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How to reclaim your home in the New Year after a breakup.
Happy New Year beautiful people!! This post will be a little different from the posts that I normally do. I was chatting with a very good friend of mine who asked me if I could talk about tackling new changes in the New Year. I didn’t want to come across as cliche` and write about New Year resolutions. So this post is dedicated to those who went through a breakup/separation from their partner. It could have happened last year or beginning of this year and would like to reclaim your home this 2020. Whether you lived together or not, you definitely spent a significant amount of time at each other’s…
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A simple yet functional home office space; client project reveal.
We are back!! The spectacular before and after of a modern, simple yet functional home office space by the team at Manjano Zuri. The last 3 weeks have been a haze of lessons. By this I mean, patience, resilience and also constantly asking myself how badly do I want this. My clients’ happen to be long time friends that I have known for 10 + years. You would think that the solid friendship would make it easier when working for them, right? Wrong! They are amazing people, don’t get me wrong. And they are amazing clients’ too, but get this, they literally are my first ever clients. So the pressure…
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8 modern entryway decorating styles to update your home.
Entryways are the easiest spaces to decorate, right? Well on some levels, I think small entryways are easy to decorate. This is because they don’t really require a lot – 1, 2, 3 accessories and the right furniture that fits into the space and you are done. I previously decorated my small entryway and I had to subscribe to the theory of less is more because I was dealing with a very small space. Most apartments have this problem (small entryways), however it stops being a problem when you learn that you can make it work just by using a few accessories to decorate your modern entryway. Modern entryway styles…
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Before & After: A small entryway goes glam with just an entryway bench. A modern and contemporary look.
So I am sure by now you are already caught up on my previous blog post about small entryways and how to make them look stunning and Pinterest worthy. If you missed it, read it here and get acquainted. Today, we’ll learn how to incorporate a small entryway bench for your space. My entryway is small and can sometimes be non-existent – just like most entryways. I mean, you open the door and unceremoniously, without an apology, you are right inside the living room area. It can be tricky decorating such small spaces, however, with the right furniture and accessories; you should be able to curve out an entryway that…
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10 Pinterest worthy looks for your small entryway.
I am all about having a dazzling and impressive entryway – but how do you make a small entryway look stunning? The entryway is the first impression perceived when entering a home. Normally, it is easy not to pay any attention to entryways – they are most likely to be overlooked or for some, they are non-existent. However, this should not hold you back from creating an impressive entryway space for your home. It is very easy to style a small entryway and I am here to show you how. Think of your small entryway space like someone you are trying to woo. First impressions go a long way. It…
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Glam your kitchen in any of these 10 design styles.
Most interior styling clients’ face the challenge of describing and defining their glam personal style. Reason being, not all of us are acquainted with interior styles and design. In basic Interior Design 101, there are an abundance of unique design styles and it can be unnerving to decrypt which style best suits you. Some people (myself included), prefer to mix the elements of several design styles to create their ideal look. I think it lends a space its personality. I think it’s very important to walk a client through the various interior styles there are and explain to them what each one of them entails. This way, a client is…
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A wood and metal love affair; your Industrial style guide.
When I hear of Industrial style, my mind automatically thinks of exposed pipes, brick walls, metallic accents, warehouses, great dark wood floors, large metal light fixtures; you get the picture, right? Seems very unflattering and unappealing to the human eye, but when correctly put together, industrial style is a marvelous feat. I love the raw, textured and unfinished feel it exudes. Everything seems so simple and shows no signs of disintegrating. So, what exactly makes these unfinished spaces so chic? Let me take you to school; Industrial Style History The Industrial Revolution which took place from the last three centuries, was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in…
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10 smart design ideas for small home office spaces.
How do I set up a small office space in my home? This is the million-dollar question that I have been asking myself for several months now. Most of the time, my office space has been reduced to using the arm chair of the couch, my lap, coffee table and so on. Living in a 2-bedroom apartment, there is limited space where I can comfortably place a desk and chair and call it my office space. As much as I do not carry work home from the office, I’ve been thinking I need somewhere I can spend at least a few hours a day to work on everything Manjano Zuri.…
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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 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…
