Most of us have heard at one time or another that colors can instantly set mood, convey an emotion, invoke a physiological reaction or inspire people to take action. The psychology of colors can be very important when it comes to selecting paint colors for the interior of a home, but many of us are not informed of the exact science behind the art of design and what colors represent.

All taps are made from cast brass that has either been plated in chrome or gold. Chrome plating is by far the most popular finish and is extremely durable. Taps can also feature a black, nickel or brushed steel finish. The brass casting has a ceramic disc cartridge or standard valve screwed into it, and a handle is fitted to the valve or cartridge spindle to complete the tap.

The chandelier has gained a reputation as one of the most popular decorative objects throughout history. Since its beginning, it was a symbol of accomplishment and social status. The name itself was a synonym for luxury, power, and high society.

Typically a chandelier needs to be cleaned at least once a year or so. A dusty or grimy crystal chandelier does not give off the sparkle and brilliance that it is meant to have. Glass or crystal, your decorative chandelier sparkles when it’s clean. Cleaning each part of a crystal chandelier can be a tricky, detail-oriented task. However, it’s important to clean your chandelier periodically to maintain the light-reflective quality that makes it so bright. Here’s how to use lint-free cloths to keep chandeliers shiny and clean.

Preparing your room for wallpaper can be a simple or more complicated process depending on the current condition and surface type of the walls. The very first thing you’ll need to do before applying primer is ensuring the wall is as smooth as it can be. This means removing any nails or other protrusions, and filling uneven spots, cracks, and holes with putty. Then sand your repairs down so that it’s even with the rest of the wall.

Life on Earth began in water and evolved from it. You have experienced this dependence each time you seek water fluids to quench your thirst and replenish your body's water content. The cells inside your body are surrounded by a fluid that is mostly water and your cells themselves range from 70% to 80% in water content. Water is the biological medium here on Earth and the supporter of all life forms.

Looking to update your home but not sure where to start? There are many different design styles to consider when giving your home a makeover, from Scandinavian home decor styles and mid-century modern house interior styles to French provincial and contemporary.

Color is often quoted as one of the most intimidating aspects of designing your own home, but it doesn't have to be. Here we will help you understand how colours interact and blend and blend to create beautiful visual landscapes. The best place to start is usually the colour wheel. 

Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behaviour to create functional spaces within a building. Interior Décor (decorating) is the furnishing or beautifying of that space with fashionable or beautiful effects such as furniture, curtains, table lamps, scatter cushions and ornaments.   

Purchasing new furniture, art or interior décor can be a time-consuming process and the advice once given by a renowned interior designer was: “If you do not find the right product for the space, do NOT buy the first thing you see just to fill the space.  This way, you compromise your original expectations and settle for 2nd best.”