Located in Israel, on the edge of two towns, one Arab and one Jewish, this house makes a powerful statement. It rises like a giant modern sculpture from the ground and yet it doesn’t overpower its surroundings. Instead its stone-clad walls and overall aesthetic pay homage to the beautiful land that stretches all around it....
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Having a fireplace without a mantel is like owning a sofa without the throw pillows. The opportunity is there and it is clear that the sofa would look better with the throw pillows, but all you have to do is add them. Take a look at these 30 tips to DIY and decorate your fireplace...
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The bike storage ideas that most of us are used to are actually quite outdated and we don’t even realize it. The topic is very vast with some concepts and ideas so simple and clever we just had to share them with you today. With such a wide range of solutions available on the market,...
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There’s never a perfect time to start growing potted plants. You just have to want it and then it all starts to take shape. A pallet planter can make things easier, as pallets are a great source of material to use if you want to build a planter stand or a vertical garden. It just...
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How to wash pillows without ruining them can be quite the hassle. This is a question that is asked every single day and with good reason. People want to make the most of what they have and take care of it too. So if you also have questions on how to wash pillows or how...
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The weather has definitely colder in many regions, but before you pack away all the deck furniture, think about how you can restyle your deck or patio for the colder months. Depending on where you live, you may be able to spend time in your outdoor living space throughout the whole winter. If you live...
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Originally designed and built in 1962 by Roger Lee, this mid-century modern house from Stanford, US recently went through a complete renovation and expansion. The project was completed in 2020 and the new design was created by studio Klopf Architecture. The original vision of the design was preserved and integrated into the new and improved...
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Terracotta doesn’t need much of an explanation. However, do you know what it is and how to use it? The hue it’s warm and organic it’s almost a necessity in certain regions that share rich, natural colors. Matching your abode with your scenery is an inspiring decision. Even if you live in Alaska, you could...
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Pool house plans can be difficult to come by these days. After all, pandemic aside, people usually prefer to go out somewhere nice rather than stay at home and enjoy their own space most of the time. But maybe that’s because they haven’t found the best pool house plans for their space. Maybe, with a...
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While planting trees and keeping your grass green is crucial for a happy yard, so can adding something like a lean to shed to help keep things tidy. While this isn’t the only storage option, it is definitely one of the best. It can be just as important to ensure that you have enough storage...
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Choosing your living room style can be one of the most exciting things about designing your home. But it can also be one of the most frustrating. After all, this is an important room where you’ll be entertaining guests. There are quite a few different design living room styles attached to the living room. In...
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Storage is not something we usually associate with the words beauty or style and most often we try to hide a storage box instead of putting on display. But why should that be? Why not take a different approach instead? That’s actually the main topic we’re going to focus on right now: decorative storage boxes...
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Christmas is in the air. Some people like buying gifts while others enjoy drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace. But I think we all can agree, that Christmas lights are one of the best parts of the holiday. You can’t get through one Christmas season without seeing lights around every corner. The entire world seems...
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Picture this: a small house, open concept kitchen and living room, with a cozy bedroom or two and a cute bathroom. It’s all you really need to be happy and there’s a ton of cool ideas for personalizing and decorating it in a way that suits your style. First through let’s talk about some of...
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A modern, eclectic renovation of an Edwardian home in West London has created an exuberant residence that celebrates travel. Inspired by the homeowners’ love of their time spent in Mykonos in Greece, Tulum in Mexico, and Copenhagen in Denmark, the walls became a canvas for the couple to convey their colorful lives. Homeowner Eric Jafari...
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We’re beginning to feel it in the air and see it on the trees. Summer is coming. We spend our Saturday mornings weeding the garden and mowing the lawn before the sun gets too hot and then host parties on the patio once the stones cool off. It is time to start thinking of ways...
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When you’re striving to encourage an all-natural home, you quickly realize that some things are easy and some things are hard, like scents for instance. Summer scents are easy to produce naturally in your home because so many DIY cleaning solutions require citrus and lavender. But when it comes to making your home smell like...
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There are many reasons why you’d be looking for good home decor stores. Perhaps you’re buying a new house or redoing your current home. Or maybe you just want to update one piece of home decor. No matter the reason, we have got you covered. Because after you decide what you are looking for, or...
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A living room’s design is influenced by a lot of different factors. The size, shape, layout, materials and color palette all matter in their own unique way and the design strategies differ in each case based on all of these elements and more. What tends to stand out the most is the color palette, even...
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Houses can be beautiful in a lot of different ways. Their cute style, architecture, the landscaping around them and many other details can influence our perception over the entire project. Today we’re having a look at 30 beautiful houses from all over the world, each different and beautiful in its own unique way. 30...
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What are the most common issues found during a home inspection? When you’re excited to buy a new home you have your heart set on, it’s easy not to notice the flaws that could lead to extremely costly repairs. That’s why home inspection exists: for a moderate sum of money, you can avoid spending thousands...
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Pumpkins are, indeed, a symbol of autumn but they are not the only things you can use as decorations. Dried corn and corn stalks are quite popular and versatile as well. There are lots of things you can do with them. The great thing about using corn stalks and dried corn in fall decorations is...
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There are limited flooring options available today. It would be difficult for the average person to name a dozen different flooring options. This is quite strange due to the time that has passed since we started laying floors. But it’s true! There aren’t all that many good flooring options available today. However, the ones that...
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Live edge or natural edge wood has become increasingly popular in the furniture industry lately. Some designers consider such furniture to be rustic but there’s more to it than that. A live edge dining table or coffee table, for instance, can look awesome no matter where you put it, whether it’s a contemporary living room,...
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Home gyms have been a thing for quite some time to help people reach their fitness goals, but it was only recently that they took off and became inspiring ideas more popular than ever. With many gyms out of order or inaccessible over the past couple of years, working out at your own home gym...
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Fireplaces are one of the greatest luxuries for any homeowner. You can use them all year round in cold climates and in the winter almost everywhere. They look amazing and add an entirely new aesthetic. But there is one part of the fireplace that is often overlooked by homebuyers. The damper. The fireplace damper is...
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When winter is just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of heating system you’re going to use. There are many different heating systems but many of them use an expansion tank. Water heaters and boilers alike use an expansion tank. These are both similar as they are used to heat...
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There are many ways to give a space the warmth and charm it needs in order to feel like a home. You can do it with color, a special selection of materials and finishes, personalized decorations, textiles or pleasant lighting. The list is a lot longer than that and these elements can be mixed and...
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By definition, a pantry is “a small room or closet in which food, dishes, and utensils are kept.” While the definition (or, frankly, the very idea) of a pantry may not be the most glamorous part of your home design, the functional pantry can still be a stylish space. Whether your kitchen pantry is a...
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It’s easy to get caught up in interior design and exterior paint but when it comes to ensuring that the house you are buying is in good condition, that can easily fall aside if it isn’t obvious. This can be taken care of by a good home inspector. A good home inspector will do everything...
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With many wall texture types available, finding one that’s perfect for your home can be a challenge. Choosing a wall type is a commitment. Most people will begin by searching online for “drywall texture companies near me,” which is a good place to start. However, if you want to go deeper, you’ll need the right...
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Each and every season is beautiful in its own way and living in an area where you can enjoy all four of them is definitely wonderful. Fall is one of my personal favorites because it’s so cozy and a wonderful source of inspiration for all sorts of DIY projects and crafts. This year we’re bringing...
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Heating your home in the winter is of utmost importance. Without heat, your family can suffer greatly, so it’s very important to ensure all of your HVAC equipment is working well before winter rolls around. Winterizing, in general, is crucial but the most important thing of all is to check your heating system. If you...
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The classic image of the getaway cabin made out of logs and wooden planks has been engrained in our minds for so long that it takes us a while to realize there’s so many more styles and designs that cabins can have. The design and overall structure of the off grid cabin has evolved over...
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You know it’s fall when you start thinking about hanging a wreath on your front door. But don’t go to the wreath store just yet. This year, how about you craft the fall wreath yourself? With so many beautiful, lovely and interesting ideas and variations you can try, it would be a shame to settle...
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Floating cabinets are a unique blend of functionality and style. They bring together the best features of these two concepts by being versatile, modular, practical and exciting. They also have the added benefits of a lightweight appearance and adjustability. Let’s see them being incorporated into a few interior designs. 20 Interior design ideas featuring floating...
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Taking care of everything in your home and your yard can be quite a lot of work. But the most work is remembering everything that needs to be done. Have you thought about waterproofing your wood surfaces? Waterproof wood isn’t natural in the home nor in the yard. So it’s important to take care of...
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In general we think of buildings as being very stable structures that take over the area surrounding them becoming the defining feature in their particular context. However, they’re more dynamic than we give them credit, both literally and figuratively. The houses that we’re about to look at feature unique designs with all sorts of unexpected...
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The idea of luxury bedroom in interior design can be transmitted in a variety of different ways. A space can look and feel luxurious for multiple reasons which gives designers a diversity of strategies to choose from for each individual project. Here’s a few of the weapons they have at their disposal: The defining attributes...
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When it comes to heating and cooling your home, you want to have the best of the best. But sometimes, it’s really not the heating or cooling unit that’s the problem, but improper maintenance that is the problem. One of the most common problems with radiators is that they aren’t bled often enough. Radiators need...
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Designing and decorating the nursery room is always fun and beautiful but not nearly as easy as it may seem. First of all, you have to make a choice. Will it be a décor that matches the rest of the house or will it be cheerful and playful, full of color? There are lots of...
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Beverly Hills is synonymous with luxury and that’s especially true when it comes to real estate. With a high concentration of celebrities and other high-net-worth individuals, it’s not surprising that the proportion of expensive homes being bought, sold and rented is higher than in many other areas of the country — double the median house...
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The price of building materials seems to be skyrocketing these last couple of years. So figuring up prices isn’t easy. However, when figuring prices you can still go by the charts of how things are changing. The best way to find your exact price is to contact the person or company you’re going to be...
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If you think birds are cute and you also like coffee this project is just perfect for you. It’s a cute little birdhouse that you can make out of a repurposed coffee can, something to hang from the branches of a tree in your backyard and for the local birds to call a home. The...
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Fall is once again making its presence noticed and soon the trees will start shedding their colorful leaves and the whole landscape will change. With it, the ambiance in our homes changes too. Suddenly the space feels cozier and we find ourselves thinking of all sorts of charming little projects that embrace the bountiful autumn...
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In spite of all of the rain and cool weather, we find autumn to be very charming. There’s much to love about it and we’re not referring only to the beautiful foliage although this seems to be the season’s main attraction. We love the colors of the autumn and the idea of bringing them indoors...
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Repurposing is one of the greatest things about being a homeowner. You can take something one person sees as trash and turn it into a treasure that no one can deny. Repurposed wood is a jewel to be treasured. Pallets are one of the most underrated materials that can easily be repurposed. You can usually...
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The bathroom and the tiles go hand in hand and some would say one isn’t really complete without the other. Most often than not this is true as tiles are found in most bathrooms in various different forms and proportions. In each case a decision has to be made regarding the type of tile, the...
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When I recently began researching craft tables for our new place, I quickly realized that there aren’t a ton of clean, modern craft table options out there–especially ones with a taller height to comfortably accommodate standing while crafting. (Because let’s be serious, crafting is not always a sitdown hobby!) So I decided to take matters into my own hands and modify pre-made components...
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After an action-packed summer, fall seems to come at just the right time to slow down the pace a little bit. To relax. To enjoy the crisp air and cool evenings. It’s a perfect season to throw a few parties, what with the fall holidays and all. It’s also a lovely time to simply gather...
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It’s always fun to find new types of furniture that work so well in your home. Especially when those furniture pieces save space and work as a multi-purpose item that you can use all year round, no matter the season. Today, we’re all about the sleeper ottoman and everything it can do for your space....
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Laying tile is not an easy job. That’s why having as many proper tools as possible is important. You want to ensure that you have everything that you need before you begin in order to make the job as easy as possible. Today, we’re going to talk about grout floats and how important they are...
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A house truly becomes a home not when you put in the furniture but when you start adding all the little details and accessories that give it character. Handmade items are particularly effective at making a home look charming and feel lived in. One of these things could be a decorative tray. 14 Decorative Tray...
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From Suri to Apple, the trend of naming your child a unique and somewhat odd name is the going thing for celebrities. Just ask Elon Musk whose darling we still have trouble remembering her name. But this trend isn’t just for celebrities. If you want your child to grow up feeling independent, unique, and special,...
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When it comes to health and relaxation, we’ll do about anything for our bodies. Hence the fact that acupuncture is so popular despite the ever-present fear of needles that humans have. Heat can be the same way. While we don’t generally pull ourselves towards heat on a hot summer day, saunas are often used to...
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Heating and cooling systems are vital to every household. Heat strokes and hypothermia are major concerns during unpredictable weather conditions and should be safeguarded against at all costs. Winter is fast approaching, so it wouldn’t hurt if you started thinking about how an indirect water heater compares to others on the market. Water heaters are paired...
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Decorating for fall can be a lot of fun. The warm days of summer are gone and it’s time to get cozy and ready for the change of seasons. Making creative and unique fall projects is an enjoyable way to decorate your home. I created these square pumpkins, which are a funky and different option for fall. Supplies...
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This is such a fun time of the year…the leaves are changing and temperatures are dropping. Traditionally, fall home decor tends to be bright and colorful with lots of reds and oranges reflecting the hues that Mother Nature splashes across the horizon. But sometimes, going a neutral route with fall decoration can be a breath...
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The smells of Fall and Thanksgiving are probably my favorite part of the season. Along with the gorgeous leaf colors. And the crisp bite in the air. Okay, so there’s lots to love about Fall…including this super fast and easy DIY candle project. It looks great for the season and smells even better. (Bonus, you...
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Succulents are a huge decorating trend right now. They’re everywhere, due in large part to the rising popularity of terrariums and succulents’ place in those. But this DIY pumpkin succulent project is a fun, simple, and unique twist on the standard terrarium. It’s perfect for fall and Thanksgiving holiday décor – use these on your...
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Fall is such a warm, inviting, cozy time of year, and fall décor inherently reflects that. If you love the spicy warmth of pumpkin orange mixed with a little bit of crispness, you’re going to love creating your very own (faux) pumpkin patch in a dome. This DIY is kind of like a fall-time terrarium…in...
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Do you have furniture that you’re not using anymore but are struggling to find a way to get rid of it? This happens all of the time when people move to a new place or simply upgrade their furniture. That’s why many charities have decided to offer furniture donation pickups. While not all furniture thrift...
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It may seem unimportant to find out the typical measurements of everything in your home. In some cases, it can be. But when you’re short on space or want to scale correctly, finding the correct sizes is important. Today, we’re going to figure the sizes of different types of microwaves because, in today’s world, almost...
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We typically associate balconies with small apartments where they serve as the best way one can connect with the outdoors and the surroundings without leaving the house. But even given how important the balcony is in this context we find it difficult to actually decorate it and to make it look and feel like part...
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It may seem silly, but learning about the different types of home decor items, no matter how menial, is important. Doing so can help you find the right items for you even when it seems like everyone is using something else. Today, our focus is on curtain hooks. Yes, those curtain hooks. You see, this...
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Your outdoor living space should be a comfortable environment year-round. Low temperatures can dampen outdoor enjoyment, sending your guests scurrying indoors. With a tabletop patio heater you’ll never want to come inside. The small heater safeguards against cold weather, providing you and your guests with a warm outdoor atmosphere. In a rush? Here’s our shortlist...
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Whenever you buy a new home, it can be overwhelming trying to find out everything that you need to do. Especially if you are moving to a new state and have all sorts of stuff to do when it comes to that. But one thing that is important is looking into home warranty companies that...
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Are you getting ready to build a shower or perhaps you are simply playing with the idea? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. We have gathered some amazing vertical tile shower projects to show you that they can work wonders. Why vertical tile shower? Because horizontal tiles are far more popular than vertical...
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Every season is exciting in its own way. Fall brings with it a wonderful feeling of coziness and warmth, in spite of the fact that the weather actually gets colder. Trees shed their leaves and nature changes its colors, revealing beautiful shades of red, orange, brown, and yellow. These changes inspire us to decorate our...
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DIY can grant you some of the best works of art, the most practical solutions, and the most amazing memories you’ll ever have. But as the saying goes, “too much of anything is a bad thing.” This is true for DIY as well. While there are plenty of projects that are perfect for doing yourself, others...
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There are two families to memorize when designing your home. There are the elements of art and the principles of design. A lot of people get these two confused and sometimes even merge them. But they are separate families that can both be implemented into interior design, creating the elements of interior design or the...
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A perfect reading chair is one you can sit in for hours and you can’t know that until you actually use it for some time. However, there are still some key elements to look for when searching for the ultimate reading chair. For example, look for an upholstered chair that provides good support for your...
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There are many reasons why you’d be looking for furniture. You could be remodeling your home, you could be building a new house, or you could just want to switch out a piece or two in your home. The reason doesn’t matter because it all comes down to where to buy the furniture and what...
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Walk-in showers are elegant and functional for any bathroom. Whether you also have a bathtub or just this area, your décor will be functional and chic. It will also give your bathroom a modern appeal and it will give you the possibility to efficiently use the space you have available. Get creative or find some...
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Fireplaces are useful for heating spaces but, more often than not, their role is a decorative one. A lot of people who have functional fireplaces into their homes rarely actually use them. Of course, this applies to traditional or rustic fireplace designs and not so much to modern fireplaces. That being said, more often than...
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A sunroom is also called a sun parlor, sun porch or sun lounge and it’s a structure usually built onto the side of a house. It allows you to admire and to enjoy the surroundings and the views while being sheltered and protected from rain, wind and other weather conditions. The name is very suggestive...
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“Seaglass is symbolic for the magic of transformation.” Do you know who said that? Mother Teresa. And it’s true. Sea Glass is is a symbol of renewal and healing as a metaphor for life with so much history. Because this piece of sea glass was once a piece of a bottle to pollute the ocean...
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These days there are so many different types of designs styles that it is nearly impossible to keep up with them all. Modern and contemporary are very closely related and in most cases, they are directly related. But when it comes to interior design, contemporary and modern are quite different. It’s important to know the...
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It’s pumpkin season and that means we get to have fun decorating our homes with this fruit, not just on Halloween but also throughout the season. Pumpkin carving can sure be fun but if you don’t want to deal with all that mess or you want to avoid using sharp utensils, there’s a great alternative...
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Of all the great DIY decorations and projects to celebrate fall with, we like wreaths the most. They’re incredibly versatile as they can be displayed in lots of interesting ways and places and they can be made out of pretty much anything. Naturally, we’ve prepared a bunch of fall wreath design ideas that we’d...
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As one of the core rooms in the house, the bedroom has gotten lots of attention over time and tons of different design and decorating ideas have been created for it. Today we’re exploring a bunch of bedroom design ideas for couples, looking at some of the main elements that should be included here as...
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Right now you’re probably what’s so special about a nursery bookshelf anyway. Although at its core it’s still just a simple, regular shelf, there are a few small details and characteristics which may or may not interfere with that. For example, a nursery bookshelf tends to be smaller than other types of shelves or to...
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Firewood racks are very rarely the subject of discussion these days but that doesn’t mean they’re not still needed. In fact, it’s very important to have a proper and practical way of storing all the firewood if you have a wood-burning fireplace, a stove or a fire pit out in the yard. There are many...
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We all have small struggles in life and big questions we ask no one in particular. We’ve found some of the most daunting problems and answered them all right here! All of them relate to your home and what goes on inside of it. While they may not all relate to interior design, they do...
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Whether you use them to store and organize books, for display or as space fillers, bookshelves are very versatile and provide lots of unique and interesting opportunities for designing and decorating the space around them in cool ways. With that in mind, let’s check out a few inspiring ways for decorating with bookshelves or the...
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A nightstand can be a perfect DIY project for a beginner because it’s a small and simple piece of furniture and you can have a lot of fun customizing and personalizing the design. Think of it as a mini-table or as a tiny cabinet. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you...
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Have you been thinking about renovating or remodeling your home but don’t want to put in the money or the effort? Well, there are plenty of ways that you can update your home and improve it without lifting a hammer. Today, we’re going to take a look at a few ways you can update your...
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Vaulted ceilings are known, formally and informally, by many names in modern design (such as cathedral ceilings, raised ceilings, high ceilings, to name a few). The concept behind vaulted ceilings, stems back thousands of years. Let’s take a closer look at vaulted ceilings – their definition, history, pros and cons, and some inspiring design implementations....
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Everyone wants a nice bathroom because everyone wants to have a nice house. The first thing that you should do if you want a nicer bathroom is to make your bathroom look bigger, especially if it is a small bathroom. There are plenty of ways to make a small bathroom look bigger and we are...
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Classic reds are passionate and dramatic. They work well with traditional styles but they also know how to jazz up more eccentric, eclectic or modern genres as well. But what colors go with red? Which neutrals can tame a wild cherry or what feminine shades can jive well with a sultry tone? We’re sharing 20...
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The coming of a new season is always exciting because it changes everything, not just the weather but also the way we feel and the way we decorate our homes. Right now autumn is comfortably settling in, making its presence noticed. That means it’s time to rediscover the beauty of fall table centerpieces and decorations...
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Looking for a unique handmade gift idea? Or perhaps you’re in need of some great DIY wall art ideas for your home. Either way, this DIY map string art with an industrial vibe is sure to get you inspired! You can create virtually any shape or picture with string art, and a few simple twists...
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Crib sheets are a necessity when it comes to a successful nursery. And, as is the case with all things baby-related, you’ll need plenty of them. If you’re having a hard time finding crib sheets that match your nursery décor, or if you have excess fabric that you’d love to use up, one great option...
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Concrete is a hot material right now in all aspects of architecture and home design. While it once was expected and appropriate to cover the concrete foundation of one’s home with some “suitable” flooring material, those days are gone. Polished concrete floors are chic and sophisticated and are often considered the prime flooring surface for...
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Roman shades are a type of window covering that stands out from other more standard shades through the fact they have a smooth surface when they’re open. They also stack up evenly and form these delicate folds which look lovely on most types of fabric. Surprisingly, there’s not a single type of design for all...
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The history of the loveseat can be traced back to the 1600s when they were basically just larger chairs that noblewomen used to sit on to arrange their puffy dresses. Around that time they also became popular with couples which enjoyed the privacy these seats offered, hence the “loveseat” name which stuck. Today a loveseat...
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The announcement came a few weeks ago that Canada was once again opening its borders to Americans. With this announcement came the question, “can Americans move to Canada?” Well, the short answer is yes. But since the pandemic won’t last forever, let us take a breather and talk about the basics of moving to Canada...
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Living room decor ideas offer inspiration and guidance. Interior design isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable. After you choose a theme, follow through with it as the results could surprise you. Interior designers will tell you that toom decor depends on those who use the space. According to a report from...
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Making your house a home is the most important thing you can do after you ensure that your house is safe. This means picking out the best furniture, hanging family pictures on the walls, and displaying all of your favorite things. When displaying your favorite things, you need to find the perfect shelves to do...
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Few things are comfortable to sit on and read a book or watch a movie as a bean bag. There is something about the tiny beads inside that take the shape of your body and make you feel like you’re sitting on a piece of furniture that was molded to your shapes. But what if...
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