Seeing people again for the first time in years, reuniting with friends, connecting with new family members. These are just some of the reasons why you may love hosting guests. Naturally, we want our guests to enjoy their stay as much as possible. However, a lot of us often feel that our homes are not…
Everyone sees the little flags advertising the home’s security system in the yards of conscientious people who make security a priority. A home security system is not always necessary, especially when homeowners can protect their home on their own. In fact, there are many ways that we can protect our home by simply being aware…
Does the thought of constant low-level warmth in your home fill you with joy? Are you generating huge utility bills as you blast heaters out trying to warm rooms after a day with no heat running? Or perhaps you avoid using that lovely sunroom you had built on because it is so hard to keep…
If you are considering refurnishing your home but are wondering where to start, don’t worry you are not alone. Designing your home can take time, especially if you don’t know exactly what you want. It can be hard to decide what to do first and what the most important things are to consider, not at…
If you want to turn a holiday into the most memorable trip of your lives, a destination proposal is perfect. But while traveling to a romantic destination is sure to set a magical scene for your proposal, getting the ring there could be more of a challenge. Whether you’ve chosen a vintage-inspired marquise ring from…
It’s that time of year, either looking back and reviewing what happened in 2018, or excitedly looking forward to seeing what is coming up in 2019, and the colors of quartz kitchen worktops are no exception. During 2018, four kitchen colors have tended to dominate quartz worktops in the UK: grey, white, black and cream….
Once you’ve decided to go ahead for your home improvement project be aware that almost all of them, even a basic redecoration of a room, involve disruption to a certain extent. Understanding how long work will take is important before settling on a start date as the noise, dust, and workmen traipsing through your home…
During my recent trip to Paris, I visited the Louvre where I collected plenty of interesting material for my History of Styles research. Particularly there were several great examples of Empire epoch interiors and furniture so in today’s post I want to share the main characteristics of this style. Empire style appeared in the time of…
Every time we move into our new homes, whether it be an apartment or any other such variation, we might need to make extra adjustments to the design in order to feel like we are home. One of these adjustments could be to change the flooring scheme and design of the place. So, that we…
When I look at the photos of interiors created by famous decorators I am always astonished of their ability to mix and match furniture pieces and decorative objects from different epochs and styles. When you buy a ready set of furniture or try to recreate a certain style, the interior often looks either too dull or…
Regardless of how large or small your living room may be, it’s important to make the space feel comfortable and welcoming for your family and your guests. A living room is the central gathering place in your home, and whether you’re lounging and reading a book or hosting a party, it should be a cozy…
Window treatments are coverings which are placed inside, over or on top of windows. They provide privacy and also control the amount of natural light which enters a room during the day. In addition to that, window treatments can insulate a room by keeping the air inside cool during the Summer and by keeping it…