Kitchens are one of the most important rooms in a home, often said to be the heart of a home. A kitchen has to be very functional but it is also a place where family and friends tend to gather, so your design needs to take this into account. A kitchen should give you room to move freely around but also needs to be compact enough to allow you to easily reach between spaces when you are preparing food. An efficient kitchen layout usually has … [Read more...]
Many modern homes have more than one bathroom. When you design a bathroom always keep who the primary user will be in mind. A master bedroom ensuite will be very different to a child’s bathroom. Double sinks can give a sense of individual space and mean two people can effectively use the bathroom at the one time. Use slip resistant tiles on the bathroom floor. Non skid surfaces and rounded edges are essential in a children’s … [Read more...]
Exhaust fans can have different uses in different rooms. In the kitchen where boiling water and cooking produces steam, the cooling steam turns into water that can cause condensation on walls, ceilings and around windows. When this is happening on a daily basis, especially during winter, mould and mildew can begin to form which can have an unpleasant odour but can also be harmful to your health. In some cases condensation can seep into cracks … [Read more...]
Lamps can be used in a number of different ways in the home. There are a wide variety of lamps to choose from and the style and look of your home needs to be taken into consideration when choosing a lamp. The type of lamp you choose will also be linked to the room you want to use it in and what the lamp is to be used for. For example, in a bedroom you may need a bright task light for reading by the bed and a lamp with a softer light … [Read more...]
Outdoor lighting can be used in a number of ways to enhance your home. Outdoor lighting can dramatically change the look of your house and garden at nighttimes but also provide you with safety and security. Coming home to a house with a well light pathway and entrances can be welcoming and all is a safety measure reducing the chances of an accident happening to you or visitors to your home at night time. Outdoor lighting can also be a … [Read more...]
