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Give your bathroom a more aesthetic feel with painted glass panes
Do you find it difficult to deal with your bathroom window? Since privacy is such an important part of the bathrooms, you are bound to be confused about the windows. After all, glass panes are the most natural choice when you think of the windows. This is the only way you can ensure proper passage of light. Yet a transparent glass pane is never an option in a bathroom. Obviously you are left with some translucent choice.
For this purpose, painted glass panes work out just great. The biggest reason why painted glass panes are so popularly accepted in bathrooms is that these provide the element of privacy in a perfect way. At the same time the painted glass tends to add an element of beauty to the bathroom. If you have a bathroom with toned down colors or a neutral background, then make sure you use brighter hues for the glass paint. The contrast enlivens the whole bathroom.
Marble or tiles: Which is the best for bedroom?
In case you are decorating a new home, the decision regarding the type of flooring that you would like to use becomes very tough. Generally the two most popular choices as far as flooring is concerned are marble and tiles (vitrified). What are these two exactly? What is the exact difference between the two?
Marbles are a natural stone that is used to give the floor a glazed appearance. To be precise it is a metamorphic rock of limestone. As for tiles they are a man made product. It is prepared by compacting tile dust together and getting the right look, color and design pattern.
The question however remains which the better option for a bedroom is? That actually depends on what your priorities are. It is much easier to maintain tiles and they are much more resistant to stains as well. As far as the appearance is concerned, you can get any pattern that you would like when you are using tiles. But the natural look that marble adds cannot be achieved with tiles.
Fond of carpets: try Chinese rugs
Decorating ones house wit carpets is liked by all. But if you are a stickler for good and durable carpets then Chinese rugs is the choice for you. Many Chinese rugs are made of materials that can be cleaned by hand with care without the need to spend a fortune in dry cleaning. A simple and easy hand shampooing method can clean the rug the way you want it to. Just follow some simple steps and your Chinese rug will shine with luster.
Vacuum the top side of the carpet and turn it over followed by doing the same on the back side as well. This will ensure all dirt from the top and bottom gets removed. The best home recipe for cleaning the Chinese rug is by making a solution made of two teaspoon mild dish washing detergent mixed with a gallon of water.
It is always safe to test the color fastness on a small area before trying it on the whole rug. Then brush the carpet with a soft long bristled brush in a firm motion.
Bedroom décor essentials
When you build and design your apartment, the bedroom is what you should be paying a lot of attention to. That’s the room, where you spend most of your time, whether it is work, sleep or recreate. There are certain parameters one needs to keep in mind while doing the interiors.
Always ensure that the size of the bed is proportionate to the room, which leaves ample floor area. At the same time, the bed should be good enough to leave room for your partner to tuck in comfortably. Have good pillows which can be soft for your head but, good enough for a back support in case you want to laze on your bed.
The mattress should be comfortable enough to offer you a sound sleep. Ensure that you have blinds along with the curtains, in order to block any light. Also, a separate space for dressing table, wardrobe, television & Split Air Conditioning is important.
Feng Shui color chart for your home
If you want to do up your new home in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui then you need to consult the Feng Shui color chart. Feng Shui believes that energy can be shifted in your space easily with the help of colors and therefore it is important that you understand what each color stands for in Feng Shui.
Red is the color of power and it stands for passion and motivation. Red is a “doing color” and it stimulates action. You can use red in living room or work room. The color yellow is linked to intellect and enlightenment. Green stands for harmony and growth. Blue signifies patience and spirituality. Purple is linked to excitement and vitality.
Pink is associated with romance and positivity. Orange is a happy hue and it stimulates communication. Brown signifies elegance and safety. White means innocence, purity and a new beginning. And lastly black is the dreamtime color associated with the inner world and mystery.
Outdoor furnishing tips
Once you design the interior of your house, you should give that same amount of time and detailing for designing the outdoors as well. After all, that is the place that a common man can judge you by!
Although you stay inside your home for most of the time, a house without outdoors is just incomplete. Despite the breezy cool air that air conditioners provide, there is nothing more peaceful than the natural breeze which you can enjoy while sitting in your patio! Be it a space where you kids can run around and play or a place for you to read your books under the shade of the sun, you need proper furnishing in your outdoors to enjoy.
While designing the outdoors, choose the purpose of the place. If you are going to use it as a dinner place with your neighbors, make some lighting and tables there. If you are going to use it relax, add arm chairs and a fan.
Making a Canopy Skirt
Canopy skirts add a touch of elegance to the existing room décor. Home décor experts believe they also help transport you to wonderland.
Canopy skirts can be made easily at home. To do this measure along the length and breadth of the four posts of the bed adding sufficient extra for gathers or pleats according to your design. Cut the fabric to suit measurements. With wrong sides facing match both layers and sew the fabric to join at the centre. Turn and with right side facing proceed to stitch a few inches below the join. This way you have a little valance kind of structure that allows the canopy rod to pass through.
Once on the canopy rods, the skirt must be spread out properly and hand stitched at the four corners to give proper fit. A canopy skirt can also be tied to the canopy rods with coordinated ribbons.
Remodeling the Wood Floor Stairs
Wooden stairs are durable and appealing to any home décor style. However they need refinishing and or replacing depending on usage.
Before remodeling wooden floor stairs check for damage like split wood, popped nails, gouges or loose treads. Using a countersink tool take care first of popped nails. Wearing safety goggles and a dust mask sand all the surfaces of each stair by machine and hand to strip it of paint and polish.
Now fill any scratches or gouges with wood putty and allow to dry. Sand and fill up all the gaps with a silicone paint able caulk with the help of a caulking gun. Let it dry. Now replace the old and damaged stair treads with new ones, or simply repair existing treads as per your budget.
Wipe off surface of each stair to remove any dirt or debris and finally paint or stain as per your requirement.
Cutting Receptacles in Your Mirror
Full mirrored walls are home décor delights but need to be tampered to add electrical receptacles especially in bathrooms.
Take accurate measurements of the distance between the wall socket and of the facet of the receptacle. Mark these measurements on the mirror surface ending with a rectangle that copies the exact length and breadth of the socket. Drill four holes at the four corners and centre of the marking, maintaining the surface temperature with the lubricant oil.
Oil the glass cutter wheel and engrave across from one point to another and finally the centre hole along the measured rectangle marking. Carefully slide the scored edge off the table and tap against the engraved section to loosen and dislodge the glass bit by bit.
Sand the sharp edges of the rectangle with a 200 grit emery cloth to smoothen edges. Mount the mirror so that the receptacle fits the rectangle exactly.
Hanging Some Family Portraits
Family photographs consigned to an album generally remain there till the day nostalgia makes you want to look at them. Hanging photos in groups based on theme or family member is just one way to do it.
Home decor stores offer an array of frames in various styles to get you started. You could choose between whimsical, nostalgic, eclectic, traditional, region specific or contemporary styles. Frames come in many mediums like glass, wood, metal, paper Mache, terracotta, fabric and leather to name just a few.
Chose the right frames to set off the beauty of your photographs and select a noteworthy area for display. Arrange photos on the floor in their frames to get an idea what looks best with what. Once confirmed mark relevant measurements making sure photos don’t end up too much above or below eye level. Rotate photos every few months to display all eventually.