Cashmere, sheepskin, sherpa, deep-pile rug, wool, faux-fur, mohair and knitwear come to mind when looking for a suitable covering for you or your furniture in the winter months. Here, we look at how to cosy up and keep warm in the cold with elegant and functional soft furnishings.
“Never buy a piece of art that you don’t have to have. You know, don’t worry about who the artist is or how much it’s worth. I mean, you have to live with it every day. You have to walk by it every day. You have to really love it; you have to really appreciate […]
Sleeping in total darkness, while good for the body, may take some getting used to for kids getting their own rooms for the first time, and even for adults who are settling into a new place or a new routine. A night light or lamp can help ease the transition by providing comforting low-intensity lighting […]
Want to introduce some fun lighting into your home. Whether it is for a safari or jungle theme or just modern charm, these animal lighting with incredible detail are perfect additions. Check out our special feature on fun and exciting animal lamps for the table, ceiling and wall.
Plush and velvet fabrics are making a comeback in the living and dining room. You can find them in all shapes and sizes, from tall winged arm chairs, button tufted sofa to elegant mid-back dining chairs and poofs. We explore this renewed old-world plush and luxury here and how you can use them to brighten […]
To be effective during the day, a restful sleep is a must. A proper sleeping schedule will help with this. In the same vein, waking up slowly to the sunrise means feeling better and more comfortable in the morning. Use one of these best wake up light alarm clocks to do the job. It will […]
Coffee tables are often the focal point of the living room. Picking the right coffee table not only enhances the space, but offers a place for books, drinks, screens and board games. And, if you like having friends and family over, it is as much functional as it is a centre for social interaction.
When considering a wooden accent wall for the bedroom, choose between dark and cosy or light and airy feel. Use one of our 80 different designs below to build your idea boudoir. Pick the right shades and colour to achieve the look you want.
An all-white suite be it the living room, office, bedroom or anywhere in the home oozes sophistication and taste. It will also stand the test of time as the colour white is pretty neutral and can go with anything. Here, we take a look at some of the best all-white soft furnishing and accessories to […]
Inspired by an episode of tiny house nation, we take a look ten Murphy beds and Murphy sofa beds to make the most of small bedrooms. If you are looking for inspiration, check out these clever options.
We take a look at elegant furnitures and accessories to add to your modern bedroom to maximise the use of space as well as to create the ultimate bedroom for rest and comfort.
Looking for ways to keep your bedroom tidy and clutter free, use these 9 fresh ideas to declutter your bedroom and create more space.
Does the color red make you feel anxious? Do you feel calm in a blue room? Does orange stimulate your energy levels? It is a no-brainer that looking at certain colors can relax you.
When I was a child, my room was several shades of dusty pink which I abhorred. It was my grandma who chose the color pallet when she was still around. The rose-colored wall, the tinted windows, the stuffy polka-dot bedding, the mauve curtains… It should have been pretty cute, but it reeked of niminy-piminy ladylike […]
After a long, busy, and tiring day, it feels divine to fall into bed and immediately slip into a deep, sound, slumber. Sadly, not all of us have it that easy.
Pillows are one of those things that we are often advised to change on a regular basis. The recommended duration of use ranges from 6 months to 3 years, even with regular washing. This then of course, produces quite a number of ‘old’ pillows and just what can you do with old pillows?
Maintain a healthy sleep and wake cycle so you are fully rested in the night and enjoy an active and effective day following that with these sleep and wake lights.
If you’re the type who’s resisting the digital age and still not allowing your fridge to order your milk, you might find the idea of your house becoming autonomous a little challenging! However, the future is now and with driverless cars just around the corner, this fancy home automation era will feel old hat before […]
Tiny house, #vanlife, minimalism. These are the latest buzz words when it comes to having a stress-free home life. There’s a movement establishing itself and it’s gaining momentum as people begin to realise that ‘lack of stuff’ trumps ‘lots of stuff’.
While shorter, cold, dark days and longer nights, snuggling in front of a warm fire with hot cocoa are all hallmarks of the cold season, less talked about are the winter blues