The same qualities that make the kitenge the fabric of choice for flamboyant traditional African outfits are the same ones that work for this fabric in decor. The choice and mix of colors is something that you cannot ignore in the Kitenge Fabric
Did you know that colour impacts immensely on a young and impressionable mind, particularly in relation to learning behaviour? So it only makes sense to be thoughtful and inspiring about the colour used in a child’s bedroom.
Your bedroom is your haven where you relax, unwind and reboot, if you may, after a fulfilling day. Your efforts at recharging can be greatly hampered if you have clutter all over.
By using your cutlery, you can set your table in different styles and colours to give your dining room a different look for your every occasion. -
Storage is a million dollar question in every home, because it never seems to be enough especially in a growing family with children.
The living room interior décor sort of gives a signature of your décor style for the entire home. This is the room where you let your personality shine through as your design preference comes out.
Window treatments are necessary and every home has some with curtains being the most common. However curtain hanging methods differ greatly from home to home and the deciding factor among other things is usually the décor style. Although there are some techniques that would work across the board, the decorating theme in the home will set the window treatment design apart. All this notwithstanding, the main aim of having drapes [...]
If you would like to tile a smaller space and make it look larger all you will have to do is lay down large squares of limestone flooring. Another home design tip is to leave the room free of carpets and rugs because that will make it seem even larger without the distraction of carpeting.
Decor trends are changing and there is the infusion of more elegance and style in a home through the choice of elements that adorn it. Window treatments have not been left behind and panel blinds are the in thing. They are wide flat panels of 12 to 16 inches wide that have taken window treatment trends by storm. This width means that you only need about four to six panels [...]
Your living room ceiling is the canvas on which you put up your signature design-wise. Your living room décor should be cover all surfaces including the ceiling. The living room ceiling is one neglected area that should actually be considered as the fifth wall. There are endless possibilities on just what you can do with the ceiling.
The garden, often considered as that extra ‘room’ in the home, is definitely an opportunity for you to showcase your style and personality. This is why discerning homeowners will add detail to this space through landscaping. Well, there is much more to this garden grooming than just mowing the lawn and developing some flower beds. There is garden furniture and other features like bird baths and fountains which capitalize on [...]
In home design if you use wooden or laminate flooring you can actually give the impression that a room is wider or longer based on how you lay the boards. If you lay them running across the room it will look wider, and if you lay them along the length of the room, away from the door, it will look longer.
Decorating your home with art adds class and sophistication. Art is also quite diverse and the beauty of all this is that there is no limit to how you can use it to adorn your home. Every room in your home, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and of course the living room, will benefit from some little bit of art in whatever form. The bathroom is a great room to explore with [...]
Choosing what TV cabinets to buy for your space is a common decision we find ourselves making since the cabinet sits in a very prominent space in our living or entertainment rooms. Most TV cabinets are actually set as focus points and so therefore be functional, space saving and beautiful pieces. Below is a collection of beautiful wooden TV cabinets that are easy to build, elegant and excellent for [...]
Color is one of the most effective tools in interior decoration. Interior designers use color to bring out the best out of a home and make the entire theme really interesting. However, most homeowners tend to play it safe and keep to neutral colors such as white and beige. While this is quite practical, it can be spruced up a tad with some bold color additions which will bring out [...]
If your floorboards are getting old but are still in good condition, the best thing is to sand them then varnish or lime them. If at any point they have been repaired or they have become pitted and stained from use, fill the holes with wood filler and then use special floor paint to paint them your color of choice. If you go with a light color such as white [...]
