Category Archives: Interior Design

Choosing Wood Flooring Responsibly

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Wood flooring definitely offers a timeless beauty and elegance that many are attracted to. The problem is that some hard woods take a very long time to grow, are rare and are not ethically harvested. There are however, several alternatives that are earth friendly and can offer the same look as exotic hardwoods. Sustainable Flooring Options: Reclaimed Wood Flooring (salvaged from another property) Vintage wood will add value to your home, is aesthetically pleasing, generally very durable, and can be painted, white-washed or stained any colour. However, it must be examined thoroughly and could amplify sound, but this could be mitigated with the use of rugs. Bamboo (a quick-growing grass that can be worked into hard-wearing floorboards) Bamboo is quite easy to clean, water resistant, inhospitable to dust mites, repels... Read More »

How to create a minimalistic bedroom

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Some people find it pleasing to live with fewer materials possession around them. Are you this kind of a person and you have been thinking of a way to reorganise your bedroom? Here are a few tips that would help you learn how to create a minimalistic bedroom. The bedroom is composed of very little, with the largest furniture being the bed. To achieve the minimalist look of an organised room that is not congested, we have to choose a bed with a clean design, so no bulky headboards or frames. After that consider the type of mattress you want to use. It should be a 10″ or thinner. That is a relatively standard thickness for a comfortable mattress. For a minimalist décor throughout the room, you need colours like... Read More »

The importance of skirting in new and traditional properties

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When it comes to making your home or office as perfect as it can be, you need to pay attention to the little details that come along with them, such as skirting boards that are also known as baseboards. They are usually in the form of a wooden board that covers the lowest part of the room’s interior, whilst the simplest skirting comes as a plank that is nailed or glued to the wall. There is another more modern type of baseboard though, mainly plastic ones that are made purely out of UPVC. These types of boards play a few important roles in properties. One of these roles is serving as decoration. Skirting boards can be used purely for decorative purposes in newer buildings that allow for it. They are... Read More »

Add style to your bathroom

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A bathroom may serve a few obvious purposes, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring. There are many ways in which you can add style, character and personality to your bathroom or wet room, and we’re here to tell you how. Great bathrooms are those that combine fantastic interior design with personal touches, and there are many ways in which you can do this. Photo frames and family prints The most common room in a home for family photos is of course the living room, as it’s a place where you entertain friends and family members, however, you can also add these to your bathroom walls too. You can buy splash proof frames that protect your prints no matter how much moisture is in the room. It may... Read More »