Tag Archives: history

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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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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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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Shades to suit your mood – How to decorate your home using the power of colour psychology

PART ONE 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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A Brief History Of Curtains

by: admin | January 28, 2009
Posted in Fun Stuff

In all likelihood, somewhere in a Neanderthal cave, the lady of house figured out that the elements posed a problem and used animal hide to cover open portals of light. Animal hide, fur and membrane are the ancestors of today’s curtains used in numerous window treatments. Over time, curtains on
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