Maybe you can’t knock down the wall between your kitchen and dining room or pull up the wall-to-wall carpet, but there are many less permanent ways to make a rental apartment feel like home. With a few easy decorating tips, you can keep your landlord happy, get your security deposit back, and have a home that expresses your personal style — until you’re ready to move out, that is. Before you pull out the paint […]
The television takes center stage most weeknights, even if it wasn’t part of the plan. It’s either a movie to go with dinner, a couple of episodes before bed or a binge of your favorite sitcoms. If you’ve done nothing to elevate your viewing experience, you should know that there’s more to getting the best of your TV set than just propping it up on a unit. A bit of planning can really up the […]
The math is simple – good reviews brings in more business and increase the profitability of your Airbnb. But besides the obvious rules to follow, how can you make sure your guests are pleased enough to leave 5-star reviews that will optimize your income? The devil is in the details – the impression and experience of your property are dependent on a whole lot of thought through additions and features. 1. Your Furniture Speaks Volumes […]
Few things say grown up apartment more than an attractive console table, of which the purpose is largely decorative. Depending on your tastes, you can deck out your table in pretty much any style you like, reflecting your personal tastes and really adding some design flair to your living space. A console table is usually places in the entryway of your home but you can add one to your living room or dining room as […]
Are you looking to make the most out of having a relatively small patio area? Trying to avoid a cramped feeling when spending time in your garden? Small doesn’t have to mean confined, and using a few decorating tips and tricks you can make your patio space feel cozy and welcoming, or even create the illusion of having more space. Build Up Instead of Out […]
Good design and thoughtful layout are as imperative to an event as the programme and content. The aesthetic of your event space is what makes a first impression on your attendees. This will, hopefully, form a good initial opinion about your business – you need it to be classy and unique to make a lasting impact. While some companies have the resources to spend tens of thousands of dollars to get the perfect setup, […]
Like good friends, close family members or spouses, close proximity can sometimes make you oblivious to subtle alterations in appearance that, over the years, can culminate in quite a glaring evolution. As for your bedroom: same. Think about those cushions you haven’t washed or replaced in years, or the peeling wallpaper you pick on when you are bored. Could your sleeping station do with a makeover? Or maybe your bedroom isn’t really that bad but […]
Ah, moving in together – the big step in the commitment game. It’s a loving, exciting time. Also, a time of learning and compromise as you adjust to another’s TV shows, bathroom schedules and morning breath. And in the throes of cohabitation, you’re probably not keen on another big commitment, worth thousands of dollars and hours in shopping and installation: buying furniture. That’s where we can help. We’ll turn your unfinished house into a cozy […]
While living in a six-bedroom mansion could describe many of our childhood dreams, the grown-up reality is often a much more modest one-bedroom apartment, pokey nooks and awkward corners thrown in for fun. Even so, we at CasaOne love working with small spaces. We live and love our tiny homes – and our experience has taught us how to optimize and improve even the smallest of areas. So show your living room some love with […]
There are plenty of roadblocks when furnishing your home – the budget, making the time to spend shopping, the effort in assembly, getting it delivered, etc. But we’ve noticed something else. One of the things that sends most people to a screeching halt, leaving them scratching their heads, is trying to put together pieces that complement rather than clash. In the rush of trying to get it together, some impulse buy a motley crue of […]