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Consider light, air, and darkness when choosing how to frame windows in your home. Windows control the light in the room, creating a dramatic sliver, a golden square for a cat lounge, or the wide illumination of an entire space. People want light, so how do you draw the eye there? Does your room need intimacy and calm, or space for work and alertness? What do you want to illuminate? Here are a few ideas for framing windows to get you started. Living Walls This indoor...

Textures play a significant role in home decor. When you incorporate a variety of surface textures, they create regions of interest that point the eye to a particular spot. Textures complement all elements in a room exuding an inviting tone. Using a mix of textures brightens your room making it cosy. Role of Textures in Light Reflection/Capture Different surface textures attract and reflect light from various angles. Additionally, direct light on texture boosts it. However, if it is diffused light, it makes the...

Did you know that our brains can subconsciously focus better in an atmosphere free of clutter? It makes sense. Almost everything functions better when there is order and purpose (it looks better too), and our homes are no different! So, what can be done to help decrease clutter and replace it with attractive alternatives? Storage! Storage, Storage, and More Storage! You've probably heard the saying, "A place for everything, and everything in its place". It's important that we indeed do have a place for everything,...

Our homes are more than just a place to go at the end of the day. They are where we relax, get work done, study, exercise, and so much more. These days, our homes need to suit multiple purposes. However, achieving this is not always an easy task. Many people feel limited by the size of their space or are uncertain about how to design a room that serves multiple purposes. In fact, a recent study by the Design Council revealed 36%...

Bedrooms are an integral place where people relax after a hectic day. It is, therefore, necessary to have in place an exceptional bedroom design that will offer you great comfort. Ideally, it would help if you had a unique feeling in your bedroom where you can dream and loosen up. Through a survey published by the Association for Psychological Science, most people believe the type of ambiance influences their emotions in a room. It is against this backdrop that excellent bedroom design...