I live in a house built in 1910. The staircase definitely has seen and heard a lot. 

Have to say the colour combination is a bit peculiar...

Entrance (project part 1/7)

Here are some pics of a home reno that made in the end of 2014 in Budapest. This flat has 2 bedrooms, living room with open kitchen, bathroom, toilet and balcony. The idea was to make a cosy mancave for a 26-years old guy, who is keen on football, loud music and likes cooking.

Let's start with the entrance!

The small entrance has 6 doors so there's basically no space for any furniture nor much walls to install any shelves etc. So this is what I could achive:

 Before

This was the view when you opened the front door.

 After

A new shoe cabinet made-to-measure by a carpenter. A new mirror above it and a light garland.

(mirror from IdDesign, light garland from Goa Home) 

The radiator was taken down, not really needed, so there was space to make a big shoe cabinet and the view became much better. A new pendant light from Ikea.

Placed (actually clued!) a row of hooks on the metal front door for hanging coats and jackets.

On this piece of wall there used to be a (broken) wood cabinet in oak.  tpssed it away and placed some doggy hooks (from Ikea) and a shelf (also from Ikea) for a poster and throphy. 

The poster is a logo of the flat owner's football club. Had a copy printed of it and framed at Eprescke. 

The walls were painted in light grey called 'Regn' by Flügger. 

 It's nice to step in when there's a welcoming door mat, isn't it?

(the door mat from HM Home)

Home-styling Project 2/3

 Welcome in!

Before:

Before:

Woods wallpaper by Cole & Son.

ps. sorry again for the quality of the pics - taken by my iPhone...

Bright Ideas

Helped furnishing this recently built rather sterile condo.

The key word was "let the sun shine in".

The owner's wish to create a modern & cosy home 

without breaking the bank.

 Entrance

Decided to use deep orange and hues of red as 

the accent colours to add warmth to the whole flat.

Made-to-measure shoe cabinet was made with high-gloss doors.

Coats & jackets are behind the flower curtain.

An extra cabinet was built to store all cleaning stuff.

 The entrance opens to kitchen & living area on the left and bedroom on the right side.

 Bookworm by Kartell is an interesting piece of decoration

and great for books & DVD's.

 Orange sofa is the centrepiece of the living space.

Grey pattern cushions calms it down and crispy white ones 

give freshness.

The picture on the wall was created from three different photos - all very important to the owner - and it was framed with minimalist brushed metal frame.

 Grey wall gives substance to the space.

The kitchen was made with white high-gloss cabinets and wooden counter tops. The low-bearing pole had to stay so decided to paint it orange - if you can't hide it make it a centrepiece!

The glass table lets the light flow.

 Good morning, Sunshine!

 The vibrant colours were used also in the bedroom.

The owner's photos from her fascinating journey to Australia

add a nice personal touch and match perfectly to the colour theme.

Study was kept simple with blacks & whites and a hint of orange.

 The balcony/terrace is huge!

There's a great view of the city.

Added some flowers there.

Before:

 Kitchen

 Kitchen & dining

 Study

 Living room

 Dining & living space

Bedroom