Interior Decorating Fabric Guide
By cooldude | January 26, 2012
Fabric is an important part of interior design. The various types of fabric are so vast that it is very easy to get confused. So first an individual needs to have a basic knowledge about the different materials to be able to effectively use them in different parts of their home. The different types include micro fibre, silk, cotton, linen and acrylic.
Micro fibre also known as ultra suede is a synthetic fabric with the look and feel of suede. It has high durability and stains resistance, and is great for high use areas. Silk is a natural fibre harvested from cocoons of silkworms. It is a delicate fabric and costly too. It stains easily and is less durable. It can be used only in low use areas. Cotton is a very versatile fabric for home decorating and can be used in many areas. Linen is a very expensive material that gives a textured textile but has to be mixed with other fibres for stability.
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How to keep your bathroom smelling fresh for a longer time
By cooldude | October 1, 2011
Are you wondering how to keep your new bathroom free from any bad smells? Well, bathrooms are an important part of your home. Kitchen and bathrooms should always be the best in any home. It is the place where you we spend some of the most comfortable moments. So, maintaining the proper hygiene and cleanliness of the bathroom should be first and foremost.
The most essential thing is to keep the bathroom smelling good. Imagine your house is full of guests and your bathroom suddenly starts to stink. So firstly make sure that the toilets are properly flushed after every use. It is the most basic thing to do. You must use a good quality bathroom cleaner which has a good fragrance like that of lemon and jasmine. Use good freshener tablets and keep it in one corner of the bathroom.
You can occasionally spray the place with an air freshener. Another important thing is to use a good phenyl which will not only clean germs but also ensure that your bathroom smells fresh for a longer time.
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Tips to keep your wrought iron furniture rust free
By cooldude | September 27, 2011
Wrought iron is one of the most durable and attractive metal that is used in furniture in millions of households. But this magnificent material must be handled with care if you really want to enjoy its usage for decades. Here are the few simple tips that will help you prevent rust from your wrought iron furniture and make them look novice and shiny for years.
Development of rust upon the wrought iron furniture is a natural incident. So, in order to keep your furniture rust free you need to scrape all the loose rust from the surface of furniture with wire scratchers and then if the rust is deep rooted then you need to use 100 grit sand papers to rub the furniture surface thoroughly.
Painting your wrought iron furniture is a brilliant option to keep them away from rust attack but it would be even better if you put a layer of rust free chemical potion upon the damaged surfaces on the furniture before the final painting.
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How to clean your room wall in natural ways
By cooldude | September 23, 2011
Some people have walls that seldom have to be cleaned, they only need to be dusted time to time, and some have walls that are soiled by their “artistic children” or their pets, making the wall eye sore for everyone else. It’s impossible to clean the walls with chemicals time and again as they are not only expensive but also harmful for the walls and the people, so here are a few tips to clean you walls in a natural way.
Mix 1⁄2 cup vinegar, 1 cup clear ammonia, 1⁄4 cup baking soda, and 1 gallon warm water and apply the mixture to the wall with a sponge, if your wall has uneven texture a nylon cloth is a better bet to clean the walls instead of the sponge. Also one should remember to wear gloves, as it is a strong solution.
Also to avoid such a mess on your wall, one should use waterproof paints, so it can be washed of easily, also if something gets spilled on the wall, see to it its rubbed off immediately to stop it from getting stuck on the wall, thus making the whole procedure of cleaning the walls a lot harder than it actually is.
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Ways to do up a long passage way
By cooldude | September 19, 2011
Do you have a long passage in your new apartment and you are perplexed on how to do it up? Well, here are some tips to help in decorating the foyer and make it look all the more inviting.
Firstly, choose a single bold color for the walls. But if you have a long narrow passage, then light shades would be perfect as the warm colors tend to darken the room. Deck up the walls with family photos scattered in an unplanned manner. If you have dark colored walls, go for the black and white shots. You can also get some nice paintings.
Otherwise, choose to opt for nice wallpapers; striped wallpapers are the best option as per the expert interior designers. Then carve out wall sconces on both sides of passage walls for attractive lighting. Lastly, deck up your passage shelves or centre table with flower vases or a beautiful art piece or pottery.
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Give your bedroom a nice rosy feel with the right colors
By cooldude | September 15, 2011
Now that you are getting married to the love of your life, you should redo your bedroom to give it a romantic feel. And one of the best ways to make your bedroom ooze romance is to color it with beautiful, light rose colors. When you hear ‘rose colors’ the first color that comes to your mind is definitely pink. Pink is a cheerful, romantic and fabulous color and it sets a bright mood. So make sure that you use pink on your bedroom walls.
To complement the pink on the walls, you can use other shades of pink. Juxtaposition of light and dark shades of pink looks very appealing. Going in for salmon pink is also a very good idea. You can use white to complement the pink and enhance the rosy feel. If the pink you used on the walls is too vibrant you can use white to tone it down. You can take your pick from the colors on the rose color wheel as well.
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Wind chimes, a lovely accessory for your teenage daughter’s room
By cooldude | September 11, 2011
If there is a breeze and you have a wind chime at home, the sound of the wind chime can be a nice way to relax. Wind chimes are a good medicine if you have a weary soul. Wind chimes were first used 5000 years ago. Wind chimes are made of shells, bones or stones.
There are wind chimes in different styles nowadays. You can use wind chimes to decorate your teenage daughter’s room. You will find chimes in different shapes and sizes. You will find wind chimes in various colours. You can even make wind chimes at home. Use forks, spoons, beads, wood and other materials to make wind chimes.
The musical tones of the chime depend on the size of the wind chime. For a small tinkling sound, use mini chimes. Large wind chimes deliver a deep and rich vibrating tone. Wind chimes make people stress free and calms them. It is an ideal décor for a teenager’s room.
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How to do up your living room in an Eco friendly way
By cooldude | September 7, 2011
The motive of decorating your living room in an eco-friendly way is to save surplus amount of energy which is being used daily. We can preserve this energy if we use eco-friendly ways at home. The lighting of your living room is from where you need to begin. Change them into fluorescent bulbs. Use solar powered lighting wherever possible. Dimmer switches and installation of timers can save you more energy and money too. Switch off the lights when not in use.
Try to replace the electronic gadgets and appliances present in your living room with the eco-friendly ones. You can find eco-friendly appliances in the market very easily which work with solar power and can be more efficient than the normally used appliances. Opt for items which are sustainable and can be recycled. Bamboo is one material that can be used as the material with which the furniture of your living room should be made of.
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Give your little one a lady bug room decor
By cooldude | September 3, 2011
Having a child is God’s best gift that a couple can ask for. Parents love their child and want to do a lot of things for them. If you have a girl child and want to get her a renovated new room then decorating it with lady bug would be a beautiful idea. There are quite a few cute ideas that can be implied nowadays for decorating a girl’s room and this is one of them. Toddlers and even older girls love to have their room decorated with lady bugs.
On your part as a parent, the best way to go about this decorating plan would be to first attain ceramic art education. This will teach you some innovative ways of using homemade artwork to decorate your girl child’s room. Buy room curtains and bed sheets which have lady bugs on them. Lady bugs can also be included to the wall paintings.
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Minimize your Electricity Bills with LED Bulbs
By qwcdirect | April 21, 2011
If you have been hunting for proper light bulbs for your property, it would be good to trust the power of LED (light-emitting diodes) bulbs. There are many benefits of using LED bulbs and the main advantage is savings that you can enjoy in your monthly energy bills. No wonder these bulbs are gaining popularity among consumers these days. These are widely preferred over traditional lights for many purposes such as home lightings, Christmas lights, torches, backyard garden lights, bulbs and a lot more.
In case, you have not purchased these bulbs for your home, it is high time that you make a switch. These are incredibly energy efficient and facilitate in reducing the overall cost of electricity. These bulbs produce little heat but do not compromise on the shine of the light. The best part is that these bulbs are more durable than the traditional light bulb. The LED bulb may be expensive but help you to save a lot of money in the long run.
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