Lighting may well be the key to everything – the ultimate determining factor in interior design. Below, we’ve featured our favourite lighting design ideas, from dramatic chandeliers and vintage lampshades to well-matched pendant lights and stylish table lamps. These illuminating schemes come from expertly designed bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms,kitchens, bathrooms, small spaces and more. Perfect lighting … Read more
Wooden decking needs regular care to keep it looking good and, before you get your patio furniture out of storage, this is the time to get rid of dirt and mould that’s accumulated over winter. Follow this easy how to clean decking guide to get it bright and fresh for summer. TOP TIP If the winter’s been … Read more
A tree will bring year-round interest and colour into even the smallest garden – but consider how big it will eventually become. WHICH TREE TO CHOOSE If you’d prefer a tree that doesn’t need any pruning, and grows to no more than about 3m tall, look at varieties that cross over between trees and shrubs. … Read more
Creative Concrete collection of porcelain tiles in colors beige, dark grey, black and white is a re-interpretation of natural stone floor coverings. Panels are with contemporary effects, formed with relief elements, tone on tone. These beautiful soft tones are a great base to furnish your home. The colors are modern and fit to wooden, laminated … Read more
Planning your garden so that you’re planting in the right places is important for growing healthy plants, but even so, pests and diseases can scupper your good work. Catching problems early is key to keeping your garden bug-and disease-free. While you’re watering the plants, keep an eye out for brown, curled or discoloured leaves, holes in … Read more
Parquet, carpet tiles with floral pattern and rugs are part of innovative Yoyo – Canvas Collection. They choose very attractive motifs and colors, but the main advantage is the usability, easy daily maintenance and cleaning. An effective, regular cleaning and maintenance program is vital for retaining a high appearance level. Yoyo carpet range is manufactured from … Read more
Tucked away in Bedford, England is a hobbit hole with a very modern twist. While no real hobbits reside there, the house is exceptionally made. After a tree died in his backyard, Ashley Yeates decided to repurpose the space into this brilliant storage space. Keep in mind Yeates isn’t your ordinary DIYer. He’s a design and construction expert, and … Read more
With spring finally here, it’s time to start a new DIY gardening project at home. Tomatoes are the perfect vegetables (or fruit if you want to be technical) to plant yourself, and there’s a super simple way to do it. All you need is another tomato and you’re ready to go. As demonstrated by YouTube … Read more
Sun Green chandelier by Made In Love design studio is unique light, a result of one year of experiments with materials and shapes. It’s entirely designed and handcrafted by Mariam Ayvazyan. The chandelier consists of 88 handmade concrete eggs and an Edison bulbs in the middle. Inside each egg, there is carefully placed LED light. … Read more
Andrea Cingoli Italian designer wins the International iF Design Award 2016 prize in the lighting product category with Balamp, a smart occasional table or bedside lamp that works just like a balance: it turns on and off on the based on the weight of the objects placed upon it. The International Prize has been awarded … Read more