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It’s no surprise that in a world where technology has essentially taken over, we turn to social media for advice, support, and ideas. Social media makes accessing the latter easy and fun in many cases. In fact, our Cocoweb team recommends using the power of social media – particularly Instagram – to find inspiration from others when it comes to home décor. While interior design images on Instagram often depict perfect, spotless homes featuring luxurious, elaborate furniture and décor, …

The benefit of having a variety of different types of housing available – traditional houses, apartments, condos, duplexes, penthouses, etcetera – is that different people can have their personal wants and needs met. However, whether you buy or rent your home can impact what you can and cannot do with your property. Everyone knows that when rental a home or apartment, the landlord will have restrictions. Of course, different landlords have different restrictions. But what is usually …

As the world population increases so does furniture waste. But what exactly constitutes as furniture waste? Furniture waste is when furniture is tossed that could otherwise be reused, refurbished, or recycled. In fact, an approximate 8.8 million tons of furniture ended up in landfills in the United States alone in 2005, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But part of the issue with furniture waste isn’t just that millions of tons of decent furniture are being put …

When one has the chance to design the inside of their own home, it is always something to be grateful for. Many enjoy having the freedom to make the interior of their home look and feel the exact ways that want it to. Unfortunately, all too often, we fall into the trap that we have to match our design to that of a design featured in a magazine, on television, or on social media. Since when did other designs have to directly impact our own? In a world of social media and vis …

Fresh, natural, and aromatic are three components many enjoy having in their interior design. Having such can turn any home into a more welcoming space in no time. Fortunately, there is a way to achieve all three, along with the addition of beautiful aesthetics, by utilizing dried flowers and herbs in the home. Additionally, drying (or purchased pre-dried) flowers and herbs for the sake of incorporating them in your interior design is very affordable, fun, and simple, all while providi …