The Interior Design ‘Rule of Three’

Rule of three

Let’s start off by addressing all you rule-breakers out there! The ‘rule of three’ isn’t forcing you to do anything, it is more of a guiding light in what works really well when it comes to interior design. It is a very simple trick that you can use to make your home look better. Our …

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21 Brilliant Ikea Billy Bookcase Hacks

The Ikea Billy bookcase is one of the most iconic pieces of Ikea furniture and that is because it is so simple. It does its job very well. It is also one of the most hacked pieces of Ikea furniture, as you will see with these brilliant Ikea Billy hacks. The basic structure of the …

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Changing to a Sustainable Living Mindset

Turtle in Water Sustainable Living

I never would have guessed that my life would become a struggle for sustainable living. I didn’t grow up with the term “sustainability” in my lexicon; it was just something that I did as a kid. It wasn’t until I was called out for not recycling by my friend, that I finally realized how much …

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Kids Artwork Ideas (that will look good on your walls!)

DIY Artwork Ideas Acrylic Poured Painting

We dabbled with lots of kids artwork ideas during the lockdown and it was fun, but we felt we were only seeing the tip of the iceberg. We were creating a lot of artwork, but knew it was destined for a dusty box in the loft eventually (sorry kids, but…). Then it dawned on us …

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27 Ikea Malm Hacks for a stylish dresser

Everyone loves the Ikea Malm, right!? It’s a fantastic, simple dresser from Ikea and it is perfect for creating a stunning custom piece of furniture with some Ikea Malm hacks ideas. We’ve brought together the best Ikea Malm hacks with some incredibly creative ideas we found. There are many ways to hack the Malm dresser …

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6 Calming Japandi Ideas We Love

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Japandi is a style that, if not taking the world by storm, is gently introducing itself to the interior design scene and quietly transforming rooms. We had a look at what Japandi is but here we wanted to get visual and demonstrate just what you can do to a space with this design style. If …

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What is This Japandi Thing?

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Some things were just meant to go together. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Bacon and Eggs. Now it seems that after centuries of doing their own thing quietly and beautifully, Japanese and Scandinavian design have been brought together into something bigger than the sum of its parts. It’s called ‘Japandi’, a mash-up of the words …

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Recreate This Uber Cool Living Room with Ikea

Uber Cool Living Room with Ikea

In our next instalment of designer rooms with Ikea furniture we have found this incredibly cool, urban grey living room from Huizedop. There is a lot of grey going on here, which we love, but is softened with some pinks and ivory elements. The large bird of paradise plant and the dried plants and twigs …

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Home Graffiti Wall Art Ideas for an Urban Decor Look

Graffiti Bedroom Decoration On The Wall

Love it or hate it, graffiti art is certainly more popular now because of artists such as Banksy, Daim and Space Invader. They resonate with a lot of people both through their talent and their messages. While it might not appeal to everyone, it is just another form of art. Unfortunately, it largely revolves around …

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Wall Decor Ideas That Look Expensive But Aren’t

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Making the most of wall space in a room is vital to create a cohesive look. All that blank space needs to be softened with something that ties it into the room. You don’t want to be sitting in a white (or whatever colour your room is) box, do you? Wall decor can come in …

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