Our homes are our pride and joy and it’s likely that you want improve your living space to make living there much more pleasurable. In this article is going to be some unusual suggestions on how to improve your home to make it more livable. Windows and doors Ensuring that you take care of your…
When you start your interior design career, be ready that every now and then people will ask you for free advice. These could be your relatives, friends, neighbors or even random people that find you through the web or recommendations. Nothing can be more frustrating as this: often people would expect you to come to…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, but alas, some of our homes are left with small hearts. If your kitchen is so small that you can barely fit in more than one person at a time, then you might have given up on the idea of ever spending enjoyable evenings preparing a meal….
Hardwood floors continue to be a popular choice for many home owners, and one of the main reasons is that they have a long lifespan. If you look after your hardwood floor, it can last decades. However, there are things to consider if you’re thinking of installing hardwood flooring in your kitchen. The kitchen is the…
What you need to know about keeping your house tidy is that the more often you clean, the easier it gets and the less you have to do. Make cleaning easier by implementing good cleaning habits and using this checklist to make sure you get every room. Bathroom Make sure trash like tissue paper and…
When I started my own interior design business one of the hardest things I had to deal with was impostor syndrome – basically a self-created feeling of a fraud. It’s when you doubt your expertise and ask yourself questions like “Do I have enough knowledge?” “Am I good enough at what I am doing?” “Can I…
The importance of a focal point in a room can’t be underestimated. Focal points give the eye something to rest on and create an immediate wow factor. They also help to highlight a special part of the homeowner’s personality that’s been showcased in the decor or hide an unwanted design element that cannot be otherwise…
Whether you’re just looking to upgrade your equipment in every way or looking for ways to make the entire process of carpet cleaning much easier, investing in the proper equipment is essential in this regard. That way, you will be of much more help when you hire a carpet scrubber or a carpet cleaning service….
If you started your own interior design business, one of the things you need to learn is successful delegation. Otherwise you will end up doing some robotic tasks instead of focusing on growing your business and the fun part – design itself. Why is it so difficult to delegate? These are usually the most frequent…
Close your eyes, and picture the perfect Spanish home. I’d be willing to bet more than a few euros that it’s creamy white, with beautiful arched windows. Maybe it has a few terracotta pots outside, and it definitely has a roof made from undulating, traditional clay tiles. Those tiles, known by many names including Spanish…
For many of us, nothing beats climbing into bed at the end of a busy day. Even the thought of lying down and enjoying the peace and tranquillity can power us through a hectic afternoon of meetings. When you step into your bedroom, it should automatically make you feel relaxed. If it doesn’t, and you…
Hello, friends! For those who are interested in my History of Styles column, this post today is for you and I want to talk a little bit about one of my favourite styles – the Arts and Crafts. It was part of Victorian era and covers the period from 1861 to 1890. It was first associated…