Perhaps the easiest way to freshen up your home is to give the interior walls a coat of new paint. However, as anyone who’s ever done any DIY painting and decorating before will know, this can turn into a nightmare if it isn’t done properly and you could end up with splattered paint and the need to apply endless coats.

For the whole family… photos by Kristofer Johanssen

And workspace! This reminds so much of traditional Romanian houses with carpets on walls, I’m pretty sure that there’s one like the one in the pictures in my grandma’s house. Awesome and super inspirational. thejungalow via gravity-gravity

Art director Sam Shahid’s home in Greenwich Village designed by architect David Piscuskas. A serene and nearly empty space in which even his most soul-satisfying possessions, books & art, are hidden from sight behind doors that blend seamlessly with the walls. Photos: François Halard.

No matter how much effort you put into perfecting your property, there is always a danger that disaster will strike. From burglaries and vandalism to weather damage, burst pipes or fires, our homes are subject to a whole range of risks. This means that suitable insurance is a must. If any of these misfortunes befalls your abode, you’ll want to

Located in a 1800s industrial building in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, this eclectic loft is the home of designer and artist Alina Preciado and her two cats. 2,000 squares full of gorgeous old and new pieces, findings, that Preciado has picked up from her travels. via designcollector also check out Alina’s shop here.

Fav spaces featured on DDD’s inspiration station

This amazing open space dinning & living area is part of a former converted leather factory in Stockholm. Love the dark floorboards warming and all the dreamy details around, hello, awesome daybed & bar cart! Alexander White via La Maisonn d’Anna G

Many people dream of working from their own home, but the reality can often be different from the idea if the dream does eventually come true. Although working from home has its perks, it can be especially difficult at times, especially if you’ve got a family, small children or even pets – noise and distractions can run riot, and even

Seriously, how dreamy is this cozy reading nook? themerrythought