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 I like looking for ways to make home decor more interesting, and out of the box, and throw rugs are just that, an extra that you can use to further express your personal style. Throw rugs or blankets add patterns, colour and of course a feeling of warmth particularly now that Nairobi is very cold so you can use the throw rugs to keep warm during the day without needing to get into your bed. And the beauty about throw rugs is that they aren't too complicated to find. You can make do with a big, warm shawl or maasai blankets and if you want to feel luxurious, you can add a faux fur throw to your bed or couch. How to use throw rugs Use them to protect your seats, especially if  you have light coloured seats and children Place a colourful throw on the backs of your seat to add colour to neutral furniture or an upholstered headboard Drape a throw across the end of your bed making the bedroom look more personal For a warm, cozy, relaxed feel, drape a throw rug on your cou...

Before I became keen on decor, that is before I got my own living space, I thought mirrors were only useful in the bathroom or on the inside of a wardrobe so that I could use them while getting ready. But as I started reading more and more blogs, I learned that mirrors can also be used decoratively. What are the benefits of using mirrors while decorating? Mirrors reflect light making your rooms appear brighter.  They open up spaces making smaller rooms appear larger Mirrors enhance decor by reflecting and emphasizing views, colours from art and adjacent walls What sort of mirrors should you use for decorating?  You can use any style of mirror while decorating. The shape and size will be determined by the space where you want to put the mirror. Larger mirrors will look great on wider walls whereas narrower and smaller mirrors will look good on smaller/narrower walls and surfaces. How do I use mirrors while decorating? To make smaller rooms appear  Place...

Growing up walls were one colour throughout the house, a shade of white. If you were lucky then maybe you'd get one bedroom with blue walls and the other with pink walls. But now, it's absolutely possible to have not just one but a statement wall in every room of your house. What is a statement wall? A statement wall is a bold, striking feature on your wall that stands out in your home or office. It starts a conversation. A statement wall can be full of colour or print depending on your preference. Useful tips for creating statement walls You can create a statement wall by simply painting one wall a contrasting colour from the rest of the walls in any particular room for example red, black, dark blue. yellow, etc. Either paint on or use wall paper to get the desired look. Statement walls can be used to add colour to an otherwise plain room, especially if your furnishings are plain. Prints are also a fun way to make a statement. Choose between stripes, floral print...

 I have been working from home for almost three years now and I must say, creating a home office has become a necessity. I am in need of a place, not too big, where I can have all my work tools within reach. I also think a home office would help me focus more on work, you know, put me in the zone.  As a freelancer, it's very easy to spend the whole day in bed, in my pyjamas, typing away, answering phone calls and from time to time, playing with baby girl. In my opinion, a home office will not only help me get more organized in terms of where I put my stuff, it will also help increase productivity. As such, I have been scouring Pinterest for ideas on how to style a desk in a home office. I am impartial to lighter set-ups, you know all-whites, or lighter colours. They feel so clean and organized. But I am also in love with darker pieces like a dark wall with a lighter table or darker table set up in a lighter room. I like a clear desk with space for my laptop, notebook and...