Creative ideas for winter & Christmas decorations

Winter is the time for cosiness: With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to get cosy at home and get creative with your winter and Christmas decorations. We have the best ideas for festive decorations, craft tips and the latest trends to help you have fun decorating.

A surreal composition that combines bright flowers with abstract and shadowy elements against a dreamlike forest background

Portrait of an artist: Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo de Rivera (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican artist who became world famous for her unusual self-portraits, which show her with a moustache and eyebrows growing together. But behind her colourful paintings lies a tragic life story.

A vivid depiction of Van Gogh's ‘Starry Night’ with a swirling sky, shining stars and a peaceful village below

Portrait of an Artist: Vincent Van Gogh

The Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) became a legend already after his death at the age of 37. His short life, which was marked by lack of success and setbacks, his early suicide and his important work contribute significantly to this.

Room Lighting: 7 Ideas for Atmospheric Light in Living Rooms

When designing a living space, many people think most about furniture and decoration – but how hard do you think about what is the right concept for room lighting? Only perfect lighting ensures that you feel completely comfortable in your home. We have compiled 7 ideas on what you should look for when choosing the right light source and what light in the particular room will create the desired room atmosphere.

Close-up of a restorer carefully restoring a classical painting with a fine brush and restoration materials

Painting Restoration: What’s behind it?

We associate our favorite works of art not only with a beautiful painting, but also with special stories and memories that we like to think back on. The older a painting gets, the more susceptible it becomes to dirt, fading colors and various damages. To preserve the quality and expressiveness of the artwork for as long as possible, there are ways to protect it. In this article we will shed light on what is behind the restoration of a painting and how you can also ensure yourself that you will enjoy your work of art for many years.

Artworks on sloping ceilings

Tips and Tricks for Wall Decoration with Sloping Ceilings

Sloping roofs are often a challenge when it comes to furnishing and decorating. But with a few tips and tricks, we will help you to effectively and stylishly stage the “nuisance” sloping roof. With wall decoration as a visual highlight, you give the sloping walls a personal touch and integrate them decoratively into the living space.

klassischer englischer Einrichtungsstil, der die gemütliche, zeitlose Eleganz und einladende Atmosphäre einfängt

English Furnishings: How to Give English Charm to your Living Space

The charm of English interiors consists of the elegance of solid furniture paired with the coziness of colorful patterned textiles. If you want to create a small romantic island with a rural flair at home, you are in the right place. Find out what is important in the English style of furnishing and which decorative items should not be missing in any case.