‘Hearing colors’ — I bet you’re all familiar with this expression already, but did you know that it’s actually a thing? It’s a rare neurological condition called chromesthesia, which affects roughly 1 in 3,000 people. For people with chromesthesia, listening to a certain genre or musical piece can automatically trigger different color visualizations associated with […] More
Many lines have been written on the importance of cleanliness and household chores (remember that iconic speech by U.S. Admiral McRaven, urging us all to make our beds in the morning?) and the role they play in maintaining our mental and physical health. And since we now see ourselves in a position to spend far […] More
Having a bar at home has always been a cool feature. But in the past few years, we’ve seen it surge in popularity, and morph into all sorts of new forms and uses (just think about the growing popularity of dab bars, like the one in Wiz Khalifa’s house). Along with the surge in popularity […] More
Within the past few years, we’ve seen a growing interest in everything wellness. With a more mindful approach on how we approach our day-to-day lives, the emphasis is now placed on maintaining our mental and emotional health, as we are actively working to ensure that all aspects of our lives remain balanced — our homes […] More
Regardless of the direction you plan on taking with your overall home design, the color scheme, furniture and accents will all play a major role in creating that spotless look you’re going for. One element that can help you bring everything together is a carefully picked accent chair — which is one of the quickest […] More
A regular dilemma homeowners face is that there is a marked lack of understanding regarding the various interior design styles they can choose from, and just what is the difference between one and the other. There’s such a wide variety of styles out there that it can indeed be intimidating to decode which one will […] More
Sculptures in interior design are something we often see in magazines, but rarely in the homes of our friends and family. Why? – It seems that many people are afraid to incorporate sculptures in their home decor simply because they consider them too artsy or do not know exactly what to do with them. At […] More
Holidays are fun times for the entire family, furry members included. However, certain ornaments and holiday arrangements can sometimes put the safety of your pets at risk, and extra measures have to be taken to make sure the holidays stay merry all season long. And while I’m sure you love your Christmas decorations and might […] More
Book lovers absolutely delight in staying in and curling up with a good book, rather than going out. However, when one of your bookworm friends moves to a new place, it can be pretty difficult to pick a good housewarming gift for them. Buying books is not the safe option you might think it is, […] More
Endless to-do lists and piles of laundry are more exhausting than doing the actual work, and the worst bit is that they can easily mess with every other aspect of your life. A messy house and unfinished chores steal your peace, time from family, as well as time from yourself. Living at a time where […] More
It might only be nearing the end of November, but if you look around you, you won’t be surprised to see that the tradition of Christmas decorating is in full swing for a lot of people. Of course, shopping centres and public places are always the first, but more and more people are decorating their […] More
