Kiki Phukan Design

Mood boards are often used by interior designers and decorators to create the look and feel of a space to communicate their ideas effectively their team or clients. It is a great way to get a visual picture of a project before it starts. Any and all types of ideas, thoughts or grands schemes can be displayed through a mood board and I have created many over the years to show my clients what I have in mind for a project. Here are some of my more popular boards as chosen by my peers on Olioboard.  Home Office Patio Bedroom Foyer Living Room A mood board can show in a precise way how different elements such as furniture and furnishings can work together to create the perfect impact. It is a great tool and I use it often on my various decorating projects. 

Aesthetically speaking, a fireplace is a focal point and as such, must be adorned and showcased to be the center of attention. The first step to showcasing a fireplace is to create a showstopping mantle and surround. Here are a few fireplaces (above and below) that I love for their uncluttered and well-defined look.  When it come to the decorating part, I like to keep things uncluttered and dramatic (not shocking just striking!). Start with a great piece of art or a group of prints, or my favorite, a gorgeous mirror. Depending on the space available on the mantle, some of my favorite types of decor accessories are listed below.  Fresh or Artificial Greenery Candles & Candle Holders Vases

I find that a lot of people are looking for ideas about how to arrange furniture around a fireplace.  A warm fireplace the most inviting feature in a home during freezing winter months. In a Home Staging project a  fireplace is a focal point and a coveted feature in any room. Seating and furniture arrangement around a fireplace must not only provide function but should also showcase these selling features.  In general, the main considerations when arranging furniture are function and aesthetic. Function indicates how the space is going to be used to its fullest potential. The function of a fireplace is to provide warmth and comfort to everyone who sits around it thereby creating a relaxing area to spend time with family and friends. To achieve this function we aim to create a conversation-friendly seating arrangement. This type of arrangement usually works best in a larger room with the fireplace in the middle of a wall or in a corner.  I have chosen a few p...

We cannot deny the importance of symmetry in nature; our faces are symmetrical and so are snowflakes. Our brains are hardwired to perceive symmetry as attractive. For this reason, in interior decorating symmetry plays a very important role. Certain rooms are better suited for a symmetrical arrangement than others. A wall with a fireplace or window in the center can be used to create a symmetrical arrangement. Most bedrooms work well with a symmetrical arrangement. The images below demonstrate how furniture laid out symmetrically can create cohesion and universal appeal.