Consulting with an interior designer before making changes to your home is strongly recommended, if you’re doing anything more than just changing the paint colours on the walls. If you’re thinking of making any changes to your home’s interior, including buying new furniture or changing the footprint of any space, note a few reasons why you might want to enlist the services of an interior designer, and why those services can be so important for your plans.…
Shower enclosures are excellent choices for bathrooms because they keep the rest of the space dry, while giving you the opportunity to indulge in a relaxing, hot bath. But when you have a small bathroom, designing a shower for the space can be tricky. Follow these astute ideas for the best results.
Make Sure The Shower Enclosure Is Placed At The Corner Of The Bathroom
The shower enclosure should ideally always be located at a corner in a small bathroom so that you are able to maximise the limited space you have available.…
Open plan living is a virtually ubiquitous feature in newly built homes and in many renovated older homes too. The days of having a separate kitchen, dining room and living room are over, and modern homeowners want a large, airy and social living space that has multiple functions.
In some homes, particularly large ones, the open-plan layout can sometimes make a home feel a little too cavernous and leave you craving a closed-off nook or corner.…
When you’re ready to have a new garage installed on your property, you may want to take your time and shop around for all the available features and options that are available to you, so you know your garage looks its best, is well-organized and functional, and is easy to maintain. A basic, stripped-down garage may protect your car and lawn care equipment, but upgrading that basic model with a few simple features can easily enhance its overall style and function, and make it a better choice for you.…
Being a homeowner means placing fire safety as one of the most important priorities in your home. Nevertheless, what some people do not realise is that fire safety does not translate into just buying a fire extinguisher for their property. In reality, you need to know what type of fire extinguisher you would need to contend with specific fires. There are two ways of trying to discern what fire extinguishers you should choose.…
Building a wooden deck is a great way to turn part of your yard into an outdoor living space that is both functional and beautiful — wooden decks give a warm and comfortable feel beneath the feet, but also add unparalleled visual interest to your outdoor space, thanks to wood’s natural contours. As decks are not designed to have roofs, however, wooden decks are usually susceptible to rain, snow and/or ice damage as well as the sun’s weathering effect, resulting in premature deterioration of the wood.…
A pergola is a simple structure, composed of four posts and then slats for a roof. A pergola can be very small, just large enough for a cafe table and two chairs underneath, or it can be very large, covering your entire outdoor deck or patio area. If you’re thinking of adding an outdoor seating space or any type of patio to your property, or if one is already installed, note why a pergola may be a good addition to that area.…
If you love to watch movies, then having your very own home cinema may be a dream come true. If you imagine that this kind of luxury is the preserve of the rich who have enormous homes, then you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t need a mansion and an eye-wateringly large bank balance to have a cinema in your own home.
Even a small home with only a single living room can be transformed into a luxurious cinema room with a little know-how.…
Having double glazed windows is beneficial in a number of ways. First and foremost, they can really help you regulate temperatures inside your home, by providing an insulation barrier against outside temperatures. Double glazing also reduces noise, and can even block out more of the sun’s harmful UV rays, preventing furniture and fabrics from fading.
Usually, double glazed windows will minimise or totally eliminate problems with condensation. But occasionally, people find that there’s moisture building up inside the windows, between the two panes of glass.…
If you’re in the market for a new home, you don’t want to assume that buying a house for sale is the better option than having one built. There are many advantages that new homes offer versus existing homes on the market; note a few of those here so you can know if working with a home builder rather than a real estate agent is the right choice for your new home needs.…
