Inner thoughts

Inner thoughts

Japandi (japandi = japan + scandi) is a harmonious duo of Scandinavian practicality and Japanese simplicity…These two views on design have a lot in common: reasonable comfort, love of minimalism, calm colors, natural materials. Let's take a look at what one of the most fashionable styles of recent seasons consists of and how to apply it in practice.

Pantone has announced the two key colors of 2021 – the serene Ultimate Grey and the optimistic Illuminating yellow. Ultimate Grey is the color of beach pebbles and weathered mountain slopes that will stand the test of time. Gray inspires confidence by “evoking feelings of composure, endurance and resilience.” Yellow Illuminating is defined as a bright and warm shade filled with solar energy. This time we decided to make a great guide to gray in the interior.

It is difficult to imagine a living room without soft armchairs suitable for a comfortable rest. We have selected 25 of the most comfortable armchairs that are ideal for relaxation.

The chair is a perfect example to explore the history of design in all its fluidity. With this everyday interior piece, we can judge the culture, style, habits of this or that time. Chairs combine form and function, easy to use but difficult to design. Designers must choose the right material, production method and style for the future product.

Lockdown is a flash mob that emerged and became popular among Russian social media users in the spring of 2025 during the self-isolation regime. Those in their homes began to reproduce compositions of famous paintings and sculptures in an original way from scrap materials.

Maison & Objet is Europe's largest trade fair for interior design and decoration. This autumn, the traditional offline event was not held in Paris, but the organizers created a tool that can be used all year round: digital platform MOM…helps decor, design and lifestyle professionals find new products and connect with new suppliers.

“It resembles a person who is confident in his own abilities and therefore feels a sense of extraordinary health. This color is like a medium-sized church bell calling the “Angelus” prayer, or like a powerful viola sounding like an alto violin singing a largo” – this is how Wassily Kandinsky described the orange color.

Italy is considered the birthplace of modern mirrors, and Italian craftsmen managed to create real masterpieces. We present to your attention a series of stylish round mirrors that have become very popular in interior design. The circle symbolizes infinity, perfection and integrity. This form serves to show the continuity of development of the universe, time, life, their unity.

A rocking chair is associated with comfort and peace. Its measured swing soothes and gives a sense of comfort in the house. In such an armchair it is pleasant to spend evenings with a book and your favorite drink. Since the 18th century, rocking chairs have adorned front lawns, terraces, decks, nurseries and living rooms.

The stool is one of the oldest types of furniture. It is created according to the principle of the dolmen, which is two stones covered with a flat plate. The stool has no armrests or backrest, but it has a long history and many configurations. We decided to do a big review modern stools… In the selection: bright designer models made of wood, metal and plastic. Stylish, sometimes peculiar, but always functional and high-quality.

Ocean

Meet our Editor Ocean In our blog, Ocean shares the most innovative ideas in the field of decoration. With years of experience, Ocean combines aesthetics and functionality to present you with the latest trends and timeless designs. Discover how you can transform your spaces with creative inspiration and practical solutions. Thank you for visiting us and sharing our passion for design!

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