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Decorating small spaces | Homes

North America will see the tiny house market grow 57% by 2027, according to market research company Technavio.

With people buying more tiny homes, they also must consider how to decorate these homes. Furniture retailer Ballard Designs reports that 25% of those surveyed think smaller spaces are more challenging to decorate than larger spaces.

The Technavio report estimates the steady increase in the tiny home market will continue, considering the rise in housing prices and more interest in pre-built or custom-built homes.

Thinking Smaller

Decorators hired to design the furnishings for a small space like a tiny home have to

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12 Mirror Decor Ideas to Enhance Your Space

Because mirrors aren’t just for bathrooms and vanities.

Things like paint, hardware, and lighting may be integral parts of a room’s decor scheme, but it’s the decorative elements that really help bring your design to life. While there are many ways to accessorize a room, there are certain pieces pros turn to time and time again to bring both function and beauty to a space. One such item? Mirrors.

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Photo by Julie Soefer for Chandos Collective

Available in nearly endless shapes and styles, mirrors have the ability to lighten and brighten any space, as well as increase a

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How to make your bed look more expensive

 A bed with curtains

A bed with curtains

We all love our downtime, and there’s no place better than the bed. Sprucing up this furniture and making it look expensive and luxurious will not only uplift the aesthetics of your room but also offer you the deepest, most peaceful sleep. Whether that includes investing in the fluffiest pillows, adding a statement headboard, or even carefully designing the area around it – all these factors can contribute to the bed of your dreams.

To help you with this, we spoke to top designers in the field who offered unique bedroom ideas to help the bed

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20 garden room ideas to enhance your backyard and lifestyle

The best garden room ideas will see you enjoying a natural extension of your home, all without the hassle and costs of actually extending a house. Contemporary or classic style garden rooms will not only visually enhance your outdoor space but, they have endless practical perks too. 

With transformative backyard ideas, you can create more separation from daily home routines, and add a little luxury – whether you want a small garden room hidden in an unused corner of the land, or a shepherd’s hut acting as your full-time office space – there are endless options. With modular rooms of

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27 pergola ideas to add shade, privacy and style to your outside space

Pergola ideas are everywhere, and with good reason too. Whether you DIY your own structure or make a small investment with a kit, a pergola is a simple addition that will turn a standard bit of your backyard, into a divine outdoor living space, complete with shade if you wish. 

Achieving your desired look is all in the decoration. If you love to get creative, putting up a pergola on your patio or decking area will make the perfect weekend project, and it’s the ideal spot to house things like your outdoor furniture, or your grill. Best of all, pergolas

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8 Decorating Ideas That Will Give Your Home Summer Cabin Flair

If you’re stuck in the suburbs or a bustling city and crave the quaint coziness of a summer cabin, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are a few ways to tap into your home’s cabin potential. From wooden accents and rustic shelving to peel-and-stick accent walls, achieving this aesthetic is not as hard as it seems. Keep reading to learn how.

1. Classically Adirondack

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Artazum/Shutterstock

Capture the rustic cabin feel by bringing in earthy, wood elements to your space. This retreat tucks you into a log bed surrounded by neutrals, honeyed wood tones, and the warm light of vintage light fixtures

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Garden Design Ideas & Advice | Garden Landscaping

Create the perfect outdoor space with our expert garden landscape ideas and design advice. When it comes to planning a new back garden or front garden, there is so much to consider and think about. We can help you shape your garden layout ideas and create a gorgeous garden landscape design to work with. As well as garden planning advice, our articles are jampacked full of inspiration, including contemporary garden designs, Mediterranean garden ideas, and even garden pathway ideas. We’ve got the knowledge to help you create the ideal outdoor space to suit your style and needs. Whether you want

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6 Items From the Get It Done Home That Will Elevate Your Interior Design

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Find the thing that will give your home the “oomph” it needs.

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When decorating a home, there are items that can add to a space, and then there are items that can transform it. For example, a unique ceramic vase can add some necessary shape and texture to a bookshelf display, while the bookshelf itself, depending on its style, can dictate the design story of the entire room. It’s good to have a balance of both complementary and statement pieces in every home—too

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Work under way to turn former pub into luxury furniture and lighting store

Refurbishment works at the former Scottish Queen public house are now underway, with new owner Nest appointing contractors to turn the site into a luxury furniture and lighting retail destination.

A landmark building at the heart of phase one of Sheffield’s Park Hill redevelopment, which once housed one of the four original onsite pubs, the Scottish Queen spans 3,500 sq ft.

Nest’s CEO and founder, Christian Hawley, is overseeing the project, with contractors including Sheffield’s Maquina Architects, Pontefract-based flooring specialist, Milestone Group, Wakefield-based Quadrant Inspections and South Yorkshire heating and ventilation firm Airmaster Air Conditioning.

Hawley said he was confident

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4 Ways to Design the Multigenerational Home

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Research shows that about 18 percent of Americans live in multigenerational households. The number has quadrupled since the 70s.

If you are one of the many people living in a multigenerational home now, you may be wondering: How do I design for all the generations? With so many different needs and preferences represented in one space, this can be a hard question to answer. 

We have a few tips up our sleeves for how to make a space comfortable for everyone who lives there.

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