What first comes to mind when you think of Ikea furniture? Minimal, clean, muted? While Ikea designs are timeless and incredibly popular, some people might prefer a more eccentric look to their interiors.Those who like their designs and ornaments a bit louder and in your face are in luck! Kitsch interior décor is set to […]
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Literal Place Names of the World
Most place names are taken at face value. We don’t question why California, Paris or Manchester have those monikers, or what they mean. We just accept what these places are called (though in case you were wondering: The name California is derived from Califia; a mythical island paradise described in a Spanish romance novel from […]
The Dirtiest Places in Your Home
What’s the dirtiest surface in your home? The toilet? Your bathroom sink? The kitchen counter? It’s actually none of these. When it comes to harbouring germs, what we tend to think of as being the “dirtiest” surfaces in our home aren’t even close to being the worst offenders. Your toilet seat is home to around […]
How Online Shopping Has Changed the Homewares Industry
The rise of online shopping and ecommerce over the last decade has had a huge effect on many industries, with many changes being made to the way that consumers interact with retailers and brands. From the way we search for products, find reviews about services, even now to how we can make purchases using mobile […]
Amazing Themed Bedrooms
The bedroom should be a place of peace and tranquillity. Interior designers love to emphasize how important it is that bedrooms are comfortable and clutter free so that there are no distractions stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep. Those properties don’t have to mean “boring”, either, as these amazing themed bedrooms show. Here’s […]
How to Make your Home a Happier Place for Pets
We all love our pets and we’ve made an active choice to share our lives and our homes with them. Many pets can end up spending more time in the home than their owners do, so when you are making changes to your home do you consider the needs of your pets? It’s important to […]
Famous Doors from Films
There are some doors that are instantly recognisable for many different reasons. Whether it’s Number 10 Downing Street or the door to your first house, a door can stir up different memories, emotions and thoughts – much like our favourite movies. We’ve compiled a list of the most famous and recognisable doors from films that […]
Kitchen Interior Design Trends for 2015
The kitchen is the busiest room in the house, serving as both a room for cooking and for socializing in many households. In addition, the kitchen is often used as a hobby room or an area for working or crafts. Over the last few years kitchen designs have changed a lot, from the mis-matched designs […]
Simple Hacks for Saving Energy at no Extra Cost
As we all know, saving energy has become essential to everyday life due to the effects mass consumption has on the environment and the rising costs of energy prices. Because of this, people are finding more and more clever ways to save energy, and whilst doing so, save money too. We’ve scoured the web for […]
Bedroom Interior Design Trends for 2015
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in terms of interior design. If the bedroom is too cluttered, or the décor too garish, then you may find that it is difficult to fall asleep. Traditionally, bedrooms have always been a place for soft, pastel colours and relatively plain patterns, because those design elements […]