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Interior upgrades that begin with walls, floors, and finishes

Interior upgrades that begin with walls, floors, and finishes

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Interior upgrades often succeed based on decisions that feel subtle rather than dramatic. Walls, floors, and finishes form the physical framework that supports how a home looks, feels, and functions...
Bedroom shelving ideas: stylish storage that elevates your space

Bedroom shelving ideas: stylish storage that elevates your space

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A bedroom is rarely just for sleeping - it’s where we get dressed, read, sometimes even work. That’s why smart storage is essential - and this is where shelves shine....
Custom floating shelves: how much does it cost?

Custom floating shelves: how much does it cost?

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Custom floating shelves are one of the simplest ways to get a perfectly fitted, premium-looking solution for tricky corners, alcoves, or design-led spaces.
Ikebana: the Japanese flower arranging for modern interiors

Ikebana: the Japanese flower arranging for modern interiors

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Ikebana is not "just another bouquet of flowers." The essence of Japanese flower arranging is to create harmony from a few elements, deliberately left empty spaces, and subtle asymmetry.
Open shelving kitchen - pros and cons

Open shelving kitchen - pros and cons

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Open shelving solutions are at the forefront of the latest kitchen trends, and for good reason: they are functional, aesthetic, and can be customized to suit any home.
How to style a coffee table

How to style a coffee table

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This step-by-step guide will show you how to create the perfect design and introduce you to the basics of the 'triangle method'.

Bathroom Shelf Ideas: a visual guide with lots of images

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Looking for bathroom shelf ideas with lots of images and just the essentials? Here are our favorite picks—from ladder shelves to floating, corner and built-in solutions.

Best wood for shelves - which hardwood for floating shelves?

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The choice of wood used for shelves determines their durability, appearance, and functionality. The surface of shelves is often subject to mechanical stress (loading and unloading books and decorations), so...

Built-in shelves solutions for every part of your home

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These sophisticated interior decorations are practical and space-saving, allowing you to showcase your personal style. Built-in systems offer almost endless variations, so these shelves can be classic, modern minimalist, or...

How to build wall shelves: choosing between classic and floating solutions

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In this article, we not only compare classic and floating shelves, but also give you insights on how to build wall shelves step by step. We will help you make the...

DIY: How to Make a Floating Shelf – 3 Methods

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A floating shelf appears to 'float' in front of the wall thanks to a hidden bracket or support element. This design is both aesthetic and practical. But how do you...

Ideas for floating shelves: practical and stylish

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Floating shelves are the perfect combination of minimalism and functionality – a great idea if you are looking for furniture that meets both your storage and decorative needs.

How to make your home feel bigger?

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You don’t need to move to a bigger house to make your space feel more open. A few smart design choices can do the job!

5 interior design tips for autumn and winter

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In this article, we summarize those 5 most important interior design challenges that we need to deal with in the autumn and winter months.

Colorful living room ideas from Europe

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If you are bored with neutral interiors, take a look at these colorful living rooms: they are vibrant, and full of life.

Kitkat tiles: vertical elegance for your kitchen and bathroom

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Kitkat tiles, or finger tiles have become a favorite among designers and homeowners, offering a myriad of possibilities to elevate any space.

What is burl wood - explanation and examples

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In this article, we provide some insights of burl wood and show some exciting examples how it can be used in design and furniture making.

5 bedroom paint colors to avoid

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Everybody wants to have a good night’s sleep - but did you know that a bad bedroom paint color can hold you back from it?

Fluted furniture, why do we all love you?

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It seems we all love fluted furniture, but how has it got its viral popularity? Learn about its unique aesthetic and origin.

Simple bathroom design: 6 ideas for a clean, minimalist look

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Are you planning to start a bathroom reno project? Looking for simple bathroom ideas, to achieve a minimalist yet cozy look? These tips are for you.

Japandi bedroom: 5 rules to achieve the look

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How can you achieve the typical look and have a truly japandi bedroom? Here are 5 interior design tips that you can immediately put into practice.

Neotenic interior design: for your inner child

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It’s called neotenic design - a rather new style that will definitely evoke your inner child!

Japandi living room: case study

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When working on this japandi living room, we wanted to achieve a space that is functional, yet not overcrowded, feels spacious and calming.

Painting a nightstand: crime or fun?

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The world gets divided into two when it comes to the question: when you want to renovate your nightstand, should you paint it or not?

What size lamp for nightstand?

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When looking for a bedside lamp, you can easily fall in love with its design, but what size lamp will be the best for your nightstand?

How to install a floating vanity

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We'll guide you through the installation process: how to install a floating vanity, what tools you need and what's the right order of steps.

How to pair nightstands with bed

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The good news is that you have many options to pair your nightstand with your bed. Let’s see the best ways of matching one-by-one!

How to make a nightstand taller: 5+1 ways

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What if you have a nightstand that is not high enough - but you love it and would not want to replace it with something else? How to make a...

Japandi nightstand: 3+1 must-have features

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There are some essential features that contribute to the japandi look - we highlight 3 of those to give an overview of japandi nightstands.

Why are nightstands so expensive

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Why are nightstands so expensive? - we can read the question on interior design forums. Here are the main factors that take effect on prices.

Minimalist bedroom ideas that will make you obsessed

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Attention: this article includes minimalist bedroom ideas that you will crave for after seeing them. Browse them at your own risk!

Nightstand decor ideas according to pros

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Run out of nightstand decor ideas? Listen to the pros - in this article, we teach you a rule that most interior designers use.

10 dressing table ideas for a contemporary bedroom

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The main guidelines for selecting the right dressing table and 10 dressing table ideas that may inspire you when working on your interior.

Where to buy japandi furniture

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Tips for where to buy japandi furniture, from IKEA to Etsy, with products and links to help your interior design.

Nightstand styles: from japandi to mid-century

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Don't get lost in the maze of nightstand styles - we are here to help! The 8 most popular styles explained, in this article.

Japandi: the style everyone's talking about

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We get a deep dive into japandi style: listing the elements of this style and also showing some great examples of japandi interiors.
How to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand

How to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand

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Forget symmetry - through four interior arrangement ideas, we show you how to balance a bedroom with only one nightstand.

Paint shades of brown: ideas from beige to taupe

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Pairing different shades of brown, it's easy to create a natural, and earthy look that has a calming effect both for the eye and soul.

Pictures above nightstand: 5+1 ways to decorate your wall

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In this article, we have brought five (plus one) guidelines to help you create a stunning bedroom setting with pictures above nightstand.

Minimalism for beginners (from lifestyle to arts)

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Minimalism is a lifestyle, design style, and even more. If you're interested in minimalism but don't know where to start, this is for you.

Interior design styles: the basics

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All the trending interior design styles are (at least partially) based on the classic styles - so let's see what made them timeless!

Mid-century nightstand: 5 key features that define the style

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In this article, we focus on mid-century nightstands: how do they look and what makes them mid-century?

Live edge furniture ideas

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Live edge furniture does not seem to lose its popularity amongst woodworkers, interior designers and homeowners. It’s not surprising, let us show you why.

Interior design trends 2022: the ultimate list

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Let's see the interior design trends that are increasing with the highest speed today and will most likely become the key patterns of 2022.

Mismatched nightstands: does it make sense?

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We’ll prove the reason for the existence of mismatched nightstands, and we won’t leave you without some amazing examples.

5 nightstand alternatives to shake up your bedroom

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Tips for mixing things up and creating a functional and chic look for your bedroom with 5 ideas for nightstand alternatives.

The organic modern interior style

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Right now and in front of our eyes, organic modern is becoming one of the most popular interior design styles of the decade. Let’s see why.

What do you put in a nightstand?

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Do you need a nightstand? - somebody asked on an interior design forum. Let's see what you can put in a nightstand to answer this question.

Types of nightstands: from functional to aesthetical

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Choosing the right type of nightstand is essential both for the eye and for the soul: it has to be practical and stylish - here's our guide!

What is floating furniture? 2 meanings

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If you like interior design, you have probably come across the term floating furniture. But did you know that it actually has two meanings?

How to clean furniture

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There are times when we clean more than usual – like today, during the time of coronavirus. The whole world is fighting against its spread, and one small step you...

Custom-made bedside tables going to Minnesota

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Read the story of making a custom floating bedside table, made of walnut, for a special request.

Floating furniture for a hair salon

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We can never get bored of seeing how our floating furniture look at their final place, in our customers' bedrooms – but seeing our furniture in a 3-story hairdresser in...

What's french cleat, why it's used for floating nightstands

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If you love wall-mounted furniture, like floating nightstands, you have probably heard about their popular mounting method: french cleat.

5+1 tips and tricks to save space in your bedroom

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All of us desire having a good rest after a long day, in a nice and cosy space – our bedrooms. How can we save space if our bedroom is...

Wall-mounted desk as workspace and nightstand

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What makes a bedroom cosy? We may think first about soft blankets, rugs, pastel colors, our favorite decorations...

Floating drawer for a living room – with a color match

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This custom order was a perfect example for how these floating shelves work ideally not just in bedrooms but in living rooms or entryways and other rooms, too.

How to select nightstand color

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After discussing different wood and size options of our floating nightstands, now we are focusing on the paint colors and finish variations.

How to select nightstand size | ordering from mybettershelf

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After discussing the various wood options in our last post, we are now focusing on the sizes of our floating nightstands.

Mybettershelf nightstand wood guide: colors, grain & how to order

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Wood is like us, people, with many different characters. Read our guide to learn more about wood types before ordering from mybetterhself!

Floating nightstand drawer fronts of 2018

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4 nightstands with 4 special drawer fronts. These are our favorites, which one is yours?

Bedroom furniture for small spaces

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A floating nightstand is often the best choice for small bedside areas, as it does not take up too much space and you can easily clean the floor under it....

We were featured on Bonabode!

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It is our pleasure to announce that one of our models - the solid oak floating nightstand - was featured on www.bonabode.com, the site of a Maine-based interio

Introducing the new www.mybettershelf.com

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In the last few months, we have been working hard to create our new virtual home - so you can easily organize your real home by browsing through our models...

Minimalist nightstand to a modern home

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A nice couple from Bruxelles contacted us to have a minimalist, yet affordable shelf for a nightstand. They have oak floor, various oak furniture in their home

Minimalist bedside tables with beautiful walnut grain

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C. and her husband from Naples, FL was interested in having a space-saving design so they decided ordering custom-made floating bedside tables.

Custom design walnut bedside tables

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We had a long, long discussion with M. and it was really worth it. He contacted us with a custom request, to have a cutout on the back of the...

Floating nightstands – the pros and cons

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Do you plan having floating furniture? We collected all the PROs and CONs that we suggest considering before making the decision.

Matching nightstands with bed frame

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K. contacted us with a custom request: to have a pair of floating nightstands with walnut drawer fronts, with an extra request - the drawer fronts should be the

Huge cherry dressing table

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M.'s order is a great example to prove that french cleat mounting can work even with large and heavy pieces. This furniture is a huge dressing table made of solid...

Pair of nightstands + dressing table

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The request from M & A was to design a matching set of nightstands and dressing table. All the three shelves have the same height to provide unified look. They...

Custom-size floating drawer for storing makeup

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L. contacted us in the beginning of this year with a custom-size request. She has a corner where she wanted to create a nice spot for storing makeup