Summer is here and many homeowners are decorating their homes accordingly. It’s the time of year to introduce darker, warmer colors into your home (straying from pastels) and create open-spaced rooms. Sure, there are many design characteristics that describe summer...
The dining room, along with the living room, is meant to be one of the most convivial places of your home. This is where people can enjoy quality time with their family, bring friends together and share good food. In smaller places, the dining room might not be a...
If you're anything like me, the holidays are a great excuse to work on a few DIY projects around the house. Each season is an opportunity to add new colors, decorations, and themes to your kitchen, living room or even landscaping. With spring right around the corner...
We thankfully don’t see many new bathroom remodeling tasks in our immediate future, but if you’ve been giving some thought you'll want to check out these tips below from today's guest poster. Menage Lourdes comes from an intergenerational family of interior designers....
A good friend of mine here in Berlin recently found out she was pregnant and it was rather unexpected news. It brought back a lot of memories of when we found out I was pregnant and that entire rush of thoughts that goes through your mind. Your pregnancy movies along...
For parents there are few things more stressful than trying to persuade your children to tidy up their bedrooms. Despite the inevitable feeling of swimming against the tide, getting in amongst the mess and organizing the kids' room can really make a difference. Be...
At this time of the year, most people will take a look around their homes and wonder how they can give it a new lease of life without renovating completely. Everybody gets bored from time to time with the décor of the home and will want to make changes, but it is...
I had another post lined up for today, but since I woke up with a stomach flu that left me tethered to the couch/bed all day, I decided to share this great guest post about creating more eco-friendly bathrooms instead. Stay healthy and safe this weekend! Your bathroom...
A house can become a home in many ways. One of those ways is through renovation - but not every renovation project has to be a huge one. When you choose a style to match your lifestyle and tastes, you can transform your home, giving it warmth and character. Here are...
Redesigning a room is a great way to incorporate change into a home without having to move to a new location. Over time, most people eventually get tired of a room, or they discover that it no longer serves a useful purpose. When this happens, it is best to get...
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