2016

  • Home Improvement Ideas for Remodeling Your Bathroom

    Nowadays, almost everyone wants a glowing bathroom with proper lighting, ventilation, and accessories. Your bathroom should be designed to reflect your lifestyle and taste.  Every now and then, people remodel their bathrooms to make them look clean and beautiful. They add life to them with decorative bathroom products to make them glow. Bathroom remodeling improves the design, décor, and utility of the room. A bathroom remodel is also a good investment that can give you high returns if you decide to sell your home.
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  • How to Add Security to Your Home's Windows Without Surveillance Equipment

    Adding security outside your home's windows is easy if you install surveillance equipment and security cameras, but this isn't always an option for homeowners. Not only is all that equipment expensive, but many homeowners don't want to learn what's involved in checking computer monitors, saving recordings to their computer and so on. There are some easier ways to add security to your home's windows without surveillance equipment, complicated alarms and the like, so note a few suggestions you might try for your home.
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  • Why Indoor Roller Blinds Could be Right for Your Home

    There are so many choices when it comes to window dressings for your home that it can be difficult to know which option is right for you. As you make the decision on the best style of blinds for your home, indoor roller blinds - providing an affordable option that offers substantial benefits - are definitely worth a second look.   1. Reduce solar glare: For many Australians the glare of sunlight entering their home through the windows can cause an issue when it comes to regulating a room's temperature, as well as reflections from sunlight often making simple things, such as watching television, difficult.
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  • Curtains and Blinds: Handy Tips to Selecting the Right Window Furnishings

    When it comes to buying curtains and blinds, not many homeowners put a lot of consideration into their choices. Instead, they simply factor in the aesthetics of the furnishings and whether they will fit their windows. The reality is there are a number of other factors that you need to consider if you would like to make the most of the functionality of your curtains. Rather than selecting the first window furnishings that catch your eye, you should ensure that they can meet the individual needs of your home as well as the room that they are being installed in.
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  • Choosing carpets for your hallway

    Hallways are a high impact area of the house, as they are one of the first rooms that a visitor will see. However, as this area is also a high traffic it's important to choose a carpet that wears nicely as well as looks great.  Here are some tips to help you choose a hallway carpet that will look good for years to come.  Choose the right material While wool carpets and silk runners look great, they don't tend to wear as well.
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  • Stylish Blinds: The Different Designs You Could Install In Your Home

    Although curtains and drapes have been the common choice for window treatments, blinds are gradually increasing in popularity in Australian homes. The reason for this is not only can you find blinds in an assortment of styles and designs, but also they are manufactured from a myriad of materials. Some of the more popular materials blinds are made from include timber, steel, vinyl and even plastic. Therefore, you can always rest assured that you will get window furnishings that will not only satisfy your personal tastes but will also complement the current interior furnishings of your home.
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  • Interior Design Ideas – How to Perfectly Dress a Bay Window

    Bay windows are a beautiful addition that can create a stunning focal point in every home. However, due to their unique shapes, choosing the ideal window treatments that balance style and functionality can be tricky and confusing. Bay windows usually project outward from the main wall of the building to create a bay in the room, and finding the right curtains or blinds for this feature is difficult. Here are some top ideas and tips for dressing bay windows in any room and space in your home.
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  • Use Glass Splashbacks to Update Your Kitchen's Interior Design

    If your splashbacks are beginning to look drab and stained, chances are they are affecting the overall aesthetic of your kitchen. The last thing you would want is your kitchen looking dirty, as this is where the food comes from! One of the appealing materials that you could consider for replacing your splashbacks is glass. Some people may falsely assume that glass may not hold well to the kitchen environment. The truth is the splashbacks are made from tempered glass, thus making them just as strong as the tiles that you previously had.
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  • Create A Beachside Holiday Vibe In Your Inner-City Unit With These Simple Additions

    Holidays by the beach are a quintessential part of the Australian lifestyle. For many people, an oceanside holiday house is the ultimate place to spend a relaxed and enjoyable time with friends and family. If you live in an inner-city unit block, you may feel that your home couldn't be further removed from a blissful, beachside abode. However, if you're craving the coastal vibes, you can recreate the look and feel of a beach house with a few simple changes to elements in your unit's living spaces.
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