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How to set up, manage and grow a professional interior design business.
Smart Spacemaking

How to set up, manage and grow a professional interior design business.

Starting an interior design business is easy, BUT... how to turn it into the profitable and sustainable business?   We teamed up with Matteo Bianchi, an internationally acclaimed designer and Design Maestros' co-founder to

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
6 min read
Merry Ambience...  The Best Christmas Table Setting Ideas.
Smart Spacemaking

Merry Ambience... The Best Christmas Table Setting Ideas.

With Christmas festivities around the corner, there is no more important space in your home than the dining room. You might be wondering how to create the merry atmosphere for your family and

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
5 min read
Top 10 Great Ideas For Your Home Office
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Top 10 Great Ideas For Your Home Office

With everyone working from home our number one tip when creating your own home office is to think like a boss! Get inspired to create a beautiful working space so you'll actually want

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
7 min read
How to maximise the space in a small studio apartment
Smart Spacemaking

How to maximise the space in a small studio apartment

Modern day living can be pricey and high maintenance, that's why a many have moved towards compact smaller living in studio or one bedroom apartments.  Whether you are moving into a studio flat

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
  • Annie Sviridova
5 min read
Wabi-Sabi Imperfection. How to Introduce Japandi Style Into Your Home.
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Wabi-Sabi Imperfection. How to Introduce Japandi Style Into Your Home.

It’s difficult not to fall in love with Japandi style. Each detail is filled with zen philosophy and harmony that we are seeking the most nowadays. The look is minimal, functional, warm

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
5 min read
Sustainable Lights That Will Brighten Your Space
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Sustainable Lights That Will Brighten Your Space

Between modern sconces and art-forward vintage chandeliers that look great on or off, there are countless options for lighting up our homes this autumn.  Light your home whilst doing good with eco-friendly sustainable

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
3 min read
Small Space, Smart Solutions
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Small Space, Smart Solutions

Discover a new way of living with the innovative collection of transforming furniture – a smart solution to use available square meters of your flat or house effectively. If you think you need to

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
3 min read
Let's Go Outside!
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Let's Go Outside!

It's that time of the year when  blooms and leaves have sprung and birds and bees are busy. Reconnecting with Mother Nature after the colder months spent indoors is a time of rejoicing!

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
3 min read
We Are All In This Together.
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We Are All In This Together.

In these unprecedented times, when all we have to do to help is stay home and stay safe, NHS staff are working 18-hour shifts while battling COVID-19. This means staying away from their

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
1 min read
Social Distancing Series. Volume 1: Positive Vibes
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Social Distancing Series. Volume 1: Positive Vibes

In times like this, when all our daily activities have been moved back indoors, or rather back into our homes, changing things up a little bit seems almost crucial. While Pepper Sq. team

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
5 min read
Valentine's Day Done Right
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Valentine's Day Done Right

The most romantic day of the year is not that far away. On Valentine’s Day, people from all walks of life will be taking the time to appreciate that special someone in

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
4 min read
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 2020.
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 2020.

Start 2020 the right way with our New Year’s resolutions for the home.The new year is upon us, bringing with it the feeling of a clean slate and a renewed optimism

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
6 min read
A very first virtual Advent Calendar for a stylish home is now LIVE!
Smart Spacemaking

A very first virtual Advent Calendar for a stylish home is now LIVE!

#spacemaking #peppersq #peppersqcom #advent calendar #alternative advent calendar #interior design

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
1 min read
Simple 1.0 living room designed in collaboration with Ollie & Seb's Haus.
Smart Spacemaking

Simple 1.0 living room designed in collaboration with Ollie & Seb's Haus.

For our next ready to buy interior we have challenged Deborah Gordon, the genius behind "Ollie & Seb's Haus" blog to create her perfect living room with her favourite items from Pepper Sq

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
4 min read
Interior Trends Autumn/Winter 2019: Cosy Colours.
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Interior Trends Autumn/Winter 2019: Cosy Colours.

The colour story for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 suggests rich tones, each capable of making a statement, but also with a versatility that creates warmth and harmony when paired together.A sophisticated, yet

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
3 min read
How To Design Your Perfect Living Room
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How To Design Your Perfect Living Room

Living room is a focal point of the home, the room that sets the tone for the rest of your home's decor. There is nothing like crafting a well-designed lounge area to suit

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
4 min read
The furniture that Einstein loved…
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The furniture that Einstein loved…

It is hard to imagine, nowadays, that the modern furniture from our everyday life could have been designed in 19th century.Today, Fameg is one of the largest bentwood furniture manufacturers in Europe.

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
Clutter Free Bedroom: Turning your bedroom into the perfect storage haven.
Smart Spacemaking

Clutter Free Bedroom: Turning your bedroom into the perfect storage haven.

How to declutter your home (and your head) has been a very popular topic recently, and the name Marie Kondo is not purely coincidental. If you haven't heard of her or her book

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
The Fibonacci sequence and mastering the art of proportion
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The Fibonacci sequence and mastering the art of proportion

Unless you’re a maths whizz, the chances are you’ve never heard of the Fibonacci sequence, let alone how it can be used to create a stylish interior designs. Well, strap yourselves

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
The magical power of mirrors in the interior.
Smart Spacemaking

The magical power of mirrors in the interior.

There’s more to mirrors than just a way to look at your reflection – as well as being functional, they can be decorative, space-enhancing, even a way to fool the eye. Here are

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
Where to start? Tips on kick-starting your house decoration project
Smart Spacemaking

Where to start? Tips on kick-starting your house decoration project

It might be your first house decoration project, or you might be a seasoned pro with a good understanding of your preferences and the furniture pieces you need for your home. Whichever stage

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
How to use bold colours in interior: orange is the new black.
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How to use bold colours in interior: orange is the new black.

The little black dress might forever remain the staple of a well-styled fashion wardrobe. In interiors, though it’s the vibrant colours that are taking centre stage right now. It’s no coincidence

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
Top 10 mistakes to avoid when decorating your home – part 2
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid when decorating your home – part 2

We hope you’re already feeling more confident about your home decorating project by knowing what the top 5 mistakes are to avoid. Now it’s time for the final 5 top tips,

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
Top 10 mistakes to avoid when decorating your home – part 1
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Top 10 mistakes to avoid when decorating your home – part 1

In the recent blog post, you would have read about how to start your home decoration project. We thought we’ll make the spacemaking process even easier for you, by highlighting the first

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
How to set up the perfect Christmas table?
Smart Spacemaking

How to set up the perfect Christmas table?

Aside from a sparkling tree, a well-dressed table is the centrepiece of the Christmas celebrations. The table setting has to be beautiful and inviting, while the table and chairs themselves are probably the

  • Oxana Yanushkovskaya
    Oxana Yanushkovskaya
2 min read
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