When I first started designing my own home theater, I thought all the magic came from the screen and speakers. And while they matter, it didn’t take me long to realize that decor is what makes the space feel cinematic. In my early setup, I had a decent projector and soundbar, but the room still…
When I lived in my first apartment, I thought a home theater was out of the question. No basement, no extra room, and definitely no knocking down walls or wiring speakers through the ceiling. But the truth is, you don’t need a big house or a renovation budget to create that cinematic feeling. A small…
When I first started thinking about turning a small room into a home theater, I thought the lack of space would be the biggest problem. But it didn’t take long to realize the opposite was true. Small rooms actually make theaters more immersive. The screen feels bigger, the sound wraps tighter, and the whole experience…
There’s something about burgundy at Christmas that feels timeless and comforting. The first year, I replaced my usual red Christmas decor with deep burgundy, and I was stunned by the difference in the appearance of the whole room. The color brought richness and elegance, but still with the coziness of the season. That’s when I…
When I initially moved into my rental apartment, one place that I feared was the bathroom. The walls were bare, the furnitures were old, and the room was devoid of personality. It wasn’t the worst, it functioned, but it didn’t feel like mine. And because I was renting I feared I shouldn’t do much. No…
When I first moved into my rental, I remember staring at the beige walls and generic carpet, feeling like I was living in someone else’s space. It wasn’t ugly or anything, but it didn’t feel mine. Like most renters, I didn’t want to risk my deposit with permanent changes, yet I craved a home that…
Every December, I slide open the box of my treasured Christmas village. Little houses glow, tiny trees crowd together, and I’m immediately transported to childhood Christmases — sipping cocoa, listening to carols, and watching snow gently fall outside. A well-curated village is more than décor; it’s a portal, a storytelling centerpiece that brings magic to…
Wine corks tend to amass in drawers and jars, and in little baskets atop the counter – They’re silent reminders of dinners with friends, birthday toasts, or a glass of wine at the end of a long week. For years, I saved them up, thinking they were scraps. Until one day I realized they’re not…
Christmas is upon us, and one of my favorite things during Christmas is picking the colors I want to use in my decor. The right color can completely turn the way your home looks during Christmas. Like I remember, once I used a silver and ice blue theme for Christmas, and it really glowed up…
There’s a certain magic to stepping into a rustic cabin in the middle of winter. The world outside may be blanketed in snow, but inside, the warmth is almost tangible. It’s the scent of pine logs smoldering in the fireplace, the soft glow of amber lamps, the way heavy beams creak as the wind whistles…