We think that only large houses with fancy furniture and a huge investment can look enchanting. However, there are ways through which we can turn the outdated look of our cottages and houses into a luxurious home setting. I have outlined some most amazing ways to transform your small places into mesmerizing and modern spots. There are many fun-filled interior practices, which you should implement to do wonders with your owned furniture. Apart from replacing old furniture, you can be a little crafty to alter its usage completely. However, small places are not that difficult to renovate and...
So much of a small bathroom remodel has to do with doing the most with limited space, but finding the perfect bathroom lighting for that space can make a world of difference as to how happy you are with the finished product. Let’s consider a few remodeling ideas which can make the best use of space and light, and create a more open, clean and well lit feel to your bathroom.
Contemporary Bathroom Vanities
When it comes to talking about buying a new contemporary bathroom vanities a couple of things come to mind. The first trend is to pick that traditional vanity up off of the floor and hang...
For many, the kitchen is the heart of their home. It’s the one place where a family can gather for a casual meal and talk about all sorts of daily stuff. 2017 is the year of combining retro with the modern appliances, all while creating a warm and inviting environment inside your kitchen. From industrial design to shifts in color, take a look at our list of kitchen trends for this year and apply them to your own home.
A Touch of Pink
White kitchens are still a thing in 2017 and that’s exactly the reason why a bit of pink can look really good with it. Whether it’s a single...
Visitors to Spitalfields in East London don’t have to look far for clues to the area’s multicultural history. From the 24-hour Beigel Bake Jewish bakery famed for their salt beef bagels since 1974 to the many Bangladeshi curry houses lining Brick Lane, tangible signs of vibrant immigrant communities are everywhere.
Tangible signs of vibrant immigrant communities are everywhere
Growing up, I heard a great deal about Spitalfields from my grandmother, whose family left Ireland for London in the 1950s. The Irish had a long connection to the area: Irish weavers first came to...
Perfectly finished paint on the cars and bikes is not within everyone’s reach as it is highly expensive and it’s done by professionals with highly expensive equipment. The normal painting services available within your area and reach just can’t beat the professionally painted surfaces.
Markets are overwhelming with thousands of conventional spray guns but they can’t beat HVLP (high – value, low – pressure) spray gun. Unlike the professional paint services you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars. HVLP spray gun is within everyone’s reach as...
Every year, most of us go through a lengthy process of deciding what wall color to go for. Apart from hygiene, it can also bring a little bit of a pleasant change in our lives. If you are not adventures or if you are uncertain whether some colors would suit your living space, you are welcome to my brief piece of advice.
Paint the exterior
I am not exactly sure how much time you are planning on spending in this house but if it is at least a couple of years than it probably is worth repainting the run-down exterior. Inspiration is all around you. Play with lights and contrasts. Use different...
It was approaching midday and beads of sweat formed on my back as I followed the road along the east coast of Tanna, one of the 83 islands that makes up the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Every so often the roadside foliage thinned enough to reveal a glimpse of blue sea and wooden fishing boats resting on the beaches. Patchy grass grew only where the towering palm trees afforded sufficient light; elsewhere the ground was bare.
Men carrying machetes walked swiftly by, their grubby T-shirts indicating that they’d already done a morning’s work in the fields while I’d been...
Although renovation may seem like a difficult and time-consuming process, you should make it count – it’ll be worth it once you see the fruits of your labor. Like all renovations, it comes with a plan, budget and all other precautions necessary in case something unexpected occurs. However, many fail to foresee the impact on the environment or even consider ways to make their home more sustainable. If you’ve decided not to forget about the environment while planning for your renovation, we’re here to give you some tips on how to keep your renovation environmentally...
One early July morning, in a high Alpine valley above rolling pastures, a group of hikers gathered for breakfast at the historical Schatzalp Hotel in Davos, Switzerland’s easternmost resort. The sky was pallid grey, as were the clouds on the horizon, but the colour on the breakfast-goers cheeks was a healthy rose-pink.
One by one, they filled their dishes from the buffet, smiling contentedly as they took their time heaping spoonfuls of grated apple, cinnamon, rolled oats, seeds, nuts and dollops of yoghurt into the bowls. Eating it was proper work, but later, half a dozen of them went...