Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Lucky are those who already have their own homes because they can consider them as investments. No matter how old the home is, there is always an option and an opportunity to make the home as good as new. This can be done by introducing changes in the home design or in the home facade or color.
Some people renovate their homes because they have lived there for several years already and they have gone tired of the look of their homes. Of course, there are people who renovate their homes with the view of reselling them at higher prices.
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Monday, June 27th, 2011
some friend of mine are really interested on property business especially on house, so he recommend me a website that had many wonderful house design for home living. you can see and check the website here :
www.freshomedesign.com
and this is the sample of the wonderful and unique house design
This modern house was established in the residential area lined with the buildings which were a low-rise building to circumference adjacent to the park which was full of green. it seems that the house are build with green building architect, the house are not too big but had a great interior.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
A garden is a place where a number of plants are planted in a specific manner for the purpose of aesthetic beauty. Just by planting some plants and lawn one cannot make a garden look beautiful. Making a garden requires some amount of plant knowledge and the ability to arrange the plants aesthetically.
If you wish to employ a garden contractor, it is best to look out for one who has had a reasonable amount of experience in making a garden and one who has trained staff. The reputed contractors too can give you a lot of trouble by not adhering to the specifications that are to be followed in making the garden. For example, if a tree requires a pit of 3′ x 3′ x 3′ to be dug, he may dig a pit of 3′ x 3′ x 2′ or he may dig a pit of the correct specification but while filling it with fresh mixture of garden earth and manure, he will fill the bottom part with the excavated infertile soil. (There is nothing wrong however in using the excavated earth if it is of good quality.) Both will not let the plant grow properly.
It is best to spend some extra money and have a good garden made rather than be fooled by the enormously low amount quoted by some garden contractors.
You can however make your own garden in the following way.
Draw out a landscaping plan for your garden. You do not need to be an expert in drawing. A rough sketch will do. A number of factors will have to be considered in making a landscape plan, such as the topography of the are, the location of the house or building, whether the area is in a sunny of a shady location, the amount of land available in making a garden, the availability of water, the time that you can spend in maintaining the garden and most important of all the amount of money that you are willing to shell out in making the garden. (more…)
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
There are living room design is a beautiful and clean, if you have a living room designed like this, you will feel comfortable in the room , you will feel how beautiful his home and how proud you will have it .. we chose some living design room for you to make reference, please see some of the following design
The living room represents the owner’s personality. Furniture and decor in this room determine whether guests will be welcomed in a formal or a casual manner. Chairs with straight backs, made of solid materials, will create a stiff feeling, while chairs with a simple, but functional, design will make guests feel at home and encourage friendly gatherings.The living room does not need to be spacious, because guests do not always drop by in large numbers. Nowadays, most families, especially young families, tend to have a small living room but with furniture that reflect their characters, and are simple and dynamic,”” said Lisa Miranti, an interior designer.Contemporary sofas are made of soft fabrics and are quite solid, but still make comfortable seats.To save space and allow for flexibility in arranging the furniture, many like to place small side-tables at corners between chairs and so link them in an arc. Lisa said backless sofas are a new trend and function like a bench or chair, but provides more space. (more…)
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
The latest trend in interior home design is the use of themes. Theme ideas range from sports to women’s wonderfully eclectic and contemporary. One of the most popular is the “Tropical Island” theme.
When using the theme idea Tropical Iceland, there are many directions you can go. From elegant to fun, you have a large selection. Can a work of art, murals, wallpaper, wall texture paint, or a combination of these materials.
Choose colors thatrepresent the tropics such as various shades of turquoise blue, dark green and deep. Jute fabric is a good choice for wall coverings. In search of a cost-Tiki, made of real bamboo basket on the wall, as a measure on the chair rail in the shade of bamboo trees.
Tropical plants are a must-have for issuing Tropical Iceland. You can live or silk plants or sculptures of trees. Some craft and hobby stores have fake palm trees with strands of lights attached to them. Fake palm treesTrees are fun and festive and a small amount of additional lighting. (more…)
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
When Steve and I started working for our clients, their living room looked like this.
After a couple of initial meetings with our clients, Steve and I knew exactly how we wanted this room (and the whole house) to feel. We wanted to create a calm environment using mostly neutrals and a few splashes of color.
I find it easiest to select one key element, like the rug or an important fabric, to determine the color palette. For this room, the rug was the first piece that we found, and all decisions were based on this piece.
I know it’s hard to tell, but this rug is beautiful! It’s mostly cream and beige with hints of lime green.
After selecting the rug, we went furniture shopping with our clients. They were drawn to the clean lined classic pieces by Kerry Joyce, and Dessin Fournir.
The Paige Sofa by Kerry Joyce was one of the first upholstered pieces that we chose for this room. Only Kerry Joyce could make a piece that was beautiful and comfortable for our 6’3″ client and his 5’3″ wife!
We all fell in love with the Austin Club Chair by Dessin Fournir. Since the sofa had exposed legs, the skirted Austin would be a perfect match. (more…)
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Even after a homeowner has chosen the perfect color for a room, there’s another very important decision to make. With 5 or 6 paint finishes to choose from, you should learn the benefits of each and determine the right one for your job. Should you use flat or satin and why? Browse these tips on selecting the perfect paint finishes for your interior home applications.
Matte Finish
Whether called flat finish or wall paint, this type of interior paint has a matte surface. This paint finish is usually used on interior walls. It’s expecially good if you have to camouflage small wall bumps, cracks, or other imperfections, as this finish does not reflect light. While some flat paints are advertised as washable today, you may need to touch up scratches or marks by covering with a bit more paint, so be sure you keep some on hand after you’ve finished painting.
Flat Enamel
Flat enamel is a paint with a durable flat, matte finish. It’s a good choice for powder rooms and halls, as it holds up to occasional cleaning.
Eggshell Finish
If you can picture the very low sheen of the shell of an egg, you have an idea of how an eggshell paint finish will appear. With only a slight hint of shine or gloss, it’s good for walls and holds up better with cleaning than a flat finish paint.
Satin Finish
Satin finish paint has a smooth, velvety look with a bit more gloss. It is most often used for windows, doors, trim, or ceilings, but can also be used as wall paint. This is particularly suitable for kids’ room walls, kitchens, or bathrooms, or in areas which get a lot of traffic. Paint with a satin finish is formulated to hold up to cleaning and light scrubbing.
Semi-Gloss
Semi-gloss paint is most often used on doors, trim, and cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms. It is easily cleaned and lays down a nice, subtle shine, without being too glitzy. Take care with pre-paint preparation work, as poorly prepared surfaces can be a bit distracting when highlighted by a semi-gloss surface.
Glossy
High gloss paints have an almost reflective quality, as their shiny finish mimics the look of enamel or plastic. Though not widely used in home interiors, it is becoming more popular for a dramatic look on cabinets, trim, and furniture in very formal and very contemporary settings. This finish will magnify any surface imperfections, so careful preparation and sanding is essential before painting with high gloss paints.
sources : www.interiordec.about.com
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
i found the complete articles about how to paint our room, i found it at howstuffworks.com just read the following articles, enjoy it :
Painting a room can be a task that takes a couple of hours, a half day, or more. It all depends on what and how much you decide to paint. You can freshen up a room by giving a door or cabinet a new coat of paint in just a few hours. Or you can break it into smaller jobs and spread them out over a week or more. Whatever the size of the job you decide to tackle, the painting techniques remain the same.
In this article, we’ll take you all the way through the process of painting a room. From prepping to cleaning up, we have the job — and your room — covered. We’ll start at square one, with how you should use your painting equipment.
Brushes
When you embark on an interior painting job, you’ll soon discover how easy it is to use brushes and rollers competently. Even so, there are a few techniques that will help postpone fatigue and provide a neater job.
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Grasp sash and trim brushes as you would
a pencil (top). Hold a wall brush with your
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The grip you use depends on the brush you’ve chosen. Trim and sash brushes with pencil handles are grasped much as you would a pencil, with the thumb and the first two fingers of the hand. This technique gives you excellent control for intricate painting. With beaver-tail handles on larger brushes, you’ll need a stronger grip because the brushes are wider and heavier. Hold the handle with the entire hand, letting the handle span the width of your palm as you would hold a tennis racket. This technique works best when you’re painting large, flat surfaces.
The goal of loading a brush is to get as much paint on the wall as possible without dribbling it all over the floor and yourself in the process. It will take you only a few minutes to be able to gauge accurately how much paint your brush will hold along the way. Meanwhile, start the job by dampening the bristles of the brush (with water for latex or the appropriate thinner for other types of paint) to condition them and make them more efficient. Remove excess moisture by gently striking the metal band around the handle’s base against the edge of your palm and into a sink or bucket.
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one-third the length of the bristles into
the paint. If you do, the brush will
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With the first dip, move the brush around a bit in the paint to open the bristles and let the brush fill completely. It will be easier to pick up a full load if you jab the brush gently into the paint with each dip. With most latex paints, you can simply dip the brush and let the excess drip off for a few seconds before moving the brush to the wall. With thinner coatings, however, you may have to gently slap the brush against the inside of the paint can or lightly drag it across the inside edge of the lip to remove excess paint.
To neatly paint up to a line where two edges or colors meet, called “cutting in,” use a trim brush with beveled bristles (the end of the brush resembles a chisel). Paint five or six strokes perpendicular to the edge of the ceiling or the wall. Next, smooth over these strokes with a single, long stroke, painting out from the corner first, then vertically. Where the wall and ceiling come together, use downward strokes on the wall first followed by smooth horizontal strokes. (more…)
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
many room was meant to be a bedroom by the builder that didn’t mean you have to use it as a bedroom. the bedroom even can use into studio or anything depend on our interest. we make our home as functional and useful for your own personal and family lifestyle. to make room interior in our house become functional, you can apply this folowing simple tips :
1. work your artwork in and arround the furniture for surprising twist. you will find a host of illustration that show you ideas on hanging artwork low on the wall, tucked in between a lamp and sofa or chair.
2. create a new focal point in a dull room by bringing your china cabinet into the living room, for instance. Accessories the shelves with decorative plants, pictures, books, vases, candles, etc. You’ll need to remove the doors first so these things can be seen and appreciated.
3. look throughout your home for unique pieces of furniture that aren’t getting the attention they deserve. Bring them into the living room or family room where they will be functional and more appreciated.
4. For a custom look on your ready made drapes, sew on bullion fringe to the bottom or use a hot glue gun to attach it. It will really take them to the next level quite easily and quickly.
5. If you really want to be creative and unique, try using odd things for rods: old golf clubs, PVC pipe that has been decorated, a broom stick, tennis rackets that have been jazzed up. You get the idea.
6. Stack old suitcases on top of each other to create an instant lamp table or a small coffee table. Drape a scarf over them or set books on top of them. I have a decorative storage box sitting on top of an old suitcase in one of my rooms.
7. Plate racks can become instant cornices at your windows. As the seasons change, so do the plates.
8. For the most spacious feeling in a room, the ceiling should be white. But you might want a cozy look. Consider painting the ceiling an accent color or mounting faux beams. Create surprise by hanging potted plants from high beams in a vaulted ceiling room.
9. Look for unusual items to collected together and mount in a shadow box. It can become a very good conversation piece. Don’t try to arrange too many things together in one place as that can become tedious to look at. Just 3-5 items for that really custom and surprising decor.
10. An inverted “V” arrangement facing the focal point will give you a change of pace from the more standard arrangement configurations.
11. Look for other stable pieces of furniture to place in front of your sofa other than the standard coffee table. Try ottomans, a large chest, a chess set on a display, stacked futons.
12. Need a quick inexpensive curtain rod? Try a garden stake and slip rings over it to draw the curtain.
thats all the simple tips to make your interior more cool, we hope that simple tips are useful for you
regards
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Ever notice how the subject of functionality quickly becomes overly technical and — to put it bluntly — boring? Odd when you consider the very word starts with fun. So, at More Space Place, we’re putting the fun back in function.
How does this relate to you? Simple. More Space Place maximizes your home’s space and functionality in ways you always dreamed, but thought impossible. Our fully customizable design process helps you create beautiful, multi-functional, space-saving solutions without an invasive remodel. In short, it’s like we’ve helped you violate the laws of physics: you’ve created new space where none existed before.
It might seem like we doubled your square footage, but it’s not magic. It’s what we call modular customization. Shelving and cabinetry specifically tailored for your home and lifestyle, right down to the subtle details and final touches.
From custom-installed Murphy beds to life-changing closet remodels, to home office makeovers and just about everything in between, More Space Place is all about you.
So go ahead, unleash your home’s hidden potential – and have fun doing it!
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