We’re all familiar with the basic utensils and accessories we usually need in the kitchen, things like knifes, cutting boards and can openers. But there are many others you don’t know about or you’ve ignored until now. They have each been designed for a specific purpose: to make our lives easier. Egg Fry Rings. If...
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Summer weddings have something special because they get to use to their advantage the amazing weather and the multitude of colors that are available this time of the year. This definitely makes it easier when it comes to choosing the centerpieces and the table décor. There are so many things and options to choose from...
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Paris is a very beautiful city, with amazing architecture and history and with lots of wonderful attractions. As a visitor, you want your experience here to be the best so you might want to choose a stunning hotel to stay at. And just in case you’re having trouble deciding which ones are the most luxurious,...
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As you know, wooden pallets are extremely versatile and can be used for a variety of different projects. One of the most common uses for them is turning the pallets into a wine rack. It’s a very simple transformation, the type of project you can save for a free week-end. A variety of different designs...
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Wooden pallets are extremely versatile and they can be used not just for decorative projects for the house but also for making actual pieces of furniture. For example, a wooden pallet is often enough for making a nice desk for your home office. Making your own desk comes with the great advantage that you can...
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Nobody wants to stay hidden inside when the weather is so nice outside and when the sun is shining. So, every year during summer, we abandon the usual coffee shops and bars we’ve gotten used to frequenting and we head to outdoor terraces and rooftop bars where we can enjoy the same beautiful atmosphere and...
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Wedding favors are very cute because they are small items guests take home with them and remember the newly-weds by. If you want to avoid spending too much time and effort worrying about these details, you can buy the favors and let someone else deal with making them. But, on the other hand, if you...
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July 4th is right here and it’s no time to start decorating the doorways, the kitchen, the banister and the porch with all things red, white and blue!You’ll need a wreath, a banner, some stars and maybe even some glitter to get this decor done right. Allow us to provide you with some quick and...
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The sunset and the sunrise are basically very simple and very common phenomena. However, they have always impressed us with their colors. The sunset is usually more impressive. It’s because sunset colors are typically more brilliant than sunrise colors as evening air contains more particles than morning air. It’s these vibrant colors such as the...
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The 4th of July is a very fun and beautiful holiday. It’s a great opportunity for family members and friends to gather on a picnic and to admire a firework show. The picnic is informal but this doesn’t mean you can’t make it special by giving it a little pop. Also, you don’t have to...
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The feeling you get when you’re far away from home in a beautiful resort on simply on the beach is wonderful. It’s why we want to recreate that feeling in our homes. It’s actually quite easy to give a room a vacation-like feel. You just need to pick some beach-themed projects that suit your tastes...
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A few months ago we gathered a series of great DIY projects into an article about how you can use rope to create new looks with a vintage touch (25 diy ways of using rope for a vintage look). Now we continue on the same note and we present to you 10 more wonderful DIY...
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Ombre, a term that comes from Latin, refers to a technique that requires having colors or tones that shade into each other. Most often we see colors that gradually go from light to dark and it’s a term that can be applied to a lot of types of projects, especially in interior design. So let’s...
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House construction used to always feature beams of great solid wood that carried the weight of the upper floor, or ceiling, transferring the stress to the walls. Nowadays, little has changed and wooden A-frames are still widely used to support a roof line. However in modern homes, beams and trusses are rarely on show. Architects...
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When the weather is so beautiful and cheerful and everything around you is so sunny and bright, you don’t want to spend your days hidden inside the house. You want to get outside to enjoy the beauty. It would be a perfect time for a garden makeover. You can transform your backyard into a lovely...
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Pergolas reach maximum popularity and are most practical during summer when they provide shade and serve as an outdoor recreation and entertainment area. But pergola designs are variate and they each serve their users in different ways. So what is a pergola anyway? There are several types and various pergola plans, the open top type...
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What’s easy to notice about most modern houses and apartments is that they have a more versatile and more flexible living space. That’s great because you get to use the space more efficiently and to take advantage of it better. A very nice example of a versatile interior design would be this loft. Located on...
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The Gothic style was very popular in the 12th century but also during the Victorian age. It’s a style characterized by mysticism and by sophistication. Gothic interior decors usually feature rich colors such as deep red or purple and the rooms feature low intensity ambient lighting. The furniture is a Gothic-style space needs to be...
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A creative person with lots of imagination always has great ideas of how to repurpose items or how to improve certain designs and decors. It’s all about thinking outside the box and being able to see the potential in something as simple as a spoon or a piece of rope. In case you need some...
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What can you do when you have a furniture piece that has a nice design but that lacks a certain something that could make it special? Well, there are numerous possibilities and one of them is to dip it in some paint. It sounds very easy and it is. Dipped furniture is a new trend...
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As we’ve already mentioned, Greece is a very beautiful country and a very popular vacation destination. Lots of people choose to spend their vacations here because of the mesmerizing landscape but also because of the vast choice of wonderful hotels. If you’re not convinced, just take a look at these spectacular hotels. 1. The Grace...
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You can make lots of things with burlap. It might not be a fancy material to work with but it has a special charm. It can give your home a very chic vintage touch and that can be done easily and without much effort. All you need to do is take a look at some...
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The headboard is the element that gives character to a bed. It’s an important element also for the room’s overall design. But the headboard doesn’t have to be fancy in order to impress. In fact, the simpler the better. A simple headboard made of wood will be more cozy and charming than one with all...
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As soon as you enter an artist’s studio you can just tell that it’s no ordinary space. it has something special that you can’t actually define but that defines that space perfectly. It’s that thing that makes an artist’s studio or workspace easy to recognize and that gives it character. But what is that thing?...
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Every bathroom in your house should feel fresh and clean. Light colors, little contrasts and simple designs are usually the best ways to keep things tidy and smooth. And with spring in full bloom, it’s the best time of year for a bit of a bathroom facelift. With the season as our inspiration, we’ve compiled...
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If you have an old armchair or chair that looks outdated and ugly it’s probably not because of the structure but because of the upholstery. So don’t just throw it away. There’s a very good chance that the chair can look beautiful again if you reupholster it. It sounds like a complicated job but it’s...
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Everyone can do with a bit more room to stow away all the everyday items that seem to be used on a daily basis. For those with young children, the living room can seem to be a bit of a battlefield, with toys that take over during the day. The key to a successfully tidy...
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A penny doesn’t have much value but this doesn’t make it worthless. There are lots of creative and interesting DIY projects that use pennies. Some use more than one so you might want to start collecting them from now one. Get rid of the pennies you already have in your pockets or bag and put...
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A person goes to a specific restaurant either because the food is very good or because the atmosphere is pleasant. Let’s forget for a moment about the chefs and their delicious creations and focus on the design of the restaurant. How exactly should a restaurant look like in order to attract customers? Well, that depends...
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Kilims is a term used to describe flat tapestry-woven carpets that come from the Balkans. The term “kilim” comes from the Persian “gelim” and it means “to spread roughly”. These carpets are purely decorative in most cases but they can also serve as prayer rugs. They feature all sorts of patterns and symbols, some geometric...
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Sometimes it’s fun to give up the comfort of staying at a hotel and to just use a tent instead. It’s adventurous and it can be a great experience. But using a tent doesn’t mean that you have to give up all the comfort and to suffer. You can pick a tent with a great...
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Europe has lots of wonderful cities that deserve to be on your itinerary if you ever decide to take a long vacation. To make your work easier, we’ve made a top with 10 of the most beautiful places on this continent. It each has unique attractions and must see destinations. Here they are: 1. Florence....
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If you’re like me then you probably leave your makeup all over the place. I would like to be more organized but I just don’t have a system. So I just realized that if I had a practical storage space where I could deposit all my makeup items then I would probably be more organized...
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Even though it’s not a common practice anymore, not so long ago people used to make their own soap rather than to buy it. Of course, it was the case when even if you wanted to you couldn’t find such things in stores or it wasn’t worth the travel. But even now, when we can...
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The kitchen and the office are the rooms where you don’t really want to fall behind when it comes to buying new appliances and gadgets. Still, some retro appliances could give your kitchen a charming and stylish look. In fact, it seems to be a quite popular trend these days. By using retro kitchen appliances...
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Whether or not you decide to include a playroom into your home’s design is something that depends on several aspects. But if you have the space then it’s a wonderful idea. Kids need to have a space where they know they can play and do whatever they want. But designing and decorating the playroom is...
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If you’re undecided about where to spend your next vacation or where to go for your honeymoon, Thailand is a great option. It’s a very beautiful place with lots of attractions and it has lots of wonderful resorts. In fact, we’ve made a top with the most beautiful resorts found here and we hope you’ll...
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There’s still plenty of time to decide on a nice gift for Mother’s Day but it’s never too early to explore options. This day is very special. Not everyone has a girlfriend, a wife or a husband but everybody has a mother. This is the day when you get to remind her how much she...
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Whether you’re a professional or just someone who likes to take care of problems by himself, you need to have a set of tools in your home in case anything needs repairs. But since everything evolves and advances, your father’s old tools might not be enough for a modern handyman like yourself. So how about...
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When you have a small kitchen, you often don’t even feel like going into that room. It’s just not inviting to always feel like you don’t have enough space for prepping dinner or even for washing the dishes. But that’s sometimes because it’s not designed right. A tiny kitchen with a functional décor is actually...
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Birch is a hardwood tree and its wood is fine-grained and pale in color which makes it very attractive because of the satin-like sheen. Birch wood can be used for a variety of different projects and some of them are very simple. Here are a few DIY projects that you might like to explore. Wood...
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When you decide to take a pet into your home you basically agree to take care of it and to make sure it’s happy. This doesn’t mean you just have to feed the pet and maybe take out for a walk if it’s a dog. You also have to make everything you can to make...
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In interior décor it’s all about being creative. A beautiful décor is not based on strict rules and on following certain lines bur on being able to think out of the box and to use objects in new and unusual ways. For example, something as simple as a bucket can be used in numerous ways...
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The kitchen is a very important room in any home. It’s the room that needs to always look clean and to be organized. So when decorating this space, you need to keep in mind several important aspects. First of all, the kitchen shouldn’t feel cluttered. It needs to be airy and spacious. This can be...
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Whether you’re making your own or just decorating with some pretty ones you bought on a whim, glass bottles are one of the easiest ways to spruce up your house. From the bedroom to the kitchen, they can easily and simply fit into any space. Set up unique displays or use a singular bottle in...
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Even though some people don’t like the idea of being in a place that’s surrounded by water, living in a floating house can be pretty much amazing. There’s something unique about floating houses that makes them incredibly appealing. It’s why this concept has been developed over the years and we now have all sorts of...
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At a wedding, the guests want to have a good time. For that, you’ll need a bar full of great flavors but that also looks good. The key to making sure everything is easily accessible but also good-looking is to pay attention to details but to remember not to overcomplicate things. Here are a few...
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The alphabet is what allows us all to communicate and to interact more easily but it can also be more than that. It’s the element that has inspired lots of interesting creations and there are plenty just in the field of furniture design alone. Here are some examples that beautifully illustrate this idea. Alpha chest....
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Homes in general are a subject that has so many variations and subtypes that it’s almost impossible to track them all. Yet there are some particular types of homes that stand out and that have been the subject of our attention for a long time now. Tower homes are just one example. They are interesting...
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What is houndstooth you ask? It’s a simple, textile pattern that resemble small broken checks. Typically a black and white design, it’s become quite the trend among recent home decor. It’s a bit preppy and a bit modern, but when used the right way you can incorporate to many eclectic styles and fashions. Take a...
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Lots of people like to read. They find this a very relaxing activity that allows them to get rid of the stress and to disappear into a fantastic world along with the characters of the book. It’s great to be able to do that but before you get to enjoy reading you also have to...
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A pantry is a wonderful thing to have in your home. It’s the place where you can store and hide all sorts of things. But a pantry can’t solve all your storage problems. Even though it’s very helpful, it also all depends on its size. A small pantry might seem like a waste of space...
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Do you love the look and feel and aura of vintage items…but sometimes get lost in trying to figure out what to actually do with those items? This is a struggle for many people. While creatively reusing and repurposing things is commendable for its green effect on the environment, it can be a challenge to...
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Isn’t it annoying to always find magazines and newspapers all over the place, on the table, on the chair, even in the kitchen? You could easily solve that problem if you had a magazine rack where you could just store them all. Magazine racks come in all sorts of designs and there are also lots...
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Concrete is a material with which it’s both easy and difficult to work with. On one hand, it’s versatile and can be used for so many types of projects. On the other hand, however, using concrete is something that comes with all sorts of elements you have to consider as well. One of them is...
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Offices in general are not exactly the most pleasant environment you would like to be in. Over the years, a pattern has been created for offices and work spaces in general and this pattern shows them as very simple spaces without much color and without an inviting atmosphere. Still, some companies and architects try to...
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As some of you may know, Karim Rashid is one of the most successful and one of the best industrial designers in his generation. He has won more than 300 awards and his creations and designs have become legendary. He has over 3000 designs in production and his work can be seen in over 40...
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Just like there are places that are so beautiful and amazing that anyone should get to see them in person, so are buildings that you should definitely see. There are many beautiful buildings all over the world but some stand out with their amazing architecture, their history and their design. We have made a list...
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Decorating a space is not easy. There are lots and lots of options in the case of every little detail. Take for example the chair. It’s such a simple and basic piece of furniture yet there are so many options to choose from. A good starting point in this case would be the range of...
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People have always been fascinated by optical illusions and the way the trick the eye. This has led to the attempt to incorporate this illusion in the design of artwork and furniture. Of course, it’s not easy to design something like that. But some designers have managed to create amazing pieces that quickly became popular...
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Punk came about in the 1970s in the UK mostly as a musical reaction to the previous generation’s hippie culture. Punk rock was all about a do it yourself ethos and crunchy rock music. Punk has continued to be a look that teenagers have enjoyed, to some degree, ever since. When it comes to clothing,...
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Carpets and rugs are important accessories and accent pieces for any home’s interior décor. They are often used to add color to a room and they can also be focal points in certain cases. We have selected five models that will surely impress all your guests and that will give character to your home. Wooden...
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Scandinavian interior décor has always been fascinating. It’s especially appreciated when correlated with modern interior design. That’s because of the simplicity of this style. Scandinavian interiors are famous for their brightness and minimalism. The main color used in these spaces is white. Even though it’s a neutral and perceived as being a cold shade by...
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Barrels might not seem very stylish or like the types of things you would consider using in your home as décor elements, but they are, in fact, very versatile and they can be used for a variety of interesting home projects. Here are just a few examples to show just how beautiful barrels can be...
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Not all cottages have rustic designs but they are definitely all very charming. Cottages are, by definition, modest and cozy dwellings and they are typically found in rural or semi-rural locations. This allows them to be the getaway one needs when daily life becomes too stressful and when a break from everything sounds like a...
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Many people have old books in their homes. They are usually books that you either bought a long time ago and that got outdated or that you needed at some point for college for example and became useless after that. Those books do nothing but take space which you could use for something else. But...
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When you work from home there are advantages and disadvantages. It’s great because you get to wake up later since you don’t have to go to an office and it’s also nice to be able to take a break whenever you want and to also take care of some other things while working. But it...
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I never realized it but yarn is extremely versatile. It’s a great thing to use for DIY projects. You can use it to make decorative items and ornaments, to give a makeover to one of your home’s accessories or to simply personalize some items. There are lots of interesting projects that you can do using...
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Some of the most interesting destinations in the world can be found in unusual places. For example, a hotel or a restaurant built in a cave is definitely something unique. In fact, there are several such projects worldwide and we have put them all together in this article. There are also plenty of other very...
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Door stops are very useful as they prevent doors from damaging nearby walls or opening too far. They are commonly used to hold doors open or to keep them closed. They come in many designs, shapes, sized and colors and they are usually thin objects that go unnoticed. But what if they didn’t? What if...
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If you want personalized furniture which you can build on a budget, then Ikea is the perfect place to look for parts. A lot of pieces allow multiple configurations and designs to be created. For example, take a look at these Ikea Rast hack projects. They’re all focused around the same element and yet each...
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If you ever thought that a set of wheels was just to get from one place to another and for the daily commute, then you could not be farther from the truth. Luxury recreational vehicles (RVs) are as lavish and comfortable as most modern homes and in fact, they could really show up some of...
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Even though the desk is primarily a functional piece of furniture, this doesn’t mean it has to have a boring design. In fact, the more interesting the desk is, the most pleasant the work environment. Modern desks are a perfect combination of simplicity of functionality. Still, they don’t sacrifice style in favor of functionality or...
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Every object you have in your home has a specific function and was designed for a specific reason. Still, this doesn’t mean you can’t find other uses for that object. For example, a hanger can be used in many different ways and not always for the purpose it was intended. In fact, here are some...
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Choosing finishes for your kitchen can be a challenge. Whether you are trying to find the perfect color, style, or design the little details are often the hardest to find. Choosing the ideal backsplash often fits into this category. From tile to mosaics to marble and solid surfacing, there is a world of backsplashes out...
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Psst: Let me whisper something in your ear. Just two words. Ready? “Wood paneling.” To be honest, I can almost feel the involuntary shudder you gave when you heard that and thought of the dark, painfully faux wall coverings of decades past. It’s true that those images may never fade from our minds (our poor...
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It might sound weird or strange, but toilet paper tubes are great for lots of different projects. They can be recycled and reused in many ways and most of the projects are quite inspiring. We’ve selected a few ideas for you to take a look at. Maybe you’d like to try some yourself these days....
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There is nothing more relaxing than bringing the outdoors into your home with views of the terrain outside of your window. Whether you live in the mountains, on the ocean, on a golf course or overlooking he urban city below you, floor to ceiling windows are the ultimate way to bring the view inside of...
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As everything evolves, the need for efficient designs becomes more apparent. Designers and architects are constantly exploring new possibilities in terms of materials that can help them build energy-efficient homes. It’s why we see all sorts of unusual designs, like recycled container homes or underground structures. Straw bale homes are also an interesting alternative to...
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How many times were you all ready to go out but you couldn’t find your keys? That wouldn’t happen if you had a system. Key holders are very useful in any home. You just put them in an area such as the entryway and you leave your keys there. This way, whenever you need them...
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This might come as a surprise and it might seem like a pretty crazy and unusual idea, but steel pipes are actually quite multifunctional and can be recycled in many different ways. They can be used to create all sorts of accessories and pieces to use in your home. Some might be designs you’ve already...
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A planter is an item that makes a space feel like home. It makes it feel inviting, cozy but, at the same time, it makes it look fresh. A while ago we created a top (Top 30 Planters – DIY and Recycled) with 30 creative ideas of either recycling all sorts of items and turning...
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Houses are no longer how they used to be. They’re not all the same, with the same shape and structure and with no identity of their own. These days people try to make their homes stand out and for that they sometimes make unusual choices. For example, we’ve found a few houses that share the...
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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...
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