by Furnishly | Jun 9, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Appreciated for their timeless appeal, smooth cream and warm white home interiors exude grace and upmarket style. A soft overlay of cream, warm white, and beige allows exquisite, intricate designs to move charmingly to the forefront. Light walls present a clean aesthetic, leaving wall panelling, crown moulding, central ceiling roses, or architectural archways to place the decorative icing on the cake. Coordinated pale furnishings with interesting silhouettes put poise before colourful impact. Modern light installations drop in slices of stylish influence, without upsetting the delicate visual balance. Here, we’ll look at two chic, creamy white interiors, one with a neoclassical approach and the other a chic modern abode.
A large area rug lays down a soothing blanket of cream beneath the living room of our first home interior. The light base complements creamy walls of traditional wainscotting and a decoratively moulded cream ceiling.
Whilst a modern cream tufted sofa design melds gently with its colour matched backdrop, a black accent chair drops a dark anchor in the ethereal scheme.
White marble coffee tables are streaked with striking dark veins in the centre of the light living room, creating a naturally patterned impact.
The dark vein in the marble draws a connection with the large black TV screen in the living room, which is displayed within an elegant archway. A black and white zebra print lounge chair gives a characterful twist to the refined lounge furniture arrangement.
A curvaceous side table by the sofa complements the recessed archway within the wall panelling.
The open plan lounge flows directly into a spacious kitchen design with a dining island.
A white marble kitchen countertop crowns the prep section of the island, whilst the dining table portion slides away in solid timber.
A modern wall sconce punctuates the creamy white wall behind the dining island with a stark black frame.
Inside the neo-classical bedroom, modern furniture counterbalances a scene of classic panel moulding and intricate ceiling scrolls. Sheer white voiles billow at the windows with a romantic air.
The upholstered bed features an extended headboard design, which provides a cushioned background for two contrasting bedside table designs. A sleek white marble panel adds another luxurious layer behind.
The master bedroom boasts a private dressing room that is lined with custom made wardrobes and marble shelving. A built-in vanity table fits in around the window at the head of the narrow room.
The luxury bathroom comes alive under stunning marble wall cladding and a matching vanity area.
The second double bedroom in the home is a fully-fitted space with floating wardrobes and a bespoke bedside unit. A unique bedroom pendant light drops a single dark accent into the creamy white decor scheme.
A kid’s room is energised by a heavily patterned rug and a visually warming upholstered headboard design.
Our second featured home interior is a smaller abode with a more minimalist approach. The modern living room is simply furnished with a tufted sofa, lounge chair, and smooth wooden coffee tables.
The round coffee table set stands on a bare wooden floor. A projector wall completes the streamlined lounge look.
Rounded edges shape a modern wall mounted media unit, which curvaceously compliments an arched doorway into the hall. A vase of flowers brings a sudden splash of colour to the warm white home interior.
A mini pendant light provides task lighting at one end of the floating media unit on the projector wall. A small olive tree flourishes in front of a warmly wood-panelled wall.
The lounge is separated from the neighbouring dining area by a low room divider with smoothly curved edges.
The room divider conceals storage cabinets inside, which serve the dining room.
The two wooden dining chairs at the modern dining table are the iconic Easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret. A modern dining bench furnishes the opposite side.
Spherical pendant lights drop in a duo over the dining table, their solid white shades cleanly coordinating with the floor lamp in the adjacent lounge area.
A guest room doubles as a second sitting room when house guests are not present. The modern sofa design opens out into a bed. A wall of rich walnut wardrobes provides the compact apartment with an abundance of extra storage.
Another olive tree is potted by the window of the guest room, where it can benefit from natural sunlight.
Vertical window blinds diffuse the bright daylight. A soft beige throw offers a cosy spot in which to sit and gaze out at the view.
In the master bedroom, a panelled and slatted feature wall is fashioned behind a pale blush upholstered bed. A beige knitted throw warms the food of the bed.
The dressing table slots neatly into a run of bespoke wooden wardrobes.
On the opposite side of the bed, a unique round bedside table displays a decorative amber glass vase and a white cube candle.
A modern wall sconce directs reading light over the pillows.
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by Furnishly | May 26, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Interior decor isn’t just aesthetics, it affects how we feel whilst we’re in our homes. When the outer world is hectic or grey with city grime, it pays to create a light and restful space that you’ll love to come home to. The two serene home interiors that we’re exploring here today are designed to put forth a sense of peace via light neutral furnishings and smooth finishes. Modern wall panelling builds a comforting cocoon around airy living spaces, building a soothing atmosphere of safe refuge. We’ll take a look at practical layouts that achieve a stress-free environment for daily life, master bedrooms that promote sleep, and effective cosy lighting schemes.
A wall of wooden storage units makes a smooth and serene backdrop for the open plan living space of our first restful modern home interior.
The open concept is cut into sections by a large comfortable sofa and a crisp modern kitchen island. A round coffee table marks the core of the lounge area in smooth, light stone. A smaller, contrasting black table and a black floor lamp make bold accents alongside the lighter elements of the living room.
A chaise sofa section creates a subtle visual stop at the end of the lounge area.
The sectional sofa follows the border of a gently patterned and tonal area rug, which defines the lounge from the adjacent dining space.
In the dining area, a strip of mirror is installed underneath the floating storage cabinets to achieve a light and spacious optical illusion.
The TV wall features an attractive installation of modern wooden wall panels which alternate between a simple smooth finish and a fashionably fluted texture. A slimline media shelf cuts across the light grain.
Two chic dining room pendant lights elegantly anchor the open plan dining spot in place. They hang low to the dining table to create an intimate setting.
The kitchen island has a crisp modern aesthetic with a stylishly elevated countertop design.
The finish of the kitchen island ties in with the light stucco kitchen wall and a block of matching base and wall units. Understated wooden counterparts warmly frame the pale stucco effect. Black appliances, a black kitchen faucet, and adjustable track lights make smart contrast.
Another black track light installation makes its way up and over the master bedroom design. A black bedroom pendant light balances out the other side of the room.
The cream upholstered bed is complemented by a luxurious upholstered headboard feature wall. The soft fabric helps to dampen noise for a restful night’s sleep.
Wood panelling neatly encases the window wall, ending at the deep gathers of a plush bedroom drape.
The bedroom pendant light descends on a simple, minimalist bedside unit that has tidy storage in its base for books.
A vertical strip is removed from the upholstered headboard feature wall to make way for a cosy column of mood lighting by the bed.
At the foot of the bed, a dressing table is equipped with an illuminated vanity mirror.
A glass vase decorates a set of mini storage drawers, which neatly stow away accessories and makeup.
The bespoke wardrobe is tucked tidily behind space-saving sliding doors. Built-in shelving houses shoes, small luggage pieces, and bins of out-of-season items.
Recessed spotlights provide the wardrobe with interior lighting.
In the home entryway, a unique modern pouf is placed up alongside a wide full-length hallway mirror. LED strip lights are hidden around the edge of the mirror to emit a warm and atmospheric glow.
A walk-in closet is situated on the opposite side of the front door.
The shower room sports a clean and inviting scheme of cream stucco and warm wood tone. A large bathroom mirror increases the sense of space in the compact room.
A modern bathroom faucet is teamed with a unique sink design, where water drains into a slotted waste at the rear of a sloping base.
Individual towel bars climb a narrow wall space by the door.
Black shower fixtures darkly contrast with the pale wet wall.
A textured TV wall draws much attention in our second featured home design.
A large area rug adds softness beneath the lounge, warmly buffering it from cool concrete floor screed. The unique accent chair is the Etcetera Lounge Chair by Jan Ekselius for Swedish brand Artilleriet.
The living room works around a large L-shaped formation, which makes way for a more isolated formal dining area. A round rug defines a separate, small sitting area at the back of the room, where LED strips illuminate reeded wall panels.
In the kitchen, wooden bar stools furnish a breakfast bar area, whilst more dining chairs complete an informal family dining spot.
Large windows bring in natural light and a serene garden view.
In the home entryway, a textured, racetrack-shaped sideboard complements the fluted wall panels.
The modern staircase has an ethereal presence, standing in pure white marble.
Moving up to the master bedroom, a white bedroom rug lays a light pause onto wood chevron flooring.
A fluted feature wall makes a textural addition behind the headboard.
A wall-mounted vanity unit touches down onto the edge of a floating media unit to create a sleek, stepped effect.
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by Furnishly | May 6, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Silky smooth modern finishes, light and calming backdrops, arches and creative curves fill these two modern home interiors with a restrained sense of luxury. Visualised by 吴 振宇, this duo of interesting interiors spark intrigue with dashes of the unexpected. Wall and ceiling stucco takes on a life of its own as it rises and falls in subtly curvaceous focal points, room dividers, and zoning devices. Thoughtful lighting schemes draw attention to the details and set the mood. Furniture is contemporary with an emphasis on comfort and stylish practicality. Built-in cabinetry offers entirely bespoke arrangements that neatly hug the edges of room layouts, making the most of void spaces.
Our first featured home design has a living room with a spectacular view. The large edge-to-edge window inspires a sunken lounge area, so that the panorama may be enjoyed all the way into the back of the apartment.
A curved ceiling bows overhead, which adds to the light and airy atmosphere of the living room. Back down on the floor of the lounge, a pair of round coffee tables complement the arched ceiling line.
Behind the sunken lounge, a second seating area is situated towards the back of the apartment where there is less natural light. To combat the shadows, a recessed LED lighting system has been installed along the perimeter of the room. The thin ribbon of light also accentuates a smoothly curved canopy that scoops to its end behind a built-in bookcase.
The large living room rug adds texture underfoot. A unique coffee table features a glass extension that allows the eye-catching rug pattern to shine through.
A Tom Dixon Opal Arc floor lamp can be switched between powerful and diffused light to suit the situation or task at hand. Behind the cushiony modular sofa, a row of built-in bookcases are backlit to set a cosy mood.
More LED strip lights cast a subtle glow across the TV wall and underneath a bank of floating storage cabinets.
Rich walnut fills the floors and feature walls.
A passageway between the living room and the dining room comes alive with the flickering flame of a sleek letterbox fireplace.
Above the modern fireplace, concave circles sink inside the wall stucco to create a beautiful focal point.
A huge arch gives entry into the formal dining room. A large ceiling rose and a round dining table continue the curved motif.
The dining room is combined with an open plan kitchen arrangement.
The peaceful greige master bedroom scheme is warmly textured with a wood panel headboard and freshened with muted green accents.
Two bedroom chairs, a small side table, and a floor reading lamp make a cosy conversation area, a spot for morning coffee, or a bedtime reading nook.
Another wood panelled headboard feature wall provides the focal point for a second double bedroom design.
Inside the walk-in wardrobe, smoked glass wardrobes moodily line one wall, whilst a modern vanity table is customised to overlap the deep window sill.
In here, a curved ceiling line complements an arched upholstered headboard. A raised platform around the bed fashions a split-level layout.
The final bedroom, located just off the living room, is a large and light-filled space. A round rug peeps playfully from beneath the upholstered bed to support the interesting asymmetrical layout.
Inside the shower room, a similar materials palette ensures cohesivity throughout.
A decorative tray adorns the cool white marble vanity with a touch of warming wood tone.
In the final bathroom, two modern bathroom vanity lights descend in front of an illuminated mirror and cast an atmospheric glow across a unique glass bathtub.
Inside our second featured home design, a tasselled living room rug lays down texture and pattern to shake up a laconic lounge design..
The TV wall is curved to fashion a smooth divide between the living room and the hallway.
Recessed lights edge a curved ceiling detail above the sofa.
A glass brick partition wall shares light with the neighbouring home office. Adjacent to the lounge in the open layout, a dining area is illuminated by a backlit wine storage wall.
The dining chairs are the Easy chair, designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
As we move past the dining room, we arrive at a modern white and wood tone kitchen installation.
Two dainty dining room pendant lights drip tiny droplets of light onto the eating area.
Inside the modern home office, a bespoke L-shape desk has been wall mounted to maximise floor space.
Drawers add storage beneath the desk, whilst a wall mounted bookcase holds files clear of the work surface.
In the master suite, a unique bedroom pendant light draws attention at one end of a custom-made headboard design, where it highlights its en vogue slatted texture.
Curved stucco melts the headboard wall into the ceiling line to create one flowing feature.
The apartment also has a smaller guest bedroom. An unusual arched headboard design is teamed with an equally unique storage unit, which has decorative portholes upon its doors.
Back in the master bedroom, a tinted glass bathtub leads the way into the open plan ensuite.
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by Furnishly | Mar 28, 2022 | Design Inspiration
We could all do with a little more tranquillity in our fast-paced, technologically turbulent modern lifestyles. Muted cream and soft white interior decor creates a peaceful fusion that promotes calm and relaxation, which is elegantly demonstrated in these three inspirational modern home interiors. Soft lighting accentuates the restful cream and white decor palette and sets a warmly atmospheric scene for daily life. High-end furniture pieces shape upmarket layouts within spacious lounges, stylish dining areas, sleek kitchens, smart home workspaces, and luxurious bedroom designs. Natural wood components, indoor plants and wicker accessories pull complementary natural elements into the mix, whilst stark black accents build sharp contemporary contrast.
A unique modern sofa design leaves spaces for a sunlit courtyard view to filter through into our first featured interior. An indoor plant brings the greenery into the living room at the edge of a textured rug. The ribbed rug design that emulates the raked sand of a Japanese karesansui garden.
Dark green bolster cushions are inspired by the green courtyard vista and the indoor plants that flourish around the room. Perimeter LEDs softly illuminate the projector-friendly living room design without creating intense pockets of light.
A modern staircase design rises behind the open plan living room. LED strips brightly illuminate each wooden tread. A frameless glass balustrade almost disappears from sight.
A fabulous spherical planter rests by the modern fireplace. A spotlight is projected onto the elegant foliage to create an artistic silhouette against the crisp white wall. See more ideas for unique modern planters.
A Spun chair, designed by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis, stylishly rounds out the lounge furniture layout.
Just off the open plan lounge, a Japanese tea room is formally set out in true ceremonial style. An authentic cast-iron Tetsubin teapot provides practical use and decorative value to the modern wood and glass table.
The courtyard provides a perfectly peaceful background for restful tea drinking.
The kitchen is a sleek wooden design with contrasting black and white wall cabinets. A white marble kitchen island steals the spotlight at the centre of the layout. Modern bar stools fashion a breakfast bar along one side of the island.
A white marble backsplash matches with the luxe island finish.
Inside the bedroom, a glass display case lightly screens the entryway from the ensuite bathroom.
Black and white artwork makes a bold focal point opposite the bedroom window.
The second bedroom design features a warm wooden headboard design and a geometric hand-tufted area rug.
A modern chaise lounge chair reclines by the wide window.
The last bedroom features wood panelled corners that create a cosy cocoon around an upholstered grey bed. LED strips subtly highlight the edges.
A backlit wardrobe adds atmospheric light beside a home workspace.
This dedicated home office space is furnished with a built-in window seat, where the home owner can take a few moments of relaxation between projects. A muted green seat cushion adds a pop of fresh colour.
A double workspace fills the opposite wall with a bespoke floating desk design.
In our second featured home design, a deep-seated modular sofa runs flat below the window line to maximise the flow of natural light into the living room.
A contemporary white swing arm wall lamp drops focussed reading light over one end of the contemporary couch.
Vents in the wooden window sill allow heat from the radiators to filter out.
The open plan lounge area connects with a kitchen dining space.
Modern wooden stools gather around a small wood dining table that attaches onto the side of the kitchen island. A sleek white TV stand rises in front of the kitchen island, facing the sofa in the lounge, to crisply separate the two living zones.
As we enter the bedroom, we discover a unique stone headboard feature wall.
An upholstered bed creates a soft juxtaposition with the rustic stone headboard cladding.
Another stone focal wall makes an eye-catching background for a floating wooden desk design and a fresh white office chair.
Our final tour takes place in a modern apartment with soft pink decor accents. A round rug pulls a black and pink accent chair into a conversational arrangement.
Wooden wall panels warmly wrap the minimalist lounge space.
A terrazzo coffee table nests with a black counterpart.
Modern art replaces the obligatory TV set on a long, wall mounted media unit.
A modern wall sconce brightly illuminates a small storage unit by the window, where a sculptural ornament and a clear glass vase add understated adornment.
A home office is accessed through an open doorway off the lounge space. Interior windows allow natural light to be shared between the two.
The kitchen borrows light through a fluted glass sliding door.
Attractive shelving units flank each side of the kitchen doorway.
Inside the home office space, White and wood storage units tuck away all of the unsightly office supplies to leave the compact space uncluttered. A rattan chair naturally complements the wooden wall units.
WIcker planters dot natural tone all around the city apartment interior.
Indoor plants add splashes of greenery to the living room and home office.
The bedroom is a minimalist design with a compact, built-in workspace.
A wall light is mounted directly onto a bespoke wooden headboard design, which doubles as a bookshelf under the window.
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by Furnishly | Oct 20, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Furniture
Visualised by Product Wish Design, these five modern home designs are reposeful in their understated neutral palette and pared-back minimalist decor style. Each home interior is fitted with sleek custom furniture designs that create streamlined room layouts and plentiful storage opportunities. Clean white paintwork, natural wood grain, dapples of uplifting greenery, and soothing beige elements make a calming balance of decor tones. Within these restful surroundings, personalised touches shape the flush-fitted furniture to instil unique character and unexpected interest. Contemporary accent chairs, wall art, textured wall panelling, illuminated shelving, perimeter lighting and beautiful modern pendants are added to the mix, where they successfully fashion fascinating ensembles to amuse a creative eye.
This living room dining room combo features a full wall of media storage. Custom-made cabinets build an expanse of contrasting white and wood finishes behind the TV and around toward the kitchen.
A simple beige living room rug defines the open plan lounge from an adjacent dining area. The light decor tones create an spacious and airy aesthetic despite the close proximity of the two different living areas. A huge window fills the room with natural sunlight.
A charcoal kitchen installation darkly contrasts with the rest of the light living room.
The deep window reveal is clad in wood grain panels to fashion a large window seat that runs the entire length of the room. Above the round pedestal dining table, an elegant modern dining room pendant light visually anchors the open plan eating spot in place.
Wood effect wall panels warmly frame out the first bedroom too, where they form the base and headboard of floor bed design, and bridge the ceiling. An AIM pendant light descends upon a floating bedside cabinet that juts out of the wood panel wraparound. A ribbon of LED light glows from underneath the unit, giving it a weightless effect.
The third bedroom is an all-white scheme with a just wisp of colour in the bedroom wall decor. Custom-made wardrobes and a bespoke headboard are each highlighted under a bright ribbon of LEDs.
The last bedroom returns to the warmth of wood tone, with a fully wood-clad headboard feature wall. Two modern wall sconces illuminate the grain.
In our second featured home design, a bespoke bookcase makes an illuminated focal point in a white living room. A glass coffee table reflects the glow.
A modern sofa floats in the centre of the layout like a white cloud.
The flush-fitted bookcase and storage cabinets preserve the minimalist aesthetic of the home by tidying away clutter and maintaining utmost simplicity. White marble backing gives the custom bookshelves a touch of luxury.
A room divider neatly edges the TV wall at one side and the dining area at the other.
Underlit shelves add an atmospheric glow to the dining spot.
A larger, more formal dining room is uplifted with fresh green accent chairs and cheerful wall art.
Decorative vases adorn a floating shelf that protrudes from a small bank of custom wall cabinets.
This reposeful Japandi design is divided with sections of wood slatted panelling.
A flush-fitted wall of TV cabinets and shelving builds a beautiful balance of cool white and warm wood tone.
Pierre Jeanneret’s Kangaroo Chair serves as a Zaisu floor chair beside the coffee table.
A playful monkey sculpture table holds a selection of coffee table books.
Wood slatted doors make a modern take on the traditional Japanese Shōji screen door aesthetic.
Inside the minimalist bedroom, a recessed shelf runs the length of the headboard wall to replace the need for bedside tables–though a couple of items do make it down onto the floor bed platform.
We see a complete style switch inside the second bedroom of this home, where a neoclassical headboard feature is edged with decorative boiserie behind a modern upholstered bed.
A contemporary pendant light adds a dainty addition at one side, whilst a modern bedside table lamp illuminates the other.
In the next bedroom, a biscuit coloured platform bed and matching drapes add tonal interest to a white and pale grey decor scheme. Modern slatted panels and classic boiserie shape a chic focal wall.
In the kid’s room, elements of blush, blue, pistachio and raspberry colour a whimsical decor scheme.
Clouds drift across a kids wall mural, and a bunch of balloon lights take to the sky.
The minimalist modern living room inside our fourth featured home is a peaceful white and beige scene.
A bespoke bookcase is combined with a sliding slatted door to create a permeable design.
Custom media units call attention to the TV wall, which features a back-lit asymmetrical cut-through.
Chevron pattern runs through the beige living room rug, adding subtle interest to the neutral lounge. A unique lounge chair and chaise sofa design shape unusual silhouettes.
A contemporary bedroom chair adds sculptural interest to the master.
A floating bedside cabinet tags onto one edge of the asymmetrical headboard installation, whilst a small table serves the other side.
Fully-fitted bedroom furniture makes good use of wall space around this wood grain headboard design with recessed shelf nook.
Our final home tour is peppered with custom design and industrial style touches, including exposed concrete beams and columns.
Bespoke cabinets smooth out the TV wall, blending into clean white paintwork. A freeform cut of white marble partially covers a raw concrete column to create a luxurious counterbalance.
A slimline lounge chair reclines at the end of a double-sided sofa design.
Wall cabinets are creatively customised with curved cuts along the baseline, which seem to sweep theatrically into the hallway.
A curved headboard panel embraces the bed.
Curved cutouts shape a shelving unit and a unique room divider.
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