DIY Home Improvement
This guide is your one-stop resource for understanding 15 of the most common woods used in homes. We’ll break down where each type of wood stands out, its pros and cons, and how to make the right choice for everything from flooring and furniture to tableware and even outdoor use.
Whether you’re furnishing a new space, redecorating, or just curious about the best wood types for different uses, this guide will give you the knowledge you need to make informed choices and gain a better understanding of wood’s role in your home.
Setting a table is like cooking... Usually, it's something that we do as an everyday task, but occasionally, it is much, much more than that. A table-setting, if done correctly, can be an entire main event; shaping the atmosphere, experience and memories taken away from your gathering of friends and family.So read on to get all the tips, tools, and inspiration that you need to make stellar tablescapes!
Decorating and furnishing a small room is a great brain-training exercise for anyone who enjoys interior design, ingenuity and puzzles.
The end result is a space that is much nicer and more enriching to live in, all because you took a little time and consideration to think creatively about using what you have in the best way possible.
What one person might see as a room barely big enough to fit a bed or desk and chair in, another person will look at and think 'there are so many different things I can do with this room' - especially after reading this guide!
One of the most important parts of caring for wooden kitchenware is making sure the wood remains properly sealed. Well-sealed wood is more resistant to water and germs, as well as protecting it from getting cracked or warping.
In this quick guide, we'll show you how to make your own wood sealant at home using two simple ingredients: olive oil and beeswax. This method is cost-effective and it also ensures that your wooden kitchenware stays fully sealed using a food-safe and natural sealant.
Setting up a workspace or home office that will keep you inspired, productive, and creative is just as important as any of the work you’ll do in there.
Your environment and surroundings have a huge impact on your mood and productivity - this is why it can often be confusing or conflicting to do tasks that we associate with work while we are in our nice cozy homes.
This guide is going to show you exactly how to maximise your productivity and inspire creativity in your home office - by setting it up the right way, using biophilic design.
Doing some redecorating in your home can seem like a daunting, expensive and time-consuming thing to bring on yourself.
Not to mention, you don’t want to be living in what feels like the set of a home remodelling show for days or even weeks on end…You want a change, and you want it to be swift, affordable and painless - and this guide is going to show you how to do just that.
This 8-minute guide gives you 8 fast tried and tested ways to completely transform your home interior without the need for renovations or buying new furniture and decor - as fun as those two things are to do..!
No matter what time of year it is, it's always a great time to make a terrarium. You might be surprised to hear that terrariums are actually incredibly easy to make and require very little maintenance.
One of the easiest and greatest ways to make a terrarium/micro garden is by using a glass jar.
Jar terrariums make wonderful conversation pieces, gifts or rainy-day activities - as well as being relaxing, easy and fun to make.
You'll love watching as they change over time and the best part is that they're simple to make and maintain, just follow this guide and you'll have your very own encapsulated ecosystem that you created!
It happens at work.. it happens at home, maybe when you're immersing yourself into a creative project,...
Creating a designated Zen space at home - or even designing the entire home interior around Zen minimalist style - is becoming more popular as the overall desire to unwind and de-stress becomes more prevalent.
While there's no strict rule book on Zen-style interiors, they are usually categorised as having visual continuity, simplicity and balance. The goal is to create a sort of bubble-enviornment within your home that you can step into and unwind.
So without further adieu, here are 10 easy steps to creating a zen-style space in your home, whether it's for one room or your entire home.
Nature rejuvenates, reduces stress, depression, anger and frustration. It improves our mood and physical health in countless ways, many of which we are still learning about today.
Now that we're indoors much more and missing out on natural elements, it takes a conscious effort to bring nature back into our lives, an ideal way is through your home or work space.
Believe it or not, keeping nature close by is much easier than you think - even if where you live happens to be in the midst of a full-on lockdown.
So, read on and find out how and why you should change your interior spaces for the better!