Issue #08

March 25, 2023

Happy Saturday, and welcome to issue #08 of the Inside Look.

First up this week, we're getting cozy with Thuma's popular bed frame, sharing a round-up of swoon-worthy blue bathroom ideas from top interior designers, and our experts weigh in on the best sofa placement strategies, ensuring you never lose another battle to awkward living room layouts. 🛋️

Next, we're tackling the often-overlooked spare room. We've gathered top tips to maximize its potential and transform it into the most enviable space in your home. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to endless possibilities!

And finally, we'll take you on an exclusive tour of an ocean-inspired living room that’s perfect for both cozy movie nights and sophisticated soirées.

Let’s dive in.

— Ash, Editor of the Inside Look.

The Roundup: Latest reads and product launches

Where to place your sofa: Advice from pro designers

Design by MC Design

In this article, we'll provide you with all the top tips from expert interior designers on where to place your sofa and what to consider when seeking the perfect sofa spot.

I tried the Thuma Bed and now I’ll never sleep on anything else

The Bed by Thuma

“I already knew the Thuma bed would be great, but I had no idea just how great until we set it up—let me tell you, this beauty is stunning and one of the best-made pieces of furniture in our house,” writes Kelly Weimert.

19 Blue bathroom design ideas from interior design experts

Design by Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs

From dark blue bathroom cabinets to blue tile and wallpaper, these gorgeous blue bathrooms can provide plenty of inspiration for your next bathroom update.

Neighbor’s Terra Collection

Terra Sofa

Terra is Neighbor’s first aluminum outdoor furniture collection, designed to bring your backyard to life. Shop here.

Floyd’s new linen bedding

Floyd’s Linen Duvet Cover

Crafted from natural fibers, Floyd’s bedding is an ideal choice for warm summer months. Check it out here.

Insider Insight: Make the most of your spare room

From game rooms to guest rooms, these spare room ideas will help you transform your bonus room into something you’ll love.

Home library

This family wanted to shocase its incredible children's book collection, so transformed a spare room beside the kitchen into a home library.

“Our clients had an amazing children’s book collection from around the world and wanted a library. Where many clients would have used this room for a formal dining room, our client opted for a large breakfast table to leave room for a playful, modern library on the main floor. It has wall-to-wall shelving for their collection, a games table, a cozy rug, and a lounge chair for solitary reading,” explained J.R. Coffin, an interior designer, and partner at Studio Den Den, based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Games room

This scrabble room was created to bring people together and stimulate the mind.

A game room will look different from household to household, but who can deny a space dedicated to fun? Consider the most popular games and activities in your home and find ways to incorporate them into your design. For example, Lisa Kahn designed this scrabble room to connect with loved ones and stimulate the mind. With some creativity, you can fit a game room into any extra space, whether a full basement or a small attic.

Home Spotlight: An ocean-inspired living space for family fun and entertaining

The floating sofa, flanked by a sideboard, faces the room's feature wall with a TV and fireplace.

With a color palette inspired by the calming hues of the ocean, Megan Pisano's vision for this space was to create a comfortable and stylish atmosphere.

That's all for this week. Enjoy your weekend and please let us know what you think to today’s email — we’d love your thoughts, so we can make each issue great.

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