You’ve got the Shangri-La of semi-detached
homes. Your living room is bathed in the kind of terracotta hue usually
reserved for sultan’s palaces. Your bedroom has more finery than a shop made of
silk. And you own enough luxury items to make a gameshow jealous.
But there’s still something missing from
your home. There’s still a little bit more potential you could wring out of
those bricks and mortar before your masterpiece is complete.
If you can’t quite put your finger on what
those improvements might be, try a few of these.
Orangery
is the new conservatory
The conservatory has forever been a middle
class dream. A quick wander through any suburbia will show you that. But
they’re not the only option for your home. For a unique look to your home, why
not invest in an orangery?
Orangery
styles vary from home to home but you can guarantee that any style you
choose will be pretty snazzy.
But what is an orangery? Essentially it’s a
conservatory that will give you a more enclosed feeling, allowing you to lounge
in privacy.
What’s more, this simple addition could add thousands of
pounds to the value of your home. So nab one today.
Alter
that attic
Until you convert your attic, it’s little
more than a creepy empty space between your rooms and roof. It’s probably
covered in dusty boxes. One or two of those boxes might contain a horrible
looking doll. Who knows when that doll will attack! Basically, your unconverted
attic is a horror movie waiting to happen.
But if you convert that attic into another
room, you’ll have extra space, added value to your house price and more
insulation.
You can do whatever you like with your attic
– just don’t make it pure horror show.
Find
your focus
Focal points are ace ideas for every room
in your home, drawing the eye and giving your space a centre that’ll complement
everything else.
What will constitute an ace focal
point depends on which room you’re refurbishing. Your living room could do
with a cool ornament or coffee table, your hall might suit a classy bookcase
and your garden might require a stunning water feature.
It’s a fine balancing act between finding
something that’ll catch the eye and plopping something garish in your home, but
that’s a part of the fun.
Experiment with different
styles and furnishings, and find a great centre for
your home. It’ll finally make it complete.
This post was written by John Paul in line with my disclosure policy.


Just had to Google "orangery." Now I want one.
ReplyDeleteI have no specific decor or focal point for my rooms. I think I need to work on that.
ReplyDeleteDifferent topic: how goes the search for a house? I haven't been over here for a week or two and might have missed you mentioning an update.
An orangery sounds very grand. I want one too!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I'm about to move into a new home, these are great things to think about. Though my attic will be more of a crawl space haha.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, you got me thinking about my focal points in each room, sadly I think I am going to need to change a few things.
ReplyDeleteALWAYS looking for tips to bring up my productivity! Thank you for these ideas! Finding my focus has been my biggest struggle, but with your words I think I can push through (:
ReplyDeleteThis was such a great post! I want to stay up late and redo my apartment now!
ReplyDeletexo katie // a touch of teal
Have never heard of an orangery before, nor do I have an attic- but I sure wish I had both! Lol
ReplyDeleteGreat post and awesome tips. Thankyou, some times it's SO hard to find focus!
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