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…
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 However, most schools have outdated interior and exterior designs that make the school look boring.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…
The Most Effective Ways To Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
2020 has been a pretty crazy year. However, it’s important to remember that, while our attention has been on the coronavirus pandemic, there are also other issues at play. One big one is how to reduce our carbon footprint. Climate change, for instance, hasn’t suddenly disappeared just because we’ve had to think about something else for a while! We still need to think about how to reduce our carbon footprint. With the end of COVID-19 on the horizon, perhaps now could be the time to get back to making positive changes in other areas of our lives. Do you want…
Baby Nursery Decorating For A Calm + Beautiful Room
Baby nursery decorating is fun and heart-warming. How wonderful is it to be able to plan and decorate a nursery for a new baby? It’s one of the most exciting changes you will make to your house in your lifetime (yes, above the rainfall shower in the bathroom!). Being creative with your baby nursery decorating is the aim of the game. Remember that your nursery won’t be used for a few months yet. So you don’t have to try to get it 100% finished by the due date! It’s okay if you wait for delivery from www.nevernever.shop for beautiful wall…
Adding Personality to Your Small Apartment
Moving into a new, albeit small apartment, is an exciting process. However, you’ll want to make your new property feel like home straight away. This is always challenging but can be even trickier if your apartment is on the smaller side. With these handy tips and tricks, you can maximise the space you have and add heaps of personality to your small apartment: Work the building’s architecture With any luck, you’ll be moving into an apartment that looks as good from the outside as it will inside. The style of the property can give you the basis for your interior…
Why Less Furniture Is Sometimes More
Less is more. When it comes to having less furniture, less jewellery, fewer clothes and a de-cluttered home, less is more holds true. But why? As a nation, we love to pack every corner of our homes with furniture. But the truth is that it doesn’t always serve our interior design ambitions. In fact, an excess of furniture can get in the way of achieving the rooms you want. The good news, though, is that there are several solutions. Here’s why less furniture is sometimes more. Less Furniture Is More Attractive To Home Buyers When prospective buyers arrive at your…
Stylist Secrets To Make Any Room Look Finished
Stylist secrets can be just that… secrets. However, there are some simple stylist secrets I’m happy to share with you. If you need a quick makeover, use these tips for a fast transformation. Renovations are great… when you finally complete them. However, they’re also notoriously expensive and time-consuming. What if your relatives announce that they’ll be popping over at the weekend for the first time in ten years? Well, you can’t start ripping out carpets and kitchen units to make the place look better. You don’t have time. Fortunately, there are a range of stylist secrets that you can use…
High-End Apartment Design Guide: 8 Essentials that Embody Pure Elegance
Whether you live in a high-end apartment or not, there is something timeless and gorgeous about elegant spaces. The fact that they look smooth and expensive without looking flashy is the secret to elegance. Although, it’s much harder to pull off than you might think. Luckily, you can always rely on the Internet to help you with your design and end up with an elegant apartment that will always look high-class. Statement lighting Lighting makes all the difference in a space. No matter how many experts worked on your decoration, the place will always look subpar if it’s not illuminated…
Work From Home? Save Money With 6 Great Ideas
The desire to work from home has become increasingly popular over the past few years. There are many reasons why this choice is preferred, from lack of commutes to control over work hours. But how can you also save money while setting up your home office? While many people decide to work from home on their couch or bed, professionals agree that you need a dedicated workspace to be productive. The trouble is, setting up a home office can be an expensive process. With that in mind, here are six ways you can cut costs when you work from home….
2 Easy Additions to Bring Style to Your Bedroom
Are you looking to add that extra dimension of design to your bedroom? Here are two tips you’ll LOVE (and they are budget-friendly). Adding a load of furniture or trinkets to your bedroom will make it feel cluttered. The balance between useful items and a stylish look can be difficult. For many, the bedroom is the first place that gets redecorated or redesigned. For others, it’s a last minute thought with not much detail. Regardless of your situation, there’s no reason you can’t take a few easy steps to bring some unique character to your bedroom. If you’re looking to…
Buying Designer Furniture for Your Home…The RIGHT Way
When purchasing designer furniture for your home there are several decisions you need to make. From style to budget, no-one wants to make a mistake. Here’s how not to. Designer furniture must be well-considered. The four main areas on which to make a decision are; the budget. How much can you afford for the right piece? the style. Will it be classic or more edgy? the colour. Neutral? Bold? Patterned? the fabric. Leather? Linen? Velvet? Stain-Resistant? Pet proof? However, before you begin to consider these attributes, first decide whether you want luxury designer furniture or high street furniture with a…
Mood Enhancing Decor To Love Where You Live
Mood enhancing decor can take your home from bland to grand with a few simple tips. Even if you are renting, these five expert ideas will give you inspiration and motivation. Your home really is your castle. Mood enhancing decor that’s personal to YOUR lifestyle is essential to making a house a home. However, sometimes it’s not easy to decide what you need to do. You may ask yourself “How do I style my home the right way? To match both your tastes and your lifestyle it can be difficult to make decisions. Because trying to pull together comfortable living…
Top Design Ideas To Modernise and Beautify Your Home
Top design ideas differ from trends in that top design ideas have longevity as well as style. There are ways to modernise and beautify your home without great expense and without fearing a short-lived trend. Perhaps you love your home – the location, the neighbours, the amenities – but you need some tweaking to make it more of a dream home. The top design ideas below will help you to create the home you desire by simply tweaking what you have. Top Design Ideas for Your Kitchen Your kitchen is a place where everyone comes together so it must be…
DIY Home Refreshers Achievable This Weekend
DIY home refreshers will make you feel as though you’re living in a new house. Try these four easy ways to refresh your home… all achievable this weekend. It’s common for people to become a little bored with their homes. After a while, it can feel like we’re going from room to room on autopilot; we don’t even notice all the small details that were once hand chosen with such care. Sometimes, this boredom with our surroundings makes us think about switching up our surroundings and moving somewhere new, but really, this would be a dramatic reaction to what is…
Hi, I’m Penelope Herbert, Interior Designer and Blogger. Welcome to Don’t Call Me Penny.
