DIY & Decor

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  • Decorating with Color -3

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    Part 3: Colors & the practicalities As you’ve read in the previous articles, decorating with color is not just about going to a store and choosing your desired color from a swatch. Colors affect us mentally, physically and psychologically. The same color can make some people relaxed others restless. Furthermore, different tones of the same color…

  • Setting stepping stones

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    In the previous article you read about how to cast your own stepping stones. Remember, you should leave them aside for a couple of days to set completely before you can lay them along your pathway. As I said before, stepping stones are less obtrusive, easier and cheaper to lay than solid pathways. They are…

  • Decorating with color -2

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    Part 2 You and your space As you’ve read in the previous article colors affect our mind, our physical and psychological being. It also seems that it’s not the hue  of a color  that has the main effect but its tone and saturation. So, before you start decorating with color, instead of asking yourself what…

  • Casting stepping stones

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    Stepping stones can be less obtrusive and more interesting than solid pathways. Not to mention that they are much cheaper to lay – particularly if you want to create a long path to somewhere. So instead of laying a solid pathway, just set a few stepping stones along the track.   Why don’t you make these…

  • Decorating with Color

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    Part 1 Decorating with color is not as easy as it seems. When it comes to decorating or redecorating our homes, one of the most important dilemmas we face is what color should it be?  We are bombarded with hundreds of colors, hues and tones, pastels and naturals, labelled with evocative or designer names – all…

  • Laminate Wood Flooring

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    Laminate Wood Floors Laminated floor is the cheapest solution if you want a wooden floor look. Laminates look OK in magazines and brochures – but in reality they look cheap and artificial. They just don’t have the woody feel (or even look!) to them. I generally advise people against using laminates. You should only use…

  • Wood Floors

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    Wood floors If you want to create a sleek interior, a new wood floor can add considerably to the overall look. You can choose between soft wood, hardwood or veneered wood (also called engineered floor), but before you pick your floorboards from a catalogue carefully consider the following issues: traffic, style, maintenance and price.. Traffic…

  • Rubber Flooring

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    Rubber Flooring Rubber floors have been used for years in hospitals, schools and factories because rubber is hard-wearing, practical and easy to clean. Rubber floors are made from polyurethane.. Poured rubber Poured rubber floors have a seamless finish – they are perfect for a modern interior.However, to install a poured rubber floor is a long…

  • Polished Concrete Floor

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    Polished Concrete Floor Polished concrete is the one of the must materials to use in a modern interior. Yet it’s a very old finish, the Romans used it extensively. It is an ideal choice for creating a sensual and seamless floor, particularly if you want to connect an inside space with an outer space. Finishes…

  • Natural Cleaning Products

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    If you want to live in a natural home or have allergies / sensitivities to chemical cleaning agents it’s best to use the following products to clean your home. These are versatile and natural yet inexpensive products that can be used alone or mixed with each other to make effective cleaners.. Bicarbonate of soda It’s…