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If you are not a professional decorator, chances are you need some help with your home decoration. You don’t need to do the work yourself, but being aware of the most important things and making smart choices is essential if what you want is a great looking final result.

Did you ever think about the best way to choose furniture? Did you know that artwork is essential for the look of many rooms? Here are also some very useful tips on colours: how to choose them and what not to do.

This nice infographic is not a comprehensive handbook, nor a personal decorator at your disposal. But this concise collection of tips will help you focus on what matters most. Nine simple pieces of advice that will make you think and realise that part of what you know might be wrong.

That apartment seemed like everything you ever wanted when you first moved in, but it is quickly feeling more and more cramped by the day and you are now battling claustrophobia you never had in the past. Does this sound like you? Well, you are not alone.

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So many people struggle with trying to make their small spaces stop feeling so cramped. You know what they say, get rid of the junk to increase the amount of space in your room. However, the problem is, you might just not know what to get rid of, and you might get rid of the pieces that are most beneficial to you.

Since whether the space is small or not, you will still need to have furniture, it is a necessary, albeit daunting task to furnish your small room. It is possible though, all it takes is a good understanding of the types of furniture that are there and which ones you can use to your small room’s advantage.

The Art Deco style is eclectic and inspired a great deal of design during the early part of the twentieth century, including architecture, interior design, fashion, jewellery and film.

Coined in 1966, the term Art Deco refers to the style that was popular during the 1920s until the Second World War period. Features of this style include geometric and angular shapes, bold contrasts and colours, lots of chrome, mirrors and shiny fabrics – which is why Art Deco buildings are so memorable and distinctive even today.

Often the materials used in Art Deco buildings include aluminium and stainless steel, as architects tended to embrace the machine age to add futuristic elements to their designs. However, as with any style there were numerous sources of inspiration which is why buildings vary so widely. Often patterns were taken from around the world and from throughout history, including the Far East, ancient Greece and Rome, Africa, India and Aztec cultures.

A house is the most expensive purchase most of us will ever make in our lifetimes. They are our homes, our castles and our sanctuaries. Generally a measure of success, they regularly form the topic of conversations. These days we have programmes dedicated to them. Some have even set their own world records and below we take a look at some of the best in their full glory.

Most Expensive (Mumbai India)

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This title belongs to Anitllia which is a $1 billion property just completed by the richest man in India. The building is a 40,000 sq ft, 27 storey structure which the owner Mukesh Ambanin hopes will be the Taj Mahal of the 21st century. An example surely proving that money can’t buy taste.

Cheapest House (West Bengal India)

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Before you remodel your home, it is important to carry out research and get all the information that will help you to make an informed decision. Home remodeling reviews are good sources of information that provide vital details. The best place to find reviews is the Internet. While various manufacturers  have websites, these are not often the most reliable sources as they do not have information about their competition and will only focus on positive attributes of their work.

Where To Find Reviews

The best reviews have a wide range of information about different remodeling companies and they compare the work of different companies in the market, giving vital information such as the area of specialty, the best work done and the processes involved towards reaching the final product. Many consumer reports have reviews and they are a good source of unbiased and useful information. Local newspapers, magazines and other periodicals can also offer useful information.