Are you one of those who love the texture of an exposed brick wall? Does it evoke an old-world charm, reminding you of the Victorian or Gothic period? You'll be glad to know that you can now easily spruce up the walls of your home with exposed bricks. Decorate the modern interiors of your home with classic brick walls, blending the past and present beautifully. Brick walls have a timeless and universal appeal, and come in several colours and patterns, ranging from vintage to contemporary. Having gained popularity in the late 1900s, they are less expensive today and are a wonderful way to replace damaged plasterwork. They have the power to transform the overall appeal of your living space.

Real brick walls add architectural interest and you can use them as a backdrop to display your artwork, photographs or a decorative mirror. With the right décor, lighting and accessories, you can make your brick walls a true showstopper.

To achieve the right look, you need to have balance and discipline to avoid making a mess and creating a clutter. You can use the rich raw texture of an exposed brick wall near your staircase. You can also use them to add beauty to your hallways, kitchens, dining room or bathroom. For a soothing effect, choose light-coloured bricks or paint it white. To make a bold statement, play with contrasting textures and dark brick walls.

If your brick wall already has lots of colours, the safest bet is to team it with neutrals. Brick walls are the perfect amalgamation of beauty and functionality. You can make it the focal point of your home by mixing it with the right colours. For small homes where every bit of living space counts, adding brick walls are a great idea as they transform the look and feel of the entire space. You can also add a live element like a plant to create an inviting look.

The solidity and comfort that brick walls provide make them a welcome addition to any home, big or small. Even without any other decorative pieces, brick walls can make a room look interesting. You could go quirky with a combination of an exposed brick wall and a painted wall. Brick walls have stood the test of time and they add an unconventional touch to modern interiors. Let your creative juices flow while planning your next home makeover and see the magic of brick walls!

When it comes to decorating our bathrooms, we somehow choose plain vanilla colours like white and beige. While bathrooms as a space are all about personal indulgence, one place we go to hide, relax and rejuvenate. So why stick to boring? Why not add exciting colours and themes to our bathroom that speak of our personality? There is a whole range of colours, from calming blues to eclectic reds, so let colours evoke your emotions. Check out some interesting tips on how you can add colour to your bathrooms:

1. Surf's Up:
   Let blue be the dominant theme. You can choose the floor to set a theme of ocean tides. Paint them tidal blue. The walls could be in white with one accent shower wall, mosaic blue shades. And voila... your surfer theme bathroom is ready.
2. Get Gold:
   Choose a plush marble white cut basin that stands against ornate, dramatic gold walls. Choose a floral golden wallpaper with a black background for that extra touch of elegance.
3. Rustic Charms:
   Add charming coloured wallpaper to your powder room to lend this small space a big personality.
4. Stripe It Up:
   Stripes look fun and add instant colour without being too overpowering, choose from candy coloured strips to blue and white. The choice of colours depends on your personality. It provides for a cabana kind of look, right in your home!

5. Pretty Pastels:
   An often ignored choice for bathrooms is pastels. It adds a feminine charm to the space, making bath time special for the ladies.
6. Intense Green:
   Now that you've decided to go colourful, why not choose green? Add interesting tiles to the walls in bright contrast colours and give it a Turkish bath look.
7. Dramatic Black:
   Go dramatic and bold with a black lacquered bathroom. Nothing spells sophistication better than classy black walls. Add metallic accents and green plants.

8. Vintage Mood:
   Create a vintage looking bathroom with interesting tiles and a black vanity trunk.
9. Subdued Tones:
   Get a royal Jodhpur palace like look with nature inspired blue and green wallpapers. Feel like royalty every time you bathe.
10. Chocolate Fantasy:
    Colour your walls chocolate along with contrast white flooring. Add in some yellow lights and you have a chic bathroom ready for yourself.

So next time, when redoing your bathroom, don't forget these tips and choose one that suits your personality and have fun.

Having a beautiful and cosy pad is what we all dream of. Our idea of a perfect abode is to have a place to hang out with friends on a Friday night, or simply to relax after a hard day’s work. But while decorating, space often comes in our way of achieving this. This article helps you solve the space issue. Turn your small balconies into hip and cosy hang out spots for friends and family. Follow these simple tips to achieve a chilled out space. Relax and entertain in style. A perfect retreat in your own house!

1. If you stay in chilly places, a portable fireplace will add perfect charm of a cosy and romantic feel. Nothing like a fireplace to mark your den, isn't it?
2. Go green; decorate with small plants and creepers. Use the walls to save some floor space. The greenery will provide a feel of the outdoors, while breathing in new life to the space.
3. Outdoor furniture that is small and multifunctional should be used to utilize the limited space. Randomize the furniture for that quirky look.
4. Have your own wall hangings, quotes and frames to decorate the walls. Personalize the space with colourful elements that make you happy.
5. Lighting is another crucial aspect of decorating small balconies; use small lamps, LED fairy lights and candles, they all look great and are functional as well.
6. Garden décor accessories and pretty vintage elements add warmth to small balconies. Fill up the space with small charms and wind chimes. Be careful when doing this, as it shouldn't appear like a cluttered mess.
7. Striking accents, brave decorations and bright colours look great in small spaces. Try adding interesting details to a small balcony – vases in different shapes, Moroccan lanterns and traditional Tuscan decorations bring in a unique theme to the whole place, making it look vibrant.
8. Add beautiful wall panels, shelves, decorative frames and textile art for wall decoration. Mats or floor rugs are a fun way of decorating outdoor rooms. Designed for outdoor living spaces, these decor accessories make balcony designs feel like home interiors.

Make your home a big hit with these ideas. Make sure to keep it simple, class and cozy to be able to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest.