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10 exposed brick walls that will inspire your creativity.
Are exposed brick walls outdated? The first time I saw an exposed brick wall, my mother and I had gone to visit her Uncle up-country. Her Uncle lived in a house that was built in British colonial era in Fort Hall, present day Murang’a County. The sight of an exposed brick wall amazed me as well as confused me. To me, it seemed the home was unfinished. Something must have happened and the constructors were unable to finish building. However, I loved the unfinished look. There was something unique about it that I did not see in other homes; in our home. That sight stayed with me to this day.…
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How to have a functional and organized pantry.
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How to pick the right dining table like a Pro!
Picking the right dining table for you usually depends on the size of the dining space, your budget and style. Whether round, oval, square or rectangular, it pays to know which shape best suits your space and how to make the most out of the current table that you have. We are planning to update our dining room nook area and after reading up on home decor, new and old trends and great finds, I have put together tips that will have you and I picking the right dining table like a pro. Tip #1: Measure the dining room space. Dining table size guide Measure the space around the…
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How to have a functional and organized pantry.
It’s a few minutes past midnight on 2nd January, 2019 and I have just watched the first episode of Tidying up with Marie Kondo on Netflix. A few days ago, I was rummaging through Pinterest looking for ideas on how to organize my kitchen and I came across a pin by Katrina Hassan that said something like, ‘organizing your home the KonMari method’. I took interest in the pin because first, what is KonMari method? Secondly, my kitchen needs redemption. Don’t get me wrong, my kitchen is not that bad – I just have a lot of stuff and little to no space for them. So the KonMari method is basically…
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Creative ways to turn your coffee tins into spice jars.
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Creative ways to turn your coffee tins into spice jars.
I have been looking for glass jars to store my spices for God knows how long. I wanted those fancy clip top glass jars but every time I saw some, they were too pricey and not on sale. So, on this particular day, my friends had visited from Nairobi and wanted to buy a few niceties from Marikiti (market). That is downtown Mombasa. While strolling around the place, a kind gentleman pointed out the shop and assured us that they had original spices. When you enter the shop, the aroma of the spices is what hits you. There’s a gentleman who welcomes you and gives you a tour of the…
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Welcome to the dark side: Decorating with dark toned colors!
Black or any other dark tone color would not be my first choice when painting any house but I am slowly having an affinity to dark interiors. This is simply because I had no idea how to accessorize a dark room and to be honest, I always found them dull. I am sure this is a common dilemma among many. It’s easier to settle for the neutral colors when in doubt; I would and I have done so in the past. However, we are now beginning to push our color choices for our homes. Another thing people don’t know is that, in terms of interior styles, you can pair anything…
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9 ways to make your brown sofa stand out.
How do you style a space with a brown sofa without it feeling like a man cave? For many months, I have been wanting to switch up my grey sectional for a brown sofa but I had no idea on how to style it. I used to think brown furniture was always boring, tired and out dated. Well that changed when I came across Lexi Westergard’s Instagram page. She has paired her brown sofa with colorful throw pillows in a well-lit room and every detail about the space brightens up so well. I have pulled some images of rooms that will prove brown doesn’t have to be boring or basic.…
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How to pick the perfect accent chair
Accent furniture is a piece of furniture that stands out because it compliments a room’s décor. Its role goes beyond function; accent chairs are meant to draw out a color, complement the décor and add contrast to spice up a boring monotone space. They are perfect for adding personality to your space. There is a lot to consider before making this important purchase; Chairs’ use Placement Size Suitable fabric and color Style preference This post will guide you on how to pick the right accent chair for you. Let’s do this! Use When you have the purpose of the chair nailed down to a T, then this will help you…
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Make your gallery wall pop!
If you have pictures and art work lying around with no clue of what to do with them, then this is the best way to get your creative juices going. I keep having to delete stuff from my phone to create space for all the pictures I keep taking especially of my daughter. If you are like me, then we need to put those pictures on a gallery wall. There are many areas of the house that you could put up a gallery and the best place would have to be a wall that gets natural light. Here are some practical tips and style ideas to create an Instagram worthy,…
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Mid Century Modern
What rings in your mind when you hear Mid Century Modern style? For me it’s timeless, bold and daring. I mean who would have thought a design movement from roughly 1930s to 1960s would be so popular even in the 21st Century? It is not forced; it blends well with anything and everything; when done right, Mid Century Modern style is the Idris Elba of the décor world; everyone wants a piece of that! J There are 5 things that you should know about this style; Original mid-century modern pieces are freaking expensive most of the time. So instead of overspending on Isamu Noguchi, Charles and Ray Eames pieces, get…
