2016

Does your home or office need an interior design upgrade? Learn tips and advice for creating the perfect space.

Dealing With Stains on Marble Kitchen Splashbacks

23 August 2016
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If you are seeking stain removal solutions for your marble kitchen splashbacks, poultices can be gotten from most hardware stores and these come in handy in removing stains. In some occasions, doing it yourself can be a convenient way of ensuring your marble is stain free. However, you should first ensure that you are dealing with marble staining and not marble etching. Differentiating between marble staining and marble etching When it comes to irregularities on marble surfaces, there are two ways they can present themselves. Read More …

Reinterpreting the Kitchen Work Triangle for A Modern Kitchen

18 July 2016
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You've probably heard of the kitchen work triangle. The theory goes that as the major working areas of any single-cook kitchen--like the one in your home--are the sink, the refrigerator and the hob, those three spaces should be arranged in a triangular fashion at the design stage. If they're too far apart, you waste time and steps running around while you cook; if they're too close together they make your kitchen feel cramped and unworkable, and should you get anyone to help you with a meal you'll constantly feel like they're in your way. Read More …

Crafty Interior Design Tips For Using Rugs To Carpet Your Rooms

11 July 2016
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When it comes to choosing a floor covering for your rooms, you could opt for carpets or rugs or a combination of the two.  Rugs can look great if well-chosen and properly sited.  Here's some interior design advice on how to use rugs to good effect. Size matters If you're using rugs as a means of saving your carpets from wear and tear, it's important that you pick the right size. Read More …

Reasons to Consider Double Lined Curtains for Your Home

20 June 2016
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If you are looking to update the curtains or blinds in your home, then you should consider window treatments that are not only decorative but functional too. Functional window treatments do not only enhance the comfort of your home, but they also can significantly reduce your energy bills over time. One great option to consider would be double lined curtains. Conventional curtains will typically have two swatches of fabric that have been stitched together: one that faces the interior of the home and another that acts as an outer lining. Read More …

Tips to Keeping Your Folding Arm Awnings in Pristine Condition

31 May 2016
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If you have a deck or a patio, one of the more popular options for outdoor blinds is folding arm awnings. Not only do these outdoor blinds provide you with much needed shade during the sweltering summer days, but being foldable ensues that they can be closed when not in use. However, a mistake some homeowners make is forgetting about the maintenance of their folding arm awnings when they have been closed during the colder months. Read More …