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.
With the new year underway, many are looking to the interior design trends of 2015 to inspire new kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms. However, the new year doesn't just bring about ideas for indoors.
In fact, the Garden Media Group recently released its annual report for the future year's outdoor design trends. One such trend was that a muted, rustic look is set to become hot in 2015. Want to try a rustic look for your own garden/patio area?
We've all been there. The family is growing, or you want a new tenant in the house to ease living costs. Without additional bedrooms inside the home itself, however, this prospect is either impossible or extremely costly.
Don't worry, there is another way. Do you have an under- or disused garage? Converting an existing space like that is far more cost effective than building entirely new rooms on a house.
Here are some renovation and interior decorating ideas to help you with your project.
Recommendations for your home's colour palette is always the talk of the town. Use this colour here, splash a little of that there.
However, not nearly enough love gets given to actual pallets – as in, the small wooden structures that are used to carry heavy shipments.
When you are renovating a home, or building an entirely new one, often loads of bricks, whiteware or other heavy goods will arrive on a wooden pallet, get dumped on your lawn and then left in your care. Don't just chop them up into firewood, however.
The problem with buying a new home is that you are moving into somebody else's colour choices, which may not suit you very well. Also, often these properties are designed with very bland, neutral paint schemes in order to appeal to a wider audience.
A blank, stale wall is the scourge of many interior designers, especially in a large room. Even if the colour is nice, a large empty space can make an otherwise stimulating room into something dull, boring and – worst of all – sterile.
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