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Will Sandford is a Sydney based designer, entrepreneur, blogger and contributor on interior design and ecology blogs. Besides that, he is also interested in home improvement combined with green technology. In his spare time, Will enjoys surfing and rock climbing. He is also a regular contributor to SmoothDecorator.com and WHYTTmagazine.com
Although it may seem like a stressful thing to worry about, making a safe environment for your kids can actually be quite a fun task. It's not really about dangers lurking at every corner, nor do you have to feel pressured to turn your home upside down - it's all about a little common sense, a lot of love, and nice ideas that will help you make a beautiful, nurturing space for your little one.
Everybody wants their home to be a safe haven for themselves and their family. However, very few are aware that we actually have plenty of hazardous materials lying around in our homes. While hazardous materials are a health issue as is, when you try to dispose of them in the wrong way, they become an environmental issue as well.
If you're a woman managing a small business or a work-at-home mum, you should make sure to design your office in such a way to boost your productivity and satisfaction with what you're doing. So, in order to help you with this, we've prepared a list of some useful advice on this topic.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for a healthy office environment. However, as modern buildings have become more efficient, they have also become more airtight, increasing the potential for poor IAQ. In a 2015 collaborative study by Harvard T.H.
In fact, some recent studies have shown that more than 55 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for a service or product if a company is environmentally-friendly. Furthermore, according to a study from 2013, 71 percent of Americans research whether a company is green before they make a purchase.
Spring symbolizes renewal, prosperity and transformation. While these processes occur outdoor spontaneously, when it comes to the interior, you need to make them happen. Chances are that winter has brought its moody hues and cool appearance into your home. With the arrival of spring, it is time to change that, and introduce the transformative character of this season into your home.
Sick building syndrome, also known as building-related illness, is a controversial subject shrouded in mystery, hearsay, and conflicting arguments. The fact that there are no diagnostic tests and specific treatments for it stirs even more confusion. What is clear, though, is that many people seem to succumb to illnesses as the result of exposure to...
What do you think of when someone says "air pollution"? Probably car emissions and smog. We often think of our homes as a shelter from these harmful toxins, but are they truly safe? Most of them are not, because of the indoor pollution which can be much worse than the outdoor.
Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make. Unfortunately, that investment goes way beyond what you see on the property's price tag. These other expenses often catch home buyers off guard, particularly if this is their first "field trip" into real estate.
If you are looking for interior design ideas for luxury seaside homes then this is the article for you! Discover color palette ideas, key areas to be sure to focus on and more in this ultimate design guide to creating the perfect luxury coastal home.