Have you decided to carpet the floor in your house? It gives a cozy feel and you can select the carpets to blend in with the interior design of the house with the wide variety of textures, colors and designs to choose from. So what are the things one should look at when buying carpets? Wear and tear Select the appropriate carpeting with fibers that can sustain high traffic areas such as the hallways and family areas. Nylon carpets are a good option for these areas, whereas the very costly and luxurious wool carpets would be suited to a bedroom. Padding Padding is just as important as the carpet itself.…

Having a small kitchen does not mean that you have to forego style. You can add style and a cozy feel and enjoy spending time while you cook dinner. Here are some ways you can achieve the look you want. Good lighting Have adequate lighting. Install yellow fluorescent lights under cabinets to give warmth and light. Use spot lights on the ceiling to give the room a glow. Color Choose a light color to make the area look bigger. Add splashes of vibrant color to add character. This can be done by using colorful utensils hung on a utensil holder or painting the cupboard handles. Grow fresh herbs Have one…

If you are considering selling your property, remodeling the bathroom is a good way to add value to it and could be the deciding factor in selling it. But before you embark on such a project there are many factors to take into consideration in order to make it a success. • Have a budget Work out how much you can afford to spend on the project. Try to keep the cost 10% under the budgeted amount and keep that 10% as a contingency plan. • Look at what needs to be changed Do the tiles and fittings need replacing? Do you want to change the placing of the fittings?…

Are you wishing that you had a bigger room instead of the small, dull and boring room? Do not despair, by selecting the right décor you will be amazed at how you can transform that room in to the room of your dreams. Follow these ideas and see the results. 1. Remove as much clutter as possible. The fewer things you have in the room the more spacious it will look. 2. Have multi purpose furniture such as a table with drawers so that there will be less furniture in the room. 3. Plenty of light. Have plenty of natural light by having windows. Add wall mounted light fixtures and…

We use our bedroom for many purposes other than for sleeping. All our personal possessions are stored in our bedroom. A problem we are constantly with faced is lack of space which in turns the room to a messy place. With a little creativity and organizing you can add a lot of space to your bedroom. 1. There is plenty of storage space under the bed. If the bed is too low raise the bed and use a platform with drawers and add at least thirty square feet of storage space. 2. Use closet organizers and you will be amazed at how much more space you have in the closet.…

Most of us complain about the lack of space in our kitchen. A messy, cluttered kitchen is not an appealing place to spend time even to prepare a simple meal. So how can we maximize the space in the kitchen and make it look bigger? Paint the kitchen with a light color as this will make it look more spacious whereas dark colors make a room appear smaller. Choose light colored flooring as well. Add more cabinets; they can be under and over the counter tops and paint them the same color as the walls. Use these to store kitchen appliances without cluttering counter tops. Cluttered counter tops will make…