Ingenious Cottage de Bordeaux Blends Textural Beauty with Quirky Decor

Combining the timeless with the trendy contemporary style with a world of contrasting textures, Cottage de Bordeaux in Montreal is truly a one-of-a-kind modern residence. But having previously come across some lovely Canadian homes by Boom Town, it is barely surprising to see such an array of almost ‘rustic’ materials being used so elegantly to shape the unique interiors of this home. Even though the color palette used to create the backdrop in each room is largely neutral, bright pops of color jump out to add a fun element of surprise. The result is a living space that steals the show with its individuality and inimitable personality!

The living area on the lower level of the house comprises the sitting area, dining space, work area and a contemporary kitchen, and each area flows into the next. A nifty partition made out of tree trunks adds as a visual separation next to the small workspace that can also easily double as a breakfast nook when needed. Sleek wall shelves in black and white, a cozy couch in black, the iconic Isamu Noguchi coffee table and the playful Pumpkin chair and sofa by Pierre Paulin in bright red make up the living space. A snazzy dining room with acrylic chairs sits next to the kitchen, and warm wooden surfaces add further elegance to each area.

A white brick wall with a two-sided fireplace stands as a curious focal point in the contemporary setting, while a sleek staircase with floating wooden steps leads to the top level with private quarters. A fabulous use of accent colors, curated decor additions, interesting finishes and ample natural ventilation combine to transform this residence into an exceptional showstopper.

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20 Creative Ideas Adding River Rocks For A Beautifully Decorated Home

River rocks are one of the most versatile elements available for a landscape makeover. They are beautiful natural accents and decorating materials that you can add in your home design regardless patio, indoors or maybe your backyard.

With their natural colors and round shape, you can make a lot of different interior or outdoor decorations like flower pots, stone floor mat, river stone placemat etc. Also you can add them in the bathroom, bedroom and, in the kitchen. For example you can make your kitchen islad with stones, you can see this in one of the pictures below. You can add them in the bathroom if you make one wall with stones and this would make your bathroom look more stylishly for sure.

I’m gonna stop talking now, and only thing should do now is to take a look at the pictures below where you can find a lot of inspiration. You will not regret for sure if you make one of this things made with river rocks.

1. River Rock Backsplash 

 20 Creative Ideas Adding River Rocks For A Beautifully Decorated Home

2. Kitchen Island With Stones

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3. Drought Landscape

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The Easiest Indoor Plants to Grow In Your Home

I’m a big fan of having a few indoor plants in my home. Not only are they decorative, they also add life to my space, and can come with some pretty great benefits too. Houseplants can increase oxygen levels in your home and can remove harmful chemicals found in cleaning solvents like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. They’re also quite easy to grow, so for those of you who have more of a brown thumb than a green one, these plants are a great place to start.

I love the plants I’ve grown in my home. (I’ve grown a little attached to them at this point!). So today I thought I would share a list of the 10 easiest indoor plants you can grow yourself. Get ready to be inspired by these interior

 

 

 

 

 

1. Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
This one is probably my favorite out of the whole bunch. I have had a gorgeous fiddle leaf tree in my living room for years. It’s been fun to watch it grow (they grown pretty fast), and become so tall that it almost reaches my ceiling. The dark green leaves have a lovely, rubbery texture. This plant loves bright, indirect light, so place yours near a window and allow soil to dry in between watering. (Be warned that these trees are poisonous to pets. Luckily, the leaves really won’t drop unless the plant is not being taken care of properly, but just be mindful of this if you have pets.)

2. Succulents
Succulents are a very “trendy” plant right now and it’s no mystery why: They come in a rainbow of greens, purples, yellows and blues, and they are nearly impossible to kill. They don’t need much water, so allow the soil to be dry most of the time and place them somewhere they will get plenty of sunshine. 

3. Snake Plant
Snake plants can have a very cool, modern look in a house—especially when they’re planted in gorgeous copper pots like the repurposed ones above! The variegated leaves grow upright and can have yellow or white edges. You can grow these guys in pretty much any lighting condition; just be sure to keep the soil pretty dry most of the time. 

 

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How To Improve Your Garden Soil Without A Compost Heap

A compost heap is a great way to recycle kitchen waste and improve your garden soil for free. However not everyone has the space needed and depending on where you live, you may want to deter any unwanted furry visitors.

It’s not always necessary to compost kitchen waste before adding it to your soil. So here are a few tips on how you can improve your garden soil without a compost heap using three kitchen scraps you’d normally throw away

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