People often go by the mindset of, “If it isn’t broken, why fix it”. This is a way of thinking that simply amounts to the belief that there are much greater risks, than there are rewards in new and untried ways. While often times there is merit in being cautious and sticking to what has
Since as humans we tend to get bored sooner or later of our surroundings, we try to shake things up by adding new furnishings, or rearranging the ones we already have, without realising there’s a part of the home that could also do with some attention. The part that makes for a grand first impression,
Since we all want to make the most of our homes, it’s not just the interior décor that requires our undivided attention, but the outdoor area as well. There are plenty of reasons to do so; first of all, a neat outdoor area increases the value of your home, second, it also makes for a
People worship their pools during the warm summer days when they can jump right in to cool off. But when the temperatures start dropping, the pool loses its appeal and transforms into a cold and empty ditch in the middle of your yard. However, if you live in an area with mild or cold weather,
In a world where technology reigns, it’s nothing out of the ordinary to be surrounded by electronics. Our homes are filled with tech-items that apart from doing us good when we want to take care of tasks in a timely manner, like doing shopping, looking for information, or paying the bills, they also do us
If you just moved into the suburbs, or just decided you want to become the Queen or King of curb appeal, then you’re going to need more than willpower and determination to sit on the Curb Appeal Throne. Specifically, you’re going to need powerful allies in the form of power equipment to help you do
While we love the warm sunny days of summer, we have to admit all that sun can be rather damaging. If it’s damaging to the skin when not having the proper sunscreen on, and the hair when you’re not wearing an adequate hat, you can imagine what it might also be doing to your garden,
Every homeowner wants a beautiful outdoor space that portrays relaxed outdoor living, but beautiful yards don’t create themselves. The secret to having a great front or backyard is to accessorize with the right plants – it’s very much like using the right pieces to decorate the hallway or living room. But all this requires time,
The window treatment is the one piece of the interior design puzzle that makes a home complete. The presence of window treatments is what gives a simple dwelling its distinctive homey feel. When I look at a house and see there are no blinds or shutters on the windows, I immediately think it’s either in
I’ve made many decorating mistakes in my relatively short career as a self-taught interior designer, but deciding to cover my beautiful hardwood floors with carpets is definitely the stupidest one. As you’ve probably already noticed, carpets are no longer in vogue. Today, going carpet-less and rug-less is one of the hottest interior design ideas because
