How to decorate with color and pattern? How to decorate with color and pattern in a small space? This apartment in Ukraine, designed by LIS design studio, shows. it perfectly. If done it right, decorating with colour and pattern can be the perfect solution for solving a small space design. By sticking to a very […]

One of the (many, indeed) aspects I love about living in Senegal is the climate. Despite the very tough and humid months of the rainy season, from November to June the weather is just perfect here: moderately hot during the day and cool at night, which results to be very conducive for Dakar’s vibrant outdoor […]

In an age where maximalism is on the rise, all the more patterns are re-surfacing in the interior decorating world. And I love that because these decorative repeating motifs are playful, joyful, but most of all they help one establish a unique character. There was a time when people matched their pattern print upholstery fabric to their […]

How to decorate your home like an Italian villa: be inspired from this home tour Here in Italy the summer has definitely started, so let’s share today some inspiration from some beautiful summer vacations home. Today we virtually travel to the South of Italy, to the Puglia region, to visit an inspiring home for rent […]

How do I make my house a smart house? Know more by reading this article. As you may have seen if you follow italianbark on Instagram, in the last two weeks I had the chance to see in person some really interesting innovations in the home design. Especially, how the homes are changing thanks to […]

Ever been to Tallinn, Estonia? Tallinn is one of the most fascinating capital cities, as well as one with the most compact and well preserved historical centres. And, not for nothing, it is called the “medieval pearl of Europe”. Tallin’s charm comes from its unique blending of different cultures, due to its particular position in […]

The living room is the calling card of our homes. The space where you probably spend more of your time when at home (unless you work from an home office, as I do, so yes you will probably spend more time there..!), but it is also the room that is open to guests, where to […]

We were already talking last year in this post that one of the key trends for outdoor design and garden furniture is about decorating the outdoor with the same attention of interior spaces. That’s why I am not surprised to see that the latest collections for garden furniture reflect many similarities with the main trends of […]

Yellow tends to be a very polarizing colour. While some people experience a mild panic attack by the very thought of introducing yellow into their homes, some swear by its optimism and energizing nature, and wouldn’t trade it for the world. No matter what group you feel more related to, you must have noticed the […]

For sure, you have already noticed how trendy the metallic finishes have become lately in interiors. Shiny furniture finishes, wallpapers, fabrics, inspired by the Twenties vibes of the Great Gatsby style, enrich the interiors with new vibrant effects. No exception for the kitchen design, where metallic finishes are absolutely on trend now. However, we all […]

Ready to discover the most innovative biomaterials in design and the latest circular design projects from the Milan Design Week 2019? We are surrounded by all types of materials: the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the package we wrap our goods in, the homes we live in, our workplaces. “Materials make up the entire […]

We’ve already have been through some interesting news for the bathroom design from Salone del Mobile in Milan here, let’s see today some new trends that are coming out for the bedroom. The bedroom is the most intimate room of the house. As a consequence, the bedroom is also the room which is more based […]

Come what may-the colour of the month is lemon yellow. Spring is in the air and summer seems not so much of a far-away dream! If last month’s colour ‘Baby blue’could be described as a breath of fresh air, this month’s colour brings a swath of sunshine and it is here to stay!   – COLOR TREND […]

Forget about boring white bathrooms. Colour is now a key feature in the design of the bathroom too. In fact, as seen at the last Milan Design Week, the most current bathroom design trends show us colourful and bold bathroom fixtures, accessories, furniture. Actually, the latest color trends range from bold shades, in primary and secondary […]

Home. Your very own space that you can seek refuge, unwind, entertain and grow in. It is the one place where you get to call the shots. But what if it feels lifeless or stagnant and it just doesn’t feel right anymore as it once used to? This is a situation that many people find […]