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A Dreamy Bed Canopy: My Bedroom Makeover.
A bed canopy was the furthest thing on my mind when I was thinking of ways to revamp my bedroom. I knew I wanted my new bedroom to be cozy, relaxing and inviting. However, even with beautiful propped up pillows, there was still something that was amiss. You might be wondering, what is a bed canopy? Or why did I choose to make one? Well, bed canopies date as far back as the 16th century. They are somewhat similar to four poster beds. However, they are draped with decorative fabric on the upper space to create a canopy. On the sides, they have long flowing sheers that fall beautifully from…
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What Interior Design Style Best Suits Your Personality?
What’s your interior design style? That’s the question I always ask my clients at the beginning of a consult. Unfortunately not many are able to put this in words or on paper. I often hear, ‘something nice’, ‘fancy’, ‘glam’ or ‘colorful’. Source Interior design styles are many and quite a number of them date back to specific periods in history. Nonetheless, that’s a history lesson for another day. Source Today, we will narrow down to 10 interior design styles that have stood the test of time and very often reign supreme in the design world. Therefore, if you are looking to decorate your home and you have no idea which interior…
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Interior Designer vs Interior Stylist. Do we know the difference?
Do you know the difference between an Interior Designer and Interior Stylist? Many people use the two names interchangeably and I do not hold it against them. They sound like they do the same job and are one and the same. However, in today’s article, we’ll look at what makes these two distinct and yet unique at their own job. What’s an Interior Designer? Source An Interior Designer manipulates an empty space in almost any type of building, by creating a safe and functional space. They have a clear understanding of the building codes and the habits and practices of the people who are going to occupy that space. Source…
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8 Reasons To Hire An Interior Designer
I used to think hiring an Interior Designer was something only rich people did. I did not know anyone who was open for such an idea. Whenever I asked randomly if someone would hire an Interior Designer, not many knew what exactly they do or how to go about hiring one. Source Before I started this blog, I used to secretly post interior decorating articles on blogger.com I never told anyone I was doing this. That’s what fear of being labelled an impostor does to you. It crashes your confidence and tells you that you are not good enough. I had 6 to 10 articles and this was when blogging…
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Moving House? Here are top tips to make it less stressful!
We recently moved house and if I said it wasn’t a tad bit stressful, I’d be lying. There are no written guidelines for moving house during a pandemic and thinking about it made me feel very anxious. I dreaded the whole thing. source Would we have to sanitize every minute we came into contact with the movers? Do we all have to wear gloves? Do we sanitize the movers? So on and so forth – these were the questions that were lingering at the back of my mind every single day as our moving day approached slowly. source Furthermore, we didn’t have any boxes to pack our stuff in. Sadly,…
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Here’s How You Can Make a Budget Home Office Amid Covid-19.
Now that most of us are spending a great amount of time indoors (for a good reason of course), it’s apparent that a home office is of the essence. Unless you are an essential worker, then your home has been your new office for the past 2 months now. Source I can only imagine how so many households are trying to juggle, home schooling their kids, cooking meals on time and also being on stand-by for that important Zoom or Skype call from the office. Source Despite all the drama surrounding you at this time, I’m here to give you hope on how you can carve out a small office…
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HOT TIPS: Decorating Your Home on a Budget During a Pandemic!
It’s no lie that the current COVD-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard. Additionally, we’ve also had to re-think our spending habits due to the uncertainties of employment. With the times looking so bleak, we’ve all had to make adjustments here and there. And some of these adjustments include surviving on a shoe string budget. Source I had so many plans for our home but unfortunately, I have had to put them on hold and re-think how we can decorate on a budget. This reminded me of the old Yiddish proverb, ‘We plan, God laughs.’ Things have a way of not turning out as we hoped or expected at every stage…
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How Decorating With Mirrors Can Make a Small Space Feel Bigger
There’s no better way to glam up small spaces than decorating with mirrors. They are little luxuries that are more often than not, overlooked. Mirrors make a space feel bigger and brighter. They open up dark rooms by reflecting natural light. And let’s not forget, a mirror is also a girl’s best friend, right? Source If you are wondering how to make your small space look bigger, then a mirror is your best option. Mirrors give the illusion of depth – and for that reason, they add oomph and enhance views too. Source We’ve narrowed down to 6 homes that we are crushing on this month. They’ve decorated with mirrors…
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Decorating With Yellow? Believe It Or Not, You Can Actually Pull It Off.
Decorating with yellow can easily bring sunshine into your home. According to Verywell Mind, “yellow is a bright color that is often described as cheery and warm. It can be intense, which is perhaps why it can often invoke such strong feelings“. For a very long time, I played it safe decorating our home with beige and grey colors. I was scared to use bright hues. Probably, because I had no idea how to do so. I didn’t know I had an obsession with the color yellow until I recently started using accessories with pops of yellow. Something about it kept pulling me in. It’s safe to say yellow is…
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Are You Hanging Curtains the Right Way? Do’s and Don’ts in Curtain Placement.
Curtains are used for both functionality and aesthetic purposes. They offer privacy, control the glare or light entering the room and obstruct drafts. All types of curtains can do this for you-but how you hang the curtains is what can transform your home’s decor. In this article, we will cover 5 common questions about hanging curtains and the do’s and don’ts in curtain placement in your home. Should Curtains Touch the Floor? In decorating 101, curtains should be long enough to touch the floor. Avoid having them sweep the floor because you are likely to trip on them. Additionally, when they are too long or too short, they look awkward.…
