A twilight forest flair may be the inspiration to cure your anticipation. Yeap, I’m crazy about colours and colour crazy, so here it is…   Take notes from a forest flair and don’t forget to look up   Would a wood arouse curiosity and stir your inner artistry? Let that nightly forest feel count in […]

ODS is lovingly offering inspiration for you with this Soothingly Calm Colour Combo If you were in search of timeless, soothing, calm colour inspiration, search no more. You have found a peaceful, natural colour scheme that provides endless options.  Some might say it’s pale and boring, but show them what is possible.  Naturally neutral never […]

  How to get savvier about interior storage solutions for a beautiful yet functional living space   ‘A place for everything and everything in its place.’  This classic saying is worth recalling when organising an interior. Also, it is especially useful for an interior with limited space. Get savvier about interior storage solutions. Before deciding […]

A lovely decor without proper storage solutions will not work in the long run. If there isn’t sufficient storage space, the beauty of the room will be spoiled. The culprits will be all sorts of items not having their own hiding place. Firstly, when approaching the question of storage, analyse existing storage space to determine how you can make it more efficient. Most times the case may be that you have a limited budget and little space. Purchasing costly storage units is not necessarily your answer. To clarify, perhaps your storage needs can be met and accommodated with your existing furniture. Your first step should be a thorough inspection of your cupboards and any existing storage pieces.

  How important is Beautiful and Uplifting Art?   The right art will definitely give your interior a boost. Also, your inner being will most definitely thank and reward you for it. Happy interiors aid inner health, wealth and wellbeing! Besides, who doesn’t need a boost sometimes? So, beautiful and uplifting motivational art can help […]

  If you’re thinking gold, silver, white, bright and festive vibes, you are at the right place. Perhaps you’ve been too busy at work and sorting out your own and everybody else’s lives that you didn’t realize how close it is to Christmas. Therefore you need some quick, last-minute inspiration. That’s where a classic white, […]

However large or small the spaces are you want to transform or create, you may have several questions. Perhaps you want to learn how to divide and define living space. You may wonder how to open up space without having large, undefined living areas. Whatever your budget, there are temporary and longer-term interior design and decorating solutions. Here are some inspirational tips to guide you in your quest for creating interesting spaces. If you want to purposefully divide and define space, it will take some practical thinking and planning…

The direction of light affects space planning and the placement of art, furniture and other objects. For example, direct, late afternoon sunlight glaring on the television or computer screen is not ideal. However, this type of light can also be beneficial in creating dramatic shadow effects. Artificial light can neutralise this sort of light if the shadows impose on your tasks. Light unlocks the awareness and perception of space. A lighter space just seems more open and expansive. Light is a very powerful tool. To clarify, we can totally transform the feeling of a space by changing the colour, intensity and placement of light. We tend to think of lighting in terms of artificial light. However, it is important to optimally utilise natural light. Above all, we need to exploit it in terms of practical use and to acknowledge the beauty of a space.

There are even more clever space-saving hacks and space optimisation solutions you can try. Learn how to be more space-savvy.

Space planning is to strategize how you will optimally utilise an area and its available space. This entails the distribution, separations, arrangement, and organisation of objects to accommodate certain requirements. Consider the occupancy, functional and spatial purposes.

You can create an illusion of spaciousness. While attaining unity of scale and by deciding to purposely under scale or overscale a room’s furnishings, this is possible. Expressly, under scaling allows for more stuff to be contained within a scheme. Equally, over-scaling can generate a feeling of expansiveness and make a living space seem greater.