Raellarina - Philippines Best Blog (Interior Design & Lifestyle): Interior Design

Hello guys! Last August 19, 2020 (Wednesday), I conducted a free webinar together with Big Barkada. I was invited to be one of their guest speakers. Of course I said yes because I like sharing and helping out. Since we are still living in a pandemic and we are unsure of what's about to happen, working from home is the new normal. If you want to know how to create a productive workspace at home, I hope this video helps!

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PROJECT TURNED OVER!

I turned over this project around first or second week of October. This studio unit is in collaboration with my designer friend, Enzo Ferrer. This is our 2nd project together.

Renovated this for about 1 month. I documented the process here.

And yes, we also do built-ins :)

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Interior design is just amazing. There's so much you can do with so many different rooms, it doesn't even have to be your home that we're talking about here, it's all of the interior design and architecture that you can find around the world. From ancient churches, to the modern homes that we all live in today. We just love the scope of potential that you can find, yet we know that so many of you will have amazing spaces within your home, that just aren't being used to the full potential that they could do. So the purpose of this fab article today, is going to be to highlight some of the incredible interior design that you could bring into your home, even it means that all you're doing is improving something that's already there. Everyone loves to be house proud, and by focusing on the interior design of your home and how you can manipulate, we really think you can have a home to be proud of. So keep on reading, and we'll show you what interiors are to die for at the minute!

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AVIDA ALABANG PROJECT: A Modern Eclectic Two-Bedroom Condo Unit

This 57.12 sqm two-bedroom condo unit located at Avida Alabang Towers is designed in a modern eclectic style while still making the unit appear much bigger.

Designing this unit was very challenging because the goal was to make it look high-end at a lower cost. Generally, the key to make this possible is through balance. Everything should be balanced (the expensive pieces and the low-budget pieces) to unify and achieve the look.

The whole interior design project was under a very, very, very tight budget so we had to maximize and make use of what was already existing in the unit especially because the client wants to push through with my proposed design under his budget. I explained thoroughly though that the design would not be executed exactly the same since we had to make a lot of adjustments. Since my client is just renting out the space and he's not the unit owner, there were already existing curtains, shower curtains, and a few kitchen cabinets in the unit and we did not replace those with new ones.

Overall, this design project pushed me to my limits and I'm glad this turned out okay.

See the before photos and the construction phase here.

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Palm Springs is a southern Californian city with modern architecture and lots of beautiful homes. It is characterized by hot springs and if you’re planning to relocate to the city, chances are that you’d like to discover some of the home décor trends best suited for its climate. If want to take services of any interior design company, you should always know the latest trends in the region and have the best possible design.

Are you looking for some of the popular home décor trends in Palm Springs? Would you like to discover the Palm Springs décor trends you need to revive your home from the chill of past winter? If yes, below are the 5 Palm Springs home décor trends you should ask your interior designers Palm Springs to implement in your house for you:

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SUNTRUST SHANATA PROJECT: A Minimal Contemporary Two-Bedroom Condo Unit

This 36 sqm. Two-Bedroom Condo Unit located at Suntrust Shanata is designed in a Minimal Contemporary style, making the whole unit spacious, fresh, and airy.

Cove ceilings and wall mirrors were installed to create an illusion of a high-ceiling and a wider wall space. All throughout the unit, customized pieces can be found such as the sofa and console table from made by arc, and the closet wardrobes. The 3-piece artwork, entitled Phenomena, was created especially for this condo unit as I tend to make special art pieces to my clients as gifts.

I've shared the construction phase a few days ago. And before I finally showcase photos of this condo project, let me first show you the rendered perspectives vs. the actual design project and a few snaps of the before and after because I want to satisfy myself (hahaha).

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Last March, when I came back from my blogging hiatus, I stated that I turned over an interior design project of which I closed by the end of 2017. Turned over this condo project last March 2018 and I've been uploading photos of the project on my Facebook and on my online portfolio so if you're connected with me or you've been peeking through my folio, then you'd probably already have an idea of how it looks.

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THESE 6 INTERIOR DECOR TRENDS WILL BE HUGE IN 2018

Any interior design aficionado sees their home as a blank canvas waiting to be decorated. All those inspiring looks, authentic styles and enchanting details inspire creativity and experimentation, offering a world of creative possibilities. And the year 2018 has brought stunning décor trends that will embellish homes and transform them into true works of art.

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City living gets a personal touch at Shangri-La Plaza’s Urban Filipino Home exhibit

Personalization is a non-negotiable these days, especially when it comes to our living spaces. Now more than ever, they’re made to reflect what the people who live in them love and are better suited to their lifestyle.

Filipino homes in the metro are no exception, having come a long way from their traditional design and function to adapt to the hustle and bustle of city living.

This year, Shangri-La Plaza’s Urban Filipino Home exhibit showcased the vibrant character and creativity of personalities from different fields as they style living spaces inspired by their passions and pursuits.

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Our designated sleeping areas are often over saturated with accentuated modern or minimalistic interior approach. For an upbeat and inspiring room, visual break is essential. Changing the style of your bedroom, especially if you decide to go vintage, might be the thing that will bring your bedroom to life. Rumors are that a vintage transformation is a pretty pricey one, but the truth is that vintage does not necessarily mean expensive. It's charming and quite affordable and, even better, the results always exceed the expectations.

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If you’re sick and tired of having clutter ruin the tranquility of your bedroom, making it much more difficult to relax, which let’s face it, is what the bedroom should be all about, it might be time to tackle those mounds of clothing, declutter those overspilling drawers and turn your bedroom into a minimalist’s heaven.

Transforming your bedroom into a clutter-filled sanctuary may fill you with dread, but it’s actually a lot easier than you think, especially if you treat by using furniture that doubles up as storage to hide your clutter instead of getting rid of it all. The minimalists wouldn’t approve, but it’s the look you’re after, not the approval of card carrying minimalists.

Here’s a guide to the best furniture, and other tools, a not-quite minimalist can have:

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The tiny house movement is a social initiative which goal is to leave big and pricey houses and move into a much smaller home. Small houses have something between 200 and 400 square feet of space and the way of organizing them can be challenging. Of course, with some detailed planning, everything can be done in no time. In case you like the idea of tiny living, get yourself informed about all ups and downs before making any major decisions. The text below contains everything you should know if you’re contemplating on moving into a tiny house.