Month: March 2013
Our bedrooms are the most important room in our home – it’s crucial our beds and mattresses are comfortable and luxurious. A good night’s sleep is linked to good physical and mental health. If we sleep well, there’s nothing we feel we can’t achieve. But tiredness and poor sleep patterns can leave us feeling unmotivated …
Many people say no matter how often they try to recreate a look it falls flat somewhere. The fact is it is very difficult to step across the invisible line between really beautiful and model like when remodelling or changing the design of a room. The difference is typically found in the smaller details.
Walking through the house and thinking of projects we would like to do is done all the time. Walking through the department or home store, or even another person’s home adds to that list. Time, budget, and sanity makes us trim that list to reasonable and prioritized projects. The simple truth is we often think of …
Rosewood is one of the most sought-after woods for furniture making. Along with teak, it is strong, durable and able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity, which makes it idea for home furniture. It differs from teak in its colour – whilst teak is a light warm golden colour, rosewood is so named because of …
Bathrooms need great lighting – get it right and you’ll always look great first thing in the morning! Lighting is a key aspect of any successful room, and bathrooms are no exception. In fact, you need different kinds of lighting in your bathroom just as you do in a living room or kitchen, so it pays …
(BPT) - Having a well-kept lawn not only will keep you in your neighbors’ good graces, it also adds value to your home. Lawn care doesn’t need to be complicated, but sometimes it just needs to be done.Whether you’re a new homeowner or...
Whilst ornamental gardens and long expanses of lawn have some appeal they serve less practical purpose in a crowded home. Whether it is growing kids and their company that is causing your home to burst at the seams or the need for a quiet workspace for professional pursuits there are simply too many days in a …
When I was a little girl I always wanted to be a show girl, a dancer, a singer, a performer, an artist. My only inspiration for this was repeated exposure to the beautiful works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec; the celebrated Impressionist painter whose images of singers and cancan dancers still make my face light up …
The prospect of installing your own flooring can be intimidating but it is actually easier than many other DIY home improvement projects. There is very significant differences in the level of difficulty however depending on the flooring chose and the suitability of a particular room for that flooring option. Knowing the differences in suitability and difficulty …
The new trend in master bedroom design has been inspired by being away from home. People are now looking for the bedroom to be a place to get away from the rest of the world and even the rest of a busy home as a small sanctuary supporting itself. Where did this inspiration come from? Luxury …
When planning your new kitchen it is easy to become lost in the myriad of possibilities available. Naturally the aesthetic appeal is given priority as the first ideas come to mind. Everybody wants the eye catching look that gets accolades from guests and visiting family. The model kitchens are beautiful and the stone worktops all glisten …
When you walk into any room of your home several things become instantly apparent. The overall size is noticed first with an impression of roomy or cosy. A feel of the mood in the room is instant – formal or casual – comfortable or refined. Of course the furnishings set the use as dining, sitting or …
Bathrooms receive an inordinate amount of attention when pondering remodelling but with good reason. Frequent use and water cause them to age and look old faster. Repairs are more common than in other rooms giving need for work on a more frequent basis. Comfort and convenient features are more easily appreciated there than in other areas.
Bringing Nature to Your Outdoors The look of a well-manicured landscape design sets the tone for all guests as they enter your home. It is often seen by far more people than ever enter your home and still is often forgotten about when thoughts of remodelling and updates come to mind.
As the most used and most frequented by guests room in a home the dining room is often the showcase of your home. Whether full on remodelling or simply sprucing up with a fresh coat of paint or new furnishings some pointers will keep you on track for a final look that you are satisfied with.
The urge to have more space for the family to spread out in your home or an extra area for entertaining guests is an ongoing desire for every home owner. Very often though the building of an addition is simply cost prohibitive or sometimes a lack of garden and lawn space prevents it.
(BPT) - From grilling and dining to simply relaxing, your home’s deck is frequently the center of family life during warm weather months. That’s why there’s no better time to give your outdoor living space the upgrade it deserves.Whet...
(BPT) - The trend toward smaller, more efficient homes is still in full swing, with new home builders offering floor plans that lower square footage while amping up usability. If your home is older, however, or you live in an apartment, your smaller sp...
(BPT) - There are a number of ways to save water and they all start with you. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American uses about 50 gallons of water per day at home. That means a family of four uses approximat...
(BPT) - Everyone, including moms and doctors, can agree that a good night of sleep is necessary for good health, high energy, and an individual’s overall well-being. Not getting enough good sleep – or rapid eye movement sleep – can af...