House decoration

In a truly luxury kitchen, elegance isn’t about showing off appliances—it’s about making technology and functionality disappear, blending effortlessly into the design.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home – the epicentre of domestic life, the stage for culinary experiments, and the family’s gathering point.

A 90 m2 home, typically a three-room flat, is the ideal type of apartment for family living. This type of property is very common in Portugal, especially in the city and on the coast, and there is enough space for three or four people.

The world of interior design and decoration is constantly evolving, and as designers seek to create unique and attractive spaces that meet everyone's needs and desires, we can see that there is a greater sensitivity when it comes to the subject of sustainability.

Every Thursday we open the doors of a dream house. And this time we bring you an example with national DNA. Nature has always been a reference for the construction of shelters and houses over the centuries.

For a long time, art and design were based on a concept that has conditioned many human creations: the atrocious fear of emptiness, of clean, blank space. And this is something you can see if you look at any art or design history book.

A Cottage is a small country house, usually located in rural areas or next to nature. Cottages usually have a cosy and rustic style, with materials such as wood and stone predominating in their construction.

You already have your mind set on that long-awaited trip or those days at the beach that you so desperately need, and you're in a hurry to pack your bags and leave as soon as possible.

There is no simple way to characterise the Portuguese people, meaning that understanding how this vast cultural heritage is materialised in a decoration style is not an easy task. After all, what does a Portuguese house have to have? And what is Portuguese interior design.

Would you like to make your Portuguese home more welcoming, but you still don't know how to create the best atmosphere? Do you have trouble choosing lights, lamps, fragrances, furniture or decorative objects that can transmit calm and serenity?

Hot summer days at the beach are long gone and Autumn is here, with even Portugal experiencing some drops of rain, cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. as well as the days with cloudier skies.

Portugal is the 2nd country in the European Union (EU) with the highest percentage of people living in houses in poor conditions, such as roofs leaking water, damp walls or with rotten floors and window frames, according to data released by Pordata.

In recent months, against the backdrop of the pandemic, purchases of homes to renovate and improvements to already inhabited homes have spiralled. But these always come together with issues related to building work, which may cause costs to skyrocket.

Decorating your home can be an incredibly entertaining project, but realistically you can't do it too often. And it can be very intimate and personal, something you don't want to take any risks with. But what if you could build the home you want exactly as you want, with no risk?

We all always have something to change at home. Always! Besides the fact that our home is a reflection of our personality, which is generally not static, it's the space where we spend most of our lives.

The most terribly fun date of the year is fast approaching and it's the perfect time to let your imagination run wild.

Black Friday this year will be different, at least in IKEA shops across Europe. This is because the Swedish furniture giant has decided to change things up in 2020 and won't be partaking in the usual Black Friday discount fever.

During the coronavirus pandemic in Portugal and across the planet, people have realised the importance of having some sort of outdoor space, whether a small garden, terrace, balcony or patio.

Porto, the city of port, as the name suggests, is bursting with rich, colourful history in its charming streets and buildings.

Quinta da Marinha is located on the edge of the the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and is known for stunning Atlantic Ocean views at the rugged Cabo da Roca headland.

We cannot deny that life has changed in Portugal and throughout the world, and that many things are still to change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Life after  COVID-19 is starting to take shape with some changes already evident.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a fancy house. It all comes down to the details, materials, patterns and textures, according to the experts.

The coronavirus pandemic will change the way we relate to each other, not just in Portugal but across the world, but also the way we live, according to experts.

Hygiene is fundamental at any time, but nowadays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of complete (and correct) cleaning of the house as a means to prevent the spread of diseases within our family is increasingly important.

Shoes are undoubtedly a means of transportation for dirt and possibly viruses. Ideally, therefore, they should be left outside the house whenever possible, especially in the current circumstances of the pandemic.