IS YOUR BATHROOM SAFE ENOUGH?

Keeping up with your hygiene is a very good idea, but watch your step. Is your bathroom safe enough? Are you guaranteed that you have less than 5% likelihood of an accident in your bathroom? With its slippery floors and hard surfaces the bathroom is actually one of the most dangerous places in your home. It is estimated that about two-thirds of accidents at home happen in the bathroom. This is a depressing fact because many people do invest on designing attention-grabbing bathroom interiors but fail to pay attention on the safety.
It is important to equally focus on safety as well as the aesthetic purposes of your bathroom. 
Protect yourself and your family by following these tips:


1. Maintain cleanliness in the bathroom. Be sure to keep the tub clean to counteract slippery soap scum or mold. 

2. Keep the bathroom floor dry and ensure that it always stays dry after use. By doing so you reduce the risk of slipping. A weighted shower curtain will help ensure that no water leaks on the floor.

3. Ditch your throw rugs. These slippery floor coverings are the number one cause of accidents in households. If you cannot part with them, you might as well secure loose rugs with double-faced tapes, tacks or slip resistant backings.


 

















4. Utilize non-slip strips, mats or tiles in your tub and shower to help prevent falls. To combat tripping, secure any loose corners.


 
















5. Install grab bars around the bathtub, shower and toilet. If this is done correctly, they'll help you balance as you stand or sit and give you something to hold on just in case you slip. They come in a wide range of textures, lengths and styles. Note that a towel bar or soap dish is not a grab bar because they are not designed to hold your weight.
















6. Your bathroom should be adequately lit during the day. At night, put a nightlight on the path to the bathroom. Within the bathroom, use a nightlight, or install an illuminated switch.

7. Equip your shower with a handheld or adjustable shower head. You can maneuver it where you want it, minimizing your movement in the shower.

8. Take your time.
The more you hurry, the more likely you are to slip and fall.

 

7 TRENDY WAYS TO STYLE THAT AWKWARD CORNER

Empty corners in a room, be it your living room or bedroom can be a major challenge when it comes to decorating that particular space. They often exude a feeling of emptiness and boredom therefore we are here to help get rid of such a situation. 
I have compiled 7 creative examples to give you an idea of how you can go about this task. Well, you can bring out your creative side and transform these designs into a better piece of your own. I mean, you do not have to replicate everything as it is.


1. One of the most simplest and easy ways to get rid of your awkward corner is by transforming it into storage space. You can decide to place shelves for books or any other items you may desire. The example we have shown also features picture frames to make this wall vibrant. It does not have to remain blank and boring but if you plan on getting large sized shelves you will need to do away with the photo display idea. Reason why? Your space will look overdone and crowded. 

 

















2. Have you ever thought of making that space cozy? Here's an idea you can implement. Stripes normally make a space appear larger and lengthy than it really is, you should definitely include this. Also, add pillows to make the space more cozy and comfortable for everyone who will use the space.

3. Vintage furniture will definitely come in handy when you are trying to make your boring corners lively. This chair serves both decorative and functional purposes. The large picture frames also add on making the whole design vibrant.

 
















4.  Creating a basement office is another creative and easy to execute way to try out. Shelves and drawers can also be incorporated to provide storage as well as decorating the space. Your choice of color should be in harmony with the other part of that particular room.

 













5. Do include custom  couches in decorating your corners, well, If it is compatible with your design, why not? Once again it advisable to include wall art or photos to tie the whole design together. The end result will definitely be a success.

 














6. The attic is another corner you do not want to ignore. It's time you decorated it and make it useful enough. Plain colors like white should be used on the walls to make this space look bigger than  it actually is. Storage space is crucial here and should not be ignored, it is advisable to put up shelves to organize items like books.

 


 



 





7. Antic frames when incorporated in the right context will bring out a creative end result to a particular space. Other items like sculptures can be used instead of the antic frame in decorating.

 

 

  

 

11 KENYAN INTERIOR DECOR IDEAS FOR MODERN HOMES

Kenyan decorating ideas are exotic, energizing and expressive. Bright colors are combined with dark wood furniture and tribal art. Kenyan designs offer creative solutions for modern interiors in Art Deco style.
Kenyan paintings, as well as other accesories mostly carved out of wood, some made of cast iron are often included in decorating such spaces.
They add that aspect that identifies a Kenyan inspired interior decor from a distance and brings exotic luxury into modern homes.
Natural Interior decorating materials, natural home fabrics and textiles, dark brown colors and exotic things like Kenyan Paintings can be used to highlight and create beautiful and comfortable interiors.

1.This piece focuses on an important element of ethnic interior decorating. Contrasting bright and dark colours, geometric decorating patterns and tribal art are all blended together. 

  

















2.Kenyan decor colors range from the bright yellows, deep orange, bright red hues  to all the brown shades. Terracotta, brick, sand and all warm colors add comfort and coziness to a decorated space.

3. Accent stone wall designs or white washed wall decoration, rustic wood boards, wooden tiles or laminate materials created with exotic wood types are excellent Kenyan design that look spectacular when incorporated in a design.

 










4. Kenyan designs look great with traditional and contemporary home furnishings. Modern kitchen utensils, tribal artworks, paintings, carved wood dishes, bowls and vases make gorgeous accessories that emphasize Kenyan decorating style.

5. Faux animal skin can also be utilized in decorating the bedroom, this can be blended with dark wood for the furniture and also contrasting colors can be included.














6. You should also remember to tone down on the tribal artwork so as not to interfere with the contemporary design we are creating. Too much of these will make the overall design look overdone.

7. Another way to design the Kenyan way is by incorporating the animal print pattern preferably on the furniture or if it is the bed you are focusing on, choosing animal print covers, would be appropriate. 

8. Woven baskets are the most common of wall hanging you can go for when trying to design interiors the Kenyan way. The come in different sizes and normally in black and browns but all in all they have quite interesting patterns to stir up your walls.

9. Textured walls is also a great way to decorate your interiors. Go  out of your way and create actual texture other than creating simulated texture for example using wall papers.

10. When most of your decoration entails tribal artworks, it is advisable to maintain a plain and pale wall to avoid the feeling of confusion that would be brought by having a patterned wall together with tribal artwork on the same design.

 











11. Lastly, your choice of color really matters, do not limit yourself to only using colors you've experimented with before. Go out of your way and try out new colors. Who knows, you will probably come up with an amazing color scheme.

6 THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT INDOOR PLANT DECOR

Growing houseplants is quite advantageous and several people have chosen to embrace this aspect in decorating their interiors. Apart from making your home look good, they also add detail and pull together the overal design. Indoor plants do make great decorative pieces; most furnishings are made of rigid surfaces and straight lines, but houseplants add the smoothness and curviness into the design.
Plants also give an inviting feeling and make your home feel 'lived'.
With the wide variety of leaf sizes, shapes, colour and texture, plants can be utilized in decorating just about any kind of room to achieve a beautiful end result. 
Plants also serve various design purposses;
They can be used to make a room appear larger, for instance if you want to bring out an illusion of a high ceiling you'll need a tall, slender plant like Dracaena marginata in one of the corners.
If you want to fill in dead corners, use a bushy plant like Ficus benjamina.
Another way you can make a room look larger is by placing your houseplant near a window where there is greenery outside, so that the indoors appear to be an extension of the outside.
On the other hand, you can use houseplants to make a room appear smaller. You can do this by bringing in a plant that is oversized for the room, or you can choose one that grows up then drapes.

So here are the 6 things no one will tell you about indoor plant decor:

1. CREATE FOCAL POINTS
  
Most house plants especially those that bloom, add to a room's decor when they're placed in the spotlight. You can place them at the foot or top of the staircase, fireplace mantels or even the entryways.

 















2. CREATE GROUPINGS
Cluster of houseplants add a decorative touch to certain areas of the room such as desks, pianos, fireplace mantels, credenzas, hutches, dressers and nightstands and in bathrooms next to sinks or bathtub decks.

3. CONSIDER PLANT STYLES

Usually, the type of plant you choose will determine the mood of that particular room. Some plants like orchirds lend an elegant, sensuous atmosphere to a room, while others like the rubber plant tend to give a room a more informal heavier feeling.
You should be keen when choosing plants and determine wether it will open up a room or make it more cosy. A bathroom for example calls for lighter plants.

4. CHOOSE YOUR CONTAINERS CAREFULLY

Except for hanging plants, vases are a visible element in indoor plant decor. Your choice of container will determine the overall design of the plant decor. 
You should ensure that the container's colour, design, shape, size and texture match the room decor and contribute to the atmosphere you are trying to create.


















5. TRY PLANTS ACCENTS

There is a wide variety of accesorires you can use with house plants to make them more decorative and to tie the overal design together.
They include plant sticks made of materials such as ceramic, wood and beads. 
You can also use several accents such as little birds, insects and butterflies. During the holidays, you can decorate with items like gourds, berries and red ribbons.

6. TIE A SPACE TOGETHER

Plants are normally used to create an intimate space. Flank a sofa with flowering plants and on the coffee table add a plant with similar colour, and the whole space will feel cosy and comfortable. 

 

9 AMAZING SMALL BEDROOM IDEAS TO TRY RIGHT NOW

Designing a small space can prove to be challenging to any interior designer. It is even much more complicated for any other person who wishes to decorate their own space. It's tough to fit all the basics (a bed, a desk, a closet into so little square footage).
Therefore, we have compiled 9 small bedroom designs to "rock your world" and give you an idea of how you can create amazing interiors. Enjoy your experience transforming your small bedroom into a magical 'den'.

 1. This first example features the colour blocking technique which comes in handy when you want to make a small room look bigger. One side of the walls has been painted aqua blue while the rest have been painted white. This colour scheme for the walls gives the room a hollow feel making it look bigger than it actually is. The orange lampshades and the blue pillows further expounds the idea of colour blocking.

2. Another idea for your small bedroom would be utilising stripes in one area of the room. It is much easier to incorporate this aspect on the carpet, It's also quite common. Stripes do help in making the room look 'lengthy' and much spaceous, therefore would be appropriate for a small bedroom.

 

 

3. Creating storage space in a small bedroom can be quite tricky for many people. However, it shouldn't be such a big deal because there are so many ideas you can incorporate in your space. This design has the storage space inbuilt with the bed as well as shelves on the wall.

Creating ample storage space for your small bedroom can be the start of making it look bigger.

 

 

4. This beroom design also utilizes space by creating and maximizing on storage space. You can also introduce a mirror, prefferably a large one, since the reflection makes the room appear larger. Apart from this, you can also introduce colour blocking to this design.

 

5. This is an ideal small bedroom that looks cosy and spaceous despite of its size. The shelves provide  good storage space while the choice of lights makes the room look comfortable and one is not likely to pay attention to the small size of the room.

   

6. This design incorporates the cool colours in its colour scheme, warm colours only appear on the books in the shelves which doesn't really make a difference. The monochrome colour scheme to some point makes this room look bigger apart from the storage compartments attached to the bed. The chair is of minimalist design which is appropriate in small bedroom designs.

7. When you're choosing a colour scheme for your small bedrooom, you do not have to go very far experimenting with a number of colours. You can decide to use just one neutral colour like white. White gives this room an illusion of being big and spaceous.

8. The lights in this small bedroom immediately draws attention to the viewers eye. This element of decoration is very important and in this case makes this bedroom look cosy and spaceous. You should consider the choice of lights when designing your small bedroom.

9. As mentioned before, storage space is quite vital when you're designing a small bedroom. This bedroom design has its bed fixed together with the drawers to save on space. Choice of colour also plays a huge role in making this design a success.

 

 

7 EXAMPLES OF HOW TO DISPLAY PHOTOS ON YOUR WALLS

Today we'll be showing you a lot of cool ideas and examples of how you can display family photos or artwork on your walls. 
It is very important to have fond memories of you and your loved ones close by, they always remind you of those fun moments you had with your friends and family.
We are going to feature several ideas of how you can organize these photos on your walls.
Photos are great because they brighten up the mood in your space as well as giving life to a blank wall. Don't hesitate to try this out.

1. One great idea but also common is to hung them on the wall beside the   stair case. You can choose to arrange them in such a way that they balance and counter balance each other to avoid a monotonous arrangement.

  



2. Stuck on how you can feature your wedding photos on your walls? Here's an idea of how you can go about that.

 




3. Black and white photos are classy and sleek. They have this 'je ne sais  quoi' when it comes to decorating interiors. They add flair to the already created design. At times, they do bring vibrance to the space being decorated depending on the level of contrast in the photos.


 

 4. Another way to arrange your photos creatively is to use this 'right angle' method. You begin by positioning two of your very large photos side by side and then you build up from there, adding the smaller photos upwards, downwards and horizontally.

5. The hallway is an ideal location of displaying your photographs and artworks. Apart from the fact that they'll be visible to everyone very easily they also add beauty and mood to the otherwise blank wall.






 6. This arrangement is somehow like a family tree, except that there's no order of who comes first then who follows. It's simply an arrangement of family photos organized in front of a wall paper or a wall painting.
Although it might be time consuming, it's worth trying out.






7. This is a fishing pole frame and as you can see, the improvisation has been achieved by using an actual fishing pole. It's an exquisite way of displaying your photos especially if fishing is in your list of hobbies. 
This design is also appropriate for an office dealing with fishing equipment or anything else to do with this particular hobby.

FURNITURE DESIGN FROM THE FUTURE

Futuristic furniture design is a way of seeing the future through talented designers. Although not so common, these designs are highly creative, as well as functional. They are one of the most spectacular trends in home decorating and furnishing, creating interior designs for people to live, work, rest etc.
Contemporary designs are the current trends; the popular ones at the moment and have been created by designers of modern living spaces.

We have put together 5 samples of these creative designs:

1. FROZEN WATER TABLE

 


















This table was designed by Zaha Hadid, her source of inspiration being frozen water. You do not have to question yourself how you will incorporate it into your interiors. It is simple and classy, and most of all...it goes with all the possible colour schemes.

2. MODERN ROCKING CHAIR

Do you love rocking chairs? Well, this might be it!! Finally, right? This is the modern interpretation of a rocking chair. The near circular form viewed from the side is what makes the design unique. It allows for the smooth movement of the chair without being a hindrance. The modern rocking chair is definitely a must have.

3. SARDANA BENCH

The sardana bench is normally made of one piece and placed around trees or columns of its existing space. It is an elegant design and can be incorporated in most areas of the living environment. You can also adjust the design to accommodate all types of trees. It can be placed in a garden or even in an indoor public space.

4. BUNK BEDS

This bunk bed design goes out the ordinary and apart from its aesthetic appeal, it utilizes space very well. It is simple and has very little detail to its design; It is also efficient in terms of utility. 

5. GARDEN EGG CHAIR

 
















This chair was designed by Hungarian Peter Ghyczy. He designed it in 1967/8 and it was one of his very first designs. The design incorporates features typical of the period: A space age look, UFO-like form, bright coloured plastic laquer, portability and the informal lounging quality of the low seat.