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Many of us are now aware of the harmful toxins and chemicals that permeate the products we use to clean and decorate our homes, as well as our personal care products and the food we eat. And more and more people are demanding ‘green’ products that are not only better for our health but also environmentally friendly. There are now paints available which are eco-friendly and will allow you to make your home pretty without poisoning yourself, your loved ones or the planet. (more…)

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If you’re redecorating your home, or paying someone else to do it for you, you’ll probably quickly become used to hearing a lot of home décor and furnishings terms you don’t understand. You hire the professionals because they have the knowledge needed to make your home a more beautiful place, but knowing a few simple interior design terms will help you to keep up with the process. (more…)

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Do you live in an apartment or home with a small bathroom? It is true that small bathrooms can be cozy and warm, but they can also be claustrophobic and tight, and for that reason you should optimise the space available to you. (more…)

Antique furniture adds value to your home and spruces up the décor too. Antique furniture is considered to be a valuable asset as there is a very good demand for them in the market. Hand me downs from earlier generations can often be found in auctions and garage sales. Keep your eyes open for garage sales and auctions happening in your area or city and make sure you land a good bargain if you indeed plan to acquire antique furniture for your home. (more…)

As with every other room in the house, it is important to paint the kitchen in colours that are pleasing to the eye. In fact, the colour you choose for the kitchen plays a role in deciding how much time you spend there. While choosing the paint or wallpaper colour for the kitchen, keep in mind the overall kitchen décor, including the colour of the cabinets, appliances, etc. Traditionally, appliances used to be white in colour, but now we find a host of attractive coloured appliances in the market. (more…)

Decorating by thinking a little outside the box, is always rewarding as it gives you an altogether different outlook to your own house. When there are no set parameters that you have to follow, you simply mix and match, and keep on changing as frequently as your taste or bank balance permits. The décor of the house is not only judged by the elements kept in it but also the walls. There are endless options available for changing your walls from plain and boring into stunning and exciting, but it needs a little your imagination. (more…)