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3D art design designer Ikea interior design

Designing My Future Pad (with Ikea) - Part 1

Part of the reason I became a designer was because I've always been interested in Interior Design. There's something about arranging a space to give a certain vibe or feel when you walk into the room through furniture, color themes, and little details that tie them all together.

I set out to create a simulation of how I would like my future pad to look like. (I made this a few months ago so I'll definitely be updating my preferences soon!)

Just to note, a lot of these items were modeled based on actual Ikea furniture, so I'll link prices and products below for reference.

The Bedroom & Study Areas

As you can tell, my color scheme is a very stark black and white mixed with soft browns and greens. I've always wanted a statement accent wall hence the black paint and large mounted photo by the bed.

I originally thought of placing the dresser in front of the window but decided it was too much for my eyes (wow, talagang in-imagine, no?). So, I placed it by the door of the bathroom and added sconces on either side of the mirror so I still get the lighting I needed. Paired it with a simple white chair from Ingolf ($49).

It was also important for me to have the clock visible when using the vanity, a small Senegalese basket ($68) to chuck in any cloth items, a well-sized table mirror by Karmsund ($49.99), and a white dressing table by Tyssedal ($249) to keep the area looking fresh and clean.

Turning towards the bed area, you'll immediately be drawn to the beautiful Luppjung Ruta rug ($79), which actually inspired the whole look of the room. I love Nordic design, Hygge, and just simple but modern interiors. Clean lines really speak to me.

A beautiful Bamboo Pendant light ($69.99) hangs over the Delaktig bed ($599) to bring in some nature into the room to complement the oak side drawers ($49.99).

Right across the bed is a Kallax shelf ($149) for books, candles, a TV, plants, and more. Storage is one thing that I can never get too much of, and I have a lot of items to store. I also added Nordli 6-drawer dresser ($229) by the window.

Moving over to the study area! I made the design really clean with lots of little storage nooks for books and small items. This area includes a comfortable black swivel chair from Torkel ($60), a clean study desk by Hemnes ($299), and a Billy bookcase ($59). You can also see a Karmsund Floor Mirror ($59.99) and an Askvoll Oak Wardrobe ($99) at the back.

The Bathroom

Ah, yes. The ultimate place of comfort. I like sectioning my bathroom between wet and dry areas. Since I love wood flooring so much, I added that to here to bring warmth to my black and white aesthetic (which has since been replaced by earth tones, haha).

I added a nice, luxurious SmartHydro bathtub ($7,300), a minimalistic rug from Morum ($29), an Ottava pendant lamp ($99), a heated towel rail ($80), and a *hidden* STUVA 6-drawer chest ($177).

I'm SUCH a huge fan of windows and natural lighting. A big mirror is also a necessity in a bathroom (at least, for me) so I added in a custom sized black one ($65).

Also, for no apparent reason, I put in a Godmorgon sink cabinet ($499) for two people (God knows why I was expecting someone else to use the bathroom with me!). There's also another Senegalese basket at the side and another Billy bookshelf. Relatively simple, but very clean and spacious.

Reflected on the mirror are a Hemnes high cabinet ($149) and a duo of a washing machine ($500) and a dryer ($520) packed on top of each other. (I don't know how safe this is but I like that it saves space!)

The Kitchen

Aside from black and white, I am also kind of obsessed with the Tiffany-blue, sunshine-yellow pairing. I wanted the kitchen to be really fun and bright as I don't cook (without a recipe) and need the extra motivation to get in there and whip something up.

After giving the walls a yellow splash of color, I went ahead and added a white chandelier ($100), a custom dining set, a Surya Moroccan Shag rug ($430), a lovely Tiffany-blue, side-by-side Bosch refrigerator ($3,000), a Hickory buffet ($10,800), and more Billy shelvings ($214).

Now this is where the magic happens, haha! Kidding aside, I wanted a spacious, functional cooking area, so if you look at the left side of the photo, there's a small, wheel-able island for me to place anything I need to when cooking. There's also plenty of storage space in the upper Sektion cabinets and everywhere else an opening is present. Wall sconces were essential as well.

So there you have it! I'll be updating my designs in the coming weeks so stay tuned for part 2 of the "Designing My Future Pad" series!

Ciao!

inspiration inspired interior interior design

5 Beautiful House Decor Inspirations

A great space always sets the mood for whatever intent you may have, and having it feel a certain way especially lends to that purpose. If you're friends with me on Facebook or Instagram, you'll notice that I usually post interiors I love in my stories. To scale that up, I decided to make another post on interiors I love.

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Read my previous articles on lovely interiors:
Top 10 Bedroom Designs
5 Amazing Living Room Inspirations
Bedroom/Workstation Goals

I will be featuring Instagram finds in this article. :)

1. Magdalena's Haven (@domnamazowszu)

This theme is to die for and I'm only seeing a few parts of the house. I've always loved wooden flooring, that boho vibe, lots of greens and peaches, and that tiled bathtub? Ugh. Aesthetic! (Just need to remove the plants inside and place them somewhere else and we're good.)

I especially fancy the outdoor seating area. It looks like a place I can do some relaxation with music, drawing or reading stuff, and having a nice picnic with my family.

2. Nicki's Urban Jungle (@cottoncandystories)

Similar to the first one, what caught my eye were the colors and how amazing they looked against one another. I typically prefer light-colored wood but in this case, a darker tone really worked to bring everything around and make the design look extra earthy and cozy. (Her cute cat stole the show, though!)

What's most striking is her eye for accessorizing and details. The small touches add so much flavor and personality to every room.

3. Ashley's Hygge Home (@arrowsandbow)

They hygge aesthetic has become one of my influences recently, and there's a good reason why. Hygge is a defining characteristic in Danish culture and means "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being" or in short, enjoying one's life's simple pleasures.

What I especially love about Ashley's home is her use of rugs and the mix of light and dark browns against the white marble pieces. It looks modern yet has that sense of nature that I love in homes. It feels lived in (which is always a good indication of a home being great for families).

Especially gushing over the kitchen layout!

4. Kirsten's Cozy Pad (@kaginteriorogkunst)

Talk about GOALS! When I first saw these photos, I thought they came straight from a magazine and that they were just staged for professional photos.

Well, turns out it's actually someone's home and I'm living for it! Every angle you look, everything's spot on. (She has more photos on her Instagram profile.)

I love how she staged the lights and draped her curtains, and that DIY lamp in the bedroom added a cute DIY feel to such an elegant design. I also love the decked out window seat that screams comfort and would most definitely be my favorite place in the house - especially on a snowy day.

5. Collectivco's Curated Pieces (@collectivco)

The color combination was the first thing that caught my eye. Lovely warm tones with some cool toned decor to break the beautiful color wash really worked to make the spaces pleasant and cozy.

If you look a little closer, you'll see the finer details that make this design aesthetic special, from those lovely lamps over the bed to the fantastic couch in the living room. The house looks light and airy and would be perfect any time of the day.

I think by now, it's pretty obvious that I lean more towards warm to neutral tones when it comes to interior designs. The stark white walls complement the incredible pieces of furniture and the color combos these amazing designers come up with.

This will probably be my new palette for everything from now on!

What is your favorite interior design aesthetic?

August blessed blessings events

Spring Cleaning for August Affairs

Hello, August!

Though the world may be in the pits, we'll always try to look for the good in everything and everyone. Humanity deserves that at least, right?

We're nearing the end of the third quarter of 2020 and it seems like I never really experienced this year unfold - not that nothing happened. In fact, I've had a lot of busy days since the lockdown began... but things are about to get crazier. Oh yes. The last months of 2020 will see major progress (claiming this already!) and I'm all for it.

Events

• Attend the first ever virtual ICON Manila Conference! (Already bought tickets and pumped to get inspired by some of my favorite artists (they have an amazing lineup this year, guys)!
•• Register and know more about it here.

• Participate in this years UX Plus Conference (Virtual). More guests than last year and swag will turn digital.
•• Find out more through this link.

Plans

• Resume the podcast. This one's a little trickier to do and requires lots of preparation, but I do eventually want to to continue posting episodes.

• Grow my Youtube channel. I've been putting it off since I didn't know what content to make, but with my new setup and newfound motivation, I'm hoping to be more active on the platform (new videos on the way too).

• Create more resources for my email list.

The list may be short, but the energy I'll have to exert to make my plans happen will be huge. Add to that a full-time job and my hands are full. I'm not complaining though. A challenge is always motivating.

Aaaaand we're done! (Shortest blog ever?!) Haha.

I hope you enjoy August as much as you're able and never forget that even in the midst of tumultuous times, there are blessings to come. Hang in there. :)

Ciao, bellas!

COVID

Midyear Update: COVID, Creativity, and Balance

What a year it's been - and it's not even done yet!

Take that however you want, but there's no denying 2020 has been both a blessing and a nightmare depending on your perspective. We all had bigger hopes for 2020 when 2019 was ending, telling ourselves that this year would be our year.

Then, the pandemic came into the picture.

A lot of people were quick to shrug it off as a regular, non-deadly virus, but as the first quarter closed in, we all realized it wasn't a mere flu. It hit the world like thunder and to some, it might have felt like the end of the world.

It is now almost the end of July, and the virus doesn't seem to be stopping. SO much has changed and we're all adjusting to what the world might live with for years if no vaccine is created. So, this post is to remind myself where I'm at in life currently and share insights on what's been happening, as a creative, coach, and natural potato sack (haha!).

Disclaimer: These are written from my perspective and opinions. What I write won't apply to everyone, but our experiences are always unique to us, and that's what I will be conveying throughout the post.

COVID-19 Has Affected Everyone

I've deactivated on Facebook multiple times because of how toxic it's become. From insensitive strangers commenting on a page's posts (mostly about the plight of the less privileged who have gone one for months without wages or jobs and political issues) to family members shoving their opinions down my throat as if it should also be my stand, it was an environment I needed a break from.

In the end, I blocked those relatives who were making my feed incredibly toxic, and whenever I see comments that break my heart or evoke my passion to take my own stand and correct them, I breathe deeply and assess if that person is a troll or is someone who will listen to reason.