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For those whose homes were in need of a little tender loving care, shabby chic was the design style from heaven. Starting in the UK in the 1980s and spreading around the world, the style was pounced on by those who were looking for an alternative to minimalist white boxes. All of a sudden old furniture and scrubbed walls were in and we couldn’t get enough of it.

Design Styles - Shabby Chic

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Unfortunately for those of us with decaying run down homes, the designers quickly pointed out that this new interior decorating craze had to be a fusion of shabby and chic and that mere shabby just wouldn’t do. There was a certain irony in this as the inspiration for the design came from the grand old houses of the aristocracy where items such as chintz chairs were expected not just to last for a lifetime but for several generations. In these … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — May 10, 2019 in Architectural Styles

Do you love clean lines and simplicity in your home? If you do, then decorating with a modern look is probably what you will want to incorporate. Using great organizational tools, neutral colors, and clean lines, are all ways to help you achieve this look. Below are a few tips to help you get started.

Designing With Modern Flair

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If you have ever seen homes that are decorated with a modern flair, you will notice that the spaces are generally very open and clutter free. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have anything in your home, but you will need to find ways and spaces where you can put it all away. For example, having a basket in each room in an inconspicuous spot, where you put all of your excess items each day, can be a great way of keeping your modern house looking clutter free. Another great thing is to … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — April 15, 2019 in Modern Style Homes

When looking around for a home to buy, it is normal to feel perplexed due to the many available choices that you have. There are wide choices from the several styles of housing that you can find on property listings.

The Right Style And Color For Your Home

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Nevertheless, try to focus on the major kinds to avoid confusing yourself with so many different options. You can choose from bungalow, high-rise condominium units, colonial homes, townhouses and luxury homes.

Bungalows are the most popular choice among many homebuyers. It is a compact house with two or more smaller rooms with a basement or an attic. It looks elegant and chic and is a wonderful option if you desire a high level of privacy in a single story home.

Condominiums are increasing in popularity primarily due to its convenience and less maintenance required. This is your best choice if you cannot afford to purchase a piece of … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — April 7, 2019 in Home Design Ideas

The Best Tile Option for Bathroom UseHardwood Vs Laminate Wood Flooring – What You Should Know!

There are several those who advise against installing a wood floor in a very bathroom, citing primarily the possible problems that moisture may cause. I’m not one of them, though. I think that, in lots of situations, wood flooring are perfectly right for bathrooms. Though moisture-both in liquid form so when water vapor-might cause problems in wooden floors, a good enough water to break a wood floor indicates a much more severe problem which will eventually make trouble with any kind of floor. For example, when there is a leak around a toilet’s closet bend or excess condensation dripping from your tank, then that water will eventually work its way into the subfloor anyway, whatever the flooring.

– Ceramic or stone flooring gives the bottom a fantastic look

– The materials from the ceramic and stone tiles are completely natural … Read the rest >>>>

Mark Flora by — October 31, 2018 in Modern Style Homes

While most homes today are still being built the conventional way, there quite a few home makers that are choosing to live an eco-friendly life. While you may think that building an eco-friendly home will be very costly, you will find that any additional initial cost you invest in to your new home will easily be covered up in the first few years that you live in your home based on the lack of extremely high electricity bill and water bills. Many home owners who live in conventional homes do not realize just how much money they pay annually and throughout their lives in electricity and water bills.

Building an eco-friendly home

When analyzed, the initial money you will need to invest in making your home an eco-friendly home as opposed to a conventionally built home is a fraction of that cost paid by conventional home owners over a lifetime. As an additional benefit, … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — August 31, 2018 in Home Design Ideas