The trouble with kids and their bedroom sis a little like a donkey following a carrot on a stick; what they “really, really” want is always just tantalisingly out of reach. This seems to happen at any age. Kids are kids, and part of human development is shaping your own home environment in a safe way to practice; namely, the bedroom. But there’s always something else – something that the [ Read More ]
Families face particular difficulties of their own when it comes to choosing between the available options for styles and choices related to flooring in the home. Children and family pets can cause specific challenges for wear and tear, and the number of people in a family household also means that flooring has to deal with the passage of a significant number of feet during the course of a day, while [ Read More ]
The UK is undergoing a change. In the past, people grew up and stayed in their home towns when they became adults, preferring to live their lives out close to their family and childhood friends. This isn’t the case anymore. Nowadays, people are travelling afar to live their lives in different towns, using the new communication opportunities afforded to them through technology to keep in contact with their family and [ Read More ]
One of the most important tricks of the trade of interior design is the use of light in a room. Of course, the actual lighting used is import. But using glass in your decorating and décor can increase the amount of light reflected around a room. Glass features can be used to brighten or enhance other furnishings in a room. One of the most obvious uses of glass in a [ Read More ]
Art-deco home decorating is a style which you either love or hate. Devotees are romantic souls who like to emulate the glamorous pre-war period of the 1920’s and 30’s when the look was at it’s height of popularity and was depicted perfectly on lavish cruise liners and in classic Hollywood movies. Taking its name from the ‘Exposition des Arts Decoratifs’ which took place in Paris in 1925, Art Deco interior [ Read More ]
Lots of people stay near the sea when they go on holiday and when the holiday is over it can disappointing to have to leave that fresh sea air, the sound of the waves and the crunch of the sand behind. But never fear! You don’t have to. You can easily recreate seaside magic no matter how much of a landlubber you are. There are plenty of ways you can [ Read More ]
One hundred years ago, who would have thought that buildings can be higher than 10 stories? Well, they’re a lot higher these days. But to have them turn around is totally wild of course.
Amazing innovations are making the world of paint an exciting place to be at the moment. Homeowner who wish to reduce their carbon footprint and the chemical content of their living space, with a mimimum impact on the environment have much to discover. Here we look at nano paint, one of the new trends that has got the industry buzzing. Whether you’re choosing the perfect paint colour to match your [ Read More ]
From classy Denmark this beautifully designed chair made from recycled cardboard. Hypersustainable and extremely practical. The future is now. The Ecochair is a multifunctional piece of furniture that can be transformed into different things. It’s made from 100% recycled materials and it. Watch the movie to see how flexible and beautiful this chair is.
Researchers at the Exeter University in the UK have managed to create a 3D printer that works with a delicious base material: chocolate. Most people love chocolate so if this makes it to normal households in the next 10 years this can be a great addition for everyone who is chocolate addicted and wants some nice edible home decorations. Usually chocolate lasts quite a bit, so decorations can be kept [ Read More ]