Between the cat pawing at your bedroom door and the glare of the street lights, there are plenty of things preventing you from getting a good night's rest. But what about the colour of your room?
Travelodge recently conducted a survey of 2,000 Britons, and discovered that people with blue-painted bedrooms sleep, on average, seven hours and fifty-two minutes per night. That's right within the seven to nine-hour window the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends adults aged 26-64 should receive on a nightly basis.
When it comes time to sell your home, getting the highest possible price can help you start the new chapter of your life in the best position.
To achieve this, there are a few simple steps you can take. Hiring the right real estate agent is one aspect that can affect the sales price, as well as choosing the most advantageous season in which to sell.
Another important consideration is how you present your home to prospective buyers. From clearing the clutter to adding desirable features, there are many potential actions that could improve the value of a house. One of the most effective of which is painting.
Art is a term that covers a huge range of trends and creative expressions. From sculpture to music to dance, there are so many different forms of artistic exploration that it's difficult to define the practice.
With painting, sketching, stencilling and photography just a few of the possible art forms able to be hung on the walls of your home, it could be challenging to choose the right display.
When you purchase the perfect piece of art, knowing how to present it can make all the difference. Removing the picture from a stark white gallery and introducing it into your busy, colourful home may alter the vision and ultimately leave you disappointed.
We have already taken a looks at the wonders of minimalist interior design, and how it can create a strong, clear statement for your home. The right whites and neutrals can complement this type of decorating plan excellently but before you decide on your hues, there might be some work to do with what is already in your home. We mean, of course, the process of decluttering.
It's a necessary step for creating any beautiful minimalist space, and we have some tips so you can get it done like a professional.
Stress is a pretty big part of life. In fact, according to the Australian Psychological Society, one in five adults claims that stress affects both their physical and mental health.
Though the frustrations of your job can't necessarily be helped, redecorating and decluttering your home can certainly take the stress out of your home life (once you are finished, of course!). Many homes around the world suffer from a massive amount of clutter and disorganisation, which means they are tricky to manage. By renovating your home with a minimalist approach, you are taking out many of those little hassles.
Alongside the passionate culture and fascinating landscape, one thing that really stands out about Mexico is its interior design.
When you see these vibrant, colourful houses you know instantly where you are, and perhaps a little bit about the people who live there.
Though recreating this wonderful aesthetic in your own home is considered slightly tricky, it's more than worth it for lovers of wild colours and a buzzing atmosphere.
Here are some tips for getting a Mexican theme into your own home.
There's something uniquely charming about visiting an old colonial home at a museum or historic village.
Catching a glimpse of how the colonists of early Australia once lived is a fascinating experience, as every aspect of their style and aesthetics seems so familiar, yet strangely alien.
These wonderful stylings and colour palettes don't just have to live in memory, however, as you can replicate much of the concept in your own home. Looking to create a memorable and historic look? Try colonial with these tips.
As fun and rewarding as doing a house renovation yourself can be, sometimes the job is simply too big for you to tackle alone. In these instances, look to hire a contractor to come into your home and do all the hard, complicated work for you.
However, turning your beloved abode into a messy worksite can be a stressful situation, especially if extensive remodelling is being undertaken. Some people might be inclined to cling to their workers and oversee every little thing they do, but the nuisance of this can actually produce negative results.
One of the great joys of painting a house is experimenting with different colour schemes and figuring out which is best for your tastes.
There are quite a lot of paint colours to choose from, however, so where do you even start looking? Rather than try out every possible paint swatch and testpot on your walls as you sift through endless colour wheels, have a read through the beginning of our comprehensive suggestion guide to the Resene Multi-finish range, starting with the letter A.
The colour palette is an important decision to make during the interior design planning process. Which room will have which colour? What will the furniture be?
You don't have to stick to plain-old cream, however. Get a little daring this New Year and try using as many colours of the rainbow in your home as possible.
Red
Red is a powerful colour that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you have a deep, luscious Resene Red Berry or a more muted Resene Alter Ego, it is both versatile and attractive.
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