Top Tips For Making The Most Of A Small Living Room
Top Tips For Making The Most Of A Small Living Room
Lying at the heart of every home is the living room; a space for relaxation, socialising, entertainment and… well, living. Unlike other rooms in the house such as the kitchen and the bedroom, the living room has no strict definition of the functions it has to carry out.
Typically, most people will use their living room as a space to chill out, watch television, spend time with their family and entertain guests. In all honesty though, the definition of a good living room depends entirely on what you personally want to get out of your living room.
Despite the loose definition of what makes a living room, there is one crucial element that all good living rooms should have; space. After all, a room that feels cluttered and condensed isn’t going to be very relaxing, is it?
While some …
The Benefits Of Garden Windows
There are several benefits to having a garden window. First, these windows are a great way to display your collections and keep them out of direct sunlight. You can also put a bookshelf in one, making your kitchen look tidier and making it easier to find your books. However, you should avoid putting your most valuable books on garden windows because they could be damaged by direct sunlight. You can also use garden windows to display your glassware collection, especially limited edition mugs.
Natural Light
The garden windows, also known as greenhouse windows, can effectively improve natural light in your home. They were originally designed with plants in mind and are a great way to reduce your electricity bill. Furthermore, more natural light can boost Vitamin D levels and help reset your circadian rhythms, which is beneficial for fighting seasonal depression. It can also help improve your sleep and …
I Never Knew Duvet Covers Could Be So Exciting
I Never Knew Duvet Covers Could Be So Exciting
Duvet covers come in such a wide array of choices that it is often very difficult to decide which one to buy. You can get them in almost any color and they can be custom made to fit in with your bed and bedroom decor. There is also a great choice of materials from which they can be made.
If you live in a house with a minimalistic design then perhaps a plain white or black duvet will fit in very well. When the bed cover is plain like this it means that you can be a little more adventurous with the rest of the bedroom furniture.
Alternatively, if you prefer to keep the main coloring of the walls and ceiling plainer, then you can have massive patterns on the bed clothes.
It is a good option to switch around the …
How To Spend More Money And Actually Paying Less
How To Spend More Money And Actually Paying Less
“Save money!” Whilst this statement might sound like good advice – and in fact it is in most cases – there are some things, like when refurbishing your house, which you should not be trying to save every penny as you can. Quite the opposite actually: the more you spend, the more you save in the long run. Read on and I’ll walk you through it.
Getting assistance from a professional architect or designer might sound something awkward and off-track. Many people are led to believe that these professionals are far expensive and that they are not worth the money. They are completely wrong and if they knew the truth, they might change their opinion altogether.
When I say that you could potentially save from twice as much as what you spend hiring a designer or an architect, people usually don’t …
What To Focus On When Considering Living Room Design
What To Focus On When Considering Living Room Design
Each room in your house has a specific function to perform. You spend a certain amount of time in each area during the course of every day. First and foremost each particular room has to perform a function and often will help you to “get ready” as you prepare for your day. For example, the bathroom can help us to rejuvenate ourselves and help us to take care of particular needs. The kitchen can be a place where we prepare those all-important meals, have some family meetings and get ready to head out the door. Of course the bedroom is a place that we go for our all-important rest and relaxation. The design and make-up of each individual room can certainly make a difference, helping us to enjoy the specific amount of time that we spend therein.
However, perhaps the most …