Photowall have an insanely huge number of options to choose from when you are looking for the perfect piece of art to add to your home. Framed prints are available all over the place but Photowall specialise in wall paper and wall murals that transform a room. What i loved most about browsing through the website was the amount of nature inspired prints that were available and being a huge plant lover, the idea of bringing the outside inside fills me with joy.
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Practical Purchases to Consider for Your Home
When considering home improvements, many of us will focus on aesthetics. This is understandable. Many of us are visual beings and use visual elements of our homes to make the space comfortable and enjoyable for ourselves to spend time in, as well as to show our personality and character to those who visit us. However, while it is important for you to feel that your home looks good, you do need your home to be a practical and functional space too. Our homes are our living spaces, where we complete an array of tasks to keep on top of our day to day lives and to also manage our health and wellbeing. It’s where we sleep, relax, organise ourselves, feed ourselves, bathe ourselves and more. So, what essential purchases could you make to help your home help you with all of these things? Here are some options for you to consider.
The Kitchen
Having a range of functional kitchen appliances can help you to manage your diet and provide yourself with healthy, balanced meals, as well as the occasional treat. There are some appliances that tend to be more crucial or important than others. For example, having a good refrigerator and freezer is essential for being able to store chilled or frozen goods that would be wasted otherwise. Make sure to consider the dimensions of a refrigerator before buying one to ensure that it can not only fit in your kitchen, but that it is also sufficiently large to store enough food for all the members of your home. Other essential investments include an oven and a washing machine. Luxury additions that aren’t essential, but will make your life easier, include a dishwasher, a tumble dryer, kitchen cabinets and kitchen gadgets like toasters, kettles, blenders, mixers, food processors and more.
Your Living Space
Your living space, whether that’s your lounge, your living room or any other name it may go by, should be where you can kick back and relax. It’s where you should retire after a long day at work, time spent out with friends and family, exercise or any other activity, So, the focus here should be comfort. Make sure that your seating is comfortable and large enough to really lay back in. Whether that’s a sofa, a chair or a whole suite. You may also want to consider comfortable additions such as scatter cushions, blankets, throws and more. If you don’t like the look of all these additions, you can get footrest with storage, sofas with storage or other storage solutions to place them in while they’re not in use.
Your Bathroom
Practical additions to the bathroom include alternative shower heads (so you have more settings and control over your showers), heated towel rails (to warm your towels during the winter months, or to heat the space if there aren’t any radiators in the room) and a range of bath mats and towels to ensure you have a consistent supply when others are being washed.
These are just a few areas of focus to make your home the comfortable and practical haven it should be. Hopefully, some of the suggestions above will get you started out in the right direction!
Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Look Better’
Your bedroom should be a beautiful, relaxing space where you can take yourself after a long hard day at work and just relax in a blissful state.
Unfortunately, many of us simply do not have the bedrooms we would dream of. If you’re one of them, I do have some good news though – it’s much easier than you think to make your bedroom look better.
Take something out
Often, bedrooms do not look as serene as they should simply because there is too much stuff in there, and simply by taking out one piece of furniture, you can transform the place by giving yourself more space. If you have a lot of clutter, getting rid of as much of it as you can manage would also help to make the room more relaxing too.
Invest in a new bed frame
Bed frames are, generally speaking, quite big, so your bed is normally the focal point of any bedroom. Since that is the case, buying a new bed frame, if your old one isn’t up to much, is a very simple way of making your whole bedroom look better. Ornately carved wood and metal bed frames look great, but if it’s coziness you’re after, a fabric bed frame is an ideal choice for comfort and style.
Add a feature wall
Bedrooms are better when they’re as relaxing as possible so trying to fit too many design points into the space rarely works out well. If you do want to add a flourish of style, it’s best to choose one focal point and keep the rest of the place quite neutral. A good way to do this is by creating a feature wall either with statement wallpaper, a piece of art or maybe even a gallery wall. Behind the bed is good because you won’t need to look at it all the time, which means when you need to turn your brain off, you can do so more easily, but any wall you prefer will be fine. An amazing way to create a temporary feature wall for an event or a bedroom photo shoot would be to rent a custom flower wall which changes up a space completely.
Hang a mirror
If your bedroom is a bit dark or smaller than you would like, a good trick you can use is to hang a mirror on whichever wall is opposite your bedroom window. This will reflect the light back into your space and give the illusion of there being more space around you. The bigger the mirror, the better the effect will be.
Hang window dressings
You probably have blackout blinds or curtains in your bedroom to help you sleep, but window dressings are about so much more than that – they frame your windows and add a statement of style and sophistication to your space, so upgrade your curtains to velvet or invest in a bespoke blind and see how transformed your room looks.
Accessorize
Last, but not least, take the time to add candles and fresh flowers to your nightstands and dressing table. These will add some high-class atmosphere to the space whatever you are using it for.
Your bedroom can be better and you deserve it to be better, so what are you waiting for?
The kitchen of my dreams
A little context… Since everything is going crazy in the world I moved from my home in Birmingham back to London where I was born and bred. The one thing that drove my crazy at the old house was the tiny kitchen, it was impossible to cook with more than one person in there at a time and there was no space for a dishwasher or a tumble dryer, two things that I would really love to have in a kitchen. Where I’m living currently is temporary until things calm down a bit but now I have a checklist for what I want in the next place I live. As a fatty that loves to cook, I think a lot about what my dream kitchen would look like. The top three things that are essential to me in a kitchen are as follows;
Space
This is the number one requirement for a kitchen in my opinion, as when you have enough space you can add anything you need. I’m not only talking about floor space however, I want a lot of counter space and a lot of cupboard space too. I want to be able to put away any small appliances that are not in use so the counters will be uncluttered and hold only items that add to the aesthetic. I want enough space to have all the major appliances that I want and still have enough room to be able to move around and cook freely and also be able to entertain guests in the kitchen too. I really like the idea of having my guests be able to come and sit in the kitchen with a drink while I’m cooking and not have them waiting in another room.
Decor
I’m very into crystals and candles so I would definitely like to have to large crystals/gems/minerals around my kitchen to create the perfect energy for me. If we are talking like legit dream kitchen with no financial constraints then I would go for counter tops made from pink amethyst or rose quartz but since my dream kitchen is a little more realistic I want something that is just beautiful to look at. I know the counters will serve a purpose but that is the area I want to be the most beautiful as so much of it will be seen. There are some absolutely stunning laminate worktops that resemble crystals like howlite and peach moonstone that are amazing cost effective ways to get the look I want without the giant price tag and also some beautiful granite worktops that look like they came straight from the earth, beautiful marbling that just makes the counters look stunning. I can’t be the only one who is obsessed with the way kitchen counters look? I want the worktops to be the show stopper in my kitchen with candles, flowers and crystals dotted around to add to the beauty.
Light
I want a lot of natural light in my kitchen so huge windows would be amazing, I want to be able to take photos with good lighting and I want light bouncing off my crystals and counter tops. This isn’t always possible so I always want a lot of spot lighting too. I want lights that focus on specific areas of the kitchen. I want isolated lights for the stove area, the sink and maybe one counter top so I can cook in an evening without the whole kitchen being lit up almost like mood lighting. Probably sound silly to a lot of people but this is my dream kitchen after all.
I’ve obviously thought about this quite a bit but I’m curious what would be number one for other people in their dream kitchen…
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Home space makeover on a budget.
There are so many ways to makeover your living room without spending a ton of money. I’m going to give you a few ideas on how to give your living room, or any room in the house for that matter, a glamorous overhaul without breaking the bank. If you are in a rented home and I’m not allowed to paint or drill holes to add photos or artwork there are still many ways to change your space using stick on hooks and wall coverings.
Wall hangings and tapestries are great way to make big changes to a room, you can create a feature wall using large pieces or use smaller pieces to hang like art. Choosing the right colours and patterns are very important as large tapestries draw the eye immediately when entering the room, you can decorate the entire room based around the colours or patterns or theme of the fabric and change that whenever you want to start new.
Fabric hangings and tapestries can give rooms are very bohemian look and feel and also makes a room feel less cold as fabrics are very warming and this goes for bedding, cushions and throws eccetera. If you’re going to go for a wall hanging tapestry I suggest this is one of the first things you purchase as it sets the tone and colour palette for the whole room.
Just like a wall hangings, bedding has a huge bearing on how your bedroom looks. If it’s the bedroom you are giving the makeover this would be an important thing to consider. The bed is often the largest item in the room so covering it with a fabric definitely draws the eye so choosing bedding is very important as again it helps to set the theme or colour scheme that runs through the bedroom. The bedding tying into the theme/colour scheme of the room will create cohesion. When making over a bedroom on a budget bedding is a great place to start as it is something that will always be in the room. Doing makeovers in my home always makes me feel like I’m adulting.
No matter what room you are working on the floor is the largest surface in the space and definitely requires consideration. I have engineered wood flooring throughout my house with the only carpet being on the stairs. So the floors in every room look great regardless of the decor in the room and it’s allows for low cost customisation using rugs. Choosing a rug or runner to add some more personality to your space makes a big difference but doesn’t have to cost the world and these are some of the things that can be moved around or moved to a different room as and when you fancy a change.
The most cost effective way to make changes to a room is to switch out smaller decorative accessories. Recently rose gold accessories have been huge in home decor and really add a touch of glam to a room. I personally like white accessories at the moment just because I like clean and simple looking pieces, also it’s very easy to add colour in different ways for example bedding and fabrics. White, gold and black accessories are nice and simple and will fit in any bedroom and if you every decide to change the colour scheme completely these items could still stay.
Accessories can range from plant pots to rugs, cushions, artwork, chair covers, lanterns, pen holders, candles, anything really and they make a room feel more you and will showcase your style and character. All of these things work together so you don’t have to replace any large furniture items to get a brand new room.
Another great way to improve your living space is to update outdoor areas with anything from composite decking, new garden furniture to even something as small as some new flowers or plants. There are so many low cost options to makeover your surroundings.
Do you have a tips to share on ways to change up your space on a budget?
Giving Your Home A New Look On A Budget
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Your home should bring you joy, and it should be somewhere that you feel comfortable. It should suit your tastes and your needs.
Often, though it doesn’t seem to do that for one reason or another. Life can get in the way and we end up compromising for function over style or our money just doesn’t stretch as far as we need it to.
There are, however, lots of simple and effective things that can be done around your home to brighten it up without it costing you the earth.
Deep Clean
Having a deep clean will make your home feel so much better. You may wish to think about having your carpets cleaned by a professional. This will give your floor a new lease of life and make it look and feel less warn and tired.
Getting your doors, windows, and frames cleaned will help dramatically too. These are areas that are often neglected when doing regular cleaning, but they will accumulate grease and dust.
Open your windows and allow some fresh air to circulate. Blowing out the dust can turn a stagnant environment into something much fresher.
A Touch Of Paint
One of the biggest changes you can make to your home on a limited budget is painting it. Look at using a lighter pastel shade across most of your walls and then maybe pick a more vibrant or darker shade that you will use as a feature wall to give your room character and style.
Once your walls are completed, you can add a few wooden picture frames with some prints in them to give your home some additional character.
Highlight your door frames and skirting boards using a vibrant coloured glass paint. This will make them stand out more.
New Blinds And Curtains
You can really change the character of a room just by changing the curtains. If you want a lighter room, go for some yellow curtains made from light material. If you want to make to look more sombre, you should use heavy fabric in dark, rich colours.
New Furniture
If you are looking for some new furniture on a budget, then you can try your local charity stores to see what they have in stock. Often, a nice piece of furniture will get donated just because the previous owner fancied a change or no longer had space for it.
Another penny-saving option would be to look for an ex-display item from your local furniture store. These are often reduced to clear when they are no longer needed.
Upcycling
Replacing your larger furniture items can be quite costly, and you may be reticent to throw away furniture because of the impact that it will have on the environment. However, your existing furniture may be a bit worn and sad right now, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Upcycling is a way of improving the look old furniture. Chairs and sofas can be reupholstered to give them a new look, and takes and shelving can be easily repainted to give them a new sense of style.
Use chalk paint to create a vintage distressed look very easily without the need for a great deal of DIY ability.
Creating Your Home Style When You Can’t Try First.
Trying things on is typically the first step of changing style. If you want to figure out what works for you, you head to a shop, and you have to try a few outfits on. However, right now, things have changed dramatically as a result of the COVID pandemic. Fitting rooms are not open to shoppers. Therefore, you can’t try before you buy.
There are, however, a few other options for fashion shoppers. You can come across a tonne of fashion apps that let you try on glasses or hairstyle before you make up your mind. Similarly, most shops right now let you order your items to try them at home and return if they don’t fit.
But finding your signature look is both a matter of defining what works for you and what you like – using a moodboard for that. How does that translate to finding your signature interior style? After all, it’s tricky to experiment with interior design, so how do you create your personal style?
Understand your criteria
Where do you start? When it comes to finding something that suits your home, your criteria are, surprisingly, similar to the main characteristics of fashion shopping. Wait, you say, buying a dress has nothing to do with transforming a room? Well, be prepared for a revelation! When you shop for fashion, you focus on a specific goal – looking youthful or dressing for your next job interview –, size, budget, and deadline – aka when you need your new look.
The same criteria apply to decorating your home. How much can you afford to spend? What are the dimensions of the room and furniture units? When do you need it done or how long will it take? And finally, the most important of all: which room function do you want the decor to enhance? These will act as your guideline to make decor choices.
Invest in quality design by professionals
When you’re thinking of changing your look, you can reach out to a professional stylist. You can do the same thing for your home. If you’re looking to create an open plan design that drops all wall partitions, for instance, you’ll need to discuss your options with professional architects and home designers. They understand the unique challenges of each project. More importantly, professionals have tremendous experience in tackling different obstacles and designs, which means that they can also find alternative solutions that will work for you.
You can see how others do it
You can find a lot of interior examples and redesign models that can act as inspiring material. Visiting friends, for instance, exposes you to new ideas and approaches to tackle common decor issues with British homes. When was the last time you spent a night in a boutique hotel? Boutique hotels invest a lot of time and effort in creating unique and sophisticated room decors, which can give you some ideas for your home. Still looking for tips? Tune in to Instagram #interiordesign feeds. You can learn more about seasonal trends and how to make them work at home.
It can be hard to imagine how a room would look once decorated when there’s no option to try a new decor on. However, you can understand what would work for you by defining your criteria, reaching out to experts, and letting other homes inspire you. For people who find it hard to visualise, design plans and interior photos are a huge help!
Top Bathroom Decor Tips From Top Interior Designers
Do you think that it’s time you breathed a bit more life into your bathroom? Even though it is one of the most important rooms in any house, it can still often end up neglected when it comes to interior designs. Most homeowners are so busy these days, they just see their bathroom as a room that can only be practical. As long as all the fittings are working, then they are happy. However, they could be missing out on creating an elegant bathroom that oozes style and great decor features.
Do you think that it is time you turned your attention to your home’s bathroom and improved its design? If so, then you might want to read on. Here are some top bathroom decor tips from top interior designers.
Add Some Mirrors
If your bathroom feels a little on the small side, you might want to take a look at some of the bathroom mirrors for sale on sites like Drench. You should find that adding a few mirrors to different walls in the bathroom can help to open it up and create the illusion of space. Not only that, though, but all those mirrors will be able to make the room feel a lot better lit as well. That’s because any natural light that comes in through the windows will be reflected from a mirror around the rest of the room. No matter the size of your bathroom, you can never have too many mirrors!
Don’t Be Scared To Use Bright Colors
Most people think that they need to keep their bathrooms relatively neutral. Because of this, most bathrooms are decorated in whites and creams. Some people might use pastel-colored tiles or storage units to brighten the room up a bit more. But it’s perfectly fine to also use bright colors if you want to – there is no rule against doing so after all! You might need to be careful if you only have a small bathroom, though, as bright colors could make the room feel quite small and enclosed. One of the best ways to use bold colors is to install bright doors on your bathroom storage units and cabinets. Alternatively, you could replace your boring old cream tiles with some that are a bit more exciting. It’s worth playing around with color to see what you kind of design can come up with. Adding colour to a space doesn’t have to mean adding furniture, you can add a nice pop of colour to an otherwise bland space by adding an extra large rug which will also bring some nice texture to the room.
Use On-The-Wall Storage To Maximize Space
Most of us wish that we could somehow create a bit more space in our bathrooms. Well, did you know that you could probably do that in yours, even if it is only quite small? The solution is to just install some storage units onto your walls. You will find lots of small cupboards and cabinets that are meant for installing on walls above sinks. These will give you a reason to move some of your units off the floor, which will provide you with more floor space. Once you’ve done that, your bathroom will certainly feel a lot roomier.
Add Some Plants
Don’t forget to add some pot plants to your bathroom as well. Lots of people just put flowers and plants in their living room, but they will also go down very well in your bathroom as well. As well as adding pops of color to the room, you will find that they also keep the air very fresh too. That’s because most plants will remove toxins from the air, and recycle the air so that you can breathe easy whenever you enjoy your bubble bath!
Don’t Over-Use Patterns
Another great decor feature for any bathroom is patterns. However, if you do decide to use patterns in yours, make sure that you don’t overdo them. Try to stick to just the one pattern. Plus, you should limit it to either your walls or your floor. For instance, a neutral wall will look fantastic with a brightly patterned floor. But if you add a pattern to the floor and the wall, it could end up making the bathroom look a bit on the busy side.
Bring In Some Free-Standing Accessories
Free-standing bathroom accessories, such as shower rails, are very in fashion right now. If you add one to your bathroom, it will certainly look like it belongs on the pages of an interior design magazine! For even more style and sophistication, you might want to add a fancy free-standing bathtub.
There are lots of great things you can do to your bathroom, but these are just a few of the tips that come highly recommended from professional interior designers!