Author: Declan Thorn

Learn how to start a profitable interior design business from scratch in 2025-no degree, no big budget, no clients needed. Real steps for freelancers in New Zealand.

American homes often skip curtains in favor of blinds and shades due to practicality, energy efficiency, and low maintenance. It’s not about style-it’s about how homes were built and how people live today.

Can you safely put a 65-inch TV on a 55-inch stand? The answer is no-here’s why weight, overhang, and stability make it dangerous, and what to do instead.

Putting a 65-inch TV on a 55-inch stand is risky-even if the weight fits. Learn why overhang causes tipping hazards, what the manufacturers say, and the three safe alternatives to protect your TV and family.

Not all sofa foam is the same. Learn which foam types offer real durability and comfort, what density and firmness to look for, and how to spot bad foam before you buy.

European homes don’t have built-in closets because of history, space limits, and cultural habits. Instead, they use freestanding wardrobes-portable, flexible, and designed to last. Here’s why this storage style still dominates.

Learn practical, no-fuss ways to create extra storage in your house using walls, under-bed space, stairs, and smart furniture. No major renovations needed-just smarter use of what you already have.

Wallpaper stopped being popular in the 1990s as paint became easier, cheaper, and more modern. Today, it's making a quiet comeback as an accent feature-not a full-wall covering.

Wallpaper isn't popular anymore because it's hard to install, expensive to maintain, and doesn't hold up to real life. Paint and modern wall finishes offer easier, cheaper, and more durable alternatives.

Floral wallpaper isn't out of style in 2025-it's evolved. Discover modern designs, where to use them, what to avoid, and how to pick the perfect floral wall for your space.

The 3 color rule in interior design helps create balanced, calming spaces by using one dominant, one supporting, and one accent color. Learn how to apply it to any room for professional-looking results.

In 2024, bathroom colors are shifting toward earthy neutrals, deep greens, and muted blues that create calm, spa-like spaces. Forget stark white-warm greige, charcoal, and forest tones are dominating modern designs for their soothing, natural feel.