Interior ideas, trends and advice
Articles by interior designer Valerija Gelfere on what is in fashion in interiors in 2026 and how to use these ideas in a Riga apartment: bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, styles and layout.
Trends
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Colour of the year 2026 for interiors: every brand's pick and how to use it
Colour of the year 2026: Pantone Cloud Dancer, Benjamin Moore Silhouette, Dulux blues and more, and how to use them in a flat with grey Riga winter light.
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Interior design trends 2026: what is in and how to use it in a Riga flat
Interior design trends 2026: warm wood, earthy colours, green, chrome, textured walls and curves. How to use them in a Riga flat and which may date quickly.
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Rooms
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Balcony and loggia design: making a narrow space useful in a Riga flat
Balcony and loggia design in a Riga flat: ideas, planning a narrow space, the loggia glazing procedure, insulation and condensation, and what to check first.
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Bathroom design ideas 2026: what's in and how to do it in a Riga flat
Bathroom design ideas for 2026: warm neutrals, sage green, large-format tiles, a walk-in shower and better lighting, and how to fit them into a Riga flat.
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Bedroom design ideas 2026: colours, lighting, headboards and storage
Bedroom design ideas for 2026: warm colours and wood instead of white, textured walls, 2700–3000 K light, wardrobe choices and tips for a small bedroom.
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Kitchen design trends 2026: ideas for a Riga flat
Kitchen design trends 2026: wood fronts, earthy colours, hidden appliances, quartzite and a large sink, and how to use them in a Riga flat.
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Kitchen without upper cabinets: pros, cons and storage
Kitchen without upper cabinets: honest pros and cons, where storage goes (tall units, pantry, drawers), when it fails and what to do with the wall.
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Living room design ideas 2026: built-in walls, warm wood and lighting
Living room design ideas for 2026: a built-in TV and storage wall, warm wood, ochre accents, textured walls, lighting and an open kitchen in a Riga flat.
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Small bathroom design ideas that actually free up space
Small bathroom design ideas: a shower instead of a bath, wall-hung WC and vanity, large-format tiles, mirrors, light and niches, with examples from Riga.
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Small kitchen design ideas: layout, storage and light
Small kitchen design ideas for a Riga flat: straight, L-shaped or galley layout, cabinets to the ceiling, integrated appliances, light fronts and lighting.
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Styles
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Interior design styles: 8 common styles and how to choose yours
Interior design styles: Scandinavian, Japandi, minimalism, modern classic, loft, wabi-sabi, mid-century and quiet luxury. Features, materials, best fit.
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Japandi interior style: materials, colours and tips for a small flat
Japandi interior style: Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian practicality. Materials, palette, furniture, tips for a small Riga flat and common mistakes.
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Layout and renovation
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Apartment layout planning in Riga: what to decide before renovation
Apartment layout planning in Riga: zones, open-plan kitchen, storage, furniture plan and 3D before renovation, plus which changes need documents via BIS.
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Renovating an apartment in a historic Riga building
Renovating a flat in a historic Riga building: what the law says, when to ask the NKMP, keeping timber windows and parquet, a modern kitchen and bathroom.
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Home lighting design: how to plan the light in your flat
Home lighting design: three layers of light, warm white colour temperature, track lights, kitchen and mirror lighting, and what to plan before renovation.
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Renovating a Soviet-era apartment in Riga: series 602, 119, 104 and more
Renovating a Soviet-era apartment in Riga: how series 103, 104, 119, 467 and 602 differ, what you can change, and how to plan a small kitchen and bathroom.
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