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Exploring Color Psychology: Effects of Colors in Design

Color psychology is a fascinating field that delves into the profound effects colors have on human emotions, behavior, and overall well-being. According to Podma (2009), new ways of using light that are more intricate and dynamic are challenging the old ideas about light and color. These changes are affecting how people experience different spaces.

Interior Design Styles

Embracing the everlasting Classic Interior Design

Classic interior design style, with its roots tracing back to ancient Greece and Rome, continues to captivate and inspire us with its timeless allure. It's a style that exudes elegance, refinement, and an appreciation for the grandeur of the past.

Interior Design Inspiration

Elevating Your Bathroom: An In-Depth Exploration of Modern Bathroom Design

Embark on a journey into the transformative world of modern bathroom design, where the union of functionality and aesthetic allure takes center stage. In this comprehensive guide, we invite you to reimagine your bathroom space – from innovative design concepts to clever decor tips and strategic renovation approaches.

Interior Design Inspiration

Crafting the Ultimate Gaming Haven: Unleashing Creativity in Gaming Room Design

Within the dynamic realm of contemporary living, the gaming room has evolved from its initial functional purpose to become a lively center where design, technology and individual expression come together. Studies conducted recently have shed light on the increasing number of people who spend their time, energy and finances to creating custom gaming environments. The gaming room is now a symbol of the significant influence gaming has on our lives rather than a secondary concern.

Interior Design Inspiration

Interior Trends 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland: an Embrace of Elegance

Step into a realm where design harmonizes with sophistication, and trends seamlessly blend with timeless elegance. As an interior design company based in Zurich, Switzerland, we are excited to unveil the latest insights into the Interior Design Trends of 2024. This year marks a celebration of colors, materials, and shapes, redefining the aesthetics of living spaces.

Interior Design Inspiration

Cozy Corner in the Kids' Room - Creatively Designing Magical Retreats

Within childhood's magical universe, there's a place called the cozy nook where comfort and imagination meet in a magical way. These well-chosen spaces in kids' rooms are more than just places to be; they're doorsway to a world where imagination flourishes and dreams come true. It becomes clear when we examine the artistry of creating these private havens that these areas are essential components that significantly advance a child's overall development rather than only being visually beautiful additions to a room.

Interior Design Styles

Feng Shui furnishings: A Comprehensive Guide to Infusing Harmony and Balance in Your Living Spaces

In the pursuit of a balanced and harmonious life, the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui has emerged as a guiding philosophy for the feng shui furnishing of living spaces. Rooted in the belief that the energy, or qi, circulating through our environments significantly influences our well-being, feng shui provides a holistic approach to creating spaces that support overall harmony. From the bedroom to the dining room, let's delve into the fundamental principles of feng shui furnishings and explore practical examples of how they can be applied to enhance the energy in your home.

Interior Design Styles

Furnishing a girl's room: Creative ideas for a dreamy teenage bedroom

What is the best way to furnish a girl's room? As a parent, you may be wondering what details you should pay attention to if you want to create a girls' room that stands out from the monotony of typical children's rooms. As different as boys and girls are in everyday life, their needs are just as different when it comes to their room. That's why we're providing you tips on furniture and decorations to help you design your daughter's own space.

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Modern Interior Design Style: Switzerland's Timeless Design Aesthetic

Swiss residents prefer modern style furniture for its versatility and quality, often incorporating iconic pieces by Swiss-born designers. Switzerland exemplifies the enduring appeal of modern interior design, transcending time and borders to become a timeless and beloved design philosophy.

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Boys' room: Cool and creative ideas for youth rooms

Children's rooms are only worth living in for boys if the furnishings are right. Ideally, kids’ room should offer plenty of space for playing, relaxing and learning. In this blog, we reveal the key highlights on what is important to keep in mind when designing a boy's room.

Interior Design Styles
October 17, 2023

Interior Design Pop up Event in Zurich

The Upscale Team organized a captivating interior pop-up event in Zurich Seefeld, bringing together architects, designers, and design enthusiasts for engaging conversations, complimentary interior design consultations, and an exquisite selection of unique furniture and decor pieces. The event left attendees in awe, inspired, and looking forward to more exciting experiences in the future.

Online Interior Design
July 1, 2023

Scandinavian Interior Design - Exploring the Simplicity of Scandinavian Interiors

Known for its minimalist approach, functionality, and timeless elegance, Scandinavian design effortlessly blends form and function. If you're looking to create a serene and inviting atmosphere in your home, our team of experienced designers specializes in Scandinavian style projects, ensuring that your space reflects the essence of this iconic design aesthetic. Explore the captivating world of Scandinavian interior design, where simplicity meets functionality. Discover the essence of this timeless style and learn how our team of experienced designers can transform your space into a Scandinavian-inspired sanctuary.

Interior Design Styles
February 10, 2023

Transitional Interior Design - Perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary elements

Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of glam interior design. Our Zurich-based interior design company specializes in creating stunning glam style projects, combining luxury and functionality. Discover the allure of glamorous interiors, featuring sumptuous fabrics, metallic finishes, statement pieces, and a rich color palette. Our experienced team of designers brings the opulent glam style to life, incorporating custom-designed furniture and carefully selected lighting fixtures. Transform your space with the captivating allure of glam interior design by contacting our Zurich interior design company today.

Interior Design Styles
January 10, 2023

Glam interior design - the fascination of glamorous interiors

Elevate your living space with the timeless elegance of glam interior design. Our Zurich-based interior design company specializes in creating stunning glam style projects, combining luxury and functionality. Discover the allure of glamorous interiors, featuring sumptuous fabrics, metallic finishes, statement pieces, and a rich color palette. Our experienced team of designers brings the opulent glam style to life, incorporating custom-designed furniture and carefully selected lighting fixtures. Transform your space with the captivating allure of glam interior design by contacting our Zurich interior design company today.

Interior Design Styles
May 10, 2023

Minimalist living: How good interior design leads to balance

Minimalism has been gaining ground in all areas of life since the turn of the millennium at the latest. It is a reaction to partly overloaded style trends of the seventies, eighties and nineties. It is not only a sign of a modern design trend, but also of an increased environmental awareness. Minimalism runs through all areas of architecture, art and culture, and nowadays determines the thinking of an entire era. Experience how exciting and innovative minimalist living can be.

Interior Design Styles
April 10, 2023

Industrial Interior Design - Living in loft style

The industrial look is one of the hottest trends worldwide today. As a result, factory and port buildings converted into lofts are now among the most sought-after and exclusive properties, fetching top prices on the housing market. For example, the Docklands in London or Hamburg's Hafencity have been pioneers and nuclei for a rapidly booming architectural trend since the 1990s. What is curious about this is that lofts were originally set up in the forties in England and the USA in old, vacant factory buildings as particularly inexpensive living space for a rapidly expanding need for space.

Interior Design Styles
April 12, 2023

Mid Century Modern furniture design: one step ahead of the home decorating trend

Organic curves, geometric shapes and flowing lines: These are the homely characteristics of Mid Century Modern in a nutshell. However, the trendy interior design style has many faces. This article presents you some facets of the design history.

Interior Design Styles
March 1, 2023

The country house style and modern trends: a successful combination

The country house style has its roots in British cottages (country houses). It is a style of furnishing that is reminiscent of country life or holidays in the countryside. Cosiness and functionality are the focus of this style. The country house style kitchen is considered the epitome of traditional kitchens.

Interior Design Inspiration
January 20, 2023

Furnish your room comfortably: 11 ideas for a feel-good home

What we perceive as cosy varies from person to person. So there is not THE patent remedy for making your room cosy. But there are many concrete tips that can turn a cool room into a cosy oasis of well-being.

Interior Design Inspiration
December 1, 2022

Interior design services: your guide through the world of interior design

What actually counts as an interior design consultation? How do you find the advice that suits you best? And what are the benefits of using a professional interior design consultation in the first place?

Online Interior Design
November 2, 2022

How to Decorate your room: Tips & Ideas

A home without decoration is somehow unfinished. Moreover, it will not feel homey, but bare and uncomfortable. A stylish decoration in any room works wonders. Once a room is decorated, it gets a personal touch and looks cosier and warmer in no time.

Interior Design Styles
October 1, 2022

Furniture Styles: What are they, and what makes them?

There are countless furniture styles, sub-styles and trends. But some styles remain and have now passed into common usage. The following overview reveals what these are and what makes them special.

Interior Design Inspiration
January 1, 2023

Advantages of working with an interior designer

When it comes to interior design, a professional interior designer offers a ton of benefits. In addition to saving an immense amount of time, clients can rest assured that they will get an interior design from the expert that will meet their needs 100% and will not only be beautiful, but also functional and unique.

Online Interior Design
August 16, 2022

Boho Chic Style in the Interior - with these Tips it Works!

The Boho chic style is often called the living style for free spirits, artists and globetrotters and rightly so! It seems that in the Bohemian style of living almost everything is allowed and can be combined with each other - from colors and patterns to the most diverse materials and decorative items from all over the world.

Interior Design Inspiration
March 11, 2022

Interior design trends in 2022

Interior design trends in 2022 will centre around innovation, comfort, and global influences. We’ve selected 7 the most popular interior design trends for 2022 to inspire you to design the home you love. Another year, another trend review for you, our dear readers.

Interior Design Inspiration
March 7, 2022

Decorate your bed cozy - 9 tips & tricks

The bed is a wonderful stage and is ideal to be designed effectively. With the right accessories, any bed can be transformed into an absolute focal point in the room and transforms the bedroom into a feel-good oasis that invites you to rest and relax. All you need to do is follow a few tips and tricks when decorating the bed, and you'll find yourself feeling more at home and more cozy in your bedroom.

Interior Design Styles
October 6, 2021

Decorate sideboard correctly: With these tips & rules it will succeed

Decor and small home accessories are the icing on the cake of any interior and often give a room the finishing touch. If decoration in the form of wall pictures, vases and decorative objects is missing, bedrooms, living rooms and co. often look unfinished - in any case, the missing elements are clearly noticeable. Because through decorative accessories we decorate a room not only visually, but also give it personality. With an individual decoration we tell a story with which we reveal something of ourselves. In this way, we make our home a piece of ourselves and a place where we feel comfortable, where we can relax and escape from the stressful everyday life.

Interior Design Styles
October 1, 2021

Hanging Pictures Correctly: Tips & ideas on Arrangement and Proper Height

Wall pictures are a great way to give your home an individual touch and breathe life into white walls. Thereby, you have countless possibilities to decorate your living room, bedroom, hallway and co. with beautiful pictures. Whether large-format individual pictures or picture galleries: If you follow a few simple rules, you can give free rein to your creativity and thus give your apartment more personality.

Interior Design Styles
August 27, 2021

Passive income: earn money with Airbnb

It's hard to imagine traveling without Airbnb when it comes to finding inexpensive accommodations. Especially if you want to live as authentically as possible. If you're not into anonymous hotel rooms, you'll quickly end up on Airbnb during your research.

Interior Design Styles
June 19, 2021

The right lighting in the study

Good lighting in the office is essential for a pleasant working atmosphere that promotes concentration. Daylight, the right mix of direct and indirect lighting, office luminaires with the right lumen and lux values, and good basic brightness are essential for healthy, motivated employees. It is also possible to equip office spaces with innovative lighting control systems that provide optimal lighting quite automatically. Here's what you should know about the legal requirements for lighting in offices.

Interior Design Styles
June 4, 2021

Comfortable office furnishing at home: the best furnishing tips

With at least eight hours a day to work, it should be obvious how important office furnishings are to both well-being and productivity. However, if you look at many offices or home offices, it quickly becomes clear that many don't realize this or are even aware of it. Whether it's an open-plan office with one-size-fits-all furniture, individual offices or your home office, a few simple tips can help you get the most out of your offices. Not only is this a visual upgrade, but it's also proven to increase your productivity in the office. Curious about how to do this so easily? Then read on for interior design tips for more productivity in the office.

Interior Design Styles
June 4, 2021

Feng Shui Office: 9 Tips for a Harmonious Workroom

How to design your study according to the rules of the Far Eastern energy theory, which furniture and colors are best suited and what there is to know about room orientation and position of the desk - you can find out here.

Interior Design Styles
June 3, 2021

How to incorporate Pantone's 2021 Ultimate Gray & Illuminating colors into your home.

For 2021, Pantone has chosen not one, but two shades as the colors of the year. Ultimate Gray and Illuminate are as different as they are perfect for each other. In these times of Corona, the renowned color institute from America is thus sending us an "encouraging message of strength, hope and positivity." The bright, yet not too gaudy yellow stands for liveliness and hope, while the calming gray embodies security and reliability.

Interior Design Inspiration
June 3, 2021

How to create a DIY bottle garden

A bottle garden is a wonderful way to get creative yourself and create something that you will enjoy for many, many years. After all, such a florarium is exceedingly sustainable, so it can even last for several decades. How to create such an "eternal terrarium" and which plants are best suited - we explain in this DIY step-by-step guide

Interior Design Styles
June 3, 2021

Furnish a workroom: Your guide to the perfect integration of an office into other rooms

In times of COVID-19, more and more people are working from home. Home office is the name of the new work model that seems to be gaining acceptance in many companies, even in the post-Corona era. Learn how to integrate your workroom into other rooms.

Interior Design Styles
May 31, 2021

Interior Design Trends 2021: Interior design reinterpreted

As usual the next year brings new trends in interior design but some of them are not really new but have been good old friends for a while. They might have popped up even before 2020 but thanks to their popularity still have to be mentioned in the list of 2021’s interior trends. Others are new but we can already tell they will get really big in 2021. The essence of our analysis shows that many of the 2021 interior trends easily can be combined because they evolved out of the same desire - more of nature in our spaces.

Interior Design Inspiration
January 21, 2021

How to style your Home with Creamy Colors

Creating a room in neutral shades of sand, off-white and cream can become a challenge. In order to create a space that feels calm but not boring you just have to follow 5 tips when styling your home.

Interior Design Inspiration
November 25, 2020

Interior Trend Maximal Minimalism

Get inspired by the interior trend that combines two contrasting styles by mixing bold colors and patterns with minimal interior design.

Interior Design Inspiration
November 18, 2020

9 Christmas decoration ideas 2020 for your home

Christmas is only a few days away and we all want to cozy up for the festive time, prepare for the big Christmas dinner and decorate our homes with wreaths and garlands. Get inspired by the Christmas decoration trends for 2020 and get your home ready!

Interior Design Styles
November 11, 2020

Ideal Lighting for your Home Office

Get inspired by home office lighting ideas and create a cozy working space where you can get as creative and productive as possible. Learn what’s important in order to create an atmosphere to concentrate and learn.

Interior Design Styles
November 3, 2020

Setup your home office ideally: Tips and ideas for a productive setup

Find ideas on how the perfect home office setup for efficient working looks like: What desk, chair and lamps to choose and how you can integrate the space perfectly into your home by making use of the existent room and by making it look homely and cozy.

Interior Design Styles
October 29, 2020

Autumn Living Trends Ideas

We collected several ideas that will bring warmth, subtle elegance, and natural feel to any environment. Bring these elements to your home this Autumn to create a heart-warming and cozy atmosphere you and your family and friends will love.

Interior Design Styles
October 22, 2020

A perfect symbiosis of style and function in Scandinavian design

Scandinavian interior design is characterized by simplicity, coziness and natural beauty which makes it so popular among all interior styles. It can easily be combined with either modern, industrial or even country furniture and blends in perfectly in rooms with a lot of wood.

Interior Design Inspiration
October 15, 2020

Japandi interior design style: simplicity meets elegance

When Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian design looks with focus on natural beauty and imperfection are created. Find out, what are the right colors and materials and what furniture to choose to transform any space into a nordic-Japanese retreat where you’ll find calm and your inner center.

Interior Design Inspiration
October 8, 2020

Easy Care Plants: Utilize Easy-to-Maintain Plants to Maximize Your Space

No space is completed without a bit of greenery in it. There are many reasons why having indoor plants is must-have, the most important is the fact that plants are battery-free air-purifiers. As not everyone is gifted with a green thumb, we prepared a shortlist of some of the plants, which are easy in maintenance. Light-tolerance is crucial when choosing houseplants for your home therefore we divided our recommendation into two categories: plants with low-light tolerance and high-light tolerance.

Interior Design Styles
September 2, 2020

Pantone Colour of the year 2020

We do not want to deprive you of the colour of the year. PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue! With the fresh blue we start into the hot summer days.''This classic shade of blue radiates calmness, sovereignty and reference - our longing for a reliable and secure basis on which we can build at the threshold of a new era.'' written by the Pantone Colour Institute.

Interior Design Inspiration
August 13, 2020

Texture Interior Design: 5 Ways to Bring Texture into Your Home

A secret to a rich and full of depth room is to master a layering. Blending multiple different sources of texture taken from upholstery, materials, plants will elevate any room and add a touch of luxury.

Interior Design Styles
July 16, 2020

Luminaires Made of Glass are Still Trendy

Trends come and go, but glass lighting always remains timeless placed in any setting.Tools and techniques used for glass lighting production makes the fixture sustainable, long-lasting and unique. It is impossible not to fall in love with the atmospheric interiors, where the glass interacts with the light.

Interior Design Styles
July 9, 2020

Summer Home Decor Ideas

Summer weather here we come! Considering that summer is right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about your home refresh. Have a look at 5 of the top interior design ideas for your home. This summer in style is to dive into simplicity but with vivid features, use old furniture with a new way, choose items made from natural fabrics & materials, and revive the interior with wallpaper.

Interior Design Styles
May 20, 2020

Interior Design Trends 2020: The defining styles and furnishing ideas of the year

Interior design trends in 2020 will centre around wellbeing, comfort, and sustainability. We’ve picked 5 of the most beautiful interior design trends for 2020 to inspire you to `upscale` your home to bring the sense of calm and happiness.

Interior Design Inspiration
January 21, 2020

5 Ways to Add Hygge Living Style into Your Home

Perhaps one of interior design best home décor secrets, hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept of creating happiness and coziness in simple everyday moments. Hygge is a state of mind. The state of being present, and filling your home with pieces that create peaceful, joyful environment, as well as remind you of your family, and friends.

Interior Design Inspiration
November 4, 2019

Your Kitchen Guide 2019

For millions of people the kitchen is the heart of the home and so it makes sense that there is a strong demand for one’s dream kitchen space. Kitchens have evolved to make living and cooking as efficient and closely knit as possible while looking aesthetically impeccable.

Interior Design Styles
May 8, 2019

What this spring brings for your interior design!

Spring is always a celebration of new beginnings and the perfect time to give your home a fresh look. A key ingredient to a successful re-design process is making sure that you work around being sustainable.

Interior Design Styles
May 6, 2019

Interior Design is more than visual, it is also psychological

The desire of a home that protects, inspires and relaxes us springs from our deep longing for certainty and safety. Safety protects and warms the soul. The increasing cold in our society makes more and more people suffer. This makes it all the more important to adapt one's own four walls to individual needs with clever furnishing concepts and ideas.

Interior Design Styles
May 2, 2019

Pushing the Boundaries of Law Office Design

For years, we’ve seen trendy technologies start-ups, like Google and Uber, and co-working entities change and shape the design of the workplace. Today professional service provider firms for law, finance, tax, and accounting – are also transforming their workplaces and organizational cultures to operate more like their progressive counterparts

Interior Design Inspiration
April 26, 2019

A Designer-approved São Paulo Itinerary

When you think of Brazil, nothing is more evident than thinking about its beaches, natural riches, and hospitable people. For these and others, Rio de Janeiro takes all the attention. But when you talk about design, urbanism and cosmopolitan capital, you cannot talk about São Paulo.

Interior Design Inspiration
March 12, 2019

Winter Interior Design Trends

COMING HOME... As the light slowly drains from the world and the winter breeze emerges, the holiday spirit awakens. Home becomes the vocal point, bringing together family and friends. The smell of nutmeg, cinnamon and freshly baked cookies, the scented candles and the cracking of the wood in the fire place make you want to cuddle up in a cozy plaid and relax …

Interior Design Styles
November 28, 2018

Wall Colour Ideas: The Right Colors – Ready for a Change?

Are you tired of always looking at monotone walls? Always the same boring colors, don’t you have enough of this? Here is a quick blog post where you can find some useful hints for painting your walls with the color that SUITS YOU THE BEST!

Interior Design Styles
November 16, 2018

Swiss start-up Upscale acquires 99chairs assets and expands to Germany

The Swiss start-up Upscale Interiors AG has bought together with entrepreneur and business angel Oliver Holy, the tech platform of the insolvent start-up 99chairs and put together a team in Berlin-Mitte with new and former 99chairs employees. Under the brand Upscale, the online interior design business is now being expanded in Germany.

Online Interior Design
October 25, 2018

5 simple spring decoration ideas to bring spring into your home

Welcome Spring! From the runaways to biggest trends in interior design industry, we are bringing you some great tips for decorating your home this spring.

Interior Design Styles
March 17, 2018

Summer Party - How to Make it Perfect!

How to prepare the perfect Summer Party!

Online Interior Design
June 20, 2018

Office Interior Design: 5 Questions To Answer When Planning For An Office Space

What is your ideal home office interior design? Answer to some of the most common questions before your start your home office design project.

Interior Design Styles
March 29, 2018

Interview with Carina Kümmeke, CEO & Founder of Upscale Interiors

UPSCALE’s journey is like a ride on the fast train. The beauty of different style needs and personalities is what motivates us to do our best and help people design the life they love!

Online Interior Design
August 23, 2018

Furnishing a Kids’ Room: 5 Ideas for Creative Design

As we were all once children, we understand that it was a stage in our lives where our most impulsive decisions were made.

Interior Design Styles
September 20, 2018

UPSCALE PROJECTS: Birdhaus, Workspace and Social Club (Zürich, CH)

Birdhaus is a membership-based women’s club and co-working space located at the historic Hürlimann Areal. In this locality, women from all backgrounds and industries have the possibility to chat, have meetings or realize current projects. Interior design & web concept was designed by UPSCALE.

Interior Design Inspiration
October 21, 2018

Sip Sip Hooray! Discover our first Anniversary!

Recently, we celebrated the anniversary with the ones that are most important to us.

Online Interior Design
August 17, 2018
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