There are stately homes and former royal residences available for public viewing all over the UK. These provide a great day out and the opportunity to marvel over manicured gardens, pastoral authenticity, opulent adornments, and everything else that’s associated with authentic and traditional British lavishness. Our mind wonders to what it would have been like to live in former Britain. But with century-spanning furniture and timeless extravagant extras, you can make your home one of historic proportions.

You don’t need to emulate a specific time period in order to effectively work this trend in your home. The blend between authentic, rustic tradition and gold, luxurious, over-the-top adornments, seems to have had a place throughout all time periods.

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Mobile homes are appreciated worldwide for the flexibility and freedom they offer. But usually they’re more sporty, designed to reflect the lifestyle of their owners. Still, there are cases when sporty models don’t match the personality of the one driving it and something a little more elegant and retro is needed. It’s why models like Tonke Fieldsleeper are a nice option.

Tonke Fieldsleeper is a mobile home that has a rich polished wooden exterior and a chic retro look. The wood and the finish give it a rather elegant look and it’s easy to see why this is a unique design.

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Arched windows, as opposed to simple rectangular windows, have a certain special charm. They stand out with their shape and they are considered to be a very beautiful architectural detail. Even though they can be very beautiful without any other enhancements and additions, it’s important for the window treatments to also be chosen carefully in this case. There are several options you can explore.

You can have regular rods and curtains and cover the window just like a regular one

You could opt for a drapery rod which is a popular and classical option for all types of windows. You could either have a straight, linear rod or one that follows the curve of the windows. Another option would be to only cover one portion of the window, leaving the arch exposed. This way you get the privacy you need by only covering what’s necessary. By not hiding the upper window, you showcase the design and shape.

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A floral accent wall is the perfect way to invite spring into your home. Not only is this trend easy to implement, but it has a striking and show-stopping affect as well.  A simple change with a colossal impact; just how we like it!

Accent walls have soared in popularity over the past few years, and this is a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down either. Whether you decide to paint the wall in question or wallpaper it; you will find minimal difficulty in doing so. It only takes a few hours of work for an entire room to be transformed.

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This modern home that you see here is called Villa Piedad which could be translated as “mercy house”. It’s located in San Sebastián, Spain and it has a very interesting history. Originally, on this plot used to be a two-family house that was originally built in 1950. Later on, the house was divided up into 8 tiny flats. This villa is the result of rebuilding and redesigned one half of the under-roof space from the original structure.

The flat was a space with low ceilings and 5 tiny rooms. It was in very bad shape so the first solution was to demolish everything, including the roof. Then a square space was revealed. The 57 square meter space that you see now was created in 2010. It was a challenging project by architect Marta Badiola. The main goals were to convert the space into a livable home, to use it more appropriately and to give it a fresh and modern look.

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Located in Costa Brava, this beautiful house is a wonderful vacation home. Its design screams beauty but, at the same time, it’s extremely simple. The traditional construction of the house along with the nicely chosen details and accents make this a very inviting and cozy space, perfect for relaxation. The location is very nice as well. Sitting on the beach, the house has that relaxed feel that most beach houses do.

The vacation home is minimally decorated and this makes it feel very refreshing. Moreover, the design and structure are also perfect. The outdoor dining area is a wonderful feature. two benches with cozy cushions and a simple wooden table await the guests and invite them to socialize and to have a good time.

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