Summer's here again! It's not too late to make the most of the sunny days on your balcony, as if you were still, or already, on holiday! Here are our tips for giving your balcony a seaside feel. Listen to these tips on L'essentiel Radio Transat, hammock or floor cushions [...]
Garden & terrace
How to decorate your garden?
When the weather is fine, gardens and terraces become an extension of the house, a living space in their own right. To feel good and enjoy a beautiful space all summer long, the layout and decoration, as inside the house, are very important. There's no need to change all your garden furniture, just pick and choose from the [...]
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 [...]
Create an outdoor relaxation area
When the weather is nice, we tend to think of outdoor yards, terraces and gardens as extensions of the house. And that's just it! To make the most of them, this article gives you some tips on how to decorate and furnish your outdoor spaces to make them a welcoming place to live. What type of outdoor living space? [...]
Tip: Create your own Zen garden
A Zen garden is the perfect place to sit and relax. Originally a Japanese style of garden, it combines both natural and architectural elements. The spiritual Zen garden was used by Japanese Buddhist monks throughout the 13th century as a place for meditation. It is layered to create [...]
Garden furniture: back to nature
In 2011, trends - from fashion to design - are all about nature and bright, cheerful colours. Gone are the years of minimalism and functional coldness; now warmth and atmosphere are back. The result is that both the interior and the exterior resonate with a decidedly natural accent.
Garden Sheds: a not so simple choice
A garden shed can be much more than just storage. And whatever your expectations, you need to ask yourself the right questions first. At Home has taken a look at it. But where to store lawnmowers, gardening tools and other odds and ends that are so necessary in the garden, but so cumbersome in the garage? The solution is [...]