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20 Clever Ways To Store And Display Your Books

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                                       Everyone who loves reading knows how difficult is to organize all books and to store them properly. If you want it to look stylish, you can sort them by size or by color. Opt for alternative book storage solutions and create the most amazing home library. Follow these tips and you will be proud to show your book collections. First of all – measure! The length between shelves shouldn’t be higher than the length of books you want to display. Leave no more than 2 cm… Therefore you’ll be able to store more books on the shelves If you have enough space, use an entire wall for installing bookshelves from floor to ceiling Opt for a tiered book rack. It will show your books off like they’re works of art Use a coffee table with incorporated shelves If you don’t want to expose your boo...

20+ DIY Concrete Projects For Home Decor

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                                       “Concrete” comes from the word “Concretus” which is Latin for “compact or condensed”.      Concrete is an economical material easy to work with. Moreover, it is versatile and durable. You can use it almost everywhere, especially in decorating your home and garden. Usually, when you want to add concrete planters and garden ornamentation to you outdoor, you have to spend a lot of money and it may be difficult to transport these decorations. Therefore, it is recommended to make your own. Cement allows you to shape it however you want without much effort.      For a quick and easy garden project, grab a bag of concrete, your imagination, and follow these wonderful, inexpensive DIY projects: Stylish Flower Pot   Candle Holder ...

Inspiration Of The Day

“We shape our homes and then our homes shape us.” – Winston Churchill

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                                                                                 Maybe we don't observe this, but interior design is influencing our subconscious, so the choices that you make when deciding how your home will look have an effect on your emotions, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and perceptions.      A quality design is one that fits the owners needs. There are three basic design techniques – color, shapes and texture      Color is a very strong element that has an major impact on your mood. Cooler colors (blues, greens, purples) often provide an inviting, professional and relaxed feeling. In contrast, it can be used to give a very cold and unfriendly feeling as well. Warmer colors (yellows, ora...

15 DIY Fall Decorations

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                                                 &nbsp      Fall is coming! It's my favorite part of the year, because that morning-evening air and the smell of dry leaves make me feel so fresh, like I am reborn! I associate autumn with a new beginning... New decorative elements, new warm and soft fabric and a cup of hot chocolate :)      There are some color that should prevail in your interior to feel closer to this wonderful time of the year. These colors are gold, orange and brown.      In decoration you can use such elements as twigs, wheat, burlap fabric, wine corks some fruits like apples, grapes and of course pumpkin. Here I found some interesting DIY projects with these elements that will inspire you to refresh your home!   Burlap Pillow    ...

Inspiration Of The Day “Decorating golden rule: Live with what you love.” — Unknown

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                                                           Everyone has some things that make them happy, things that remind them about beautiful moments in their lives... But why we keep them in boxes and just occasionally find these things and put them back?      As I thing, we should surround us with such kind of things that make us feel happy and warm. Don't buy home accessories just because they are considered to be in vogue. Buy something you really like, something that make you smile. Or, even better, DIY something with your family and place this object on a coffee table or on a shelf. Arrange your favorite books in a noticeable place; do the same with some photos etc.      I wish you good luck ;)     ALSO SEE: 10 Interior Design L...

10 Interior Design Lessons You Can Learn From NATURE

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                                             Take a moment and look around! You will observe that natural world is full of beautiful elements which make you smile and feel better. That’s why we should take a walk and bring some beauty indoors to create a feeling of harmony.      There is no doubt, when we bring nature's elements indoors we feel happier, healthier, calmer, and at the same time we feel more energy and optimism.   1.       Bring Nature Indoor Leaves, stones, twigs, acorns and other natural elements can create an amazing décor for your home. There are so many ways you can incorporate them. You can create a rock garden with stones you have collected, or you can put stones in a transparent vase with colorful flowers; pine cones and acorns with some flickering can...