You casually walk down stairs and get surprised by water creeping over your last step. Or you spent the entire night taking shelter from a torrential downpour, expecting at least some water to have seeped in to your home. Sewer back-ups, bursting pipes, heavy rains and malfunctioning sump-pumps are the four common causes for house …
There are now approximately 52 different types of wood that can be used for home makeover, construction and decorating purposes. This means wood lovers are no longer constrained to only work wood into their homes in the form of doors or trim. Trending today is the use of specific wood tones, shades and textures in …
No matter how far technology advances to bring us digital fireplaces that appear on our big screens at the tap of a button or faux fires that ignite at the rotation of a gas knob, nothing compares to a real wood-burning fireplace. From the chopping of the wood, the arguments about who can light it …
Think about it. It’s a bit of wishful thinking, but if you sleep an average of eight hours a night you’re sleeping through one third of it! Living a life to 75 years means you spend 25 of them in dream land. If that’s not enough to inspire you to you to design the ultimate …
A basket is more multifunctional than you think. On one hand, the woven materials, be it fabric, hemp, metal or wicker form an upright container that has become the number one choice for every day storage needs. But when you step back and approach the ‘basket’ from a decorative perspective, the question is no longer, …
Known as an ancient Chinese art, feng shui’ means “wind water”. At the core of feng shui decorating, the environment for which the design occupies must respect space and time to achieve a harmonious balance and vibrant feeling between energy and the intended purpose of a room. Contrary to popular belief, feng shui is not …
“Perfect placement of your air conditioning vent”, and “that air vent looks fabulous” are two phrases that have probably never been spoken and never will be. Just when you thought the iconic HVAC vent is an eye sore your home cannot live without, our clevers ways to conceal them are blowing in. AC vents deserve …
1. Gothic Décor Even though gothic culture can take your mind to dark and gloomy elements, this doesn’t mean you can’t use it in your home as a decorating style. A gothic theme doesn’t necessarily have to make your home feel spooky and sinister. It’s actually the best style if you value the old-style elegance …
1. Meaning of Steampunk If you’re searching for a more unique theme when designing your home, why not try the steampunk style? While it’s a bit more unusual compared to other design styles, the steampunk world with its Victorian elements and mechanical gears represents a great solution for making your home stand out. Most people …
How to Decorate in the Scandinavian Style Through the combination of functionality and minimalistic aesthetic, Scandinavian interior design brings out the best use of natural elements and materials with a focus on lighting, wood, calm colors and functional furniture. This awe-inspiring approach to interior design began in 1950’s in the school of modernism and has …