If you are bored of growing your green friends in pots and want a different way to showcase them, then you can try Plants on Lava Rock. Sounds weird? It’s not! Read ahead!
22.06.2023 - 13:51 / bhg.com
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Once seen as a bit of a novelty or something only seen in tiny studio apartments, Murphy beds have returned to the collective consciousness in the last few years. In 2020, designer Anita Yokota installed a Murphy bed in her home to address her new need for a more flexible space in a newly work-from-home world. Her post about the DIY project went viral and inspired a lot of new Murphy bed fans—and it turns out that the folks who are adding them to their homes aren't just those living in tiny houses.
Still, this piece of furniture is a bit divisive. Some believe that they’re a bit gimmicky and not a comfortable spot to sleep on a consistent basis—but the space-saving appeal of these beds, particularly when they’re used in guest rooms that often go unoccupied, is undeniable.
So, are these beds a flash-in-the-pan fad or a furniture trend to try? Read on for all the details you’ve always wondered about with wallbeds, plus what to consider before installing one in your home.
A Murphy bed (or wallbed) is a bed that can be folded away and stored vertically against the wall to allow you to free up space when it’s not in use. Although some people use the terms synonymously, according to Aime Boekhout, director of operations at Wallbeds «n» More Arizona, there is a difference: “A wallbed is a freestanding piece of furniture secured to the wall (into studs) versus a Murphy bed being something that has to bolt into the homes' concrete foundation,” she says. This means that wallbeds are an easier option to install into a home.
While most people have heard of Murphy beds—or their close cousins, wallbeds—many people haven’t actually seen them in person, which leaves a lot of questions about the details and practical
If you are bored of growing your green friends in pots and want a different way to showcase them, then you can try Plants on Lava Rock. Sounds weird? It’s not! Read ahead!
How Often to Water Poinsettias? If you are worried about this, then we have your back! Discover the optimal watering schedule for your poinsettias. Our guide will help you understand their unique needs and keep them thriving both indoors and outdoors.
Have you ever visited a botanical garden on a warm spring day and marveled at tulips in a rainbow of colors, with shapes ranging from cups to stars, contrasting striations, and ruffled edges?Now’s your chance to bring a taste of that awes
In the well-to-do town of Bedford, New York, there are a few givens: there are apple orchards and quaint bed and breakfasts, cute bakeries and amazing antiques shops and, of course, many grand estates complete with rolling green lawns and well-hedged gardens. Perhaps most impressive of the latter belongs to the doyenne of the domestic, Martha Stewart.
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From concerns about where our food comes from to the rising costs of groceries, there’s a growing interest in how to produce our own food, whether from a backyard plot or a condo balcony. But, for those with little or no experience, knowing where to begin can be a challenge.
It’s an age-old debate that’s almost impossible to avoid when living with another person: Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? And is there even a right answer? Since the popularization of the dishwasher, how to load this appliance has been a hot point of contention, particularly when it comes to silverware. Should silverware be rinsed first? Should you organize each utensil so like is grouped with like? Should you use the silverware basket or the rack, if your dishwasher is a newer model? Some people are adamant that silverware should be placed handle-up, while others insist on handle-down—but those aren’t actually the only options.
Zinnias are truly marvelous flowers, spectacularly colorful annuals that are incredibly easy to grow.And they come in a dizzying array of colors,
Cabbages are a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal, and growing a massive one will not only fill the platter of everyone in the house but also give you an excuse to flaunt on Instagram. If you’re convinced by the idea–here’s all you need to know aboutGrowing Giant Cabbages!
Colors are not just limited to a visual experience, but they also have a psychological effect on your emotions, mood, and behavior. This is the reason why thecolors of indoor plants can play an important role in your mental wellness because every color has its own psychological impact. If you agree–how about finding out how Indoor Plants According to Color Psychology affect you and which one should you grow and where?
Retail therapy at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 by Daniel Carruthers The Chelsea Flower Show, now in it’s 101st year, is revered for its wonderful gardens showing the latest trends in garden design. The show does also have many other elements of inspiration too with a wide and often unsung retail section. Predominantly the Eastern Avenue is the shopaholic gardeners first port of call with everything on display ranging from hats and gardening apparel to seeds and works of art.