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biOrb Fish Tank Review : A Stylish And Affordable Aquarium For Design Lovers

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021
30l biOrb Life fish tank on a sideboard in a living room with green walls behind

We recently got a new biOrb fish tank so that our girls could have pets. They have been asking for pets for quite a while now and we thought that a nice little aquarium would be a good place to start.

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    This is the Smarter Way to Heat Your Home

    August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

    The Ecostrad iQ Ceramic smart electric radiator allows effortless smart-home integration that enables you to save both energy and money.

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    How to Get Your Dream Kitchen on a Budget

    August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

    Lusting after designer kitchens that you can’t afford? Find out how to get your dream kitchen on a budget, for as much as 50-90% less.

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    How to Create a Biophilic Home Office

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    Now that so many of us are working from home, it’s time we improve our workspaces by creating the optimum biophilic home office.

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    This is Why You Need Made-to-Measure Curtains & Blinds

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[AD] My kids have been asking for a pet for a long time now but it's a bit complicated at our house as I am allergic to animal fur. So that's most pets off the cards before we've even started. An aquarium seemed like a logical step though.⠀ ⠀ However, what has put me off in the past, is the fact that we only have a small home so any fish tank that we decided to bring in would need to be quite small and compact, easy to look after and it would need to look good too.⠀ ⠀ Luckily, we discovered @biorbuk which solved all our problems. With its sleek, minimalist design, a biOrb aquarium is the obvious choice for design-loving pet owners. After all, these tanks look more like a design object than a fish tank. There are six different styles to choose from in four different sizes (15l, 30l, 45l, and 60l).⠀ ⠀ We opted for the 30l Life tank in with a transparent frame and our six little Cherry Barb fish are now nicely settled into their new home and enjoying the Summer decoration kit that we have added.⠀ ⠀ To read the full review and learn more about our biOrb aquarium, click the link in my bio and select this image to be taken straight to the blog post. ⠀ ⠀ https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/reviews/biorb-fish-tank-review-a-stylish-and-affordable-aquarium-for-design-lovers⠀ ⠀ #biorb #mybiorb #thebiorbpeople #biorbuk #biOrbaquarium #aquariumfishtank #aquariums #aquariumfish #aquariumfun #aquariumlife #aquariumsofinstagram #aquariumsofig #aquariumsetup #aquariumdesign #designaquariums #luxuryaquariums #aquariumhobby #fishlife #fishtank #fishkeepinghobby
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[AD] Have you been looking for a smarter way to heat your home? I've slowly been converted to smart technology for the home as I have started to install it in my coworking space. But I've recently been looking into heating that I can control remotely and that can independently monitor the temperature in the office and adjust accordingly. ⠀ ⠀ Ideally, I want a heater that can keep the office at a comfortable temperature, but also that can help save energy in the long run. Plus it has to be electric.⠀ ⠀ I think I may have found a solution. The Ecostrad iQ Ceramic is a smart, wi-fi enabled, electric radiator from @electricradiatorsdirect that takes all the hassle out of heating your room thanks to its intelligent heating controls and precision digital thermostat. ⠀ ⠀ To find out more about this smart electric radiator and all its benefits, click the link in my bio and select this image to be taken straight to the blog post.⠀ ⠀ Image c/o @electricradiatorsdirect⠀ ⠀ https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/heating/heat-your-home-with-smart-electric-radiator⠀ ⠀ #thedesignsheppard #electricradiator #electriocradiators #smarthome #smarttech #smarthometechnology #smarthometech #smarthomesolutions #smarthomegadgets #smartheating #smartheatingsystem #smarthomeinspiration
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[AD] If you are anything like me, which I suspect you might be if you enjoy reading my blog, then you will probably spend an inordinate amount of time looking at high-end kitchens and wishing that you had the budget to get one. Give me a hands-up emoji in the comments if this is you too!!⠀ ⠀ I am here today to tell you that there is a way that we can get our dream kitchen on a budget for as much as 50-90% less. Insane, I know! And to top it off, you'll also be doing something good for the environment. ⠀ ⠀ Find out how you can bag your dream kitchen for a bargain price by clicking the link in my bio and selecting this image to be taken straight to the post.⠀ ⠀ Image c/o @usedkitchenexchange⠀ ⠀ #thedesignsheppard #usedkitchenexchange #luxuryforless #rethinkingkitchens ⁠⁠#exdisplaykitchen #prelovedkitchen #usedkitchen #secondhandkitchen #dreamkitcheninthemaking #kitchendreams #kitchenonabudget #designerkitchens
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The pandemic has radically changed the world of work and there is a lot of talk now about whether we will go back to the office or embrace a more hybrid model. Whatever happens, those of us who do decide to work from home need to make sure that we are properly set up to do so. Our working environment is so important and really affects our mental health and wellbeing.⠀ ⠀ Following discussions with Caoimhe McKenna of @yellow_brick_road_design about the benefits of biophilic design and bringing the related design concepts into our home offices, I have written a post on creating a biophilic home office. I was inspired by the amazing photoshoot that Caoimhe did up on Dartmoor. I will tag the brands that she worked with to create this amazing outdoor office. How bloody creative! Thank you for letting me use your images Caoimhe.⠀ ⠀ Photographer credit: @jlm_productions⠀ ⠀ DuraOcean chair from @lifestylegardenfurniture made from recycled plastics recovered from the ocean.⠀ ⠀ Bespoke lime plaster backdrop from @earth_coat⠀ ⠀ Hand-crafted paper pulp Morphe pendant light from @creare_studio ⠀ ⠀ #biophilicdesign #biophilia #biophilicinteriors #homeoffice #homeofficedesign #homeofficedesignideas #homeofficegoals #homeofficeinspo #homeofficeinspiration #homeofficestyle #homeofficesetup #workingfromhome
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[AD] I have said it many times here before, but window treatments are without doubt one of the hardest parts of any interior design scheme. There are so many options available and so many variables to work with, that getting it right can be extremely tricky.⠀ ⠀ If you know exactly what you want and have few complications you can get away with ready-made curtains and blinds. This is a great option if you have standard-sized windows and you don't mind buying off the shelf. Otherwise, you really should consider the made-to-measure option.⠀ ⠀ There are so many benefits to be had from choosing made-to-measure curtains and blinds that are made bespoke for your windows and your home. I have partnered with @britishmadeinteriors to explore some of these benefits.⠀ ⠀ To find out what they are, click the link in my bio and select this image to be taken straight to the post.⠀ ⠀ https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/window-treatments/this-is-why-you-need-made-to-measure-curtains-blinds⠀ ⠀ Image c/o @villanovafabric⠀ ⠀ #thedesignsheppard #madeinbritain #madeinbritain🇬🇧#britishmade🇬🇧 #britishbusiness #britishinteriors #blinds #curtains #curtaindesign #curtainsdesign #curtainstyle #curtainfabric #curtainmaker #madetoorder #interiordesign #fabric #bespokecurtains #bespokeblinds #windowdressings #windowdressing #drapes #windowdressingexpert #customdrapes #drapestyle
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[AD] Since becoming a homeowner there are lots of life lessons that I have learnt that would never have occurred to me when I was younger. One of those lessons is just how much time and effort you should put into choosing beds and sofas. Considering how much time we spend in bed and sat on the sofa (one study estimated that Brits spend 44 whole days every year sat on the sofa), it really is common sense that we should do our research and think carefully about what we are investing our money in.⠀ ⠀ I've partnered with @Houzzerafurniture to come up with 7 tips for choosing the right sofa for your lifestyle. ⠀ ⠀ If you want to find out what they are, hit the link in my bio and select this image to be taken straight to the post.⠀ ⠀ https://www.thedesignsheppard.com/furniture/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sofa-for-your-lifestyle⠀ ⠀ #thedesignsheppard #newsofa #newsofas #sofabuying #sofadesigns #couchstyle #couchdesigns #buyingguide #interiordecortips #interiordecorinspo #homedecortips #interiorsblog #interiorsblogger #homedesignbloggers #sofabed
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