Shower curtains are the perfect accessory to make a bathroom stand out. Both practical and attractive, they let you enjoy your privacy while taking a shower. It is important to keep in mind the décor of the bathroom while choosing the colour of the shower curtains. It is necessary to match your tiles, sink and tub as much as possible with it. Its colour and texture can set the tone for the entire space!

You can also create a theme for your bathroom with the help of a shower curtain. There are a number of designs and styles for you to choose from. The elements that you need to consider before making a purchase is its length. They can be extremely long and touch the floor or can be shorter and cover the mid-section. Short curtains look casual while the long ones look elegant. When a shower curtain is not sized properly, water is bound to leak all over the bathroom through gaps at the bottom or at the sides of the shower.

There are tons of creative ideas that you can try with curtains. You can hang curtains in designs such as world maps, city scenery, coastal motifs, florals, abstract art and much more! Ruffled curtains can instantly add visual interest to a simple and plain bathroom. Complement the design you choose with the knick knacks in your bathroom for a themed look that is sure to impress.

You can choose a shower curtain from a number of materials like plastic, fabric and waterproof materials. Remember to invest in a good liner to help keep your curtain in great shape. A right liner can make a lot of difference and with a little care, you can keep the shower curtain looking attractive for years to come.

Regularly wash your shower curtains with baking soda, vinegar or bleach to keep it looking fresh and clean. You don't have to settle for just another plain shower curtain unless you want your bathroom to look spacious. No matter what shower curtain you pick, remember to ventilate your bathroom by keeping a fan or having an open window. Now go, take the plunge… make your bathroom beautiful with your creativity!

Harry Potter lived the first 11 years of his life in a nook under the stairs and was quite miserable about it, but luckily we have better ideas to turn nooks into cozy spaces. Let's begin!

Your tiny nook can be anything – a converted attic, the spot by your windows, a corner of the room or the cupboard beneath the stairs! The best nooks as a rule have lots and lots of cushions, the more, the merrier! If it's a rectangular seat spanning the length of the window, you can pick a patterned seat cover and throw a quilted comforter on it to achieve the perfect messy look. If it is a bigger place, like a sofa or an entire alcove, select eclectic prints and hues that complement each other. If your favourite shade is a strong warm or cool colour like red or purple, pair it with neutrals like beige, cream, crown etc. to balance it out.

Another aspect to factor in is light. Since most nooks are in alcoves or corners, it is very important to select the right lighting for it. Most people bypass bright tube-lights for more subtle lighting, corner lamps, fairy lights or quaint chandeliers. A lot of people also go for the boho vibe with plain light bulbs hanging from the ceiling.

If the nook is part of a bigger room, you can choose translucent curtains or Chinese dividers to create the partition between the outside and your personal paradise.

What are you going to use it for? Do you keep moving from one spot to another for some peace and quiet while reading? Get bookshelves built all around the nook or above a certain wall and curl up over Kafka endlessly or you can build yours opposite the television to give you the perfect vantage point. You can also retire to your nook to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while taking a break, listen to music, draw, etc.

Give yourself carte blanche and do it up in the way you've always dreamt of. After all, your cozy nook is where you'll go to unwind after a long, tiring day and it'll be there waiting for you every time you want to escape the world!

While revamping the interiors of ones' home is always exciting, the time and money expended for it is huge. This year, give your brushes a break and choose attractive decals for an instant makeover. Decals refer to designs created on surfaces like fabric/paper or plastic and then transferred onto a concrete or glass wall using heat and/or water. The word originates from the French 'décalcomanie' and is shortened from the English 'Decalcomania'. It literally means 'to copy by transfer'.

Decals were originally used on cars and bikes but its usage has now increased to nail art, guitars, laptops and walls. They range from minimalistic designs to complicated tribal art, images of birds and animals to décor patterns like swirls and hearts.

An increasing number of people are opting for decals to decorate prominent walls in rooms or provide a contrast effect. They're especially useful in decorating kids' rooms as their interests and wishes keep changing every couple of years as they grow up! They can also be stuck on bathroom walls to brighten up a dull corner, in the kitchen to lend a different dimension to utilitarian cabinets and in the form of a quote right above your bed. There is a massive variety of ready to use decals available online and in shops but if none of those attract your fancy, you can always get a customized decal made.

There are multiple types of decals available in the market depending on your need and budget. The most common kind of decal is vinyl decal which is used on a maximum number of surfaces. Apart from these, there are PVC decals and non-PVC fabric decals. The price starts at very low rates and can go up to any amount depending on the size of the decal and its design.

Decals are also replacing the use of wallpapers in multiple homes since there is no fear of them getting affected by damp walls, mold or requiring any maintenance. While a wallpaper or paint job is definitely more regal, decals provide quick fixes and are also easier to remove should a change be required. One of the newer styles in the range is the 3D Decal which popularly comes in the shapes of butterflies, trees and birds. So if you're choosing to give your house a new look anytime soon, do factor in decals for they are all pros and no cons!