Take these four simple steps to ensure that blind and curtain cords/chains are out of reach of children, particularly from children under six. 1. Check your blind and curtain cords Check for loose or looped cords that your child can reach from the floor or by climbing...
Wondering what the new year holds in store for interiors? Here are some of the window treatment trends we’ll be keeping an eye on in 2021.Warm neutrals: More than ever after 2020, we’re looking at our homes as tranquil retreats from a chaotic world. Calming, neutral...
It’s no secret that curtains can make or break a room. The colours, patterns and style are an essential part of trying a room together and creating a particular mood. However, there’s more to a perfect curtain than just the fabric and cut. As interior design trends...
When you are looking to buy drapes online there are numerous options available. This leads to confusion and with confusion starts the round of discussions, advice and suggestions. Though you may like some of them. The suggestion will always include linen curtains,...
Paint is very difficult to clean off from any surface and removing it from glass is no different. Once the paint has dried, trying to wipe it off with a wet cloth will prove unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there are a few ways you can prevent smudging the windows...
Suede couches add a timeless elegance to homes. They are nice to look at, comfortable, and fuzzy. They are also quite a large investment, which is why it can be so upsetting to either watch a stain being formed or find a dried food stain. A lot of people assume that...
The internet is awash with natural cleaning hacks. We put them to the test. 1. REMOVING A WATERMARK BY RUBBING WITH A WALNUT The advice: Get rid of watermarks on wood by rubbing it with pieces of walnut (the nut not the shell). How it worked: Vigorous...
Most of these are free or inexpensive, and we can only assume they are tried and tested user-submitted hacks. It’s interesting to note that the same everyday products crop up again and again, so let’s hear it for dishwasher tabs. Here’s what people...
The perennial theme of botanical print in interior design will continue in 2021 and is unmistakable in the new Flower Power wallpaper collection from James Dunlop, launching February 2021. Continuing to deliver on this popular trend, the Flower Power wallpapers...
Why does mould appear in the first place?Mould grows in damp areas where there is a food source such as dust, dirt or organic material. That’s why single glazed or drafty windows, where condensation and dust are common, are often a problem area. What are some...
