Aside from the money that goes into renting homes, one of the main reasons people choose to buy a home rather than rent one is so they can make it truly feel like their own home. Making a rental apartment feel like a home is one of the biggest challenges of renting. However, it’s a good idea to shift your mindset and make the most of the restrictions when …

The word “tatami” is derived from the Japanese verb, tatamu, meaning “to fold” or “to pile”. This brings about the implication that early tatami mats and squares were thin and could be folded up when not in use or piled up in storage. Historically, tatami was a luxury item only afforded to those of noble rank. The manufacturing and use of tatami date all the way back to the …

Japan is known across the world for its unique and sophisticated interior design. The traditions of Japanese interior design have lasted through time and to this day you can spot the influence of Japan in the interior design across the world. Below we will discuss the five principles of Japanese interior design and how you can incorporate these into your Village House home. If you have just moved into …

‘Out of sight, out of mind’ is a popular attitude towards the chaos that may be hiding inside our closets. Instead, many of us choose to focus on organizing and decorating more exposed areas of our apartments. However, opening up your closet is one of the first things most people do every day, so seeing a nicely organized space will often reflect positively on you and it’s a great …