Michael Chen is Certified Kitchen Designer with 12 years of experience, he is known for blending style with smart functionality. he is the proud winner of the 2023 National Kitchen & Bath Design Award, and through HouzGem, he shares expert tips and inspiration to help readers create beautiful, efficient kitchens and home spaces.
So, youâre thinking about a Scandinavian kitchen? Let me just sayâyouâve made a killer choice. Scandinavian design is like that one friend who never tries too hard but always looks effortlessly cool. Simple lines, cozy vibes, and a âless is moreâ philosophy that somehow makes everything look intentional. Iâve played around with plenty of kitchen…
Hey, coffee lover! â Ever stared at your kitchen counter and thought, âMan, this could be way cooler if it had a coffee bar vibeâ? Well, youâre not alone. Iâve spent countless mornings experimenting with mugs, machines, and minimal spills (yes, coffee stains count as evidence of creativity), and Iâm here to spill the beansâliterallyâon…
Ever walked into a living room and felt like you just entered a palace? That âwowâ moment often comes from a double height living room. Seriously, itâs like your space suddenly grew a personality. The airy, lofty vibe instantly makes a home feel luxurious, open, and, letâs be honest, Instagram-worthy. Iâve always been a sucker…
Hey, fellow Christmas enthusiast! đ Can we just agree that the living room is basically the heart of holiday vibes? I mean, this is where your friends and family gather, sip hot cocoa, argue over the last slice of pie, and snap a million Instagram pics. So, making it festive isnât just optionalâitâs essential. Today,…
Letâs be honestâyour office cabin shouldnât just be a place to grind through tasks. Itâs your personal command center, a space that fuels creativity and focus. But most cabins are⌠meh. Bland walls, boring desks, zero personality. Iâve been there. Trust me, a little office cabin design magic can transform your workspace from drab to…
Ever walked into a home and thought, âWow, this space feels⌠offâ? Maybe the kitchen feels cramped, or the living room looks like itâs just floating in a sea of furniture. Iâve been there. Thatâs why open kitchen and living room layouts are a total game-changer â especially if your space is standard-sized. You get…
Sharing a small bedroom with your partner can feel like a daily episode of Survivor. Youâre not just sharing a bed. Youâre sharing closet space, bedside tables, dresser drawers, and letâs not forget⌠the air you breathe. And if your space is really tight? You might find yourself inventing new forms of Tetris every morning…
If youâve ever stared at your living room and thought, âHmm⌠this could look so much better if I knew what I was doingâ, youâre not alone. Iâve been thereârearranging furniture at 11 PM, wondering if my coffee table is plotting against me. The truth is, a contemporary living room doesnât have to feel cold,…
So, youâre thinking about giving your office a glow-up with office built ins bookshelves, huh? Trust me, once you go built-in, thereâs no going back. Iâve spent hours arranging, rearranging, and even knocking a few shelves off the wall (donât ask đ ), so I know the struggle of balancing function, style, and that âwowâ factor….
So, youâre thinking about combining your office and craft space, huh? I get itâit sounds tricky, but trust me, with the right layout, you can have a room thatâs both productive and cozy. Iâve experimented with desks, storage, and layouts myself, and Iâll spill all my tips. By the end of this, youâll know how…