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Although it’s been a hard year for many, people are still buying homes and property. Part of this comes from many government schemes being launched at the moment, though a lot of it also comes from the fact that people have managed to save a lot...
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Even though many people don’t like sudden changes, redesigning the rooms in your home can make your everyday living a new experience. If you haven’t changed anything in your house for a while, moving a thing or two around can make an enormous...
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Bifold doors have been receiving a lot of attention over these past few years; coming as no surprise due to the fact that bi-fold doors have become more affordable in recent years. These doors can be made from different types of materials, such as...
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Living in a property that has a basement is great. Obviously it means you have more space than properties with no basement, but there are some people that are not particularly happy about having a basement; those who see it as a room that is more of...
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Meditation has been practised for thousands of years, having been originally used to deepen the understanding of life. Although, modern research has illustrated the benefits that meditation has on the mind, body and soul. Spending as little as a few...
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It's the first thing to think of when working on an interior redesign or looking to find the perfect accent piece, but furniture can be expensive, though price isn't always an indicator of quality. Nor is the brand name, since you can find poor...
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We’ve all been spending more time at home lately. After a while, looking at the same thing every day starts to get old. Many of us are ready for a change. With all the extra time at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to tackle a redecorating...
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Energy is one of the biggest costs for families in the UK, costing each household approximately £1254 a year. Naturally, we need energy to survive. It heats our food, cleans our clothes, gives us light and entertainment and keeps us warm in the...
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Los Angeles, or most commonly known as the City of Angels, is the second largest city in the U.S. and hometown to around four million people. Reasons for relocating to Los Angeles are always different, but it’s very well known that L.A. is the...
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Are you hoping to sell your house soon? The following tips can help you sell your home faster. Some require more work than others, but all will contribute to you getting the best closing price possible. Photo, Josh Hemsley. Consider...
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Most people have the idea that to have a modern home you have to spend a fortune. What if that preconception is wrong, and that you can do it yourself without being heavy on your pocket? Photo, Element5 Digital. An interior decorator...
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While parts of the country are starting to reopen amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, things are not going to go back to normal for a long while. Whether we like it or not, the longer we stay isolated the more likely we are to get through...
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Elephants with tiger’s bodies, donkeys with wings and peanut flavoured raindrops; these are just some of the magical creatures Núria Martí Casanova wants us to be free to imagine through the bold graphics of her new children’s knitwear range....
City Notes
Grounded in an East-meets-West design philosophy, the doors have opened on Ace Hotel Kyoto; the hip hotel chain's Asian debut a 213-room hotel built in homage to the city's creative spirit. Longtime Ace partner Commune Design have combined natural,...
The Edit
A way to express our personality, character and the way we live, our private living spaces shape our everyday routines (more so now that many of us continue to work from home due to the current pandemic) and affect our wellbeing; many homes...
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The fifth week of coronavirus quarantine in Spain, and the luxury hotels that once hosted the wealthy weekender crowd are now home to patients and worn out health workers. In Madrid, seven hotels are already open or being prepared as overflow...
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Alcohol addiction is a significant cause of stress and depression. When the habit gets more robust, it impacts every aspect of the addict's life and relationships. Family and friends may convince the addict to attend a rehab, which might take longer...
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On the surface, modern offices look a lot cleaner and a lot more organised than the offices of 30 years ago. However, in many cases the clutter is still there; it’s just hidden from view. Messy filing cabinets have been replaced with messy digital...
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As a general rule, luxury brands have made high-end watches throughout the years. They have continued to design them to date successfully. For instance, Jaeger-LeCoultre was established in 1833, Vacheron Constantin in 1755, and Audemars Piguet in...
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It might seem like a far-off dream right now, with the coronavirus continuing its role as elephant in the room, but as time goes on, you can’t help but get that travel itch again. While actually getting on the plane might not be possible yet for...