Lofts can often sit abandoned, usually becoming dumping grounds for clutter. Such a space could be put to better use and transformed into extra bedroom. This could be a bedroom for family, guests, lodgers – or even yourself. In order to transform your loft into a bedroom, here are some of the steps that you can take. Clear out the clutter If you’ve been hiding clutter up in the loft,…
In life, we need to have a certain kind of outlook on life. There’s no real binary way of doing things, of course, because so many aspects are subjective, but there tend to be right and wrong ways from time to time. Being good to others and trying to see the best in them is obviously important, and a real can-do attitude is something that will get you far. Being…
I love lighthouses and I realized recently that I have taken A LOT of pictures of them over the years. This summer alone, we saw a bunch of amazing lighthouses while in Pictured Rocks Lakeshore in Michigan, and Door County, Wisconsin. Heck, I even got married at a place that has a famous lighthouse on it’s property. Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI, which houses Castle Hill Light. Lighthouses are…
Whether you’re an interior design fanatic or a novice when it comes to home decorating, preparing a spare room or second property to rent out to guests can be a rewarding and challenging project. These tips will help you make your space appealing to guests, generating new and return business, and ultimately maximizing your return on your investment. Vacation Accents When you’re doing up a room or cottage for vacation…
Is your bedroom in need of a refresh? You might be putting it off because you dont have a huge budget, but actually, it can be done for much less than you might think. Your bedroom should be the most comfortable and cosy place in the world, so make sure it’s up to scratch! Here are a few ways you can go about it. Declutter First things first, decluttering the…
We live in an age of ‘stuff.’ But more people are pulling away from owning too much and stripping it back to keep their spaces as neat and open as possible. While you don’t have to strip it back to a table, chair, and vase only if you don’t want to – you still have options. Here is a quick starter guide: White White is your best friend when it…
The days of saving gold and silver for Christmas decorations are well and truly over. The metallics trend is here to stay, and if your home décor is starting to feel faded, nothing adds a touch of glam like metallics. But gold, silver and copper items can be expensive additions, especially if you’re not ready to commit to the trend wholesale. If you’re into crafts, these tips will help you…
These days, there is a growing trend of people investing their money in second homes. Whenever people can afford to, they place down a deposit on another property so that they can boost their investment portfolio. Some people then choose to rent it out to long-term tenants or to run it like a vacation let and turn it into a business. However, not everyone is choosing those options now. In…