• Home Décor

    Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home

    This gorgeous historic home in Sweden (Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem) has grey wainscoting throughout the apartment that matches the grey paint color on the historic window and door frames, setting them apart from the subtle paint color on the walls. The living room features mustard yellow velvet sofas and a TV gallery wall that adds a unique touch to the space. The dining table on the other side of the space has a mixture of white and black bentwood chairs around it for a contrasting effect that is reflected by the round mirror…

  • Home Moving

    How to Improve Natural Light Within Your Custom Home

    November 3, 2023 How much natural light your home receives will also affect the mood of anyone living there. An appropriate amount of natural light inside a home is required to improve its ambiance. How much light your home receives will also affect the mood of anyone living there. Harsh artificial lights do not complement modern custom homes, so we encourage you to read these ways to help improve the natural light inside of your custom home. Read on to learn more! Enhancing Natural Light in Your Custom Home Adequate natural light is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere within…

  • Painting

    How to Choose an Interior Design to Make a More Productive Home Office

    A productive home office featuring a Cuckooland Vox Worknest Desk with Slatted Screen (affiliate) If you work or study from home, you’re going to need a productive home office space. But when it comes to interior design, how can you know you’re doing the right thing and making the best choices to ensure your home is as productive for you (and anyone else who works there) as possible while still being a comfortable place to live when you’re not working?  It might not seem that these two things – comfort and productivity – can go together, and you’ll have to pick…

  • Home security

    23 Eco-Friendly Upgrades To Make Your Home More Sustainable

    Consider eco-friendly home upgrades like using natural materials. Image from Carpetright If you have been thinking more about the planet and the impact that humans have on it recently, then you might be thinking about what you can do to make a difference, no matter how small.  Well, one of the best places to start, is actually with your home. Switching up your decor and making a few changes to the appliances in your home, can actually make a huge difference to your carbon footprint. Below are some of the best ways to make eco-friendly home upgrades right now. 1.…

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    Designing The Perfect Home Gaming Setup: How To Make The Most Of Even The Smallest Space

    Designing a home gaming setup can be a daunting task, especially when you’re working with limited space – you want to ensure you get the best in comfort, functionality and aesthetics. However, achieving the perfect balance between style and the optimal gaming experience isn’t impossible. This guide will navigate you through eight critical elements to help you make the most of the available area while crafting a stylish, high-performance home gaming setup. Plan the Room Layout Room layout is the cornerstone of any well-designed home gaming setup. Begin by sketching a floor plan and identify where you’ll place your furniture…

  • Home Décor

    a minimalist home office with cork flooring

    You’ve seen the first look at my new light-filled extension space, now let’s have a look at the little room that sits above it – my minimalist home office. At the beginning of the year, we added a double storey extension to our two bedroom Victorian terraced house in London, quite literally doubling the size of the downstairs and adding a new bedroom and a petite bathroom upstairs. We started the project in November, completed the build in April and I’ve been painting, primping and perfecting the spaces ever since. With a large contemporary window overlooking the wild foliage of…