Five of the world's most famous haunted houses give us a chilling look. Would you dare to cross the threshold? We don't think so! Amityville (United States) In Suffolk County, this colonial-style house was the scene of a terrible tragedy in 1974: after having massacred his parents and siblings, a young man was killed by a man who had been killed by his mother.
Renovating and fitting out
Tips for setting up a dining area
The dining area is, by definition, the most convivial space in the house: it must be carefully designed, regardless of the size of the living room. A few tips to help you... Delineate the spaces In most modern homes, the kitchen is now open to the living room. Unless you want to do everything yourself, the challenge is to [...]
Three trends in architecture
Sustainable development and climate issues are at the heart of urban change all over the world. Three examples of innovative architectural projects. Wooden buildings in Bordeaux The market for timber-framed houses is booming. In Bordeaux, in south-western France, the city is going to [...]
Renovation: asking the right questions
Are you planning to renovate? That's fine. But first ask yourself the right questions. With this precondition: buying a property to be renovated without knowing precisely, even before signing the purchase contract, what you are exposing yourself to could lead to very unpleasant surprises, or even, in extreme cases, force you to resell, probably at a loss. Renovating or having a property renovated is not a trivial act.
A vegetable garden, to enjoy the flavours of Mother Nature
The desire for healthy and organic food is a must: the vegetable garden is on the rise. Even in cities, since there is nothing to stop you from having one even on a corner of your garden or balcony. But how to do it right, especially if you don't have a "green thumb"? Thinking about and cultivating a vegetable garden may seem arduous and reserved [...]
The beauty secrets of small bathrooms
Does your bathroom not have a lot of space?
How can you make the best use of the available space in your bathroom when you have a small space?
Here are our tips for making the best use of your bathroom space!
Would you like to live in 24 square metres?
In order to save space in large cities, the surface area of homes is tending to shrink. Interior designers are now devising ingenious layouts for micro-space. It seems incredible, but this elegantly decorated loft occupies a surface area of only 24 square metres! Interior design and layout Taking advantage of the generous height of the [...]
The 7 decorating trends for spring
Looking for a change of scenery, or simply to refresh your interior? Be inspired by this year's new products! Discover the trends of 2016. 1- Quartz pink This is the Pantone colour of 2016. This pastel pink is the colour to adopt absolutely, in renovation to apply on a wall, or with objects to [...]
How to prepare your home for the arrival of a child?
When you prepare your home for the arrival of a baby, you immediately think of the nursery, but the reality is that children grow up very quickly and will soon take over the rest of the house.