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Melissa Alvarado Sierra
location: Freelance Writer, California, United States
about me: My love for design led me to starting a career as an architecture, interior and fashion design writer. The great thing about it is having an excuse to hunt for life’s design luxuries, from bespoke fashions to fine architectural interiors.

my favorite style: Caribbean Style

melissa's ideabooks

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Dwelling in a beige-boring world? Vanquish color-phobia with a small dose of brights that’s enough to grant your casa a zesty spin. Bold color fusions of sunny yellows, cool aquamarines, grassy greens and mango reds are sure to spring out against neutral habitats. Almost any item is suitable for this...
We all know first impressions are important. We work hard in making sure we make the best impression possible during interviews, when meeting new people and when doing business. Now, have you applied this when decorating your entryway? Your entryway is the first part of the home any visitor will encounter....
Black and white is a bold combination that has incessantly been a staple in the fashion cosmos, constantly finding its way into interior design as well. The sublimity about this junction lies in balancing beautifully with any decorating style and being very versatile, particularly if you add a pinch...
This is the first ideabook of the Design Around The World series. I am excited about the design journey we'll embark on and hope all of you enjoy every bit as we discover different decorating styles from the world's most inspiring places. Our first destination? The islands of eternal beauty: Hawaii....
What I love the most about Spring is that colors are beaming and a fresh glow is found everywhere. It is the perfect time of the year for reinventing and re-styling our homes. Bright spaces and colors are great mood-enhancers capable of soaring our spirits in a beat. Their benefits cannot be underestimated....
A great way of saving money and time when decorating is to adopt an eclectic style for your home. By using what you already have and adding just a few details here and there to pull it all together you'll be on your way to a cohesive habitat! I am very eclectic with interiors and even when I dress...
A Japanese style contains clean lines and a Zen-like mood, features that conceive a dazzling home. Contrary to Western aesthetics, which comprise numerous pieces of furniture and details, a Japanese concept stays away from clutter. Much of the soothing design comes from the use of quieted colors...
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