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Interior Design
Common Causes Clogging Blocked Drains & Pipes
Despite initially being fairly minor issues, blocked drains and clogged pipes can very quickly escalate into major plumbing problems. The best way to deal with these annoying and often costly blockages is by learning how to recognise and prevent them. With that in mind, Smash.to lists some common causes of clogs in your drains below and the most effective ways to clear them. Wipes By now all people should know that wipes are not meant to end up in the toilet. Grease, Fat, Oil Grease from cooking is built-up with the minerals in the water, it creates a residue on the inside surface of your pipes. This residue then becomes hardened and solidifies inside your plumbing, which eventually becomes a blockage that …
How to Become Interior Stylist?
The very first connection that most people make to an interior stylist is that of pretty fabrics, furniture rearrangement, or material shopping. If only being an interior stylist was as easy and straightforward! What if the big picture also involves cabinet spacing, steering a client away from investing in a budget-blowing item, working on the seasonal installation for a commercial storefront, and developing a solid presentation for an architectural review board? For those who are all set for it but wondering, "How to get to this point?" here are a few essential steps to follow. Step#1 Pursuing an interior styling course An interior stylist must possess several technical, creative, and transferable skills. Though creativity, …
Velvet Fabric – The Most Luxurious Upholstery Fabric
Velvet - what's it known for? Velvet has built itself a name in as far as the depiction of silk is concerned. It is simply hard to ignore the allure created by this upholstery fabric when you come across it in any living space. Velvet was originally created from silk and has maintained its popularity as a luxury item amongst homeowners. All the properties of this fabric lead to it having a brilliant luster, which is the main thing that it is known for. Velvet Upholstery Fabric - what's it made of? Photo of pink-orange silk This is a question that has been asked by many who have beheld the beauty of luxurious furniture made of velvet. As already introduced, velvet was originally created from silk. The advancement and evolution …
5 Eye-Catching and Easy to Apply Teen Room Decor Ideas
When you are a teen, self-expression matters a lot. Everything from the way you look to the design of your room should be a reflection of your personality. Decorating a room is probably one of the most exciting activities for teens. However, how to dress up your private space to make it stylish and eye-catching, but, at the same time, ensure that your ideas would be easy to implement? Luckily, there are plenty of design solutions you can easily apply yourself and, in this article, we are going to give you a few hints on what options to consider. Top 5 Teen Room Décor Ideas If you are craving for some change and want to turn your room into an inspiring, stylish, and eye-catching place that reflects your personality, these simple …
5 Amazing Decor Tips To Bring Life Back into Old Homes
There’s no doubt that old homes have a charm of their own. However, their time-earned character also comes with visible signs of wear and tear. If your old home is in need of some TLC, here are five amazing ways to spruce it up and breathe new life into it. Underfoot update If preserving the original, antique wood flooring is an option, go for it. Just be sure to tackle all the necessary repairs like squeaky or sagging floors and patch the damaged areas beforehand so that the flooring remains functional for years to come. On the other hand, if the flooring is damaged beyond repair, you might want to consider making a more extensive underfoot update and get new flooring. Fortunately, there are a number of engineered picks that …
5 Things To Consider Before Changing The Color of Your Home
Are you planning on giving your home a new paint job? Before engaging in any painting situation, take a look at these factors that you should consider on your next home paint project. Painting your home, be it its exterior or interior, is going to be a daunting and time-consuming project. Even the smallest error could result in a bad paint job. Thus, giving you more headaches than before. Gladly, achieving great results for a paint work is no secret. All you have to do is to check off a couple of pre-painting preparations so that you can go about with the painting project without any hassle! Here are painting tips that will help you paint your home like a pro. Determine the scope of the project Painting your home is a …
Compact Living and Skinny Houses: Squeezing into the City With Style
Urbanisation, population growth and efficiency concerns have pushed homeowners to downsize into quite literally tiny spaces. Urban area housing supplies are becoming more and more strained with 54% of the global population living in cities. By 2050, it is forecast that number is to rise to 66% making it 6.33 billion of the world population of 9.6 billion (UN World Development). Further, the number of single-person households is rising and many of the new builds are systemically getting smaller and smaller. Whilst this movement has a host of challenges for housing codes and zoning regulations, it also poses new challenges to interior designers and homeowners looking to make the most of their tiny spaces in the …
Timeless Tips for DIY Home Design
A home is a haven. A special place where life happens. Where we find our energy to keep going, and where memories of a lifetime are made. There is no better place than home. Therefore, we always work hard to make our homes look better. However, creating a warm and lovely home can be expensive. It is more expensive when you are using the services of an interior designer. In the U.S, the average hourly rate of an interior designer ranges between $50 and $200 per hour. Obviously, this is a bit expensive for most people. In recent years, the concept of DIY (Do it Yourself) in interior design has been getting more popular. In this article, we will look at the tips on how you can use the DIY method to design your home. Start By Reading A …
Update Your Old Furniture with a Good Cleaning and Accessories
This article was a kind collaboration with Jennifer Adams a lover of interior design. Cleaning: Any time that you purchase used furniture, or want to update yours, cleaning is a great first step! Do you know what fabric is on the upholstery or sofa? If you can locate the manufacturer’s tag, often attached under a cushion, most of the time it will give cleaning instructions. Or if you prefer, ask where the sofa was originally purchased to see if the store may have any advice for you. If you cannot obtain this information, we recommend contacting a professional upholstery cleaning service in your local area. Cleaning the sofa or other furniture without using the correct method can set the stains and cause your upholstery to be …