homewares
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Your Luxurious Bathroom – Finishing Touches
Even the smallest bathroom can be transformed into a luxurious space with the addition of a few choice pieces of furniture and accessories. It is a place to relax and recharge those batteries at the end of a long day, and therefore it should feel like a sort of sanctuary – a room that feels both finished and polished. Makeovers can obviously be expensive, but there are shortcuts to creating your favourite space, and cheaper ways to make your space look a million dollars. Here are a few other things that need to be considered when it comes to your perfect, tranquil space. Stick On Tiles Obviously tiles are very…
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How To Spring Clean Your Bedroom
After a dark and dreary winter, nothing beats a spring clean to refresh your bedroom and get ready for the summer ahead. Spring cleaning is one of those tasks we hate to think about, but when we get going, it’s actually enjoyable. There’s something therapeutic about cleaning and getting our houses in order, especially in today’s hectic world. Here’s how to spring clean your bedroom the right way: Get your supplies ready Spring cleaning your bedroom requires only a few supplies: Vacuum cleaner Microfibre cloths Kitchen roll Long reach duster Neutral cleansing spray (like Dettol) White vinegar and water mix for glass Air freshener that neutralises odours Carpet cleaning spray…
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Introducing: Cushions From Cult Furniture
There are many things that can change the look of a room. Changing the lighting, adding photographs and prints, or adding a rug, can all make a room look different, even changing your radiators to column radiators can make a difference if you can’t afford a complete overhaul. Another thing that can soften the edges and add personality is through the use of cushions. Cushions can be used to add colour or pattern, to break up the block colour of your sofa, and, of course, to add extra comfort. We had a new sofa just before Christmas and our current cushions didn’t match, so I turned to Cult Furniture, who…
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Creating your child’s perfect bedroom
A question – do you have children? Yes? Another question – when was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? For many parents, a good night’s sleep is that elusive beast that is very much dependent on whether your child sleeps well. So many children find it difficult to sleep the night in their own bed, making their way into yours once, twice, sometimes three times in a night. What to do about it? A good way to help children stay in their own rooms is to create the perfect bedroom space. Making the bedroom somewhere where they want to spend their time is really important, and can…
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Adding Vintage Touches To Your Home
Your home is a reflection of you, your style and your taste. But whilst for many, an ultra modern home is the target, with everything gleaming and new, some people (me included) look towards the styles of the past when they are creating their ideal living space. I live in a Victorian mid terraced house that is celebrating its 124th birthday this year. We were very lucky when we moved in, many of the period features were still in place, including original doors with the original rim locks still in place and the pigs ear hand rail on the stairs. Other features had unfortunately disappeared, the large sash windows had…
