{e-design} go bold or neutral? ** jarke ili neutralne boje?

Milica, reader of PassionDecor wrote me to help her decorating living, dining and kitchen - all in one space. She was ready to insert some colour, and couldn't decide whether to bring colour with details or go bold with painting walls. Her original space was totally neutral and she wasn't happy with it. Her favourite colours are purple and green, so above you can see my design concept. After the jump you'll see mockup of the space and designboards I made.
Čitateljka PassionDecor bloga, Milica, obratila mi se za pomoć pri dekorisanju otvorenog prosotra koji čine dnevna soba, trpezarija i kuhinja. Bila je spremna da unese boje u neutralnu dnevnu zonu, ali nije mogla odlučiti da li je bolje da neutralnost razbije detaljima u boji, ili da stvarno napravi veliki iskorak i okreči zidove jarkim bojama. Dopada joj se kombinacija ljubičaste i zelene, i na slici iznad možete vidjeti dizajn koncept koji sam imala na umu. U nastavku možete pogledati virtuelno preuređenje u dvije varijante i dizajn table za kupovinu.

{love this space} organized workspace ** organizovan radni kutak

Love the bones of this space as it's versatile. It's girly and youthful in this case, but it can be decorated modern, or romantic, shabby, retro...you name it. And YOU - Random bookcase - I'll have my hands on you someday...or maybe just copy you for myself :D
Osnova ove radne sobice je odlična, jer se može urediti u stilu kojem zaželite. A polica Random iz MDF-a...biće moja kad-tad...pa makar samo napravila njenu kopiju, ah :D

photo via BHG

35 ideas to camouflage your TV ** kamuflirajte televizor

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glorily and jeremy's evolving wicker park victorian via ApartmentTherapy

 We all watch tv, but mostly women (don't mind me saying that) don't like when the TV dominates the room. I see on the web, there are homes with family or media rooms dedicated for this purpose. As most of the people live in small houses or apartments, they have to think of a solution to blend the tv seamlessly and still be able to watch it comfortably. I collected some inspiration for disguising the tv without spending much money or building new furniture.
Televizori su neminovnost, da ne kažem - neophodnost, u današnje vrijeme. Lično nisam vidjela dom bez tv, i mogu zaključiti samo da smo postali rob te čarobne spravice sa pokretnim slikama. U nekom svom tinejdžerskom dobu, kada je svašta tutnjalo na Balkanu, sa mamom i sestrama sam bojkotovala televizor nekoliko godina. Neopisivo smo se zbližile, i tada sam naučila da riječ 'dosadno' ne smije da postoji u riječniku. Sada, tv je prečesto uključen, i pošto znam da ga ne mogu izbaciti iz stana, mogu ga kamuflirati. Na internetu sam skupila nekoliko ideja za uspješno i povoljno kamufliranje televizora, a da se ne prave posebni ormarići sa vratima ili tajni prostori u zidu. Srećom, savremeni televizori se većinom montiraju na zid poput slike, a mogu čak i da izgledaju kao slika.
Šta možete uraditi da tv ne bude prvo što se uoči u sobi?

{weekend project} rope headboard ** uzglavlje od umreženog konopa

Choose a rope colour that contrasts with the wall and one that coordinates with your bedlinen. Make a custom and simple wood frame. Randomly drill holes on the frame and then thread different types of rope through holes and tie a knot at each end to secure. It's helpful to have someone hold the rope tight while you tie the knot. In the end trim rope after knots and dab some clear nail polish or glue on the ends to stop it fraying. Hope you see endless possibilities with this technique. This way you can create mail center, inspiration board or photo display for example (with a use of clothespins)
Izaberite konop u kontrastnoj boji zida i jedan koji je sličan boji posteljine na primjer. Napravite po mjeri jednostavan ram od drvenih letvica i nasumično probušite rupe, mada možete i isplanirati izgled mreže. Komade kanapa provlačite bez nekog reda i zavežite u čvorove. Tu bi dobro došla i nečija pomoć, da bi kanapi bili dobro zategnuti. Odsjeći višak kanapa kod čvora i namazati ljepilom ili lakom za nokte da se ne bi razvezao.

photo Real Living

{stylish small} is 28m2 enough for two? ** 28 kvadrata dovoljno za dvoje?

Although it's small, this apartment in Milan lacks nothing, and thanks to high ceilings it's decorated very functional and comfortable. To make the most of this small space with 3.3m high ceiling, a young couple living there, asked  the architect Ettore Larian for help. He created the platform (loft)  for sleeping area and wardrobe, and open space below contains several zones - kitchen and dining area with TV corner and Tattomi sofa, designed by Ingo Maurer and Jan Armgadta, then office area with library, which can be separated with sliding panels, and there is a place for bathroom, laundry and mini built-in wardrobe, too. Due to the lack of natural light, bathroom walls are made of opal glass strengthened by thin strips of stainless steel.
Iako male kvadrature, ovom stanu u Milanu ništa ne nedostaje, zahvaljujući visokim tavanicama, uređen je veoma funkcionalno i komforno. Kako bi maksimalno iskoristili ovaj mali prostor, mladi par koji u njemu živi, obratio se za pomoć arhitekti Ettore Larianiju, koji je visinu od 3.3m pretvorio u prednost. Napravljena je platforma na kojoj se nalazi zona za spavanje i garderober, a donji jedinstveni prostor sadrži više zona - kuhinja i trpezarija sa TV kutkom i foteljom Tattomi, dizajnera Ingo Maurera i Jan Armgadta, zatim radni kutak sa bibliotekom koji se može odvojiti kliznim panelima, a svoje mjesto su našli i kupatilo, mini vešernica i ugradni ormar. Zbog nedostatka prirodnog izvora svjetlosti, kupatilo je umjesto zidovima ograđeno opal staklom dodatno ojačanim tankim lajsnama od nerđajućeg čelika.

timeless living and dining room ** vanvremenska dnevna soba i trpezarija

 Remember when I posted this timeless grey living room with yellow accents and red wood? Do you want to see the rest of the room? it is living and dining area joint in one room looking to the kitchen. no need to tell again how much I love the mid century feel.
tell me, is that the TV above the sofa?
interior design by Sarah Richardson
Sjećate li se ove dnevne sobe sa žutim akcentima i drvetom u boji mahagonija? nadam se da želite da vidite i ostatak prostorije...dnevna soba i trpezarija čine cjelinu a odmah do njih je i kuhinja. Suvišno je ponavljati koliko mi se sviđa atmosfera prve polovine XX vijeka
da li se i vama čini da je na zidu iznad sofe TV?

{love this space} natural and simple workroom ** prirodan i jednostavan radni kutak

photo found on 79ideas

{7 smart furniture pieces} BENCH ** {7 'pametnih' komada namještaja} KLUPA

{Treći od 7 odabranih kameleonskih komada namještaja koji pristaju svakoj prostoriji i raznim namjenama i koji po potrebi mogu mjenjati svoju svrhu. Investicija u njih se višestruko isplati, zato treba imati u svom domu takve komade da spoje funkcionalnost i estetiku. Kupivši jedan ovakav dio namještaja, ne možete pogriješiti, jer ćete biti u mogućnosti da često mjenjate svoj enterijer samo njegovim premještanjem i kombinovanjem.

Čitaj dalje za više inspiracije}
Today I bring you the third out of seven versatile furniture items that promises flexible serviceability in a range of styles and price. When investing in your home, look to these multitasking pieces to bridge the gap between decorative and functional with ease. When you buy furniture pieces like this you can't go wrong, as you'll be able to constantly change your interior by rearranging and combining them in different rooms and styles
continue reading for more inspiration

{home tour} colonial vibes ** {moj stan} dodir kolonijalnog

 Although I know most of you already've seen these photos, I just had to post this home tour for its bright yellow accents and true eclectic style. or maybe more colonial?! natural mixed with modern creates a plyful space that's stylish and family friendly, too. This apartment looks more personalized than styled to me, and that's good. Any thoughts?
Iako sam sigurna da su mnogi već odavno vidjeli ove fotkice (i možda ih se zasitili), morala sam ih objaviti jer mi se suviše dopada kako je ovaj stančić uređen. Jarki žuti akcenti izgledaju fantastično u ovom omažu prirodi pomješanom sa elementima modernog. Prostor djeluje skladno a i pogodno za porodicu. POsebno mi se sviđa što ipak ovaj stan više dejluje karakterno nego stilizovano. Šta vi mislite?

{weekend project} cross stitch on the wall ** {uradi sam} unakrsni vez na zidu

Simple and fun project with big impact! Great if you need a cheap but noticable change. Pick a motif you love, draw a net out of small squares with a pencil and then paint cross stitch from the center of the motiv. Leave 24h to dry before erasing pencil marks

update: thanks to Škrabalica - now I know this technique and rose motif is courtesy of Eline Pellinkhof. She's so inspiring!

{stylish small} living in 15m2 ** život u samo 15 kvadrata

As I mentioned, May issue of Casaviva featured most amazing apartment studio tour not bigger than 15m2 (161 sq ft). My teenage room was bigger than that and I'd still sometimes find it small - and there were no kitchen and bathroom. Every milimeter is well planned here, perfect for single or for students. The owner and designer ot this lovely home is Silvia Citterio
Kao što sam rekla, nevjerovatan stančić je prikazan u majskom broju casavive. Da li možete zamisliti da svoj životni prostor svedete na samo 15m2? Moja djevojačka soba je bila malo veća od toga, i tu nisam morala da ukombinujem kuhinju i kupatilo... pa mi je opet znala biti tijesna. Ovdje je sve do milimetra uklopljeno i dobro promišljeno, i savršeno je za samce, pogotovo za studente. Tu je sve što je potrebno, a ne odlazi puno vremena na održavanje. Divota! Vlasnica i arhitekta je Silvia Citterio

highlights / CASAVIVA mag / Maj 2012

 I've decided to scan highlights of my favourite magazines. I have them so many, it's hard to remember in what issue is that particular article I loved. sometimes, I have to flip through dozens until I find what I'v been looking for. this is my way to be more organized... If some of you enjoy these posts, even better :)


{Odlučila sam da skeniram poneke stranice iz mojih omiljenih časopisa koje kupujem već godinama. Prijete da me uguše koliko ih imam, i skoro je nemoguće zapamtiti u kom baš ono broju se nalazi taj i taj članak kojeg se sjećam. Pamtim skoro kompletan sadržaj svih časopisa,ali naravno, ne znam gdje se šta nalazi. Često moram da prevrtim bar dvadesetak brojeva dok ne naletim na traženu sliku ili tekst. E, riješila sam probati da tom problemu doskočim na ovaj način...a volim da u svemu budem organizovana. Još bolje ako se bar nekim od vas dopada ovaj serijal...}

{stylish small} experimenting with design ideas ** experimentisanje sa idejama

 This 50m2 apartment belongs to talented Mette Helena where she lives with her daughter. Personally, I don't think it's challenging for two to  live in apartment that big (as we're family of four living in much smaller space), but I too know how many stuff an artist can have - too many according to my husband. So, I agree - it is a challenge to provide enough storage for all your belongings without a proper home office, as well creating everything to look good and inviting.

kitchen makeover ** uređenje kuhinje

Months ago I stumbled upon this amazing kitchen makeover. And I don't mean "brand new kitchen" - anyone can have a fabulous brand new kitchen with enough money. Here the old kitchen got the new look. For more (and you'll want to see more) visit Nothing but bonfires
Prije koji mjesec sam naišla na sjajan mejkover kuhinje, i to ne mislim na "sve je potpuno novo" tip kuhinje, nego pravo šminkanje postojećih elemenata i odličnu viziju vlasnika. Priznajem, ja bih prvo poželjela sve srušiti pa raditi ispočetka, evo pogledajte...

{home tour} with perfect sofa ** {moj stan} sa savršenom sofom

Well, I'll continue posting inspiring interiors pinned months ago. The reason why I was particularly  drawn to this home tour on Apartment Therapy is that blue sofa. I have no words to describe it's elegant and timeless line. When times come to buy a new sofa, I'll order custom made just like this one. Back to the home tour...

300th post + giveaway ** tristoti post i poklončić

Time for a change again! Maybe I'm changing the look of my blog too often, but it seems I get tired soon of one look. Constantly changing and evolving. Hopefuly! Which one do you prefer? I'm not satisfied quite yet, as I know what I want with no clue how to achieve it and no time to learn html codes. Well, this is the look for now. I wanted to change the look for 300th post, and to give you a present. Two posters are waiting for you below. They look great with or without a frame. Enjoy!!
And, I have one more announcement to make: