Interior Design Trends

  MAJOR PAINTING MISTAKES WE'RE ALL GUILTY OF   There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to brighten up a dreary room – but be warned, there are some painting mistakes that almost everyone will make, at least once, in their renovating life. So, here's how you can avoid them and achieve a look that's painted to perfection. 1. Skipping the prep Be sure that the walls are cleaned properly before painting – clean them with soapy water, rinse and let them dry overnight. Use an old bristle brush, to get rid of any dust or cobwebs, before using masking tape to protect the skirting boards, light switches, outlets, and door frames. Priming the walls before you paint is key – primer not only covers up color and stains, it adds a layer that allows the top coat of paint to stay put. Drop cloths or old sheets are perfect for protecting your floors or larger furniture items. Plastic sheets are never a good idea as they can get qu...

  How To Add a Warm-Weather Feel to Your Living Room On most nights and when the weather turns crisp, brisk, bleak, or frosty on some days, people would rather snuggle in bed than bundle up and step out into the cold. In fact, even if the sun is shining and the weather’s pretty good in your place, you’d surely agree that there’s nothing like keeping yourself cozy right in the comforts of your own home. Home sweet home depicts a warm and inviting image, and it doesn’t have to belong to any season. Sometimes, all it takes is cleverness in producing a warm-weather feel which you can enjoy throughout the year. Play with color, lighting, texture, home decor, and accessories, where you can go as far as your imagination takes you and as comfortable as you want to be. Here are some hot living room ideas that can dramatically transform your space and put you in a better mood by giving you much-needed warmth. Color Shades and tones do not only pertain to walls and the paint you choose, but f...