So what would make for funky housing and holders of outdoor plants? Why bike baskets, bird baths, claw footed bathtubs, and confectioners cooking cauldrons are a great start. You can find great groovy items such as these at village markets, reclamation yards and anyplace else people are hoping you will see treasure in what has become basically trash to them.

To keep the garden from looking like a collection of broken down, unloved articles create a paint palette. The objects will be refreshed by a coat of butter cream yellow, flamboyant fuchsia, or a pairing of dynamic paint colors. Take it to the limit, and enjoy your artistic creations for years to come.

If you are looking for a whimsical gift to give the gardener in your life for holidays then we think a “Garden of the Month” yard stake is super-duper. A bit cheeky to put up oneself, but worth the laugh that goes along with the spirit of it. But you know us, we love that stuff.

Otherwise, if you are looking for something a little more inspired, we like the “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” or if you are seeking light hearted humour “Grow dammit!” All will be appreciated so have some fun with your selection.

Some of the essential features, which must be covered, include the finish of the bar stool frame. A chrome plated steel frame is sleek, glossy and helps to modernise a home. However, some funky bar stools come in brushed steel, which has understated charm. They usually encompass a supportive footrest, which adds to the comfort that the owner feels when seated, and within this, is found the gas lift mechanism. The mechanism enables the stool to be raised and lowered as required, as well as giving the owner the freedom to swivel 360-degrees, so its splendour can be seen from any angle of the room. For those who prefer them, there are fixed height stools available, which are equally sturdy and stylish.

After this, a potential consumer may look into the design of the seat. Some seats feature a wide and accommodating backrest, which aims to look after the owner, when seated. Others have armrests, which enhance the comfort, or even both for ultimate care when seated. As the seat is so central to the design of the stool, interior designers have now produced funky bar stools, which cater to a greater audience.

Funky bar stools have seats, which are covered in smooth faux leather. They can be easily cleaned for regular use around the home. Encased within is a ample supply of high-density cushioning, which adheres to the unique shape of the owner when seated. For those with a generous budget, there are stools, which come wrapped in luxurious real leather, even with wooden frames, some with small openings, which allow light to surge through, illustrating the evolution of 21st Century interior design. They also come in a vast array of colours; for bright and bold statements, consumers may go for reds, yellows and purples. Gentler, calmer colours such as cream, white and lilac are very subtle and blend in effortlessly with its surroundings, as well as complimenting existing pieces of furniture within the home.

There is no doubting the appeal of funky stools, with their ability to astound any onlooker as well as becoming a family favourite in the home. They are an inspiring asset and may well just persuade a visitor to your home, to have one too. No matter your style, introducing a funky bar stool to your living space is such a marvellous way of unleashing the potential that your home is dying to give!

In my opinion, there can be no excuses for not safeguarding such investments. Personally, if I am going to go through all of the trouble of locating a new chair, or table for my abode then I want to know my time, effort, and interests are protected. And while a client is still reeling over the excitement of furnishing their place, it is no time for them to be lax in insurance. Otherwise, it can easily fall into a category of things they just never got around to doing, and as we all know bad things can happen.

Nope, I do not stop there either. Next, I explain how when I add a new lounger, or armoire to my personal home collection I also amend my insurance contents list. It is just one more thing we should do to keep our records concise, and everything clear. Plus, it only takes a few minutes, and as I already did the more extensive job of making the original list, it makes good sense.

There are two more additional steps that I take, and advise everyone else to do too. First, I take photos of all of my big ticket items, and if I am being truly diligent some of the lesser also. This substantiates the list, and those receipts that belong to the items. Let’s face it, should you have an incident in your home where you belongings are damaged, or removed your mind will be a blur, but these materials will aid you to recall all that has been lost, and that is as it should be.

Finally, I jot down, and photograph any vin numbers, codes or even signatures that are located on my belongings. For if they are stolen, there is a chance of them being retrieved, and I want to darn well be sure I can show proof that they are mine. Let nothing stand in the way of me being reunited with my stuff. And there you have it, from one homeowner to another. I have no doubt that my belongings are worth it, and imagine yours are too.

The idea is to purchase lovely bookcases and to cover a wall from floor to ceiling with them. Thus, my wall art will be the books house in beautiful confines. And even though I do own, and use a Kindle, it took me nearly a full year to operate it regularly. This evidences my partiality to the physical book, over the modern day “upgrades”. Although I have always adored the appearance of real books, I recognise that they will transition into a thing of the past, but in that they will become even more beautiful. Thus, my collection will please me as we grow old and “classic” together.

To convert something like a wingback chair from something you would find in a grandparents home, give it a new persona. One quick way to give such an item a face lift is to paint the legs with a glossy enamel paint in a vibrant unexpected colour. To accentuate this, place a coordinating throw pillow on the chair. All of a sudden a stodgy old chair is a modern masterpiece that oozes personality and style. Top choice colours will of course weigh heavily upon what the fabric colour is, but be brave, it will pay off.

One of the first things you should do is to look for an online price comparison site that will allow you to look and compare a number of insurance providers and their offers. Do not just go for the first available offer you can find, even from a reputable company. Another thing you should always do when choosing you policy is to speak directly to an insurance agent in order to make sure that your policy is fitted to your particular needs – but don’t have important areas of coverage removed from the policy, even though such clauses will lower the rate of your premium! However, one thing you should always do is find out about any discounts available when you speak to the insurance agent. It is likely that he will inform you of any that are appropriate, but if not, make sure to enquire.

Once you have your home insurance policy, there are also some things you should and should not do. Firstly, you should make sure to keep your policy up to date by renewing it when required, as it can be easy to put this off and then find that you need it. Do not abandon the policy if your mortgage lender no longer requires it, as this alone is not a good enough reason not to be covered.

Mostly, as I have moved forward through this journey of mine to track the evolution of wall decorations during the last one hundred years, I have become increasingly interested in how many of the ideas of our predecessors have cropped up in modern day designs. I know as an artist myself, I like the idea of creating things that I believe to be totally unique, but that it is not altogether uncommon to find that someone has beaten me to the punch. Even when working without any specific guideline, time period, or inspiration, one can find that what they conjured up from their own actions, existed already in one form or another.

This of course leads me to question whether I have been influenced by things I have observed, but simply been unaware of it? Or is it that there are just so many different variations that can be concocted before pieces are replicated to some extent? Which brings me to wonder how much I will be affected by the curious mixtures I have now viewed of furniture with highly decorated walls throughout the years of my research. Will I yearn to put tufted brown leather sofas in a room where I would have previously not thought to, but hesitate because I feel I am copying the artistic eye of another who came before me? And does it matter if I choose to imitate, because are we all constantly replicating even when we are unaware of it?  It is a thought-provoking subject, when is design truly original and when has it been influenced? Yes, somewhat difficult to wrap one’s head around, but still stimulating conversation nonetheless.

Nowadays, people are intentionally designing their laundry rooms for dual purposes. So, it is the actual designated spot for recycling, craftmaking, indoor gardening, shoe maintenance, and so very much more. This means the way the space looks and functions is important, sound should be limited, storage should be in abundance, and the appearance is now more important than ever.

Therefore, while flooring in the laundry room, much like a garage, used to be bottom of the barrel, it is not anymore. Not only does it need to be easy to clean and nice to look at, it should be slip-proof and safe too. Because no matter how high-end your washer might be, there is always the chance of an overflow, whether it be a technical issue, or the fault of the operator.

One other thing to think about, if you go with tile, is that a dark grout might make your life a lot easier than a light one. If you are not a fan of dark grout, then consider larger tiles, as this will require less grout.

Fire pits are gaining in popularity, and as such more and more of those great inspiration photos are cropping up with them included. You know the ones that show the envious culmination of a professional designers work, and make you want to take out a small loan if you have to in order to have a similar space of your own.

But, you need not do that, just take note of how those designers created a cosy, inviting area. What you are bound to identify is that the fire will become a stunning feature all on its own, so place your seating in an arrangement that allows for all those in attendance to bask in its glow, oh and of course warmth.