Hello, dear friends and Happy New Year! In 2017 I wish you to achieve all your goals, be inspired, be motivated and constantly driven to success! In the first post of 2017 I want to talk about choosing makeup vanity mirror – I am currently working on a project where I am sourcing one to…
Of all the rooms in the house, the living room is perhaps the most important, as far as design is concerned. The communal area for relaxation should have its own unique style and ambience, and if one is considering a revamp, there are certain design guidelines that can make things a lot easier. The ideal…
Most people have heard of veneer presses, the thin layers of wood normally less than 3 millimetres moulded and pressed into which ever shape is required. It has become a statement of cheap and cheerful furniture, but in the past it was far from that. History of Veneer The word veneer originated from a German…
As millennials come of age there is one thing that stands out amongst all others and that is the fact that they are intent on breaking away from the status quo. They, more than any generation before them, want to break away from tradition as they are intent on doing things a new way, in…
If you want to sell or rent out your property home staging is essential. Taking the time to dress your rooms, so that they look attractive ensures that you get the best price possible. It will also help you to make a quick sale, or find a tenant fast. There are several ways to stage…
Anyone who loves to read likely has a lot of books in their home. While there is so much room on a traditional bookshelf, if you want to find fun and unique ways to display your books, there are a few cool ideas that you can consider. #1 A Bespoke Bookcase If you have a…
Home renovation can be exciting as well as an excruciating job at the same time. When it comes to bathroom renovation, it calls for load of work, planning, designing, hiring building contractors & sub-contractors and most importantly, project management. Be it any job in this world, an efficient and hassle-free project management is all that…
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…
April was an incredibly busy month for me and it was really challenging to keep up with blogging sometimes. The mistake I often do nowadays is that I tend to abandon my blog for days, sometimes weeks when I am getting too busy with my interior projects. I thought it would immediately reflect on my income figures,…
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…
Just got the pictures from my photographer of the recent home decorating project that I’ve done here in Moscow. The “before” pictures and design process can be found in this post and I am anxious to share with you the finished result:
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,…