Designing Your Lifestyle: Recent Episodes
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5-min weekly quick tips on decor, design, renovation and self-care. Ideas to get you dreaming and planning because what you surround yourself with matters. New episodes every Thursday.
Your living room is one of the most important rooms and space where the family gathers or a personal space you get to relax comfortably in after a long day with your feet up. Every home owner expects new things in their home, but more often than not, space, budget and practicality gets in the way. In today's podcast, get some tips on must-haves when you’re making decor plans for the living room. Get in touch with us at hi@decorworks.me
We all love our kitchen appliances, or at least we should because they make our lives a lot easier, by storing our food and creating a low temperature, washing our dishes or cooking our meals. No doubt, kitchen appliances need to be cleaned and maintained, if not dirt and grease creates a welcoming environment for all kinds of bacteria and pests. And trust us, if you forget about the regular cleaning at least once, it starts to add up. The grease has a tendency to stick to almost all kinds of surfaces, and if you leave it be for a few days, chances are you won’t be able to remove it that easily. And since we’ve seen many people go through all this cleaning battles, we decided to gather these tips, which will help you take proper care of your kitchen appliances. Get more cleaning tips in this week's podcast or get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
Decorating your walls is often the last thing someone will consider when updating the home or office, but custom-designed wall panels not only add personality to a boring white space, but can become a focus for more dramatic lighting features. Listen to this week's podcast for more ideas, or get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
Are you planning to renovate your bathroom? To turn your bathroom more spa-like, there’s no doubt you’ll need to install a bathtub. They come in various shapes and sizes to suit your requirements and budget, so where do you start?
Today’s modern bathroom is a perfect mix of design, functionality and relaxation. It is a place to relax and enjoy solitude from our hectic lifestyles. Somewhere you can create your own sanctuary. You can trust a hot soak in the bathtub to relieve you from stress. So isn’t it time to reward yourself with that perfect bathtub? The possibilities are endless. Take a listen to today's podcast for more ideas or write to us at hi@decorworks.me
The toilet has come a long way, and nowadays there are a wide range of styles and functions available, so digging a little deeper will ensure you get the best model that will last you for some time. When you're budgeting for a bathroom renovation, thinking about the toilet is often the last thing on anyone's mind compared to the other vanity items. After all, a little time spent on researching for the right toilet goes a long way when your toilet can last you 10 or more years. In today's podcast, we list some basic thing to bear in mind, and if you have more questions, please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
Carpets can give any space in your home that personal touch in your home decor. However, before you pass up the idea of carpets because you think it’s too hard to maintain, here are some tips to guide you on how to maintain and clean your carpet.
It’s true, every day dirt, dust, pollutants, germs, stains are all around the home. Carpet tops trap any soil, pollen, airborne dust mites, pet hair, food particles and other dust particles generated from foot traffic of your family. These contaminants can build up in carpet fibres that can cause general deterioration of your carpet. Listen more on today's podcast for more ways to clean your carpet more efficiently. More questions? Please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
Home lighting can enhance the look of any decor and add to the ambiance of your rooms. Day or night, the right lighting can play a huge part in creating the most cosy environment for you and your family. Whether it’s a big or small space, some lighting concepts remain the same.
Proper lights are one of the essential elements that can affect the look of a home, literally with the flick of the switch. The right light sets the warm temperature and ambience of the environment, or becomes part of any practical solution for your space. Get more lighting ideas for your small space in this week's podcast, or email us with more questions at hi@decorworks.me
Looking for a new kitchen countertop? It’s a bad idea to buy any countertop without doing any research or homework on what’s available in your local stores. Consider a few low-maintenance options that’ll let you enjoy cooking in the kitchen without worrying about food stains, liquid spills and cooking heat.
Kitchen countertops are an important part of every kitchen. Whenever you decide to spruce up the kitchen area, it is important to consider the kitchen countertop. Building custom kitchen cabinets and installing new appliances will not give a great look to the kitchen if the countertop continues to look dull and tattered. Listen to this week's podcast for more ideas on the right low maintenance kitchen countertop or write to us at hi@decorworks.me
Modern minimalism has definitely been a mainstay of decor trends in the last few years. One of its impactful trends has been in the kitchen, favouring clean lines, flowing open-concept designs and softer colour schemes.
Modern furnishing calls for flawless and seamless minimalistic interiors ranging from your bathroom vanity to your kitchen cabinets and doors. These days, modular kitchen designs have ditched the use of handles and home-owners are getting their kitchens equipped with handleless kitchen doors. There has been a considerable shift from handles to push buttons for opening kitchen cabinets, doors and drawers. So what do you need to know about this practical trend, and how do you get started? Read on for our recommendations on remodelling your kitchen with handleless kitchen doors. If you have more questions, please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
In any normal kitchen you will see a significant amount of wear and tear over time, especially if you have a big family. Without a big budget, changing your kitchen cabinet doors can be a smaller DIY project you can do to update your kitchen and even transform the overall look.
In a kitchen, countertops and tiles get the maximum eyeballs but cabinet doors are important too. To help you decide on the style that best suits your kitchen, here are some pointers on 3 styles in today's podcast. If you have more questions or need some ideas, please write to us at hi@decorworks.me
Not that many of us are that lucky to have our dream homes, but it's not as nearly impossible to still customise your space to make your home more comfortable and YOU. One of the biggest problems that can come with living in a city is finding the ways to make a space truly a home. While new condo buildings pop up every day, many home sellers take advantage of rising prices by not updating spaces with more than just generic items, meaning that new homeowners are left to customize their spaces on their own. Sometimes this is a good thing because it means you get to work with a blank canvas and not have to spend more money ripping out quite new finishings. Get more ideas on how to customise your space in today's podcast or talk to us at hi@decorworks.me
Kitchen appliances are essential equipment used everyday and with modern advances, they are there to make your life easier and more convenient.
A new kitchen? How exciting! Moving into a new home always brings with it a desire to equip your new kitchen with the right appliances especially if space is limited. There are some modern appliances every kitchen should have for different functions and can prove very helpful in a number of ways. Think through your usage and purpose for these appliances and pick something that is multi-functional, so as to eliminate the need for multiple items meant for single different functions. Small appliances are wonderful to have in the kitchen, but with limited space and budget, we have narrowed it down to the top 5. Want more ideas? Get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
If you haven’t heard this enough, we can’t stress how much a messy or dirty home affects your mood, motivation and stress levels every day. Waking up to dirty dishes, or going to sleep in a messy bed will ultimately affect the way you look at life. When you’re got the little things at home sorted, you’ll start to feel like every other aspect of your life will get organised too. Remember, a clean home is a lifestyle choice. If you live in a small space, like most of us do, not cleaning up as you go along means your space gets cluttered very quickly. Get 5 easy quick tips on how to make your spring cleaning this season as quick and easy as possible in this week's podcast, or email us for more questions at hi@decorworks.me
A small space doesn’t mean you will face limited options to decorate, redesign or maximise the space you have. Try these 10 easy tricks to help you maximise your square footage today.
We are always on the lookout for ideas that can make our homes appear more spacious and harmonious. This is especially true if you believe in fengshui to balance the 5 elements (earth, wood, water, fire and metal) in the home. Think of fengshui as a little like astrology. Most of all, your space should be inviting, calm and personalised with your favourite things in the room. Check out our top 10 easy ways to make any space look bigger. Need more ideas or have something to share, please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
Your living room is like your playground to experiment with great decorating ideas. Everyone likes new things in their home, but not everyone can afford designer furniture, so here are some handy tips to decorate or epicycle items for your living room in this week's podcast.
If you have any design questions, please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
If you have been feeling too tired and lethargic no matter how long you’ve slept, and no matter how many healthy recipes or mindfulness remedies you’ve tried, then it’s time to look at how you sleep.
Believe it or not, if you’ve tried everything you can think of or been recommended with, the most possible reason you’re not getting a good night’s sleep could be your own mattress! Your mattress might be the cause of reduced sleep quality and thus affecting your health. So how and what ways could your mattress affect sleep which dominos to affect the state of your health? Find out more in this week's podcast, and email us at hi@decorworks.me if you have any questions.
When it’s time for that big kitchen clean up, don’t forget to check out our tips and tricks to make this daunting task less overwhelming.
Start from the ceiling, lights fixtures, the vents and the exhausts, followed by the window frames and windows, then the floors. In other words, start cleaning the kitchen from the highest objects to prevent spreading dirt to lower areas. Spend about half an hour or so to wipe off dust or to run the vacuum cleaner with a brush nozzle to remove as much dust as possible. Continue with the cupboards, the shelves and the racks, as well as all the kitchen furnishings if your dining room area is part of the kitchen too. For more tips and tricks to facilitate your tasks, listen to this week's podcast. More questions, please write to us at hi@decorworks.me
Life at home is impossible without a proper bathroom that is clean, hygienic and comfortable. It is used several times a day and is probably the most important part of a house, maybe besides the kitchen. It is surprising how a small room can have a huge impact on the comfort level of everyone living in the house.
Whether you have the luxury of a huge, dream bathroom or if you have a small, practical one, these redecorating tips will fit your needs no matter what the budget is. Here are a few ideas that can give you some inspiration for the bathroom décor, without costing too much.
If you have any design and decorating questions, please get in touch at hi@decorworks.me
We’ve all had those moments when the doorbell rings and unexpected guests just dropped in to surprise you! You’re speechless for a moment as your mind races through images of the house, recapping about how bad and how messy everything is. How can you stop having these feelings, and it’s not just when friends or family drop in, but it’s the feeling you feel when you wake up in the morning or when you come home, the feeling that you’re walking into chaos, more work and more chores. All you have to do is stick to a routine with these 5 simple and easy ways to keep up with your house cleaning, so you’re not living with the daily mess.
If you've got more questions, please email us at hi@decorworks.me
In this week's podcast, we give you our guide to storing and serving the French wines you love at exactly the right temperature to get the very most from them.
The temperature at which you store your bottles will determine the eventual flavour and balance of the drink: too warm and it may cause it to age prematurely, too cold and flavours and aromas will be damaged. That being said, the worst enemy to your favourite tipple is any dramatic fluctuations in temperature.
While all wines differ slightly and qualities such as the alcohol level, fruit content and tannin level will all affect the optimum storage temperature, there are general guidelines about the temperatures at which bottles should be stored to follow. Listen to find out more, and contact us if you have any questions at hi@decorworks.me
Think about the feeling you get when you wake up in the morning and the first thing you see are fresh flowers? Or better yet your loved ones giving you flowers on a birthday or special occasion? Flowers make you smile right? No matter how you were feeling before you saw the flowers, as simple as that.
So why wait until someone gives you some? Spring is the best season to spoil yourself with some self-care, starting with buying yourself some flowers. Here at Decorworks, we can supply you fresh flowers on a weekly or monthly subscription, email hi@decorworks.me for more details
Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Valentine's Day!
Today's podcast continues from last week's juicy details of what to expect and how to decorate for the Year of the Pig.
When you decorate, do you consider soothing colours, balancing the elements in your home? For the Year of the Boar, it is a year of balanced elements so we can expect a more stable year. For more , listen to this podcast on how to decorate with good fengshui and balance the elements in the bedroom and in your house. For more decor questions, please email to hi@decorworks.me
Happy Lunar New Year! Have you been busy cleaning your home for Chinese New Year? It’s time to redecorate for a refreshing new look for the Year of the Pig.
When you decorate, do you consider soothing colours, balancing the elements in your home? For the Year of the Boar, it is a year of balanced elements so we can expect a more stable year. For more , listen to this podcast on how to decorate with good fengshui and balance the elements in the bedroom and in your house. For more decor questions, please email to hi@decorworks.me
Nobody said that marriage was easy and it takes work to keep the romance alive. Some couples master the rules faster than others. Some come to a decision they don't like the game at all and call it a day. Others carry on playing the game even though they don't like it and are not having any fun at all. They keep on rolling the dice hoping that things will get better but before it gets to that point, relationships need work and care along the way. Here are some simple ways to keep your relationship in good shape. Don’t wait till Valentine’s Day every year to show you care, do it in small actions every single day.
At DecorWorks, we can design and deliver your customised bouquets, floral gift boxes to your loved ones, and if you keep a subscription delivery for special occasions, you won't have to worry about forgetting important dates as we'll send you reminders every time, email hi@decorworks.me for more details.
Here's our next 5-min, quick podcast on Caring for Quality Bedsheets. High-quality bed sheets are expensive and need more attention and care to keep its shine and last longer. Here are some handy tips to make the process easier on your sheets. Please leave us comments about this podcast, or tell us what you would like to hear next. New podcast every thursday, thanks everyone!
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Spring is always a wonderful time of the year, a time for new beginnings. If you’re planning for a Summer wedding, a good place to start will be looking at wedding flowers to come up with the theme and colour of your wedding. Wedding florists are ahead of the trends. For a florist, there are definitely work advantages for knowing what the trends are and to stay up-to-date and even ahead of everyone. Let's explore some of the trends we are predicting for Summer Weddings in 2019.