The difference between an ordinary plebian bed and an exceptional bed that could grace the covers of home décor magazines is simply how you accessorise it. Think of it like art: your bed is the blank canvas and the fabrics, bed linen and headboards are your pallet of paints. Fabric beds give you the advantage of already supplying you with a colour theme for your linen and accessories and they also add a touch of class and comfort to your bedroom
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If you use the right furniture, your patio can become a useful extension of your home in summer and your deck building activities would not have gone to waste. Like any room in your home, your deck has the potential to evoke an atmosphere if you decorate it properly. An oriental theme fits in well outdoors because it is understated and naturalistic and can be accompanied by an oriental rock garden or fountain. You can undertake the Asian design yourself by stenciling flower and bird patterns on existing painted furniture and adding bold reds and blues and silk scatter cushions to your deck furniture. Outdoor Chinese paper lanterns, for instance, are inexpensive and an essential touch for oriental themes and outdoor parties. However, if you decide to go the whole hog, you can buy customised deck furniture with an oriental theme. We’ve chosen some of our favourites which are all available to buy online.
Moving home is one of the three most stressful events in a person’s lifetime, after death of a loved one and divorce. With some forethought and preparation and some help from a comprehensive moving house checklist, you can reduce the stress associated with a big move and concentrate on turning your new house into a home.