Kitchen Lighting – Brilliant Ideas – 10 steps to create a You-ser friendly kitchen, Step 5

Lighting can make a considerable difference to the presentation and functionality of a kitchen. Designing a high quality energy efficient lighting system that takes advantage of both natural and electric sources and incorporates the right lighting controls is extremely important. There are certain rules to build a proper lighting system, yet, no kitchen is the same, therefore there’s an unlimited possibility to express yourself. Continue reading

10 Steps to create a You-ser Friendly Kitchen – Step 4 – Establishing a Budjet

Renovating a kitchen can be the most expensive project you have ever done. It’s really difficult to cut corners because it’s not possible to do without a stove or a refrigerator. Establishing the budget will help you to identify what’s important for you. Decide what you are going to spend and work with this number. Continue reading

10 steps to create a you-ser friendly kitchen – Step 2 – Planning Kitchen Layout

Kitchen layout: mystery revealed.

You know exactly what type of cabinets you want and what refrigerator you are going to buy. You chose the color of your walls and material for the counter. But organizing it all in your room can turn into a very difficult task. What’s worse is that once the appliances and the cabinets are installed it could become close to impossible to change it, any mistake can turn into a very expensive new project. Just think what is involved: the electrical work, plumbing, the cabinets. Well you better do it right the first time around. Read our guide to kitchen layout and making it work in your kitchen. Continue reading

10 steps to create a YOU-ser friendly kitchen – Step 1

Kitchen is one of the most important rooms in our homes. It’s where we spend the most time and where we prepare our meals, eat, and even entertain. It also tends to be one of the most expensive rooms to remodel. To make it right it requires a lot of planning. Even simple mistakes can be very costly to fix. Doesn’t matter if your kitchen is big or small, modern or traditional, the ground work is the same. It comes down to the layout, appliances and lighting. These 10 steps will take you through the process of creating an amazing kitchen just for you. Continue reading

Alberto Pinto and his beautiful Rio de Janeiro Home

Interior Designer Alberto Pinto is a well-known artist with a long list of famous clients. His four-bedroom apartment on Ipanema, the Rio de Janeiro beach, is a wonderful home that was featured in the Architectural Digest’s Homes & Spaces.

Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo

Spa-ing your bathroom in 5 easy steps

Going to a spa is synonymous with getting taken care of, with comfort and pampering. Who said you can’t have it all right in the comfort of your own home? You definitely deserve it. Continue reading

Minimalist home: 7 simple steps to build a minimalist home

“Less is more”… this is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a minimalist home. Minimalism means simplicity of style which is anything but simple. If clean lines and simple geometric shapes attract you, and you hate clutter in your home, minimalistic style is for you. Here are 7 steps to build Continue reading

Bathroom evolution: Ultra Modern Bathroom Design

Streamlined and minimalist aesthetics of ultra modern design create a very clean look that is easy to maintain and gives you a lot of comfort without sacrificing functionality. These 5 steps will give your bathroom an instant modernistic lift:
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