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Start with a practical systemHaving an easy-to-use sorting system will make this part of the job far easier, West says. Start by labelling five big bin bags: KeepRecycleThrow outBelongs elsewhere in the homeUnsure Next, remove everything from the wardrobe and put similar items together so you can see what you have. Quickly deposit each item in one of the bags. If you can’t decide, put it in the ‘unsure’ bag and come back to it later.Tip: Aim to remove unwanted items from your home that day.
8. Textured timber slabs laid in a shingle-inspired design make a backdrop that brings something of the restful countryside ambience indoors. It works beautifully with the wooden flooring and gives a nice, soothing contrast to the grey headboard and bed.
5. Green up the indoors and the outdoorsPlants and trees keep the air around them cool, thus lowering temperatures. You can grow deciduous trees like peepul (Ficus religiosa) or banyan (Ficus benghalensis) along the boundaries of your home, especially if you live on the ground floor. These come into leaf in spring and shed their leaves in autumn, thus providing ample shade in summer and allowing maximum sunshine in winter. You can also grow climbing vines, such as curtain creepers (Vernonia elaeagnifolia) in windows or balconies. In this image, the homeowners have used eco-friendly ways to cool their home by growing a green, living wall along the passageway. 5 Ways to Recreate the Tropics in Your Home Decor
This has to be one of the most popular pictures in Houzz history. A grey wall, black frames, and white mats in a variety of widths makes this hallway a family picture gallery favourite.Here are clever tricks to design the hallway
5. Go for a restful loungeConsidering the tropical Indian weather, resilient and comfortable wicker furniture is a sensible choice for outdoor areas like terraces. Here, Fadd Studio sets up a relaxed lounge area using wicker sofas, chairs and a coffee table. Beige cushions and mattresses offset the black furniture and also ensure comfort, an essential for lounging zones. Tip: Up the aesthetic appeal with a sculpture or even a few topiary bushes.8 Outdoor Seating Spaces to Steal From
8. A terrace retreat Yes, you can have a delightful garden on the terrace, too. This Delhi home has transformed one of its boundary walls into a living one. Spaces Architects@ka has designed two sitting zones – one open to the elements, the other climate-controlled.
Downsize your pondEven a small pool can create a sense of adventure. Adding stepping stones or a bridge instantly invites you to cross or to linger to study the pond’s depths at close quarters. To create the illusion that the stepping stones are floating on the water, as seen here, treat their supports and also the inner sides of the pool with a black mastic. This will create the perfect reflection as you cannot see into the pool’s inner depths.
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