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Reduce your utility bill this summer

Home decor

According to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Dubai has one of the world’s highest carbon footprints per head. But the idea of living without air conditioning in the summer months is an unbearable one. Improving your energy efficiency doesn’t have to be difficult and expensive. Here are eight ways to cut on your…

Home design trend: return to terracota

Home decor

Perfectly suited to the Middle Eastern landscape, there has been a return of terracotta and warm bronze tones to the interior designer’s colour palette. The concept of earth and the desert creating an inviting and snug living space certainly seems the desired look, keeping the overall theme elegant. Antique brasses are the perfect component to…

Secure your homes before heading on vacation

Home safety

Holiday season is that time of the year when burglars work overtime, taking advantage of unsuspecting vacationers, who are far away from home. As summer holidays begin the incidents of break-ins and burglaries increase, so you will do yourself no harm if you take extra precautionary measures to make sure you have stress-free vacations. According…

DIY Wallpaper Projects to Dress Up Your Home

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Dress Up Your Dresser Drawers Swap patterned wallpaper for traditional drawer liners — it’s the perfect use for leftover paper. Add Personality to a Bookcase Thanks to an Americana-inspired palette and wallpaper with a bold, oversized pattern, what once was a lackluster bookcase is now an eye-catching focal point filled with a family’s favorite objects….