Homeowners today have a wealth of options when it comes to window treatments. Your choice of covering can greatly impact the amount of heat or cold in your home, and hence your heating and air conditioning needs. Below are some window treatments that you can use to keep your home well-insulated and hence cut down…
One room in your home where you know you spend a lot of time, and that gets constant foot traffic is your kitchen. It’s where you cook, converse with family members and guests and the place you start your morning with a nice cup of coffee. It only makes sense you’d want it to look…
In the recent past, Malta’s construction industry has seen a lot of exciting progress, from the barrage of new developments in Sliema to the green lighting of high-rise buildings throughout the region. However, while progress and modern property development is all good and well, there have been some concerns that not enough attention is being…
Whether you’re a new homeowner or an experienced do-it-yourself guru, heat loss is a commonly overlooked issue you should know about that could be costing you unnecessary expenses on your heating bill. Heat loss refers to heat escaping from inside the home to the outside, typically through the roof, windows, doors, and floors. This article…
For those who wish to tackle their interior design and decorating projects the DIY route, it’s essential to get well grounded in at least the basic elements and principles of this science. Interior design is much more complex in nature than many people realize. And we can’t expect to give the full scope of all…
Just bought a new house and want it to feel like home? Doing seasonal decorating or want to switch things up a bit? A few personal touches and soft layers can go a long way to making your home feel cozy. You won’t need a degree in interior decorating or interior design to make your…
The minimalistic design concept is amazing and can be really stunning. But at times you may want to take your small sized apartment and make it feel a little bigger. The design concepts of Feng Shui have made the interior of one’s house not only a reflection of self but also a means to call…
Are you bored with your garden or backyard? If so, now is a good idea to cast a critical eye over your space to see if there is anything you can do to improve it. Even if you have a relatively small budget, we have some great ideas for you. Read on for inspiration! Revamp…
Knowing the basics of interior design will help you out a lot when you want to make some stunning home decorating changes. The problem is that in most situations homeowners start to think about many things that are not actually that important. Getting stuck thinking too much about the minor things often leads to very…
When architects work on interior design, it is usually very noticeable – they always pay lot’s of attention to the structure, functionality, and form. This beautiful and very unique attic apartment in Barcelona was designed by one of my favorite architectural bureaus Arquitectura G. It is a real treasure in terms of creativity and unusual design solutions. Let’s…
Most home improvement projects do not necessarily need hiring professionals. You can actually undertake these projects yourself. However, you need the right power tools and some knowledge on how to use these tools. If you do not have the right tools, home improvement can be very frustrating and hard to accomplish. Out there, there are…
One of the biggest trends today in interior design is decorating walls using various posters. They not only look modern and stylish but often help to conceal various flaws of the space. Today I want to share with you several ideas on how to decorate with posters and which rules to follow to do it…