Design Tips That’ll Make Your Home More Accessible
What does the word ‘accessibility’ mean to you? It might give you an image of gently sloping ramps and wide door frames, as well as elevator access and countertops that sit at a lower level. Just little changes in infrastructure that make the world more equal and accessible. But while all of these things are excellent for accommodating people who need support, what’s it got to do with your home? Well, if you’ve got a disabled friend or relative, or you’re living with a chronic condition that affects your mobility, accessible design tricks could go a long way to help! …
How to Improve Mac Web Browsing Speed
Apple Macs are among the best machines for creatives such as editing images and swapping out designs. But you also need to browse the web for inspiration when putting together an interior design project. So here’s how to improve Mac web browsing speed for better work. Downgrade the OS Version New operating systems are constantly evolving. However, they often require far more resources than their predecessors. Therefore, when you upgrade, your machine might not be capable of handling the increased demand. So when your RAM and HDD have to work overtime, your browsing speed will suffer. But you can consider…
3 Affordable Design Tips To Give Your Home A Modern Look
We all want to live in a nice home. Affordable design tips will help you create a lovely home but not break the bank. So if you have spare time this weekend, read about thee affordable design tips you can do now. Are bored with your home’s current appearance? Well, maybe it’s time to consider little changes to make it more modern and appealing. There are three affordable design tips you can try which can be as inexpensive as you choose. Because you might not want to spend too much to give your home a modern look. Studies show that…
6 Simple Ways to Create A More Modern Home
Do you have a traditional house but want to create a more modern home? You have a few options varying in budget and intensity. However, modernising your home doesn’t need to be hard. Creating a more modern home doesn’t mean a full house re-deign or overhaul. There are ways to modernise the look and feel of your home in small ways. For example, focusing on furniture or wall colour. However, there are six things you could do right now to give your home an easy modern makeover. You can be your own professional interior designer and create a home you…
How to Bring a Touch of Luxury to Your Home
Your living environment has a far-reaching impact on how you feel and plays a crucial role in your comfort and wellbeing. So, making sure your home is designed to elevate your mood and comfort levels is essential. As well as helping you to feel good, it is also crucial your home is a place you feel proud of and reflects your style. Creating a touch of luxury for your home is an excellent way to elevate the space to super stylish levels and ensure that you feel proud of your home. If you are keen to create a high-end aesthetic…
How To Successfully Choose Flowers for Mother’s Day
When you choose flowers, there is no denying they will impress on Mother’s Day. However, with so many different bouquets and options to select from, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the choices. What sort of flowers is going to be right for your mum on this special day? Well, we are here to give you a helping hand, so don’t worry. Read on to discover everything that you need to consider when you choose flowers for Mother’s Day this year. When You Choose Flowers for Mother’s Day Make sure you purchase from a reputable store…
Six Ways To Create More Space In Your Home
Most people want to create more space in their home. Are yo thinking abut moving because you think you’ve outgrown your home? That may not be necessary with these six great suggestions. If you love your current home and you don’t really want to move to a more expensive house, there are lots of things you can do to create more space and stay where you are… Decluttering Will Definitely Create More Space It’s blindingly obvious, but the best way to create more space in your home is to get rid of any stuff you don’t really want or need….
Think Practical Then Aesthetics
Form follows function. A space must be practical then aesthetics will follow. So before you renovate your home, think about how practical you need it to be before you start thinking about style. Think practical then aesthetics. When it comes to renovating your property, consider the bigger jobs first and how functional the spaces need to be. Work out the practical then aesthetics. Decide what you need to run a functional home before making decisions on the new color scheme you will be used to lighten your space. The costliest part of a renovation can be making changes halfway through…
Benefits of Minimalist Interior Design
Interior design mostly depends on personal taste, but there are good reasons to opt for one style over another. For instance, a minimalist interior design has many benefits that can help to improve your mental health and increase your free time – it can also make a home easier to sell. Excellent for Wellbeing When your home is disorganized and full of clutter, it can affect your mental health. That’s because clutter and disorganized spaces demand more of our attention; it demands our visual, olfactory, and tactile senses, which can overwhelm our psychology affecting our mental states. The antidote to…
Creating a Reading Room In Your Home
A reading room is one place in the house that you can escape to and head off on adventures or learn some fascinating facts about your favourite historical events. It doesn’t matter if you are just working on your library of books or have a hundred in desperate need of a home; here are some easy tips that you can use to create the reading room (or little nook) of your dreams. Reading Room Lighting If you don’t have good lighting in your reading space, you will soon find that your eyes are getting strained. Making it an uncomfortable reading…
4 Ways To Instantly Improve The Look & Feel Of Your Home
Instantly improve your home with four top tips. Because your home is your sanctuary. When you come through the front door you should feel relaxed and happy. Here’s how to achieve the calm and relaxed home you deserve. Your home should be considered your “happy place” and somewhere that puts a smile on your face. Right now you may look around and realise that your house could use some updates and enhancements. So how can you instantly improve your home? You may not know where to start or what will have the greatest impact. What you choose to do depends…
Non-Residential Interior Design for Schools
You probably haven’t thought much about interior design for schools. However, most schools have outdated interior and exterior designs that make the school look boring. So why does this even matter? The appearance of a school can go a long way in boosting students’ moods and overall performance. This is because most students are often visual and want to be associated with cool things and places. Therefore, interior design for schools is very important. If they can feel comfortable at school, this can significantly impact their overall performance and well-being. Besides, creative interior design concepts set students up for success…
6 Easy Tips on How to Improve Your Interior Décor
You want to improve your interior decor, right? You’ve seen those fantastic home designs on reality shows and wish that your home was just as elegant. Well, here’s how you can do it. As a homeowner, you want your interior design to make your space look great and accentuate every great feature in your home. From using art to flawless furniture arrangement, there is a lot you can do to improve your interior decor. Read on to find out six simple ways you can elevate your home. Determine Your Style The first step to improve your interior decor is determining…
6 Home Redecorating Tips From Floor To Ceiling
Home redecorating doesn’t need to be complicated. However, when you decide to change the look of your home, it can seem like a daunting task. So you’ll find these simple tips very useful. Whether it is a full-scale upgrade or just minor tweaks, all you need is some home redecorating inspiration and expert tips. Redecorating your home can be fun and very satisfying. So don’t stress out. Use these simple tips to DIY or hire an interior design professional to help you. Home redecorating should start from the floor Design and redecoration can indeed get overwhelming. However, there is a…
3 Ways Breathing Life Into Your Interior Walls
When the home looks dull and dreary, it’s usually the interior walls we first commit to sacrifice at the altar of the interior design gods. And quite rightfully too! When the walls look great, they can breathe life into the rest of the decor. However, if the interior walls are not looking so splendid, what will breathe life into them? The answer is, not much. You can have the best interior design style, the best display cabinets, sofas, dining tables and more; yet if the walls are dull, everything looks bland. So maybe before the spring arrives, it’s a good…
Hi, I’m Penelope Herbert, Interior Designer and Blogger. Welcome to Don’t Call Me Penny.
