Ever wanted to be able to direct someone to your house by saying something like, “Ours is the one with the pink door”? This just might be your year! Now, more than ever before, statement-color front doors are being used to add style and personality to a home’s facade. Here are ten that might get...
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Bachelor pads, in general, tend to lack style. They are very simple spaces as men tend to think only about the bare necessities. However, there’s more to think about than that if you want your bachelor pad to be comfortable. There’s nothing wrong with paying attention to the small details. Just because you’re a single...
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When you decide to have a pool on your property, then this feature becomes the focal point for all the outdoor décor and for the landscape. It’s why choosing the right design for the pool is very important. The pool can have a variety of shapes and designs. Rectangular or geometrical pools are the most...
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Nothing looks worse than DVD’s sprawled all over your living room or bedroom. It looks untidy and distracts from the overall appearance of the room. However, storing DVD’s isn’t always easy either. You could purchase a standard DVD case, but that’s a bit boring isn’t it? After all, it’s what everyone else has got and...
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There are a million different kinds of sheds in the world…maybe more. Some are as large as a house, some are a few 2x4s nailed together. Some are ornate, some resemble a cardboard box. Whatever the case may be with your own shed, one thing is certain: what you do with the exterior of the...
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Shape is very important in any design. Shape defines style along with other elements like color palette, material and influence. For example, a modern or a contemporary building will most likely feature a minimalist design, lacking any unnecessary and purely decorative features. The most popular shapes are geometric ones and cube-shaped houses are very frequently...
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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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One of the greatest things about nature (in this case, plants) is that they really can speak for themselves. Whether alone in a pot or in a field with millions of others, healthy plants are a beautiful thing. Which is why, I imagine, so many of us want to corral them in our own yard...
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Small spaces can be difficult to lay out and decorate, particularly if you have a large family or like to entertain and need a lot of seating space. But there are some decorating tricks and things you can do to maximize seating in a small space without creating a cluttered room. Scale Your Furniture. When...
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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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In any modern home, the key is to have a simple and open interior design and internal distribution. Storage is still a very important issue but it’s dealt with in ingenious and space-efficient ways. For example, in the case of residences or apartments with internal staircases, the area under the stairs is very often used...
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Mixing modern and vintage is an eclectic, funky style that has the ability to represent a lot of personal tastes. We love it and today, we’re showing you how to create a bedroom with this trending, fashion-forward way of decorating. The goal when creating a modern, vintage bedroom is the find the right balance of...
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The 1920’s was a decade summed up aptly by one mere word; glamorous. Do you want your home to be stepped in lavishness? If so, read on to discover more about this fantastic interior trend. This is the period whereby modernism began to find its feet in homes all around Europe. This really took off...
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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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Many gardens have a regular uniformity to their design. You know the format – a patio area on one side, timber fencing to the other three forming a rectangle. In the middle is a grass lawn with some flower and shrub borders in front of the fence panels to break up the look But gardens...
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Bookcases don’t have to be shunned to the side of the wall with all your tattered books on display. They can become part of the décor in a big way, while looking after all your beloved novels. Here are some tips on how to be a bit more creative with your bookcases and reap décor...
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A perfect home is not necessarily a very large one. Space is, of course, something that we all value but sometimes other details are more important. For example, it’s much more important to have a home where you feel comfortable and that secures your every need rather than having a huge home where you always...
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Renovating a kitchen can be challenging and costly, especially if you decide to replace everything with new items. But there’s also another option. You can reuse some of the elements and you can opt for a country style with shabby chic charm. Here’s a very nice example. This is a dream kitchen for its owners....
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Summer is here, the weather is nice and we all want to enjoy it while it lasts. So what better way to do that than with a summer outdoor party? Whether you invite your friends or your family to a barbeque or you organize something fancier in the backyard, the whole idea is to relax...
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Puzzles are fun for everyone and it’s why they have inspired a variety of designs for furniture and not only. But in the case of furniture designs, puzzles have brought more than just a fun touch. They also put the bases for smart, space-efficient and multifunctional designs. Use dimension and shape in your favor. We...
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We know how to organize. We know how to choose colors. But sometimes, we just need a quick pick me up, a quick bit of inspiration to get our wheels turning. Craft rooms are a place to explore, create and be imaginative. And if you’re lucky enough to have room for an entire space dedicated...
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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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Stainless steel kitchen appliances are all the rage. They do look very sleek and sophisticated, to be sure, but they don’t come without their drawbacks. They’re hard to keep looking clean, for example, and they are usually much more expensive than their non-stainless counterparts. The good news is, stainless appliances aren’t necessary to create a...
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There is no denying the fact that your home is an extension of who you are. It aptly displays your personality. You need to consider this when you are determining how to decorate your property. Think about it…If you walked into a cosy little one bedroom cottage decorated in warm colours and adorned with symbols...
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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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From carrot colored carpets to apricot bathroom suites, orange has managed to achieve a reputation as a tone to avoid with interior design, unless you are going for a 1970s retro-chic sort of look. Because of this common association, there is no getting away from the fact that orange has been unfashionable within homes for...
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The words “hammock” and “summer” go hand in hand. The hammock visually invites you to relax and unwind and where better to do that than outside, where the sun is shining and the weather is as friendly as it can be? As soon as the cold weather goes away we all rush to get our...
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When looking to decorate a new home or re-do an old space, coming up with an actual plan for your design can be easier said than done. Pinterest has proven to be a popular and useful tool to help people pull ideas together, but having a tangible “pinboard” can also be helpful. How to Create...
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The dining room is an interesting space. It’s a social area where family members and friends get to spend time together, either every day or on special occasions. Sometimes the dining area is part of an open plan and included in the main living space. However, it’s also an area with a specific function and...
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There is no colour scheme that’s quite as vibrant and exciting as orange and blue. Yet for an unknown reason it is a combination that a lot of people don’t go for as they don’t believe it will work. The rationale behind being encouraged to use it is because these colours lie opposite each other...
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The incorporation of black in the bathroom is one that can work beautifully. It gives you the opportunity to create a room that has the perfect blend between being dramatic yet elegant at the same time. It is also a rather unconventional choice, and when you can make something unusual work well you have mastered...
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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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Fun family nights filled with popcorn and movies, everyone needs a cozy, homey spot to kick back, relax and catch up with the tube. Blankets and comfortable seating are a must for creating the most perfect “movie night” room, but there are some other great ways to transform a bonus room, living room or extra...
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Maybe you haven’t realized this, but the bathroom usually has lots of accessories. We’re talking about anything from soap jars to towel racks and furniture. Given the nature of this particular room and its function, these accessories must be, first of all, functional as there’s usually not much room for purely decorative objects. Silver trays....
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It’s not summer yet until you see a lemonade stand. As a child, having your own lemonade stand is wonderful. It’s like a tradition that never gets old. Of course, kids aren’t the only ones that can enjoy this experience. As an adult, you can adopt the idea and exploit it in your own way....
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Pattern mixing has become a popular trend in fashion, and it’s a trend that has carried over into home design as well. Mixing patterns in your home can help to give it a more “lived in” feel rather than looking impersonal and straight out of a catalog or window display. But there are some things...
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Choosing the color for the walls is crucial for any interior designer and home owner. Sometimes it’s more than one color you need to take into consideration. There are several options to choose from when painting walls. You could make them all look the same for a simple and cohesive look, you can choose to...
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It’s sometimes easy to find oneself in a color rut. Perhaps your living room has, over time, morphed into a beige and taupe yawn. Or your once-vibrant dining room is now a sad, neglected space of brown, brown, and more brown. Don’t be alarmed – there are so many options out there to add a...
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Swimming pools in general can be divided into several types, according to certain characteristics. The most simple and vast classification is in indoor and outdoor swimming pools. But indoor swimming pools can also be of many different types. You can have either a covered or an uncovered indoor pool, an in ground pool or one...
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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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Mini apartments with total floor areas of 20 or 30 square meters are usually considered too small to be comfortable and buyers tend to ignore just because of this theoretical detail. But lately we have seen numerous examples that contradict this fact. There are such tiny apartments that don’t seem so small and that feature...
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Glass cabinets are a very nice addition to a kitchen for several reasons. They are beautiful but this also has something to do with the actual design. But the glass portions of the cabinets alone feature a series of great advantages, especially in this part of the house. Besides being great for storage, these cabinets...
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An industrial-style interior design is always special because it has a very unique look and atmosphere. This is a style that doesn’t suit all the rooms of a home but which can be beautifully used in a person’s favor in certain cases. The home office is one of the rooms that could greatly benefit from...
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You know that fruit is good for your diet, but it is also good for your interior design work, too. Fruit, in its many and varied forms, can make for coloful splashes in the home. Not only can the addition of a zesty lime or a bright banana create a new tone in a room’s...
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It’s been around for ages – the idea of incorporating a little bit of black into each space, that is. Black isn’t associated with sophistication without reason (think: little black dress, little black book), though. It is substantial without being in-your-face. It’s a versatile color that can effortlessly recede into the background or can stand...
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If you are looking to rejuvenate your home then a modern staircase can certainly do so. It may require a lot of time and patience on your part, but it is definitely worth it. Take a look at seven of the most contemporary staircases…. 1) Back-lighted staircases. This feature will give your home the celeb...
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As the mother of four young kids, I’ve found that there is a distinct difference between the inspiring effect of a stylish décor photograph and the implementation of said style into my own space and life. Often, the two (photo and reality) are completely separate. But there are certainly attainable ways to avoid sacrificing style...
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When you have a home with a small floor surface, you have to be clever about it and to use the space in the best way possible. But when your home is also an attic apartment, things get even more complicated. The shape of the walls and the angled ceilings definitely don’t make things easier....
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Fresh flowers look delightful out in our gardens or landscaped yards or alongside the pathways of our daily nature walks. But having some fresh flowers indoors is a fantastic way to bring the outside inside, and one of the simplest ways to brighten up any space. Perhaps, though, you might be a little intimidated in...
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Chalkboard paint is gaining a lot of popularity among home design and DIY enthusiasts, and for good reason. It makes note-taking and list-making around your home so much easier. It can also be decorative. And chalkboard paint is easy to find in craft stores and you can even make your own. Here are a few...
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If you like to host dinner parties then you should make sure it’s not only your food that impresses. Of course presenting tasty dishes is imperative. But you need to create the right ambiance too and this largely stems from the way your dining room is decorated and the table is presented. The following tips...
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Unlike regular offices, a home office ought to be designed around your personality and individualized to suit your needs. There are two central elements that will make a home office’s design help you to work efficiently; the chair and the desk. Desks should be chosen to fit in with the dimensions of the room you...
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Typically, wind chimes are made from suspended tubes, rods, bells and other objects often made of wood or metal. They are hung outside our residences and they are ornaments great for porches, terraces, balconies but also for gardens. Played by the wind, they make all sorts of pleasant sounds. You can make one yourself and...
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When you and your partner clash over what kinds of styles you want in the home, it can be a difficult task to find some compromise. However, there are ways to unite various styles in the design of a room. Here are some blending tips. Go Easy on Color. When blending different styles (for instance,...
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Renting a home or apartment can help you save money and give you more flexibility. But in some situations it can also prohibit you from decorating the way you really want. But renting doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t hang art or personal mementos on the walls. There are several different options to decorate without...
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Trinket dishes are more than just a means to take up space. They can be quite stylish and they have several fun and functional ways of using them for more than just decor. From the craft room to the kitchen, these little beauties, cuties and thrifty finds can really spruce up multiple unsuspecting spots. Style...
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It’s time to let your wild side out as African influences are a hot interior trend for 2013. The exotic trend is one that can bring luxury and warmth to any home. With carefully selected accessories, animal skin imitations, and carved dark wood – creating an African themed room is not as difficult as you...
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Kitchens take up more design time than nearly every other room. The reason for this is simply that a kitchen needs to do more than most other rooms do. Plumbing, electrics, lighting, ventilation and waste disposal all need to be considered before you even start on room layout, cabinets and appliances. However, combining a kitchen...
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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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The ceiling, although often neglected, can be a wonderful element of architecture if you decide to highlight it. There are numerous wonderful designs which focus specifically on making the ceiling stand out. They include designs on offices, restaurants, banks, bars but also private residences. There are lots of ways in which you can emphasize your...
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Have you ever heard the saying “blue and green should never be seen”? Well this article aims to prove that saying wrong once and for all.When picking colour combinations for the home one of the ways you can do so is via using the colour wheel. It’s recommended that you either go for opposite colours...
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Eclecticism, different, mixing and matching, romance, whimsy, worldly, cultures. These are all worlds that describe the bohemian lifestyle. Dressing your home to fit these measurements is anything but boring. It’s fashion-forward, relaxed, cozy and very, very stylish genre of decorating. And we’re here to provide you some ideas and inspiration to get you started on...
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The deep and rich shades that inhabit the area between crimson and violet have many names but, bundled together, they are most commonly referred to as purple. In ancient times the Phoenicians alone new the secret of dying fabrics purple and kept the secret for centuries. If you wanted their deep shade of purple, known...
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When you replace a window in your home, there’s not much you can do with the old one other than just throw it out. Well, that’s what most people seem to think. However, that’s not exactly true. An old window can have lots of other uses. You just need to be creative. It doesn’t even...
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Cream colors. They’re smoother than gray and less harsh than white. They’re serene, yet contemporary. They’re stylish, yet relaxed. They’re ethereal, yet sophisticated. Cream rooms have the ability to relax and impress all at the same time. The genre of decor just depends on your willingness to commit to a theme but these versatile shade...
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Whenever you get to imagine a tropical destination, it’s usually a place with palm trees. Palm trees grow in hot climates and they are a symbol for tropics and vacations. There are more than 2000 kinds of palm trees and they can live in a variety of areas, from rainforests to deserts. This makes them...
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Keeping a house organized is much easier when you have a complex and well-designed storage system. Having a large space that can be used for storage is often inconvenient because it’s difficult to organize. But if you have a system with different types of compartments, drawers, shelves and storage spaces specifically designed for certain types...
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Lighting your living room well will mean that you should be able to create different moods from the various light conditions. When most living spaces are put together, the lighting design can be a bit of an afterthought. Vertical Washes. Wall fittings are often at eye level, so you don’t want all the light of...
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Natural light, more than even the most skilful lighting design, is the key part of a homely room’s make up. However, windows don’t simply need to be the same rectangles of double glazing you see everywhere. Nor do they always have to be installed on white polyvinyl or wooden frames. Windows come in so many...
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Vases are amongst the most popular and beautiful accessories you can use in interior décor. But they are of several types. Today we’re not going to focus on the small vases which you use on tables or which you display on mantles but on the larger ones that sit on the floor. Floor vases are...
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The cottage house style of décor is beautiful and gives off a sense of warmth as well as sentimentality. Putting a modern spin on it makes it homely while modern; rustic yet minimalistic. Here are some tips to achieve the right balance. It’s Personal. One of the great things about cottage farmhouse décor is that...
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White walls are classic. They go with everything, and they can make rooms look larger. But they can also be kind of boring. But whether you have white walls just because you like them, or because you’re in a rental without the option to paint, you probably do want at least a little color in...
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Everybody knows that cats like to climb on things. They enjoy the occasional time spent in a tree if it’s an outdoor cat but, most often, they like to climb the furniture and to sit on shelves. Cats are very curious and like to explore. It’s why they always seem to be attracted by everything...
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Thanks to the Internet, there are tons and tons of ways to snatch up free advice. Whether you need help decorating or organizing, there are so many outlets to find what you need. And fortunately, there are also creative people out there making adorable free printables. From wall art to calendars, tons of artsy folks...
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Any type of trick, shortcut or method used to increase efficiency and productivity in everyday life in a clever way is referred to as a life hack. It’s all about being creative and improvising when you either have to solve a minor problem or when you simply want to improve the quality and efficiency of...
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As the weather starts to improve through springtime, so the call of the outdoor swimming pool becomes more and more alluring. Both indoor and outdoor pools have, for many years, been little more than rectangular dug outs with some ceramic tiling around the outside. If you are thinking about an external swimming pool to make...
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A simple switch of curtains has the power to completely transform a room. You may not think window dressings are as important as which sofa to boy or what color to paint the walls, but we can’t stress enough at how important they truly are. Windows are focal points to any and every room. So,...
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It’s the room in which you and your family spend the most time. Living rooms should be appealing, relaxing and allow you to interact with each other.Here are some tips for creating a living room you’ll never want to leave. Step Down to Relax. The sunken living room is a great décor idea. Basically, it...
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Located in Aranya, India, this residence has just been completed. Built in 2013, the house occupies an area of 5,850 square feet. It was designed and built by Modo designs in collaboration with ila Yogesh Choksi who was in charge of interior design and landscaping. Designed as a single-floor structure, the house has a simple...
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Natural backyard waterfalls are one of the most beautiful things you can admire. The way the water falls on rocks and the beautiful sound it makes could keep you hypnotized for hours. Imagine how wonderful it could be to have such a gorgeous thing on your property. Obviously having a natural waterfall in your backyard...
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Some bold colors are best avoided too close to one another in home design, particularly in smaller rooms, because clashes they cause can be unappealing. Nevertheless, the bold contrast created by black and yellow is one that can give a lift to a room’s décor. Because yellow and black are found together in nature, they...
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If you’re like me, your outdoor To-Do list has grown quite lengthy over the past few weeks, as weather warms up and the sun’s shining on springtime beckons us outside. Along with the to-do list, however, is an expenses sheet that seems to grow exponentially with our exterior dreams and plans to create a casual...
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Who wouldn’t like the sound of a happy bird in their garden or backyard? It’s so nice to wake up in the morning listening to their songs and cute sounds. So make them feel welcome into your garden by offering them a nice bird feeder to use. Making one is quite simple. Here are 10...
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Everyone knows that fresh florals are the best. Who wants plastic flower arrangements filling up their dining room table when a vase of lovely smelling roses or springtime tulips could be in its place. Fresh flowers brighten up any room, breathe life into any space and are a welcoming and well-meant accessory for when family...
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Hanging chairs are similar to hammocks in a way. You get to hand them from the branch of a tree or from a stable structure and you relax and enjoy the comfort they offer. Hanging chairs are also very versatile. They are wonderful for both indoor and outdoor use. They are often used outdoors either...
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A lot of people overlook the importance of ensuring that their hallway looks great. Because this is a space most people spend very little time in it tends to be neglected in terms of style. Nevertheless, you need to bear in mind the fact that your hallway is likely to be one of the first...
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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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Hedges have traditionally been grown in gardens to mark divisions. Mostly, they are grown at the extreme edge of a property so that the boundary is marked. They are brilliant at creating a natural-looking division, in places where you would not want to use a fence. Many thorny hedges also create a deterrent against unwanted...
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There’s no denying that certain color combinations will almost always have certain effects. For example, navy and white will typically bespeak nautical notions, and green and brown will usually bring out an earthy vibe. Not surprisingly, aqua and yellow (happy colors in their own right) pair together to often create a feeling of fresh, friendly,...
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You don’t need an ultra modern looking home in order to utilize a bold color, like green, on the exterior. Covering your home’s facades in a bold hue is not for everyone and only go down this route if your want the effect to have a big impact. Nonetheless, green should be incorporated into a...
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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 it comes to adding unique details to a space, most of us will probably immediately of color and texture. The truth is, those are excellent ways to personalize one’s décor, but there are other equally impactful ways as well. Consider the use of unexpected shapes, like the octagon, for example. An octagonal table of...
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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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Some people just think of bookshelves as a place to keep books. But it can be more of an all-encompassing display and even a focal point for your room if you know how to style it. Here are some tips on how to make your bookcase more of a fun display and less of a...
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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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It is never a bad idea to try and make your office space more fun and exciting. After all, most people would be in agreement that there are a lot of other places they would rather be.One of the best ways to bring energy and inspiration to your office is through the purchase of a...
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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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Working from home is a common occurrence these days so a home office can be a great addition to any living space. Although the home office might not make you think it requires a lot of décor (and perhaps it doesn’t), it should be a clean, organized and happy place. Here are some tips to...
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As you may have noticed, shag rugs are increasingly popular in the last years. They are considered great addition for certain rooms such as the nursery, the kids’ room or playroom because they’re soft and have a very nice texture that kids love. But shag rugs are also used throughout the house in rooms that...
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