Stop Burglars in Their Tracks With These Five Tips

This is a post written by my friend James. Unfortunetely, I am not a homeownr just yet :)
Thanks James.

When I purchased my first home, it was easy to get excited about a lot of things, from the home improvement projects I’d pursue to the ability to implement any interior design plans I wanted. Being a homeowner is a thrilling experience; you can finally call a place “yours.”

Shabby Chic Motorhome

Recently, I have been burdened by a hankering to go on a slightly different style of holiday. While jetting off to some exotic beach is still a great mental picture, 50% of the time something happens to ruin that dream. Busy beaches, tourists, weather. When sun is all you want, when it isn’t easy to enjoy it, the holiday is ruined. Equally annoying is being confined to one area, unable to “chase the sun” from town to town.

Home Décor Trend Predictions for 2015

Fashion is fickle. It wasn’t so long since wallpaper borders and contrasting prints were the height of fashion, and before that, who can forget the avocado green bathroom suites of the 1980s? At the beginning of a New Year we all like to look ahead and predict what might happen over the next 12 months, and although there are always some trends which come like a bolt out of the blue, it is much easier to predict general trends and colour schemes which are likely to increase in popularity in 2015.

Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Household Bills

 

There’s no getting away from them. Whether you rent or own your home, there is a long list of bills which have to be paid to keep the household running. Household bills include everything from gas and electricity to broadband and contents insurance, and they represent a considerable chunk of our income. There are however some very easy ways to save money on your bills.

Four Tips for an Inspiring Kitchen

Just as a stark cubicle leaves you less than inspired to work, an uninviting kitchen makes you want to steer clear. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to transform the supposed heart of the home into the actual heart of your home. Below are four tips for creating a cozy kitchen in which you’ll want to relax, reconnect with loved ones and enjoy cooking.

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1. Give Your Cabinets a Facelift

Every kitchen has cabinets, but not every kitchen has enviable cabinets. Join the latter category in one of several

ways. You’re in luck if you’ve got wood cabinets to work with.

It’ll take you a weekend, but you can sand them down and either re-stain or repaint them to suit your modern taste. Another budget-friendly option is to replace the doors and cover any existing remnants of the previous cabinets with veneer. Both of these options are simple fixes and can make looking at — and being in — your kitchen a more pleasant experience for everyone.

Of course, if you have more wiggle room in your budget, custom cabinets can transform your space. Not only will your storage look better, but you can redesign it so that your space is more functional. Function leads to ease of use and ease of use will most likely inspire you to spend more time in your kitchen.

2. Let the Light In

Perhaps you don’t like your kitchen because it’s got less of a cozy vibe and more of a dungeon-y one. If you’d like more light, there are plenty of fixes that extend beyond the traditional over-the-table lamp. For one, you could add under-cabinet lighting that would add a soft glow to your countertop workspace. This would not only be helpful during the day, but it would be a nice look in the evening, as well.

You might consider painting your walls white or a lighter shade, too, as white reflects light for a brighter, cheerier feel. This is an especially good option if you’re only working with a little bit of natural glow from the windows in your kitchen. A major overhaul might inspire you to do all of the above or even install a brand new window to flood the place in sunlight. Either way, natural light is one of the most welcoming features that a home can have. It’ll certainly make you want to spend time in your kitchen if it’s well-lit and cheerful.

3. Don’t Shy From Décor

When you think of choosing knick-knacks, rugs, plants and fabrics, it’s probably not the kitchen that you’re focused on. Other rooms in the house get more attention, but if you want to love your kitchen as much as you do those other spaces, it has to be equally as spruced. While you’ll want to choose more durable materials and easy-to-clean upholstery so that you’re prepared for spills, you won’t be stuck with a few drab options.

Lay the groundwork by picking a fun color scheme and building on it with fun accents that spark a conversation or simply make you smile. The most important thing when it comes to the décor you choose — or really any decision you make regarding the look of your kitchen — is that you pick décor that you like.  

4. Do What You Like

Every room in your home should be a reflection of who you are, whether it’s through a color scheme that you love, a piece of artwork that speaks to you or a kitschy collection of teacups you’ve saved since you were a little girl. Even if you have a kitchen that’s not quite your dream space, making it your own will make you more comfortable there and more likely to hang out there.

Once you start hanging out in a kitchen regularly, you’ll probably be inspired to grab those utensils and whip up something even more special than the space that surrounds you. Keep these tips in mind when you want to update your kitchen again.

Ten Unique Room Themes

There are several factors that go into creating a great room, regardless of whether it’s a bedroom, living room, or basement space. Spaciousness, layout, and window placement/frequency are a few things to keep in mind when designing a room, but so is something that can turn your room into something magical: a consistent and striking theme.

Tips for organising your wadrobe

“If you’re like me then your wardrobe is constantly a disorganised mess. I always thought it would be too difficult for a busy lady like me to keep my wardrobe neat and tidy, however since I decided to have a good clear out and get my wardrobe organised I’ve managed to keep it that way.

If you want to get some organization back into your life just like I’ve done, then you’re in luck! I’ve created a list of useful tips for organizing your wardrobe that will make your life so much easier…”