Design for the way you actually live.

Why this journal exists

Most decisions about a home are made by the people who live in it, usually without a designer, often on a budget and nearly always with a tape measure in one hand and a phone in the other. Much of the advice available to them is either aspirational photography with no explanation, or lists of products. We wanted something in between: guides that explain why a room works and give the numbers needed to make it work in your own home.

So each guide focuses on a real decision: how big the rug should be, how high to hang a pendant, which paint finish survives a hallway, how much space a dining chair needs. We explain the rule of thumb, where it comes from and when to break it.

What we cover

• Living rooms: layouts, sofas, rugs, coffee tables and hanging art.
• Bedrooms: layouts by room size, bedding fabrics and lighting for rest.
• Kitchens and dining: layouts, worktops, lighting and table sizes.
• Small spaces: studios, small bathrooms, entryways and rented homes.
• Colour and materials: paint colours and finishes, wood tones and natural materials.
• Design guides: lighting, curtains, shelves, home offices and planning a makeover.

Alongside the guides we build free planning tools, starting with calculators for paint, rug sizes and curtains, and keep a gallery of interiors grouped by room.

The editorial team

Guides are researched, written and edited by the PINKNINA LIVING editorial team. Before publishing we cross-check measurements and recommendations against manufacturer guidance, published ergonomic and building standards and established interior design references, and we prefer ranges over single "correct" numbers, because rooms and people vary.

We are not a design studio and do not sell design services, furniture or products. We do not accept payment for coverage and do not use affiliate links. The site is funded by advertising, which is always labelled and kept separate from editorial content.

Read the details in our editorial policy.

Our point of view

A home should feel like the people who live in it

Trends come and go, but a room built around your own routines, collections and memories never goes out of date. Our guides start from how a space is used and leave the styling to you.

Restraint, warmth and good materials

We favour a calm palette, natural materials and fewer, better pieces, but our guides are written to work for any style. A rule about clearances is the same whether your sofa is minimalist or maximalist.

Longevity is the most sustainable choice

Keeping, repairing and reusing what you have usually beats replacing it. Where it matters, we say when a cheaper or simpler option will do.