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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.…
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11 breathtaking bedroom area rug ideas to make the most of that blank space.
Area rugs in the bedroom are a definite must have. Picture this – you wake up eager to seize the day, but the first thing your feet land on, is the cold, hard floor. Absolutely not the best feeling, right? I know. Incorporating area rugs in the bedroom brings warmth, coziness and not to mention style. The advantage of adding rugs into any space is that, rugs are versatile. So no matter the design style, whether Eclectic, Traditional or Mid Century Modern, a rug will still be imperative. We have picked out 11 different bedrooms that are our absolute favorite. They executed area rug placement in the bedroom to a…
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Area Rug Placement in Your Home.
Area rug placement can be a hit or miss. The wrong area rug size will throw off the balance of the room and will more often than not, look misplaced or misguided. Whereas the right area rug size, will give the room balance, shape and an attractive visual sight. Area rugs visually aid in defining the space of a room. When selecting an area rug, furniture and the floor space the rug will be on should be considered. Measure the space you’d like to place the rug. You can do this by using either a measuring tape or a masking tape by creating a map of the space the area…
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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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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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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…
