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Thursday 31 December 2020

A MALAYSIAN INTERIOR DESIGNER IN LONDON

Hi everyone, 

For this month's topic, I would like to share with you the interview I did with Malaysian Business Magazine.




If you like to read the article, please see the images of the magazine pages included here.  Oh, you have just to scroll down this blog's page. Enjoy reading...




Could you share a little bit of background of yourself? 

On the personal level, I’m the youngest of six siblings with four elder sisters and one elder brother. I’ve been brought up in a family that is full of love and joy. On a professional level, I’m an interior designer with an MA credential, published author an interviewer, and also an illustrator. 


What is your current and latest projects? What should we look out for? 

I’m working on a domestic interior design scheme consultation project for a private client and engaged with my E-Design design service. I’m also finishing off my interior design book venture, so look out for the book this year! 


Why and when did you decide to reside in UK? Any specific reasons? 

I need to learn more about interior design, not only through practical experienced but through education and theory too, as simple as that. 

Still, let me take you down memory lane a little. Following my diploma graduation in Malaysia, when I was 19 years old, I was involved in preparing a curtain design as a backdrop for a formal government conference. For one reason or another one part of the curtain wasn’t ready on time, to make things worse the Malaysian Prime Minister at that time (and now he is back in power again) was due to be sitting in front of that particular curtain drop! You could imagine how I felt to have to come up with a solution as soon as possible. What a drama it seemed at the time! It was eventually resolved, the team worked our magic! It was a good learning process for me. 

Nevertheless, I always knew someday I will further my study… So, I decided to further my education in The United Kingdom. This is because Britain’s history means that its influence is felt around the world and its creative industries are world beating. You are free in whatever you do, to express yourself creatively. 

I moved to the UK in September 1991 and continued my design studies all the way to the MA qualification. I had help from my father who provided the funding. I was also lucky to get endorsements from two of our local education sectors for different years/periods during my education which ended up as a full scholarship. 

The other reasons were that my father travelled globally with his work and I’ve been inspired by his journeys abroad and his wonderful experiences. Two of my sisters have subsequently lived in the US and the UK. So, I said it’s my turn! 

After I graduated from the University, I managed to get a job as an Interior Designer. While working full time I also managed to do some freelance interior design work. The rest is history. 


What makes you decide on being an interior designer? Has it always been your dreams since you were young? 

This is the story… I love beautiful things and love things to look in order! So, when I was 10 years old I started to love anything related to design but only when I was 14 years old the desire to become an interior designer was stronger. However, interior design was a third career option! 

I wanted to become a veterinarian at first once upon a time! Simply because I love animals, my first pet was a duckling, actually lots of them. Because my father travels a lot for work and to further his education, I had to let go of my ducks due to having to relocate abroad. When we returned to Malaysia I found a new love of tropical fish and had a huge fish tank as a birthday gift. I enjoyed viewing the aquarium display at the vet/animal hospital and borrowed their ideas and transferred the display with my own touch into my aquarium. Following that, I wondered what other spaces I could transform. 

The design ambition then took off then. At school, I chose subjects that are related to design. At home, I was always re-arrange the furniture of the house. My mother was usually thrilled with the transformation however sometimes it was not to her liking! And, finally of course the university qualifications. 






As a local designer living abroad, it must be difficult to compete in a heavily saturated industry? How do you cope with this and succeed? 

Design is a subjective subject… It may be difficult for some and easy for others. It is all about your work and experiences. I manage to deliver my work professionally to clients and to any organizations that I’m contracted with. Originality, good knowledge, and persistence is the key to succeed in this industry. Oh, also LUCK! 





What would you say, your style is when it comes to interior design? 

My style is fresh, warm, luxurious, and contemporary with an arty twist providing laid-back glamour with bespoke artwork and furnishings. I’m known for creating easy to live with modern schemes through my lively, playful, and sensual approach. I believe that with a little careful planning, design classics and budget can be combined to dazzling effect. In all my work there is a focus on statement styling. This styling makes use of colours, textures, and collectables as well as an awareness of good lighting that defines a space and creates different moods. 


That being said, do you often incorporate Malaysian symbols or motifs into your design? If so, why? 

For me, it is all about my clients’ design brief and budget. If they wish to have the ‘Malaysian’ look I will deliver that to them. I’m not a designer that will force a certain look into my clients’ home or business’. Still, I have my own style and I will inject my own touches into my design which came from my background, ethnically, experiences, and knowledge in the field. Each detail from the paint colours to products that have been proposed for the design will have a reason why they have been selected. 


Could you tell us about “Donna Summer The Thrill Goes On - A Tribute” what inspires you to write this book? 

My book started as a hobby in 1997, a compilation of data on the American star. As I accumulated more and more information I began to record it all on my laptop from January to July 1999. But it was only in late 2008 that I asked myself “I wonder what will happen if...” and that was it - ‘All Systems Go’! 

The book is a special and personal tribute from me to the late Donna Summer. It is the first book produced in the UK about Donna Summer’s musical journey. The publication is especially aimed at readers who wish to know more about Summer’s music and for anybody that loves popular music, it provides a musical timeline for Donna Summer’s work. New fans will love it. Do you wonder what she was like in the studio and what she thought of the songs given to her? How her recordings came to production? What song is the most played on UK radio stations? What do experts think of Summer’s earlier European songs? This is all in the book. But if readers are looking for ‘gossip’ then this book is not for them. This publication is about her music, her ups and downs, and her many achievements. What made Donna Summer get to the top and stay there? Do you see her as just the ‘Queen Of Disco’ or did she have more to offer? I deliver all this to my readers. Frankly, you can’t satisfy every fanatical fan but, so far, the feedback has been great. And yes, the late Donna Summer was aware of the endeavor. The book was written before she passed away and I made the decision not to edit it – it remains as a tribute to her work, and she remains with us through her work. I’m thrilled that the paperback version was the winner for ‘The People’s Book Awards’ for October 2014 in the UK. In June 2018 the special 4th e-Book edition was released under my own label through Amazon worldwide. 





What is your mission going forward? In terms of both interior design and writing? Will there be any interesting projects in the pipeline? 

Everything! Research, observation, and learning from others are important as part of going forward. Such as a visit to different countries learning about their cultures, arts, designs, and architecture. Places that I have been such as museums, restaurants, clubs and boutique hotels, or even store visits give me a lot of ideas, thinking how the design works in that environment and through products that I have seen how I would develop a creative idea that will work for a project of similar brief. For my writing; reading design subjects and other topics of publications is crucial. There are various styles of writing and presentations that have been published for me to learn from. As for interesting projects… watch this space! 


What do you think about interior design scene in Malaysia? What are your hopes for interior design industry in Malaysia? How can this industry progress in the future? 

Malaysian designers can learn and observe a lot from other countries' creative developments. Because we are very open for that! But it is still a growing market. 

However, I could not help noticing that some interior design work in Malaysia, mostly for residential developments, is simply copied, cut and pasted from other sources. I’m not saying Malaysia is bad, but it certainly needs more work and interior designers should be more confident and creative in showcasing themselves commercially and personally instead of just lifting it from some home magazines or design websites! 

To progress in the industry is to be original and unique, to portray the country’s multi-cultural heritage and craftsmanship rather than just promote foreign styles. Use new technology yet embrace and preserve our existing historical architecture and interior design. Do not simply demolished or disregard something because it is old. Because some of these designs are unique and could be reused and relived in for another world to admire for many years to come. 

Thank you.








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Wednesday 30 September 2020

THE WOW FACTOR USING PATTERN & COLOUR IN YOUR HOME


Happy September to all my Design Desire readers!

It’s a new season and it’s autumn, and a lot of people have plans in their diaries. Some of us might want to re-decorate our home or even thinking of injecting a fresh look into the interior design of the home. 

For this issue of interior design tips, I will talk about how we can incorporate pattern and colour into your home. Some of you may be afraid to express yourselves by creating the ‘SAFE LOOK’ to please others. So, let’s just think of ‘YOU’ and get the ‘WOW’ factor in your home. So, follow me on a journey with regards to the subject and have a look at some photographic examples I have selected for you.






PATTERN 

There are many ways we can incorporate patterns into our homes, from wall treatments, furniture, rugs, soft furnishings and accessories. Firstly, do remember that the pattern should be suitable for all your moods and occasions. Once you have decided on the pattern, work on the scheme for the rooms you are designing. Most of us use walls as a focal point by using wallpaper with floral, graphic and even textured designs to create an impact. Some may use their own creativity to create a pattern on a wall as an artwork. Tailor-made wallpaper commissioned by a designer, or even by you in some cases,is an interesting way to create an individual look. These are not novel methods, as wall pattern decoration dates way back to the Ancient Egyptian and Roman times. In those days walls were painted to create a story and make statements, not only for decoration. Besides using wallpaper and bespoke wall treatments, you can also incorporate patterns in your furniture. For example, a sofa can be produced in a matching pattern fabric with the wallpaper or the curtains in your home. However, you do not have to create a matching soft furnishing scheme in the room. Curtains or blinds can be used alone with an elaborate pattern to make a statement in your design scheme. The pattern, the weight of the fabric and the texture will provide a different look. In the Victorian period they used fabric designs to get a certain look and also for practical reasons to cover windows to keep in heat, maintain privacy and keep out light. Using floor coverings such as carpets or rugs is another way to introduce pattern into the home. These floor treatment designs have evolved over the years. New carpets and rugs have been produced with attractive and modern designs and also interesting textures. Finally, you can use accessories to add pattern. For example, a mirror with an attractive decorative frame will add another focus of interest to a wall. Another example of how to create patterns is to use artworks of differing sizes displayed together on a wall. Free standing individual vases or any art objects can also be used to add pattern to a room design. 


COLOUR 

We use colour palettes in many ways and colour has different meanings in different cultures. Colour forms a vital part of our environment and we use this in all aspects of design and decoration. Colour adds individuality and can also make a dramatic statement in your home. It can give the impact you wanted in a particular room. However, some of you may just go with neutral colour schemes in designing your rooms, which is fine, but do use an accent colour with cushions, throws or artwork. Here I will mention a few choices of colour for you to consider. A different mood can be created by selecting the favourite colour of your choice. The room could look sexy, calm and warm. If you want a romantic feel then red is the colour.

The colour is bold, represents heat, passion and love, which promotes excitement and action! Red is the most powerful of colours. There are of course many different tones of red. For a calmer room, green would be ideal. It is a universal colour and represents nature. Green is a soothing and uplifting colour. Yellow produces a warm feeling and leaves a satisfying impression. It is the colour of light, lively and stimulating and adds a summery feel to a room. These are just some examples of how the use and choice of colours can have a real impact on the mood and atmosphere in a room. 




COLOR AND PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS 

The recommendations here will be for wall treatments. Every year new colours are introduced. You can also create the colour of your choice by having sample pallets. Many paint shops and DIY stores will custom mix the colour to your brief and this creation will be a one-off bespoke colour which creates that individual look in your home. Neutral colours are always very popular as they avoid bold statements and avoid personalizing a room too much. It is easier to please an individual with neutral colours. For example, some of you may use safe pastel colours just because you are thinking of selling your home, thinking of putting your property onto the market even though you just moved in! However, if you intend to live somewhere for some time just remember - it is your home! So be bold, brave and yes, go crazy and use the colour palettes that you like and work within the room to compliment the furniture and accessories of the room. Experiment with colours such as red, brown, green, yellow, silvers and greys, and use accessories to compliment the colour. As for pattern, floral designs still dominate but there are designs that represent the floral motif in a graphic style. Try and look at some graphics design wallpaper or fabric. If you want to create a matching scheme, look for soft furnishing suppliers that feature wallpaper and fabric collections that have been produced to complement one another. If you want the wild look use clashing mismatched prints and weaves to give the crazy but stylish look. Do not worry, a good interior designer will be able to bring out what is in your mind and what you need no matter what your preference is. At times let’s mix up the two looks because there are so many fresh and outstanding new designs available to date. 


FOR THIS YEAR...

So many predictions going on every year! I personally say this is a very subjective topic. If you wish to follow the trend, I say use them only as a tool for your home design. The function of a room and personal choice will play key roles in choosing the design concept for a room. Black, white or grey are regularly hailed as the new ‘must have’ colours, but bright colours such as red, orange, green and yellow will always be popular if you are looking to make a statement. However, neutral and subtle colours are still a popular choice for many people. With regards to pattern, fabrics and wallpapers are produced in new designs every year. Floral designs still dominate, with a twist of graphical elements and touches of exciting colours. Graphic design patterns are increasingly popular. Experiment with textured patterns that will provide you with three dimensional looks, either with fabric or wallpaper. Research carefully and decide what really compliments the design brief and your personal tastes. 










HOME DESIGN TIPS 

It is all about good research and sometimes help from a qualified interior designer. With pattern, do not start by throwing everything at your home! Use it step by step and understand the functional and practical aspects of the pattern. Choose a focal point to introduce pattern, for example a wall, curtains, furniture or a few accessories. Do not clutter the room with too many diverse patterns. Work within the pattern of your choice and develop the concept by introducing some elements from the pattern into the room. Colour is important in-home design as often it is used to create different zones within a room, especially if you have a large open plan layout. Colour also makes an individual statement and can create different moods in your home. We are spoilt for choice with endless possibilities. New colours come out each season. However, to avoid any colour catastrophes in your home, choose carefully. Use chart pallets or use a simple colour wheel and paint a small area with a few colours of your choice and select the colour that works for you and the room. Take account of all aspects of the room, from the furniture and soft furnishings to the accessories that you are going to display in the room. All have to complement one another. Finally, don’t be afraid to ‘borrow’ any ideas from a book or any publication you have seen. But remember do not copy. Try to introduce your own ‘WOW’ factor to produce that individual look within each room in your home but remember that no one has a monopoly on ideas and very few ideas or styles are genuinely new, but usually developments or variations of styles that have been around for a long time. Always consider how your chosen pallets work together. The one key is to work with what you need and what suits your individual style and also the look of your home. So, enjoy the journey!





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Monday 31 August 2020

4 CHEAP WAYS TO TURN YOUR STUDENT ROOM FROM DULL TO DAZZLING

Hi there, I hope you are well.

So, Design Desire is back... It's April 2020 and as we all know it's time for some of your kids will be starting their new life to further their studies and some may have to move away from home. 

So, on today's topic, I will be sharing some great tips on how to turn student's room from dull to dazzling effect... taken from my interview with Hot Courses.




As written by Hot Courses:

"We spoke to Nik Ramli, an interior designer based in the UK who has won many awards and designed the homes of celebrities, and some of the country’s interesting properties.


Nik gives some top tips to decorate student rooms, especially when you’re on a tight budget with little space to play with."




Tip #1

Put up posters in the bedroom. They can be posters of your favourite pop stars or sceneries. Brighten up the room and bring it to life with flowers and plants. Choose those that are suitable for indoors and need little tending to – you might find it tricky looking after them whilst juggling between busy classes.


Tip #2

Many students end up putting their luggage on top of the wardrobe. Where else could you hide it? If you’re lucky, you could fit it underneath the bed, but sometimes, even that space is needed for something else! So, to make sure that the top of your wardrobe doesn’t look untidy with a big luggage sitting on top of it, get a nice fabric, stick blue tags on it and let it drop from the ceiling to the top of your wardrobe. In that way, your luggage is concealed behind the fabric! It also adds a little colour to the room!


Tip #3

Let’s face it – a student room fits a single bed, a study table, a chair, and at a squeeze a side table. What happens when friends come over for a little study discussion or for a movie session? To make your place more comfortable, turn your bed into a sofa. Buy lush, thick, rich fabrics and cover your bed. Get loads of cushions and scatter them all over the bed. The bed now looks just like a luxurious inviting sofa – great for your group of friends to relax on for a little movie and popcorn treat.


Tip #4

Student rooms smell! In between studying and finishing assignments, many students end up eating their food in their bedrooms too. And sometimes, all the smell from the nasi goreng, curry or ikan bilis linger in the room. Get rid of those smells and use candles and air freshener. Not only will different scents stimulate different moods, but you’ll also feel more comfortable.




ADVICE

And finally, a word of advice. All the best to students and other aspiring interior designers. Remember, it’s important to talk to lecturers and friends. Don’t be afraid that people might copy your ideas. Because if someone did that, it only goes to show that you’re good! Do a lot of research – use local resources like your state libraries, museums, galleries and exhibitions. Being creative and having an open mind are two essential traits you need to be a successful interior designer.


Saturday 4 July 2020

DESIGN FOR DIVERSITY


Hello everyone...

For this month's blog, I have something different to share. 

Here you go... Enjoy reading.

As an Asian interior designer, I have always been aware of the political issues with religion, race, and more up to date events with regards to ‘Black Lives Matter’.



However, with my experiences in the creative industries and my life throughout living in Malaysia, The Philippines, and the United Kingdom, this situation within the design industry has not been acknowledged. Due to my name, religion, presentation and look… I have too experienced this issue in the industry – Not fitting in! It is time to end the silence.

Let’s all take responsibility to start to change.

The design industry has not had an open door to everyone yet, but some are leading the way. But not many. We can clearly see this on their websites…

So, I’m glad and delighted to support the ‘Design For Diversity’ pledge. I know this is a fantastic idea and a good place to start.

Why and what is it for?

Well, it is an initiative to open up the interior design profession to be more diverse and inclusive. Also, to stop the silence. This campaign will keep the conversation and awareness going of the lack of representation of different ethnic candidates in the business.

This awareness is a great creative idea and pledge to encourage diversity. I’m thrilled to offer my support in any way I can.

I’m fully committed in choosing to work with individuals and businesses regardless of race, faith, colour, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. I have been working within a diverse environment since I started my career in the industry in the 1990s.

So, to all the campaigners let’s not just simply present this logo on our websites, but continue to be aware and to talk about the issue in our sites, and on all our social media platforms. Let’s turn our words into actions.



NIK A RAMLI SAYS:

No to racism, prejudice, bullying, and discrimination of any kind.

I will continue to voice the subject matter in the interior design business in my social media platforms.

So, designers let’s take the pledge and support one another.

Thank you ‘Design For Diversity' for the inspiration. Surely positive change is on its way!



Nik A Ramli
5th July 2020






DESIGN FOR DIVERSITY

THE PLEDGE
By placing the Design For Diversity sticker on our website, we undertake to uphold the following:

VISIBILITY
We pledge that our channels – our websites, blogs and social media – will at all times endeavour to include people of every colour and gender and sexuality.

OPPORTUNITY
We pledge to seek out Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to interview for roles that arise in our businesses. We will always hire the best person for the job, but we will endeavour to bring more diverse candidates through the process. We stop short of positive discrimination and we reject tokenism.

ACCESSIBILITY
We pledge that any events we hold – be they panel discussions or talks, dinners, receptions, or media events – will endeavour to include people of all colours and genders.











Updated on 14th July 2020





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Saturday 27 June 2020

HOME & DECO 3 QUESTIONS WITH NIK A RAMLI

Hi, my Design Desire readers... 

How are you today? If you're feeling good, I love to share this information with you all... 




"Music inspires this interior designer." according to Home & Decor Malaysia, so check it out, everyone... 👇


Me with my music biography book 'Donna Summer The Thrill Goes On - A Tribute'


H&D:
Tell us a little bit about your background.


N:
I was born in Malaysia. I received a BTEC National Diploma at Bradford and IIkley Community college in the United Kingdom and a Diploma in interior design in Malaysia. I also obtained both BA (Hons) Degree and MA in interior design at the De Montfort University, United Kingdom.


Living Room Mood Board





Photographs of my freelance work with Black Box Interiors
for Safestay Holland Park 



H&D:
How did you develop a passion for interior design?


N:
It was through a birthday gift, an aquarium, that I gained an interest in interior design. I still have the aquarium. It’s used only as a decoration now. It’s designed to feature an eclectic theme with a little vintage wooden house and a few safari toys.

Going back to the topic on how I first developed an interest in interior design, I recalled enjoying looking at an aquarium in a vet’s clinic. I borrowed their ideas and then added my own touches. That was when I begin to wonder how many other spaces I could transform. At the age of 14, I started re-arranging the furniture in the house.


Picture credit: ADG'S Goldfish Aquarium


H&D:
How does music and writing inspire you as an interior designer?


N:
Music has been part of my life since I bought my very first EP in 1975. I listen to certain types of music when I’m writing or working on a design project. It provides me with the inspiration I need.









Visit my music collection blog



My all-time favourite Jazz Legend Miss Nina Simone 



My all-time favourite Bollywood soundtrack and movie 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat'



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Saturday 30 May 2020

THRIFT! HOME FACELIFT WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK


Hi everyone...


You good? 😉 If you are... why not join me here and perhaps read this article... (Article first published in DUNIA print magazine, Winter 2017 Edition) taken from my column in the magazine 👍


Picture credit: Dunia Magazine


It is now coming to the middle of the year… and a lot of people have plans in their diaries. Some might want to re-decorate their home and give it a new facelift. However, many will be wondering how to make it look beautiful without spending too much cash, especially in the current economic situation.


Thrifty Scheme!

The idea of the thrifty facelift is to be smart! A lot of people start to realise that expensive purchases are not always essential. So, avoid the pressure of keeping up with others and with the current trends and this will help keep the bills down.


Thrifty Facelift

Get creative, be wild and BOLD! Make a list of which areas in the home you would like to facelift.

There is a lot you can do. The scheme is not only about cheap investing. Do spend more on one item you like. This is a better way to spend your cash than the false economy of buying too many inexpensive goods you’re not too keen on.


A) Wall Treatments

Get some ideas by visiting high-end showrooms and get some samples of the wallpaper that you like. Then find another wallpaper within your budget and try to match it as best you can to have an alternative wall covering that will provide the look you want to achieve.

Be ‘BOLD’ by using your wall as a giant scrapbook! Use a colour scheme that will complement the room concept. You can use postcards, even your photographs, extra cuts of wallpaper, magazines page cuts, even fabric samples are suitable to be placed on the wall. You can even make a photocopy and enlarge these cuts and place onto the wall. But do maintain some sort of order in the scheme to avoid it looking messy.

These methods I have mentioned are also good at hiding any defects on the wall such as cracks and holes and also un-even plastering.


B) Window Treatments

Curtain designs and styles come and go. Some people prefer to use blinds to dress the windows, some may just let the windows look naked and this is the ultimate thrifty solution…however, the window will look dull. But this is only suitable if your windows are not easily seen by the public.

If you are thinking of making your windows look interesting I would suggest you dress them up with curtains. If you don’t wish to spend a lot of money on a curtain, I would recommend using eyelets. The style allows you not to use too much fabric and no extra money needs to be spent on hooks and rings for hanging the curtains. All you need is a nice-looking pole within your budget.

Another economical way of making the window look exciting is by recycling old fabrics. Use old duvet covers, lace table covers, even throws that you may not use anymore. If you have enough fabric to cover all your windows that is fantastic, on the other hand most of the time the fabric is not enough to curtain all your windows. So, I would suggest be brave and use your imagination to use a variety of different fabric designs to cover the windows. Do not be afraid this will give a great impact to the window treatment. Try to balance the pattern or colour of the chosen recycled fabrics. Lastly, if your curtains are plain and you wish to get the wow factor without spending too much cash, liven the curtain up by bordering it with something special or extravagant.


C) Furniture – Display Storage

You can invest in a nice storage unit, ready assembled or modular systems for the living room. The unit that you love can be taken to a new home or even moved to a different area of the home. This is another way to have a new scheme in your home from time to time without spending more cash.

However, if you do not need to buy a new unit, there are many ways to update the look of existing furniture in your home. For example, re-sand the furniture and re-coat it with a different veneer or varnish. A wide selection of varnishes is available in many DIY stores. Pick and choose the ones suitable to the scheme of the room. Re-paint the unit and apply another coat of different paint and then use fine wire wool, rub off some of the area and finish it with a wax to give a new appearance to the unit.


D) Accessorising The Room

Your imagination can go wild in this department. A few well-chosen items can always provide the extra touch to your home facelift.

You can splurge or save money depending on the scheme of the room. Spend money and invest on a beautiful rug for example. Mixing an expensive item with more economical purchases can make a whole room look high class.

Save some cash by making your own bespoke cushions by using new fabrics or existing material from your bed sheets, clothes, even an old pair of curtains. You can give a ‘COSY’ feel to the room by making your own throws. Other example includes updating photograph frames, mirror frames and picture frames. Sand them, re-paint or even re-vanish and this will provide you with a fresh new look.


Conclusion

There are so many ways you can give your home a facelift without breaking the bank. In this article I have mentioned just a few ideas to get you started.

Remember we are all eager to create a new look for our homes and it is easy to overlook the good points of what we already have in our homes. By adopting a few ideas from glossy magazines, interior design books and TV shows you can add a little glamour to your home. We all want beautiful things but without the high price tag!

However, the odd relatively expensive item also can be a worthwhile investment. But by creating your own bespoke items and reworking existing pieces of furniture in your home you will end up with one-off designs – your own unique piece of work!

Making the most of what you already have can be a less stressful and more THRIFTY way of making your home more attractive and glamorous.

Now you are ready to give your home the ‘FACELIFT’ the ‘THRIFTY’ way!


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Article edited on 7th July 2020


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