When you think about the name of the room that is so often the heart of the house; namely the living room, or lounge, the clues to its designed intent are in the name. These are the rooms where we come together as a family at the end of a busy day to ‘lounge’ around… Continue Reading
People often want their home to make a statement and look different. One way you can do this quite easily is by using patterns in your décor and soft furnishings. The danger is that some patterns end up looking too much, and you don’t end up with so much as a statement as a garish… Continue Reading
When you decide how to decorate your bedroom, it can be difficult to decide on a colour and theme that you think you might enjoy having for the next ten years – or however long it is until you will be ready to redecorate and buy different furniture. One way round this is to keep… Continue Reading
As children grow up they naturally want more independence and to stamp their own identity on things and this is especially true as child moves towards their teenage years. If two siblings share a room while they are growing up, the likelihood is that they will want separate rooms by the time they are 11… Continue Reading
To save the expense of retiling a bathroom, there are a number of options which don’t compromise on style. One approach is to paint the old wall tiles for a new look. This is a quick and cheap way to change your bathroom colour scheme. You will need to clean the tiles and remove all… Continue Reading
With the absolute glut of decorating and interior design programmes on TV in the last few years, it’s not surprising that almost everyone is having a go at DIY decorating. People on TV make it look so easy; why not try it for yourself? Of course, it depends what kind of project you have in… Continue Reading
Designed by Ana Paula Barros and located in Brazil, Loft Bauhaus is an example of modern architecture in its purest form, if such a thing exists. Inspired by the famous Farnsworth Houseby Mies Van der Rohe, the residence is said to explore five points of contemporary architecture: open plan, pilotis, free facade and ribbon windows. The straight, harsh lines and… Continue Reading
A courtyard inside of the house is a quite unusual thing but it’s a perfect solution to create a private relaxing area. It gives you the feel of the outdoors but nobody could see you there. We’ve gathered for you the most cool indoor courtyard we could find around the internet. Check them out and… Continue Reading
With an extravagant design and inspiring opulence throughout, Villa Chi is one of the nine exclusive accommodation units making up Cape Sienna Resort, a holiday retreat located in an area known as Millionaires’ Mile on Phuket island in Thailand. Perched above the sea, on a spectacular rocky ground, the villa offers great views and a high level of privacy…. Continue Reading
Scenic Holiday Retreats in Kanuhura resort, where each villa is built in strong connection. Featuring small timber and scenic wooden pontoons, Kanuhara combines simplicity with opulence. Official resort description: “With its two beautiful little island neighbors, Kanuhura is a very private hideaway with a wide range of relaxation options: bars, restaurants, activities and sports. Close… Continue Reading
