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Brighten up your walls with these simple tips

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Is your home interior looking a little bit dull? Well there are some easy ways to brighten up your plain walls with a few simple changes.

New lick of paint- This is the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to bringing a boring wall back to life, but when we say new lick of paint we mean a bold statement colour that can bring out the details in the room.

Wallpaper- Wallpaper is a great way to bring colour and texture to your home. With the choice of patterns, textures and colours, selecting the right one is the fun part, just make sure you know someone that can put in up properly.

Wall stickers- These should really only be placed onto the wall after it has had a lick of paint. You can choose from picture designs to famous quotes, making any dull wall look great.

Photographs- If you are after a quirkier design, try a wall gallery of photos, choose from a mixture of frame designs and display all of your favourite memories on one wall.

Polished concrete flooring for your kitchen

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If you are thinking of upgrading your kitchen flooring, and are looking for a stylish alternative look, you may want to consider having polished concrete.

Polished concrete is a new trend that is starting to become more popular within homes. It is so popular due to its rustic appearance and durability; after all it is concrete.  It is important that you hire a professional company that has experience with laying interior polished concrete, as the process takes time and skill.

The floor will need to be prepared for the new layer of concrete, and will need to be free of traffic during the laying and drying process. Once installed you can use your kitchen freely. Polished concrete is a fantastic flooring option for kitchens as it doesn’t mark easily and can be cleaned without the chance of stains lingering.

Polished concrete matches many types of kitchens, so you won’t need to worry about it clashing with your cupboards or wale tiles.

Renovating your homes bathroom

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A bathroom is one of the hardest rooms to renovate, this is because of the trade-intensive work that needs to be carried out. Bathrooms in particular can go out of style quickly, and sometimes appear a little worn out or neglected. Deciding to refurbish your bathroom is a great idea and once you have your idea, you can get to work. One thing you must remember is the plumbing involved in renovating a bathroom, and deciding if you want your toilet or bath/shower in a different position, as this can start to make the project costlier.

Once you have decided on a final design, and you have your plumber all set, its all about deciding on the tiles. Patterned flooring and plain walls is a must have at the moment, creating a modern feel to the room. You must make sure all paint used is recommended for bathrooms, as the heat and condensation causes regular paint to peel. Select matching shower, toilet and basin options for an elegant finish to your newly renovated bathroom.

Creating an under the stairs bookcase for your home

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We love bookcases. They’re obviously great for adding a touch of culture and class to our home, giving us the opportunity to proudly display our favourite books, photo frames, DVDs and ornaments. There are plenty of bookcase options for both traditional and modern homes but many people choose to create theirs under the staircase. If you’re thinking about doing this in your home, consider the following pieces of advice.

Choose where the bookcase will fit best

Decide where you need the bookcase to go. If it will fit into the staircase, measure the width, putting in mind the skirting boards and radiator pipes. Utilise as much of the space available at all times.

Get to know what you will be storing on the bookcase

You also have to consider what you will be storing on the bookcase so you that can decide what number of shelves you need as well as the height between the shelves. If it is specifically for books go for shelves that support many different sizes of books.

Use Throws And Cushions For Your Sofa

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The living room is a reflection of you and your personality; it depicts your tastes. It’s also the place where friends or strangers are likely to be situated when you’re socialising. Therefore, there is a lot of thought that needs to go into a living room, and there should be an emphasis to always make it as comfortable and as inviting as possible.

Today, there are many options to make your room more attractive. Firstly, consider adding high quality throws and cushions as per the other decorative elements of the room. This is an inexpensive way of making the room more welcoming and putting your personal stamp on it. A sofa throw can also be included in your bedroom to re-vamp and add life and vibrancy to the room.

Using cushions and throws correctly

Cushions and throws when matched or when used in contrast to other tones add a lot to your home decor. A sofa can be made comfortable with a soft fluffy faux fur throw on the armrest too so there are two benefits. Large throws can also be used as a blanket for the much-needed sense of warmth. Even if they are placed just on the sofa in a messy manner, they just look great when used with different cushions. The right set of cushions can add a final touch to any décor. A cushion can be made in various fabrics such as leather, faux fur, linen and much more. With a vast spectrum of fabrics available, it is easy to find a piece of fabric to match your home accessories and décor perfectly.

Choosing the right fabric

Based on your home décor, it is vital to choose the right fabric for cushions and throws. For a conventional arrangement, decorative cushions are suitable, but for a more modern sophisticated look, leather cushions are unbeatable. Faux fur cushions are a good choice if there is the need to have some fabric that feels good to the touch and huggable. Throws and cushions along with good quality upholstery give a complete feel-good look to the living room.

Creating a retro diner kitchen in your home

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The American diner has been a popular obsession with the British for many years, the great American food to the unique diner décor. Have you ever considered bringing this style into your own home?

A great start is to choose a funky retro flooring, usually patterns work well. Now to add your workspace, adding a large cooking over and deluxe coffee machine can really set your home diner off.  If you have enough space a breakfast bar is a must, with the iconic stools with the leather tops and silver framing.

To finish off your diner kitchen adding novelty props takes it to the next level. Such as a serving hatch with signs like ‘order here’ or ‘welcome’. Adding some old tin pictures and some lighting really helps to set it off too.

The easiest way to choose the accessories for your new diner kitchen is to go to an American fate and you will find plenty of ideas and items for sale.

 

Why you should consider fitted wardrobes for your bedroom

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During the process of changing the style of your bedroom considering fitted wardrobes is a great option. Deciding if you should go for a fitted wardrobe as opposed to a free-standing one is made easy. A fitted wardrobe can complement an already well-furnished room by blending in with its décor, or can become a key feature in a sparse room, providing a colour and texture style for the rest of the furniture to follow.

Additionally, the fact that you can choose and alter the different styles of doors for your fitted wardrobe means that you have an infinite amount of options at your fingertips, every time that you wish to alter the look of your room, meaning that you aren’t tied down to one style being dictated by your free-standing wardrobe for eternity.

Finally, when you do choose to get a fitted wardrobe, due to the fact that you can choose the style and shape of the fitted wardrobe, then you can design your wardrobe to fit in exactly with whatever look you want from the start; you will get a wardrobe that suits your needs and possessions exactly.

So if you are convinced by all of this, then check out some of the generous offers that some of the online companies are making available to the customers that utilise their services through their website. Don’t forget, you will be using your wardrobe every day, so make sure that you make the right choice. Getting a professional in to draw a plan for your wardrobe idea helps and they should be able to quote you a price, therefore you can evaluate your financial situation and decide if a fitted wardrobe is plausible. If you have fitted wardrobes set in your mind, then creating a saving plan early may help you to get your dream clothes storage for your bedroom.

Vintage is the new modern

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There is nothing better than finding a great piece of vintage furniture and putting your own rustic touch to it.

Amazing steals can be had at your nearby auction house/ local paper or even a car boot sale (if you can get there early enough).

Many pieces of old worn furniture that look like they have passed it, can be given a second life. This can be done with some simple sand paper and a lick of vintage look paint. This type of paint is found in many hardware stores or can easily be ordered online straight to your home. This chalky finish allows you to finish off the painted piece with some more sandpapering to give it that modern but worn look.

If you can’t decide on a colour or are torn between a couple, sample pots can be purchased and tested before you decide on that perfect colour for your new furniture.

Brush painting the white wallThis type of retro furniture is the new wanted style. If you don’t think you have the time, you are likely to find finished products online too with some people creating these masterpieces and selling them online, making a nice profit for themselves.

It’s a really great look for your house, or even your summer house with this great themed look. The paint comes in a variety of colours and you can always sand it off and re-create a style with an alternative colour throughout the year, or even mix and match some colours to really create and individual stance on this new trend.

Impressing your friends has never been so easy and affordable. You may even be able to help them create a masterpiece of their own. Or help them find that worn out chair to re vamp. So many possibilities with this great new trend.