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A new interior decoration concept that has become popular in recent months is the Japandi style, a popular choice for renovating your home or transforming a specific room. Japandi style is a design trend that combines elements of Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian design principles. It is a fusion...
The materials used to make clothing and fashion accessories and their impact on the environment have forced us to look for more sustainable alternatives. Vegan leather, also known as faux leather, is therefore becoming increasingly popular with both designers and factories in the textile industry. Contrary...
Choosing the ideal paint tones for each room in the house is important. Colors help create different environments and influence our mood. Opting for soft tones, which promote rest and calm, is especially important in bedrooms. However, personal taste and preference is also important. You have to choose colors...
Getting a good night's sleep plays a vital role in a person's general well-being. Resting properly not only helps you to perform well throughout the day, it actually improves your brain function, mood, productivity, and heart health. On the other hand, insufficient or poor-quality sleep can cause all sorts...
When people buy property, the amount of natural light which enters a room is an important reason for making their decision. If the property is to be our home, then we want as much natural light as possible. This is because it is easier to block the natural light you have than to let in the light you...
Interior decoration has as many styles as humans have personalities. Still, it can be helpful to group some together so that we can know what to look for when designing our own homes. Japan is synonymous with style and wabi-sabi is one of the most groundbreaking interior decoration designs to hail from...
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Whether you have a wooden ceiling which is unpainted or you want to repaint one, it is important you know what to do before applying any old paint to wood. Using the wrong paint and using the wrong technique can damage the ceiling. In extreme cases, it may require the wood to be replaced, something which...
Knowing how often we should change a mattress is difficult. It involves many variables, but there is one important question we need to ask: is our mattress giving us the best night's sleep? Different people may want different things from their bed. This is why some people have a spring mattress, some...
Whether due their canvas or frame, some pictures and paintings can have a pretty hefty weight. Traditionally, the best way to hang this pictures is to drill into the walls for support and nail in something on which they can hang. Unfortunately, this will lead to holes in the wall which can make it aesthetically...
Rugs and carpets have been used in some form for millennia. Their uses are varied, but the two main ones are for comfort and decoration. This means woven rugs have become both very ornate and plush, often using various kinds of natural and synthetic fibers. However, since rugs are floor furnishings, they...
Wallpaper has been a popular form of wall decoration since the 1960s, mainly thanks to the fact that it is fast, simple and cheap. If you’re wanting to decorate the walls in your home, wallpapers offer you a wide variety of colors and patterns to choose from. Are you wanting to jazz up the walls in your...
A coffee table is a low table that people usually put in front of couches or seats to place down books, magazines, beverages and other useful items. Coffee tables are frequently found in sitting rooms and living rooms. Some coffee tables incorporate drawers, cabinets and shelves for storage. There are...
An elephant is a symbol of good luck in many religions and cultures. According to the pseudoscience of Feng shui, elephants can bring more luck based on their placement in the home. The location of a lucky elephant should be determined by the positivity you are searching for and which part of your life...
If you are a book lover, you must have loads of old books that you just can’t get rid of. Some people donate or resell these books, but some of them you just can’t let go off, mostly due to sentimental reasons. You must have bought them a long time ago, read them a couple of times, and now they are just...
You can display travel souvenirs by creating wall art, glass jars, decorating a library, or making home-made jewellery.
Everybody loves buying souvenirs when they travel. However, once we are back home we are left wondering what to do with travel souvenirs. There are many creative ways to display travel...
There are many types of artificial flowers, but silk flowers are the most realistic and beautiful ones. Silk flowers can be used as a decorative item for your home or a ceremony in bouquets or garlands, or you can use them to make your own accessories such as a flower crown, a boutonnière or a corsage.
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Chalkboard paint has become a very popular alternative to give our spaces a creative twist and it is very useful because it gives us the ability to write or draw (for children) and customize any home area in a simple way. Do you want to use it but need a little inspiration? No problem! Because at oneHOWTO...
If you are looking for eclectic decorating ideas for living rooms, chances are you are an eclectic person who loves so many different things and thinks it is a shame to stick to one style only. While for some people eclectic means messy, that is actually not true. An eclectic home is all about finding...
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Christmas has always been about spending time together with your loved ones, and no lifestyle trend can change that. However, discovering new decor trends and concepts like hygge can actually make the cozy Christmas experience so much better!
If you're looking for decoration tips for the holidays to...
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If you're into design or lifestyle blogs, you'll probably have heard about hygge - pronounced "hooga". This concept is tightly linked to Danish culture, and it means something like "coziness", "comfort" and "togetherness". It's not only about interior design, but also about being with others, sharing experiences...
In recent years candles more and more homes have been decorated with candles, and candles have become an essential element to give a personal, luminous and warm touch to any home. Whether traditional or more modern in their style, they are the perfect addition to any room in the house. Discover the best...
Stumbling upon an empty room is the dream of any interior designer. The boho-chic style brings along hippie, flowy and heavenly vibes that can lighten up a dull, boring and dark place making it truly welcoming and inspiring. Decorating a boho room doesn’t have to be expensive for it to look like the pictures...
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So many people love to decorate industrial style, and even more love to give their home and industrial chic touch. Industrial style is a décor style that is available to anyone. You don't need money to have an industrial style home, as there are many easy industrial décor DIY possibilities, and many industrial...
A cozy, warm and inviting home that invites rest is what you get with good lighting - and nowadays fairy lights are all the rage. Both the color of the fairy lights and their location is important to ensure that each room has its own atmosphere and the energy you want to give it. Spaces like the living room,...
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Are you moving into a new apartment? Do you want to update your lifelong home?
Before starting to buy furniture and choosing the colors of the walls, you should take some time to consider what decorating style you want for your home. This way, you guarantee that all the elements combine harmoniously...
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One of the main reasons why people choose to take out their hand tools and make a DIY is genuinely because they turn out to be a genius and useful idea. A colander can have many more uses aside from just straining your pasta or washing your lettuce. If you have several kitchen strainers lying around...
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Decorating your home with folding screens is a great way to find practical solutions to your accommodation needs while also providing a chance to beautify often plain or dull living spaces. Originating in China, folding screens were sometimes painted with ornate scenes from royal courts or depicting stories...
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Do you want to give your kitchen a new look? To give a new touch to this space, it is necessary to change certain aspects such as the color of the walls because depending on the tone that you give them, they will create a new and different setting. There are many possible combinations that can be applied...
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Do you want to decorate your house Moroccan style but you think you can´t because you are on a budget? Here at oneHOWTO we will debunk the myth that you need money to have an original house décor.
If you have travelled to Marrakesh and have seen a riad, we bet you wished you could have the same feeling...
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Definitely, your couch or sofa is the centerpiece of your lounge or living room. Not only for the space it occupies, but because it is the most used part of this room. In addition, a sofa requires a significant investment, although there are sofas in all price ranges. For all this, it is important to choose...
We are continuously accumulating more and more photos on our phones, computers, tablets, etc. There is currently a worldwide photo fever which no one can escape and for sure you too have a lot of snapshots that you like but do not know how to hang up so that they look nice in your home. In this OneHowTo...
Our bedroom is our sanctuary, so it's pretty normal to want to feel as if you were the queen or king of the castle when you're about to rest. If you want to turn your bedroom in an expensive-looking room then look no further.
You don't need to be rich to upgrade your room, just a few simple changes...
Open shelves in the living room when decorated with right items can change the look of your room. Just mix and match the items and a little experimentation with open shelves can bring the desired change and effect in your living room. You can easily change a contemporary room to a modern room or vice...
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Dark furniture always provides an elegant and modern touch to your home, but it is always necessary to choose decoration that is appropriate and pay close attention to the colour scheme of your home when buying dark furniture. When decorating a room with this type of furniture, you should pay attention...
If you want to give a special touch to the walls of your home, you don't need to shell out a ton of cash. What you need is a little creativity, inspiration, used objects and some time. We all have stuff around the house that we don't use and that we've even considered throwing out. If you want to transform...
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When thinking of hanging a picture, we think of drills and dust. However, it doesn't need to beso complicated. You don't need to ask a handyman to do this for you. Today, there are some products that can make this task a lot easier, which do not require making holes in your wall. If you want to know how...
Would you like your house to look unique? Then it's time to make some personalized decorations. Learn how to make decorative elements yourself. In this OneHowTo article we will show you 6 options to make easy DIY candle holders with things that you are sure to have at home: cans, yogurt pots, coffee mugs...
Do not throw away your old tires! They are one of the materials that take the longest to break down in the environment. To avoid polluting the planet, give new life to the tyres and and upcycle them to turn them into coffee tables, swings and even into bicycle parking. In this OneHowTo article we offer...
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Do you want to give your room a unique touch while being 100% environmentally friendly?
Try out some recycled decor and learn to reuse waste materials such as cans, fruit boxes and even worn tires and many others. You can make your bedroom stand out by recycling old items in a creative way, which will...
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Decorating a small room is quite possible. It's not complicated, but you just need to bear in mind some important points such as furniture distribution, the use of colour and light. If you have a small living room and you are wondering how to decorate it, do not despair. At OneHowTo we explain you how to decorate...
Recycled decor is more fashionable than ever, and its good for the planet too. Reusing and re-purposing old objects and give them a new use is a great way to save on decorating your bathroom and you'll have a unique look with a Vintage or industrial touch. To decorate your bathroom you can take advantage...
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According to Feng shui criteria, the living room represents the meeting point between the family members in the home. There, they perform the most dynamic activities and thus there should reign perfect tranquility, to ensure the welfare of all the inhabitants of the house. Therefore, this oriental philosophy...
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The color grey offers up elegance and modernity to many spaces. Thanks to its quality of being a neutral tone, it can be combined with infinite colors and it is always included in the latest trends in interior decoration. In this OneHowTo article we reveal how to decorate a living room with grey furniture.
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Before painting the interior walls of a room you will need to prepare the room: remove furniture or cover it with sheets to avoid marking with paint. Fix possible cracks in the walls, protect the door frames and windows with tape, etc. However, you also have to prepare the interior wall surfaces that you...
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Christmas lights are probably the key element when it comes to giving your Christmas decorations the finishing touch. LED lights stand out as the best choice for two reasons: Durability and cost, as they last a long time and consume very little power.
In this OneHowTo article we are going to explain...
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You can balance the energies of the home through the location of its components and, to promote ideal rest, it is important to pay attention to the orientation of the bed. If you want to enjoy your sleep more and feel energized the next day, do not miss this OneHowTo article on how to position a bed...
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White, black and grey colors are used if you want to decorate your home in a minimalist and modern way. However, this color range can give a cold look to your rooms. If you think your home conveys cold and you want more harmony, try these tips from oneHOWTO on how to make your house feel more homey.
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According to Feng Shui, the bedroom is one of the central points of any home, it is the space of rest, sleep and of the most intimate moments between a couple. Therefore, it is imperative that harmony and balance are present, making the energy flow freely and promoting the welfare and peace of its inhabitants....
In Feng Shui, as is the case with life in general, certain elements or areas should be given priority over others. This is also the case with Feng Shui for your home, as there are three major areas: the front door, the kitchen and the bedroom. If positive energy (chi) is collected from the outside and...
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You cannot always get what you want in life, so yes, its likely that you may not have the huge and spectacular kitchen of your dreams. However, with thoughtful planning and innovative decorating ideas, a small kitchen can be comfortable, cosy and very well equipped.
Decorating a small kitchen is something...
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