Top 5 of the week: Beautiful balconies and deadly sins

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It's that time of the week again! Let's round up the most popular homify articles from the past seven days, decided by you…

This week, old favourites made a big comeback. A beautiful balcony makeover and those seven impressive home renovations were a big hit the first time we showed them off, and they've been just as popular on their second outing. It doesn't matter how many times they're told – no one can resist a good rags to riches story!

It seems that people are feeling a little neurotic about the state of their homes recently… two of our top five offer advice on what NOT to do when decorating your rooms, and how to avoid making huge home mistakes. If you're about to take on a DIY or home decor project, read those two articles before you get stuck in.

Enough waffle – which story made it to number one? It probably won't come as much of a surprise… we love it as much as you do. Let's take a look…

1. A balcony goes from drab to fab!

Balconies. If you don't have one, you likely want one, and if you have one, you no doubt regularly wonder how you can make it better. Having a cosy little balcony may just be one of the biggest perks of urban apartment living these days--nothing enormous or ostentatious is needed to have a relaxing time perusing your neighbourhood and taking in the fresh air. 

Regarding design and decor, there is a lot you can do to optimise your space, making it a comfy and stylish outdoor extension of your home instead of a leaf-littered, unused cement patch. But like most people, you may need a bit of a push and some inspiration. This mindblowing renovation offers just that…

2. The seven deadly home sins to avoid

The famous seven deadly sins; lust, greed, wrath, pride, envy, gluttony, and sloth. These cardinal sins are to be carefully avoided in order to live a pure and good life, but what about in your own home? 

The sins are different, but we assure you the consequences are just as dire! Not really, but even so these seven mistakes are worth avoiding if you want your home to look its best. Take a look and see which ones you're committing…

4. Home decor mistakes that everyone makes

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The living room is the main showpiece of any home. It's where you entertain guests, hold parties, and also where you go to relax after a long day's work. Unfortunately we're all prone to some classic mistakes when designing this multi-functional space.

Sometimes it's putting design over functionality, leaving your living room looking fantastic, but ignoring the daily needs of your family. Sometimes it might be getting carried away with the decor, overwhelming the room, and diminishing its impact. Whatever the problem is, we're going to show you how to avoid it.

3. Seven sublime renovations

Shabby, messy, and completely hopeless, these homes were everyone's worst nightmare. But thankfully, a little help from our amazing international professionals turned their fortunes around.

No longer are these houses and apartments in a state of disrepair – now, they're ready to grace the pages of Vogue! Futuristic curved walls, light bright colour schemes and bold industrial concepts have replaced those crumbling walls. Go and find your favourite…  

5. An intriguing apartment remodel

There's nothing quite like London and its stunning, historic architecture. No matter how much it develops, you can always pick out the history in the buildings. In the case of this basement flat, the same is true. Re-animated and updated, take a sneak peek through its story!

That's all for this week! Remember to stay tuned to homify for more magical makeovers, inspiring tours and helpful home hacks. See you next Sunday!

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