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Interior Design Accents: Throws, Wall Hangings and More

In interior design, you have to focus on the large elements such as flooring and furniture, but you can't forget the accent elements either. Accents are important, but they are also fun because in many cases, you can give a room a whole new look just by changing the accent elements. Hi, my name is Mary. I am the mother of five kids, the wife of an amazing husband and a technical writer. However, my real passion is interior design... I am one of those people who is always looking for something new and who moves around her furniture once a month at least. If you want tips and ideas on accents, you've come to the right place. Please, explore! I hope you leave inspired.

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How Corner Glass Shelving Benefits Frameless Showers

Posted on 26 September 2018

Frameless glass showers open up a bathroom space; the eye roams freely around all areas without opaque shower screens blocking off the view. By opening up space rather than sectioning it off, the bathroom appears bigger and roomier. It is somewhat like removing a wall between rooms to create one big space out of separate smaller areas.  A great way to continue this open, streamlined aesthetic is to install a glass corner shelf. [Read More]

5 Everyday Things You Can Frame and Use as Wall Art in Your First House

Posted on 25 July 2018

Moving out of your parents' house is a big deal. However, for most people, the first move is always on a budget. There is no money to spend of luxurious things such as expensive art. That, however, does not mean that your walls will have to remain bland and boring. Below are 7 everyday things you can hire framing services for in order to transform them into art. Photos Photos are the first obvious thing people take to framing services. [Read More]

Choosing the Right Material for Your Kitchen's Splashback

Posted on 22 March 2017

A kitchen splashback is used to protect walls from food splatters, burns and other such damage, but it can also add some style and colour to your kitchen as well. A splashback can be made from a variety of materials, and each has their own advantages and disadvantages, so note a few of those here so you can choose the right material for your kitchen's splashback. Metal Metal is very durable and won't burn so it's good for stopping a stovetop fire if one should break out in your kitchen. [Read More]

How to Balance Privacy and Natural Light in Your Home

Posted on 1 September 2016

Every home needs to strike a balance between privacy and light. On one hand, you need enough light to make your home feel welcoming. You need to be able to see your furniture, artworks and ornaments, and having adequate natural light is a great help for readers and computer users. Then again, too much sunlight creates glare which can interfere with computer screens and TVs, while few people enjoy exposing their rooms completely to the outside world—so some form of barrier is needed. [Read More]