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Homes And Interiors: Alternatives To Carpet
Excuse the pun, but where do you stand when it comes to carpet in the home? Do you still have it in your living room, or, like me, is it now banished to bedrooms only? (Please don’t say you have it in your bathroom, perish the thought.) In the 60s, 70s and 80s carpet was a status symbol as well as a key home furnishing, with a thick shagpile being the height of luxury, something to sink your feet into. But now there are many different kinds of flooring that are more suited to 21st century living, where we want the practicality of a floor that is easy to clean,…
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Interior Design Ideas For 2018
If you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, a great place to start is looking at this year’s design trends. This is where design professionals give us an insight into what’s hot, and for 2018 there’s a huge range of colours and styles, from natural, leafy looks, to metallic mixes of coppers, bronzes and silvers. Here are some ideas for different rooms around the house. The Living Room Getting in touch with nature is definitely in this year. Designers are looking to inspiration from plants, leaves and wildlife. Green is a great colour for the lounge as it gives a sense of calm, so you can have the perfect place to…
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My Perfect Winter Escape
Winter, and the cold, dismal weather than comes with it, can often leave us longing for a break somewhere new. A change of scenery, a change of weather even, can be the plan for making Winter seem less brutal, and for shortening the days until we wait for Spring. But even though Midwinter is often described as bleak, and the need for some sun may feel strong, this can be wishing away a whole season, one which can actually be breathtaking in its beauty. Luxury bedding and textile brand Julian Charles are getting us to think about what could be our ideal Winter break, one which includes embracing the cold,…
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December Outfits Post
December was lovely. December was fun. It combined lots of opportunities for going out, to theatres, shows, for a long weekend in Blackpool for Joe’s ninth birthday, but it also had to be juggled against horrendous flu, which made me feel miserable throughout the fun. In terms of outfits, December is the perfect time to wear sparkle, a time when you can find those pieces you have hidden in the back of the wardrobe, and wear them because you really shouldn’t be outshone by your Christmas tree. I found items like the golden skirt that I’ve had for a few years, but always drag it out again at Christmas, and…
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Tips For Selling Your Home Quickly
Winter is often considered the toughest time of the year to sell your home, but sometimes needs must and you need to sell your home quickly, possibly wanting to sell your house for cash. There can be many reasons for this, a job offer you can’t refuse that means moving out of the area, downsizing your current home, needing to release money quickly, emigrating to another country, or even if you have another home already lined up which you could lose when your own buyer pulls out of your sale. If you are looking for a quick sale you could look at a company like A1 Home Buyers UK, who…
