Floating Shelves Floating shelves — those that attach to the wall without visible brackets — are sleek, chic and so versatile. From filling a tricky nook to customizing a workspace, floating shelves are an underrated workhorse all around the house. Here are eight ways to use floating shelves, plus key tips for when it comes time to hang them. Cross a window. Desperately need more kitchen storage but...
Terrace Decoration Decorating your mini terrace does not have to be a huge challenge. Here we provide a couple of pieces of advice to ensure you can make the most of every inch of space and enjoy the beautiful weather. When good weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending our summer evenings relaxing on our terraces or balconies. However, many homes only have small spaces, such as a mini...
Entrance When decorating a home, it can be easy to focus on all of the main rooms. However, neglecting the entryway can have a huge impact on visitors as well as yourself. Your foyer will be what friends and family see first when entering your home. It will also be the primary stop you make when walking through the door after a long day of being out and about. After using these 5 tips to transforming...
Ideas for Your Home Office Everyone has a different set of needs for their work space, so many design ideas are by no means one-size-fits-all. However, that doesn’t mean that creating the perfect office space is impossible, far from it. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating a space that will allow you to work from home, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions that...
Lighter Rooms The interior decor of a room can make or break the feel of a room. Incorrect decor can make a large, open space appear small and cramped. To make the best of any space, the decor requires careful planning. When you make the right choices, the colors, layout and finishes you use can help even a small, cramped or dark room appear open, spacious and light. Paint the ceiling white. The...
Workspace You sit at your desk all day. OK, that’s a lie. You get up occasionally to get water, or to use the restroom, or to head to a meeting. But for the majority of the day, you occupy one tiny section of the office. So why not decorate it like you would your own home? After all, you’re probably spending more time there anyway. (Yes, you can pause to let that fact sink in.) Obviously, I don’t...
Top 5 Jacuzzi Maintenance Tips Use hot tub covers. One easy way to keep your spa and its water clean is to use a hot tub cover. Make sure to wipe off debris as part of your maintenance routine, and you can use a garden hose to spray down the underside of the cover. If you use any chemicals on top of the cover, make sure to avoid using it anywhere else as it can affect the hot tub water. Keeping...
Cleaning Mistakes At Your Home Cleaning up your home may not be your favorite activity of the week but it is necessary. Well, it's necessary if you want to avoid being evicted, prevent food poisoning, and skip being crushed by piles of clutter. Most of us just want to get housework done in the shortest amount of time possible with the best results for our efforts. To help you get a bit more organized,...
Dining Room Table Shopping for dining room furniture is more complicated than you think. It’s not just about taste – it’s about the size and creating balance. Use these five tips to choose the right dining room table for your home, and make your space as comfortable and inviting as possible. Bigger Is Better Most designers agree that it’s best to get a table that’s a bit bigger...
Television Placement at Your Home For most of us it's hard to hide technology, so try to integrate it into your décor as best you can. Let's face it: in the real world, decorating involves dealing with a television. It's probably even safe to say that for many people the television is a focal point. But finding a place to put the television without compromising your furniture arrangement and décor can...
Backyard Ideas To Create a Charming Hideaway Most homeowners know that buying a property often comes along with certain amount of compromise. For some, this means making peace with a cozy yard rather than sprawling grounds. We’ve compiled 15 small backyard ideas to help turn that compromise into a favorite feature. With just a little forethought and planning, your postage stamp yard can be...
Furnishing a Small Apartment: 10 Tips for Finding Great Furniture Shopping for furniture for your small apartment on the cheap is harder than it sounds. A tiny space poses a challenge to all but the most diligent of self-styled home designers. While that plush sectional looked great online, it doesn’t look so great sticking out of your living room and loitering in the dining space....
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