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Tips April 16, 2019

How to Make Small Bathrooms Look Bigger

Reading Time: 4 minutes Unless you own a custom-built home, chances are, you ended up with a small bathroom. At the rate we are constructing buildings, space is becoming less and less available and we are having to make do with smaller houses. Small spaces can either be peaceful and clean or just compact and depressing. Hence, for all the small space-dwellers, here are a few tips to make small bathrooms look bigger. Avoid using patterned wallpaper So, you have always dreamt of a fancy washroom. Exquisitely patterned wallpaper obviously gives off an aura of luxe. However, unless you have a large bathroom, all those patterns are going to look compact and untidy. Instead of going overboard with the wall, try to use the same bathroom tiles along with the wall. If the floor and the sides are of the same color, the seamless finishings will give the illusion of a bigger bathroom. Build…

My Home April 15, 2019

No-nos of Bathroom Remodeling

Reading Time: 4 minutes So, you’re thinking of remodeling your bathroom. Renovations of any kind is a time-consuming, tiring process. When it comes to remodeling an aspect of your home that has to be extremely functional but at the same time, relaxing with a touch of luxe, it can seem like an even more daunting task. We tend to take our washrooms for granted whereas practically, this is one of the places in your house that has to be high in terms of functionality. For the next time you’re renovating your washroom, here are the things you should avoid along with some bathroom renovation tips. Changing plumbing from where it is Moving your bathtub or plumbing pipes is definitely going to cost you a lot of money. Unless there’s any technical problem, there’s no need for you to relocate your pipes or bathtub. One of the best bathroom renovation tips is to keep it…

Trends April 13, 2019

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Reading Time: 3 minutes So the largest Bengali festival, Pohela Boishakh, is just around the corner! April had an amazing string of events this year and celebrating Pohela Boishakh makes it even better. Every year, enthusiastic Bengalis and an array of events welcome Pohela Boishakh in a striking manner. Through this event, the Bengalis bid their goodbyes to the existing year and greet the new one. The government organizes various events to mark the day. In 2016, UNESCO included Mongol Shobhajatra in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Read below to learn more about celebrating Pohela Boishakh and its significance. How it started There are many theories behind the start of Pohela Boishakh. Some people believe that the Mughal Emperor Akbar started it; others believe that the occasion has some correlation to Vaisakhi that many Hindus and Sikh celebrate. However, a majority believes in the Mughal theory. During the Mughal rule, people heavily relied…

Tips April 7, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Vertical Gardens

Reading Time: 3 minutes Living walls, otherwise known as vertical gardens or green walls, are the next big trend we’ll be seeing everywhere (and for good reason!). A Green wall is a garden that grow upwards with a means of support such as a trellis rather than on the ground. Vertical gardens are rapidly popularizing because of its various benefits. So, whether you want to learn more or create a DIY living wall, below is a list of tips on how to make a vertical garden. Hanging Pots One great thing about choosing your own vertical garden design is that they can be in any size. It can be as small as a bottle and as large as an entire wall. However, it’s better to start with something that’s easy to take care of. Start off by hanging pots. For this, you will only need some pretty pots or buckets, hanging hooks and a…

My Home April 5, 2019

Prepare Your Home for The Summer

Reading Time: 4 minutes As we bid our farewell to Winter, it’s the time to spruce up our homes for warmer weather. Summer means enjoying the delicious seasonal fruits and battling the sweltering temperatures in the best way possible. In this sultry weather, take a few measures and get your home ready for the season so that you can enjoy the rest of the year. Read below to learn about a few steps to prepare your home for the summer. Deep-clean your entire house Take necessary precautions first because with Summer comes a LOT of dust. Therefore, get busy dusting behind the windows and sweeping the floor and get your house ready for the Summer. It’s also important to keep in mind about humidity and what it can do to your living space. A humid atmosphere can pose a threat to your home’s surface and make living very uncomfortable. Control the level of moisture…

My Home March 29, 2019

Tips to Remove Wallpaper

Reading Time: 4 minutes Removing wallpaper is a risky business. If you want to follow DIY tutorials and do it at home, it can get very messy, very quickly. Then again, hiring professionals to do it can increase your expenses as well. There are some techniques that work better on specific wallpapers than others. To make sure you end up with clean and smooth walls, read below the tips to remove wallpaper in the most efficient way possible. Firstly, know what kind of wallpaper you’re dealing with There are mainly three types of wallpaper and figuring it out is one of the first steps to remove wallpaper. The traditional one, which is uncoated or untreated, can be removed right after getting it wet. Then there are the strippable wallpapers that are easier to take off because you don’t need to steam it beforehand; you can simply tear it off. The most difficult one to…

Trends March 28, 2019

Things to Do in April

Reading Time: 4 minutes As we step into the month of rainy days induced with colorful things and leave behind the month of Independence, we can’t help but indulge ourselves in the festivities! April doesn’t only have Pohela Boishakh but many other events and exhibitions in April. So, if you are thinking of taking out your loved ones for an evening packed with entertainment, below is a list of things you can do in April that will not disappoint you. Biggest Boishakhi Fair 2019 Date: April 1 – 5, 2019 Time: 11 AM – 9 PM Venue: Drik Gallery Drik Gallery always has something going, whether art exhibitions or seasonal fairs. For those who are looking to grab great deals and want to do some shopping for Pohela Bishakh, you don’t want to sit this one out! You will be able to find more similar events and exhibitions in April like this one but…

Trends March 26, 2019

Celebrating the Independence Day of Bangladesh

Reading Time: 3 minutes March is the month of independence in Bangladesh. Today, the nation will be celebrating its 49th Independence Day of Bangladesh. Bangladeshis celebrate this national holiday to commemorate the country’s declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971 and to pay tribute to the fallen war martyrs who made Bangladesh a state of its own. Just like Ekushey February, the day is a heart-rending reminder for the lives lost in the nine-month period of the Liberation war. Read below to know about its significance and things you can do on the Independence day of Bnagladesh. History It all started when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won the Pakistani General Election in 1970 with a significant majority. However, the Pakistani Military government under Yahya Khan was unwilling to let go of power. Over time, the parties tried to work out several agreements and negotiations but they never followed through. Eventually, it was apparent that they…

Trends March 22, 2019

4 Reasons Why People Go Vegan

Reading Time: 4 minutes Over the past couple of years, veganism has become an increasingly popular lifestyle. Veganism (not to be confused as vegetarianism) has been around since the 1800s but it’s been only a few decades now that we are seeing people make drastic changes in their lifestyle. For people who are unfamiliar with these terms, the difference between them can seem blurry. Vegetarians do not eat animals but can consume products that come from them such as eggs or dairy products whereas vegans have more diet restrictions. They do not even consume dairy products or things made out of animal byproducts. So, why is it that the once mocked lifestyle is now a mainstream one? Check out our list given below that talks about the reasons for going vegan. Improved health A lot of the times, the number one reason for people opting for veganism is because of the health benefits it…

Trends March 18, 2019

Trending Office Designs of 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes The design you have in your office speaks about your company culture to whoever visits – clients, employees and even applicants. In 2019, we are seeing a big shift of office design towards contemporary elements. This year is all about personalizing work space for maximum productivity and flexibility. Below is a list of trends and modern office decor ideas that we expect are going to stay throughout the whole of 2019. Fewer cubicles It’s been a while that the concept of co-working space has entered the scene of office interior design. This particular trend has proved to be very useful in this generation where the number of freelancers are increasing day by day. However, co-working spaces are not the only type of work-spaces to have an open plan office design. Nowadays, less corporate work-spaces can be seen with dull, neutral colored cubicles and more with open collaborative spaces. One of…