Winter takes a toll on all of us. If yours is a climate where the long, dark days turn into far too many long, dark months, you may be starting to feel a little antsy for something fresh, something new, something different. It might be difficult this time of year to see anything other than...
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Many of us have them. Tiny walls, that is. Whether a few inches wide or a few feet wide or an awkward height, or all of the above, small walls definitely pose a decorating challenge. Do we ignore and leave them alone to make them essentially disappear? Do we highlight them with something bold and...
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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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Certainly every color has a bold hue that demands visual attention. Even blues and greens, often so soothing and calming, can be modified into dramatic and eye-catching tones. One color, however, is notorious for demanding attention in nearly every shade: red. One problem with being such a powerful color is that red can turn a...
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Modern design is all about crisp, clean lines. In light of this, it may seem counterintuitive to try to combine modern sensibilities with the natural flourish of flowers. However, when produced in their most basic form (“modernized”), floral prints can carry a huge impact into the design of a space. The beautiful thing is, the...
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Wood pallet projects are all the rage in the DIY world and have been for a little time now. Some pallet projects can be impressively elaborate, and the fact that most of the materials used (e.g., pallet boards) can be obtained for free makes the result all the more appealing. However, many of us don’t...
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Decorating a bedroom for a daughter or a granddaughter is never a job that can be considered easy. However, with the right sort of planning you can pull off a look that will be age appropriate and last for a few years to come. One of the trickiest things to get right is providing storage....
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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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Black furniture can be very stylish and elegant. It look great in modern and contemporary interior decors and, since black is a neutral color, you would think that it can be combined with basically any other color. Theoretically this is true but choosing the colors to complement your black furniture is not as easy as...
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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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They’re visually nonexistent…well, almost…and they add no color to a space. But sometimes those characteristics are exactly what make Lucite chairs (a.k.a. “vapor” or “ghost” chairs) ideal in fully enhancing the style of a space. Vapor chairs are modern, chic, and completely at home in some of the most unsuspecting places. In fact, sometimes their...
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Is your kitchen in need of a new look and focal point? Try adding dramatic drum pendant lighting in your interiors and change the feel of your interiors. Whether it’s the living room, bedroom or kitchen. Not only is the drum pendant lighting sleek and elegant, it is also very functional as it provides your...
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The process of decorating a space is closely related to a series of factors. For example, the type of space and the layout will often dictate the décor. Moreover, the function of a particular space also has to do with the colors and with the style you choose for the décor. In the case of...
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Have you noticed that birds in home décor have never really been out of style? Somehow, someway, birds have managed to work themselves into chic interior designs throughout the centuries. I admit that when I think “bird,” I sometimes think of my grandmother and her plastic hummingbird feeder, or a group of tropical-shirt-wearing binocular-toting bird-watching...
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If you’re tired of how your bathroom looks like or if you’re planning a renovation for this particular area, be bold and dare to become a designer just for this project. Decorating a bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult if you don’t make it difficult. For example, a beautiful countertop can become a beautiful and...
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If you live by a river then designing your garden so that you make the most of it is probably high on your list of priorities. Oftentimes, the presence of a body of water nearby will be why you first fell in love with a property in the first place. Rivers create a sense of...
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It’s time to start making your Valentine’s Day crafts! Roses, bright pinks, juicy reds, hearts, X’s & O’s, funny little greeting cards and Sweethearts. Although cliché, Valentine’s Day is really all about decorating the house and loved ones with all things warm and fuzzy. So, it’s only natural that you greet your house guests with...
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Despite being a room whose name connotes the serving and consumption of delicious food, dining rooms sometimes have a bad reputation of being stale, stagnant, and stuffy. Perhaps this is because some people have a “formal” dining room in which they hold the rare formal (read: stressful!) dinner party? I’m not exactly sure. But because...
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One major reason why most bathrooms are always cluttered is because of the lack of storage space. In this case, it becomes necessary that the homeowner look out for those hidden storage within the bathroom, especially under the open vanity. Although it can be a big challenge since it is not everything you want in...
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If your home occupies a plot with an incline, the idea of putting together a fantastic looking garden may seem like an uphill struggle. Hillsides present different challenges to neat and flat garden spaces. Nevertheless, hilly gardens can offer a great deal of potential, so long as you work with what nature has given you....
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Hardwood flooring is something that most buyers appreciate on a house. It’s a feature that makes a house more valuable and that could determine whether or not you decide to buy it. However, like any other type of flooring, hardwood floors have both advantages and disadvantages. We’re going to analyze both sections and give you...
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Valentine’s day is coming. Soon your house will smell of roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes will cover the kitchen counters. In the meantime, it’s time to start thinking about how to make your home a little more festive. Hearts, pink, sparkles ….. it’s all a part of the Valentine’s day spirit!! 1. Curly-Q Garland. Grab...
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Now that the winter cold has set in, it does not mean that your life or related activities should be interrupted. You don’t always have to huddle yourself in bed, clad in extra pair of stockings and covered from the shoulders down with multiple layers of blanket and bed covers. By utilizing a fireplace, space...
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If you work from home and have a dedicated room to conduct your business affairs in, then selecting the right desk is the key to a good design. Not only will a desk be sympathetic to the overall décor of the room but assist you when it comes to working efficiently. Of course, a home...
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If your bathroom is spacious then there are a wide variety of products and suites that you can choose from, designed to coordinate well. With smaller bathrooms and, in particular, en-suites you have to be that little bit more careful with your selections. The first thing to do is to decide whether you can squeeze...
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The Noguchi table was designed by artist and industrial designer Isamu Noguchi. It’s a beautiful and modern piece of furniture that was first produced in the mid-20th century and it was introduced by Herman Miller in 1947. The piece that inspired its design was a table that was designed in 1939 for Conger Goodyear, president...
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Concrete is considered a rough material and one that’s difficult to work with. However, it’s not always the case. There are lots of features that can be made of concrete and that will definitely ad charm to your home. We have selected some of them and we decided to share them with you. Table With...
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Platform beds are also known as cabin beds. They are a more modern version of the traditional bed and features several key elements. One of them is the structure of the bed itself. It consists of a solid horizontal frame, usually of a rectangular shape, often with a section that features flexible wooden slats that...
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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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With the onset of mass car ownership in the last century, so dwellings’ carriage houses tended to be converted to garages, providing autos protection from the elements. Reliable vehicular transport relied, to some extent, on the cover afforded by a domestic garage. However, as car design has improved so the need to park a vehicle...
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If you own a cluttered closet, you will find out that most times, you avoid making use of the closet and when you do, you quickly grab what you need and slam the closet door immediately. There might even be cases of having hangers, belts, hats and even clothes mingled in heaps in various parts...
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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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Usually when you only have half of the piece of furniture you wanted it’s not exactly useful. There’s not much you can do with half of a bed but there might be something you can do with half of a table. In fact, there are plenty of designs features cut in half tables and the...
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If granted the opportunity, do you think there are certain things you need to get right when it comes to the organization of your pet’s area? If yes, then it is necessary that first, you see the pet as part of your family and as such, the home should be organized in such a way...
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For some designers, blue is a cold color and they prefer warmer tones for a living room, like oranges and beige. Few living rooms are given over entirely to blue. However azure tones really work well in living spaces, particularly if used in combination with off whites. Don’t reject the cool blue look for your...
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The Nordic style is known for its simplicity and minimalism. Still, there are many variations of this style. This particular apartment, for example, features an interior décor that is visibly minimalist yet it doesn’t feel cold. The décor and the atmosphere are very relaxing, warm and inviting. A key role in this case is played...
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Some materials are more suited for a certain space than others. For example, in the case of the bathroom, wood is not exactly a common choice. That’s because tiles are more resistant to humidity and more easy to clean. They’re also more durable in time and this makes them a very popular choice. but if...
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If you’re ever in a conundrum about which chair to choose for a certain space, chances are high that some version of a Louis chair would be the perfect choice. No kidding. These amazingly stylish and versatile chairs have the magical ability to transform into the perfect accent or foundation for nearly any space –...
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If you have a collection of wine that you have built up over the years and are maturing with care, you have probably already designated a storage place that suits the bottles. Even if you don’t have a cellar in your home, storing your wine so that it is at its best when you open...
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Putting away those winter blankets and bringing out your brightly colored decor items does not have to wait till after winter. This means that it is not necessary to have a winter-themed decor just because it is the season. In order to achieve fresh and warm look in your home in the dreary months of...
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Blue is one of the most versatile colors on the chart. Timeless when paired with warm neutrals, hipster when paired with patterns and it still emits a relaxing, soothing look. It’s one of the most present colors in your daily life, which is probably why so many people feel so comfortable being surrounded by blue,...
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When you’re living alone you don’t need much. Having a large home would just mean you would have more space that you don’t use. A single person usually feels cozier in a small home. But would a 38 square meter apartment be enough? Some might say it’s too small but we say it’s perfect. You...
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The dining room started as a separate area but it eventually got merged with the living room and the two once distinct rooms became one. It’s the case of most contemporary dining areas. But whether it’s a separate room or not, the element that matters the most is the atmosphere you create in this space....
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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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Your kitchen is the one place that lighting in essential. Whether you are preparing your favorite meal, helping kids with their homework at the dinner table or entertaining guest, lighting and the systems you choose are important. If the lighting system in your kitchen is such that casts shadows when it is turned on, it...
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Make your media room an extraordinary one by thinking about the overall design from the outset. For most of us a home theater, or a dedicated room where you can watch the sports on a large television, makes for a great bolt hole from the pressures of work life. However, media rooms tend to be...
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The TV is an important part of most living rooms. It’s a must-have in this area of the house and it often becomes the focal point in the room. It’s one of the reasons why a TV wall is a very popular element in most living rooms. The TV wall usually includes a wall-mounted TV...
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Minimal clutter and the utmost functionality, modest kitchens are all about spacious counter tops and clean looks. Whether it’s a smaller nook or a grander space, modest kitchens may not have a bunch of accessories or bold colors but they know how to utilize the area they’ve been given. Let’s take a look at some...
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Ah, the infamous stairway. Does your house/apartment have one? Often, stairways are viewed simply as a way to get from Point A to Point B, and not much thought is given to the space thereafter. However, I’ve noticed that stairways provide an ideal place to exhibit one’s design style and interests or to even be...
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Regardless of the type of home you have or the style you choose for the interior design, there are some elements that never change. Some pieces of furniture are must-have items and every home has them. They include the basics like the coffee table or the chairs but there are also other pieces that should...
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For those of us with smaller a kitchen, packed with storage units and appliances, there is usually less available natural lighting. Plain white kitchens are therefore consistently the most popular, as they make smaller rooms seem larger and reflect the natural light around. However, sheer whites can make a kitchen spaces a little cold. If...
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A pair of shoes can completely alter the look of an outfit. We’ve all heard that, right? For better or worse, shoes wield a disproportionately large amount of influential power. Imagine a man in a tuxedo with sneakers, or a woman in jeans with heels. The shoes define the overall vibe. This can also be...
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Brilliant white marble exteriors of buildings go as far back as the ancient Greek civilization and they really took off in Roman times. For public buildings a white façade echoes the ancients’ design aesthetics and you will still see it used regularly in modern architecture. However, dwellings are a different matter. Whereas the exterior of...
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Mass-produced bookshelves. We’ve all got them, don’t we? (If your answer is “no,” I applaud you…and then turn to the rest of the world whose answer is the opposite.) There’s nothing wrong with a standard bookshelf per se – it holds books and treasures, makes things easily accessible, provides structure and storage. Those are all...
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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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It’s common nowadays for people to feel as though technology should be banned from the bedroom, with many people believing that it hinders relaxation and sleep. While there certainly are gadgets that act as more of a distraction, there are also plenty that will help you ensure your bedroom remains a peaceful environment. Bring your...
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Farmhouse French, French farmhouse. (Tomayto, Tomahto.) However you say it, it’s a style many people love. Something about the finer things of life intermingled with chippy, rustic elements in décor brings out an elegant yet comfortably familiar aura. As for myself, I find the whole composition of farmhouse French style intriguing and quite lovely. Who...
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The door symbolizes mystery. You never know what’s behind it so the moment when you touch the handle and push to open the door is decisive. The handle becomes the star and steals all the attention. Of course, a unique handle also has decorative qualities. It’s the accessory that makes the door stand out and...
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Need a fresh idea for your bedroom makeover? How about a bit of metallic accents to brighten up the room and give it a bit of an edge. Silver isn’t as harsh of gold but still looks incredibly elegant and refined in big and small spaces. It also works well with muted neutrals giving off...
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There’s a good reason why kitchen counters incorporate backsplashes as a rule: they’re practical. Stuff splatters up on the walls, even while the most fastidious among us are preparing and cooking food. A backsplash is there to protect the wall itself from being constantly assaulted by marinara sauce or cookie dough globs. However, backsplashes have...
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Many homeowner make the mistake of seeing white as a color that is meant for summer only. If you sit back and think about what white furniture and decor items can do to the interiors of your home, especially when it is dark and miserable outdoors, you won’t hesitate in using winter whites to brighten...
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If you are one of the several persons who found themselves in smaller rooms with lower ceilings, you don’t really have to worry about changing the size of the room in order to increase the height because there are lots of other ways to make those changes. The most viable among them is visually creating...
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As the largest piece of furniture in a living space (well, typically), the sofa tends to hover around the realm of neutral color or blend-into-the-background wallflower. It’s not a bad idea, of course – by its sheer size alone, the sofa will naturally draw attention to itself and has the potential to overpower all other...
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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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Decorating the bedroom might seem like an easy job but it’s a more difficult and complex project than you might think. It’s true that there’s not much furniture that you have to include in the design but you have to be extra careful on every detail. The atmosphere in the room is very important and,...
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More and more people are incorporating an office into their homes, whether or not they also have an office elsewhere. Of course, home office spaces are convenient and lend themselves to increased efficiency in one’s job, but this is only true if the space itself is organized and streamlined to match one’s personal and job...
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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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Rugs are like shoes. They are a seemingly insignificant item that has the incredible ability to make or break the entire ensemble. It’s amazing, the influence of these floor-level pieces. For many of us, it might seem difficult to choose the right rug – do we go neutral? Patterned? Neutrally patterned? Bold? Geometric? Persian? It’s...
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Red is the color of passion and vibrancy. Grey is the color of solace and comfort. Combine the two for a unique balance of eclecticism and fashion-forward energy. And, believe it or not, this color combination can transform any room and look great in any type of space. Let’s take a peek at some real...
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Wall decals are a simple and very chic décor solution for the walls of our homes. They come in many designs and themes but tree wall decals are some of the most popular.There’s something about this motif that makes it especially appealing, not just for the kids’ room but also for other spaces as well....
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Orange is an interesting color. It can be warm and enthusiastically eye-catching yet also mature and stabilizing. As with most colors, the tones and hues of orange carry with them a wide variety of emotion and aura. The versatile color is successful in traditional spaces and modern spaces and eclectic spaces and every space in...
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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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LEDs or light-emitting diodes were first produced in 1968 and are semiconductor light sources. They are commonly used as indicator lamps in many devices but are also increasingly used for other purposes as well. Around the house, LED lights can be used as accent details for cove lighting or for highlighting a certain décor or...
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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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In most homes, the size of the bathrooms is always small and if you are experiencing same, it simply means you are not alone. If you should opt for home improvements that are geared towards physically enlarging your small bathroom, it is sure to be very expensive and time consuming, with all the attendant stress....
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In the kitchen or dining room, everyone has a way of storing and organizing the dish plates that they’ve chosen probably when they first moved into the house or apartment. It’s not something people pay much attention to unless they have to. Nevertheless, there are all sorts of ways in which you can store and...
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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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Sofa tables are one of those furnishings that, for all intents and purposes, isn’t particularly critical to the success of a space. Sure, they are lovely and functional and nice, but a living room doesn’t “have” to have a table behind the sofa to make it work. However, that being said, sofa tables are also...
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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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Saving money on water bill is something you can do without any stress. If you are eco conscious, there are lots of green ways through which you can use less water in your home and at the same time, help in preserving same. Since fresh water is becoming more expensive and precious by the day,...
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Every bedroom presents its own challenges when it comes to storage and, in most situations, you can’t get enough of it. For boys’ rooms storage solutions are particularly sought after because, let’s face it, they have a lot of stuff. From an early age, boys collect all sorts of belongings and their bedrooms will need...
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There are few patterns as graphically arresting as stripes, and there are few patterns as versatile as well. Whether the stripes exist on walls, textiles, art, or elsewhere, their incorporation will bring instant style to the space. I’ve particularly noticed that stripes on furniture have the potential to make an incredibly bold statement about who...
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In the kitchen there are always things that get lost or misplaced and if you don’t have a good system to keep everything in place it’s easy to get buried under a mountain of mess. But you can also avoid that and it’s simpler than you might think. You just need to be a little...
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Now that it’s winter, we are all wanting to spend less time in the cold and more time in our homes. Your home office can often lack personality and color. Under normal home office settings, the colors you would always find are silver, black, grays and white which mainly make up the colors of the...
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In a home, studio, office or anywhere else, it’s all about space and how you can take full advantage of it. The space that’s available has to meet a person’s needs and requirements. But sometimes there’s just not enough space to have all the rooms you need. It’s why room dividers are so great. They...
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As we’ve mentioned on numerous occasions, space is a problem in most homes. It’s why we have to find solutions that can help us include all the furniture pieces that we need in our home without making it feel cluttered and cramped. As we’ve shown you already, fold-down beds are a great way of saving...
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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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Aquariums are wonderful décor elements. They are very contrasting and always intriguing and surprising. On one hand, aquariums are dynamic because of everything that’s going on inside them. On the other hand, however, they are very peaceful and calming. They always calm you down when you look at them and this makes them very amazing....
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The great thing about having a patio is that is allows you to open up your living room and to create a strong indoor-outdoor connection. Folding doors are perfect in this case as they allow you to connect the two spaces by eliminating the barrier between them. It’s the perfect combination for warm summer days....
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You may not have known this but there comes a time, in every cluttered bookshelf, when it a cluttered bookshelf could use some well-needed organization. This brings about the question of what to keep, what to throw away and how to go about it all. Are there books you no longer need or not interested...
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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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We’ve all heard it: the color of the year 2013 is apparently emerald green. While I don’t particularly take stock in such predictions (commands?) of home decor, I do happen to love this color. If you’re looking for a way to freshen up your space, and you figure you may as well be on-trend in...
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The bed is a crucial piece of furniture that every home has. But, at the same time, it’s also the one that perhaps occupies the most space. And since space is always a problem in our homes, solutions must be found. A great way of saving space would therefore be to somewhat hide the bed...
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I have a friend who really doesn’t love do-it-yourself stuff. As she stated, “I don’t really see the point. I’d really rather save my time and just BUY it!” While there’s something to be said for the ease of seeing something you want and making a purchase, I can’t help but feel she’s missing out...
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Shocking is the word most commonly associated with the color pink. However, pink need not be an overly vibrant hue that becomes overbearing in home décor and tiring on the eye. If you reckon that pink is just for young girls’ rooms and lacks sophistication, then think again. From delicate roses to light salmon, pink...
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Organizing your closet in much more easier when you know exactly how you want it to look and what it needs to have in order to be perfect. Women, for example, have different requirements than men regarding their closet. There are things that they always look for when analyzing a closet. These things usually are:...
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Growing up, my family’s house had a tiny, single-door pantry closet…located around the corner from the kitchen and down the hallway. Not particularly an ideal location, to be sure, but I remember how my mother squeezed every last functional possibility out of those precious inches of pantry space. Oh, and did I mention I come...
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Ideally, we would all have huge homes where we could have all the furniture and accessories we need. But we don’t live in an ideal world so it often happens that we have to deal with space-related problems. When you have a small home you often have to make sacrifices. This means not getting to...
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It’s a new year and there’s no better time to create a fresh, new look for your home. Get ahead of the spring cleaning pack and start thinking about ways to revive your house before the temperatures start to rise outside. First thing you need to do is think about color choices. And we’ve compiled...
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