Home renovators who are ready to rip apart sections of the house, build new rooms and install new appliances should learn about dangerous chemicals found around the house. Protecting the health of everyone who enters the house is a necessary responsibility. A house, especially a big or old one, could contain many health hazards.
As much as I admire the beauty and craftsmanship of antique furniture, I am first to admit that I have no technical knowledge on the subject, and would always enlist the services of an expert when procuring antique furnishings for a client.
Never before have home owners been more conscious of the effects that their day-to-day decisions have on the environment. We recycle and reuse at every opportunity we get and when choosing ‘Green’ also means better value, a stunning new look within our home and long-term savings – then everyone’s a winner!
If you live in a frantic world, there is something very appealing about a clean, calm and peaceful living space. The same can be said for interior design techniques, with many new home owners now leaning towards a minimal, spacious design for their home. This weeks guest post is from Scott Wood from luxury rentals business onefinestay who highlights four sleek, yet stylish homes in London with a minimalistic feel.
A leather sofa is one of those all-time favourites, a truly classic piece of living room furniture that never goes out of fashion. Cosy and warm, traditional or vintage-inspired, trendy retro or informal, each leather sofa comes with its particular character, charm and personality. The leather sofa is a versatile piece, elegant and stylish, of course, but also a hardy and resistant companion.
With the arrival of summer, many people like to purchase new chairs to dress up their porch or patio. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of funky chairs in various styles and colours to add an element of liveliness to a porch or patio.
This week I’m featuring a guest post from Claudia Somerfield who gives us 6 easy interior design tips to decorating on a budget.
Hi there! I’m Jenn and I’m a writer for Design Shuffle, a social media website that tracks the top interior design ideas and trends from across the globe and features stunning inspiration! I’ve been writing about home decor for more than a decade and I get giddy over fabulous rooms, beautiful light fixtures, antiques, and more. Every day I start with a strong cup of coffee and a few of my favourite design blogs, like Emerald Interior Design, and when I found out I’d be guest posting here today I was so excited. Thanks for having me Karen!
This week we have a guest post from Holly Miller. Holly shows us how to change the look of the kitchen – without breaking the bank.
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My name is Karen Hughes and I'm an Interior Designer from Dublin, Ireland. I’m passionate about design and I started this blog as a way to connect with others just as passionate as myself. I tend to ramble on about all sorts of things, projects I’m working on, people, places and things that inspire me (and some that don’t). So put the kettle on, get comfy and settle in. I hope you enjoy your visit and don't forget to say hello. Visit my website to find out more about my services and view my work.Tweet Tweet
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