Antique Chests for Your Bedroom
By cooldude | August 18, 2010
If you are one who gets carried away by the old world charm, then antique chests are the perfect furniture to adorn your bedroom. Antique chests are made of fine hard wood planking, raised on ridges complete with ornate carvings and exquisite designs.
Types of wood used are generally mahogany or rosewood. They come in different designs like the Indian chests or the Chinese chest or the Victorian chests. These chests have an age old feel to them and look very aristocratic. But these pieces of beauty come with a price. And sadly you might not be able to afford it. There is still a simple solution.
You can always opt for the reproductions available in the market. In fact you could further compliment the chest with other antique furniture like a wardrobe or a dressing table with a similar design. Give your bedroom the antique look. Next time you walk in your bedroom you will instantly forget the worries of modern life and get transported to your dream world.
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Tips on How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
By cooldude | August 18, 2010
Instead of getting professionals to paint your kitchen cabinet, you can save money by doing it yourself. First of all decide what kind of paint and which color you want to use. You might test by painting a part of the surface. Detach all doors, knobs, drawers, handles, hinges, latches etc. Paints generally spill, so get lots of newspaper to cover the area which you do not want to get painted and also the floor.
Kitchens cabinets being continuously exposed to grease and oil need to be cleaned first. Use a degreasing solution to get off the accumulated dirt. Once you have done that apply a coat of sealer on the cabinet. This is will ensure more durability of the paints. Now you are ready to paint. For painting purpose you can use rollers, sprayers or brushes. While painting, either use right to left strokes or up to down strokes. Never use both together. Ideally use three coats of paint. Make sure after applying each coat whether you have missed a spot. Make sure before applying a coat the previous spot is absolutely dry.
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Tabletop water fountains for prosperity
By cooldude | August 18, 2010
According to feng shui water is considered as a symbol of sustaining life and increasing opportunities in life. Water is considered as a source of free flowing energy. So at places where the energy levels have been stagnant since long and the people of that place has not seen any prosperity, can get a table top waterfall for themselves to bring that missing prosperity.
These waterfalls come in various ranges with the inclusion of some other materials like wood, ceramic or some metal. Thus this symbolizes the other part of the element of earth. To install one for yourself you need to follow the ba-gua chart of energy. Most importantly it is best to take help from feng shui consultants who will guide you properly through it, as a single mistake can create havoc in the flow of energies in your workplace or house. Go for small sized fountains for your table tops as they will be easily installable. Go ahead and get the symbol of prosperity.
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How to baby proof your house
By cooldude | August 17, 2010
New parents are always excited and super protective about their new born babies. When they start crawling, it becomes more of a tedious task for the mothers to keep all things out of reach for their child.
Those crawling days of the child are interesting and exciting, but any experience of choking will not make it memorable so much. So make sure that your baby’s crib is good enough to keep him to that place only. But still if the child is growing, he or she will surely go beyond for other things. So make sure that all the sockets have a safety plug, keep all small objects or pieces out of the reach of the child. The cabinets should be closed and the kid’s soft toys or other toys cabinet should have an easy latch to be used by him or her. Make sure that the doors of bathroom and kitchens are closed so that the child doesn’t enter these risky places. With these steps your house will be baby proof.
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All about Italian curtains
By cooldude | August 17, 2010
We all like to decorate our houses and bring all elements of the beautiful world in to it. There are many themes available for your houses for all facets. So why not have Italian curtains for your house, you must have heard a great deal about them.
Italy has always been considered a fashionable place; and it is famous worldwide for fashion. The quality that it provides is also commendable and so is the quality of the Italian curtains. They add an elegant ambience to your house; they act as an insulator and protect the house from the sunlight. The material is very reliable and fashionable. You get a lot of variety in it. One is a translucent material that allows only an appropriate amount of light to enter and then you have the other type which is opaque and resists light strongly. You also get another type which has a rubber packing in the curtain and makes it completely opaque. All these materials are fluid in their flow. So go ahead and get your perfect curtains.
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What Are Glass Curtains?
By cooldude | August 15, 2010
One of the current buzzword in the world of décor is glass curtains. Glass curtains first picked up popularity in Spain and now are spreading to all parts of the world. They are simply panels of glass placed together as a barrier against extremes of weather and also filtering out loud noise without interfering with the flow of light. They include panels of frameless glass which have been locked together. They are particularly suitable for external use like for the balcony. It keeps out the water and preserves the heat which means you can enjoy outdoor-like activities in your balcony even during the coldest months.
It is also suitable for internal walls enabling unconstructive views and adding on to the appearance of space. Glass curtains may be transparent, opaque or even translucent depending upon your requirement. It is available in many combinations of colour and thickness. So whether it is for domestic use or commercial purpose, Glass curtains are the current in thing!
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Window Curtains as a Bathroom Accessory
By cooldude | August 14, 2010
Bathrooms are the rooms in your house which need privacy the most! Therefore accessorizing your bathroom windows with curtains does not only have an aesthetic purpose only but also a functional one.
Which material should you go for? Ideally you should go for those materials which allow a good amount of light in and yet not be transparent enough to interfere with privacy. Vinyls or plastics are common materials used for bathroom curtains as they are water proof and resistant. These are easy to wash and handle. Moreover they do not get a mildew effect easily. If you choose a material which is not water resistant in itself then artificial waterproofing is possible.
You could also use shower curtains and window blinds for your bathroom. Coordinate the color and print with that of your bathroom. It should be remembered that the curtains of the window should be not only visually pleasing but durable and waterproof.
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How to take care of wrought iron curtain rods
By cooldude | August 14, 2010
Wrought iron is a very popular and commonly used material in our houses, be it tables, candle holders, chandeliers, beds and the list is just endless. Wrought iron does add a nice, classy and elegant touch to our houses, be it any form. But if not proper maintained, it also might spoil the look of the house. So it is best to maintain them by taking its care. Here we would tell you how to take care of wrought iron curtain rods.
To clean the curtain rods, make sure that you first take off the curtains from it. Then clean it with a plain cloth first. After this clean it with hot water and a bit of detergent and use a soft cloth to wash and wipe. Don’t use anything harsh like steel wool to avoid scratches or any harm. If the rod has gotten rusted then, soak the rod in rust remover solutions available in the market. By caring this way the life of your wrought iron curtain rod will be elongated.
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Invest In an Energy-Saving Fireplace
By cooldude | August 14, 2010
Are you worried about still using the old traditional fireplace? Are you aware that while these fireplaces are not very good at heating up your room they are not very energy efficient as well? In fact most of the heat is transferred up the chimney while the combustion of wood does not take place very efficiently.
Thanks to the modern day invention now, there actually are equipments available in the market, that you can invest in which helps you with better combustion, heat retention, distribution and a higher amount of energy save. This is a fireplace stove. It is a contraption used for burning the wood up in a closed chamber with a locked door.
Wood is burnt with the air drawn from around. The heated air is further distributed in the room through convection currents being set up. This process of heating wood in a closed device ensures that combustion is complete and thus the fuel is used without being wasted.
Be conscious of the energy you use and whatever you get back. Invest in equipments that do not waste your fuel energy and lets you get all the heat energy.
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Tips on how to build fireplace mantels
By cooldude | August 12, 2010
Fireplace mantels also known as mantelpieces originated during medieval times mainly to catch the smoke being emitted from a grate. It is usually a projected structure over the fire grate.
In today’s times however a fireplace mantel adds that much coveted elite look to your living room or maybe even your bedroom or your dining space. An ornamental fireplace mantel may set you back by some sizeable amount, but the look achieved would make you the envy of your neighbours. You could get an ornate oak carved mantelpiece in the true renaissance style, or you could even opt for a clean and simple country lodge look. Whatever your choice, it should be in keeping with the décor of your place.
Hire an experienced architect to help you build your dream set piece. A mantelpiece can be a cornucopia of designs ranging from flower motifs to animal prints to even complex human figurines. Let loose your architect’s creative genius and voila you can have an exquisite mantelpiece for your home.
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