As Alexandra Koehler, a designer, once said, mixing feminine with masculine, high and low, round and square is what makes the space special. Your living room furniture can match if you want to or even be mismatched. Whichever you like better. There is no wrong way to go about it. Mismatched furniture actually has a more modern feel to it. Instead of looking for pieces that match, look for pieces that [...]
There is an endless possibility on how to design your new home even though sometimes it might be a nerve-racking task without knowing where to start. The key to identifying the right furniture for your new home is by following your instincts and sticking to your decorating budget. Here are 4 tips to consider when furnishing your new home; 1) Focus on the bare necessities. When establishing a budget for [...]
How am I supposed to fill all this space with my tiny budget? This is a question that keeps stressing out every new homeowner. If you have found yourself stressing out on how to furnish your new home without breaking the bank then this article is meant for you, with these three tips you can now furnish your home without compromising on quality and your own personal style without breaking [...]
Did you recently buy a new home? Or are you still processing your mortgage rates and closing cost, just keep in mind you still have another task at hand furnishing your new home. Perhaps you still have some furniture from your previous apartment but they are not your style anymore. If this is the case you might be wondering how much money you need to set aside to decorate and [...]
Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary and should therefore express your feelings and favorite colors. This is why I have come up with these tips to help you design your bedroom. Choose subtle colors Soothing shades and restful monochromatic tones bring about a calming effect in the room. This does not mean that you cannot get your favorite color to be in your room, however, you can choose toned-down versions [...]
Modular furniture is ready-made furniture that is tailored to fit a certain space. This type of furniture comes with lots of benefits and here are some of them. It is easy to personalize your space with modular furniture Modular furniture is designed to fit into different spaces and can therefore be made to adapt to someone’s personal style. This type of furniture gives you options and can be styled in [...]
The mid-century modern look is a fantastic style it’s quite difficult to do it right especially if you are upgrading from a modern sleek style, but if you are a DIY kind of person or you love flipping furniture and working with milk paint fusion mineral paint and chalk paint. It would be an amazing challenge after all if something is worth doing make sure it’s done right. I had [...]
Looking for ways to get rid of those ugly stains on your wooden furniture? Wooden furniture can easily get stained by spilled water or wet glasses that may leave behind white rings. Instead of getting your furniture stripped and refinished, you can use some simple home remedies to eliminate all those spots and rings to reveal a smooth, polished surface. Items you will be needing: Clean, white towels or [...]
Commercial furniture polishes, though seemingly tempting, are loaded with chemicals that can cause permanent damage to your furniture. Although the use of these products has become quite common in various households, they do more harm than good – not only to your furniture but also to your health due to the number of harmful chemicals present in such products. If you want to clean your furniture and restore its [...]
Using commercial furniture polishes while cleaning wooden furniture is a common practice in various households. However, do you know that you might be damaging your furniture and reducing its life in the process? There are 3 main types of polishes available in the market - liquid, semi-solid and aerosol sprays. Let’s have a quick look at their advantages and drawbacks. 1. Liquid Polishes Liquid polishes are quite easy to use [...]