Collaborative post Are you looking to breathe new life into furniture and décor in your home with a unique, textured finish? Chalk paint is the perfect solution for giving surfaces an artistic makeover. From dressers and bookshelves to frames and fireplace mantels, chalk paint can be applied to almost any surface. In this article we'll look at the basics of painting with chalk paint, and provide helpful tips so you can get excellent ...
Metal bed frame vs. upholstered bed frame: which type suits you best?
Nowadays, the bed is very much a multi-functional piece of furniture. As well as the obvious use for sleeping, many of us also use our bed to work, study, watch TV shows, and talk on the phone with friends and family. That is why we value the purchase of a bed frame that's suited to our needs. When classified by materials, metal, wood, and upholstered bed frames are the most common. According to Google Trends, upholstered bed frames are more ...
Five classic ottoman beds for traditional bedrooms
Collaborative post Traditional bedrooms are the remit of standard bed frames, but you can boost storage considerably with a classic ottoman bed. Ottoman beds use the entire underside of the mattress as storage space, with the mattress lifting via gas struts built into the frame. You can’t beat ottoman beds for storage in small and large bedrooms. Bedstar stocks a wide range of classic ottoman beds to suit traditional spaces. Whether ...
How to make your home feel more spacious
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 ...
Three benefits of hardwood furniture
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 ...
What style of bed is best for a small room?
Collaborative post Small bedrooms don’t have the luxury of space, so ideally the style of bed you choose should be as compact as possible. A divan or ottoman bed is the best solution for small bedrooms, because the base is the same size as the mattress with no protruding frame. Another way to give the impression of more space in a small bedroom is to get a low bed frame. Low bed frames eat up less visual space and can make a bedroom ...
Space-Saving Tips for your Child’s Bedroom
Collaborative post Are you looking for ways to save space in a child's bedroom? Perhaps the rooms in your home are fairly small, or you simply want to maximise the space your child has to play. Either way, space-saving tips and tricks can improve the function and look of your child's bedroom, and create the impression that the room is larger than it actually is. Space-saving tips for your child's bedroom Here are four easy ways to ...
How to style a living room from scratch
Collaborative post Moving into an unfurnished home can be a little daunting - especially if you're making the move from rented to owned and have been used to furnished properties. With most rooms demanding that you make lots of furniture and accessories decisions, it can be hard knowing where to start. Your first priority will obviously be the essentials: beds, basic kitchen equipment, bathroom supplies etc. Once you're up and running ...
Bedroom trends 2020
Collaborative post Is a bedroom revamp on your list of interiors projects for 2020? If you’re making changes to your bedroom this year, chances are you’ll start the project by doing a spot of research into the current bedroom trends. I always find that browsing interiors trends in magazines and online is a great way to explore ideas and find inspiration. In particular, Pinterest is my best friend for this kind of research - although ...
Easy ways to introduce rustic interior design to your home
Collaborative post Have you embraced rustic interior design in your home? The trend for rustic interiors is hugely popular, and it’s not hard to see why. The rustic look is all about using natural materials, embracing earthy colours, and dialling up the comfort factor to create a warm, welcoming home. And you don’t have to live in an old property to make it work; modern twists on the trend have brought a freshness and light ...