Curtains are an effective and simple way of separating a large area into smaller spaces. I bet what you’re picturing right now is a messy decor and curtains that look like bed sheets. That’s not at all what this is all about. You’d be surprised how elegant curtain room dividers can actually be if you…
Bryan Anthony, Houzz Having ample lighting in a kitchen is a practical matter — being able to clearly see what you’re doing is a necessity in a space where you prepare, cook and eat food. Pendant lights above a kitchen island or table are an ideal way to cast a wide swath of light over…
Here are some of our favorite DIY Christmas wreath ideas that are so easy to assemble, you can even get the kids involved. Learn how to make a Peppermint Christmas wreath, a Gingerbread house wreath, a natural-looking pinecone wreath and a Christmas wreath made out of presents…what could be better than a wreath made out…
It’s dark and cold outside, and light is fading by mid-afternoon. Time to retreat into the bedroom, where, with a little ingenuity, you can cosy up and cuddle down. Even in a shared flat, this is your own domestic cocoon. Sheets Thread count on the label charts the density of fibres per square inch. Just…
Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Whilst we all love to stretch out and wander around an enormous home tour, or drool over a cool cutting edge interior, sometimes we crave a bit of cosy home comfort. The nesting instinct in us appreciates the beauty of a more compact bolthole, with cushiony furnishings and…
Christmas table decorations are a must if you are in charge of Christmas dinner this year. Luckily, there are some really fun DIY Christmas centerpieces that don’t cost too much and are pretty easy to do like Lighted Cranberry Jars, a Wreath Candle Centerpiece and a Lighted Pine Cone Jar. Cranberry Jars Centerpiece What you…
Making indoor Christmas decorations can be something fun for you to do on your own, or something fun to do as a group. Whether you are looking to make completely new decorations for the entire home, or if you just want a little something new this year, there are many ideas that you have to…
Janet Dunn, Houzz If you’re scratching your head over why the decor in some of the spaces in your home leaves you feeling slightly underwhelmed, a remedy — or at least an improvement — may be just a few moves away. Whether it’s a bland room, a paint color you’re not quite sure about or…
Nature is beautiful, especially at Christmastime. Harness that beauty by using nature for your Christmas decorating ideas. We’ve compiled a list to get you started! Nurture Natural Christmas Decorating Ideas Take a look around you – this time of year is perfect for generating fabulous Christmas decorating ideas! Snow-topped evergreens and pinecones, beautifully fresh citrus…
Bedroom is the one space where you can escape the world around you, no matter how chaotic it is. It is your personal refuge that caters to relaxation and rejuvenation. Considering the amount of time that we spend in our bedrooms, it makes plenty of sense to invest in décor that exactly meets our needs…
Can you believe it’s already the middle of November?! Because of this recent realization, I’ve been working super hard behind the scenes this week to prep for my time off around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. As a solo-preneur, I often struggle with the fact that, if I don’t do it, it’s just not going…
Laura Gaskill, Houzz Really small bathrooms can be incredibly challenging to design. When there is hardly room for a toilet and sink, let alone a shower (a tub being totally out of the question), the usual fixtures and room layout simply will not do. These nine ideas go beyond simply making your bathroom look bigger…
The mantel is a central focus at Christmastime, which is certainly fitting, because it’s center-stage for the appearance of Santa himself! Stockings are hung below it and fires are lit inside it, making the mantel the ideal place for Christmas decorating ideas. Starting at the top, above the mantel, here are some ideas on how…
Amanda Pollard, Houzz The living room is the space that everyone enjoys relaxing in, so it figures that most members of the household will have an opinion on what it looks like and prioritizes. We’ve rounded up nine common design considerations along with compromises that should keep the peace. 1. Colorful sofa. There’s a reason…
Yanic Simard, Houzz These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your needs. 1. Flecked or Softly Veined White…