Photo Courtesy: mahinui Your home is where you’ll spend a lot of your time, but you need to have a house that you can comfortably live in. Planning the perfect living space can take some effort, but the rewards more than justify it. Using the most of your living space and creating an atmosphere […]
How To Make Small Space Interior Designing Work
Photo Courtesy: Harry Nguyen Only a lucky handful can say “It’s sprawling!” when asked how big their house is. A lot more folks have to make the most out of small apartment spaces. And mind you, it isn’t exactly an easy task, especially if you’d have to make it work for a family. How do […]
English Country Houses
A classic English Country Home on a lovely English Country road – Photo Courtesy: Mia Folkmann Quaint cottages in the countryside, a large Georgian mansion in the woods, or a Victorian home in the suburbs, there are many different types of English country homes. All have one thing in common: a warm and welcoming atmosphere, […]
French Country Homes
A beautiful Citroen outside a classic French Country Home – Photo Courtesy: Ben Cappellacci Traditional French country homes are the epitome of glamorous rustic living. You may well picture the house in the middle of a field of lavender with blazing sunshine, with its newly painted shutters hung open allowing the antique French lace curtains […]
Classic Furnishings
Furnishing one’s own home is the icing on the cake; it’s the personality and the pizzazz that you give to your space that makes it yours and keeps it looking unique. A classic country cottage has particular furnishings which keep it looking in character.
Eco-Friendly Interiors
Eco-friendly furniture can be found in all sorts of places – you can seek out the latest sleek Eco-gadgets to deliver long term affordability to your home’s energy needs, or look for pre-loved furnishings in garage sales or auctions that will give your home a lived-and-loved personality, full of stories and character, as well as being fabulously green.
Vintage Chairs and Sofas
In country homes from days gone by, there used to be a mixture of chair designs around the dining table that was handed down by family or locally crafted gifts. And in the living spaces, snug handmade and upholstered armchairs nestled around the fire. Recreate this elegant and homey look with vintage and antique finds.
Vintage Mirrors
Antique mirrors are beautiful, first and foremost. You can find all sorts of styles in local vintage stores and in online antique boutiques, from classic French gilt to simple driftwood. Choose mirrors that reflect your personality, and make sure that they are an appropriate size for the room.