brightside--2020-08-06--15 People Who Rented an Apartment and Their Life Sparkled With New Colors

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Renting a non-expensive apartment in a good district with adequate owners is a quest that not every person can go through .
However , looking at the stories on the internet many people relate to it with a sense of humor and it ’ s actually wonderful .
1 .
“ Whoever painted the house I ’ m renting , painted a floss stick to the wall.
” 2 .
They thought it was the cat ’ s fault 3 .
Good that it got clean again .
5 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this one ’ isn ’ t working well ’ ... ” 6 .
“ This renter destroyed a home when she was asked to leave because she broke the contract.
” 7 .
Thank goodness a cat is not a scary animal .
8 .
“ Grandma thought she rented out her vacation apartment to a neckbeard ... ” 9 .
Also , don ’ t stand there with the fridge open !
10 .
“ The toilet in an apartment my family rented on vacation ” 11.
“ This plug comes from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rented apartment.
” 12 .
“ A friend of mine just shared a photo of his first rented apartment .
What is this ?
Bathchen ?
Kitchroom ?
” 14 .
“ Went out this morning to get breakfast .
Came home to find a sign saying the house we rent is for sale .
We have 2 months to move out.
” 15 .
Also , you haven ’ t dusted it ...

Renting a non-expensive apartment in a good district with adequate owners is a quest that not every person can go through. However, looking at the stories on the internet many people relate to it with a sense of humor and it’s actually wonderful.
We at Bright Side have been eagerly reading the stories of tenants who told about all pitfalls of living in a rented apartment.
1. “Whoever painted the house I’m renting, painted a floss stick to the wall.”
2. They thought it was the cat’s fault
3. Good that it got clean again.
4. A friend’s advice can be precious.
5. “The renters demanded a new dryer since this one ’isn’t working well’...”
6. “This renter destroyed a home when she was asked to leave because she broke the contract.”
7. Thank goodness a cat is not a scary animal.
8. “Grandma thought she rented out her vacation apartment to a neckbeard...”
9. Also, don’t stand there with the fridge open!
10. “The toilet in an apartment my family rented on vacation”
11.“This plug comes from the floor near an outlet in my rented apartment.”
12. “A friend of mine just shared a photo of his first rented apartment. What is this? Bathchen? Kitchroom?”
13. Human impudence is sometimes boundless.
14. “Went out this morning to get breakfast. Came home to find a sign saying the house we rent is for sale. We have 2 months to move out.”
15. Also, you haven’t dusted it...


brightside--2020-08-06--The Story of Grace Kelly, Who Spent Her Entire Life in a Golden Cage While Trying to Smile in Public

Grace grew up in a family that strictly enforced good manners .
In her youth , her mother was a successful model and later , she became a famous athletic coach .
Her father was in the construction business and was also an athlete — he was a triple Olympic champion , the first in the sport of rowing .
Grace was quite different from the rest of her family .
Unlike her 2 sisters and her brother , she was shy , a bit awkward , and chubby .
So her very fit parents honestly thought she was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never find a good husband .
The had higher hopes for their other children .
A friend of the family remembered Grace ’ s appearance like this , “ Grace always had a bandana on , and had glasses and a sweater , nothing glamorous.
” At the same time , Grace had auditions for many roles in different plays and she even managed to get a role on Broadway .
After 2 years , at the age of 20 , she was invited to star in a movie .
Of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invited her to be in their projects .
For her role in Mogambo , Grace was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress .
But she actually won her award one year later — for her role in The Country Girl .
Around this time , Grace Kelly was noticed by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock and she appeared in 3 of his projects , 2 of which , Rear Window and Dial M for Murder , are believed to be the best of his works .
Grace Kelly ’ s movie career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 4 years , from 1952 to 1956 .
Despite this , the American Film Institute included the actress in the 13th spot on their list of the greatest film stars of all time , which includes 50 legends of Hollywood .
The fateful encounter that changed everything Grace met Rainier III , Prince of Monaco , in Cannes during a movie festival .
They had planned to do a photoshoot together , which , according to some people , the actress was trying to avoid because of her tight schedule .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on that day .
Both Grace and the Prince were in a traffic jam because of a worker ’ s strike .
So , she was annoyed with the way she looked and he was in a bad mood .
But when Rainier III saw her , he forgot about all of his troubles .
Afterward , they started writing letters to each other and 6 months later , the Prince came to the US seeking her parents ’ blessing .
He proposed to her right before Christmas and gave her a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the famous one with a 10-carat diamond .
Of course , this high-level marriage was discussed by everyone and many people around the Prince wanted to make as much money as possible from the event .
In the middle of the 20th century , Monaco was not as prestigious as it is today .
At the time , it was a tiny country that didn ’ t have much money and that wasn ’ t very popular among tourists .
One of the best friends of the Prince , billionaire Aristotle Socrates Onassis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attract attention would be to get married to someone like Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly .
Well , he predicted it : the marriage really promoted the reputation of Monaco for several decades .
A huge number of tourists came to Monaco and billionaires started to buy property there .
It is not surprising that people started to spread rumors that the Prince married her just to get Monaco in the spotlight .
For Grace ’ s parents , this marriage was also a great idea , because it opened a path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York .
By the way , when they met the Prince , they thought he was from Morocco , not from Monaco .
The future princess had to take a fertility test and an informal virginity test .
She had no trouble with the former and they didn ’ t really care about the latter .
The wedding of Grace Kelly and Rainier III was rightfully called the event of the century .
According to some estimations , this event that took a full week was more expensive than the wedding of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also called for two ceremonies : a Catholic wedding and a civil ceremony .
The bride docked the shore of Monaco on an amazing ship .
As soon as she stepped on the pier and met the groom , a rain of red and white carnations fell on their heads .
The wedding , according to some estimations , cost somewhere from $ 45–55 million , most of which was paid for by MGM , who worked with Grace , and who also had the rights to broadcast the wedding on TV .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ break this rule when Alfred Hitchcock offered her a part in his new film .
And her husband didn ’ t even mind letting her go , but the people of Monaco were completely against it .
So Grace didn ’ t pursue it .
It was a real tragedy for her that she couldn ’ t return to the world of art .
After that , she pulled herself together and won the love of the inhabitants of Monaco .
She became the person that started a new life in a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was an amazing man .
She was an Oscar-winning Hollywood star and a very attractive woman .
But later , the public learned that the strong marriage of Grace and Rainier was nothing more than a perfect picture .
It was really hard for Kelly because her new home was no paradise , instead , it was a golden cage .
She couldn ’ t continue her career , and in Monaco , all of her films were prohibited .
The princess decided to look for happiness by starting a family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albert II , the current Prince of Monaco , and Stéphanie .
The life of Grace Kelly with her husband wasn ’ t perfect , either .
Over time , it was clear that they were too different .
Many people thought that Grace was a woman with a cold temper , but this image wasn ’ t created until later when she became part of the Royal family .
Before , she was quite a hot-tempered girl .
Alfred Hitchcock called her a “ snow-covered volcano.
” And Rainier III was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very bored at the events she organized and he made fun of her hobbies .
And this image of the perfect wife was also difficult for Rainier .

There is a legend that Charles-de-Gaulle contemplated invading Monaco, but changed his mind because he knew he wouldn’t be more popular than Grace Kelly. The amazing life of this successful actress, and later, princess, was like a fairytale and still moves people all around the world.
We at Bright Side decided to remember the story of this beautiful woman and we were surprised to find out that her life was very different from what magazine photos make it look like.
Ugly duckling
Grace grew up in a family that strictly enforced good manners. In her youth, her mother was a successful model and later, she became a famous athletic coach. Her father was in the construction business and was also an athlete — he was a triple Olympic champion, the first in the sport of rowing. Grace was quite different from the rest of her family. Unlike her 2 sisters and her brother, she was shy, a bit awkward, and chubby. So her very fit parents honestly thought she was an ugly duckling and that she’d never find a good husband. The had higher hopes for their other children. A friend of the family remembered Grace’s appearance like this, “Grace always had a bandana on, and had glasses and a sweater, nothing glamorous.”
When the future star failed her college entrance exams, her parents were convinced that they didn’t need to expect anything from her. But she said that she wanted to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and even though her father was against this decision at first, he came to terms with it later. Grace’s uncle helped her get into the Academy.
Destined to become a star
It is important to note that, at a certain moment, 18-year-old Grace turned into a beautiful girl, so when she went to New York, this tall blonde woman went to a modeling agency to become a photo model. Very soon afterward, agents from different magazines started stalking her and inviting her to photo shoots.
At the same time, Grace had auditions for many roles in different plays and she even managed to get a role on Broadway. After 2 years, at the age of 20, she was invited to star in a movie. Of course, famous directors quickly noticed the actress and invited her to be in their projects. For her role in Mogambo, Grace was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. But she actually won her award one year later — for her role in The Country Girl.
Around this time, Grace Kelly was noticed by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock and she appeared in 3 of his projects, 2 of which, Rear Window and Dial M for Murder, are believed to be the best of his works. Grace Kelly’s movie career was pretty short — it only lasted for 4 years, from 1952 to 1956. Despite this, the American Film Institute included the actress in the 13th spot on their list of the greatest film stars of all time, which includes 50 legends of Hollywood.
The fateful encounter that changed everything
Grace met Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, in Cannes during a movie festival. They had planned to do a photoshoot together, which, according to some people, the actress was trying to avoid because of her tight schedule. It actually seemed that everything was against their meeting on that day. Both Grace and the Prince were in a traffic jam because of a worker’s strike. So, she was annoyed with the way she looked and he was in a bad mood. But when Rainier III saw her, he forgot about all of his troubles. Afterward, they started writing letters to each other and 6 months later, the Prince came to the US seeking her parents’ blessing. He proposed to her right before Christmas and gave her a small ring that he eventually replaced with the famous one with a 10-carat diamond.
Of course, this high-level marriage was discussed by everyone and many people around the Prince wanted to make as much money as possible from the event. In the middle of the 20th century, Monaco was not as prestigious as it is today. At the time, it was a tiny country that didn’t have much money and that wasn’t very popular among tourists. One of the best friends of the Prince, billionaire Aristotle Socrates Onassis, told him that the best way to attract attention would be to get married to someone like Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly. Well, he predicted it: the marriage really promoted the reputation of Monaco for several decades. A huge number of tourists came to Monaco and billionaires started to buy property there.
It is not surprising that people started to spread rumors that the Prince married her just to get Monaco in the spotlight. For Grace’s parents, this marriage was also a great idea, because it opened a path for them to the high society of New York. By the way, when they met the Prince, they thought he was from Morocco, not from Monaco. The future princess had to take a fertility test and an informal virginity test. She had no trouble with the former and they didn’t really care about the latter.
Princess Grace
The wedding of Grace Kelly and Rainier III was rightfully called the event of the century. According to some estimations, this event that took a full week was more expensive than the wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Tradition also called for two ceremonies: a Catholic wedding and a civil ceremony. The bride docked the shore of Monaco on an amazing ship. As soon as she stepped on the pier and met the groom, a rain of red and white carnations fell on their heads. The wedding, according to some estimations, cost somewhere from $45–55 million, most of which was paid for by MGM, who worked with Grace, and who also had the rights to broadcast the wedding on TV.
Grace’s legendary wedding dress was decorated with pearls and vintage Brussels lace, and her ensemble even included a pearl-and-lace encrusted prayer book. But the bride didn’t really want all the attention she was getting. Grace once admitted that, while she enjoyed her craft as an actress, but didn’t like public appearances and became tired of all the attention from journalists.
Grace had to pay a big price for this marriage. From that moment on, she could only appear in one role — the wife of the ruler of Monaco. Kelly’s old film director Alfred Hitchcock felt pleased. He quipped that he was “very happy that Grace had found herself such a good part.”
Several years later, she tried to break this rule when Alfred Hitchcock offered her a part in his new film. And her husband didn’t even mind letting her go, but the people of Monaco were completely against it. So Grace didn’t pursue it. It was a real tragedy for her that she couldn’t return to the world of art. After that, she pulled herself together and won the love of the inhabitants of Monaco. She became the person that started a new life in a new country.
The golden cage
Their marriage looked perfect. He was an amazing man. She was an Oscar-winning Hollywood star and a very attractive woman. But later, the public learned that the strong marriage of Grace and Rainier was nothing more than a perfect picture. It was really hard for Kelly because her new home was no paradise, instead, it was a golden cage. She couldn’t continue her career, and in Monaco, all of her films were prohibited. The princess decided to look for happiness by starting a family and she had 3 children: Caroline, Albert II, the current Prince of Monaco, and Stéphanie.
By the way, in the beginning, to hide her first pregnancy from the annoying photographers, she often carried an Hermès bag near her belly. Later, this bag became an important part of the look of Grace and Hermès named the bag “Kelly” after her.
It has been said that the actress really cherished her children, and apparently, she spoiled them. They didn’t really listen to their parents, which was a lot like Grace in her youth.
The life of Grace Kelly with her husband wasn’t perfect, either. Over time, it was clear that they were too different. Many people thought that Grace was a woman with a cold temper, but this image wasn’t created until later when she became part of the Royal family. Before, she was quite a hot-tempered girl. Alfred Hitchcock called her a “snow-covered volcano.” And Rainier III was a very calm person. He was often very bored at the events she organized and he made fun of her hobbies. And this image of the perfect wife was also difficult for Rainier.
There are rumors that during this time, she had a close friend — Austrian director Robert Dornhelm, who was 18 years younger than her. She allegedly wouldn’t be able to get a divorce if she wanted to because her children would be taken away from her. Near the end of her life, Grace also had an apartment in Paris, as well as a country home in Roc Agel.
Car crash
On September 13th, 1982, Grace Kelly and her daughter Stéphanie were traveling by car. It is said that they were having an argument and Grace had a stroke. She was driving, so the car ran off the road. Stéphanie had a lot of injuries, including breaking her neck, but Grace died, even though the best doctors tried to save her. Grace Kelly’s death was a huge blow for everyone. She was only 52 years old. Very soon afterward, there were rumors that the car crash was set up by someone, but there was never any proof. The Princess was mourned by millions of people and celebrities from Europe and America came to the funeral. The Prince of Monaco never got remarried. After Grace’s death, he opened a rose garden in Monaco that any person could visit: Grace really loved flowers. At the moment, there is a statue of Grace surrounded by 4,000 roses. Rainier III died at the age of 81.
So the story of their love was the basis for several films because it still looked like a fairytale, even though it didn’t have a happy ending.


brightside--2020-08-06--20 Women Who Prove Short Hair Makes Them Feel Even More Feminine

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Anyone who ’ s gone from long to short hair knows the fear that comes before the cut and the satisfaction and joy afterward .
Although many people think that long hair is more desirable in men ’ s eyes , here we have a proof that it is actually not .
These 20 girls went through fabulous changes , and the results are totally worth it !
With this in mind , we at Bright Side collected photos of people who decided to change their hairstyle and now look even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I went for it !
I ’ m obsessed with my hair !
” 2 .
“ I did it .
I chopped everything off and I ’ m now rocking a pixie cut.
” 5 .
Before and after a haircut .
Like 2 different people .
6 .
A new haircut can completely change your look .
7 .
“ I ended up going with a pixie and I ’ m so glad I did !
” 8 .
“ Chopped most of my hair off .
The best hair-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Before and after I chopped my hair !
” 10 .
We hope to always see that smile !
11 .
You should prioritize your comfort first !
13 .
She decided to do a pixie cut and we love it !
14 .
A new haircut can transform you into a new character .
15 .
“ Cut my hair yesterday .
I now have 4 , 12-inch ponytails to donate.
” 16 .
One more reason to cut your hair right away !
17 .
Self-appreciation is all you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it off and I think I ’ ll never go back to having long hair.
” 20 .
We can immediately see her self-confidence after the haircut .

Anyone who’s gone from long to short hair knows the fear that comes before the cut and the satisfaction and joy afterward. Although many people think that long hair is more desirable in men’s eyes, here we have a proof that it is actually not. These 19 girls went through fabulous changes, and the results are totally worth it!
With this in mind, we at Bright Side collected photos of people who decided to change their hairstyle and now look even more marvelous than before.
1. “I went for it! I’m obsessed with my hair!”
2. “I did it. I chopped everything off and I’m now rocking a pixie cut.”
3. A new level of gorgeousness
4. “I did the big chop!”
5. Before and after a haircut. Like 2 different people.
6. A new haircut can completely change your look.
7. “I ended up going with a pixie and I’m so glad I did!”
8. “Chopped most of my hair off. The best hair-related decision I ever made.”
9. “Before and after I chopped my hair!”
10. We hope to always see that smile!
11. You should prioritize your comfort first!
12. “I feel 10 pounds lighter.”
13. She decided to do a pixie cut and we love it!
14. A new haircut can transform you into a new character.
15. “Cut my hair yesterday. I now have 4, 12-inch ponytails to donate.”
16. One more reason to cut your hair right away!
17. Self-appreciation is all you need!
18. “So I chopped it off and I think I’ll never go back to having long hair.”
19. We can immediately see her self-confidence after the haircut.


brightside--2020-08-06--15 Old Items Your Grandparents Still Have That Cost a Fortune Today

It ’ s pretty common to leave our grandparents ’ house with food leftovers for the rest of the week and a thing or 2 from the attic storage .
But if you think these vintage finds have only sentimental value , think again .
Even the most regular object , like Pyrex bowls , toys , or even magazines , can be collected and people are willing to pay a fortune for them .
Colorful or with pretty patterns , Pyrex was a big hit in the mid-1900s .
Although our grandmas still use them to cook , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example , can be sold for $ 150 .
If she still has one , it can be antique worth hundreds of bucks !
Newspapers printed with striking headlines from history are of big interest to collectors .
So if there ’ s an Apollo 11 “ landing on the moon ” edition laying around , for example , it can cost up to $ 150 .
The Nintendo 64 console is still a dream for every video game fan , many of whom consider these to be the best video games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no surprise that selling this vintage treasure is a guarantee for good money since the console , on its own , costs $ 910 on eBay .
Every man in the early 1900s had at least one pocket watch .
Some of them were simpler while others were from famous reputable brands .
If your grandpa ’ s watch belongs in the latter category , you ’ ve hit the jackpot .
It ’ s possible to sell this Doxa pocket watch , for example , for $ 400 .
Back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clothes by hand and there was a magazine that helped with fabric ideas and sewing patterns .
This Vogue Pattern volume from the early 1950s has an estimated value of $ 180 .
Music has been present in our lives since the early days , and for our grandparents , this was no different .
People search for vintage instruments and some of them have great value thanks to their rare make .
This Gibson Melody , for example , costs $ 1,750 .
Some consider The Beatles to be the biggest band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fervent fan base .
Anything Beatles related is a hit , especially if it has the members ’ signatures on it .
A signed 1960s post-card was sold for $ 500 .
Sometimes , it ’ s hard to imagine that our grandparents ’ only way to listen to music was through tube radios , and we can find most of them still working and in very good condition .
But if they want to make room for more modern options , they can sell their vintage tube radios for about $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Barbie dolls when we were kids and so did our grandmas .
Several models have been launched over the years , and the older and rarer they get , the more valuable they are for collectors .
If your grandma still has her 1960s Barbie , she can earn an astonishing $ 1,600 .
Skateboards were as much of a hit back then as they are now .
Some collectors buy vintage skateboards just to hang on the wall as art and pay $ 400 or more to have one to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell these vintage folding cameras for $ 800 each , but the person who buys them can use them to take some pretty nice pictures .
A great way to gather friends and family that ’ s been around since our grandparents ’ time are board games , and they ’ re also very valuable to collectors .
They may pay up to $ 500 for a vintage Monopoly , especially if there are no missing pieces .
Back when computers were first being made , many people couldn ’ t imagine that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do now , and a lot of them were thrown away .
But if your grandparents kept one and it ’ s become nothing more than a dust collector , you can try to sell it for up to $ 700 .

It’s pretty common to leave our grandparents’ house with food leftovers for the rest of the week and a thing or 2 from the attic storage. But if you think these vintage finds have only sentimental value, think again. Even the most regular object, like Pyrex bowls, toys, or even magazines, can be collected and people are willing to pay a fortune for them.
So because of this, Bright Side researched some prices to help you make good money while helping your grandmother declutter her house.
1. A 1948 Pyrex set, $150
Colorful or with pretty patterns, Pyrex was a big hit in the mid-1900s. Although our grandmas still use them to cook, one set from the primary color collection, for example, can be sold for $150. If she still has one, it can be antique worth hundreds of bucks!
2. Apollo 11 newspaper, up to $150
Newspapers printed with striking headlines from history are of big interest to collectors. So if there’s an Apollo 11 “landing on the moon” edition laying around, for example, it can cost up to $150.
3. Nintendo 64 console and games, $910
The Nintendo 64 console is still a dream for every video game fan, many of whom consider these to be the best video games of all time. So it’s no surprise that selling this vintage treasure is a guarantee for good money since the console, on its own, costs $910 on eBay.
4. Pocket watch $400 or more
Every man in the early 1900s had at least one pocket watch. Some of them were simpler while others were from famous reputable brands. If your grandpa’s watch belongs in the latter category, you’ve hit the jackpot. It’s possible to sell this Doxa pocket watch, for example, for $400.
5. 1950s Vogue Pattern magazine, $180
Back in the day, women sewed their own clothes by hand and there was a magazine that helped with fabric ideas and sewing patterns. This Vogue Pattern volume from the early 1950s has an estimated value of $180.
6. Vintage guitars, up to $1,750
Music has been present in our lives since the early days, and for our grandparents, this was no different. People search for vintage instruments and some of them have great value thanks to their rare make. This Gibson Melody, for example, costs $1,750.
7. Beatles postcard, $500
Some consider The Beatles to be the biggest band of all time and they still have a fervent fan base. Anything Beatles related is a hit, especially if it has the members’ signatures on it. A signed 1960s post-card was sold for $500.
8. Tube radios, about $200
Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine that our grandparents’ only way to listen to music was through tube radios, and we can find most of them still working and in very good condition. But if they want to make room for more modern options, they can sell their vintage tube radios for about $200.
9. Gillette razor blades, $150 per package
When we buy our cheap razor blades at the nearest supermarket, we can’t imagine that there are vintage Gillette blades being sold for almost $150 per package.
10. Vintage Barbies, up to $1,600
We loved to play with our Barbie dolls when we were kids and so did our grandmas. Several models have been launched over the years, and the older and rarer they get, the more valuable they are for collectors. If your grandma still has her 1960s Barbie, she can earn an astonishing $1,600.
11. Skateboards, $400 or more
Skateboards were as much of a hit back then as they are now. Some collectors buy vintage skateboards just to hang on the wall as art and pay $400 or more to have one to call their own.
12. Folding cameras, $800 each
Not only can you sell these vintage folding cameras for $800 each, but the person who buys them can use them to take some pretty nice pictures.
13. Vintage Monopoly, $500
A great way to gather friends and family that’s been around since our grandparents’ time are board games, and they’re also very valuable to collectors. They may pay up to $500 for a vintage Monopoly, especially if there are no missing pieces.
14. Typewriter, $700
Back when computers were first being made, many people couldn’t imagine that typewriters would cost as much as they do now, and a lot of them were thrown away. But if your grandparents kept one and it’s become nothing more than a dust collector, you can try to sell it for up to $700.
15. Military clothes, $900 or more
What was used for military purposes back in the day is now being used as fashion. Jackets, helmets, pants, and pouches can cost $900 or more.


brightside--2020-08-06--6 Gym Exercise Alternatives You Can Do at Home

Exercising regularly is the best thing you can do for your health , but there is always something that gets in the way of us doing this .
For example , one of the main reasons people quit their memberships at gyms , according to statistics , is the high cost .
We at Bright Side have found some great ways to always be in shape without having to leave home or spend a penny .
Dips are one of the most important exercises for chest and tricep activation .
Of course , not everyone has a mini gym with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chair or 2 can become an alternative at home .
Just apply weight and pressure in the right areas to get the best results .
If you need to do some workouts like lunges or push-ups , but going to the gym and using special equipment is not an option , you can try doing these same exercises with a loaded backpack .
Advanced lifters can do these exercises while holding even more heavy items .
If you want to strengthen your legs and core , you can use any wall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elevated push-ups , handstands , stretches , and yoga inversions can be easily performed this way .
The couch in your home can be used for more than just watching television .
One way is to do exercises like sit-ups , split lunges , and more , using it as an alternative to a bench .
The most used equipment in gyms are treadmills and bike simulators for cardio exercises , because they are a very important foundation for any workout .
However , don ’ t worry if you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t go to the gym — you can get just the same result by just using the stairs at your home , office , or in a public place .
Dumbbell press is known to be one of the best strength training and mass building exercises for the upper body in gyms .
However , pike push-ups can be a great alternative for them and can be done at home without any fitness equipment .

Exercising regularly is the best thing you can do for your health, but there is always something that gets in the way of us doing this. For example, one of the main reasons people quit their memberships at gyms, according to statistics, is the high cost.
We at Bright Side have found some great ways to always be in shape without having to leave home or spend a penny.
1. Chairs for dips
Dips are one of the most important exercises for chest and tricep activation. Of course, not everyone has a mini gym with a dip stand at home, but a chair or 2 can become an alternative at home. Just apply weight and pressure in the right areas to get the best results.
2. Loaded backpack for bodyweight exercises
If you need to do some workouts like lunges or push-ups, but going to the gym and using special equipment is not an option, you can try doing these same exercises with a loaded backpack. Advanced lifters can do these exercises while holding even more heavy items.
3. Wall for strength and flexibility exercises
If you want to strengthen your legs and core, you can use any wall in your home as an exercise tool. Elevated push-ups, handstands, stretches, and yoga inversions can be easily performed this way.
4. A couch as a bench
The couch in your home can be used for more than just watching television. One way is to do exercises like sit-ups, split lunges, and more, using it as an alternative to a bench.
5. Stairs for all cardio exercises
The most used equipment in gyms are treadmills and bike simulators for cardio exercises, because they are a very important foundation for any workout. However, don’t worry if you don’t have one at home or can’t go to the gym — you can get just the same result by just using the stairs at your home, office, or in a public place.
6. Pike push-ups instead of dumbbell press
Dumbbell press is known to be one of the best strength training and mass building exercises for the upper body in gyms. However, pike push-ups can be a great alternative for them and can be done at home without any fitness equipment.


brightside--2020-08-06--20+ Stories About People With Superpowers That Would Make Even Marvel Heroes Jealous

All of us probably dreamed ( in childhood or even when we were older ) about being able to move @ @ @ @ @ our minds , becoming invisible , or teleportation .
And the numerous superhero movies of @ @ @ @ @ made these wishes stronger .
In reality , there are people with superpowers that make @ @ @ @

All of us probably dreamed (in childhood or even when we were older) about being able to move objects with the power of our minds, becoming invisible, or teleportation. And the numerous superhero movies of the past 10-20 years only made these wishes stronger. In reality, there are people with superpowers that make us really jealous.


brightside--2020-08-06--15 Animals That Tried to Scare Us but Ended Up Looking Adorable

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Animals can go mad and get crazy .
Or at least @ @ @ @ @ us that they ’ re strong and scary .
But they don ’ t realize @ @ @ @ @ look at that moment .
And this naivety makes them even more adorable .
3 @ @ @ @ @ belly and he flips over to challenge you to try again , with this face @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You ’ d better not touch my needles.
” 5 .
When you @ @ @ @ @ the world : 7 .
“ I will show you my claws.
” 9 .
@ @ @ @ @ smile !
10 .
“ You shouldn ’ t say anything about my ears.
” @ @ @ @ @ is too emotional : 12 .
Finding a path to freedom can make anyone angry @ @ @ @ @ be scary while being sweet

Animals can go mad and get crazy. Or at least they can try to convince us that they’re strong and scary. But they don’t realize how funny and lovely they look at that moment. And this naivety makes them even more adorable.
These animals didn’t succeed at scaring Bright Side. We, on the contrary, couldn’t stop gushing as we looked at them. Let’s see what reaction you’ll have.
1. Seconds before the scary jump
2. “Let me out!”
3. “Just touch his belly and he flips over to challenge you to try again, with this face, every time.”
4. “You’d better not touch my needles.”
5. When you command someone to take over the world:
6. “I’m a boss!”
7. “I will show you my claws.”
8. When you’re frighteningly beautiful:
9. Fluffy wants to show its smile!
10. “You shouldn’t say anything about my ears.”
11. When your friend is too emotional:
12. Finding a path to freedom can make anyone angry.
13. “BOO!”
14. Trying to be scary while being sweet
15. “Hey, don’t mess with me...”


brightside--2020-08-06--14 Animals That Only Pretend to Be Cuties

As a rule , toucans eat fruits and their long beaks help them get treats from the thinnest of branches .
But this bird is far from being a vegetarian : apart from insects and lizards , it doesn ’ t mind eating someone else ’ s chick .
Toucans are totally safe around humans .
All this bird can do is peck them with its beak .
But this doesn ’ t scare people and many end up getting toucans as pets .
However , if there are other feathery creatures living in your home , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , otherwise , it could perceive them as prey .
This predatory fish lives on the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean and in 3 seas : the Mediterranean , the Aegean Sea , and the Black Sea .
The weever lives in both shallow waters and in deep waters .
It likes to dig into the sand , which sometimes results in people stepping on it .
Unfortunately , these meetings often end up as traumas or can have even worse consequences .
The fish has poisonous spines on its fins and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of spike can even lead to death .
However , usually , there is not a big risk for humans — the sting will be really painful , but it should get no worse than that .
This bird has 2 big secrets .
First of all , storks don ’ t just eat fish and frogs , but their diet also includes other birds , their eggs , small rodents , and snakes ( including venomous ones ) .
Their huge and strong beaks help these birds catch prey .
Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and throw their own babies out of their nests .
It ’ s thought that they get rid of their own chicks in 2 instances : if the chicks are weak or if the parents don ’ t have enough food .
However , scientists have noticed situations where neither of these 2 factors was present — in these cases , it ’ s explained as strange behavior on the part of the birds .
A squirrel ’ s standard diet is nuts , seeds , berries , and mushrooms .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself to meat , especially in winter periods when there is not enough food .
Small rodents , birds , and reptiles become their prey .
Thanks to squirrels ’ sharp teeth and powerful jaws , victims have practically no chance to win a battle with them .
Squirrels are not dangerous for humans .
All they can do is chew through electrical wires and undermine the foundation of a house .
Its crest makes this bird one of the most recognizable ones .
Its population is also quite widespread .
Waxwings live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America .
It moves to cities in order to be able to get food in the winter .
Rowanberries are the bird ’ s favorite food .
In addition , it often eats fermented berries .
Since waxwings have small bodies , these berries have a harmful effect on the bird .
They literally get drunk .
By the way , this also happens to other feathery creatures who like to treat themselves to rowanberries .
These birds do many things while they are in their drunken state : they get into snowdrifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as into the walls of houses .
From the outside , this may seem funny , but in fact , it often leads to fatal consequences .
The polar bear is the only creature on the planet that hunts for humans at will .
All other animals prefer to hide and attack for self-defense purposes only .
Perhaps this is due to the fact that , territorially , people and polar bears don ’ t intersect .
The animals simply don ’ t realize that they need to be afraid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t exist in their genetic memory .
Moreover , these bears are dangerous not only on the ground , but also in the water .
They are good swimmers and can reach a speed of around 6.2 mph .
Comparatively speaking , we are slow .
Some of the fastest human swimmers clock in around 5.3 mph , while their average speed is 2 mph .
This animal ’ s appearance resembles a rat with long thin legs and it is included on the list of venomous mammals .
The venom ( which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim ’ s body through grooves on the second lower incisors , just like a snake bite .
As paradoxical as it might sound , solenodons don ’ t have immunity to their own venom — oftentimes , when a solenodon gets bitten in a fight , it dies .
This animal hasn ’ t undergone any changes over the past 76 million years , which is why it ’ s often called a living fossil .
It ’ s minimally dangerous for humans — only a few bites have been recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended up as a tragedy .
The pain and edema that do happen after a bite will disappear after a few days .
The dingo is a domesticated dog , that has gone wild for a second time .
Their ancestors came from Malay Archipelago , an island group between the main land of Southeast Asia and Australia .
The dogs have weird taste preferences and are even prone to eating other dingoes .
This is a unique feature of the dingo , since this kind of behavior in the animal kingdom is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hunger .
The relationship between humans and dingoes has been quite complicated .
The dogs used to hunt the local sheep in Australia , which forced farmers to put out traps .
But even this measure didn ’ t help to save their sheep .
That ’ s when humans decided to build a 3,488 mile-long fence as protection from dingoes .
As a rule , dingoes behave very carefully with humans and run away if they have the opportunity .
Nevertheless , they sometimes attack humans too .
In most cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s behavior — when seeing a dog , they start to communicate with dingoes the same way they communicate with a dog ( they try to feed them , pet them , and play with them ) , forgetting about the fact dingoes are closer to wolves than they are to domestic dogs .
The symbol of pure love , perfection , and grace is actually quite brawny and strong .
This bird usually weighs in at about 28 lbs , with a wingspan up to 8 ft. Swans can be dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their nest .
When attacking , these birds hiss , run at their potential enemy , and beat them with their wings .
In the best case , the foe will get a slight shock , in the worst case , they will get a couple of serious bruises .
There have also been cases where swans turned over small boats with people in them .
This bird ’ s skin and feathers contain batrachotoxin — a super-strong neurotoxin .
After physical contact with the pitohui , small animals usually die of paralysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birds comes from what they eat : bugs whose bodies are literally saturated with the aforementioned toxin .
The bird eventually developed an immunity to it , but humans have not .
Nevertheless , an accidental meeting between the pitohui and humans is unlikely to end in tragedy .
However , it ’ s not the best idea to touch the pitohui , because your fingers will get numb almost instantly and you ’ ll experience a prickly , pins and needles feeling .
It ’ s likely that you will reflexively touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also go numb .
After that , you ’ ll need medical help .
However , so far no antidote exists .

It’s not just humans whose looks can be deceiving. Charming representatives of the animal world sometimes hide many skeletons in their closets. Could you imagine that a graceful swan is able to turn over a fisherman’s boat or that one touch from a beautiful bird can result in getting poisoned? Animals have these and many other things hiding up their sleeves.
Bright Side looked behind the curtains of the animal world and revealed “the second nature” of some fluffy, feathery, and scaly creatures.
1. Toucan
The mother is feeding her baby a piece of banana.
As a rule, toucans eat fruits and their long beaks help them get treats from the thinnest of branches. But this bird is far from being a vegetarian: apart from insects and lizards, it doesn’t mind eating someone else’s chick. Toucans are totally safe around humans. All this bird can do is peck them with its beak. But this doesn’t scare people and many end up getting toucans as pets. However, if there are other feathery creatures living in your home, it’s better to isolate the toucan from them, otherwise, it could perceive them as prey.
2. Penguin
Have you ever seen a penguin’s open beak? Their entire mouth (including their tongue) is filled with spiky, teeth-like structures. The bird needs them to be able to catch food and they act as a sort of hook. Once a slippery fish gets onto a penguin’s tongue, those structures (called papillae) pierce the prey so it won’t have a chance to escape.
Moreover, the image of penguins as loving parents that are depicted in cartoons is far from being true. Female penguins whose babies died, fight each other and take other penguins’ chicks. If they see a penguin chick left unattended, they steal it. Unfortunately, those fights and kidnappings can lead to the demise of those little chicks.
3. Greater weever
This predatory fish lives on the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean and in 3 seas: the Mediterranean, the Aegean Sea, and the Black Sea. The weever lives in both shallow waters and in deep waters. It likes to dig into the sand, which sometimes results in people stepping on it. Unfortunately, these meetings often end up as traumas or can have even worse consequences. The fish has poisonous spines on its fins and gill wings. A sting with this kind of spike can even lead to death. However, usually, there is not a big risk for humans — the sting will be really painful, but it should get no worse than that.
4. White stork
This bird has 2 big secrets. First of all, storks don’t just eat fish and frogs, but their diet also includes other birds, their eggs, small rodents, and snakes (including venomous ones). Their huge and strong beaks help these birds catch prey. Second, storks adopt other birds’ chicks and throw their own babies out of their nests. It’s thought that they get rid of their own chicks in 2 instances: if the chicks are weak or if the parents don’t have enough food. However, scientists have noticed situations where neither of these 2 factors was present — in these cases, it’s explained as strange behavior on the part of the birds.
5. Squirrel
A squirrel’s standard diet is nuts, seeds, berries, and mushrooms. However, this animal doesn’t mind treating itself to meat, especially in winter periods when there is not enough food. Small rodents, birds, and reptiles become their prey. Thanks to squirrels’ sharp teeth and powerful jaws, victims have practically no chance to win a battle with them. Squirrels are not dangerous for humans. All they can do is chew through electrical wires and undermine the foundation of a house.
6. Bohemian waxwing
Its crest makes this bird one of the most recognizable ones. Its population is also quite widespread. Waxwings live in the forests of Eurasia and North America. It moves to cities in order to be able to get food in the winter. Rowanberries are the bird’s favorite food. In addition, it often eats fermented berries. Since waxwings have small bodies, these berries have a harmful effect on the bird. They literally get drunk. By the way, this also happens to other feathery creatures who like to treat themselves to rowanberries. These birds do many things while they are in their drunken state: they get into snowdrifts, and crash into people and windows, as well as into the walls of houses. From the outside, this may seem funny, but in fact, it often leads to fatal consequences.
7. Polar bear
The polar bear is the only creature on the planet that hunts for humans at will. All other animals prefer to hide and attack for self-defense purposes only. Perhaps this is due to the fact that, territorially, people and polar bears don’t intersect. The animals simply don’t realize that they need to be afraid of humans — this thought doesn’t exist in their genetic memory. Moreover, these bears are dangerous not only on the ground, but also in the water. They are good swimmers and can reach a speed of around 6.2 mph. Comparatively speaking, we are slow. Some of the fastest human swimmers clock in around 5.3 mph, while their average speed is 2 mph.
8. Solenodon
This animal’s appearance resembles a rat with long thin legs and it is included on the list of venomous mammals. The venom (which is in its saliva) gets into the victim’s body through grooves on the second lower incisors, just like a snake bite. As paradoxical as it might sound, solenodons don’t have immunity to their own venom — oftentimes, when a solenodon gets bitten in a fight, it dies. This animal hasn’t undergone any changes over the past 76 million years, which is why it’s often called a living fossil. It’s minimally dangerous for humans — only a few bites have been recorded in history and none of them have ended up as a tragedy. The pain and edema that do happen after a bite will disappear after a few days.
9. Dingo dog
It looks like an ordinary dog. Until you get closer
The dingo is a domesticated dog, that has gone wild for a second time. Their ancestors came from Malay Archipelago, an island group between the main land of Southeast Asia and Australia. The dogs have weird taste preferences and are even prone to eating other dingoes. This is a unique feature of the dingo, since this kind of behavior in the animal kingdom is only seen in cases where animals suffer from hunger. The relationship between humans and dingoes has been quite complicated. The dogs used to hunt the local sheep in Australia, which forced farmers to put out traps. But even this measure didn’t help to save their sheep. That’s when humans decided to build a 3,488 mile-long fence as protection from dingoes.
The fence that protects farmlands from dingoes
As a rule, dingoes behave very carefully with humans and run away if they have the opportunity. Nevertheless, they sometimes attack humans too. In most cases, this happens because of the human’s behavior — when seeing a dog, they start to communicate with dingoes the same way they communicate with a dog (they try to feed them, pet them, and play with them), forgetting about the fact dingoes are closer to wolves than they are to domestic dogs.
10. Swan
The symbol of pure love, perfection, and grace is actually quite brawny and strong. This bird usually weighs in at about 28 lbs, with a wingspan up to 8 ft. Swans can be dangerous to humans if they get close to their nest. When attacking, these birds hiss, run at their potential enemy, and beat them with their wings. In the best case, the foe will get a slight shock, in the worst case, they will get a couple of serious bruises. There have also been cases where swans turned over small boats with people in them.
11. Tasmanian devil
This pet-sized animal is considered to be the largest marsupial predator in the world. It lives on the island of Tasmania and is now threatened with extinction. They are quite slow and clumsy when relaxed, but can run fast when necessary. They can also swim and climb trees very well.
This animal is said to have an iron grip: thanks to their strong jaws, devils can attack an animal that is 4 times bigger than they are. They are not dangerous for humans, however, they will only attack people in very unique cases, like when defending their babies or during mating season.
12. Hooded pitohui
This bird’s skin and feathers contain batrachotoxin — a super-strong neurotoxin. After physical contact with the pitohui, small animals usually die of paralysis and convulsions. The toxicity of these birds comes from what they eat: bugs whose bodies are literally saturated with the aforementioned toxin. The bird eventually developed an immunity to it, but humans have not. Nevertheless, an accidental meeting between the pitohui and humans is unlikely to end in tragedy. However, it’s not the best idea to touch the pitohui, because your fingers will get numb almost instantly and you’ll experience a prickly, pins and needles feeling. It’s likely that you will reflexively touch your face or your mouth, which will also go numb. After that, you’ll need medical help. However, so far no antidote exists.
13. Freshwater snails
These snails are not dangerous by themselves, however, their bodies often become homes for parasites that can cause schistosomiasis. It’s the second most widespread tropical disease in the world. In 2018, for example, 229 million people were affected by it. You can get it when swimming in freshwater.
14. Shrew
Shrews can be seen in almost every corner of the world: from the tundra plains to the desert. Some types of shrews are poisonous, like the Northern short-tailed shrew (which lives in North America) and the bicolored shrew, also known as the bicolored white-toothed shrew (which lives in Europe). The saliva of another type of poisonous shrew, the Eurasian water shrew, contains a paralyzing substance, making it one of the few venomous mammals. Shrews are not dangerous for humans, though their bites can be painful and will create some pain or swelling that will disappear after a few days.
Which other animals do humans tend to underestimate, in your opinion?


brightside--2020-08-06--12 Secrets That IKEA Doesn’t Want to Reveal to Their Customers

There are almost 400 IKEA stores in 48 countries , and it seems like IKEA furniture has long become a part of our everyday lives — it ’ s as ubiquitous and invisible as air .
We ’ ve already written that this retailer owes its huge success , among other things , to numerous tricks that make us turn off our common sense , and turn on our desire to sweep everything off the shelves .
But that ’ s not all .
Here is the second part of our little investigation into the work of this chain of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that clients eventually remember all of the secret passages and begin to actively use them .
So to combat this , employees constantly change them .
This fact was stated by Paul Robertson , who worked for the company for 10 years .
After this rearranging is done , you ’ ll have to go the long way through the shop , from beginning to end .
If a product has started selling very quickly , it has been posted on Pinterest .
The company uses this popular platform to promote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becomes popular among students who want to quickly and inexpensively furnish a dorm room .
Or among people who want to completely redo their interior .
As a rule , they first go to Pinterest to look for design ideas , and they ’ re almost 100 % likely to come across posts mentioning IKEA .
Employees prepare in advance for the most unexpected situations .
Discounted items could have been props on a set .
Former employees say that IKEA provides home goods to production companies for filming for free .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV shows , and then they ’ re sold at a discount .
By the way , there ’ s even a TV series that was shot in the interior of this Swedish store .
The kitchen backsplashes , otherwise known as the tiles that go on the wall between the upper and bottom cabinets , are quite expensive at IKEA .
The reason for this is because these are the only products in the entire store that are custom made by a third party factory .
Everything else is mass-produced , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Former employees of the company say that everyone has a fixed salary .
This measure is intended to increase the honesty of sales people , because in this case they don ’ t have the desire to sell as much as possible , as soon as possible .
However , the company doesn ’ t forget to encourage active sellers with various bonuses , so there is still motivation to work harder .
Showpieces get ruined pretty quickly because thousands of customers use them every day .
So they end up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can , for example , put together a new cabinet from 2 damaged ones or change the legs of a chair .
So , in that way , it turns into a truly unique piece of furniture .
If you see a sales assistant who is walking quickly through the department , just know — they ’ re probably going to have lunch .
Everyone needs food , even the hardy sales assistants from IKEA .
But while they ’ re walking , they may be caught several times .
Employees always try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is specific , like concerning a certain piece of furniture from a particular department , then don ’ t be offended by the phrase , “ Please , ask that employee over there.
” Bonuses are only available to employees .
Some of the names of IKEA furniture are very well-known .
Who hasn ’ t owned a BILLY at one time or another ?
Not a lot of people know that the reason for all these extraordinary names was the dyslexia of the founder of the company , Ingvar Kamprad .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using the traditional system used by most sellers , where the products were identified by a set of numbers .
To make it easier to work , Kamprad developed a method with names .

There are almost 400 IKEA stores in 48 countries, and it seems like IKEA furniture has long become a part of our everyday lives — it’s as ubiquitous and invisible as air. We’ve already written that this retailer owes its huge success, among other things, to numerous tricks that make us turn off our common sense, and turn on our desire to sweep everything off the shelves. But that’s not all. Here is the second part of our little investigation into the work of this chain of stores.
This time, Bright Side tried to unearth IKEA’s internal secrets, which were given out by an accident (or maybe on purpose) by former employees or disclosed by curious journalists.
Fast routes through the store change frequently.
This is done due to the fact that clients eventually remember all of the secret passages and begin to actively use them. So to combat this, employees constantly change them. This fact was stated by Paul Robertson, who worked for the company for 10 years. After this rearranging is done, you’ll have to go the long way through the shop, from beginning to end.
If a product has started selling very quickly, it has been posted on Pinterest.
The company uses this popular platform to promote its products. For example, it becomes popular among students who want to quickly and inexpensively furnish a dorm room. Or among people who want to completely redo their interior. As a rule, they first go to Pinterest to look for design ideas, and they’re almost 100% likely to come across posts mentioning IKEA.
Employees prepare in advance for the most unexpected situations.
In addition to security, there is an internal voluntary fire brigade of IKEA employees. The employees undergo training with firefighters and doctors. They are taught to use fire extinguishers and fire hoses, and to provide emergency assistance before the arrival of emergency services. ©Vetany / Pikabu
Discounted items could have been props on a set.
Former employees say that IKEA provides home goods to production companies for filming for free. They’re used to decorate sets for TV shows, and then they’re sold at a discount. By the way, there’s even a TV series that was shot in the interior of this Swedish store.
IKEA doesn’t manufacture kitchen backsplashes.
The kitchen backsplashes, otherwise known as the tiles that go on the wall between the upper and bottom cabinets, are quite expensive at IKEA. The reason for this is because these are the only products in the entire store that are custom made by a third party factory. Everything else is mass-produced, so the price difference can be quite big.
Sales people don’t get a percentage of sales.
Former employees of the company say that everyone has a fixed salary. This measure is intended to increase the honesty of sales people, because in this case they don’t have the desire to sell as much as possible, as soon as possible. However, the company doesn’t forget to encourage active sellers with various bonuses, so there is still motivation to work harder.
Employees, sometimes, repair damaged goods themselves.
Showpieces get ruined pretty quickly because thousands of customers use them every day. So they end up in the discount department, where handy employees can, for example, put together a new cabinet from 2 damaged ones or change the legs of a chair. So, in that way, it turns into a truly unique piece of furniture.
If you see a sales assistant who is walking quickly through the department, just know — they’re probably going to have lunch.
Everyone needs food, even the hardy sales assistants from IKEA. But while they’re walking, they may be caught several times. Employees always try to help, but if the question is specific, like concerning a certain piece of furniture from a particular department, then don’t be offended by the phrase, “Please, ask that employee over there.”
Bonuses are only available to employees.
All employees have flexible schedules, which are drawn up a month in advance, taking their requests into account.
You can drink unlimited coffee during your shift.
Everyone is provided with a 15% discount on the company’s products and services.
“In the restaurant for the staff, there are more dishes and the prices are much lower. The restaurant for employees is generally a paradise, a dream, and a good place to take a break. I never ate so much tasty food and for so cheap. I still remember the seafood fricassee — it was mind-blowing.” ©1uck / Pikabu
Products are strangely named for a reason.
Some of the names of IKEA furniture are very well-known. Who hasn’t owned a BILLY at one time or another? Not a lot of people know that the reason for all these extraordinary names was the dyslexia of the founder of the company, Ingvar Kamprad. It was difficult for him to track items using the traditional system used by most sellers, where the products were identified by a set of numbers. To make it easier to work, Kamprad developed a method with names.


brightside--2020-08-06--20 Epic Design Fails We Wish Weren’t True but Are

No one is safe from having a bad day and making mistakes at work , but some people seem to struggle to do things in a way that is far from normal .
A stop sign that seems to hide from drivers , a bathroom in the middle of a staircase , or a plate design that looks like mold are just a few of the examples people shared on social media with the world .
And well , after looking at these pics , we ’ re not sure if we should cry or laugh — spoiler alert : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today at Bright Side , we want to share some truly awful designs that make you wonder if the people behind them secretly had vendettas against their clients .
3 .
“ The sink and the door of my room ’ s bathroom — at least the door doesn ’ t open inward.
” 4 .
“ I ’ m not happy with the new furniture.
” 6 .
“ Ah yes , I ’ ll have some black mold with my food , please.
” 7 .
“ Saw this masterpiece of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Is This The Hulk or Captain Marvel ?
” 10 .
“ The handle on this pan is heavier than the pan itself !
” 11 .
“ This cup ’ s design looks like water flew everywhere inside it.
” 12 .
“ This ’ pillar ’ in front of the doors to my favorite bagel shop ” 15 .
“ My city just replaced all their buses with brand new ones .
The stop button is now located where you normally rest your knee .
It ’ s super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistake , so the driver has to stop even though no one is getting off.
” 18 .
“ This remote with audio settings and Teletext where the volume controls should be ” 20 .
“ This coffee grinder fills its base , motor , and circuit boards up with grounds .
”

No one is safe from having a bad day and making mistakes at work, but some people seem to struggle to do things in a way that is far from normal. A stop sign that seems to hide from drivers, a bathroom in the middle of a staircase, or a plate design that looks like mold are just a few of the examples people shared on social media with the world. And well, after looking at these pics, we’re not sure if we should cry or laugh — spoiler alert: we definitely did the latter.
So today at Bright Side, we want to share some truly awful designs that make you wonder if the people behind them secretly had vendettas against their clients.
1. “Seriously?”
2. “The basement entrance in our house (I’m 5’8”.)"
3. “The sink and the door of my room’s bathroom — at least the door doesn’t open inward.”
4. “I’m not happy with the new furniture.”
5. “The placement of these immovable chairs”
6. “Ah yes, I’ll have some black mold with my food, please.”
7. “Saw this masterpiece of a gate at an In-N-Out.”
8. “Is This The Hulk or Captain Marvel?”
9. “Just some funky stairs”
10. “The handle on this pan is heavier than the pan itself!”
11. “This cup’s design looks like water flew everywhere inside it.”
12. “This ’pillar’ in front of the doors to my favorite bagel shop”
13. “This poorly placed toilet paper dispensary and radiator”
14. “The stop button in my bus”
15. “My city just replaced all their buses with brand new ones. The stop button is now located where you normally rest your knee. It’s super sensitive and people constantly hit it by mistake, so the driver has to stop even though no one is getting off.”
16. “How am I supposed to sit here?”
17. “This stop sign”
18. “This remote with audio settings and Teletext where the volume controls should be”
19. “This drawer at my school”
20. “This coffee grinder fills its base, motor, and circuit boards up with grounds.”


brightside--2020-08-06--11 Men Who Are Not Afraid to Live in the Shadow of Their Powerful Women

We often hear people say that behind every great man , always stands a great woman .
But things don ’ t have to be that way all the time .
Especially nowadays , there are many examples of couples where women have become more famous or powerful than their significant others .
Think about Meryl Streep , Queen Elizabeth II , or Serena Williams , who are leaders in their fields .
They all share a great personality and a breathtaking charisma .
But they also have great companions who do not seek or want to steal the spotlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careers .
Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh , has been married to Queen Elizabeth II of England for over 70 years .
He had a successful naval career , even serving during World War II .
They married in 1947 , 5 years before she took the throne in 1952 , and since then he has accompanied the Queen in various activities .
It was only in 2017 , at the age of 96 , that he decided to retire from public life .
He is the patron , president , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subjects of interest to him , like environmental protection , sports incentives , armed forces , and engineering .
In 2009 he became the oldest consort to a British monarch .
With a partner as popular and influential as Oprah Winfrey , it ’ s no wonder that her partner is known as “ Mr .
Oprah ” despite his actual name being Stedman Graham .
Oprah ’ s partner is actually a pretty successful man in his own right .
He ’ s an educator , an author of best-selling books , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a podcaster .
He founded Athletes Against Drugs , a non-profit organization that promotes sports and a healthy way of life among young Americans .
He met Oprah in 1986 , and they have been together ever since .
They got engaged in 1992 , but eventually decided to not get married .
According to an interview Oprah gave to Vogue , if they had , they would probably not be together anymore .
Being married to and keeping up with 3-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep can not be easy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Don Gummer has been a treat , since they ’ ve been together for over 40 years .
Together they have welcomed 4 children into the world , and Don has accompanied his wife at key moments in her career .
It was to him that the actress dedicated her first words when she won her third Oscar in 2012 : “ I want you to know that everything I value most in our lives , you have given me.
” For his part , Gummer is known for his large-scale sculptures made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and colored glass .
According to his biography , he has taken part in numerous exhibitions , both individually and in groups , and has won prestigious prizes .
The South Tower in Indianapolis , together with Mondrian , a sculpture full of colored crystals located on Broadway , are some of his most famous works .
Known as the most powerful woman in the fashion industry , Vogue editor Anna Wintour wouldn ’ t have just any man by her side .
That ’ s why she made her relationship with Texan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is known among her college friends as the “ Great Gatsby , ” like the F. Scott Fitzgerald character , because everyone knew he would become successful .
And they were right .
In 1980 , together with a friend , he created the telephone company Millicom , a pioneer in cellular technology and with which he made a major fortune .
He met Anna Wintour at a New York Ballet charity ball in 1999 , and they hit it off after that .
But the 2 of them were still married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Anna and Shelby began a relationship , and have remained together ever since .
He accompanies her to some high-profile events , though he prefers to stay “ under the radar , ” and keep a low profile .
“ There ’ s an old-fashioned idea that personal life should be kept private , and that ’ s my view , ” he said in an interview .
Even though he happens to come from the same circles , the same country , and they have even worked together , Cate Blanchett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or as recognized as she is .
The husband of the Oscar-winning actress is an Australian playwright , screenwriter , and director .
They got married in 1997 and , since then , he has become accustomed to living in the shadow of his famous and elegant wife .
He doesn ’ t even hesitate to call himself “ the hand , ” because that ’ s the only part of his body that magazine editors show when they publish a picture of the couple .
As Blanchett said in an interview , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time .
At first they didn ’ t get along very well , until they met again at a poker game , and after 21 days of dating , they got engaged and married .
Today they have 4 children together , and they also work together on various projects related to film and theater .
Husband of the world-renowned , multi-award winning tennis player Serena Williams is , in the words of Forbes , the mayor of the internet .
This young entrepreneur and investor is none other than the co-founder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important social and news platforms in the United States .
Together with the famous tennis player , they have an estimated net worth of $ 209 million this year .
They met in 2015 , got engaged in 2016 , had their daughter , Olympia , in September 2017 , and in November of that year , they were married in a big wedding ceremony in New Orleans .
About her successful husband , the tennis legend said in an interview , “ Alexis doesn ’ t dim my light .
He doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He puts me in the light , even if I don ’ t want to be .
He pushes me to further points I never thought about .
It always was something that I could see in some relationships — my light would be dimmer .
Now I feel like I can shine really bright and still do everything that I want to do.
” Willis , like his wife , is also involved in the world of fashion .
He has been the creative director of the popular rubber boots brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British man is the husband of famous designer Stella McCartney , meaning that he is the son-in-law of musician Paul McCartney .
And that ’ s exactly why he is also known as “ Mr .
Stella McCartney.
” The couple got married in 2003 .
Despite being one of those popular and long-lasting couples , maybe the success of their relationship lies in the fact that they have always kept a low profile .
They barely appear together in public places .
They have 4 children in common , 2 boys and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep out of the spotlight .
They are the couple ’ s priority , as Willis said in an interview , so they make sure they spend enough quality time with them , support them in their goals , and communicate a lot .
Thanks to The Black Swan , the beautiful and talented actress Natalie Portman not only won her first Oscar , but also met her current husband .
Dancer , choreographer , and director Benjamin Millepied was in charge of the choreography for the film .
They even bragged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the actress received her Academy Award .
In 2017 their second daughter , Amalia , was born .
Even if his wife is famous and successful , the 43-year-old Frenchman has an outstanding resume of his own : he started in ballet at the age of 8 , he was the lead dancer of the New York Ballet for 11 years , and at 36 he became the director of the Paris Opera Ballet .
In 2012 he started his own company : L.A. Dance Project , which has performed on prestigious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world .
Thanks to her leading roles in successful romantic comedies from the ’ 90s and early ’ 00s , Julia Roberts was considered to be “ America ’ s Sweetheart.
” But the person who really won the heart of the award-winning , famous actress was the director of photography and cameraman Daniel Moder , who she met during the filming of the movie The Mexican in 2000 .
They were married in 2002 , and have 3 children together .
According to Roberts herself , it was her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her life .
Although both of them work in the film industry , this couple has always kept a very low profile , avoiding unwanted attention from tabloids as much as possible and raising their children away from the spotlight .
Some of the best known films he has worked on are Enemy of the State , Mr. & Mrs. Smith , Spider Man 3 , and The Normal Heart .
The last one earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award .
We began this list with members of royalty , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s why we chose Prince Daniel , Duke Consort of Princess Victoria , heir to the Swedish royal throne .
Their story could be a fairytale titled , “ The Princess and her Personal Trainer.
” They met in 2001 , and the year after that , they started a relationship , despite the strong feelings that their respective families and Swedish society expressed against it .
Finally , in 2009 , they were able to commit , proving to everyone that their love was real .
The following year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 children : Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar .
Prince Daniel is a businessman and the owner of a chain of gyms .
He is very committed to health issues , encouraging sports among children and young people , and promoting organ donation .
He himself is a recipient of a kidney transplant that he received from his father , which might explain why he finds the cause so personal .

We often hear people say that behind every great man, always stands a great woman. But things don’t have to be that way all the time. Especially nowadays, there are many examples of couples where women have become more famous or powerful than their significant others. Think about Meryl Streep, Queen Elizabeth II, or Serena Williams, who are leaders in their fields. They all share a great personality and a breathtaking charisma. But they also have great companions who do not seek or want to steal the spotlight from them, and who support their careers.
Bright Side wants to share a list of men with you who built a life together with great women who excel in fields like entertainment, art, and sports.
1. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has been married to Queen Elizabeth II of England for over 70 years. He had a successful naval career, even serving during World War II. They married in 1947, 5 years before she took the throne in 1952, and since then he has accompanied the Queen in various activities. It was only in 2017, at the age of 96, that he decided to retire from public life. He is the patron, president, or member of more than 780 organizations on subjects of interest to him, like environmental protection, sports incentives, armed forces, and engineering. In 2009 he became the oldest consort to a British monarch.
2. Stedman Graham
With a partner as popular and influential as Oprah Winfrey, it’s no wonder that her partner is known as “Mr. Oprah” despite his actual name being Stedman Graham. Oprah’s partner is actually a pretty successful man in his own right. He’s an educator, an author of best-selling books, an entrepreneur, a public speaker, and a podcaster. He founded Athletes Against Drugs, a non-profit organization that promotes sports and a healthy way of life among young Americans. He met Oprah in 1986, and they have been together ever since. They got engaged in 1992, but eventually decided to not get married. According to an interview Oprah gave to Vogue, if they had, they would probably not be together anymore.
3. Don Gummer
Being married to and keeping up with 3-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep cannot be easy. But apparently being the spouse of sculptor Don Gummer has been a treat, since they’ve been together for over 40 years. Together they have welcomed 4 children into the world, and Don has accompanied his wife at key moments in her career. It was to him that the actress dedicated her first words when she won her third Oscar in 2012: “I want you to know that everything I value most in our lives, you have given me.” For his part, Gummer is known for his large-scale sculptures made with materials like steel, aluminum, and colored glass. According to his biography, he has taken part in numerous exhibitions, both individually and in groups, and has won prestigious prizes. The South Tower in Indianapolis, together with Mondrian, a sculpture full of colored crystals located on Broadway, are some of his most famous works.
4. Neil Murray
Even if he shares a name with the legendary bassist of Whitesnake and Black Sabbath, this Neil Murray is far from the spotlight, let alone from leading the life of a rock star. J.K. Rowling’s husband is a Scottish doctor. They got married in 2001, which was the second marriage for Rowling. Together they have 2 children, in addition to the writer’s oldest daughter, who she had with her first husband, journalist Jorge Arantes.
5. Shelby Bryan
Known as the most powerful woman in the fashion industry, Vogue editor Anna Wintour wouldn’t have just any man by her side. That’s why she made her relationship with Texan entrepreneur, Shelby Bryan, official. He is known among her college friends as the “Great Gatsby,” like the F. Scott Fitzgerald character, because everyone knew he would become successful. And they were right. In 1980, together with a friend, he created the telephone company Millicom, a pioneer in cellular technology and with which he made a major fortune.
He met Anna Wintour at a New York Ballet charity ball in 1999, and they hit it off after that. But the 2 of them were still married, so after divorcing their respective partners, Anna and Shelby began a relationship, and have remained together ever since. He accompanies her to some high-profile events, though he prefers to stay “under the radar,” and keep a low profile. “There’s an old-fashioned idea that personal life should be kept private, and that’s my view,” he said in an interview.
6. Andrew Upton
Even though he happens to come from the same circles, the same country, and they have even worked together, Cate Blanchett’s husband is not as famous or as recognized as she is. The husband of the Oscar-winning actress is an Australian playwright, screenwriter, and director. They got married in 1997 and, since then, he has become accustomed to living in the shadow of his famous and elegant wife. He doesn’t even hesitate to call himself “the hand,” because that’s the only part of his body that magazine editors show when they publish a picture of the couple. As Blanchett said in an interview, they had known each other for a long time. At first they didn’t get along very well, until they met again at a poker game, and after 21 days of dating, they got engaged and married. Today they have 4 children together, and they also work together on various projects related to film and theater.
7. Alexis Ohanian
Husband of the world-renowned, multi-award winning tennis player Serena Williams is, in the words of Forbes, the mayor of the internet. This young entrepreneur and investor is none other than the co-founder of Reddit, one of the most important social and news platforms in the United States. Together with the famous tennis player, they have an estimated net worth of $209 million this year. They met in 2015, got engaged in 2016, had their daughter, Olympia, in September 2017, and in November of that year, they were married in a big wedding ceremony in New Orleans. About her successful husband, the tennis legend said in an interview, “Alexis doesn’t dim my light. He doesn’t try to dim my light. He puts me in the light, even if I don’t want to be. He pushes me to further points I never thought about. It always was something that I could see in some relationships — my light would be dimmer. Now I feel like I can shine really bright and still do everything that I want to do.”
8. Alasdhair Willis
Willis, like his wife, is also involved in the world of fashion. He has been the creative director of the popular rubber boots brand Hunter, since 2013. This nonchalant British man is the husband of famous designer Stella McCartney, meaning that he is the son-in-law of musician Paul McCartney. And that’s exactly why he is also known as “Mr. Stella McCartney.” The couple got married in 2003. Despite being one of those popular and long-lasting couples, maybe the success of their relationship lies in the fact that they have always kept a low profile. They barely appear together in public places. They have 4 children in common, 2 boys and 2 girls, who they also try to keep out of the spotlight. They are the couple’s priority, as Willis said in an interview, so they make sure they spend enough quality time with them, support them in their goals, and communicate a lot.
9. Benjamin Millepied
Thanks to The Black Swan, the beautiful and talented actress Natalie Portman not only won her first Oscar, but also met her current husband. Dancer, choreographer, and director Benjamin Millepied was in charge of the choreography for the film. They even bragged about their engagement and their first pregnancy when the actress received her Academy Award. In 2017 their second daughter, Amalia, was born. Even if his wife is famous and successful, the 43-year-old Frenchman has an outstanding resume of his own: he started in ballet at the age of 8, he was the lead dancer of the New York Ballet for 11 years, and at 36 he became the director of the Paris Opera Ballet. In 2012 he started his own company: L.A. Dance Project, which has performed on prestigious stages and festivals in over 100 cities around the world.
10. Daniel Moder
Thanks to her leading roles in successful romantic comedies from the ’90s and early ’00s, Julia Roberts was considered to be “America’s Sweetheart.” But the person who really won the heart of the award-winning, famous actress was the director of photography and cameraman Daniel Moder, who she met during the filming of the movie The Mexican in 2000. They were married in 2002, and have 3 children together. According to Roberts herself, it was her husband and then motherhood that gave meaning to her life. Although both of them work in the film industry, this couple has always kept a very low profile, avoiding unwanted attention from tabloids as much as possible and raising their children away from the spotlight. Some of the best known films he has worked on are Enemy of the State, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Spider Man 3, and The Normal Heart. The last one earned him a nomination for an Emmy Award.
11. Daniel Westling
We began this list with members of royalty, so we also wanted to end it properly. That’s why we chose Prince Daniel, Duke Consort of Princess Victoria, heir to the Swedish royal throne. Their story could be a fairytale titled, “The Princess and her Personal Trainer.” They met in 2001, and the year after that, they started a relationship, despite the strong feelings that their respective families and Swedish society expressed against it. Finally, in 2009, they were able to commit, proving to everyone that their love was real. The following year they got married. They now have 2 children: Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. Prince Daniel is a businessman and the owner of a chain of gyms. He is very committed to health issues, encouraging sports among children and young people, and promoting organ donation. He himself is a recipient of a kidney transplant that he received from his father, which might explain why he finds the cause so personal.


brightside--2020-08-06--10+ Tips for How to Use Small Spaces at Home Like a True Interior Designer

Just because the rooms in your home are small , doesn ’ t mean they have to be messy , and it doesn ’ t mean they aren ’ t cozy .
Sometimes houses and apartments have small and even uncomfortable spaces , so we have to think of new ways to distribute furniture and decor .
To do this , there are a few tips that can help you make those places look more spacious , as well as tidy and stylish .
Although you might like rich , distinctive colors , for a small room they might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrary , painting the walls in light colors , especially white , is ideal since it gives the impression that a room is more spacious and bright .
This is especially recommended when the room you want to renovate has access to good natural light .
Otherwise , white will not really achieve the same visual effect you were looking for .
A great way to optimize the use of space at home is by installing shelves and using corner furniture .
On these shelves you can store things like books or even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ornaments and plants there , among other things .
All of these will give a very cozy feeling to the room where they are placed .
There are different shelf designs that you can choose from , like floating , corner , glass , minimalist , etc .
3 .
Go for an L-shaped couch .
Couches are a must in at least one of the rooms of your house .
However , the problem is that in small rooms , they use up too much space .
Fortunately , there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simply invest in an L-shaped couch and make the most of one of the corners of the living room .
You should preferably choose one that does not have armrests , as it will give a more open feel to the room and also leave more space for your guests to actually sit .
In order to create a more spacious room , mirrors can be a powerful tool to rely on .
Placing a large mirror on a wall will make the room brighter , while at the same time , giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spacious .
However , be careful not to fill the walls with mirrors since that can overload the space .
When you have 2 neighboring rooms that aren ’ t divided by a wall , like for example , a living room and a kitchen in a loft-type apartment , the best way to make the most of both is to divide them using bookshelves , glass walls , bars , screens , curtains , or rugs .
By doing this , you can maintain privacy in both areas , while gaining access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at the same time adding stylish accessories ( e.g .
rugs or screens ) .
In other cases , you can use low furniture so that you don ’ t have to sacrifice the light in the room .
6 .
Go for neutral colors in decor .
Neutral shades help create more spacious and welcoming environments .
In addition to buying furniture in these tones , opt for curtains that match these colors too .
Traditionally , the shades that are considered to be neutral are : white , gray , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red to highlight some specific elements , as it matches any of the aforementioned colors very well .
7 .
Hang your TV on the wall .
Placing a cabinet in the room , specifically for the TV , will take up a lot of space that could be used for something else .
Multifunctionality is key when it comes to small spaces .
That ’ s why it ’ s best to hang your TV on the wall using a special TV mounting kit .
The wires can be hidden , giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It also becomes easier to achieve the optimal viewing distance and reduces the chance of eye or neck strain .
You can attach the screen at a height you want .
8 .
Use the ceiling and areas above the couch wisely .
Whether your room has a high ceiling or not , there ’ s always enough space available to be used when looking up .
You can hang plants , decorative lamps , and other ornaments that can give the room a cozy feeling .
Even a bicycle can be hung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to put it or don ’ t want it to take up any more room .
In the same vein , there ’ s always an empty space above the sofa where you can place pictures , shelves , or other objects .
If it is within the realm of possibility , it would be ideal to have customized bookshelves made for you —something that meets your needs for space and functionality .
By doing so , you will make good use of the wall , where you will have a closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , decorations , a TV , etc .
If you have a big window , the ideal thing to do is to use it !
For instance , you can turn it into an extra couch by placing a few cushions there .
It can be adapted to become a sort of shelf where you can place plants and other decorations .
You can also turn it into a desk , which might be the best option because it will always have natural light .
You ’ ll be surprised at how versatile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just take the time to think of some cool ideas to really make use of that space .
11 .
Choose furniture that gives a sense of order at home .
If you place a lot of furniture in a small room , it can block people from passing .
Not only that , but it can also create a cluttered environment .
That is why , when choosing furniture , it is better to go for items that can easily fit into other spaces .
For instance , poufs can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furniture when they are not being used .
Stools can be stored under a counter .
Another good option is to use folding or hinged furniture , which can be folded up when you need more space .
This also gives the impression that you have more room to move around .
12 .
Try using built-in furniture to save space .
To save space , there is nothing better than built-in furniture .
This way , you will gain square footage , since the furniture is actually fitted inside a wall .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must first be opened , the furniture has to be custom-made .
In this case you can opt for having bookcases , closets , and even a fireplace .
Although it requires some work , in the long run it will surely be worth it .
13 .
Use your balcony as an extension of the living room to gain space .
When you have the advantage of having a balcony or a terrace next to the living room or dining room , you can turn it into an extension of the ambiance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room .
To this end , you can keep the curtains open ( and the windows , if it ’ s hot ) , and place tables , chairs , and other useful furniture there .
Doing that will make the environment seem more spacious and comfortable .

Just because the rooms in your home are small, doesn’t mean they have to be messy, and it doesn’t mean they aren’t cozy. Sometimes houses and apartments have small and even uncomfortable spaces, so we have to think of new ways to distribute furniture and decor. To do this, there are a few tips that can help you make those places look more spacious, as well as tidy and stylish.
Bright Side wants to share with you some ideas for optimizing space in small rooms and making your home look more welcoming. At the end of the article you will find a bonus with 5 important and simple principles when it comes to interior design and decor.
1. Paint your walls white.
Although you might like rich, distinctive colors, for a small room they might not be the best choice. On the contrary, painting the walls in light colors, especially white, is ideal since it gives the impression that a room is more spacious and bright. This is especially recommended when the room you want to renovate has access to good natural light. Otherwise, white will not really achieve the same visual effect you were looking for.
2. Install shelves.
A great way to optimize the use of space at home is by installing shelves and using corner furniture. On these shelves you can store things like books or even food, and you can also place ornaments and plants there, among other things. All of these will give a very cozy feeling to the room where they are placed. There are different shelf designs that you can choose from, like floating, corner, glass, minimalist, etc.
3. Go for an L-shaped couch.
Couches are a must in at least one of the rooms of your house. However, the problem is that in small rooms, they use up too much space. Fortunately, there is a good way to solve that issue. Simply invest in an L-shaped couch and make the most of one of the corners of the living room. You should preferably choose one that does not have armrests, as it will give a more open feel to the room and also leave more space for your guests to actually sit.
4. Place a big mirror on the wall.
In order to create a more spacious room, mirrors can be a powerful tool to rely on. Placing a large mirror on a wall will make the room brighter, while at the same time, giving the impression that the room is more spacious. However, be careful not to fill the walls with mirrors since that can overload the space.
5. Divide the ambiance using furniture pieces.
When you have 2 neighboring rooms that aren’t divided by a wall, like for example, a living room and a kitchen in a loft-type apartment, the best way to make the most of both is to divide them using bookshelves, glass walls, bars, screens, curtains, or rugs. By doing this, you can maintain privacy in both areas, while gaining access to as much space as possible, and at the same time adding stylish accessories (e.g. rugs or screens). In other cases, you can use low furniture so that you don’t have to sacrifice the light in the room.
6. Go for neutral colors in decor.
Neutral shades help create more spacious and welcoming environments. In addition to buying furniture in these tones, opt for curtains that match these colors too. Traditionally, the shades that are considered to be neutral are: white, gray, and beige. You can also use red to highlight some specific elements, as it matches any of the aforementioned colors very well.
7. Hang your TV on the wall.
Placing a cabinet in the room, specifically for the TV, will take up a lot of space that could be used for something else. Multifunctionality is key when it comes to small spaces. That’s why it’s best to hang your TV on the wall using a special TV mounting kit. The wires can be hidden, giving the room an effortlessly modern look. It also becomes easier to achieve the optimal viewing distance and reduces the chance of eye or neck strain. You can attach the screen at a height you want.
8. Use the ceiling and areas above the couch wisely.
Whether your room has a high ceiling or not, there’s always enough space available to be used when looking up. You can hang plants, decorative lamps, and other ornaments that can give the room a cozy feeling. Even a bicycle can be hung on the wall if you have no place to put it or don’t want it to take up any more room. In the same vein, there’s always an empty space above the sofa where you can place pictures, shelves, or other objects.
9. Install custom-made bookshelves.
If it is within the realm of possibility, it would be ideal to have customized bookshelves made for you —something that meets your needs for space and functionality. By doing so, you will make good use of the wall, where you will have a closed and an open part to display books, decorations, a TV, etc.
10. Don’t forget about your window space!
If you have a big window, the ideal thing to do is to use it! For instance, you can turn it into an extra couch by placing a few cushions there. It can be adapted to become a sort of shelf where you can place plants and other decorations. You can also turn it into a desk, which might be the best option because it will always have natural light. You’ll be surprised at how versatile the space below the window can be. Just take the time to think of some cool ideas to really make use of that space.
11. Choose furniture that gives a sense of order at home.
If you place a lot of furniture in a small room, it can block people from passing. Not only that, but it can also create a cluttered environment. That is why, when choosing furniture, it is better to go for items that can easily fit into other spaces. For instance, poufs can be placed under or inside a piece of furniture when they are not being used. Stools can be stored under a counter. Another good option is to use folding or hinged furniture, which can be folded up when you need more space. This also gives the impression that you have more room to move around.
12. Try using built-in furniture to save space.
To save space, there is nothing better than built-in furniture. This way, you will gain square footage, since the furniture is actually fitted inside a wall. Another advantage is that since the wall must first be opened, the furniture has to be custom-made. In this case you can opt for having bookcases, closets, and even a fireplace. Although it requires some work, in the long run it will surely be worth it.
13. Use your balcony as an extension of the living room to gain space.
When you have the advantage of having a balcony or a terrace next to the living room or dining room, you can turn it into an extension of the ambiance you want to create in your living room. To this end, you can keep the curtains open (and the windows, if it’s hot), and place tables, chairs, and other useful furniture there. Doing that will make the environment seem more spacious and comfortable.
Bonus: 5 important and simple interior design rules to create a cozy space...
The principle of “less is more” focuses on quality rather than quantity. When it comes to interior design, doing it in a rather sober, minimalist style — without overloading the room with ornaments or furniture and using plants as decoration — can be both highly-rewarding and economical.
Use candles. They’re the ultimate decorative element for dining rooms and halls. They bring a sense of warmth to the environment. You can use candle holders or candlesticks to create beautiful centerpieces.
If you like pictures on the walls, it’s advised that you choose images according to the purpose of the room. If it’s a dining room, they can be images of food, nature, scenes of daily tasks, etc. If it’s a living room, then they can be replicas of famous paintings or landscapes, among other things.
Keeping the space tidy and clean contributes to keeping your mind in order. Your house is a reflection of what’s happening in your brain. When there’s a lot of messiness, it creates mental blocks. You might soon find yourself feeling overwhelmed and confused. If everything is tidy, things naturally flow, just like ideas. As a tip: discard or give away items that you no longer need or that take up space.
Define your style. To decorate, you can choose between wood for a rustic effect, something more innovative and colorful, or maybe go for a minimalist approach. Once you’ve defined the style, you can select colors and designs that you identify with the most and choose details that will make a difference.