Blog

We all receive our interior design inspirations from somewhere. For some folks, inspiration comes from interior design photos posted on social media or from the homes of their family or friends. Others take interior design inspiration from other eras. However, there are also individuals who are inspired by the designs of other countries or cultures. For French interior design in particular, many are intrigued as it tends to have a luxurious yet calm ambience to it. For many American …

It’s no surprise that in a world where technology has essentially taken over, we turn to social media for advice, support, and ideas. Social media makes accessing the latter easy and fun in many cases. In fact, our Cocoweb team recommends using the power of social media – particularly Instagram – to find inspiration from others when it comes to home décor. While interior design images on Instagram often depict perfect, spotless homes featuring luxurious, elaborate furniture and décor, …

There are many benefits of having plants embedded into our interior design. Apart from helping to fill out empty space and add texture to a design, many houseplants are known to purify the air and promote relaxation. In many cases, houseplants can also add color to an interior design, especially if it is in a colorful pot or has multi-colored leaves. But the truth is, a good chunk of us claim to have “black thumbs.” We tend think of our so-called inability to grow plants as a heredit …

There’s a reason we consider wicker items to be timeless: wicker has been used for furniture and baskets since B.C. times. In fact, the use of wicker is and has been quite universal from culture to culture. Although some might consider wicker on a broad scale to be an old-fashioned technique, it nevertheless has a versatile purpose both aesthetically and functionally Focusing on wicker baskets, there are endless ways to make use of them in just about any interior design. You may alread …

For a majority of us, the goal in interior design is to make our space look attractive. Many interior design magazines and social media post online make it clear that an attractive space is a top priority. However, what some of us forget to do when decorating the inside of our house is ensuring it will be something we can truly call home. But what really is the difference between a house and a home? Well, a house is a structure, a building that we reside in. On the other hand, a home is a …