Furniture within and without
By Roger and Judith Lewis features@algarveresident.com THE DISTINCTION between living in a house and living outside of your house is rapidly becoming more blurred. In northern European climates, there has
Hot home from home trends
By: TERESA AZEVEDO COUTINHO
Rental potential by design
By: TERESA AZEVEDO COUTINHO features@algarveresident.com MORE AND more of my clients are buying overseas investment property to rent it out. The main objective in the luxury rental market is to
Hottest trends in bathroom design
By: TERESA AZEVEDO COUTINHO interiors@the-resident.com Teresa Azevedo Coutinho runs her own interior design consultancy in Lisbon and found her niche in designing holiday homes for UK and Irish clients. Her
Feng shui – Your home environment
By: CRISTINA WOOLF This month we are looking at the characteristics of the environment of our home. They are the strongest determinants of feng shui, because they carry the energy
Introduction to feng shui
By: CRISTINA WOLFF FENG SHUI is the traditional Chinese art and science of living in harmony with the environment. Rooted in Taoist philosophy and Chinese culture, it is a way
Tips for newcomers to the Algarve
By: Chris Winstanley interiors@portugalresident.com AS NEW arrivals in the Algarve from the wet and windy county of Cheshire in England, my wife and I have never thought of the outdoors
The challenge of making your home toddler proof
BY: Liz Ryan of Homes in Heaven Email: liz.ryan@portugalresident.com BEING THE proud and weary mother of a 15-month-old boy (and a mum who is trying to run a business), I
Seasonal décor – prepare your property for the colder months
By TRISHELL GILL YOU CAN transform the look of your home to reflect the changing seasons, often through the use of accessories and furnishings you already own. Here are some
Prepare your property for paying guests
SUNNY ALGARVE – the ideal holiday destination. You may have purchased a home in Portugal and are considering renting it to holidaymakers. With careful planning and consideration for your future