Front Yard Design Roll out a blooming front yard welcome mat with the help of easy-care landscaping. Annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, and color-rich trees create a lush landscape that sets the scene for a warm, inviting home year-round. Get started transforming your front yard with these simple tips and techniques. Whether you choose to overhaul your entire front yard in one season or spread the...

Artwork for Your Home One of the most frequently asked questions designers get is, "How do I choose the right artwork?". There are a few guidelines to make sure you select the right piece for a specific space. Artwork is what helps define the personality of the homeowner and their space. It's useful in tying certain pieces together and creating character in a home. The best thing about art is that it's an...

Child's Room Feng shui applied to children's spaces can bring a vibrant, healthy and lasting sense of joy, at the same time providing relief from the overwhelming clutter chaos often present in children's rooms. Young energy is expansive and vibrant; it needs an abundance of free, open space in order to thrive. Feng shui can help promote a harmonious growth while avoiding cluttered, busy and chaotic...

How to sleep better Want to know how to sleep better? From finding the best mattress to choosing the ideal bedroom colour scheme, these simple tips will help you nod off at night and be more productive during your waking hours. For more practical expertise, enjoy more of our bedroom advice articles: We’ve asked sleep experts including Bensons for Beds’ Stephanie Romiszewski and Dr Ranj Singh, Brand...

Shelving Home Library Home libraries are a real point of emphasis for our customers. The books you read and choose to keep and display are an important part of any home or apartment, and a major traffic point for residents and visitors alike. The following are a few general suggestions and thoughts relating to shelving your own library: Go Floor to Ceiling There are few things more...

Dining Chair Before you buy a dining chair, consider this: you need this chair to be both comfortable and stylish. Comfortable, because a dining table is where people gather around to eat, work, and have conversations. Stylish, because you want it to look good and reflect your style. Consider also that you will be choosing from a dizzying variety of styles, materials, colors, and brands. But when it...

Rug Do's and Don'ts Area rugs are a terrific alternative to wall-to-wall carpet, namely because they're easier to remove and clean. They're also less of a commitment, and it's easy to switch one out if you get bored or want to redecorate. When it comes to using area rugs in your home, there are some important rules to remember. Before buying, check out these do's and don'ts for decorating with area...

Choose a Lighting Focal Point Not all fixtures—chandelier, lamps, sconces—should be the same size. Otherwise, the eye searches for visual clarity without landing on anything specific. For a large space, such as a dining room or family room, a chandelier makes a great focal point. In a smaller-scale room, think about a distinctive floor lamp or vintage-inspired sconces flanking a piece of...

Garden Decoration People often think that to have a nice garden or terrace you need a lot of money. However, thanks to today's tips, you can decorate your garden economically. Maybe you think that to have a perfectly decorated garden like the one in the pictures you see on the internet you need a good deal of money. However, nothing is further from the truth! In the following article, we’ll give you...

Halls and Corridors Decoration If you choose the right decorative objects for your halls and corridors, these areas will come to life and have a different vibe. Halls and corridors are a waste of space for some people but they’re a great place to capture a certain style for other folks. In today’s article, we’re going to give you some ideas for decorative objects you can use in these areas that are...

Home Renovation or Conversion Tackling a renovation or conversion can be a great way to create a unique home, but you must approach the project with a sound design philosophy to ensure your hard-earned cash goes into a scheme that meets your expectations. Good planning by an experienced designer can deliver great value-for-money; even a few simple and sensible decisions on layouts can save you a small...

Hide Your Radiator Radiators provide your home with heat so you can be comfortable. However, in the summer, they aren’t necessary and are still fixed to your walls. This can affect your home’s aesthetics. We’ll give you 3 ways to create hidden radiators in your home. Radiators, as a rule, aren’t very pleasing to the eye. Nowadays there are a variety of types and formats, which help prevent...