With a plethora of do-it-yourself home remodeling programmes on the television, it’s no wonder that many people get a periodic urge to dig in and renovate their residences. Whether a home requires repairs or replacement of some of its features, there is a change in circumstance that necessitates changes to the environment, or the current…
Gutters are designed to do a specific job, which is to channel water away from the foundation of your home. They play a critical part in protecting the structural integrity of your home, and in order to do their job properly it’s important that they are properly maintained. This means ensuring that your gutters are…
It is St Valentine’s Eve today and I thought it would be a good idea to talk about red – the colour of love, desire and passion. Some people say that they don’t like red, mainly referring to the bright scarlet hue, however there are so many shades of red, from pinks to fuchsia and bordeaux,…
I love DIY projects: for me it is a possibility to express creativity, as well as make something that will suite my style and taste. In this post I have picked several cool DIY projects I am going to try in 2015. 1. Paint Dipped Picture Frames With this simple tutorial you can easily transform a cheap…
Whether you’re building a new home or giving your old one a refresh, nothing is as personal as the choice of colour you use. Pick a colour! Any colour! Sounds easy right? Unfortunately it’s not that simple – but there are some tools and tricks that can help you along the way. For many, choosing…
August. Month of harvesting, homemade jams and collecting honey. Never during a year nature was that generous in giving away her treasures: fruits, berries, mushrooms, and of course wheat. It is so nice to bring them to our homes and also to create of them a beautiful and heart-warming decor. In this post today 16 beautiful ideas of…
What do we know about Scandinavian decor? Many people would probably associate it with white walls, exposed brick, untreated wood and simple, unsophisticated environments. Nowadays this style is becoming more and more popular, and, what is remarkable, not only among people from the northern part of Europe. When it comes to decorating and choosing furniture,…
The patio is the pinnacle of summer entertainment. You have a few friends over or maybe the entire family. Whether it’s a BBQ or a nice day in the pool, the patio will be the central spot where everyone hangs out. So you want it to be accommodating and you definitely want it to be…
Interior design is almost as big as the clothing industry. There are countless magazines, blogs, and shows all displaying the latest trends. Now, it’s obvious what you’re thinking. Usually when interior design inspires fashion it’s because a dress happens to look like a pair of curtains. If you’re a budding fashion designer, or you simply want a…
If you find yourself lending your design color choices to the neutral palette, you understand that there are sometimes issues with making a focal point. For those who enjoy neutrals, adding a splash of color or something extra in a room can take it to the next level. There are a number of ways to…
Sometimes new is well forgotten old. Trends in interior design, the same as in fashion, are cyclical and tend to come back after several years. Plants in home decor is a good proof for that. I don’t know whether it was the same in your house, but in my childhood our home was decorated with…
Decorating with natural elements such as stones, plants, flowers always creates at home a very relaxing mood and makes you feel close to the environment even living in the center of the megalopolis. Though it might seem difficult to find them during the winter period, there is one thing you can always get for sure in…