Just a Decor Lover

  • The Dark Academia Aesthetic: Home Edition

    If you’ve ever wanted to live inside a moody library where the air smells like old books, there’s a candle flickering at all times, and you’re always one step away from writing a novel no one asked for—welcome to the Dark Academia aesthetic. Think Hogwarts library meets vintage coffee shop meets the study room…

  • How to Style Open Shelving Without Looking Messy

    Open shelving can either look like an Instagram dream… or like you just emptied the contents of a junk drawer directly into the middle of your wall. There’s no in-between—unless you do it right. The goal? Make it look curated and intentional without it turning into a dust-collecting disaster zone. Let’s break down the…

  • Industrial Loft Vibes in a Small Apartment: How to Fake It “Til You Make It”

    So, you’re obsessed with the whole industrial loft look — exposed brick, steel beams, massive windows — but your actual apartment is more “2000s beige rental with questionable carpet.” The good news? You can fake those gritty, cool vibes even in a tiny space. Industrial style is less about literal warehouse walls and more…

  • Entryway Styling: First Impressions Start Here

    Let’s talk about that weird little space by your front door. You know, the one that somehow ends up being a dumping ground for shoes, random Amazon packages, and that one coat you swear you’ll hang up later. Yeah. That’s your entryway, and it’s low-key the most important part of your home. Why? Because…

  • Small Bedroom, Big Vibes: Design Tips That Actually Work

    Let’s get one thing straight: just because your bedroom is the size of a shoebox doesn’t mean it can’t serve looks and function. Tiny bedrooms have big main character energy — they just need the right styling to unlock it. Whether you’re working with a micro studio or a strangely-shaped spare room that feels…

  • Cottagecore Dreams: Turn Your Space into a Whimsical Retreat

    You know that fantasy where you live in a tiny forest cottage, wear linen dresses, bake sourdough, and read poetry by candlelight while a cat naps on your window sill? That’s cottagecore. And no, you don’t have to live in the woods or know how to garden to make your space feel like a…

  • Japandi: The Calm, Minimalist Aesthetic You Didn’t Know You Needed

    Let’s be honest. Most of us are mentally living in chaos: a desktop full of 78 open tabs, a brain powered by iced coffee and anxiety, and a bedroom that’s one Amazon package away from being a storage unit. If you’ve ever stared at your space and thought, “I need a vibe reset,” let…

  • Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Out

    Moving out for the first time is kind of like ordering a salad at a new restaurant. You feel like an adult… but you also realize halfway through that you definitely didn’t think it all the way through. Sure, you planned the Pinterest board, found a cute place, maybe even bought a fake plant…

  • Self-Care Corner Must-Haves: Blankets, Plants & lamp; Vibes

    (The DIY Sanctuary You Didn’t Know You Needed) Let’s be real. Life is loud. Mentally, emotionally, and sometimes literally (looking at you, neighbors doing laundry at 1 a.m.). And in the middle of all that chaos, you deserve a space that’s just yours. Not for productivity. Not for emails. Just for you. Enter: the…

  • Creating a Mindful Morning Space

    (Why Your Vibe at 8 A.M. Matters More Than You Think) Mornings are rough. Whether you’re the “wake up at 6 and drink lemon water” kind of person or the “don’t speak to me until I’ve had coffee and a full existential spiral” type, your environment plays a huge role in how your day…