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10 Rules That Guides Interior Designers

10 Rules Interior Designers Follow Are you Redecorating your home? Follow these 10 rules that guide interior designers to create a functional, attractive and stylish space you’ll love (without needing to hire an interior designer) Just like an outfit, the correct accessories tie everything together when you have started decorating spaces in your home. And you are unable to just pull things out of cupboards, trash them together haphazardly and then hope for the best. There are Ten important rules and design principles that most interior designers, decorators and stylists follow or live by, and we’re happy to share them with you (for free). For example, on sideboards and dressers small vignettes of vases, antiques or objects can add height, colour and texture; art and photographs can fill large expanses…

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10 Things to know before starting your renovation

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10 things to consider when starting your renovation How to avoid product shortages, unstable pricing, and also supply chain issues during your home renovation If you are planning to make some changes to your home or house, you may be thinking on how you are going to navigate the long lead times and frequent price increases you keep hearing or reading about. Ultimately, it all comes down to careful planning – which is the 101 of any home renovation, global pandemic or not. Some of the decisions you make in regards to the materials and design can have a flow-on effect to construction, never mind the supply chain problems we’re already navigating. Here are 10 decisions you might want to think about if you’re planning to start a renovation this…

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How to make framed bunk beds that kids will love in 2023

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How to build framed bunk beds that kids will love in 2023 Making framed bunk beds for your kids and finishing with curtains increases the bach classic. Kids usually love them at home You will need: • 90mm x 45mm H1.2 framing timber (I used 30 lineal metres) • 1 pack nails or screws • Skillsaw • Chisel • 6 x joist hangers (optional) • 5 x 12mm MDF sheets, plus a partial one to build the optional face for the trundler) • Sandpaper • Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer • Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Indian Ink • Resene Colorwood in Resene Bark • Resene EzyFill Quick • 40mm x 40mm dressed pine (I used 3 x 1.8m lengths – one for each upright and the third for the step rungs on the ladder)…

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Best 7 essentials for an entertainer’s kitchen

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7 essentials for an entertainer’s kitchen The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home and the center of the party. Here is a way you can design a space that’s created for food, friends and fun. Whether you are always channeling Nigella Lawson or rather serving a few steaks and sausages off the barbeque as well, the kitchen is always where it all starts and also ends. So Therefore, it needs to be well and carefully designed for ease and efficiency. Not sure how to go about creating an entertainer’s kitchen? We’ve highlighted seven key factors that will help you turn your existing kitchen into a space that’s made for food, friends and fun. 1. The Entertainer’s kitchen layout First of all, you have to think about…

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10 Best pantries that will make you want to de-clutter

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10 pantries that will make you want to de-clutter Whether you have butler’s pantries, sculleries, or storage cupboards, these homes give us major pantry inspiration. Check them out in this content Top Best tips for re-organizing your pantry Amanda Stickland and Hannah Sullivan from Simplify My Home shared their top tips for giving your pantry a makeover: Remove: Take everything out. Discard: Remove foods that has gone off or is well past its use-by date. Regroup: Separate foods into groups of like items, eg baking supplies, spices, spreads, snacks, etc. Label: Labelling your containers not only looks good, but it also makes it easier to see what you have at a glance. Rehome: Put your food items back into the pantry, keeping in mind that the foods you use the most need to be…

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Best 6 ways to update your kitchen in 2023

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Six ways to update or improve your kitchen Renovating a kitchen can take months and thousands of dollars, but a quick revamp is low-cost and near effortless. It’s the “I just woke up like this” of makeovers that will transform this busy space overnight Make sure your appliances are updated (or hide them away) Kitchen Appliances like a toaster or kettle experience a lot of daily wear and tear, which can downgrade the look of your kitchen. Updating these Kitchen appliances or gadgets for newer ones or models acts like an instant upgrade or facelift, everything is a bit newer and shinier. Plus, it’s your chance to insert more color into your culinary space by opting for bright, bold kitchen accessories. There’s just something about a yellow kettle that makes…

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How this ultimate potager garden was created

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How this Blenheim homeowner created the ultimate potager garden For this experienced Blenheim gardener, a brand-new patch was a very good opportunity to create a beautiful potager garden that nourishes the body and pleases the eye Dianne Croad so much loves her outdoor pots, furniture, topiary and artworks, and has used them to make a great change in all her gardens. During her newest relocation, in the month of August 2016, to a house in the Wither Hills part of Blenheim, Dianne’s family couldn’t help but comment that it took more time to move the outdoor things than it did all her household possessions joined together. “At one stage they labelled me ‘The Mad Pot Lady’, but I think they also enjoy the results of my hard work,” she laughs.…

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Best foam to sink in 2023

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The best memory foam mattresses to sink into one of the things we all learn in adulthood is never to underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep – or, for that matter, the power of a bed that enables us to achieve that. While spring beds have long dominated the sleep industry, the last decade or so have seen the growth of memory foam in the form of pillows, toppers and mattresses – and there are some good reason for its popularity surge. Originally created by NASA to improve the seat cushioning and crash protection of astronauts, it’s fair to say that memory foam (aka temper or viscoelastic foam) provides something close to ultimate comfort, with many likening it to sleeping on a cloud or floating. Make the…

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Best pillows for a good night sleep

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9 of the best pillows for a better night’s sleep Are you Looking for a pillow for a better night’s sleep? Try getting a new pillow. The source of a good bight sleep could be in your pillows. Pillows come in different shapes and sizes: soft, firm, memory foam, anti-allergy, and even V-shaped. With endless options, it can be hard to tell if you’re sleeping on the right pillow for you. Don’t spend another restless night searching for the perfect pillow, this guide will help you find the perfect memory foam pillow. Our top picks of the best pillows to shop Sink into Ecosa’s ergonomically designed memory foam pillow. This pillow has been designed so that no matter what position you sleep in, your head and neck will be…

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What you should know before installing a pool

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What to know before installing a pool Nothing is sweeter than jumping into a swimming pool on a hot summer’s day. Here’s what you should know concerning installing your own pool before making the leap While there are so many appealing factors that accompanies owning a pool, it’s not all plain sailing. Pools gives you the opportunity to have that resort-at-home and vibe without the need to travel and becomes a natural target for summer entertainment. You may see yourself with more friends than you never knew you had on hot days. It’s also an opportunity to exercise and teach your children to swim. There are plenty of stylish options that have entered the market in recent years, providing a wider choice of cost and styles. There are also plenty…