Flooring

How can checking how easily a floor surface marks with a coin influence your choice?

Showrooms and samples always look perfect. But in real life, floors deal with dragged chairs, dropped cutlery, toys, pet claws and small stones under...

How can using runners in long corridors protect the main flooring underneath?

Long corridors naturally become “highways” in a home. Feet, pets, suitcases, toys with wheels – everything passes through the same narrow strip repeatedly. Over...

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How can using baskets in open storage keep things practical but still visually tidy?

Open shelves and cubbies are great for access, but...

How can mixing old furniture with a few modern pieces give a home more personality?

Rooms made entirely of brand-new, matching furniture sets can...

Why might placing two smaller lamps be better than one very bright overhead light in some rooms?

Overhead lights are practical, but they can be harsh....

Why is it helpful to leave some shelves partly empty instead of filling every inch?

There’s a natural urge to fill shelves – “if...

How can adding a tray on a coffee table turn loose items into a neat display?

Coffee tables naturally attract “stuff” – remotes, coasters, candles,...