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Five mistakes to avoid in your new bedroom design

Whether as an oasis of calm, a sea of tranquillity, or a facilitator of a good night’s sleep, bedrooms play a major part in our lives – in fact, we all spend around a third of our lives there. However, they are often undervalued during home renovations and can be overlooked in favour of redecorating the living space or kitchen. To help you avoid this, here are the five most common interior design mistakes when redesigning a bedroom.

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09.07.2018

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The best smart locks: Security and convenience

House or apartment doors can be conveniently opened and locked electronically with the innovative smart locks. Anyone who has ever stood at the front door with full shopping bags looking for the front door key knows what advantages this can have.

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17.02.2022

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Scenic view of Eden Rock hotel built into coastal cliffs, featuring red-roofed villas cascading down to a private dock with boats, overlooking turquoise Caribbean waters.

Rocking St. Barths

It was love at first sight when, a good twenty years ago, David Matthews discovered the legendary Eden Rock Hotel on its striking perch from his vantage point on a yacht in St. Jean Bay. The hotel above the distinctive rock was one of the 100 best hotels in the world until Hurricane Irma almost completely destroyed the establishment in 2017. In the meantime, however, the hotel has been extensively renovated and reopened and has lost none of its original splendour. The English entrepreneur on the bold vision that transformed his establishment into one of the best on this most glamorous of Caribbean islands.

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28.02.2020

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Bedroom fireplaces: how to enjoy the pros and avoid the cons

Nothing says romantic bedroom design more than relaxing in bed in the warming glow of a real fire. The problem is that it’s just not practical – or so you might think.

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02.11.2018

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The 15-minute city - infrastructural developments

Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to completely redesign the city centre of Paris. In this way, the streets are to be made available only to pedestrians and cyclists and the inner city is to be made as car-free as possible. Not only would air pollution be significantly reduced, this would also considerably improve the quality of life of the people living there.

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What is a zero carbon building?

Energy consumption and energy efficient buildings have been a hot topic for some time now. Climate change is increasingly a concern in almost all sectors of life, but especially the construction sector; the focus on a sustainable future has never been more intense. As such, it’s likely that we’ve all read something around the subject of green buildings and sustainable buildings, but have you heard of zero carbon buildings? What precisely is a net zero carbon building and who is developing such projects?

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18.12.2019

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Fallingwater - The famous house over the waterfall by Frank Lloyd Wright. A modern architectural masterpiece from the 1930s with characteristic horizontal concrete planes, a striking stone chimney and large window fronts, embedded in lush greenery and built over a natural waterfall.

The philosophy behind iconic Frank Lloyd Wright architecture

Deemed the ‘greatest American architect of all time’ in a 1991 survey by the American Institute of Architects, Frank Lloyd Wright was a true visionary. He believed in the power of connecting architecture with its inhabitants, stating once that ‘the mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilisation’.

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04.01.2019

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A beautifully designed tiny house featuring a modern kitchen with wooden countertops, open shelving, and industrial pendant lighting. The open-concept layout leads to a cozy living area with large windows, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.

Minimalist living: What is it like to live in a tiny house?

Tiny houses, also known as micro or mini houses, represent a new living trend from the USA and have been enjoying increasing popularity since the financial crisis of 2007. Typically, the living space is less than 40 square metres - often considerably less. Not only the usable area is of modest dimensions, but also the minimalist and functional interior design. In addition, many tiny houses have a chassis and are mobile, making them suitable for a flexible and location-independent lifestyle.

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02.11.2020

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A bright and inviting living room with a gray sofa, wooden furniture, and a variety of potted plants. A hanging plant in the foreground adds depth, while bookshelves and natural light from the window create a warm, homely atmosphere.

What is Micro Living and why is it called the urban living concept of the future?

A look at the current market trends reveals that the large conurbations are still immensely popular as places to live. After all, their extensive offer of jobs, entertainment and general infrastructure fits perfectly with the modern 24-hour lifestyle.

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03.05.2019

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The most beautiful cycling routes in Schleswig-Holstein

for the beginning of spring

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21.03.2025

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Wintertime is wellness time: the most beautiful spa & wellness hotels in Schleswig-Holstein

When it's cold outside and the wind is blowing, there's nothing better than wellness. Do you already have plans for the upcoming winter season? Perhaps you are still looking for the perfect place for a soothing wellness break from everyday life and would like some inspiration for a short trip: We present four spa & wellness hotels from different regions of Schleswig-Holstein where a special time-out is guaranteed.