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Build and decorate a conservatory

February 20th, 2012 by admin 0

The veranda has become a living room at full swing. Pleasant in all seasons, it deserves a design and decor worthy of the name. Here is a colleague, furniture to the smallest accessory to enjoy this haven of peace.  Interestingly, 95% of owners consider the porch as an extension of their home now.

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Conservatory, a real place to live.
The time when the veranda only served to shelter the flowers in the winter is over. Conservatory is now a place where people love to dine, they rest there, they read, they sleep there, summer and winter. In short, the sunroom is a real extension of the house and valuable space.

Furnish your porch.
The furnishings of your porch will depend on the use you want to do. Dining room, a cozy corner to read or receive the cocktail hour, opening on the terrace or garden … You should choose furniture based on the shape of your conservatory. For example, install a rectangular table if it is round you will lose a precious surface.

What style of furniture?
The choice of furniture for a conservatory has the advantage of being large and everything is matter of taste. European or exotic wood, wrought iron, rattan, marble, aluminum, glass, materials are numerous. Side effects, even freedom of choice with lacquered furniture, raw wood, rustic or design.

Decorate your conservatory.
Everything is possible to decorate her porch. The accessories and items are numerous and it is the choice to be the hardest. Vases, candle holders, ottomans, coffee tables, swings, libraries, garden equipment, lamps and extra modern fixtures and in all styles and all colors.

Designing the Perfect Outdoor Space

February 13th, 2012 by admin 0

beautiful garden decking

Your garden is one of the best assets you have as a home owner. Your outdoor space can be turned into another room, especially if you design your garden in a practical way, and time spent outside in the summer months is invaluable. With modern garden design allowing you to have a well-designed space, which is easy to maintain and build, there is no excuse to have a messy, unusable space. Here are just a few of the ways you can turn your garden disaster into an outdoor paradise.

Decking is a great way to make the most of your space. As it is easy to maintain, build and keep up, you can entertain, sunbath and bask to your heart’s content. By adding a few potted plants or even a bedding box you have the perfect place to hold a party in the summer. You could even add a few fairy lights to give it that certain je ne sais quoi. Outdoor furniture is a must, especially if you are going to be holding dinner parties. By purchasing just a few chairs and even a table, you can fully utilise this space in the summer months.

Designing a space which is usable in both the summer and winter months is a little trickier. If you have plants in your garden then it is important to mix perennials with evergreen plants and late blooming shrubs (like Heather and Hydrangeas). By doing this you can make the most of your garden throughout the year. You should also scatter bird feeders around the space, as this will attract wildlife. Then you will be able to watch your garden come to life, even in the dullest months.

Your garden is not just a space, it can be another room, so don’t neglect it any longer!

Transform your garden shed

January 27th, 2012 by admin 0

Due to the current economic climate and its impact on the property sector, many families are choosing to stay put instead of purchasing a bigger house. This is mainly due to the reduced house prices. However some households are in need of extra space due to growing families and work commitments. Home extensions are an option and there has been a significant increase in the amount of people investing in such solutions.

However, a cheaper and much more convenient alternative is to transform your garden shed into extra storage space, workshops or even an additional room.

garden shedOffice
To avoid the distractions that are experienced within the home when working, creating office space in your shed is ideal. Simply set up a broadband connection to the shed, decorate in neutral or warm colours and add furniture. Electric heaters can be put into place to avoid the cold seeping through, however take extra care when using these.

Playroom
When living with children, clutter and storage space can become a huge problem. With toys stacked up in the living room and game consoles lying around the floor, it would be advantageous to have a separate area to stock these items. By creating a play room in your back garden, all toys, games and books can be stored conveniently out of site whilst allowing your child to play safely away from the living room.

Workshop
For those who enjoy a little alone time to indulge in their hobby, creating a workshop in the shed is the perfect plan. Kit out the room with all the things you need, projects you are completing and tools that you require. Artists can continue with their work without the hindrance of disturbances and disruptions. Carpenters can get on with their duties without fear of damaging furniture.

There are many uses of a garden shed and they are not limited to these three. A shed can be transformed into any room you wish, including guest rooms, saunas, music rooms and art studios. With a thorough clean and a lick of paint, sheds can be turned into the room you always hoped you’d have.

Winter 2012! A leather sofa for the living room

January 12th, 2012 by admin 0

2012 leather sofa
2012 is here & you are looking for new furniture to make you living room more elegant? Lets put on a leather sofa. Very comfortable for a TV corner, it is also ideal for stands in the middle of a show. Its advantage: it will take a beautiful patina over time. Buying a leather sofa represents a significant financial investment. We must therefore consider the advantages and disadvantages of a leather cover. On the design side, know that his image has been dusted. Although there are still traditional sofas, many models have a sleek and very contemporary.

You will find different types of leather, namely leather, calf leather and buffalo leather. But know that all leather requires maintenance: it must be fed. When properly maintained, leather is a beautiful patina over time. It is easy to clean and some models even have an anti-staining. However, the leather is susceptible to scratches! If you have pets, be sure to protect your sofa.

A chewable Deco

December 6th, 2011 by admin 0

apple sticker

Bring a touch of good humor to your home with the fruits. On pillows, linens, dishes, tables and many decorative accessories, there are apples, pears, peaches, apricots! Follow the guide and discover our selection Deco supercharged!

With curves and colors, apple cracked our decor! It can be found on our tables, including a tablecloth, a mug and paper towels on the shopper shop Flowers. Also with plates and napkins. There are also accessories inspired by the pineapple, including Fruit Sugar Bowl.

Choosing blinds for your child’s room

October 10th, 2011 by admin 0

child room decoration

Children’s rooms come with a whole new set of challenges for the interior designer. Not only do you need to provide an increased level of safety but you also need to provide an environment children will find stimulating and interesting. I was recently & looking for beautiful blinds & shutters in London. Not entirely sure why my brother needed me to help but there you go, it gave me some inspiration for this post!

Safety: Of course for any child’s room safety is paramount, for my nephew we obviously didn’t want risk him strangling himself on the pull cord for the blind. There were two obvious solutions to this problem, the first was to look for blinds that had an alternative control system, the other was to look for ones with short cords, no more than three inches. In the end we went with a set of roller blinds as there were lots of models with short cords and were relatively affordable. However manufacturers are starting to create safer versions of other blinds. Of course for a greater price you can include options such remote controls, but these seem to add novelty rather than safety.

Lighting: The other reason that we decided to go with roller blinds is that there are a lot of black-out options available. The reason we wanted black-out blinds is because my brother lives on a busy street with lots of street lights and cars passing by. If you live in a less busy or more rural area then you may want blinds which let some light in. Particularly in the morning to help your child wake up! It has also been shown that natural light improves people’s mood and health so if you can let it in without disturbing your child’s sleep do! Translucent blinds which let in a diffuse warming light may be a good option and some suppliers sell double roller blinds which give you a translucent blind for days when the sun is too hot and a black-out blind for the night time.

Patterns and Designs: When you are decorating a child’s room you want it to be fun. So you can feel free to play around with choices of patterns and designs for their blinds. Again roller blinds come into their own here as there are a huge range of colours and designs available. With my nephew we tried to find an option that was appealing to him now at two but wouldn’t be embarrassing when he was eight or nine. My sister in law was also concerned that the set we choose would be able to cope with them redecorating the room several times. In the end we choose dark blue blinds decorated with stars. But the choice obviously depends on the child, the room and the parents. In other words it’s up to you! If you are in London, You can also increase the decor of your child’s room by installing colorful shutters. Read more here.