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Inspirations from Grand Designs Live Event 2019

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Image Source From a myriad of so many home inspirations that we have from the architectural expert Mr Kevin McCloud himself, these were the few design ideas inspirations that were spotted at the Grand Designs Live 2019. This isn’t just a must-visit for builders or architects alike, apart from design fanatics, art and décor enthusiasts who are looking for home improvements, interior design solutions provider and solutions can gather a lot among many decorating possibilities. Free Décor Advice There was a range of interior designers and experts like Hugo Fleming and Lynne Lambourne that had a hand on sessions where you could discuss your very own grand design ideas which were free for 30 minutes. It was a type of consultation from the very experts. Room set-ups and studios A range of interior decorators brought their designs and décor ideas to life with the use of colour, light, fabrics and patterns. This was made to be easily accessible to visitors and are in st

5 Beautiful Old Buildings I Wish Could Exist Even Today

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Image Source Tatlin’s Tower This building was officially named Pamiatnik III International (Monument to the Third International, which was designed by the great Vladimir Tatlin that happened because of a result of the ‘monumental propaganda’. It essentially was a campaign to remove all the tsarist type of monuments post-revolution and instead replace them with not something that was only different, but also something that was completely unseen and new. It is safe to say that Tatlin didn’t disappoint in having built an abstract that stood tall at about 400m which could have been 100m taller than the Eiffel tower too. Kowloon Walled City Did you happen to be a Jean Claude Van Damme fan? If yes, then you have probably already see what we call the Kowloon Walled City. It took up an entire block in Hong Kong and was said to be one of the densest places on Earth with about at least 1.2 Million people living per sq. kilometre which as compared to Manhattan is a gigantic n

Genius Balcony Ideas for Indian Homes

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  Image Source Outdoor Garden Living in a fast-paced city life more often than not having an outdoor garden is quite a luxury and mostly impossible. To turn this around, you can have a balcony garden. Now how this works is that you get the feeling of being outdoors, simply by walking into your balcony. All you have to do is hang a few plants in your balcony, place some statement plants on the flooring and pace some potted flowering plants on the floor in a corner as well. This will definitely make for a good coffee drinking spot or a chill out spot. Going green is not only healthy for the environment but also allows fresh air to circulate in the house. Also, remember that the best furniture stores online will be able to give you good deals on garden paraphernalia. Balcony Shrine Are you one whose morning and evenings begin and end with prayers respectively? If yes, you can have a small holy shrine in your very home itself. It does not have to be too elaborate where yo

How to Host an Iftaar Party

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  Image Source Preparation is a slow process The first things that you need for organising an iftaar party is surely dining room interior design ideas . How you will design your room will definitely make your guests judge you. If you’re hosting an Iftar party, it means that all the preparations whether it is food or décor are going to be done on an empty stomach and that is going to be a long and slow process, because in doing so, you might get tired. Stock up Make sure that you have stocked upon everything that you will need to prepare the delicacies for the evening well in advance so that no one including you will have to wait to complete the finishing touches to the dish when the call for prayer is heard and everyone has to break their fast. People can get irritable and impatient towards the brink of breaking the fast and you want to make sure that everything is ready without a fuss. When doing home décor online shopping , look out for crockery and decorative bowl

10 Must Visit Museums Around the World

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Image Source A museum is a place which is one of the largest sources of cultural heritage resources which showcases collections, artefacts and exhibitions from all around the world. There are approximately 55,000 museums in the world which hold paintings, different cultures and items or historic importance. Out of those, these 10 are a must visit. 1.    Smithsonian The institution, Washington DC It is the world’s largest museum and researches the complex/centre which houses 19 galleries and museums like the National Zoological Park and many other research stations. It boasts of a collection including 156 million artworks, specimens and artefacts. 2.    National Archaeological Museum This museum is in Athens and is considered to be one of the greatest museums in the world containing the richest collections of various artefacts from Greek history worldwide. Its collection of Ancient Greek art is considered to be the finest in the entire world which consists of sculpt

10 Coffee Table Styling Ideas

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Image Source Not sure how to style your coffee table? We have listed down a few ideas for you to ace the cool coffee table look! 1.   Think Outside the Box Instead of going in for the same old traditional big and chunky coffee table, use sculptural cylinders which are easy to move around. You can then add some colourful accents to it like a table cloth, a colourful fruit bowl or simple a vase filled with fresh flowers to add a pop of colour on the dining table. You can also add one as a part of kids room furniture . 2.   Succulent Want to keep a small plant on your coffee table but every plant you’ve ever purchased has died at your hands? Well, there’s nothing to worry about! All you have to do is buy a small succulent and water it maybe once a week or once in ten days. This way, you’ll be able to add some greenery, as well as keep the plant alive. 3.   Stack it up! Stack up a pile of aesthetically pleasing books, on top of which you can place a decorative bo

5 Ways to Decorate with Table Lamps

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  Image Source The lamps in the living room should be positioned in such a way that they do not come in the way when guests want to socialize with each other in the sitting area. It should be positioned in a way that one can make most of the light shining from the lamp. The light that is provided by the table lamps is adequate enough to light a small table or a nightstand or even act as ambient lighting. A pro-tip: Buy chandeliers and wall lights online to save a few dimes. We have listed 5 ways with which you can easily decorate your table lamps whether in the room, bedroom or the living room. 1.      Crochet Cloth An old-school idea, but one that still looks very stylish and classy if incorporated in your home style is placing a crocheted piece below your lamp as an elegant base. This adds an extra oomph to the lamp and gives it more character. A circular crocheted piece placed under the table lamp will make it look like a part of the table and not very disconne

Calming Colours for Your Home

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Image Source Home is where the heart is and it’s a sanctuary that we create for ourselves to relax in and take a step away from all the hustle and bustle of life. In doing so, what really comes into focus is how our home is decorated in order to help us feel calm and at peace. You don't necessarily need  interior design solutions provider , check out the tips listed below.  So here we have curated a small list for you of various colours and their shades which when incorporated in your house will not only make your house look beautiful, but also help you relax and come across as pleasing to the eyes. Lavender It is safe to say that the colour lavender is close to being the most perfect shade of purples as it is regal and classy in its appearance and at the same time does not come across as too overwhelming. The colour purple is said to be stress reducing especially the lavender colour. The deeper shades of purple can be deeper and rather intense for your walls, bu