Tag Archives: green

Be Inspired by Nature when Decorating

by: Harry | February 3, 2010
Posted in Fun Stuff Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints Uncategorized
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When thinking of decorating ideas for your home, what better place to get inspiration from than nature… Decorating in this style should also mean a commitment to using eco-friendly materials, such as materials which are recycled or sustainable. Here are some tips of how to bring some of the beautiful,
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Aim for a Greener Home

by: Harry | January 22, 2010
Posted in Energy Saving Interiors and Ideas

Aiming for a greener home does not have to lead to a radical adjustment to your lifestyle. There are many ways to be eco-friendly without having to have a complete overhaul to your home and life. Being more eco-friendly also has the added bonus of saving you money… Focus on
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Dressing Up – How to pick the perfect curtains for your windows

Most interior designers work their rooms around where the light comes from, so if you’ve got a window, chances are  it’s a focal point. It is imperative, therefore, that you dress your windows properly, considering a number of factors before you make your final decision. Below is a short guide
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Naturally Beautiful: 5 reasons to decorate your home using natural products.

With environmental issues such as Global Warming, pollution and epidemics receiving such deservedly high profile in the British media, we, as a nation, are more focused than ever on finding ethical ways to live, even when it comes to decorating our homes. From exterior building materials to interior paints, fabrics
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Green Greens – How to keep your house plants looking fresher for longer

by: admin | November 27, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Houseplants are a great addition to any home. As well as serving to beautify your interior, houseplants provide oxygen and help to clean the air. Specially selected plants are even used in orbiting spacecraft because of their beneficial air purifying properties. However, keeping houseplants healthy and fresh can be a troublesome task. That’s why we’ve
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Conceal Your Clutter – Simple ways to store your stuff

by: admin | November 13, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Nearly every household has an embarrassing stash of junk that they keep hidden from plain view; under a bed perhaps, or stuffed behind a screen. Even in the most extreme of circumstances, effectively concealing your clutter this doesn’t have to be a tedious, expensive undertaking. Plenty of simple storage options are
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Bring The Outside In – How the humble pot plant can benefit your home

by: admin | November 13, 2009
Posted in Energy Saving Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints

Whether you treat your home as your refuge from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, or use it as an office for a small business, your interior environment plays a much more important role in maintaining your physical and mental health than you might think. While there are
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Safe And Sound – How to ensure your child's room is a germ-free zone

by: admin | November 4, 2009
Posted in Interiors and Ideas

Everyone knows that kids are notorious for putting things in their mouths. And, if your child suffers from allergies, you know just how challenging it can be to protect them from the various environmental hazards that constantly crop up from nowhere. Your child spends a lot of time in their
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Decorating On A Budget – How to save pennies and still achieve the look for you

Bored of your boudoir but can’t stump up the funds? Tired of your living space, but worried about saving pennies? Decorating your home doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking excerise. Below are a list of tips, hints and suggestions to help you plan your re-design on a budget, whatever your
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Shades To Suit Your Mood – How to decorate using the power of colour psychology

by: Harry | October 21, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized

PART TWO It’s no secret that the colour of a room has an incredible affect on the way we perceive our interior surroundings. Equip with paint and brush alone, we have the power to manipulate the size of a space, artificially create the appearance of sunlight, conceal flaws and accentuate
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