Design – Mille Simally Elila

Tips for the balcony: plant balcony flowers correctly

M R — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:09:30 +0000

Balcony plants should be planted at the end of May when there is no longer any danger of late frost. I was really late and only did it now – in July. Right now I’m in the process of pretending my apartment again and of course the balcony is a very important part! As I continue to search for balcony tips to make it really beautiful, I turned my attention first to balcony flowers . Last year I sowed grill herbs .

Plant balcony flowers correctly

In order for the flowers to grow well, they must of course be planted correctly. That is how it goes:

Prepare boxes : empty and clean – limescale will disappear with a little vinegar
Buying flowers : For 80cm about four plants, for 40cm two are enough
Preparing the flowers : The flowers take root better when they are well moistened. So put it in a bowl of water for a moment!
Fill flower boxes halfway with soil
insert flowers
refill soil
Water adequately

Very important now: Water in the evening and in the morning. Just not when the sun is really beating down on it!

Tips for the balcony: Decorate with flowers

Every flower has different needs. My balcony is very sunny, so I have to be careful about what is suitable. I planted a lot of lavender because it tolerates the heat very well and smells extremely good! In general, Mediterranean plants are very suitable. Tip when traveling: water storage boxes provide the plants with water for several days.

In the near future I would like to decorate my balcony even more and also wanted to dry a few bushes and a bouquet of flowers . So I thought about ordering or buying a particularly beautiful bouquet, letting it dry and putting it in a vase. Bouquets are also wonderful to look at dried! So you can use it for a long time and don’t have to dispose of it after a short time.

Posters for summer – redecorate your home now!

M R — Mon, 12 May 2025 06:42:29 +0000

I already know that I want to spend as much time outside as possible this summer. After the long time I’ve only spent in my own four walls! That’s why I’m already taking care of a lot of things that I’ve already done before. So also new posters for my apartment. I get tired of it relatively quickly and like to change the motifs more often. When choosing the pictures , I paid attention to certain things that I present to you in this article.

Review: Black and white decorate with posters

Posters for the summer: I pay attention to this when choosing

What exudes summer and also fits into my interior?

Discreet colors of the posters
Black and white wooden frames (alternating)
Summer lights, light shades
Motifs reminiscent of nature and lightness

That’s why I chose a palm tree motif in a subtle pink , which is much lighter than the previous strong pink posters I’ve had on this wall. That had become too colorful for me in the long run! The palm prints also fit well into my apartment, as I also have some palm trees in the living room and the motif is repeated in this way.

A partial nude photograph in black and white is also hanging on my wall , which also reflects my sense of aesthetics and embodies a certain lightness.

A grass motif and a pink rock motif have also been added. Both also radiate summer!

I like very calm motifs in my bedroom, which is why I chose a new forest motif for it. That fits in every season!

Ideas to decorate balconies and terraces with plants

M R — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:44 +0000

Chinese jasmine, petunias, geraniums, carnations, bamboo… There are many options for flowering or non-flowering plants with which to decorate your balcony or terrace during this upcoming summer. That is why we tell you which are the outdoor plants that best resist the high temperatures of this hot but long-awaited time of year. Some require more care and maintenance than others, but they are all good ideas to decorate our balconies and terraces with plants:

The Rose

The rose or rosebushes are sophisticated, delicate, beautiful, but, above all, very resistant to sun and heat . In any case, before buying the seeds or the plant directly, let the specialized professionals at the store explain to you the needs of this flower that is so beautiful, but delicate at the same time.

lavender

Aromatic terrace plants such as lavender, in addition to giving color, will intoxicate your entire balcony with their good smell. Lavender, with blue and purple tones , needs a lot of sun, approximately six hours, so you will have to water it twice a week. Another benefit of this plant is that it also resists winter very well, so you can have it exposed on your terrace throughout the year.

the fern

The ferns that stores like Interflora put at your disposal for your balcony or terrace need a lot of natural light , although not so much directly. If you put them in a strategic place, the leaves will get big and take on a very special green. Of course, it is a plant that requires a lot of maintenance : the soil in its pot must be moistened at all times, not flooded.

the dahlia

Spectacular and harmonic flower where they exist: a good dahlia will give a cheerful touch to your terrace or balcony. In addition, their maintenance is as simple as the following: they will need a lot of ultraviolet rays and water, but no wind . That’s all. And, if all goes well, they will bloom right at the beginning of summer and last until almost the end of autumn.

honeysuckle

With the honeysuckle plant you will quickly color your balcony and you will also aromatize it quickly. Its main characteristic is that it needs sunlight like water, although not directly, as is the case with some of the views so far. In any case, in general terms it can be said that it is a very resistant plant and, if it has a support to hold on to, you will have a beautiful flower mural hanging from the facade of your terrace.

the azalea

Perfect flower for those outdoor spaces where little natural light reaches the end of the day. The azalea is an evergreen, so if you maintain it well it will bloom so much that you will hardly see the stem or green leaves. The plant is only something special in terms of the water with which you water it: it must not be very hard because of the lime or it will spoil.

the vervain

If you have little time to take care of your plants, verbena is a good alternative: it does not require much care. It needs very little water, it loves the sun in summer and it adapts even to dry geographical areas , that is, to the typical climate in many parts of this country. In addition, its duration goes beyond the summer: it begins to bloom in the spring months and perishes in late autumn.

the lion’s mouth

Perhaps you will know it more as a bunny or a calf, since this beautiful plant goes by many names and is part of this ranking because it is a typical Mediterranean flower that perfectly withstands the sun and extreme heat of summer in this part of the world. If you want to paint your balcony with a palette of yellows, reds or whites , the lion’s mouth is the most successful then.

the daisy

We could say that it has superpowers against the sun: it is perfectly resistant to heat and UV rays and, furthermore, it does not require any meticulous or exhaustive maintenance. You will only have to water it with some frequency, but not with large amounts of water. That is why they are seen in any garden or park: they are easy to care for and maintain .

the gerbera

Very resistant plant during the harsh summer and beautiful at the same time, it has it all. IF your terrace is large, all the better, it is a plant with flowers that, once it has completed all its growth, will be large … So much so that every two years you will have to transplant it because it needs larger pots. In the hottest months, do not direct it directly towards sunlight and do not water it too much.

The rosemary

Normally it is seen only in the field and often only the plant, without its flower, but this typical and aromatic bush of the country is a good decoration on the balcony or garden of your house. In addition, you will have it very handy to season your food . It loves the sun and does not need much water.

Innovation and vanguard in kitchen furniture

M R — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:23:45 +0000

Kitchen trends change, although it is true that until not long ago kitchens returned to a more retro and classic look, some time ago we began to see furniture with straighter lines and clean shapes . Although aesthetics are changing, what never changes is the great need to adapt kitchen furniture to new technologies . Innovation and avant-garde are always present in kitchen furniture. Whether with wood, with stone, with cement or rust finishes, with countertops that imitate textures such as marble or granite; as well as with appliances that are increasingly quieter and are classified as more energy efficient.

Much more comfortable kitchen furniture

Innovation allows us today to have much more comfortable furniture. Manufacturers such as Plastimodul.com have innovative and interesting products such as Tecno Touch, a very smooth door opening and closing system that is activated with a single touch; and it is that comfort at home has become our highest priority.

The need for more comfortable furniture is not only due to these opening and closing systems or softer hinges. We can also find it in products such as pull-out tables , which are completely different from the typical tables with heavy and cumbersome mechanisms and now open in a simple and graceful way. Removable corner mechanisms with rotating models are even incorporated, to take advantage of the most difficult corners; and it is that another of the absolute priorities is that innovation and the avant-garde are put at the service of the use of spaces .

We also include accessories in our kitchen utensils that can make our day-to-day life easier , such as revolving trays for low cabinets, as well as an endless number of basket models. From metal of different sizes, bottle racks, such as bread bags, spice racks or removable dish racks, even pot holders are a necessity that few kitchens miss anymore.

Innovation in sinks

Innovation can not only be seen in the furniture, but also in other essential parts of the kitchen such as sinks. For example, the store that we named above is one of the manufacturers of modern sinks that bets on the best materials with models in chromed and polished steel, with stainless steel and with qualities that make them extremely durable ; and it is that the current kitchens are kitchens that are used, and a lot.

There is no problem choosing models of different sizes and shapes , even the mythical round sinks are still in fashion. Now, it is interesting to find manufacturers that can also provide us with a solution for taps, since each sink has special characteristics.

more modern aesthetics

As we mentioned, the aesthetics that we are seeing in the main magazines and decorative events are no longer focused so much on classic or vintage kitchen models. Straight lines, plain colors and visually clear spaces are back . A trend that fell in love a decade ago and that continues to succeed today.

5 tips for decorating a small garden

M R — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:31:00 +0000

Having a garden, even if it is small, is a great privilege, especially if you can decorate it to your liking and print your personality in every corner. In this small space you can create an environment in which to relax and enjoy the good weather outdoors.

To achieve a beautiful decoration it is not necessary to have a high budget, since you can find garden products at an affordable price. If you want some recommendations to achieve a functional and beautiful garden in a few steps, follow our advice.

How to decorate a small garden?

Surely you have always dreamed of having a large garden in your house where you can enjoy a huge pool, barbecue, a relaxation area, trees, plants and even a fountain, however, being able to have a large space is enough complicated. If you have a garden with smaller dimensions than you would like, don’t worry, because with the right layout and decoration you can get a lot out of it.

You just need a little imagination and ideas to inspire you, and to help you we are going to give you some notions with which to achieve the garden of your dreams.

take advantage of the space

In a small garden it is important to occupy the maximum space, even the corners, but if you do not want to place plants in that part of the garden, the best option is to add some furniture such as armchairs, deckchairs or a wooden bench.

To take advantage of all the meters of the garden without overloading it, look for elements that can be easily stored, such as a hanging hammock, which is easy to remove and put on.

Although you want to make the most of the garden, you must be clear that sometimes less is more. So if you put too much furniture it can give a feeling of being overwhelmed. Try to occupy the sides and leave an empty central space.

Set up a table with chairs

If you want to make the most of your garden and be able to eat, read or do some activities, it is best to place a small table and a couple of chairs that allow you to do so. Look for a special model of table and chairs for outdoors, since they must be made with materials that resist changes in temperature and the direct action of both rain, snow and sunlight. This way you guarantee their durability and that you can use them year after year without deteriorating.

If you choose folding tables and chairs you will gain mobility in case you need it, in addition, that will make cleaning and watering tasks in the garden easier and will not be an obstacle.

Define the spaces

You may think that it is very complicated to separate spaces due to the small size of the garden, but you can create it with little effort and a little imagination, and it will also help you to visually appear larger than it is.

On the one hand you can create a rest area, where you can place the table and chairs or a sun lounger. On the other hand, look for a place to put the grass, it is very pleasant to walk without shoes on the fresh and freshly cut grass. In the event that you do not like grass, you can change it for gravel or pavement such as slabs that, in addition, will help to better delimit the different environments.

A source as protagonist

A fountain is always a decorative element that gives a very special touch to any garden, it brings freshness and the sound of water helps us relax and feel more comfortable. Even if you have a small garden, that is not an obstacle to installing a fountain, but in this case, instead of placing it in the center of the garden, which could give it an ornate appearance, it is best to put it on a wall, like this it won’t steal space. There are many different designs of fountains, so you are sure to find one that suits the style of the garden and your budget.

Vertical gardens

Vertical gardens attract a lot of attention and are a perfect way to take advantage of space using the walls or supports that are placed on the ceiling. To achieve a vertical garden you can use different elements such as wooden beams or shelves that are placed on the wall and place plants on them. Another way to do it is with vining plants that grow and adapt to the space. In addition, they tend to develop quickly, so you won’t have to wait long to see how they colonize your garden and flood it with color, in a short time you will be able to show off your vegetation.

You can also use the walls or fences that delimit your garden with climbing plants that will ensure that you have a wall full of flowers such as bougainvillea or jasmine. The visual effect will be that of being in the middle of nature and does not require a large financial outlay.

Goodbye to clutter: 10 ingenious DIY ideas to store your jewelry in style!

M R — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:33:00 +0000

Your jewelry deserves storage that is both practical and aesthetic. Rather than letting your necklaces get tangled or your rings get lost, why not opt for simple and clever DIY solutions? Here are 10 creative ideas to organize your jewelry with style.

Jewelry to complete your look(1/12)

Jewelry is more than just an accessory. It has the power to transform a simple look into an elegant and sophisticated one. A pair of sparkling earrings or a bold necklace can add a touch of personality and sophistication to any outfit.

The importance of storing your jewelry properly (2/12)

Proper jewelry storage is not only about organization, but also preservation. Taking care of your accessories helps prevent them from getting lost, damaged, or tangled. Neatly stored necklaces and bracelets stay in great condition for longer, while neatly organized earrings and rings are easy to find when you need them.

Necklace holder with playing cards (3/12)

Recycle old playing cards into a handy necklace holder. Punch small holes around the edges of the cards and pin them to a wall or board with push pins. Each hole can hold a hook to hang your necklaces on, adding a fun and unique touch to your storage.

A jewelry grater (4/12)

Transform an old cheese grater into a fun jewelry stand. Clean and paint the grater any color you like, then use the holes to hang your earrings. For decorative use, place the grater upside down on a wooden base or pedestal, creating a sturdy display.

Cork jewelry holder (5/12)

Create an eco-friendly and practical jewelry holder with a cork board. Attach it to the wall or place it in a decorative frame, then use pins or small hooks to hang your jewelry. This solution is perfect for keeping necklaces and bracelets from getting tangled.

Necklace holder with a wooden board (6/12)

Use a raw or painted wooden board to make a simple and aesthetic necklace holder. Attach hooks or nails to the board at regular intervals to hang your jewelry. You can personalize the board with patterns or writing to match your interior.

Wooden and metal jewelry holder (7/12)

Combine wood and metal for a modern and functional jewelry holder. For example, attach a metal bar to a wooden base and add hooks along the bar. This industrial style fits perfectly into a contemporary interior.

Jewelry holder with a wickerwork board (8/12)

Use a wooden frame with a cane panel to store your jewelry. Hang your earrings directly on the cane, and add hooks at the bottom of the frame for necklaces. This solution is elegant and brings a vintage touch to your room.

Jewelry holder with frame and wire mesh (9/12)

Repurpose an old picture frame by attaching chicken wire to it. This DIY jewelry holder is perfect for hanging your earrings and adding hooks at the bottom for necklaces. Personalize the frame with paint or embellishments for a unique look.

A birdcage as a jewelry holder (10/12)

Repurpose a vintage birdcage to display your jewelry. Hang necklaces and bracelets from the bars, and place bowls at the bottom of the cage for your rings and small coins. This idea combines practical storage with romantic decor.

Pegboards for jewelry storage (11/12)

Attach a pegboard to the wall to organize your jewelry. Add hooks or metal rods to hang necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You can also paint the board to match your home decor.

Jewelry drawer (12/12)

Transform an old drawer into a jewelry storage space. Line the bottom with fabric or decorative paper, and use dividers to organize your rings, earrings, and bracelets. For an even more practical effect, attach hooks or drawer knobs to the sides or inside to hang your necklaces and bracelets.