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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Are exposed brick walls outdated?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…
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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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How to have a functional and organized pantry.
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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…
