Riviera Homes & Interiors
HOWTO:
BE HAPPY AT HOME Let’s face it – we are all spending lots more time indoors and home improvements have never been so popular. We’ve got some great ideas to make your home a better place to be - to work, to study, to share family meals and to relax. Local businesses and tradespeople can help make your dream of the perfect home come true. >> Love Your Lounge
There is a wide range of quick fixes you can employ to make your lounge a much more appealing and relaxing place to be. A statement wall can add lots of glamour and will contrast well with neutral tones. Consider designer wallpaper and beautiful paints and if you can’t DIY then there are many local tradespeople who will give you the perfect finish. Once that’s done try some other easy ideas to transform your look: colourful rugs and bright cushions give a huge lift and strategically placed mirrors make any room seem larger. Getting your sofas re-covered in beautiful fabric and professionally plumped can make a world of difference - creative lighting will enhance your mood after the most fractious day. >> The Joy of
Lighting
Soft lighting in the lounge and throughout the house can transform any room, illuminating dark corners, highlighting a special painting or creating a soft mellow atmosphere. A modern chandelier can be a really eyecatching piece and standard lamps, small table lamps and wall-mounted lights are fun to choose and an easy way to add style and character to the home without a huge outlay. englishrivieramagazine.co.uk
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