Loquat Living Blog
interior design tips & trends | multi-purpose rooms | small space solutions | interior styles
Simplify Your Space: Expert Tips from a Professional Organizer
Hello to all the busy families out there – we understand the juggle is real! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Carolyn Brown from Breathing R O O M, a Decluttering & Organizational Professional based in Bermuda. We delved into some fantastic tips that Carolyn gave that I believe can truly transform your living space, making it not just a home but a haven tailored to your lifestyle.
How to Zone Your Child’s Bedroom to Fit All Their Interests & Hobbies
Ever wondered how you can create a space that perfectly aligns with your kid's diverse interests and hobbies? One way to achieve this balance is by zoning their room, dividing it into distinct areas that cater to various activities and needs. Here’s a peek into the design process of designing a pre-teen girl's bedroom, where I incorporated zones to accommodate her specific interests and passions.
7 Ways to Incorporate a Home Office Workspace Into Your Home
In today's post-pandemic world, many of us find ourselves working from home, whether by choice or necessity. As an interior designer with a focus on crafting innovative and multi-purpose room designs, I understand the challenges that come with creating functional, beautiful spaces, especially when space is limited. One of the most common requests I receive from clients, particularly busy professionals with growing families, is to incorporate a home office into their homes.
Creating Your Home Sanctuary: Peaceful Retreats in Any Space
In today's fast-paced world, finding a moment of tranquility is a luxury we all crave. Creating a sanctuary within your home is the perfect solution, even in the busiest of spaces. Whether you have a dedicated room, a cozy corner, or just a small section of a larger area, you can design a peaceful retreat that allows you to recharge and find your inner calm.
Top 3 Dog-Friendly Trends for Your Home
Your home is not just a place for people; it's where your beloved pups live, play, and make memories. To make life even more enjoyable, here are the top three cabinetry trends that are transforming homes for families with dogs.
Transforming Underused Spaces: Unleashing the Potential of Your Home
Every home has hidden gems, waiting to be uncovered. These gems are often the underutilized spaces that, with a bit of creativity and some expert guidance, can be transformed into functional areas that add both value and joy to your living environment. One of the most exciting aspects of home design is the potential to reimagine those overlooked spaces, such as basements, attics, or spare rooms, and breathe new life into them.
How To Maximize Space: 9 Tips for Creating Multi-Purpose Magic in Small Rooms
The key to making the most of your space lies in the art of creating versatile rooms. In this blog, we will explore the concept of multi-purpose living and share design strategies to help you transform your small rooms into adaptable havens that cater to the many needs of a busy family life.
Go Green For Christmas: Gift Wrapping
Go green for the holidays with Furoshiki, a Japanese wrapping technique, that is both low impact and beautiful. Gift Wrapping Inspiration for the Holidays!
Go Green: Decorating Ideas for the Christmas Tree
How to go green for the Holidays. Eco-friendly Holiday Decorating tips and more.
Top 3 Modern Farmhouse Window Treatments
With the rise in popularity of Modern Farmhouse style décor, more and more clients are looking for window treatments to complement the natural elements, minimal fussiness and clean lines of this style. Here are my top three favorite Modern Farmhouse window treatments.
Modern Farmhouse Style: Get the Look!
Achieving a modern farmhouse vibe is all about mixing rustic and modern elements. Start with a neutral colour palette, choose natural textures like cottons and linens, incorporate natural wood such as natural oak wide plank flooring or in furniture pieces. Punctuate with black wrought iron curtain rods or picture frames or antique bronze hardware. It’s all about keeping things simple and minimalist yet warm and inviting.
Top 5 Tips to Refresh your Home For Spring
I have inadvertently inherited my parents’ Post War proclivity for holding onto and never getting rid of anything. Can that be classified as a genetic predisposition?!?
Rattan & Cane
One of my current obsessions is with old world crafted materials like rattan and cane and all their relatives. There is something so Baloo-Bear-rub-up-against-a-tree yummy about the natural organic and visual tactility of rattan, cane, grasscloth, wicker and raffia.