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Hanging wall art can be so easy when you are working with one or two pieces, however when multiple pieces are involved there are some guidelines to help get it right. Just placing several framed objects in a row straight across might work, but chances are in most cases, something more interesting would be preferable [...]

Wicker furniture at some point successfully crossed over at some point from airy outdoor items to gorgeous indoor ones. As a child I remember the wicker ensemble my aunt and uncle housed on an enclosed wrap around porch. It had decorative cushions and seemed a bit extravagant, as they were somewhat exposed to the natural [...]

During the recent makeover of our bedrooms we did the complete works, meaning we not only repainted, replaced outdated light fixtures and fans, and refurbished the wood floors, but also sprung for new mattresses. We did not feel particularly loyal to any brand we had previously had, but since our guest room is often visited [...]

How many times have we oohed and ahhed over the remarkable artwork the professional designers create on those decorating programs? They do it with such ease, and the materials are always surprising to say the least. One of the projects that we not only smitten by, but actually replicated was a paint on canvas one. [...]

I was just reading about the monumental increase in online shopping, and its anticipated future rise and diversification. While it is quite evident that this is undoubtedly the path of the future in numerous markets, what we might not be aware of is how the consumer pool is responding. Research says that the consumer ’s [...]

Plenty of couples do not agree on what equates to a beautiful item. I will not be as trite as to use the differing sexes as the basis of these dueling opinions, but admittedly it does make for a good example. Nor will I go the route of using the appeal women tend to have [...]

Memory foam, also known as visco-elastic foam, is a material originally created by NASA for astronauts in space who suffered from the effects of high G-forces. It is temperature and weight sensitive so carefully moulds to your body’s contours, allowing for more natural sleeping positions. This helps to relieve pressure from any sore points, making [...]

Repurposing furniture is all the craze, and for great reason. One of the very best ideas we have come across is that of the kitchen island. Not the kind that are cemented permanently into the kitchen floor, but the ones that are free standing, either with or without wheels. So what can you do with [...]

I was recently asked to consult on the décor of a new hotel’s lounge area. It was not until nearly everything was already in place that I received the call. I imagine that those in charge of preparing the hotel hit a point of concern with the designers they had employed to decorate the space, [...]

Well, for a while the trendy colour combination was pastel pink with chocolate, then there was pastel blue with chocolate, and now it is lavender with chocolate. What a fantastic pairing it is too, in my opinion. You know there are always going to be some trends that you just can’t adopt. Usually, those are [...]