Posts Tagged“home”

4 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Larger

Photo by CC user SanjibLemar on Wikimedia Commons While most of us fantasise about having a sprawling living space to design and transform, the reality can be very different. With property prices constantly on the rise and space a persistent issue, size has become a luxury for many. This has prompted lots of architects and designers to completely rethink their strategies. So, even though larger homes are growing more expensive, the new reality is that space can be can be created anywhere. There are lots of decorating tips to make your home feel larger; for example, expansive skylights are a great…

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5 Tips to Improve Your Outdoor Dining Experience

Photo by CC user 33507204@N00 on Flickr For lots of businesses, space is a dynamic and flexible element. When you’re catering to the needs of thousands of customers, all with unique preferences, diversity becomes an essential asset. For instance, eateries – whether they are high class restaurants or fast food joints – should be able to offer diners a range of comfortable environments. It not only keeps them happy, it shows them that the business is agile and adaptable. Outdoor dining spaces are a common feature, because they create an entirely different vibe to the traditional setting, while still allowing customers…

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5 Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps to Know

Photo by CC user Jiang on Wikimedia Commons Why has Mid-Century Modernism withstood the decades? Because it’s a classic aesthetic. The movement’s strong linear lines, playful space-age artistry and animated color palette has fixed itself a secure spot in the design history canon. Another beautiful thing about Mid-Century design? Anyone can own a piece of it. The purpose of this industrious design movement was to get affordable, quality and modish fixture pieces in the home of every American across the United States. Here are five enduring and superb Mid-Century modern floor lamps that will transform your living space from second-rate to…

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Top tips for boosting property value

Photo by CC user Cade Martin, Dawn Arlotta, USCDCP Selling your property can be a long and stressful process. The number one objective for most people is to achieve a decent amount of profit. Luckily, there are a number of ways in which you can easily increase the selling price of your home. Below are seven simple tips for boosting property value… 1. Paint Giving all of your interior and exterior walls a lick of paint can make your property look fresh, clean and well presented without having to spend huge amounts of money. When choosing a paint colour to make…

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Organising Your Home: Easy Storage Solutions

Photo by CC user wicker-furniture on Flickr Homes big or small always lend way to storage problems, with either the properties themselves offering little solutions, or the furniture we’ve purchased. Space is always crucial in any family home, and with functionality being key it’s important to utilise every inch of space you have to its fullest potential. Organising your home can easily be done, even on the tightest of budgets, and offers itself to creativity, allowing for you to add ample room with items you already own. The Simplicity of Glass Jars One of the easiest ways to create more…

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Signs of a Nightmare Landlord

When you’re trying to find the rental of your dreams, it’s easy to ignore glaring warning signs in a competitive rental market. Be prepared to assess your landlord—the rental won’t mean anything if your landlord makes life a nightmare. If you’re considering renting from an owner-landlord, these are the essentials that you need to know.   Neglected Maintenance Appearances matter, and if it seems your landlord doesn’t care about the impression his or her property is making, you’ll want to steer clear. Are the house and lawn both cared for? If you see obvious signs of damage around the building,…

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How to take your bathroom to the next level

Has your bathroom not been updated since the stone age? If you haven’t touched it in the past couple of decades, then it’s definitely time for a revamp. There has been a lot of new technology invented in recent years that is not only energy efficient, but much more luxurious for prices lower than you probably would think. Check out this post to learn more! Choose a relaxing ambiance for your new bathroom If your bathroom is more of a utilitarian room rather than an escape, then you need to keep that in mind. You should be put at ease…

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Tips for making time and space for family dining in the home

When it comes to spending time with family, few scenarios are as precious or vital as being able to share food and good conversation with one another. There are numerous scientific studies to suggest the correlation between shared mealtimes, family cohesion and mental wellbeing, and yet it seems as though the majority of us take this time for granted. All is not lost though – it really is possible to reclaim treasured family time, and with very little effort through effective family dining. Creating a healthy home With the rise of the “junk food generation”, and generally busier lifestyles that…

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Buying a Home as a Car Owner: Some Important Things to Consider

When it comes to buying a home, it can seem at times like there are literally countless considerations to be made. Given how substantial an investment a piece of real estate can be, it is of great importance that attention be paid to every possible detail to ensure that you don’t end up regretting your purchase. We’re all aware of the things that need to be looked out for in the house, as well as the availability and quality of nearby amenities, such as schools and supermarkets. However, one dimension that is perhaps not as immediately apparent pertains to car…

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A Look Back At How Flooring Has Evolved Over Time

Now this might not sound like the most interesting topic, but you might be surprised! Take a look down at your floor. Hopefully you’ve got some nice, lovely flooring there, whether you’re at work or at home. But obviously flooring hasn’t always looked like that. In fact, it’s changed quite a bit over the years, and by ‘years’ we mean literally thousands of years. This infographic takes a look at just how much flooring has changed, and on the whole we can count ourselves pretty lucky that it’s come on as far as it has. Let’s start at the beginning.…

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