• A Sydney Family’s Mid-Century Rented Home With Colourful Danish Influences
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    A Sydney Family’s Mid-Century Rented Home With Colourful Danish Influences

    July 19, 2023 - By 

    A Sydney Family’s Mid-Century Rented Home With Colourful Danish Influences Homes by Lucy Feagins, Editor The front entry courtyard of Madeleine and Jake Bulgin’s home. ‘There is a beautiful big tree in the centre that flowers amazing pink fluffy flowers,’ says Madeleine. Pots and Ikea yellow chair sourced secondhand from Facebook Marketplace. Jake Bulgin (brand manager and owner of studio/event space Hiatus); Madeleine Bulgin (creative director and founder/editor of The Authentik); with their daughter/stepdaughter Olive (7) and daughter Dot (3). Tait outdoor setting bought second hand from Faecbook Marketplace. The mid-century house in St Ives was built in 1956, according…

  • 11 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Home, Danish style!
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    11 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Home, Danish style!

    July 18, 2023 - By 

    Did you know adding touches of nature to your home has been proven to boost happiness? And it’s something our Scandinavian friends do so well.  Today I’m taking you on a tour of Tina Abild’s idyllic Danish summer cottage on the Kattegat coast which is full of nature-themed touches. Here are 11 ideas to feel inspired by!  1. Natural materials: wood, rattan, linen all helps to bring texture to a room. 2. Wildflowers: there’s nothing like the wonderful scent of flowers cut from the nearby meadow or hedgerow! Forage first thing in the morning to avoid drooping.  3. Terrarium of…

  • 5 Cheap Ways to Increase the Value of your Home
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    5 Cheap Ways to Increase the Value of your Home

    July 18, 2023 - By 

    If you’re looking to sell your home while the market is still relatively buoyant, but you’ve been disappointed by recent valuations from estate agents, you needn’t despair. With these five cheap ways to increase the value of your home, you could command a figure more in-line with your expectations. Everyone wants to get the best price for their home, but it is important to be realistic. There are very few things you can do to add tens of thousands of pounds on to the value without spending large sums, but take a look at our simple tips to spruce up…

  • A home in Illinois with elegant living spaces
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    A home in Illinois with elegant living spaces

    July 16, 2023 - By 

    Timber Trails Homes together with Julie Howard Home Design has designed this elegant dream house that is located in Western Springs, Illinois. Inside this home, the project team shows how layers of lighting can create depth, dimension, and character in a new build. The cabinets throughout this stunning dwelling were designed by Exclusive Design Cabinetry. This spec home took two years from conception to the last accessory placed. There are so many thoughtfully curated details throughout this residence. Take the tour below to get inspired! Above: Suspended over the kitchen island are a pair of Turlington Pendants. On the backsplash…

  • 3 Tips For Dealing With Water Damage In Your Home
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    3 Tips For Dealing With Water Damage In Your Home

    July 16, 2023 - By 

    Unfortunately, too many homes around the world will, at one point or another, experience water damage. While a lot of the water damage that most homes will have will be minimal and can be repaired easily enough, if your home experiences a lot of standing water that causes a lot of damage, there are certain things that you’re going to make sure that you do so that your home can be safe for you to live in once more. To help you see how this can be done, here are three tips for dealing with water damage in your home. …

  • Best Home Improvement Projects To Tackle When the Kids Go Back to School
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    Best Home Improvement Projects To Tackle When the Kids Go Back to School

    July 16, 2023 - By 

    Looking forward to sending your kids back to school and finally getting around to all those home improvement projects you said you’d get on top of (but never did?) Look I get it, life is busy, especially with kids so don’t beat yourself up for not getting through your home improvement checklist. The good news is sending your kids back to school is a golden opportunity to dive into those projects you’ve put on the back burner.