DIY & Decor

Category: Home Decorating

  • Christmas Decoration 2008

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    2008 has been the year of the credit crunch and this even affects our Christmas tree! This year more and more of us are making our own Christmas ornaments or updating previous years’ decorative items. Actually, it’s not a bad thing.. More and more of us are turning away from consumerism preferring individual, bespoke, one-off…

  • How not to decorate

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    How not to decorate – part 1 Successful decoration is not really about fashion or style – but following basic rules as to what to do and what not to do. There are some basic no-no’s when it comes to decorating. Follow these rules and you will have a stylish and comfortable home.. 1, Carpet in…

  • Cheap decorating ideas

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    More and more of us are affected by the credit crunch, so not-the-most-important tasks around our home – such as décor – get postponed or cancelled. However your home can be freshened up easily and cheaply, (even freely!) with a bit of creative energy. Here are a few tips.. Do it yourself – if you’re…

  • Fall decorating ideas

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    Although the temperature is getting colder & colder and the days shorter & shorter, the autumn colours are just breathtakingly beautiful; so, instead of becoming gloomier & gloomier, why don’t you get inspired by nature and make a few fall decorations!.. Firstly, go for long walks in woods, parks and forests and, whilst admiring nature,…

  • Chinese decoration

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    The Olympics in Beijing probably made most of us a bit more interested in Chinese culture – be it the food, traditions, Feng Shui or decoration. If it’s the Chinese decoration that caught your imagination, here are a few tips and ideas as to how achieve the look easily and cheaply.. Chinese decoration is about simplicity…

  • Interior Decor trends

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    If you want to remodel or redecorate your home this year, it’s time to start thinking about what you want, what you like and what you dislike. If you go to your local home stores, you might find it overwhelming because almost every interior style is catered for – so which one to choose? First…

  • Detox your home

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    We all have our New Year resolutions one of which is normally about changing our lifestyle into a more healthy way of living – be that eating or drinking less, taking up exercise, giving up alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine. However, we seem to forget about our closest environment: our home. A healthy environment allows for…

  • New Year DIY resolutions

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    Firstly, all of us at DIY Together would like to wish all our readers and members a very Happy New Year! Secondly, we’d like to remind you that today is the day to remove your Christmas decorations – according to tradition anyway. Some people like to leave the colourful lights up for another couple weeks…

  • Winter Decor

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    Today is Halloween. Have you read our previous article about decorating for Halloween? Hopefully you and your kids are having fun today at a party! However, there is problem – namely that, until Christmas, there isn’t much to cheer us up. The days are getting shorter, greyer and colder. Lots of people become tired, irritable…

  • Glossy interiors

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    As I wrote in the previous article, gloss and lacquered finishes are yet again fashionable. However, you don’t need to replace all your furniture, with a bit of imagination you can update your home to shine! Walls If you’re happy with the wall colors, just add a shimmery or pearly  layer of varnish or glaze…