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January 15, 2016

9 Funky Magazine Racks To Help Organise Your Home

In most homes, finding space efficient storage units is only half the problem. Another challenge is how to use these units in the most effective manner — that is, arrange and organise the things you store carefully. Here are some suggestions on funky magazine racks to help organise your home and place finishing accents in the living room — or any other room of your choosing. Go for a colourful background Even with a standard wall-mounted rack, there is still plenty of room for creativity. White wooden panels will looks astonishing on a bright wall — red one, for example. The solution does not only help to organise your home, it also accessorises it. Make it thematic Alternatively, the background behind the wooden planks can be made thematic — old newspapers or even full-sized posters are perfect to achieve this kind of effect. Use mirrors to add visual space Mirrors in the background is another creative idea. Reflecting effect will not only make your interior look a lot brighter and more cheerful, it is will also add some visual depth into room — which is something not only compact premises can benefit from. Highlight some of your ‘boxes’ If you are going to store more than just books...

January 15, 2016

10 Amazing Relaxation Chairs That Will Decorate A Home Library

Stands and bookcases are surely the first furniture units that catch the eye in a home library. Still, chairs and recliners are even more important for those people who are looking to create an atmosphere that is really snug and cosy. So, pay attention to these 10 amazing relaxation chairs that will decorate a home library — they might give your imagination a little boost: Exquisite vintage designs Libraries are becoming less and less common in our homes, gradually slipping into history. That is why it is only obvious to create a vintage setting in your home library — exactly where antique chair designs come in handy. Voluminous dark leather models Yet another retro variation would be to go with dark leather chair upholstery. The benefit of going with any dark furniture is that it looks so amazing in combination with time relevant white walls. Velvet as a timeless solution Or, you could also go with velvet — which, despite its slightly old fashioned look, still offers a truly timeless solution to decorating. And what could be more relaxing than that? Simple wood for a neutral look and feel However, nothing will top genuine wood when it comes to timeless decoration patterns. Plenty of rich, elegant shades and...

January 14, 2016

Foldable Furniture & 10 Of The Best Ways To Save Space

A lot of homeowners underestimate how helpful folding furniture may be — mostly because it is associated with outdoors. However, there are plenty of impressive solutions for indoors, too. Here are the most functional examples on foldable furniture and 10 of the best ways to save space in compact homes: Living room Boost room functionality with a sofa bed — sure, a living room is not designed for sleeping, but sometimes when the apartment is small, it is simply impossible to organise a spare guest bedroom elsewhere. That is exactly where sofa beds come in handy. Plus, they also offer extra storage. Organise a compact workstation — a laptop can easily fit into a special wall-fixed workstation that can be folded away when you are not using it. Or, you can a get a coffee table with a lifting surface — it can also be turned into a small workstation quickly and easily. Make the most out of your recliners — recliners, just like sofa beds, often come with extra storage. Moreover, folding recliners are quite useful for an occasional nap in front of the TV. Dining room Get inspiration from bistros — folding bistro-like furniture can become an amazing addition for a small dining room...

January 13, 2016

How To Create Unique Interior With Vintage Furniture, Home Decor And Accessories

Despite the broad variety of contemporary options, vintage interiors are becoming increasingly popular these days. Surely, vintage style is quite interior demanding, but you no longer have to stick to a certain epoch and create an exact copy of an old-fashioned home – a combination of vintage elements with contempоrary ones may well do the trick. Vintage furniture, home décor and properly chosen details will create the sweet nostalgic mood we treasure most in vintage settings. And, if you want to create a unique vintage environment in your living room, dining room or bedroom here are few things to consider: Stick to reserved colour scheme and floral ornaments Vintage interiors usually feature pastel colours and light shades of blue, yellow, beige or pink. All in all, the colour scheme of such interiors is low-key and reserved. As for patterns, vintage style interiors presuppose wallpaper and upholstery with floral ornaments -- or, in some cases, stripes or oriental motifs. Pay special attention to walls, ceiling and flooring surfaces If you want your vintage interior to look genuine, you will have to paint your ceiling in an old-fashioned way. Decorating your ceiling with mouldings is a great idea – vintage furniture, home décor and accessories will...

January 12, 2016

8 Ways To Add A Magical Mood To Outdoor Lighting For Your Home

Outdoor lighting, if approached carefully, can create a cosy, cheerful mood in your backyard, making the outdoor area a logical continuation of your home interior. There are plenty of ways to make the most out of your outdoor lighting and give your garden a fairy tale look. Here are just 8 ways to add a magical mood to outdoor lighting for your home: Be selective with your spotlights The key to add a magical mood to outdoor lighting for your home is to locate the lights strategically. In other words, you should carefully think over which areas require highlighting — filling the entire patio with light is not always the best idea. Draw a low level line One of the areas that can benefit from additional light is a driveway, or any of the paths in your patio / garden. The best idea to highlight a pathway would be to draw a low line of recessed lights — this way, the path will shine without being obtrusive. Disguise your light sources If you are highlighting one of your garden paths, concealing the light sources will give a truly magical mood to the outdoor area. Shining from behind the plants, the lights will acquire a soft, fairy...

January 12, 2016

10 Inspirational Ways To Illuminate Your Living Room

Living room happens to be one of the rooms we spend most of our time in, which is why decorating it in a cosy and inviting manner is incredibly important. Lighting, if thought through carefully, can make a huge difference in your decoration pattern. After all, well lit rooms are cheerful and nice to linger in. So, here are 10 inspirational ways to illuminate your living room and give it a warm, welcoming look. A line of recessed lights along each wall A line of recessed lines along each of your living room walls is an excellent idea to illuminate the room in an unobtrusive manner. The solution is simply perfect for minimalistic interiors, even though it is also applicable to almost any modern setting. Table and floor lamps for a snug, cosy look A careful arrangement of floor or table lamps — sometimes, even both — is another idea to illuminate your living room that will give the interior a very cosy look. If, however, the room is small, choose table lamps instead of floor ones. A bold, eye catching chandelier Nothing can be more inspirational than a carefully chosen chandelier. Give bold designs a try — after all, this is going to be your...

January 12, 2016

10 Intelligent Ways To Maximise A Small Dining Space

While working with a very small dining room or trying to arrange a dining area in the living room or a kitchen, looking for smart and creative ways to optimise the space you’ve got should be the first thing on your mind. And here are at least 10 intelligent ways to maximise a small dining space that should really help you with that: Compact, but extending dining table: There are plenty of extending dining tables, including folding and drop leaf models, that do not require a lot of pace but still have what it takes to accommodate quite a lot of people on occasion. Stools instead of chairs Another obvious suggestion that will help to avoid furniture clutter in a small dining area — simply keep the stools under the table when you are not using them. Hidden extra storage Some dining tables may come with hidden (or not hidden) storage. Making the most out of your table drawers or hidden compartments is one of the most intelligent ways to maximise a small dining space. A bold wall to mark the area A bright wall will not only show where your dining area is, it will also create an illusion of additional space and depth in the room....

January 12, 2016

10 Selective Pieces Of Furniture For Compact Spaces

Decorating a small house or an apartment requires close attention to every little detail and a bit of creativity in the process. There are plenty ways to make the most out of compact spaces; yet, the universal key to success is to choose the right kind of furniture. And here are 10 selective pieces of furniture for compact spaces that might help you with this task: Living room TV brackets instead of a stand — even though a TV stand is one of the undeniably traditional living room furniture units, going with TV brackets is a nicer idea for a compact room. Mind not to hang the TV too high, though — a bit higher than your eye level is an optimal height. Coffee table with storage A coffee table in a living room does not necessarily have to be a decorative unit only — if you go with a piece that features hidden storage, you will easily kill two birds with one stone. Bedroom Bespoke wardrobe — the best way to give bedroom storage a boost is to go bespoke. A wardrobe fully tailored to your needs will not only offer a solution with custom dimensions, it will also give you a chance to go...

January 9, 2016

Decoration & Storage: 10 Pros And Cons For A Peaceful, Tidier Home

There are plenty of ways to boost home storage capacity to make your home peaceful and tidier. The approaches vary from simply buying compact furniture to finding creative means to utilise every square centimetre of your available space. Yet, apart from storage, there are other aspects to focus on if you would like to create a truly neat and peaceful environment in your home. Here are 10 pros and cons for a peaceful, tidier home you should better bear in mind while shopping and decorating: Pros Genuine wood shades — easy to maintain and to clean, genuine wood furniture (or at least MDF in wood effect) will contribute to a tidy look and feel in your home. Soft pastel decoration colours — beige and pastel shades create very peaceful, unobtrusive atmosphere in any home. Quality durable furniture — nothing gives the home a shabbier look than furniture with damaged doors and drawers. Optimised storage — go for fitted storage units whenever possible and keep everything neatly organised. Carefully chosen, matching accessories — choose drapes and rugs in similar shades and ornaments to make sure the room looks consistent. Balanced ambient and decorative lighting — know the difference between functional and decorative lighting and get both of them right. Hidden...

January 9, 2016

6 Useful Tips On Choosing Bookcase Furniture For Living Room

Bookcase furniture for living room can be used in a number of ways — not only for storing books or some of your other belongings. Bookcase furniture for living room can also separate the room into functional areas, decorate it, or even offer a contrasting solution to give your interior a designer look. Sure, to make sure a bookcase is an integral part of your room, you will have to consider more than a couple of decoration options. Here are just some of the most impressive examples: Divide room into areas In a very long room, bookcase can act as a great room divider. Yet, differently from a classic divider, a bookcase will also have a functional purpose. In a long and narrow living room, a bookcase can mark the line between TV and dining area, for example. The approach is relatively unusual, and it definitely has what it takes to give your room a unique look. Display objects strategically Bookcase does not necessarily have to be for books only. If, for example, you dedicate an entire wall to books, the arrangement might look a little bulky. If, however, you add some pictures or little trinkets into the picture — no more than 20-30...