of light and a friendly ambience can increase the quality of life. Furniture with a matt white finish is particularly popular. But the use of natural woods such as birch, pine or spruce is also very popular. In terms of design, the Scandinavian living style likes to use candlesticks, decorative cushions and wall decorations, which optimize the living style as eye-catchers.

• Skandi style

Statement furnishings for the bold: opulence, splashes of colour and pattern mix in stylish aesthetics

Do bright pink, radiant yellow and lush green make your interior heart beat faster? Animal print on the decorative cushions and flower power on the bedspread describe your interior style perfectly? Gold ornaments, opulent decorative items and kitschy wall decorations can’t be in excess? If all of the above applies to you, the following interior brands will already make you feel at home in their showrooms. Aesthetic masterpieces mingle with opulent embellishments and splashes of color in the form of furniture pieces, decorative items, and more. See for yourself!

• Versace Home
• Roberto Cavalli Home
• Gucci Décor

Country style: Idyllic, rustic and cozy in the bedroom

If you associate country style only with the old wood paneling in your grandparents’ house, you thought wrong. The country style enjoys great popularity within Generation Z in big cities. Traditional pieces of furniture such as old farm cabinets and beds made of natural wood inspire with their rustic charm. The close-to-nature and cosy living style is complemented by textures such as cotton and linen. Detailed handicrafts with carved highlights make interior hearts beat faster. In terms of colour, a muted colour palette is used, whereby the use of brown and pastel shades is particularly popular.

• Country style

Bed: center of every bedroom – types & selection

A calm and healthy sleep rhythm is the basis for your well-being and a balanced life. That’s why it’s even more important that you take your time when choosing your bed. A bed is usually an investment for several years, in which your day both starts and ends. Below we have summarized the most popular types of beds for you:

Solid wood bed: timeless, durable natural look made of wood

Are you a fan of natural and warm living styles? Have you taken a liking to the typical country house style? Then you have found your dream come true in the luxurious solid wood bed. This high-quality bed frame impresses with its durability, easy maintenance and natural aesthetics. You can choose between oak, beech and pine wood to create your dream bed.

Disadvantages:

• Durable
• Warm, homely material

Disadvantages:

• Expensive to buy
• Often does not fit with the rest of the furnishings

Futon bed: minimalist aesthetics from Japan in the bedroom

Are you dreaming of a purist, clear line in your bedroom, which extends through to the design of your bed? Then you are exactly right with the futon bed. The bed type originally from Japan shines with its flexible futon mattress, which is only 14 cm high and can be rolled up easily. Characteristic for the futon bed is the simple design, the low construction and the missing headboard. Minimalism in its most beautiful form. Convince yourself!

Pros:

• Space-saving
• Minimalist aesthetics
• Mattress easily stowable

Disadvantages:

• Signs of use easily visible (scratches etc.)
• Can seem uncomfortable

Box spring bed: The king among beds

Do you associate the box spring bed with luxury, comfort and cosiness? – You’re right on the money. Originally from the USA, this type of bed delights interior lovers with its uniformly upholstered frame and its three-layer structure. The base, the heart of the bed, with its spring core is the basis for the dreamlike comfort. The spring mattress on top creates the actual sleeping comfort. The whole thing is literally topped off with a topper. This narrow mattress provides the ultimate comfort and sleeping experience.

Pros:

• High comfort
• Creates a cosy ambience
• KeyPiece in the bedroom

Disadvantages:

• High price
• No storage space

Waterbed: Sleep like on clouds or on an air mattress

Is your sleep worth its weight in gold? You want to adjust the firmness of your bed individually? You want to sleep like on clouds? Then a waterbed should be perfect for you. This luxurious type of bed differs from all other types of beds in its construction. Instead of sleeping on a mattress, you sleep on water. Individual chambers filled with water create the ultimate and customized comfort experience. The bed literally adapts to your body. Only in its purchase, the waterbed is somewhat more expensive compared to its competitors.

Pros:

• Individually adjustable degree of hardness
• Exquisite sleeping experience

Disadvantages:

• Very expensive
• Maintenance partly complicated

Wardrobe: clothes, accessories and co. in the bedroom

In addition to the classic function as a bedroom, it must, as already mentioned, usually also offer space for the wardrobe. You have long wanted to realize the dream of a dressing room, but your home does not offer enough space for this luxury? Don’t worry, with the right tips and tricks you can create enough space in your bedroom to make your dressing room dream come true in a modern way. See for yourself!

Tip. Wardrobe planning & furnishing.

Sliding door: space miracle in the bedroom

Optimal room layout is often not given enough attention – this should not happen to your bedroom. Especially in the bedroom, which often can not inspire with its size, cabinets with sliding doors can establish themselves as true space wonders. A big plus point is that there is no need to consider an extra swing area when opening the wardrobe. In addition to its functionality, the sliding door wardrobe also shines in terms of its appearance. This cabinet variant usually impresses with a modern look, whereby mirror fronts are very often incorporated into the doors. This in turn can also visually enlarge the room – a win-win situation. Many variations also do without handles, which gives the cabinet an elegant look. We like!

Bedside table: lamp and scented candle for falling asleep

Your first move in the morning and your last move in the evening is often to the nightstand. No matter if you put your book on the nightstand before sleeping or if you reach for your mobile phone placed on the nightstand in the morning – the nightstand takes on a very important task in your bedroom. Accordingly, it is worth paying attention to an aesthetic design and the appropriate functionality here as well. Are you dreaming of a country-style bedside table with engraved details in pastel shades? On your wish list is a metallic bedside table in minimalist style? Here are the most important points to consider when buying your bedside table:

• Which living style do I want to meet?
• What material should he have?
• What height must it not exceed?
• What does the nightstand need to accommodate? (Books, laptop, etc.?)

Ambience: light intensity, colour choice and more

No matter how good the quality and comfort of your bed, if the ambience in your bedroom isn’t right, even the most expensive mattress won’t give you a good night’s sleep. Fortunately, there are now enough tools that create the perfect ambience for you.

Suitable blackout & noise protection for your beauty sleep

What is often forgotten or not given enough attention when designing the bedroom is the light & noise situation in the room. Is your bedroom right next to a busy main road? Does a train pass by your window every 30 minutes? Or is your window illuminated by a street lamp all night long? In order to avoid wasting energy on these disturbing factors, you should already pay attention to them when planning your room. Soundproof curtains are very popular, especially in big cities. Of course, we do not want to leave out the aesthetic factor. Accordingly, we present you below a few curtains, which master both their functional and aesthetic task brilliantly:

• Velvet curtains
• Curtains made from strong linen
• Blinds in metallic look
• Monochronous soundproof curtains
• Soundproof curtains as a splash of colour or pattern

Bedside lamp, ceiling lamp and co.: light fills the room

From geometric design masterpieces to artfully arranged lamp creations and unspectacular lampshades with a minimalist look – the lighting design in your bedroom can be individually adapted to your lighting and design wishes. You can choose the number of lamps according to whether you prefer a light-flooded or gloomy room. You can find particularly luxurious, aesthetic and stylish lamp creations from the following interior brands:

• Moooi Interior (luxurious lamp creations)
• Roche Bobois (elegant & colourful lamps)

Wall color: beauty sleep thanks to the right choice of color

On average, we spend around a third of our lives in our bedroom. All the more reason to fully exploit the slumbering potential in your bedroom. To ensure that nothing gets in the way of your well-being within your four walls, it is advisable to pay particular attention to the choice of colours for the walls. Some colours can bring unrest into the room, while others create a relaxed atmosphere. In the following we present you colors, which are recommended in the bedroom:

• Cream-white (neutral, calming effect)
• Tinted yellow (soft, not too aggressive)
• Forest green (special, but cozy and calming effect)
• Powder grey (radiates calm and serenity)
• Textured plaster (natural effect)
• Pastel colours (radiates pleasant warmth)

Accessories: decorative items, textiles and plants for that personal touch

The final touch to transform your bedroom into an optimal oasis of well-being is the selection of matching decorative items. A finishing touch that can be extended over a long period of time. With the right accessories, you can give your bedroom your own personal touch. Whether it’s art objects, creative photo montages or abstract artworks from your last visit to the gallery – this is where your personal taste comes in. In addition to classic decorative items, don’t forget the importance of textiles. Whether carpets, decorative cushions or curtains, different materials add the finishing touch to any room. Plants are also very often included in the bedroom. Comfort, aesthetics and cosiness inspire the interior world! The following interior brands create exquisite and luxurious home accessories among others! Happy Shopping:

• Off-white homeware
• Armani Casa (minimalist, exquisite decoration)

Living room furnishings: Tips & tricks for the interior

To create a living environment that you’ll feel comfortable in for the long term, you should approach it with thought. It’s always worth looking for inspiration. Platforms like Pinterest are particularly good. For example, you can find us as FIV Magazine on Pinterest and browse through the interior design ideas we’ve put together for you.

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Vision, Ideas & Inspirations: What does your ideal living room look like?

It’s best to start by finding out what you like and don’t like. When researching ideas for your new interior, it’s worth paying particular attention to what appeals to you personally or what you don’t like at all.

Write down what you notice and hold on to particularly good ideas. If you feel like it and have the time, you can also create a vision board. You can do this either digitally or physically. To do this, you select your favorite images and create a collage from them, in which you set down the suggestions and thoughts.

Planning & budget: style, design and colour selection of furniture and wall colours

Once you have a rough idea of what you want the room to look like, or even a more specific idea, it’s time to start planning. Point one: budget. There are two ways to approach the money question. Either you inform yourself about the rough costs of the measures, decoration and furniture you are planning for the new living room, or you set yourself a personal budget that you do not want to exceed.

Step number two is to review restrictions. Budget may also be a constraint, but we’re talking more about things like landlord regulations, consideration for children and accessibility, but also structural constraints, like where do pipes run and which walls are difficult to drill into? So that nothing stands in the way of your projects or, even worse, you accidentally cause damage, this should be clarified.

Before you start looking for furniture, there’s one last step to take, and that’s choosing an aesthetic and color palette that you want to keep the space in. This step is particularly important in order to achieve a coherent interior that fits perfectly into the overall picture.

Furnishing styles: 3 types of room design

To give you a rough idea of what stylish interior design can look like, we would like to briefly present a few interesting options for a cosy living room. You can find more detailed information on the individual options in our magazine.

Modern: Contemporary design

This may sound a little confusing, but did you know that the most popular furniture right now is called Mid-Century Modern and is actually inspired by the style of the fifties?

Beauty of function, as well as beauty of form.

That was the motto with which designers created furniture. Simple, rounded shapes and creations that should fit into the room image and give the owners as long as possible pleasure. You can find furniture design in the popular style here:

• Essential Home

Less mid-century, but just as modern and unusual are the furniture and decorative items from the Portuguese label Luxxu. If you are looking for eye-catching home accessories and high-quality furniture, you will find it here. If you want to learn more about the interior producer, take a look here:

• Luxxu

Minimalist: elegant restraint with simple furniture & colours

Less is more’ This is a simple way to describe the motto of minimalism. Ornaments and other extras are spared, so that furniture is reduced to the minimum. This creates a simple elegance that fits very well into a neutral living environment and is equally well received by men and women.

Minimalist design should not be confused with minimalism itself. Minimalism describes an attitude towards life in which one gets rid of superfluous belongings. While the two can go hand in hand, minimalist interior design is not synonymous with minimalism.

• Minimalism furnishings

Country style: living room with natural fabrics, old pink and natural colours

Rustic, gentle and creative: that is the country house style. Over the years, different variations of the country style have developed. On the one hand, the Boho Chic, which is inspired by the gaudy Boho, but turns to muted colors. On the other hand, English country house style, which rather combines old pink and patterns. English country style is the mixture of country house and boho.

Especially wood, natural materials and plants fit well to the country style and provide a cozy home.

• Country style
• Boho Chic / Bohemian Style Furnishings

Furniture: sofa, armchairs, pictures and the decoration

A complete refurbishment definitely includes a general overhaul of the furniture. And a little more money can be spent on this. This ensures that the new furnishings not only look good, but that you can also enjoy them for a little longer, because high-quality materials and fabrics often promise better durability and greater comfort.

Sofa: comfortable upholstered landscape in many shapes & colours

We spend an average of four hours a day on the couch. To make that time relaxing, your couch should be just perfect. For this, a few decisions need to be made that will make up your new couch.

First you should decide on a material for the upholstery. The classic materials are cotton, velvet, linen and leather. Leather has the advantage over other woven fabrics that it is only partially permeable to water and is very robust, making it super easy to remove minor stains.

In addition, leather looks very high quality. If, on the other hand, you prefer a sofa that you can practically convert into a bed for your guests, for example, leather is less suitable. Overall, it is worthwhile in this case to go for a sofa with a foam core instead of standard springs and foam.

Lamps & candles: home accessories for a cosy ambience

Light is capable of literally transforming a room. You can create a cosy or romantic ambience with the clever use of lamps and candles that provide soft light. Ceiling washlights offer the option of distributing the light over a large area of the room, while smaller lamps offer the option of reading.

Candles are often used not necessarily to give light, but rather to transform the room into a warm, cozy environment. They also offer the possibility to bring pleasant scents into the house. This is possible, for example, through the exclusive scented candles of the Maison Christian Dior fragrance collection, which offers small olfactory wonders in the form of candles, room sprays, perfumes and more.

Christian Dior’s fragrance, furniture, and decor collections have you curious? Then take a look at our article, which takes a closer look at the interior selection of the French fashion house:

• Dior Maison

Decoration: Add that certain something with little things like cushions or plants

Beautiful furniture is one thing, but without an appealing decoration even the most beautiful room looks bare and empty. Remedy for this are different decorative items that you can place in your living room to make it even cozier.

Cushions provide extra comfort, plants bring life to the place and mirrors make the room look bigger. Some decorations you probably do not even have to buy extra, but you already have them at home, because even books can decorate your room.

In short, this is the decoration that you should include in your room design:

• Cushion
• Plants
• Ceilings
• Candles
• Books/Coffee Table Books
• Mirror

Tables: Coffee table & Co – storage space and functional eye-catcher

Can you furnish a living room without a coffee table? The answer is yes, but you should be prepared for many annoying moments when guests or you yourself accidentally knock over the glass of red wine placed on the floor when getting up, or once again you can’t find a suitable place for the book you’ve started.

For this reason, we highly recommend that you go for a coffee table, especially since there are so many exciting coffee tables on the market that are not only practical, but also a small work of art and thus visually enhance the entire room.

Living room design: Pictures, partition wall and wall paint

In addition to the pure standard furnishings, you can of course also start larger decorating projects that give you the opportunity to individualize your home and adapt it to your personal wishes and needs. In addition, with a few tricks of the trade, you can redesign rooms to make them feel like a new home. If you are looking for a bit of variety in your life, then you have come to the right place.

Partition walls: Personal room partitioning in many designs

Rooms that are too large are quickly overwhelming and make the apartment look uncomfortable. A simple way to create structure without major construction work is to use partitions, open shelves and screens.

You can either build your own rollable partitions or buy them ready-made. Another great advantage of these room dividers is that you can get creative with colours and applications, regardless of the regulations in the rental contract.

Open shelving is often used to divide rooms into areas with different purposes, for example, it is a great way to separate the living area from the dining area without making the room look smaller or oppressive.

The last option is represented by screens. Screens are medium-high, foldable walls that are often decorated with patterns and colors. Screens are especially good for covering unsightly corners or creating a more private workspace.

Home Bar: Perfect for hobby bartenders

Whether for a relaxed drink alone or with friends, a home bar quickly becomes the highlight of every get-together. But be careful: with your own bar, it could be that in the future all meetings take place at your place.

So, having set that warning, now a little more about what a home bar can be. After all, either it is simply a cabinet with spirits, glasses and a cocktail mixer, but we want more! The best home bars are the ones with all the trimmings: bar counter, bar stools like the ones from Cassina and of course ice maker, various alcohol glasses and a fridge filled with the best beers, wines and champagne!

No idea about cocktails? No problem! Here you’ll find the best cocktail recipes with and without alcohol for fun evenings with friends:

• Delicious, simple drinks with and without alcohol

Café Bar: Starbucks & Co. at home in your living room

Cold Brew, Dalgona Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Latte: coffee is trendy! Even if you’re not a fan of the sweet coffee specialties, the thought of having your own coffee bar warms the cockles of many a heart. The pleasant tart-nutty aroma has simply become an everyday luxury that you just don’t want to give up, because many of us literally need the bitter drink to survive.

So how about a coffee bar in the living room? Not only will you benefit from the practical set-up, but your guests will love it too. All you need is a medium-height chest of drawers and shelves, a multi-plug if necessary, a coffee maker or kettle, coffee, cups and a few hooks to hang the cups.

You can also add different syrups, sugar, condensed milk and more to your coffee bar to increase the variety. The bar is a fun project that you can start alone, with your partner, parents, or whomever you want to have with you. You won’t want to leave your living room!

Are you still looking for inspiration for what great creations you can conjure up in your own new coffee bar? Then we have a few warming coffee recipes for you that you can easily recreate!

Repaint: These are the trends for wall colors in any living room

Choosing a colour for the living room is often a tedious task. Do you prefer a calm, neutral colour or a tone that brings some life into your four walls? Of course, this depends entirely on the chosen interior style and personal preferences. Nevertheless, we tell you here the most modern colors for your living room.

First, an understated gray. The trend is more towards cool medium-dark grey, but feel free to use lighter, warm tones if it fits better with your room setup. Don’t be afraid to combine grey with one of the other colours to create beautiful effects.

The next color is gray-green. A deep bottle green is mixed with gray to create a cool, modern color that stands out especially well in industrial interior designs and pairs great with brick red. A true dream combination.

The last colour is old rose. It is soft, feminine and brings a splash of colour to both light and darker living environments. The pastel color is great to combine with natural tones, as well as mixed, more colorful colors. Particularly beautiful combinations are:

• Old pink/grey
• Old pink/beige
• Old pink/sky blue

Discover luxury worlds: Shopping for high-quality designer furniture – Guide & Advisor

If you can’t get enough of designer furniture and interior design, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a huge list of interior labels so you can easily find your favourite brands and styles. Just check it out here:

For even more furniture inspiration and decorating ideas, be sure to check out our XXL Guide to Interior Brands!

Skandi style: Your home simply & comfortably furnished

Scandinavians are considered role models not only when you talk about fashion, but also when you talk about Scandinavian interior design – the so-called Skandi style. Take a room with a wooden floor and add furniture in nude tones to it. When doing this, you have to make sure that the furniture is not allowed to push itself to the forefront. The room should be seen as one unit, so no piece of furniture should stand out because of an eye-catching color. A harmonious mix of woods, textiles and plants is particularly important and essential.

“Keep it simple”

Here’s a little: how to video, to introduce you to the Skandi style:

Wall colours in nude & earth tones: less is more

Statement walls are out of place here. Blue, grey and nude tones are the perfect wall colours if you want to furnish your home in Scandinavian style. The Scandi style is inspired by nature. For this reason, people choose organic and light colors that suit the minimalist interior design style. If you want to live Scandinavian, you like it quiet and tidy in your home, so the wall color should reflect exactly that. Choose warm and calm colours, such as an unobtrusive, warm blue, grey or beige, which can perfectly complement the interior design.

In addition to wallpaper, it is also popular to fix wood panels on the walls to give the room even more coziness. By painting the panels in white, the warmth of the wood is combined with the modern and clean color: white.

Flooring & floor covering: A warm wooden floor for Scandinavian living

Since the connection to nature should always prevail, the Skandi style is based on wooden flooring. If you really want to do it right, choose a beautiful wooden floorboard that radiates a lot of charm and warmth. Ideally, the plank should be glazed white so that the floor does not look too present and everything looks more modern throughout.

A beautiful wooden floorboard stands for tradition and nature, which is why the Skandi style wooden floorboard is just right. As there is still a lot of nature in Scandinavia, the Scandinavians also value it very much. A plank floor is therefore a good way to bring the beloved nature into your home.

5 products you need for skandi chic!

1. It Piece to bring the Skandi style home is a fluffy and deep couch that exudes coziness. A couch made of teddy is also becoming more and more prominent due to social media. Usually, a matching teddy chair is also added to the sofa. A real, cuddly eye-catcher for every living room.
2. It Piece is a wooden table that brings warmth and cosiness to your dining room.
3. Piece is a lamp with a mix of materials. The lampshade should be in fabric look and the feet of the lamp in wood look. Through the material mix, the lamp fits perfectly into the living room or bedroom.
4. It Piece are vases as pots in which dried flowers or plants are brought to the fore. With the help of vases in gold, earth tones or even black, you bring nature in the form of plants and flowers home.
5. Last It Piece are woven carpets. In the Scandinavian interior, a lot of emphasis is placed on DIY, i.e. things that are handmade. A woven rug in cotton look therefore fits perfectly into any room and gives the interior that certain something.

Scandinavian living room: Couch, carpet & Co.

The living room is seen as the center of the house. This is where you spend most of your time with family or friends. So it is all the more important to design this room appealing and cozy, so that you want to spend your time there. The focus is on simple, clear shapes and restrained, warm colours. With the help of the decoration of cushions, blankets and carpets, individual eye-catchers land in the room, which make the living room look more modern and absorb the drabness a little.

Sofa: the center of the room and every living room

Beige, grey or white? Everything fits. It is usually chosen inconspicuous sofa, which is in nude tones. The sofa should be covered with fabric or even teddy fabric. Again, you will find the motto: less is more. The task is to design a sofa despite simple shapes as a cozy eye-catcher. The most important thing about the sofa are the cushions and the blankets – the mixture of textile and cotton is particularly important here to create a cosy feeling. The use of blankets and cushions makes the couch look more inviting and homely. For the pillows and blankets, it’s best to use natural tones like beige, a light brown, or a light grey/blue, so that the accessories blend in perfectly with the rest.

To complement the sofa perfectly, add a coffee table. A coffee table made of natural materials is just the thing. For this reason, one decides on a table in wood optics or one falls back on a robust marble top, which is then set off with golden or stainless steel table legs.

Carpet: furnishing highlight and plus point for comfort

Cold feet when getting up – no thanks. The Scandinavians think so too and for this reason it is all the more important to add a carpet as an element in the living room.

Often rugs with modern patterns and prints are chosen that include the color black as a contrast. However, if you don’t want a carpet that is flashy, you can’t go wrong with a carpet in the colour beige. Since in the Scandinavian interior a lot of emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and natural materials, crocheted rugs are particularly popular because they reflect craftsmanship and also look homely.

Decoration: Materials like gold and wood are in vogue

Gold rush is not reprehensible here, but that’s what you need! Gold and wood are the key to success here. Golden decoration radiates much more warmth than silver decoration and thus fits perfectly with the wood. Candles or planters for flowers are particularly suitable here. Since interior design emphasizes the use of natural materials, it is also important to include plants or flowers in the decoration. A golden vase brings the plant even more to the fore. Vases in nude tones or in beautiful grey tones are also very popular. A real highlight in the Scandinavian style of furnishing are the lamps, as these provide the necessary coziness. Especially trendy are lamps made of wood, which radiate a lot of warmth through the use of wood as the main material – whether as a ceiling lamp or side lamp, both are essential to implement the Skandi style.

Skandi style bedroom: beds, blankets & pillows

Also in the bedroom it continues with the coziness. However, here again: less is more. Once again, light and warm colors are used to stay true to the style. Matching accessories spice up the drab choice of furniture a little and give the bedroom its very own charm and the necessary coziness.

Bed: cosiness factor in the bedroom is a must

The bed is the focal point of the room and you want that to show. A bed in white or beige is the right choice to stay true to the style. A plain beige box spring bed that has an upholstered back is considered a special eye-catcher. A white or light beige top bed is particularly trendy and is therefore popular. When combined with matching pillows and a bedspread that matches the pillows or cushion of the bed, the bed stands out in the foreground of the room. By using the accessories, the bed gets a certain degree of coziness factor that you do not want to miss.

Minimalist or DIY wardrobe: cupboards, shelves & clothes rails

Especially trendy are cabinets that you can put together individually. They offer a lot of storage space, but are still not too present in the room and remain in the background.

Another option is to use homemade clothes rails. Here you take a wooden element and hang it under the ceiling with the help of cords and hooks. You can then hang clothes hangers on the wooden element – a great way to incorporate natural materials in the bedroom. However, since you can only hang clothes on the clothes rail, the clothes rail is usually complemented by a Malm wardrobe (Ikea) or another plain wardrobe that provides storage space.

• Tip! Wardrobe planning & furnishing

Lamps, curtains and co.: How to create ambience

Here again, it is important to create ambience through matching decorative elements and to give the room its own character. Especially suitable are lamps that are decorated with gold or are again made of wood, as they radiate a certain warmth. In addition to ceiling lamps, you should also use floor lamps or bedside lamps. In a cool corner, floor lamps are particularly suitable to enhance this corner visually and through the light. Bedside lamps next to the bed ensure that the bed once again comes to the fore. You surround the bed with your light and give them even more coziness and warmth. If you want to place even more emphasis on cosiness, you should definitely add curtains in natural tones or white and a carpet.

Kitchen: Living & cooking for the whole family

Scandinavians are known for being very family-oriented people. Therefore, the kitchen is a very important place in the house. Here we cook together three times a day, whether it’s a quick breakfast in the morning or an elaborate, hot dish in the evening, it doesn’t matter, this is where the family meets again. It is therefore all the more important to design this common room in a particularly appealing way, so that people want to spend time in the kitchen.

Kitchen counter: Materials like wood and bright ceramics, gold handles & co.

The kitchen unit is made of glazed wood and usually in white or a creamy white. The simple and modern white is then enhanced by a country style wood texture and matching door knobs. Meanwhile, you see black kitchens a lot, focusing more on the modern than the cozy, warm and comforting. So if you want to get it right and feel the Scandinavian flair, opt for a light kitchen front, usually accompanied by a kitchen island where everyone can sit.

Worktop: wood, marble or stone must be

The worktop is best chosen from natural materials. A wooden worktop is ideal for this, as it gives the kitchen the warmth it needs to be inviting. However, if you want to go more in the modern, clean direction, then a worktop made of marble or stone is perfect. So there are several ways to design the countertop.

Crockery and cutlery: also home accessories for the dining table in the Skandi look

Details in the form of decoration are not only important in the living room or bedroom, but also in the kitchen. Matching crockery and cutlery has become more and more important over the last few years. It is important to choose crockery that is coordinated and matches the rest of the furnishings. The cutlery should also be chosen to match the crockery and the kitchen. For example, if you have gold doorknobs on the kitchen cabinets, you should go for gold cutlery instead of silver, so that again everything looks coherent. Cute, ornate cutlery in country style is also very popular and looks traditional.

Dining room: Dining with Scandinavian flair

At the dining table you can spend nice evenings with the family when you don’t feel like watching TV. In the dining room, the coziness is again capitalized, but you can deal with the color choice a little more openly than, for example, in the living room.

Table made of natural materials like marble & wood

Once again, natural materials are used for the table. A beautiful, light wooden table is ideal as the focal point of the room and brings warmth and a familiar feeling with it. Who likes it here again more modern and cleaner, can of course reach for marble or glass. The most important thing is that the materials are natural.

Chairs: material mix – wooden legs and cast seat shells are modern

The chairs that are also shown in the picture are best suited. Material mix chairs are particularly trendy, they offer the possibility to combine modernity with nature. Furthermore, the chairs offer a comfort through the backrest and therefore invite you to sit.

Since less is more in Scandinavian furnishings, minimalist chairs are often used, which are made entirely of wood and usually do not match in colour, but are complemented by matching seat cushions.

Essential Home: Unique furniture like chairs and shelves

Furnishing costs for a new apartment or a new house are often underestimated. So that you don’t get completely blindsided by costs when moving into your first flat or house or apartment of your own, we’ve put together a few basics that you should definitely get before or during the move. After that, we’ll introduce you to the options Essential Home has to offer. The Mid-Century style guarantees simple functionality of the highest quality.

It’s definitely worth spending a bit more money on these essentials. That way, they’ll last for years and you won’t have to re-buy your furnishings every time you move. Also, if you’re looking for some new home decor ideas, check us out on Pinterest. We’ve got a board specifically for Essential Home Pinterest, plus a bunch of other interior brands that are full of suggestions and inspiration.

• Bed or sofa bed (often with storage space)
• Table (desk/dining table)
• 2 – 4 chairs, stackable if necessary
• Clothes rail, wardrobe, coat rack
• Chest of drawers or shelf
• Carpet
• Lamps
• Mirror

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

Beds and sofas for restful nights & comfortable days

Moving house can be quite stressful! It is therefore advisable to make a point of having a decent bed or other form of sleeping accommodation that will provide a place to let the weight of the day fall away after a tiring move to the new home.

Sophia bed: double bed with soft upholstery

Especially for couples it makes sense to go straight for a double bed, but singles shouldn’t shy away from the simple soft bed with headboard and footboard upholstery either, because a big factor in creating a cozy living environment is choosing fabrics that evoke a comforting feeling. The velvety upholstery cover that covers the Sophia Bed turns out to be just such a fabric.

Pearl sofa: large seating and lying area

As an alternative to a large bed, you can of course also choose a sofa. However, this should either have a reasonable size or be extendable to be able to spend the night comfortably on the couch. The Pearl Sofa is definitely suitable for this, because it convinces not only by its size, but it is also a great statement piece, which will also impress your guests.

• Dimensions: approx. 250 x 150 x 80 cm

Novak sofa: Simple all-rounder

If you are looking for a couch that not only looks elegant but also offers enough space for friends and family, you might find it with the Novak Sofa. The sofa is upholstered all around and is rounded off by two large armrests.

• Dimensions: approx. 340 x 100 x 90 cm

Tables: writing and dining tables for every taste

The preference, what height should have a table is different from person to person. But it is certain that an apartment without a table is almost impossible. Whether for a game night, to eat or to work on it: A table is simply an indisputable essential.

Always great are individually extendable tables that are customizable to acute needs. Unfortunately, there are none of these at Essential Home. But there is a wide selection of other models. We’d like to share our favourites with you here.

Vinicus Dining Table: a dream in glass and marble

The first table we have chosen for you is a marble base with a round glass top. A height of just under 80 cm and a diameter of 130 cm offer enough space for 4 people. These can then choose to eat together, play games or even work.

Ezra Dining Table: Dining table with space for child and cone

For those who need a little more space, the label also offers larger, long dining tables that can easily be converted into office tables and other things. The Ezra table is characterized by its completely wooden design, which is on the one hand elegant, but on the other hand is also not a bad match with rustic furnishing styles.

• Dimensions: approx. 250 x 100 x 75 cm

Craig Center Table: coffee table with unbeatable mid-century charm

How comfortable you feel eating and working at a low coffee table is up to you, but to give you a good idea of the range and options Essential Home offers, we thought we’d give you a look at the centre table option. The table is made of stone and high-gloss metal and looks very noble and is also very robust.

• Dimensions: approx. 113 x 113 x 40 cm

Chairs and armchairs: Exquisite upholstered furniture

The function of chairs is pretty self-explanatory, but especially when you start furnishing your own apartment, it’s easy to underestimate how many chairs you actually need. Therefore, even with little available space, it makes sense to have a few extras available so that all guests can find their seats.

Perry Dining Chair: simple, solid seating

Walnut wood, brass and leather upholstery come together in this simple chair. In addition, the seat brings a huge advantage: the model is stackable and so the extra seats can be easily stored and do not require a large space.

Henry Dining Chair: Retro design inspired by the Italian countryside

Round, velvet-covered cushions characterize the chair and make it a unique piece. Hanry fits especially nicely u more simple tables and visually enhances the constellation. The velvet cover also helps to create a cosy atmosphere.

Loren Dining Chair with Sixties flair

The armchair is definitely more extravagant than the previously listed options. With its cushions, it reminds a little of the benches that you find in diners of the sixties. So retro lovers in particular are advised to go for this unique piece. The only drawback: the chair is unfortunately not stackable, but can be moved around the room as desired.

Cupboards: chests of drawers, wardrobes, shelves and co.

Of course, you want to offer all your belongings a proper place. On the one hand, this is possible with shelves in which you can display your favourite pieces, on the other hand, there is also the possibility to hide your chaos in the depths of a cupboard and to continue to present a tidy image to the outside.

From our own experience, we can tell you that especially when it comes to clothing, while we appreciate and love each and every piece, sometimes finding the perfect outfit just creates a bit more clutter than we would like. That’s why we’re showing you three different options to fit into a new home.

Collection: Minimalist bookshelves

Simple yet supremely modern, Essential Home’s bookshelves offer display space for personal treasures as well as space for books. The shelves can also withstand heavier loads and look particularly good in the office.

• Minelli
• Mulligan
• Craig
• Blake

Collection: Practical wardrobes and closets

Back to the problem from the beginning: too many clothes, too little storage space. That doesn’t have to be! Especially in your own apartment you want to avoid that everything looks too full, because that can quickly cause an uncomfortable and uncomfortable feeling. It’s super easy to get around this with the wardrobes, chests of drawers and wardrobes from Essential Home.

• Franco Closet
• Monocles Cabinet
• Hepburn Cabinet
• Claire Console

Home accessories: rugs, lamps & stylish mirrors

You may have wondered why decorative items show up on a list that’s supposed to be all about the essentials. The reason for this is that even small accessories can have a big effect. Especially rugs, mirrors and lamps help to enlarge the room, add mood and create a cozy atmosphere.

Mirror: Friendly light reflections

Essential Home mirrors come in natural and geometric shapes with frames crafted from brass. Reflective surfaces such as mirrors ensure that the light into a room is refracted differently and not easily swallowed up by the furniture and walls. This results in a larger and brighter looking room. Also, bare walls are quite a big drawback when it comes to new spaces. They can quickly appear sterile and create an unpleasant feeling.

• Shirley
• Diamond
• Quantum
• Wild

Carpets: Don’t get cold feet!

Another element that does an incredible amount for a room is rugs. Round or square, colorful or solid, no one is completely blind to the impact of a rug. Plus, they offer the opportunity to add a little pop of color to the place. And a soft floor brings another very decisive advantage: feet get cold less quickly and walking barefoot is no problem at all.

• Allen
• Audrey
• Spielberg
• Kubrick

Lamps: atmospheric light

Finding the optimal lighting is sometimes not so easy. Warm lamps are often recommended for private rooms, as professional environments such as offices and hospitals often use cooler light, as bluish lighting contributes to alertness. Some interior designers also completely discourage ceiling lights, instead advising individual lamps that can create a much more comfortable living feel when used as a unit. So, it is better to go for floor lamps, table lamps and ceiling washers. Essential Home offers here some models from fancy to simple.

• Armstrong
• Coltrane
• Janis
• Atomic

Luxxu: luxury furniture & lamps – Traditional and innovative

The brand’s designer pieces are sold worldwide and handcrafted personally for the customer in Oporto, Portugal. You can have exclusive catalogues sent to you or customize Luxxu products. See for yourself in the showrooms, which can be found in Valencia and Paris, among other places.

Tip. All luxury brands for the perfect interior from A-Z you will find in our comprehensive XXL article furnishing brands

Material quality promise: only high quality like gold or crystal glass

Luxxu stands for luxury, elegance and personality. This designer brand uses only high quality materials such as 24K gold, crystal glass or Swarovski stones to give the products an elegant finish. The products are designed to be stylish and functional at the same time to fit perfectly in your home. Traditional yet innovative is the motto of this designer company. Nevertheless, the quality and high quality has a high priority at Luxxu. You want to create an elegant ambience and still make it homely? Then you should look for your perfect furnishing pieces at Luxxu.

Video: A Perfect Love Story for your home

A perfect interior love story between the eye-catchers of the Luxxu collection. Let the elegance of the furniture and its materials touch you and soon you’ll be living your own love story.

From chandelier to table lamp: palace with lamps from Luxxu

Everything started with lighting at Luxxu. If you want to create the right ambience in your home, you need the right lamps. Whether Waterfall, Liberty or Empire. The perfect lighting makes your home something special. Fancy or rather classic? That is entirely up to you! Find the perfect eye-catcher for your kitchen, living room or bedroom.

Luxxu lighting: perfect atmosphere with light, lamps and chandeliers

“Just practical” used to be! Nowadays lamps bring much more than just light. Dip your rooms in different lights and change the atmosphere in the different rooms. While the entrance area can be bright and splendid with the “Empire Chandelier by Luxxu”, it may be a little more timed and quiet in the private living rooms. Find your perfect lighting and bring variety into your home.

Price list of Luxxu lamps

On the official website of Luxxu you only get the prices of the individual products on request. Nevertheless, we were able to find some prices for you.

• Chandelier/Chandelier approx.: 7.000-43.000€
• Wall light/Wall approx.: 1.000-4.000€
• Ceiling light/plaster fund approx.: 3.000-9.000€
• Pendant light/ Pendant approx.: 1.000-4.000€
• Floor lamp/Florr approx.: 3.000-6.000€
• Tischlampe/Table lamps approx.: 1.000-3.000€
• Suspension lamp/Susoensuin approx.: 2.000-15.000€

Furniture collection: stylish with tables, cabinets & co.

Furniture can be much more than just practical. If you can count a piece of Portuguese handmade furniture as part of your interior, then you’ve definitely done something right. Choosing the right interior can determine how comfortable you feel in your own home and what your mood is. Luxxu’s unique designs will make you feel elegant and special. Get inspired by the furniture pieces and redecorate!

Statement mirrors – from simple to extravagant

A mirror no longer has to be classic and only a means to an end. Mirrors are increasingly used as decorative items and beautify and enlarge your room. Round, square, made of metal or with elegant leather imitations is up to you. You definitely can’t go wrong with the extraordinary products from Luxxu.

Wardrobe from Luxxu- Stylish through your everyday life

Clothes make the man but where to put all the clothes? Organization, elegance, structure and the perfect size. These are the most important requirements for a good wardrobe. It has to fit perfectly in the room, be able to store all your clothes and still look good. It would be perfect if you could go to your neat and structured closet every morning and pick out the perfect outfit to start your day.

Dream table: Eye-catching tables for office, dining room and living room

Choosing the right dining room table is an important decision. What breakfast table do you want to sit at with your family on Sunday morning or have an exciting game night with your friends? Everyone needs a table, big or small, so why not choose one that is luxurious and elegant? At Luxxu you will find different tables in all sizes and shapes, which will definitely be an eye-catcher.

• Apotheosis Dining table: dark marble top with golden legs
• Littus Dining table: round marble body with golden details
• Crackle Center table: coffee table in extraordinary design

Upholstered furniture: favourite pieces – sofas, beds and chairs

Luxury and still comfort? Elegance and still feel at home? Luxxu offers you this complete package. With high-quality fabrics, fancy designs and products handmade in Portugal, nothing can stand in the way of the feel-good factor in your own four walls. Whether sweet dreams in bed, a dinner on the famous Charla chair or a fading evening on the sofa. Everything is taken care of.

Perfect chairs: how to make your next dinner party a success

Luxxu offers a wide range of upholstered furniture. The absolute it-piece is definitely the “Charla” series. This is available in a variety of designs. For example as a dining chair, office chair, stool or bar chair. So you have the possibility to coordinate your furnishing to one product line or to mix it in different collections. From relaxed dinner to happy hour. You are stylishly prepared.

Luxxu beds: sweet dreams from Portugal

Is there anything better than simply falling into bed after a long, tiring day? We think: hardly! The beautiful ‘Château’ bed from Luxxu will add that extra touch to your perfect night’s sleep and looks very stylish too. The leather headboard is inspired by the walls of French castles and adds a touch of elegance to your bedroom. Nevertheless, it looks very modern with the golden details and is definitely an eye-catcher in this room.

Sofas from Luxxu: from armchair to living room landscape

Finding the perfect sofa is no easy decision. No matter if you are planning an evening with friends or watching a movie with your partner. In most cases, the sofa is the focal point of the room and should be chosen accordingly. At Luxxu, you’ll find a variety of models, with something for everyone.

• Thomson Sofa: living room landscape in different grey tones
• Charla Sofa: two-three-seater in leather
• Anguis single sofa: black armchair with round body
• Saboteur Swivel Single Sofa: mix of leather and velvet with swivel function

Outdoor collection: garden with marble and steel furniture

In addition to an extensive range of indoor articles, the designer brand Luxxu also offers outdoor articles. In total, there are two main collections, the “Grey” and the “Wood” collection. So if you want to experience luxury not only in your own four walls, but also outdoors, you should definitely take a look. Create an outdoor lounge area and turn your backyard into your own personal Hamptons. Who says you can’t live your luxury lifestyle in nature?

The Grey Collection: furniture made of marble, steel and teak wood

This collection resembles some indoor items and you could almost forget that these are outdoor products. The main materials are marble, steel or teak. Also in this collection you can see the combination between stylish and functional. The materials used are very high quality, robust and above all comfortable. At the same time stylish and luxurious. The designs are inspired by the famous Hamptons. So if you want to forget your everyday life for a moment, you can retreat to your personal oasis of well-being.

The Wood Collection: merge with nature with outdoor furniture made of wood

This collection is mainly based on the material teak. In contrast to the Grey series, there is nothing of steel or marble to be seen here. As the name already suggests, this series is designed to be in harmony with nature and not to stand out from it. Despite this, the design templates here are also the Hamptons and comfort and appearance go hand in hand. The focus is on an elegant outdoor look that should make customers forget that they are not in the Hamptons, but only in their own garden.

Video: Luxxu exclusive: “Salone del Mobile” in Milan

The “Salone del Mobile” in Milan is the largest and most important furniture fair in the world. It takes place annually in April and always attracts several thousands of visitors from different countries. Luxxu was also there in 2019.