A screened porch is a great way to bring the outdoors in and enjoy the fresh breeze without the fear of insects ruining the moment. It is also a great home extension for entertaining guests or a place to lounge around comfortably with your family. Through its many benefits, there is one underlying factor of screened porch that cannot be ignored: it is truly a symbol of summer. Sipping a refreshing glass of lemonade while frittering time away on a porch swing…well, you get the picture. Though screened porches are more common in the south, it is not unusual to find one in other regions. Many just want to have that perfect fusion of lanai and living room. Here are...
3D wall paneling injects a visual and tactile appeal that can instantly upgrade a space from ho-hum to fantastic! It has an undeniably wow appeal that captivates anyone’s attention. Why is it so? Let’s take an in-depth look into that for a second…literally. We humans have this amazing part of our vision called stereopsis or 3D vision. It makes us perceive objects in terms of height, weight, and depth – the last part is what makes stereopsis special. It naturally draws our attention to 3D objects. Below are a few examples on how to make your home come alive by incorporating 3D wall panels! source 3D wall panels come in a multitude of designs, finishes, and colors. Aluminum...
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...
