Whether your garden design is formal, with obvious routes, or is more open and informal, directing people so that they don’t trample all over your garden can be desirable. Lawns remain ever popular for both front and rear gardens, so constructing a pathway that either leads up to your front door, or one that runs...
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The mantel is the piece that always gets festive whenever there’s a special occasion. On Halloween it gets decorated with pumpkins and other themed items, on Christmas it gets a wreath or Christmasy decorations and Valentine’s Day it gets decorated with hearts and romantic elements. There are all sorts of mantel decorations that you can...
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There are lots of things that you build by yourself and then use in your home. One example would be a coat rack. It’s a very useful and practical thing to have a home and when you’re building yourself you get to choose the dimensions, the design, the shape and to actually solve your storage...
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When you decide to sell your house you have to try to make it as desirable as possible to the costumers. You have to try to detach yourself from all the memories and feeling you have when you look at your house, to stop regarding it as a home and more like a product that...
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A home often feels empty without wall art. It’s a detail that lets us express ourselves in the form of art and it has many faces. For example, DIY wall art is quite popular but different styles suit different rooms and types of decors. If you want to create something original you can use postcards...
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For the landscape designer, there are some truly beautiful climbing plants to choose from that can be trained up trees, trellises or even suspended from hanging pots. Using climbing plants that extend a traditional border’s height will add structure to a garden design. However, for most of us the sight of a climbing plant, in...
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While it’s true that we all wish to feel safe in the privacy of our home, to know that those walls separate us from everything that’s happening outside, we also want to feel like a part of the whole picture. There’s also lots of beauty outside and we want to be able to admire it....
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The purpose of having a home office is that of being able to retreat into a quiet and peaceful space where you can work and put your thoughts in order without being interrupted or distracted. It’s why certain rooms or spaces of the house are more suited to be transformed into a home office. It’s...
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Jewelry boxes are nice and beautiful, both for storage and for display. However, they don’t work particularly well for necklaces. For these lovely pieces of jewelry you need something else. They have to seat tidy and neat so you can easily choose and take the one that better suits you that particular moment. There are...
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Washi tape originated in Japan and it’s a type of masking tape made of paper that comes in lots and lots of colors and patterns. It’s used for all sorts of DIY projects including artwork, gift wrapping, wall decoration and anything that could use a touch of color. Here are a few examples of projects...
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We all like our home to look nice and organized. We like our clothes, accessories and shoes to be stored in a closet, out of sight but still easy to find. But we all have different ideas when it comes to choosing a closet style. Some people prefer walk-in closets while others enjoy the armoires...
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We often encounter challenges when we deal with all the things that need to be stored in our home. But for every item that needs to be stored there is usually a designated space and a storage solution that await to be discovered. Open shelves, drawers and secret compartments are just a few examples but...
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There are all sorts of criteria that we use to catalogue all the impressive buildings and projects throughout the world. This time we’ve decided that a top with 10 Of The Most Expensive Buildings In The World would be an interesting topic so we’ve gathered information and this is what we came up with: 1....
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When designing their home, most people have in mind their own comfort and well as their guests’. So unless the space is a problem, most homes would have a guest room or a separate guest house for their visitors, a place where they can feel welcomed during their visits. Everyone wants their guests to feel...
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If you were to picture the perfect home office it probably wouldn’t be a tiny space in the corner of your bedroom or living room nor a repurposed closet. Those are still fine solutions but only when you don’t have enough space for a real office. So how about a garden shed office? It would...
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Some of the most spectacular DIY projects involved taking an old piece of furniture and giving it a new identity or using something as simple and useless as a pallet and turning it into something functional and amazing. Reclaimed wood furniture is very interesting mostly because it has a history and this makes it charming...
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A beautiful staircase has the potential of becoming a stunning focal point in any home. In fact, the staircase is an accent piece by nature. It has been an eye-catching element from the beginning and, as its design evolved over the years, its status never changed. In fact, it became more and more important and...
More imagesA small apartment or house always comes with certain challenges. They can’t exactly be considered disadvantages since not everyone sees them as a minus. Moreover, there are many ways in which these challenges can be overcome. For example, a small apartment will have to be furnished carefully, taking into consideration every little detail. But if...
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The bed is one of those items that you can’t live without, regardless what type of home you have. But this must-have comes in many forms and styles, just like any other piece of furniture. There are lots of different types of beds, some of them very popular and some interesting but rarer.Alcove beds, for...
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Fireplaces have served as focal points of attention in homes ever since they first became a thing. Sure, the circumstances have changed and so have the interior design strategies and styles but the principle is more or less the same one. In the recent years, hanging fireplaces became more and more popular. These sculptural features...
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When describing the dream home, we each have in mind our own ideas and designs. We are all unique and different and this is why each person envisions a space differently. Some people like to keep things simple and classical while others prefer a more adventurous solution. This has sometimes resulted in the creation of...
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Green roofs, often referred to as living roofs, are the roofs that are either partially or completely covered with vegetation planted over a waterproofing membrane. There are several advantages both of environmental and financial matter that come with having a green roof.They serve several purposes such as absorbing rainwater, providing insulation as well as lowering...
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In the case of a home office it’s not necessarily about the size but about the atmosphere and the décor. This should be a space where you feel comfortable, where you feel inspired and where you can seek peace and quiet whenever you need it. It should be a small retreat inside your home, designed...
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There are lots of myths that we believe to be true and that we’ve heard from our parents or from someone else and passed onto our friends and children. But while doing so, we didn’t bother to check if those are actually true. As it turns out, some of the most common household myths were...
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It’s not uncommon for old buildings to be converted into something else. Often, commercial spaces gets transformed into beautiful private residences and become lofts but it’s also possible for other types of buildings to be converted. For example, there are numerous examples of water cleaning stations or even churches that have become amazing homes. We’ve...
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Everyone could think of one or two things to add to a list of green bedroom ideas. When it comes to interior design, it’s only natural to grab inspiration from fashion’s biggest must-do’s and try to incorporate them into your home. So, let’s focus on your bedroom. How do you make it a great place...
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Sparkly bits of festive decoration, tinsel is one of the most fun and vibrant holiday home accessories. You can adorn the tree with the shiny strands, but you can also make a lot of others things and places sparkle with a bit of Christmas cheer. So, let us show you how! With all it’s vibrant...
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Have you ever been itching to do some sort of creative arts project but, for whatever reason, didn’t? Maybe purchasing supplies wasn’t in the budget, or specific ideas were scarce, or time was limited, or color options were a challenge. If this has been you in the past, may I suggest using paint chips as...
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A hallway makes for a great place to hang some pictures of friends and family. Hallways, landings and corridors can be featureless rooms sometimes, so a few pictures can enliven the space. You don’t need to stick to portraits, although these are always popular. Why not create some calming moods by hanging landscape pictures. Abstract...
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I’ve always found climbing in bed an activity that’s somewhat fun and unusual. I’m not talking only about bunk beds, although these are the most popular beds you climb in. But there are also other alternatives and they are quite similar, although very unique in their design. Here are a few examples. We’re going to...
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The coffee table is often the focal point of the living room. It’s a piece that sits in the center and automatically catches your eye. Lately it has become more of a decorative element that a functional one and sometimes it’s even features sculptural forms that make it a unique accent piece. We have selected...
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A home theatre, as the name suggests, is basically a theatre built in a home. It’s usually a separate room furnished with a comfortable sofa or with several armchairs and that also features a large screen. The idea is to try to create a real cinema experience at home, which is why this room is...
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Even though it’s uncommon, some people prefer to live underground, literary. It’s an interesting alternative to regular homes and, whether it’s a decision based on style, personal preferences and the wish to recreate an image from a movie, living in any of these homes must be unique. You will be surprised to see how similar...
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There are lots of hotels all over the world and they are all different. Some hotels are the cozy and modest type while others are imposing and sophisticated. But there’s also a different category that includes those hotels that stop you on your tracks and when you see them all you say is “wow”. These...
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Stainless steel fixtures and accessories are very common and very appreciated in the kitchen. This material presents a series of characteristics that are very difficult to reproduce and to put together through other methods. A very common element in most modern and contemporary kitchens is the stainless steel kitchen island. It’s functional, durable, easy to...
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A while ago we made a list with tools that every homeowner should have (12 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have) and it included all sorts of useful things, from the common screwdriver to the power drill. This time we decided to focus more on specifics so we made a list with measuring tools which we...
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The term Loft is generally used to describe an upper storey or attic in a building, in other words the space directly under the roof. A loft apartment, on the other hand, refers to a large adaptable open space, often a former industrial building or other type of space converted for residential use. This freedom...
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A bed without a headboard is like a bird without wings. It’s incomplete and it almost looks sad, asking for something more. The headboard completes the bed and, even if they don’t share the same design, material or even color, they still complement each other. But not all headboards share the same characteristics. Some are...
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Leaving aside the fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, having a good, dynamic start can dictate how your entire day will be like. So don’t ignore the importance of a pleasant breakfast table and a pleasant atmosphere that can inspire you to have a great day. Breakfast nooks are very...
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The key to a fresh and colorful interior décor is to use indoor plants. They instantly change the atmosphere and add that kick your décor needs to stand out and to feel complete. There are lots of ways in which you can include plants into your home’s décor and don’t all involve the classical vases...
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Tray ceilings have the main role of breaking up the ordinary flat ceiling line and adding variation in height in order to create an architectural look. A tray ceiling can be either inverted or recessed and can also be plain, ornate, subtle or dramatic. Depending on the atmosphere you are trying to create in the...
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As we’ve mentioned before, DIY projects are a great way of personalizing your home. They allow you add a personal touch to the décor and they also allow you to choose the design, shape, size, color, etc. in the bedroom, this is a very welcomed detail because this room needs to be especially inviting, cozy...
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An original and unique interior is defined not only by the pieces used to make it but also by the ability of finding new ways of including them in the décor and ways of repurposing all sorts of items. It’s important to be creative and to think outside of the box. You can repurpose and...
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There’s no doubt that the kitchen island is a crucial element in any kitchen, regardless of the style of the décor, the size or the location. Most often, the island is the focal point of the kitchen décor. This is partially due to the fact that it is placed in the center and takes a...
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Those compact wooden knife racks are very popular very accessible in terms of price. However, they’re not the only options and surely not the best. You’re probably familiar with magnetic knife racks. They’re a much simpler version of the wooden knife rack and they also present a number of other advantages as well. We’re going...
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Every room has a central element that defines it. For the kitchen, that element is almost every time the kitchen island. It’s the piece that brings everything together, the piece that sits in the center and maintains an organized décor. The role of the kitchen island is not very specific. It’s a multifunctional element and...
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Bathrooms, even though they’re one of the most important rooms in any house or apartment, don’t usually get the attention they deserve. They’re intimate spaces where one can be alone and a space that often feels like sanctuary, like a safe space. So dare to spoil yourself by having a sumptuous bathroom where you can...
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Whether you have a cozy cottage or an imposing residence, the exterior is just as important as the interior. The first impression starts when you first see the pathway leading to the house or to the garden and the rest of the beautiful landscape. The pathway is a very important part of the outdoor landscape...
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Choosing the right table for your dining room is not easy. There are many elements you have to take into consideration before making a final decision. You first have to figure out where exactly it’s going to be placed and then you need to figure out the dimensions. The style is very important as well....
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Each color is unique in its own way. They all express something unique and they each have characteristics that no other color can replicate. But sometimes one color is simply not enough to express exactly what you want and to create the atmosphere you want. For that you have to combine.The possibilities of combining all...
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A new week-end is about to be here and since the weather doesn’t seem to be very friendly you’ll probably end up staying home. So while you do that you might as well try some of our DIY projects. For example, if you need a pendant lamp or chandelier or if you got tired of...
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Since mediaeval times, spiral staircase designs have been used in churches and castles and, for many, they represent a masterpiece of construction methods. Where homes suffer from limited floor space, spiral staircases provide a solution that modern architects use regularly. By comparison with a conventional flight of stairs, which need lots of space space and...
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The history of houses as we know them today began back in prehistoric days. Back then people used to live in trees. They then moved into caves and later they started building shelters. With time, they began to create more elaborate designs and to make larger and stronger houses for their families. By the 1500s...
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Bikes are becoming more and popular these days. People are starting to recognize their practicality. There are several advantages to using a bike. First of all, it’s much more practical in a busy city where parking spaces are always a problem and where traffic is horrible. Also, bikes are environmentally friendly so, if you’re concerned...
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I have often dreamed about going on a safari in Africa. That is because I like the thrill of hunting and the emotion of the expectation, not because I like killing. Actually I don’t know if I would be able to kill, but I would go on a safari just to admire God’s creatures and...
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Continuing the idea from our previous article we are now back with even more creative suggestions. So here are our new suggestions for DIY wall art. We hope you enjoy them and hopefully you’ll find something in there that suits your style. Maybe you could even recreate one of these project this weekend and either keep...
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Are you redecorating your home but can’t seem to find the right table to complete your décor? Don’t worry too much because there are plenty of alternatives. There’s always a DIY project that can help you out. For example, we just found these beautiful DIY tables and we’re sure there are plenty more where these...
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After giving you some tips on how to decorate a bedroom with black walls, we decided to continue on the same theme but by approaching a different color. Gray is a color that is usually associated with black (and white) so we’ll continue with this one. Grey is a color that, is used excessively, can...
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People realized some time ago that you cannot be brilliant in all fields of activity , but you can be great in only one and average in the others. So it is better to do what you do best and leave the rest for the specialists. So they soon realized that if you wanted to...
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We’re constantly concerned about space, mostly because we have lots of storage needs. It’s why we constantly come up with new and innovative ideas for saving space such as multifunctional furniture, built-in storage units, modular systems, etc. In the bathroom, however, saving space is not that simple because the fixtures and elements you need to...
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Garden sheds are very common and that’s because of their multiple functionalities. They can be used for storage for all the items you no longer have room for in your house but mostly for garden supplies and tools. Also, they commonly used for hobbies. They’re like a mini-home for all your collection items and memorabilia,...
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A while ago we presented you a top with 10 DIY kitchen backsplash ideas. Those were all inspiring but, in the meantime, we found some more. These are not necessarily DIY designs but they can be turned into such a project if you really like the idea. So here they are: 1. Rustic counter-to-ceiling backsplash....
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A bachelor pad is the one place where you can do whatever you want and that you can decorate how you please. That’s because you’re the only one that has to like it and the one that needs to like living in there. This means there are no rules for how to decorate your bachelor...
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Most often you can’t just detach yourself completely from your work so you have to bring it home with you. Whether it’s a rare thing or something you do all the time, you still need a space where you can work. But what happens when you don’t have the space for an office. Well…you don’t...
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You might not pay much attention to this detail but you probably have a few pencils on your desk that you always move from one place to another and always stumble upon. It would be much easier if you would just have something to store them in and get them out of the way. It...
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Coffee shops, regardless of where they’re located on the globe, always have something in common. It’s the coziness and warmth brought by the concept itself. Coffee shops are envisioned like a small and inviting space that smells like coffee and tastes like chocolate. Of course, each coffee shop has its own characteristics in terms of...
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Autumn may not be your favorite season, with all the rain and cold weather that comes with it, but it does have its own advantages. In a way similar to spring, fall redecorates the entire world in new colors and brings a whole new set of beautiful ornaments, perfect for making our homes cozy and...
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If you work from home or if you have a hobby or passion or simply something specific that you like to do, then you could really benefit from a personal home office or craft room. This would be the place where you can work without being disturbed or distracted. The interior design you choose should...
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The rolling pin is a lot more versatile than it lets you know at first. You can use in more than one way and not just for making delicious cookies and treats. A surprising use for the rolling pin involves the creation of graphical and unique patterns on fabric or paper. The rolling pin acts...
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Here’s an interesting idea. When you can’t make up your mind about the pendant lamp or lighting fixture you should choose for a particular room, maybe it would be better and simpler to just have a minimal fixtures hanging from the wire. You can make it look interesting and original and it allows you to...
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No matter where you live or how big your home is, there are some problems that we all have. For example, all homes become cluttered at some point. It’s not something you can prevent entirely, although, if you have the time, cleaning the house daily can help. But even so, the problem persists. We’ve decided...
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Looking for a project to tackle this weekend? How about a DIY serving tray. It’s definitely a useful thing to have in any home. It makes breakfasts in bed so much more enjoyable. Maybe you already have a serving tray which could use a makeover. In this case, you’re looking in the right place. Take...
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Of all the things you could build for your home, shoe storage units are among the easiest and most diverse options. There are so many ways in which you can create storage for shoes the list can go on and on. We’ve only gathered a few ideas. They range from simple shelves to more complex...
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Twine is just the thing you need when you want to emphasize texture. Twine is used in a lot of DIY projects, sometimes even being the main materials and the focus on the entire project. Today we’ll take a look at a few such examples, revealing all the ways in which twine can be used...
More imagesSwedish interiors are famous for their simplicity and elegance. They manage to achieve greatness with very few elements. The color palette includes a lot of white and strong contrast but without mixing too many colors, textures of patterns. Still, the result is a cozy and inviting interior with an airy look and a sense of...
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The first thing that I bought when I moved into my home was a coat rack because we did not have a closet to store the clothes, so we suddenly realized coat racks are actually important, even if most of the times nobody notices them. Well, this Grid Coat Rack is a bit unusual, something...
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This narrow but otherwise tall and beautiful residence is located in Tokyo, Japan. It sits on a site that measures a total of 153.0 square meters but that is 22 m deep and only 4.7 m wide. It’s a strip of land in between two buildings, an urban gap that remained untouched because it was...
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The popularity of candles as decorations for our homes is a reminiscence of the time when they were used as sources of light, from a time when electricity was a commodity not everyone got to benefit from. Even though that’s no longer the case, we still use candles, their role being now a decorative one....
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Calendars are very common and used items in all types of homes, regardless of the interior design. They are very versatile and they can adapt their design to any décor. We have selected seven variants that we find particularly creative and beautiful. Choose the one that better suits your home and get to work! 1....
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Coral is fresh, modern, feminine, bright and spunky. It’s a color that’s meant to feel playful and clean. And using it as the main source of color in the kitchen, puts you on the fast track to a super stylish and cheerful space. Today we’re here to give your a few ideas on how to...
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Creating a suspended garden is not necessarily difficult. Most of the time we just don’t think about this option. We often choose a simpler alternative like displaying our potted plants on window sills and wall shelves. But let’s forget for now about everything else and focus on the concept of hanging gardens and the various...
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Driftwood is a form of marine debris and it usually becomes a form of shelter and food for birds, fish and other aquatic species. However, it can also be used as part of decorative furniture and other art forms. It’s a popular element in fish tanks and it can also be used to create other...
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A small bedroom has its ups and downs. On one hand it’s difficult to fit everything you need inside it and it’s also challenging to find multifunctional or flexible pieces of furniture. On the other hand, a small bedroom is often cozy and inviting. There are ways to deal with the inconveniences and to make...
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The kitchen is just another room in the house. The thing that makes it so special is its specific functionality and this is also the main element that dictates the design. However, when it comes to style, there are many different options and there’s no way to say which one is better than the rest...
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A lot of people are debating whether or not its worth investing in solar panels for their homes or not. Although we can’t offer you a clear answer to this question, what we can do is answer to a few of the most popular questions related to this matter. What are solar panels? A solar...
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Tired of ordinary, basic, and monochromatic table runners? Yeah, I am too. So I decided to nix buying any table runners from the tablecloth aisle and buy other items to spruce up my dining room table. And when you think about it, there are quite a few different ways to dress the area without being...
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Pallets are some of the most versatile pieces of material you can find and they’re not even designed for this purpose. Pallets can be easily repurposed and used to create all sorts of ingenious pieces of furniture. In this article we’re going to focus on coffee tables but if you want to see more inspiring...
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When you have a small place it’s difficult to fit everything inside. You often have to rely on multifunctional or expandable pieces of furniture. The Transformer Table takes those concepts to a whole new level. This table, as its name very well suggests, has a rather deceptive look. That’s because it’s an expandable table. When...
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There’s more to planters that just the old-fashioned terracotta pots or the usual plastic containers. There are lots of other great options to choose from and all it takes is a little bit of creativity. You could even make your own planter. You can give it any extra features you want and use any materials...
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If you want to bring a piece of nature inside your home there are alternative ways to do that aside from damaging the actual parts that you want for your personal use. For example, some elements from nature can be recreated using artificial materials. These felted wool stones are a very good example. These floor...
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Small apartments are always problematic in terms of interior décor. There’s just not enough space for everything you want to include there and you have to find solutions for these problems. There may not be a perfect solution but some of them are really clever and simple. Let’s take a look at 10 of the...
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Have you bought furniture to furnish a room to realize it was the wrong color? Did you buy that rustic furniture at a department store, but discovered it was not suitable for the room? Did you waste time painting for the wrong color coordination? To some, mixing colors is inventive. To others, it is nothing...
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Suitcases are usually only used a few times a year. This is both good and bad. It means that they will serve you for many years to come as they deteriorate very slowly, but it also means that you’ll probably have to change them sooner than you would want to because they will no longer...
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Simple tools make our everyday life easier, because any difficult problem has an easy answer, believe it or not! Clothes pins help keeping our laundry in place while it dries, and being a simple tool this means that it can be very versatile. Don’t take my word for granted and let’s take a look at...
More imagesYou would think that tree houses are just for kids; a place where they could play or form a “gentlemen’s club”. In this post we will see a different kind of tree houses and I won’t take more of your time; let’s get straight to them.This first tree house is nothing like you would expect...
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Are you a geek? How do you recognize one? I guess you just can tell because at any given moment a geek acts a little bit unusual and when he is not, a wrist watch or a T-shirt blows his “cover”. Let’s enter in a geek’s world and see what items surrounds them in the...
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Fresh herbs are always better than any other option and that’s when the lovely hanging herb gardens featured here today come into play. Not only that they can provide you with fresh herbs whenever you need them but they also serve as fresh decorations for your home. You can have them placed in a lot...
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Here I come again with a post about creative bookshelves. The idea came into my mind when I was surfing on the internet and saw a huge amount of unusual bookshelves, some made by well-known designers and some made by simple people who had an idea and put it into practice. In the next few...
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If you’re the type of person that enjoys taking photos and immortalizing every significant moment they come across, then you’d probably enjoy displaying all those memories on the walls of your home. The idea we suggest is creating an instagallery which is basically a collection of small square photos (Instagram-style) arranged in a grid. There...
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