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Upcycling

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Sustainability: A Key Design Trend

Nicola W. - 21 Jun 2021

Sustainability is a key design trend – it is all about reducing your environmental impact, cutting waste, and promoting a greener future. All while making… Read full story

Recycling Tips for your Home

Nicola W. - 17 May 2021

Recycling is important. Everyone is aware of the benefits: reducing landfill, saving energy, and preventing pollution are just some of the important reasons why to… Read full story

7 ways to get crafty with leftover wallpaper

Ann D. - 27 Jul 2020

You have re-decorated your living room and you have some wallpaper leftover? No need to throw it in the bin, on the contrary! Geometric, floral… Read full story

DIY lighting ideas for magical summer nights!

Nicola W. - 13 Jul 2020

Balmy summer nights can become even more magical if you create the right ambient lighting. You also don’t even need to spend a lot –… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

How to style your home using reclaimed wood

Lapin Blu - 22 Jun 2020

Start small with a bath board Bathrooms are often small, dark and dull but they needn’t be! Transform any space into a relaxing oasis by… Read full story

Upcycling: Transform Your Furniture

Ann D. - 11 Nov 2019

Car boot sale, Shpock, Facebook Marketplace … Finding a good furniture bargain in your local neighbourhood is straightforward. Want it to become extra special? Well,… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

Bring Wood Back to Life!

Ann D. - 12 Aug 2019

Wood accents are popular in interior design right now. And good wood furniture can last a lifetime. But neglected wood is not good. It can… Read full story

Earth Day 2019 – how you can protect the environment

Nicola W. - 22 Apr 2019

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on 22nd April. Now in its 49th year, this day was created to raise collective awareness of environmental… Read full story

Why do we feel proud when we’ve created something ourselves?

Ann D. - 12 Nov 2018

You’ve created your own pallet chair or designed a fabulous new coat rack. Once you’ve finished, you can’t wait to show your DIY project to… Read full story

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