Posted on December 26th, 2016
As cliché as it may seem, it truly is the time for out with the old and in with the new. With the first month taking its rightful place once more this calendar year, don’t you think that it’s also time to take down the holiday décor to start stylizing your home for the exciting [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 23rd, 2016
Call it khaki, beige or greenish brownish, this complex color may often be used in drabware but it’s far from being drab. Drabware is a term used to describe the color of tableware. These are the ultimate neutrals. It can also be a chameleon as it takes on a different tone based on the light [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 23rd, 2016
Do you have the sinking feeling that your lawn has been stuck in the ‘50s? Mother Nature will surely be happy once you make the switch to the new sustainable grass blends. With these, you can save money, energy and time from this year henceforth. For the most part, U.S. homes are still cultivating the [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 22nd, 2016
It shouldn’t be difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Remember to layer pillows and toppers atop a sturdy mattress to achieve this. Do you remember those days when shopping for pillows means choosing between firm, medium and soft? The only fills that were available then were synthetic down and down. These days, the choices [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 22nd, 2016
Christmas is a special season for so many reasons and this isn’t so just because of the wreaths or mistletoe or Santa Claus figurines. Christmas is Christmas because of the beautiful traditions that are being observed all over the world. Now that we’re celebrating Christmas, you might want to borrow some interesting foods served in [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 21st, 2016
Stylizing the bungalow home isn’t a job for the half-hearted. Knowing what to work with means you also have to be able to define what a bungalow is to begin with. Bungalow homes are defined as low houses, cottage or cabin at about one to 1.5 stories. They come with hipped roof or low-pitched gables [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 21st, 2016
As cliché as it may seem, Christmas is definitely just around the corner. It is a season that could require a more formal table than the usual five-seater in your dining room. The good news is the art of modern table setting just has a few basics that you need to learn. Commit them to [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 20th, 2016
What is a bar cart and where is its proper place? This furniture piece offers something that’s unique for your guests. It is not just your wine carrier, it too can be something that your guests would talk about. Lately, it seems that the interior design industry has been talking a lot about bar carts. [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 20th, 2016
In the history of language, courtyards have not been well defined for many years. These spaces’ architectonic presence heralded the exciting phase for human contact. The usage of the term courtyard crosses many boundaries and this is no surprise as this has been a weakly-defined word. A courtyard has an exceptional charm that adds to [ read more… ]
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Posted on December 19th, 2016
Do you agree that a beautifully designed interior would function well and also create a positive mood among the dwellers? There are three essential elements that need to be met should you want your home to become a haven. These three are – function, mood and don’t forget personality. Prior to rearranging or painting, be [ read more… ]
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