balcony7 min read
Apartment Balcony Ideas: Turning 40 Square Feet Into a Real Room
A narrow balcony can hold a seat, a surface, shade and greenery — as long as you choose the depth of each piece carefully.
Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 4, 2026
The journal
Home decor stories
3 articles on layering, color, lighting and the small styling decisions that make a room feel warm.
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backyard6 min read
The String Light Plan That Makes a Backyard Feel Like a Room
Random zigzags across the yard look festive for one night. A ceiling of light is what makes a backyard feel finished.
Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 3, 2026
backyard7 min read
How to Lay Out a Small Backyard Patio So It Actually Gets Used
Most small patios fail for one reason: the furniture is arranged against the walls. Here is the layout order that fixes it.
Hetvi Nakrani · Sep 2, 2026
The Sunday letter
One warm room idea, every Sunday.
A short letter with one styling idea, one paint or textile pairing, and one piece worth the money. This optional email service is not connected yet.