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5 Easy Ways To Breathe Some New Life Into Your Home

November 9, 2016adminDIY Projects, Home Improvement TipsDIY projects, home decor, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

You’ve probably grown tired of how your house looks and feels after years of living in it, but probably don’t have the time or the finances to embark on a complete renovation. Fortunately, there are numerous things you can do around the house and ways to embellish the existing furniture without having to pay a contractor and most of them can be accomplished during the weekend. Just make sure you don’t get carried away and try to go overboard with your work, just because something is old does not mean it needs to be fixed.

1. Do a thorough clean up

You might not realize this, but a clean house always has that fresh scent to it. This is accomplished simply by keeping it clean, as most cleaning products have a great smell, especially those for cleaning wood. Grab the mop and with some elbow-grease, your home will smell good and feel even better. Just make sure to pay extra attention to baseboards, light switches, and door frames. These are often overlooked when cleaning the house, but can all be cleaned easily with a simple damp cloth.

2. Move the furniture around

This may seem counterintuitive, but simply rearranging the furniture can add much-needed vigor to your home. For living rooms, try to add a small coffee table between the couches, this adds a level of intimacy when you have guests and when it comes to bedrooms, keep it simple with only the bare essentials including a decent bed, a few night-tables, and light fixtures. If you’re still unsatisfied after moving everything, then try adding artwork such as painting and sculptures around the house.

3. Add some greenery

People often update their living spaces due to seasonal and changes in weather. If you’re one of those people, then you might consider getting a plant. Whether it’s a bouquet of flowers fresh from the market or a simple room plant, greenery adds life and much-needed freshness to a room, especially during the summer. If taking care of a plant seems too much of a hassle for you or you need something more permanent, then you might consider getting an artificial plant. They might not be the real thing, but require very little attention and last for a long time.

4. Apply a fresh coat of paint

If you’ve ever looked at a room and realized it feels a little dated or worn out, then you’d be surprised what a fresh coat of paint can do. Adding a new color to a room can bring out the existing features that may have been overpowered by the old paint scheme. Most people can manage doing some light painting, but when it comes to doing paint job on the entire house, Painters Sydney recommend you contact the experts, as it requires a lot of precision and not everybody is comfortable or skillful enough with using a roller or a paintbrush.

5. Change the lighting

Lighting is what gives a room ambiance and atmosphere. Adding lamps and candles makes space feel warmer and cozier and white light may be excellent for reading, but it’s hard on the eyes after a while. Changing window treatments can be a neat way of controlling the amount of light getting into the house. Use thick curtains to block most of the light and add intimacy or use thin, transparent ones to add life and freshness during the summer.

A room can seem a little boring and flat after living in for some time, but adding different textures, cleaning it up a bit and adding different colors and textures can spring it right back to life in no time. Invest in plants and artwork if you wish to add more color or get a lamp and play with window treatments to change the amount of light coming into the room. Adding life to your home doesn’t necessarily include hiring a contractor, but have in mind that you can’t do everything by yourself.

Author Bio:

Ian Pearson is a a DIY and tech enthusiast from Sydney, trying to accomplish himself in blogging. Sydney Painters are among the firms he got to know and work with.

How to Use Mirrors for More Light and Style

November 7, 2016adminHome Decor, Interior Designdecorating, DIY projects, home decor, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

Mirrors are a standard decorative and functional element in bathrooms and changing rooms, but they rarely find their place in the remaining rooms of a house. And that is a shame, since mirrors have a lot to offer to each space, especially to confined and dark spaces. When placed strategically and chosen well, mirrors can truly make the room look more refined, fresh, brighter and bigger. There is no reason to discriminate against them as bathroom-only items. Here are some great ideas on how to use mirrors as decorative features.

Place It across the Lighting Source

If your room lacks light, you can compensate by placing a mirror across the lighting source and create a reflection that will spread the light throughout the space. You can even play with it and place one smaller mirror across each lamp or bulb. If you put one across the window, you will simultaneously make the room appear bigger and brighter.

Mirrors on Adjacent Walls

What is better than one mirror? Well, two mirrors, of course. If you line adjacent walls with mirrors, they will make the light bounce around the room. It can be a great décor statement, if used in the right places. This project would work best in the dining room where it will create the illusion of a bigger crowd around the table. Keep in mind though, that dining room lighting should be a bit more subtle, so don’t use a too bright bulb.

Make It Double Duty

If you are stuck in a room where all the walls are already decorated with something or there are some walls where it wouldn’t make sense to put a mirror (by the bed), there is a way (or shall we say a door) out, and that is installing sliding mirror wardrobe doors. It will not take an inch of space, and it will look fabulous. Another plus is that the mirror will be big enough for a head-to-toe glance when trying out clothes.

Mirror in the Kitchen? It’s Possible.

It’s no joke; a mirror in the kitchen can look truly amazing if you choose the right style. A vintage looking kitchen with wooden cabinets and countertop would look more appealing with a wood-framed mirror to complement the look and give a homier vibe. Sure, this type of mirror wouldn’t belong in all-steel modernist kitchen, where a minimalistic metal-framed mirror would work much better.

Expanding the Hallway

Entryways always look a bit claustrophobic and narrow. You could easily open up that space by placing a full-size mirror at the end of the entryway, thus making it look more expansive. If you want to make it even more chic, you can put a large floor mirror that will at the same time be a great decorative element, especially if you go with some more extravagant or retro look.

An Accent Wall

Who need framed photos when you can just use a bunch of small mirrors to create an accent wall in your living room? All you need to do is to find mirrors with different shapes, frames and borders, to create an appealing visual texture. Just keep in mind not to go overboard and create a chaotic, cluttered appearance, you want it to look stylish, like a gallery wall and not like a funhouse exhibition. You can also mix in a couple of mirrors into your artwork or photo wall.

Above the Headboard

Another great way to use a mirror as a decorative element is to place it over the bed. There is actually nothing better to put on that big blank space above the headboard. Since most headboards are rectangle-shaped, go with a round mirror (sunburst perhaps) to create a striking contrast.

These were just a few ideas on how you can use mirrors to glam-up and light-up your space. We hope you’ll come up with some of your own.

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Chloe is an art historian, recreational ballet dancer and a contributor at smoothdecorator.com. She is passionate about photography, dance and music. Her biggest dream is to travel the whole world with her husband and take stunning photographs of beautiful places. She also enjoys learning and writing about home design, since she is crazy about aesthetics. You can find Chloe on FB, Twitter, and G+.

3 Lighting Types That Will Make Your Home Glow With Elegance

October 14, 2016adminHome Decor, Home Improvement Tips, Interior Designhome decor, home improvement, lightingLeave a comment

When lighting up your indoor spaces, you have to remember that the performance of the fixture relies heavily on the bulb used. Different bulbs have different lighting effects. The terms that you should familiarize yourself with when shopping for lighting fixtures for your home are as follows:

Wattage: this is the electricity amount consumed by a certain source
Lumens: the amount of light the source produces
Efficacy: the number of lumens produced per watt
Foot-candles: the light amount that reaches a subject.

Ambient lighting
When trying to set the mood for the home, proper illumination adds allure to both the space and the source of light. Floor lamps do not only serve the traditional purpose of lighting rooms up, they can be used to show creativity and create an illusion of expansiveness in spaces. Lamps that depict planetary illusions, sculpted wooden figures, wild animals and abstract art are some of the common floor light designs. There is no better way to make a statement with your lighting than installing a chandelier. These are ideal for places like living rooms, dens and other open spaces.
Task lighting
This is the type of light that will be useful when one is carrying out activities such as reading, cooking and so on. In areas like the kitchen, pendant lighting will be ideal while sconces and bath bars will be ideal for the bathroom. When installing task lighting, make sure that it is for the bright enough for the user to see but not too harsh to create an imbalance to the décor in the room. Consider enlisting the help of a Lowry Services: Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling professional to install a dimmer or timer for added convenience to your room.
Accent lighting
This is the lighting type to use when you want to highlight specific objects in the room such as art on the walls, sculptures and book cases. Accent lighting is also great when highlighting other architectural features of the home. Track lights and picture lights are the conventional accent lighting options. However, candles can also fall under this category. If using candles to serve as accent lighting, make sure that they are unscented, especially when you use them in dining areas

Most homes will need the three main types of lighting for complete illumination and accentuation of the décor. As Oscar De La Renta once said, the most important thing is perfect lighting at all times. When lighting is done right, the home reflects class, elegance and beauty. Consulting experts in home lighting and improvement will help you get the beauty you envision.

How to Transition a Bench from Summer to Fall

September 26, 2016adminDIY Projects, Home Decor, Summer Activitiesdecorating, DIY projects, home decor, home trendsLeave a comment

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Alright, so maybe it isn’t quite Fall. After all, Starbucks hasn’t even released their pumpkin spice latte! As shameful as it may be to admit, we all know the release date of that blessed drink is our gauge for pulling out plaid and scarves. But just because our cup isn’t flowing with pumpkin lattes, it doesn’t mean that we can’t start the transition into a happy and beautiful fall season.

One of the best ways to do this is with your home décor. Light up the pumpkin candles, break out the zucchini bread, and get started on some DIY projects that will give your home the ultimate feeling of comfy and cozy fall.

Look no further than your living room or entry way for a DIY project that will prep you for cooler weather. See that bench in the corner? When’s the last time you really took a good look at it? Well, a piece as functional and versatile as a bench is deserving of a little more life, don’t you think?

Benches are like the little black dress of furniture; you can dress them up or dress them down based on how you make them over and they pretty much fit every occasion. And with an upholstered bench – well – fasten your seatbelts, because this ride may get a little crazy in the cool department. But don’t sweat it if you don’t have a bench covered in fabric. You can use throw pillows to get a little cushion for those tushes – and what’s more versatile than a throw pillow?

A bench is the perfect setting for putting on shoes on your way out the door or adding additional seating when you need room for more. If you have a bench that gets overlooked, it’s time to take notice and get it ready to turn some heads.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Bench
Fine-grain sandpaper
Small brushes
Clean cheesecloth
Paint brush
Chalk paint
Wax sealer or polyurethane
Staple gun (if reupholstering)
Scissors (if reupholstering)
Trendy new fabric and/or throw pillows

Step One: Sanding

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Before you can do much in the way of making over or painting your bench, there is some prep work to be done. That beautiful piece of furniture is going to need a thorough sanding to get rid of any rough edges. Using either a sanding block or a sheet of sandpaper held just in your hands, gently rub your way through every crevice of the bench. Smooth the surface until you can rub your hand over it without anything catching (gloves may be helpful to prevent blisters).

Step Two: Wipe Down, Dust Off

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Using clean cheesecloth, start to wipe down the bench to remove any dust particles left behind from sanding. For hard to reach crevices and decorative detailing, small brushes may be helpful. If you don’t have either, cut up an old tee shirt and use a toothbrush for the odd angles.

Step Three: Paint

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Now comes the fun part. Hopefully, you didn’t rush through the other two steps. It can be incredibly tempting to skip the prep work, but if you want a piece to last, the prep work has to be done and done well. Once that’s all over, though, it’s time to break out the paint. The type of paint you use is totally up to you, but chalk paint is making its sweep in the world and for good reason.

Chalk paint is easy to use and can even be made at home with a few simple ingredients. For Fall, stick to warm hues or those with a golden tone. Apply a thin, even coat as a base. Wait for the first coat to dry and repeat until you’ve reached the desired finish.

Step Four: Apply Wax

That beautiful bench is now glistening with a fresh coat of paint. To keep it looking brand new for years to come, put a finishing coat of wax or polyurethane over the dried paint. If you think you’ll be painting your bench again soon (maybe Spring?), this step may be unnecessary. It’s most useful to apply the wax with a brush and wipe off the excess with a clean piece of cheesecloth. Allow the wax to dry before moving on to the next step.

Step Five: Reupholster the Cushion

If your bench has a cushion on it, you can easily swap out the fabric for something a little more reminiscent of the fall months. Golden hues go well with pumpkins, right? Take off the cushion and remove any layers of fabric from previous recovering’s. Leave the original. Use any layer scrap as a template for your new cushion.

Once the fabric has been cut, center the cushion over the new fabric rectangle. Cover the edges of the cushion by pulling the fabric tight on the underside of the cushion and stapling. Repeat until the fabric is no longer puckering and loose and is tightly adhered to the cushion. Turn upright and assemble your bench!

Step Six: Add Throw Pillows

The final touch is upon us: add throw pillows. Throw pillows are not only great for cushioning bums, but, by golly, they’re cute! Be inspired with seasonal throws to finish the look.

The great part about furniture is how versatile it is. Seasons change, trends change, and alongside it, furniture does, as well. Give your bench a new look for fall with a few, small modifications. A new coat of paint and a few new throw pillows can give your furniture that cozy feeling everyone loves in the fall months.

Author Bio:

Kacey is a lifestyle blogger for “The Drifter Collective.” Throughout her life, she has found excitement in the world around her. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations, cultures, and styles, while communicating these endeavors through her passion for writing and expression. Her love for the world around her is portrayed through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.

The Drifter Collective: An eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us.

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Designer Secrets: Choose a Perfect Rug for Your Space

September 24, 2016adminHome Decor, Interior Designcolor schemes, decorating, home decor, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

At the first glance, interior designer’s job seems easy: put an armchair here, a sofa there, a coffee table in front, and voila! But the big stuff are maybe much easier to fit in than the details. What about the curtains, tablecloths and of course, the rug? The right rug can make the space look amazing, warm and welcoming, while the wrong rug can make the room appear unfinished and awkward. There are so many things to consider in such a small item: the size, the texture, the color and the design. All of them together can make or break the look of the entire room. We’ll let you in on a few designers’ secrets about choosing a perfect rug for every space.

Start with the Color

Choosing the right color is the best starting point when purchasing a rug. Since rugs are usually the last thing you are buying for the room, you will already have a pre-established color palette to guide you. This doesn’t mean that your rug can’t be a show-stopper, but only that it has to be in coherence with the remaining colors. However, if you have many shades and patterns in a single room, consider getting a neutral rug or a single color rug that complements your furniture or walls.

Move onto the Patterns

There’s nothing more appealing in a room than a patterned rug, but be cautious when choosing the patterns for each space, because you don’t want it to be overwhelmed with too many accents. You can use a rug with an all-over repeat pattern in a simple space with almost every piece of furniture, but if you are going to use a rug with an asymmetrical pattern, it’s better to combine it with furniture that has a more open and delicate frame. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns of different proportions. That is a much better choice than combining a chair, sofa, curtain and rug with the same pattern, where there would be no clear distinctions between these pieces.

Mind the Size

The second big (or small) thing you have to keep in mind when choosing a rug is its size. Size of the rug will depend on the size and the function of a room. Take living room for example. There are two widely accepted approaches: all the furniture sitting within the outer perimeter of the area rug and the front legs of the seating furniture on the top of the rug. In the second case, the rug being beneath the furniture gives the illusion of spaciousness, while in the first, it defines the sitting area. In the bedroom, the area rug should allow you to land on a soft spot when getting up, so it is best to occupy two thirds of the bed, say the professionals from DecoRug. The kitchen and the bathroom usually have small area rugs, simply for aesthetic reasons.

Texture Makes a Huge Difference

It’s the last thing we remember when buying a rug, and one of the first things we notice when spotting it. Every interior designer knows that a room rich with different textures will feel layered and warm, so paying attention to the texture of the rug is essential. Here, you can aim for contrast between the furniture and the rug. A sleek leather sofa, for instance, should be contrasted with a fluffy shaggy area rug, while a soft velvet couch will go perfectly with a smooth and hard material like sisal. The function of the room will also dictate the texture. That is the reason why you should never put a shaggy rug in your dining room – the frequent traffic, spills and stains would make cleaning and walking much more difficult. A rug like that, however, would be perfect for the bedroom, because you want your feet to land on soft and fluffy spot upon waking up.

Rugs define the space and enhance the décor, so making this choice shouldn’t be taken lightly. Following some basic rules and designers’ tips is the safe way to go, but if you have an idea of your own, sometimes you should simply go with your gut.

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Enhancing the Appeal of Your Home with LED Light Strips

August 31, 2016adminHome Decor, Home Improvement Tips, Interior DesignDIY projects, home decor, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

We’ve all seen the glimpse of Tron and similar futuristic films that feature these cool, colourful light strips. The LEDs have advanced quite a bit over the years, and they now stand out even more from the competition with the traits like flexibility and thin body.

They can be inserted at a variety of spots you’ve never considered before (beds, shelves, etc.). Their purpose is not purely decorative, as they also discreetly illuminate the small area around them. Here’s a selection of tried-out spots where LED strips can be placed to get you inspired for your own project.

Glam effect

Fixing bathroom mirrors and vanities with starlets or powerful make-up-room bulbs is nothing new, but it may be too harsh for a hallway mirror. If you’re seeking to accomplish a subtle, more delicate effect and not cover a large portion of the mirror frame, LED strips are just the perfect solution.

Another way to add glam into your interior décor is to set up some LEDs to your open riser staircase, if you have these in your home. This will not only allow you to make an impressive entrance every time you go down the stairs, but they will make the nightly trips safer and more economic (you won’t have to turn on the overhead lights). Also, they can be programmed to turn automatically as you tread on them.

Lounge area

You can change the atmosphere in your living or bedroom area by adding a faint strip of light underneath the couches, sofas or beds. Some hip furniture stores even sell pieces with LEDs already installed, but these could strain the budget quite a bit. Instead, create a special ambience with LED lights of your choice, and you’ll stop losing stuff under your bed.

If you have a piano in your living area, you can make the lights sync with the notes you’re playing, and you can select the colour of your liking for this project, say the experts at Industralight.

Storage

How many times have we wished we had a flashlight when trying to find something on the shelf or in our drawers? Installing old-fashioned lights can pose as a fire hazard as it gets heated up easily, so LEDs seem like the obvious alternative. They don’t give off much heat and their light is soft but effective.

Open shelving with colour coded LED strips can cut down the time you spend searching for a certain item, and even plain whites can make the display undoubtedly beautiful. Our junk drawers and other miscellaneous storage nooks would be less of a frustration if we inserted a line of LEDs that can help us find what we want much faster.

Kitchen zone

Food can sometimes get mouldy or spoilt because it got lost and forgotten at the back of the fridge’s main compartment or in the ice box. Some old models may not have proper or functional illumination, but you don’t have to replace it with a high-end device right away. This issue can be easily prevented by enhancing the existing light with extra strips and a handy motion sensor system.

Similarly, you can instill a practical and awesome element to your new bar island and incorporate some LED strips to your cabinets and under-the-counter area. You can even opt for a colour-changing mode that’s bound to make your house parties unforgettable.

Outdoor options

For starters, your deck or a patio could use an additional layer or ambiance light for the dusky and night-time occasions. You don’t even have to outfit the entire deck, but only focus on the table area, for instance.

By adding a properly positioned line of LED strips to your outdoor pool, you will feel as if you’re staying in one of the most expensive hotels while chilling in your backyard. Since you’ll need to install electrical wires near water, make sure to call the professionals for this project.

You can give your home an undeniable touch of class by introducing some carefully selected LED strips. These were just some ideas for the storage and lounge areas you can easily install on your own.

3 Simple Improvements to Boost Your Home’s Value

August 21, 2016adminDIY Projects, Home Decor, Home Improvement TipsDIY projects, home decor, home improvement, home trendsLeave a comment

The term “home improvement” has a tendency to evoke images of new decks, added rooms, replaced appliances, or remodeled rooms. However, if your schedule or budget don’t allow for a major project, there are a number of simple, cheap ways you can improve your home and improve its value. Here are some of the best options for a quick value boost when trying to sell your home.

Paint an Accent Wall

Many homes have the same, neutral, bland paint throughout the house. Though this does offer a clean feel, it does not grab the buyer’s attention. It can make the home look generic and therefore less valuable. To mitigate that effect, find a small wall that can be painted an accent color.

Some good locations might be the entry way (to make a good first impression), the back wall of the kitchen, the back wall of the dining or living room, or a wall that edges the stairs.

For even greater intrigue, you can use a sea sponge to create the popular sponge-painting effect. This is best done in the space between the kitchen cabinets and the counter tops. If you really want to save money, check out the clearance tables in home improvement stores’ paint sections. When paint is mixed incorrectly, it is marked down up to 90% off the original price. Just be sure you will have enough paint as this mistake color cannot be replicated.

Exchange Mirrors

Bathrooms are an ideal place to make your home look more valuable. When people see beautiful bathroom spaces, the home looks unique and more expensive. For this effect, remove any plain mirrors. Mirrors with no or small frames look cheap to your potential buyers. Go out, shop the sales, and look for more ornately framed pieces.

Of course, some of these can be costly, but if you’re a savvy shopper, you will be able to get them for a good price. Or, if you’re particularly crafty, you can take your old, frameless mirrors and visit a craft store for a cheap, beautiful frame and simply put the pieces together.

Update Your Lighting Fixtures

Nothing says “valuable” like a chandelier. While some chandeliers can cost a pretty penny, you can also find inexpensive chandeliers that make your home look great on a budget. You may also want to consider purchasing accent lights for areas like the kitchen, entryway, and dining area. Colorful blown glass lights are a great option for the smaller spaces.

Again, you should be shopping the sales. Don’t go straight into a high-end store with no coupon. If you want to increase the value of your home without breaking the bank, perusing the clearance and sale items is key.

In actuality, value-increasing home improvements do not have to be expensive. The goal is to make your home look clean, unique, classy, and lived in. For added effects, you can have cookies baking in the oven whenever your house is shown or keep a bowl of fruit on the counter. Little details that tell potential buyers that this house could feel like home can only help. So add color, make your bathrooms more elegant, and wow them with your lighting fixtures. You’ll have a satisfactory sale in no time.

Paul Denikin began learning the ins and outs of DIY home repair while making his home better fit and more accessible for his daughter, Maggie, who has special needs. Paul wants to continue to help special needs parents like himself, and offer them a source for ideas. And that’s why he created DadKnowsDIY.com, a website that offers home improvement project how-tos and other accessibility information. When Paul isn’t being handy around the house, he likes to take Maggie to the movies on the weekends.

Why you should Forget Curtains and Get Blinds

August 20, 2016adminDIY Projects, Home Decor, Interior DesignDIY projects, home decor, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

Although curtains have been the norm for dressing windows, blinds are now a more popular choice. Curtains, while looking quite beautiful, can fade in the sunlight, become dated and are often difficult to keep clean. Blinds on the other hand keep their colour, are easy to maintain while also very easy to take down and clean.

Click online to find suppliers of blinds along with:-

Security doors
Screens
Awnings
Shutters

All of these products are manufactured from high quality materials and will enhance any home or office. Add value to property by buying blinds Perth from home improvement retailers who specialise in window dressing and security.

Trust manufacturers of blinds for a great service

If deciding to switch from curtains to blinds for all windows in a property, there’s a huge range to choose from. Depending on the size of the window to be covered the following will look absolutely stunning:-

Venetian blinds – a very popular choice in many Australian homes. Can be made for sloping and conventional windows.
Roman blinds – these types of blinds are firm favourites made from natural style materials. They are also easy to clean.
Roller blinds – are also known as Holland blinds and can be made from sunscreen, translucent or blackout material. Roller blinds are energy efficient too.
Sunscreen blinds – these blinds are designed to keep the sun and heat out of a room. Can be ordered in different trims with aluminium bottom rails. They have safety features to protect children and users.
Shutters – this type of window dressing will certainly make the exterior of a home stand out. Shutters are available in timber and look great when added to colonial style properties.

For something a little different, think about having timber or vertical blinds. Versatile vertical blinds can be opened fully or partially to let light in and provide privacy. Outdoor blinds are a great idea too as well as awnings. Awnings give protection from the sun’s harsh glare or can be a godsend if it’s raining when a barbie is on the go.

Experienced blind suppliers

Experienced blind suppliers advertise their fantastic products via the net, browse soon to see what’s on offer. Get in touch with fully trained specialists who will make an appointment to call round to measure, manufacture and install the blinds. Forget curtains and go for blinds every time. Blinds are the perfect solution to keep the cold out and make any room look fantastic.

Expect the best blinds from online manufacturers who also provide a full warranty against any components that are found to be faulty. Affordability and quality are the two main options available when buying blinds as well as:-

Good value for money
High quality
Great range of styles to choose from
Competitive prices

Why not click on westral.com.au soon to find out more about patio awnings, verandah and shutter installation, along with beautiful blinds?

Internal Doors: A Surprisingly Effective Upgrade for Your Home

August 8, 2016adminhome improvement, Home Improvement Tips, Interior Designhome decor, home improvement, interior designLeave a comment

Not a lot of things shape the interior of a home better than a good interior door. They are an important part of your house, and have an impact on its appearance, overall look and style. They might look like a small component, but they should not be overlooked that easily. As an object we use every day they are bound to leave an impact on us. Investing a little in better internal doors can really add to your home’s style and visual appearance. Here are some helpful tips on what to look for when in market for good internal doors.

The size

Before getting the new internal door you have to take measure. Most doors are common size (762mm x 1,981mm), but it varies from home to home depending on their age. If the doors are not standard size you might need to get a custom made doors. It doesn’t have to be standard to look good and stylish in your house, think about tall or extra wide double wing doors.

After you make the opening for the door, along with the door itself you have to buy the linings for it as well. This is the timber kit that fits and goes along the edges of the door opening. The doors are later hung on it. If you don’t feel like hiring a professional to do it, don’t worry, you can handle this by yourself without a problem. Or you could simply buy doors that are already delivered by being hung on a frame.

Solid vs Hollow

Doors in your home are usually made with hollow core or panels. Those that are made out of panels are from solid wood and have a higher price than their hollow core counterparts. The number of panels varies, usually from two to eight and they can also be glazed. Internal doors that have a hollow core are usually made out of laminate or wood veneer, and are literally hollow aside from some fillings usually cardboard. They are much cheaper than solid wood doors.

Internal doors also come with an option of solid core. Similar to hollow core these are veneered, but unlike hollow core these have steel in the center to add weight and resemble solid wood doors.

The style

Sometimes it can be quite hard to choose the right door for your interior. You don’t want your internal doors to jump out of the whole theme, you want it to complement the house’s style. If your house is decorated with antiques and has that older style look, choose the doors accordingly. Paneled doors would match really well with this style.

If you own a country style house, then you might want to go with ledged braced doors. These are made out of wood and are held up by horizontal ledges or braces. Minimalist flush doors go really well with modern houses. If you are short on space, sliding or folding doors are a great choice for your home. If you can’t find doors that suit your needs in shops, you can shop online for some elegant internal doors.

Materials

No matter the style, solid wood doors go with everything. Different types of timber are used for doors including cherry, oak and pine. Aside from wood you can buy doors that are made entirely out of glass or metal. Materials used for metal doors are usually aluminum or steel, and they give your house a very industrial look.

Follow these tips and choose internal doors that complement your house the best. Choose the doors that fit into your home style.

How to Turn Your Bedroom into an Oasis of Rest

July 8, 2016adminBedrooms, Home Decor, Interior Designbedroom remodeling, DIY projects, home decor, home improvement, home trends, interior designLeave a comment

Every room in your house has a specific function, and the bedroom has the most important one of all – to allow you to rest and gather energy for new challenges. It is very important that the room reflects its function with its décor. Your bedroom should be cozy, soft and pleasant to be in, as well as relaxing for the eyes and free of all modern day distractions. If you are looking for ways to update your bedroom décor and make it a true resting oasis, we will help you with that.

Go for Neutral Color Scheme

Highly saturated hues are tiresome for the eyes and they can increase anxiety and thus worsen the quality of your sleep and rest time. Pastels, greens, lavender and subtle blue hues are recommended for the bedroom, but you can skip all those complications and opt for an entirely neutral room. Not only will they be soothing for your eyes, but also easy to decorate.

Add a Gallery Wall

A stylish gallery wall may be just what your bedroom needs in order to reach its full potential. We usually decorate focus walls only in our living rooms, but there is no reason not to include them in your bedroom, as well. All you need to do is choose a perfect place for it. Placing it directly in front of your bed can be a bit conspicuous, while setting it behind your bed may be completely useless. Therefore, display lovely and subtle artwork on some of the walls on the sides of the room, and wake up to your favorite pieces each day.

Headboard Makes All the Difference

A well-chosen headboard might be the thing you need to bring the whole room together. It creates a visual focal point and makes the space look truly finished. You do not even have to invest in a whole new frame; just decide for a separate headboard. The size and the material will depend on the dimensions of the room, as well as the prevailing theme and fabrics throughout the bedroom.

Change Your Linens

Changing your sheets regularly goes without saying. However, opting for some new linen can be just what you need, especially if you are decorating your space on a tight budget. Choose bold patterns or rich colors that will truly make a difference in the room.

Update Your Bed

The bed is a quintessential element of your bedroom, and any update done on it can only contribute to improving the room ambience. Choosing a comfy king single mattress will make resting and sleeping a lot easier. Additionally, if you add a stylish canopy, your bed will become a true oasis of peace. A bed bench is another interesting way to improve the appearance and functionality of your bed.

Create a Seating Area

A large bedroom could benefit from a cozy seating area. It can be an ideal place to drink your morning coffee, eat your lazy day breakfast, or curl up with your favorite book. Speaking of books, you can take the seating area to a whole new level, by creating a full blown reading nook.

Add a Dressing Table

It is a win-win investment – you will clear up some space in your bathroom and you will be able to get ready in your room instead of waiting in line for the bathroom to be empty. Also, incorporating a vanity can add your bedroom a touch of hotel-chic, making it more sophisticated and luxurious.

Hang a Statement Chandelier

If you want to add a bit of glamour to your bedroom interior, do that by simply installing a striking and elegant lighting fixture. Depending on your overall décor, you can decide for an antique crystal chandelier or a wooden ceiling fan (if you prefer the naturalistic style).

Your room is just a few steps away from becoming a peaceful oasis you have always dreamed it will be. Do not give up now, and start redecorating as soon as possible. Sleep well, rest often.

1. Do a thorough clean up

2. Move the furniture around

3. Add some greenery

4. Apply a fresh coat of paint

5. Change the lighting

Place It across the Lighting Source

Mirrors on Adjacent Walls

Mirror in the Kitchen? It’s Possible.

An Accent Wall

Above the Headboard

Start with the Color

Move onto the Patterns

Mind the Size

Texture Makes a Huge Difference

Glam effect

Lounge area

Storage

Kitchen zone

Outdoor options

Go for Neutral Color Scheme

Add a Gallery Wall

Headboard Makes All the Difference

Change Your Linens

Update Your Bed

Create a Seating Area

Add a Dressing Table

Hang a Statement Chandelier

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