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"Design is not just what it looks like. Design is how it works."

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Interior Design Tips – by Gandhara

Create a floor plan. To bring out the best in any space, a floor plan is an ideal first step. It creates a visual of the room’s flow, and helps identify the furnishings and respective dimensions. Mix old and new décor—something very special about the blend of eras.

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Things to consider when selecting the perfect Rug – by Dhanak

Finding a home that is perfect in one's eye is everyone's dream. However, this perfect home may have a floor that is stained, chipped or an awful color. Would you give up the home? Certainly not! Dhanak has found after 12 years of experience that a rug eases the pain.

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The Wanderlust Mini Edition: How to Style a White Dress – by The Design Collective

A white mini dress is a summer essential to have in your wardrobe. "White has it all. Its beauty is absolute. It's the perfect harmony" - Coco Chanel. There are so many ways to style such a piece that in a way make it perfect for the beautiful tropical island weather.

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The Coffee Story – by Pages and Coffee

For majority, there is no chance of a head start without a cup of coffee; it has become such that coffee plays the center stage in Colombo's café culture. Why do we thrive on coffee? Is it just to be caffeinated or is there more to it? Just as much as you know your favourite roast...

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