Interiors
Frustrated that you can't keep track of time? the answer is to get a clock on the wall in more rooms in your dwelling. And the good news is there are some stylish models to make time pass very pleasingly indeed. |
We all acquire stuff as we go through life and most of us would, if push comes to shove, agree we're more hoarder than Marie Kondo aficionado. Interior designers Studio Dean urge practicality and suggest we can be a bit more judicious about what we keep and then use some of that stuff to make our homes look cool, not stuffed to the gills |
Luxurious living can be anything you make it - so yes, sustainability absolutely can be at the heart of luxe living. Luxurious design is about achieving a sumptous look using materials that may not always have been associated with the style |
Lots of us are buying flowers fairly regularly because well..they look lovely and cheer us up. But they are an expense, so if you've got room, start growing flowers in your garden. And to avoid the annoyance of them wilting in a few days, we have some maintenance tips. |
It might seem counter intuitive, but don't dry clothes on heated radiators and be sure to open windows even in winter if you want to avoid condensation and worse still, mould |
If you're selling your house you need to make it stand out from the crowd...but in the right ways |
If you're trying to live a more eco-friendly life, it can be hard to know how to redecorate and add personality to your home in a sustainable way. But don't despair as there are plenty of ways to inject character into your interiors without harming the planet |
Exposed wood beams don't need much in the way of day to day maintenance but periodically it makes sense to have them renovated to ensure they'll be doing a grand job in 200 years' time
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As with everything, architecture and interior design are always evolving. What was 'in' a few years ago (think feature walls) may well now be considered passe; so be open to changing your mind and keep your interiors moving with the times |