Have you been thinking you’d like to add some greenery to your home but wondering if you even have the space? We understand. In small living spaces, adding plants can seem intimidating or like a poor use of space. And with apartments seemingly shrinking, space is more limited and even more valuable. But when you include plants in your interior design, you’re not only brightening your living area, you’re also helping yourself to cleaner air and even potential psychological benefits. You’ll be much happier with the plants, even if it
Here’s a common DIY project around the house that often vexes our readers. Exactly how do people get those cool looking gallery walls installed? So everything looks measured out and right to the eye? This is one project that requires a little bit of finesse. Yet it is easy to see why it remains popular. Not only does a gallery wall look great, it can be a fun way to challenge yourself to rethink your space – and your collection of decor. The final product is more than worth the
We’ve all been there. City life can often mean small living spaces. New York especially. Or perhaps you are just starting out – fresh into the job market, or onto a new career. And right now you don’t have quite enough to upgrade to bigger place. Well, just because your apartment is small doesn’t mean that your creativity has to be! With a proper budget and strategic planning, it is possible to design your small space to be the home of your dreams. There are plenty of easy solutions to
Do you have a marble table? Whether an inherited heirloom or a new purchase and investment, you need to make sure you take the proper measures to protect it. The centerpiece of my dining room is my large, expensive, very heavy Saarinen marble table. This completely vintage piece still looks gorgeous, and it should. It is well looked after. Despite being over half a century old, it looks amazing, with nary a flaw. How do I do it? I obsess over the surface of the marble, obviously. But you don’t
Do you feel like your interior is not quite glamorous enough? Do you want a sophisticated and curated interior? And yet you can’t quite bring yourself to spring for “professional help”? Well, good news. You don’t have to be an interior designer to get the luxurious and polished look you’ve been craving for your home. That’s because we here at Memoky have already learned all the tricks and we are more than happy to share in the spoils (or spill the beans). So we’ve gathered together a quick and dirty
