SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

1 6 ideal homes DECOR IMAGE COURTESY OF The Local INN.terior 新家室 IMAGE COURTESY OF THE SCIENTIST IMAGE COURTESY OF ARTMUSE INTERIOR IMAGE COURTESY OF FINELINE DESIGN Make like a mermaid The fish scale design trend is here to stay – here’s how you can apply it at home Keep it a secret These three nifty hidden doorways both save square footage and spice up any dwelling 9 8 8 Multifunctional magic Buying separate TV units not only affords you space wastage, but it will also make for a far less visually appealing furniture addition to a home. The solution? Set up a rotating telly wall to double up as a concealed bedroom entrance. As a bathroom wall With water being the dominant element in the john, scalloped tiles are a natural fit for shower walls. They embody the soothing quality of a babbling brook and overall exude a calming pearlescent feel. Moreover, the ornamental quatrefoils of mermaid-inspired mosaics make fascinating wall art itself. Who said bathrooms tiles need to be square? As a kitchen backsplash The vertical panel installed behind sinks and cookers see loads of grease spill and splatter. Light-coloured backsplashes, especially, make such unsightly splotches visible. Our solution: install scalloped tiles on them. Not only do fish scale mosaics conceal dirt and grime, but they also add a cheery Morrocan feel in the kitchen. Wardrobe wonders If you enjoy privacy, then a covert wardrobe will keep all your secrets behind closed doors, literally. Keep unsightly closet doors out of public view by cleverly hiding them behind a sliding panel alongside a desk and secret bathroom. Storage secrets Got a storeroom doorway that sticks out like a sore thumb? Avoid messy and expensive relocation work by converting it into an intriguing secret door that doubles up as an aesthetic bookcase that bibliophiles would surely love.