Working from home is on the rise since 1995. In fact, according to a study done by Telework Research Network, this will increase by 63% in the next five years. Can we blame them? Working from home is convenient, economical, less stressful, and you get to spend more time with your loved ones while you earn! Pretty great, right? But of course, there are some challenges to this type of set-up, too; one of which is that you have a higher tendency to be less productive. Since most telecommuters don’t follow a specific time, they tend to easily slip into slackness. The good news is that you can negate that dilemma by simply tweaking your home office space! Here’s how:...
Tropical safari is one of the most uniquely attractive interior design themes to date. Bringing the wildlife into your home with all its unique elements can be quite a statement. We have said time and again how much we adore a mixture of concepts. To be pigeonholed into a certain interior style is great, but it’s not too exciting. Plus, there are plenty of possibilities when you combine various themes. So, we are elevating the interior game by fusing together the elegant elements of the wild along with the agrestic ones. What’s great about the aforementioned themes is the hoard of colors, textures, and patterns to choose from. The African savanna and the tropical ecosystem are rich with warm, neutrals, and...
There’s that special place in our conscience that makes us want to please good ‘ol Mother Earth by making our homes more eco-friendly. However, for some, making greener choices can be overwhelming. Some think that they need to buy all those eco-friendly products that add up to a blood-curling total. Others believe that making their homes greener takes too much effort and time. Not true! If you’re planning to make your home just a tad bit greener before Earth Day, here are simple ways to make it happen sans the headache, bank ache, and backache! Plant It Add indoor plants to naturally purify the air inside your home! Some plants have been proven to get rid of volatile organic...
One of the notables when it comes to having a statement house is Spanish architect, Roberto Bofill. His sense for architectural renewal is, beyond any doubt, adventurous. He turned a desolated old cement factory into a magnificent home, and the result is simply incredible. He found the now imposing structure back in 1973. It is located at Sant Just Desvern – a town near Barcelona, Spain. The renovation of the building took two years to complete. The architect carefully weighed what needs to be maintained and what needs to demolished. The deliberate incomplete appearance of the architecture gave it an extraordinary effect. It’s a carefully designed space with a hint of frailty. Looking at it, you...
source Do you want to inject some gorgeous greenery into your home (in time for St. Patrick’s Day) without the unnecessary headache? You certainly can by using low-maintenance indoor plants! Plants can instantly uplift the mood of your home, reduce stress, and improve the quality of your air all at the same time. However, some shun the idea of incorporating plants into their living space because, well, they need a lot of TLC, and many have had bad experiences with it. Not all plants need to be babied thoroughly, though. Below are some houseplants that are a breeze to keep – whether you are born with a green thumb or not! Snake Plant Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Snake...
