Home Decor Ideas

Montréal-based Le Manoir first opened five years ago and since then the unique boutique thought it was time to give the space an update to keep its brand youthful. With the help of Tuxedo, the store, which offers beauty and nail services and fashion, got a new layout along with a fresh, clean new interior to welcome guests.

First up was to solve company’s need of functionality as they needed a space that could be changed up as needed. Since the store doesn’t focus on just one thing, they chose an open floor plan with a welcome desk in the center that would cater to all functions. It’s where the clients are served, it’s a waiting area, and a retail space combined into one, multifunctional component.

The space feels light and airy with most surfaces a crisp white. They also incorporated natural stone adding a textural element to what could have been a sterile space. It also gives off a luxurious, spa-like feel.

Live plants are suspended in the air in cage-like shelves layering in a natural element to the mostly white interior.

Photos by Maxime Brouillet, courtesy of v2com.

A young married couple looking to find a balance between life as parents and their desire for an active social lifestyle chose to settle down in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in a high rise apartment overlooking the city. They hired HAO Design to create the interior to reflect their fun spirit, along with making it a colorful place for their two young children to play and grow up.

With preschool age children and a love for cooking, they requested an open kitchen so they could watch the children in the living room while prepping a meal. Sky blue cabinets are paired with a grey concrete ceiling and an island and backsplash clad in black mosaic tiles. Off the island is a wooden dining table with four different chairs.

The living room is furnished with an overstuffed sofa and chair, along with a coffee table at low height making it even more kid-friendly. The low furniture also keeps the views from being obstructed.

The massive windows were built with a window seat to help take in the view.

Adding to the playfulness is the LEGO collage hanging on the wall near the entrance.

The children’s room is decked out in fun colors, like blue, green, and yellow instead of the typical pink, along with a soothing grey to balance it out.

Photos by Hey!Cheese.

New York-based Smiros & Smiros Architects had worked with this client four times before being hired to complete this penthouse apartment in Miami Beach, Florida. On the shores of South Beach, this project spans an entire floor of the building, along with rooftop terraces that boast 360 degree, jaw-dropping views of the ocean and the city.

The contemporary interior features light wood floors, smooth white ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the view like artwork on the walls.

A majority of the finishes and furnishings are in neutral and natural colors and textures to prevent overtaking the surrounding coastal views.

I love seeing the Abyss Table from Duffy London in the living room! It adds the perfect amount of color and visual interest without being overwhelming.

Warm wooden elements are juxtaposed with Carrara marble in the expansive kitchen.

The master bathroom walls and floor are clad in marble, which is paired with wood framed mirrors and a floating, two-sink vanity.

The outdoor furniture covered in red cushions complements the turquoise colors of the pool and ocean.