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How to make your home feel more spacious

July 29, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to make your home feel more spacious? It's a common goal for lots of homeowners, and for good reason. A home that feels larger is a more pleasant place to live, often lighter, and will be easier to sell in the future. However, achieving this goal can seem difficult or even impossible, especially if you live in a property where space is tight. Easy ways to make your home feel more spacious Regardless ...

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3 Unique Lighting Ideas for your Home

July 21, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The right lighting is a crucial part of any home improvement project. Everything in a room, from the wallpaper to the carpets to the wall art, is affected by lighting. This means that early planning of your lighting design is critical. You need to consider all the light sources you'll use - from reading lights over the sofa to an eye-catching chandelier that brightens the entire space - at the start of the project. A ...

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6 English cottage décor ideas you will want to try asap

June 26, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The pandemic has made rural life more attractive for many people in the UK, but the urge to move to the country goes back a long way. In the late Victorian period, the Industrial Revolution led many Britons to abandon cities in favour of quaint cottages situated amidst beautiful green scenery. House & Garden insists that cottage-style interiors aren’t “restricted to cottages themselves though – anyone can bring a ...

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Home interior design styles to consider for 2022

May 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to home interior design styles, there are so many to choose from that it can be hard to stay dedicated to one specific look. Style is personal, and it's important to choose something that you'll not only love, but that expresses who you are. The good thing about the amount of choice nowadays is that there's something for everyone; it's just a matter of finding what suits you and your aesthetic vision the ...

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Three benefits of hardwood furniture

March 30, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Wood is the most common material for furniture, both inside and outside our homes. Tables, chairs, shelving units, wardrobes, cupboards, dressers, frames for sofas and beds - wood is used everywhere. This is a reflection of how flexible timber is as a construction material. It can be readily shaped into beams and planks in all different sizes, and then cut, moulded and turned to suit specific needs. Wood is tough and ...

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How to choose the best ceiling lights for your home

February 23, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When you embark on a room renovation in your home, at what point do you think about lighting? It’s tempting to leave this aspect of a makeover until the later stages of the project, because it feels like a relatively small element to make decisions on.  But lighting actually plays a critical role in the atmosphere and practicality of a room, so it should be something that’s carefully considered right at the start of ...

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6 questions you must address before shopping for designer wallpapers

January 28, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're shopping for wallpaper, you're probably only too aware that there are many options on the market these days. As a homeowner looking to revamp your home, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed by the choice. This list of questions is here to help you make the right decision. Read on for six areas that you should consider when shopping for designer wallpapers. Thinking about each one will help you find the ...

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​​How to use interior design to reflect your personal style

January 12, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

The way you decorate your home has a direct impact on how comfortable and relaxed you feel living there, and it’s certainly demotivating to be uninspired by the place you live in. For this reason, you may want to add a personal touch to your home’s interior design to make sure it reflects your personality - your interests, hobbies, experiences, or even the way you dress. In addition to choosing a style that matches who you are and paying ...

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How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home

December 8, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Is your letterbox letting you down? This essential element of our home’s entrance is often overlooked as a purely functional item, but giving your letterbox some attention is a simple way to make a good first impression with your home. Whether you’d like to replace a less-than-lovely letterbox, or are simply keen to increase security when it comes to your mail, a wall mounted post box is a great option. The ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home accessories, home improvement, Home maintenance, home security, kerb appeal, letter box

A Guide to Art Nouveau Design

September 11, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The term Art Nouveau is French for "New Art." It's a decorative style of art that originated in Europe between 1890-1910. Art Nouveau design also impacted other powerful graphic arts such as Art Deco. Art Nouveau design became extremely popular because of its natural lines, structures, and forms. Also, Art Nouveau artists liked using the curved lines method associated with decorative arts in flowers and ...

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