Converting your attic space is a great and cost effective way of giving your home more living space. Usually home owners add a spare bedroom but don’t limit yourself to just this. An attic conversion also makes a useful study, work area, games room for older children or home cinema.
Monochromatic Colour Schemes are based on the use of various tones of a single colour. This might sound like quite a boring concept but really it can be very dramatic. The key to success in implementing a monochromatic colour scheme is to greatly vary the intensity of tone used. Further interest can be added by using neutrals in this scheme, which vary from white to cream or grey to black. In this example, the main colour used is Blue. Using varying shades of blues and neutrals combined together to make a very relaxing atmosphere. A variety of textures should also be used with this colour scheme, to create added interest or an accent colour to contrast with the main colour.
Researched and written by Carolyn Ruth
The Health and Safety Executive in the UK is currently working towards publishing national figures regarding slip and fall incidents. Until this time, there is no single source of clear guidance on all the issues relating to the subject of bad flooring choices. In the meantime, statistics from the US form a very reliable source for comparison. The National Safety Council ranks slip and fall accidents second only to motor vehicle accidents. This is quite a startling statistic and one that all business owners should keep at the forefront of their minds when choosing flooring for their premises whether it’s for their office staff or members of the public. A recent report from the US, documents the seriousness of this issue and the information within can be related to all countries although the figures would differ according to population. Read the rest of this entry »
Bedrooms are quite often the most neglected rooms in a home as they tend to be the least viewed rooms by visitors. This usually means that the bedrooms initially receive the least amount of attention especially if you have a limited budget. This is understandable but think for a moment about how much time you actually spend in your bedroom, 1/3 of our lives to be precise. Those four walls are the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning.
So you are either planning a new kitchen or updating what you already have. The most important aspect of any kitchen design is to create a layout that suits everyone’s needs. There must be sufficient space to handle food storage, preparation, cooking and cleaning. What I mean by that is that you need a spot on your counter for placing all your ingredients so that they are easy to reach. You also need a spot to prepare your ingredients before you start cooking. Lastly, a clear section to leave used pots and pans that you intend using again but don’t need to be washed, this saves you placing an item in a dirty sink to find within minutes you need it again.
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