Category: Other Rooms

Multi-colored Interiors

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One of the biggest challenges of decorating a home is making sure that the separate spaces around a house work in harmony to create a greater design vision. This is particularly true when it comes to paint color. You don’t want to paint your entire house the same color – that could be boring. But… more

Finding Inspiration: Home Decor in India

Greetings from India! We are taking a brief vacation far away from our New York City home. And while I won’t be able to post any new makeovers until we return, I am finding lots of inspiration in this lovely land. I love many things about India, but when it comes to home decor, I… more

Common Area to Fabulous Area

Common areas and building exteriors are perhaps the most important living spaces. And yet, they often get the least attention. According to the principles of Feng Shui (and common sense!), you can set your mood and perhaps even your luck just by creating a welcoming entrance. For condo owners, that entrance starts with the lobby.… more

Giving an Old Hallway a New Year’s Facelift

Most people don’t get too excited about styling a common hallway, but we at Mochi Home were thrilled to get this reader submission. Living in the city, hallways are a big part of our interior life in condo and apartment buildings. Where many people have driveways and manicured front lawns, we have lobbies and hallways… more

Adding Drama with Paint

Have I mentioned how much I like drama?  And of course, paint is one of the quickest ways to do it.  The most dramatic effects come from high contrast color schemes.  If you are nerdy, like I am, you can learn all about the science of color theory.  Or, to save you some reading, I’ll… more