Ever look at your living space and thought “Maybe it needs a bit more pizzaz”?

Well, thinking about improving your living space is the easy part, whereas, deciding what you need to upgrade it to, now that’s the challenging bit. Of course, you could get on the internet, punch a few keys, scroll through a few images, and pick something you like, but shouldn’t interior designing be more than just that? Shouldn’t you get the opportunity to tell someone “Oh yes, my interiors have a modern/ rustic/contemporary/ etc. vibe”?

Well, by the end of this article, you’ll know exactly what these 5 popular design themes mean and more importantly whether it suits your unique personality or not, just so we can make designing your living space that much easier for you.

Modern Design Styles

If you’re looking for a designing style that focuses on the tidiness and simplicity of its elements, while also having an inviting feel to it, this is the one for you. The most prominent features in this design type are the use of glass and steel, with a mix of sliding doors. And, this design keeps its colors to a minimum, mostly black and white and some prime colors. In other words, its sweet and simple!

Rustic

When someone mentions rustic, especially in interior designing, the first thing that pops into our minds is a fireplace. Why? Probably due to the prominent use of weathered furniture, raw wood, gravestone, and leather in their designs. Most of the elements in this design are used to convey a very homestead allure which is also clean and minimalistic. The best inspiration for rustic designs is probably drawn from the royals, especially with their antiques.

Bohemian

Bright Colors, bold patterns, interesting shapes, all of it contracted into a big ball of cultural celebration, is probably the best way to describe this fun designing style. There are absolutely no restrictions when it comes to designing your living space in bohemian styles as its creativity is extracted directly from various cultures such as hand-woven Moroccan fabrics or Japanese block prints or even Malian slush clothes gamble pillows. All these bold patterns paired with rich wood and lush greenery is sure to make your bohemian dream come true.

Industrial

The industrial designing style is ideal for those who have a passion of incorporating modern elements with an organic feel and ancient charm. What sets this design style apart from the rest is its creativity in paring industrial elements picked from industries, factories, or warehouses into a homely environment. Noticing pieces such a brick wall, pipes, recyclable materials are quite common here. Talk about bringing your office home, am I right?

Minimalistic

Minimalistic designing style is all about the beauty in simplicity. Every element used here is of utmost necessity and very functional, but not too extravagant. Introducing a neutral color palette and simple furniture would do the trick when giving your living space that minimalistic touch. When they said less is more, they were definitely talking about this.

The list for design styles goes on and on. No matter how you would like to design your living space, it is always best to conduct a thorough research to know exactly what you like. But don’t let this ever restrict your creativity. Dream big, and who knows, maybe you could invent a whole new style yourself!

Our spaces are elevated and brightened up with the kind of furniture we place in them. Our choices of furniture can perhaps tell our visitors a little bit about our style when it comes to decorating. As much as that is a fun and creative process to select unique pieces that become a part of our space, it’s also equally important that we care for them in the right way, so they last longer and don’t fade.

So here we are sharing a few tips on how you can care for your furniture pieces in the best way.

Don’t be Lazy:

It’s always important to have a consistent cleaning schedule to make sure that our sofa’s don’t have dust buildup or endless crumbs hidden in the corners or our tables to keep collecting stains that we are too lazy to clean on time. Dusting, Vacuuming, and using a clean cloth and mild soap /water to clean twice a week will not only have our furniture looking fresh but will also be much easier to maintain.

The right products matter

Using gentle products and the right ones depending on the material/fabric of your piece of furniture matters a lot. There are a variety of products in the market that are designed for specific types of furniture. Using harsh cleaners will not only cause ruin but will result in faster fading and damage. So always make sure to do your research and find a gentle cleanser as well as the right product for your requirement.

Sun Protection

Constant exposure to the sun can dry out and ruin your furniture faster! Make sure that you rotate your furniture every now and then if it is kept under direct sunlight (through a window). You can also use fabric covers to give your furniture protection as well as use window treatments that reduces the amount of sunlight that would enter the room and act as a protective barrier.

Pay Attention

Sometimes we see some paint being chipped off or a stain being built up over time or even a small area of our furniture that is starting to lose its shine. Instead of ignoring it, make sure to treat it immediately because a fresh coat of paint, a little bit of touch up to your furniture will definitely give it a bright new look again.

Care instructions

Most furniture pieces come with care instructions written to give you a clear idea of how to best care for your furniture and ensure it lasts long in top - notch condition. Always read these care labels as they give a very clear insight into the daily/overall cleaning guide for your furniture. Trust us, it will make your life much easier.

We hope these tips come in handy for when cleaning day comes up for you again! If you learned something new from this blog, send us a DM on our Instagram @spacium.ae and share your feedback! Happy Cleaning

If you’re dying to know some interesting, little-known facts about furniture, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got some fun interesting facts about the everyday household items that support your weight day in and day out, ones that are sure to pique your interest and shine a new light on the furniture you’ve used all your life.

Keep reading now for our top 5 fun facts about furniture!

Sofa Lifespan

Sofas are one of the furniture staples of every household, along with plenty of offices, waiting rooms, and theaters too. It may have crossed your mind how long the typical couch lasts, especially when they seem to get so much use every day.

Well, the average lifespan of a sofa might just surprise you! An average sofa has a lifespan of around 2,958 days before it becomes completely unusable. That’s roughly 8 years! Now that might sound like a long time, but that means the average person would go through nearly 10 sofas per lifetime. That’s a lot of sofas, right?

The Most Expensive Chair Ever Sold

Alright, if that last fun furniture fact didn’t surprise you, this one is sure to! Let’s see how much the most expensive chair ever sold went for…. Ready?

The most expensive chair ever sold went for a whopping $28 million! The chair itself was an antique belonging to world-famous French designer Yves Saint Laurent. As the first living person to be recognized and honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the chair had to fetch a high price, right?

The Dragon Chair

Oldest Bookcase in the World

Now this one is sure to get your fun fact juices going! Imagine the oldest bookcase in the world, collecting dust throughout the ages, holding books that have long since been reduced to dust. Sounds pretty crazy to us!

The oldest bookcase in the world is over four centuries old and still stands in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. This bookcase displays the oldest extant example of a shelved gallery around today. We think that would be pretty cool to go see!

How Much of Our Lives Do We Spend in Bed?

Now, depending on how you look at this fun fact, it might seem depressing or just plain hysterical. You’d probably guess we spend a large portion of our lifetimes in our beds, right? But how much do we spend there, exactly?

To answer the question, the average person spends about 33% of their lives in bed. That’s a staggering third of our lifetime just spent lounging or sleeping!

Invention of the Office Chair

It may just surprise you to know how long ago the modern-day office chair was invented, and by whom.

Office chairs were invented by none other than Charles Darwin in the 1800s. Since he spent so much time at his desk doing research and whatnot, he wanted to be able to move around his office without having to stand up every time. What a smart guy!

And that’s it for our fun furniture facts. Check back for more interesting articles next time!

Moving into a new space or deciding to freshen up the one you live in? It’s all fun until the pressure starts to take over and what can be an exciting thing can suddenly feel like being on a rollercoaster of stress. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are all the ways you can make sure that furniture shopping is an overall enjoyable experience for you and your loved ones.

1. Mindset Matters: Before you jump into the process of searching, comparing, selecting, and purchasing, ask yourself these few questions. What is the vision I have for my space? What colors can I visualize this place being filled with? How do I want this space to make me feel when my guests and I enter it? Once you have all these answers, you’ll be clear on making better selections.

2. A Creative Moodboard: The internet is a wonderful place when it comes to seeking a bit of inspiration. With your dream colors in mind, do some research to find pictures and mood boards for your place. Pinterest would be perfect to give you endless options to choose from that will not only give you great ideas on the kind of pieces you want to buy, but also on the best way to fit them in your space.

3. Budget saves the day: Making a budget plan for furniture shopping will definitely help you ease a lot of stress as you will be able to allocate a certain budget to a certain furniture piece. This way you can also be able to keep a track of how flexible you can be when it comes to spending.

4. Don’t set deadlines: Shopping for furniture can turn into a dreadful chore the second you put a deadline to it. Oh, I love these two tables and I can’t seem to choose but I must get it straight away!! (Wrong!) When you’re buying furniture, give yourself enough time to look at a variety of different options, compare pricing, colors and materials! Take pictures and get a friend’s opinion, take your time to think about it and come back the next day when you’ve had enough time to think. Sometimes adding a deadline can add unnecessary pressure which will make you end up buying something you might not even like.

5. Avail the opportunity: Many furniture stores offer free interior design consultation services and even assist with product consultation. Make sure to ask around as it’s helpful to get an expert’s advice on what would be the best thing for your space. A quick discussion would also be able to give you some inspiring direction!

We hope these tips help you on your shopping trip next time! If you enjoyed this blog, please write to us at [email protected] and let us know your feedback!

The beautiful thing about nature is that it is effortlessly beautiful and calming to the mind. That’s one of the reasons having plants at home is always an excellent idea!

While there are hundreds of varieties to choose from, there are a few things you need to consider when adding a bit of mother nature to your space. Got a busy lifestyle and need plants that are low maintenance? Need pet friendly plants? Plants that can easily blend into your space? We got you! Here’s are the Spacium plant selections!

1. Aloe Vera Plant:

It’s beautiful. Literally :P Not only does it make the perfect decoration for your living room, but it can also be a part of your hair and skin care routine. Such a win win situation don’t you think?

2. Lucky Bamboo:

This plant doesn’t ask for too much care, but it definitely adds a vibrant touch to your space. Grows in indirect sunlight and just needs to be kept in a water vase. Easy peasy!

3. Pothos:

Go where the river takes you. That’s how the Pothos plant rolls! Oh, we mean’t grows

Pothos enjoy diverse environments and bright indirect sunlight. They can be grown in vases of water so that’s makes it easier to place near your desk to add some happy vibes to your work from home routine. They make as a wonderful decoration as it grows in the form of beautiful vines spreading out across your space.

Please do note that if you have pets at home, Pothos is considered to be toxic for cats, dogs and even humans when ingested.

4. Snake Plant:

The definition of easy plant décor, the snake plant would make a wonderful addition to any home! A popular choice for many to place in their spaces, the snake plant can tolerate low as well as bright light. It should be watered when the top inch of the soil is dry but ensure not to overwater it.

The best feature of the snake plant is that it also acts as a natural air purifier by absorbing toxins through the leaves and producing pure oxygen. Let’s just take a moment to appreciate how utterly cool that is!

5. Basil:

Add some statement to your kitchen windowsill and have some to decorate on your pasta. Basil is a wonderful multitasker! These fragrant leaves love light from the sun and a warm cozy temperature. Make sure you keep it moist, and you are good to go!

We hope you got some inspo and choices! Tag us on Instagram @spacium.ae so we can see which plants you chose!

We spend our lifetime moving from places to places. We make homes, build spaces and we fill them with love, laughter, memories that echo through the walls. These spaces are a silent contribution to our growth, how we move through all the seasons of life.

What’s beautiful is how the things kept inside a space can tell you so much about a person. A particular color used on the walls, the type of frames used for your pictures or even perhaps the pattern of the carpet in your living room. They all tell a visual story and give a silent tribute to their owner’s style.

Today we bring you simple tips on how to elevate your home or your space without much of a hassle. We hope that you feel inspired from these and tag us on our socials with the hashtag #spaciumrecreations for a chance to win a voucher to spend on our site!

Green is always good!

Bringing a bit of mother nature into the comfort of your place not only brings color and freshness to the room but also works as a great stress reliever for your mental health. Whether you choose large plants and place them in a corner next to your favorite armchair, pick out mini cactus plants for your center table or perhaps hanging plants to add a certain charm, it all works great.

Add a pop of color

It’s amazing how colors can simply add such a vibrant vibe to a space. Pick a wall that you would want to use mainly for décor and paint it a vibrant shade like Navy blue or perhaps a soothing one such as mint green. Set up a shelf and add the decoration pieces you love the most or maybe it’s time to shop for new ones (Spacium.ae) (innocent eyes gif)

Adding a touch of color to your space will instantly make it brighter. Trust us it’s definitely worth it!

As good as new

Ever had a piece of furniture that you just love so much but know it had its fair share of time with you? Well, it doesn’t always have to be goodbye! Now is the perfect time for you to get creative and have a bit of fun. If you have an old table, chest of drawers or a piece of furniture you can’t bear to part with? Get a new tub of paint (choose a color that is your current favorite), get some new handles and get to DIY’ing a revamped piece of furniture that literally looks brand new!

Woodtastic DIY!

Need a cool side table for your bedroom? Use a wooden crate, place it vertically and keep your bedside essentials right next to you! Plus, it’s going to add a rustic charm to your room.

Thoughts on the wall? Literally!

A chalkboard wall is just one of those simply amazing, yet fantastic ideas all rolled into one. In the mood to leave a reminder? Jot it down. Want to add inspirational messages? No problem! Feeling artistic? Go ahead and draw something that’s on your mind. Keep it in your office, lounge, or a space you use the most! It is fun and beneficial at the same time.

One of life’s special and most meaningful moments is when you prepare to welcome your little one into the world. One of the highlights of that time is putting the nursery together in anticipation to bring your little bundle of joy home. Today we at team Spacium are sharing some ideas that will help you put your dream nursery together.

1) Soothing Tones:

Whether it’s a beautiful shade like periwinkle blue for your baby boy or a charming one like dusty rose for your baby girl, pastel/light colors work wonderfully well when setting up your nursery. You can add patterns of small clouds or polka dots for décor which keeps it minimalistic but attractive as well!

2) Less is more:

One of the things that you don’t want to do with the nursery is to have it overflowing with furniture. Try to keep essentials only such as a cot and Chester drawer for baby’s clothes/accessories as well as a comfortable nursing chair. Make sure to have everything spaced out so the layout of the room does not look crowded.

3) Décor and lights:

From a clothing rack to hanging baby’s outfits of the week and keeping shoes on the bottom rack to a shelf that can have baby’s toys and other accessories, the ideas are endless! You can also add cute watercolor artwork to the wall as frames and have wall stickers in the form of nursery rhymes or patterns for that extra décor.

When it comes to the lighting, always ensure to use warm lights when it comes to the nursery which is not too harsh for the baby.

We hope these tips will be helpful when the exciting time of decorating your baby’s nursery arrives! Write to us [email protected] with your thoughts and feedback!