Interior design tips and affordable decor alternatives

Interior stylist Anne-Christine Hartman suggests that living room layouts should prioritize how residents actually live rather than strictly following rigid design rules. Instead of automatically centering a room around a television, Hartman recommends considering lifestyle needs, such as social interaction or space for children to play. She also advises utilizing architectural features like fireplaces or views and suggests maintaining a distance of approximately 40 centimeters between a sofa and a coffee table for practical movement.

In the realm of home decor, the brand Karwei offers a budget-friendly alternative to the well-known Floatation lamp designed by German designer Ingo Maurer. The Karwei version mimics the aesthetic of the original Japanese paper lamp, which features three floating, slightly wrinkled paper shades.