While moving house is stressful enough, if you are the proud owner of valuable antiques, that can take your stress to a whole new level. Many fine antique furniture items are bulky and heavy, which means you need to pack the item and transport it very carefully. Here are a few tips for packing and transporting antiques to ensure a safe trip Image Source: Feepik Choose an Experienced Removalist Fortunately, if you search online, there are specialist furniture movers on the Gold Coast to rely on when transporting valuable antiques. Plus, they would be fully insured for transporting such expensive items, which is essential. Corners of heavy furniture are especially…

Displaying artwork can instantly bring life to your home by adding pops of colour, making a statement, or expressing your interests. However, if you’re new to the art-buying world, it can be tricky knowing what to look for and where to find exquisite pieces. There are a few stylistic and practical considerations to keep in mind when looking for art to suit your interiors, but you don’t need to be an art connoisseur. Here are a few simple steps to follow when buying art for your home. Location  The surrounding interiors can hugely influence your choice of art so first; you need to choose a room to host the artwork.…

“Veganic” stands for vegan and organic, and it is the new trend taking organic gardening to the next level. To date, organic gardening has been widely accepted as the superior form of gardening. Organic produce is often preferred to normal produce, and of course comes with a price tag. However, with the new generation of vegans, the rise of the vegan gardener is growing across the UK, US and Australia. Organic gardening involves growing produce without synthetic chemicals, pesticides and growth stimulants. Veganic gardening is the next level of organic gardening by also minimising the use of animal parts and animal by-products in the soil. The vegan gardener wants to…

Image Source: Pixabay If you want to make the most out of your garden, no matter where you live, you will want to add some comfortable furniture which will also encourage you to spend more time outdoors. There is a world of choice available when you are looking to purchase outdoor furniture, but you will need to choose wisely. The material that the furniture is made from will dictate how long it will last, so if you are looking to invest in outdoor furniture that will last the test of time, you may wish to select one of the materials below. Factors To Consider When Choosing Outdoor Furniture   Where…

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you need to make the most out of it. Some people would kill to afford a house that has a lovely backyard.  It’s almost an insult to people like this if you let yours become overgrown and unused! For me, the best way to utilise a garden is to add loads of useful things to it. This doesn’t mean that you clutter it up with a lot of junk! No, it means you’re adding things that serve a purpose and can improve your garden or home.  On that note, I’ve made a list of different items you could add to your garden…

Storage is always a challenge for homeowners. It doesn’t seem to matter the size or layout of their home— it’s always a point of contention. The best way to organize your home is to break your rooms down into more manageable projects. Here are some of the best storage ideas for your house to get you started. Create Kitchen Zones Kitchens tend to be an area where clutter collects, and chaos reigns supreme. By breaking your kitchen down into zones, you can optimize your storage more effectively. When hiding things behind the cabinets shaker style doors keep appliances and supplies grouped together by their functionality.  For example, you might store…

If you go onto Pinterest, you will soon see that there are so many bright and beautiful homes on there. It’s far too easy to look around your own home and see why they just don’t compare. You may feel as though your home is dark and dingy, and that you just yearn for that happy space. If this is something that you can relate to then just look below. Use White or Lighter Coloured Furniture Where possible, you need to try and search for white furniture if you want to brighten your space. If you want some ideas then think about having some white bookcases, white tables or even…