There could have a lot of DIY ideas and projects you will have outstanding. It always seems like there’s something that needs to be sorted out, especially in my house. And that means that there’s often not a lot of time for getting all of it done. So, prioritizing is the best way to make sure you can get the necessary work done when the weekend arrives.
Simple Tips To Give Your Home More Light
Natural light. It’s the thing we all need in our homes. A well-lit home feels clean, vibrant and inviting. This guide is all about a few easy steps that can dramatically improve the amount of light your home retains. If you think your pad could use a little brightening up, read on.
Let The Sun In
Obviously, curtains are going to soak up more light than any other option, but there’s a better way to go than standard blinds. Plantation shutters allow more light through the window when they’re open. At the same time, they’re great for privacy, closing right back up again. This is a great option especially if you don’t have very big windows. Plantation shutters allow you to capitalize all the light getting into your home.
Home Improvement: How To Be Your Own Project Manager
At some point, there’s no doubt you will have home improvements to carry out. And they’ll make a big difference to the way your home looks and feels. You’ll want to be as involved as possible in how the improvements work. Here’s how!
Design Them
You may not always be able to be involved fully in your home improvements, but you can design them. Remember, your home should have your personal touch, and this is how you achieve that. Make sure you come up with some excellent design ideas for the place. You can get creative and use your imagination. Think about what sorts of things need to be done around the home, and try to draw up some designs where you can.
The Dark Side Of Home Renovations!
We all have dreams about the things we would love to do to our homes. I’d also say it was a sure thing that those dreams don’t include visions of the mess, the expense, or all the time you’ll spend living on a building site.
Unfortunately, in most cases, you can’t have the former without going through the latter. And, as much as it is nice to dream, it’s important to understand what home renovation entails before you commit. So, I thought I would take this opportunity to show you what to expect. With any luck, it won’t put you off!
Alternative Christmas Decoration Ideas
Christmas to me isn’t about red, green and gold. I’m not a fan of the traditional colours and decorations as you can probably tell from the pink pom pom baubles gracing my tree this year. I like to mix things up a bit and I’m not the greatest fan of red so I even avoid that when it comes to wrapping paper. I thought I’d share a few fun and different ideas for Christmas decoration and wrapping that you could try this year.
3 Quick Home Improvements Under £100
Wallpaper
This doesn’t have to be expensive, I’ve just come across ilovewallpaper.co.uk who sell rolls for as little as £14.99. Textured of patterned wallpaper can really spruce up a room and it’s a lot easier and less hassle than painting. Plus, it’s not as messy!
Light It Up
Another great way to update a room for less than £100 is with new ceiling lights. I really like these Pendant Lights that come in a few different colours. They’re really modern and funky with the metallic silver contrasted with primary colours. I think the white’s my favourite as it’s the most neutral. Changing lighting solutions in any room can dramatically change things!
6 of The Best Scandi Furniture Pieces
If you know me, you know I love anything Scandinavian in style and Nest is the perfect place for me to mentally cause my bank account some serious damage! I’ve picked six of my favourite pieces to talk to you about today.
The whole see-through furniture thing is really cool, this Kartell Jolly Occasional Table and the Ghost Buster Night Table which actually comes in 5 different colours! I think my favourite is the completely see-through. Kartell is a really cool brand, I first came across them when every interiors blogger and their cats were obsessed with their Louis Ghost Armchair but I really like a lot of their pieces.
Chic On The Cheap: Interior Styling Ideas
Our homes are where we relax, have fun and entertain our friends and family. Over time some interiors can start to look tired and dull, meaning we fall out of love with some of our decor. It would be ideal if we all had an unlimited budget to keep our home looking fresh and current with must-have furniture and colours. But unfortunately, that is just not reality. There are styling changes that you can make; that can save you money and make your home look fabulous. Here are three tweaks you can try out to give your home a new lease of life on a budget.
The Tree’s Up!
Things are getting really, really festive up in here! This weekend we went on the hunt for our Christmas tree and some awesome decorations to make our living room feel super Christmassy.
To start with we bought a real tree, just as we did last year but when we got it home and unwrapped it, it was a bit dry and bare so we had to take it back! We ventured out to Tesco and got this 4ft fake tree and actually I think it looks great. It was the only one we could find that wasn’t 6ft tall! A tree that big just wouldn’t fit in our living room.
10 Must-Have Items Of Furniture
No matter what size your house may be, there are some essential items you need to be able to call it a home. I’ve put together the definitive list of furniture must-haves for you right here!
Sofa – Every home needs a comfy sofa to relax on. You might like a recliner or something stylish like a chaise-lounge. Look for seating that suits your character and personality. Often, colours can be quite drab, but there are some beautiful fabrics available now offering more vibrant colours. You can even choose some stylish patterns like stripes.