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August 20th, 2008
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Choosing the right floor and floorcovering is an important aspect of furnishing your home — it is not only one of the most dominant decorative surfaces, it will also claim a large proportion of your furnishing budget.
The type and quality of the floorcovering you choose should be appropriate for each room, just as the right colour and design are important. Poor quality flooring, ill-suited to the requirements of the room, will wear out quickly and end up costing you a lot more in the long run. (more…)
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August 13th, 2008
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Blinds have travelled a long way from their origins as the gauze window protectors of elaborate drapes and furnishings in grand houses. Modern blinds can be totally functional and unobtrusive, or unashamedly ornate and extravagant.
These blinds are tailored and neat looking, economical in their use of fabric and regarded as being quite simple to make. There is less sewing in this style of blind than, say, a festoon blind, and they lend themselves to stripes or evenly printed geometric fabrics very well. (more…)
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August 4th, 2008
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Any materials used in the bathroom must be smooth, moisture resistant and easy to keep clean. Flooring materials must also be antislip for safety.
It’s important to choose materials that will provide long service and help to create a bathroom
Which looks and feels good to use. (more…)
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August 2nd, 2008
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Carpets, Cotton, Decoration, Nylon, Rugs, Silk, Texture, Weaves |
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Rugs can be a unique and complementary part of your total design scheme, adding colour, accent and life. In fact, a rug is often the decorating accessory which pulls a whole room together. It is a versatile design element, easily moved around, practical yet full of creative possibilities. (more…)
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July 30th, 2008
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As far as bedding is concerned, ordinary household sheets, pillowcases, blankets, quilts etc. are usually too sensitive to be used for camping. They are also rather bulky. Instead of separate items of bedding, it is more practical to have a one-piece sleeping bag that will not suffer as a result of being trampled on or crammed into the car boot. It also provides the right kind of warmth because the way to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep is to have as much insulation underneath your body as on top of it. Neither an air mattress nor a thin campbed gives enough warmth by itself. (more…)
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June 1st, 2008
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There are countless ways that bead hangings can make that all-important decorating difference in your home. They can create a dramatic division and, at the same time, keep space free-flowing. Although they are revivals of the very ornate period of Victorian styling, today’s adaptations are equally at home in traditional, country, Mediterranean, or contemporary settings. They can be used to curtain a window, disguise a nonview, and at the same time allow light and air to filter through. As a divider, they take almost no space, yet give a feeling of semiprivacy in each of the separated areas.
Along with beauty and versatility, there is another factor in their favor—beads require no dry cleaning, laundering, or pressing; all you need to do is wipe them with a damp cloth to restore them to their original appearance. (more…)
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May 30th, 2008
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There is just as wide a choice of pillows as there is of mattresses and springs. They range from 100 percent white imported goose down, to half goose down and half goose feathers, to man-made materials such as pure latex foam and dacron polyester.
Degrees of firmness run from supersoft to high-firm. There are several sizes for the conventional twin or double bed, plus the larger sizes for king- and queen-size beds. There are also several sizes of pillow thickness, and different shapes from which to choose. Pillows with double-corded side panels offer extra support. There is an electric, wedge-shaped and foam-filled pillow that vibrates; it can be used under either head or feet. (more…)
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May 11th, 2008
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Blinds can be made of fabric, paper, nylon, wood or various other materials. Fabric blinds can be as decorative as curtains, but because the fabric itself is collected at the top rather than the sides of the window, it doesn’t get in the way of other furnishings or of activity in the room. Basic kits to make them are inexpensive to buy, easy to use and come with full instructions and fabric measuring guidelines. Plastic and wood Venetian slatted designs are particularly useful for kitchens and bathrooms as they are neat, uncluttered and practical to clean. And simple paper roller blinds can be used either on their own or as a supplement to curtains. (more…)
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May 11th, 2008
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Poles and Tracks
Flat aluminium or nylon tracks are designed specifically for traditional gathered curtains, and come fitted with a row of sliding runners into which you slot the curtain hooks. This is a good solution where there isn’t room for a pole — if you want to hang the curtain inside the window recess, for instance — or where a pole would look too dominant and unbalance the effect of the window.
Poles and rails — wooden, brass or wrought iron — give the window a more finished look. They come in a variety of diameters from about 1 cm (2 in) to about 6 cm (21 in), and can be plain or ornate, with extra decoration added by the finials, or end pieces. Because this sort of fixing makes the curtain hang a little way out from the wall, it is much better than a flat track for windows with a protruding surround. (more…)
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April 11th, 2008
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Natural plant fibres, animal skins, and bird feathers have always been the staples of our clothing, furnishing, and bedding. Remains found in eastern Europe indicate that 20,000 years ago people lived in tents of hide stretched over frames of wood or mammoth tusks. But it was another 13,000 years before we see any evidence of weaving.
In China, silkworm farms flourished in the Yellow River Valley 5000 years ago, and wall hangings, carpets, and scrolls in intricate and beautifully worked patterns were woven on bamboo looms. Carpetmaking probably originated with nomads as a means of keeping their tents warm. Later it became an art form, finding its finest expression in the carpets of Persia. Wool and silk were dyed with chamomile flowers, madder root, and acorns and carpets and rugs were made in geometric designs or symbolic patterns of flowers and birds. In the 19th century, the subtle, slowly fading colours were replaced by the brighter hues of synthetic dyes. (more…)
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February 4th, 2008
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Most radiators are made from steel, which rusts without proper protection. Radiators nowadays usually arrive with their protective primer and undercoats on — ready for the final decoration. If they get scratched it is important to rub down around the scratch, apply a rust inhibitor, then a primer, then undercoat(s) before redecorating.
Care: Depends on final finish. If gloss or emulsion paint (always oil-based), wash down to keep clean.
Hospital-type radiators, decorative
railings, outdoor furniture, Victorian spiral staircases, are usually made from cast iron. Like steel, cast iron rusts if not protected. As for steel, make sure it is properly primed and painted. Deal with any chips or scratches straight away. (more…)
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February 4th, 2008
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Carpets, Cleaning, Nylon, Polish, Windows |
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Now contains more than the odd broom, ragged mop and yellow duster, though you still need these as well, but your armoury is extended ; these are the weapons you will need :
Vacuum cleaner : Upright or cylinder? Uprights have been demonstrated to be more efficient at picking up dog hairs from carpets. Cylinders are more convenient for hard floors because of their attachments. There is an attachment for more powerful cylinders that does do carpets well and, equally, uprights can come with as varied a range of bits. What is important is to get the most powerful suction possible. (more…)
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February 3rd, 2008
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Acrylics, Blinds, Cleaning, Cotton, Covers, Curtains, Cushions, Fabrics, Furniture, Leather, Linen, Nylon, Rayon, Sheet, Stain Removal, Windows |
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A percentage of nylon is generally used to give additional toughness and abrasion- resistance to other fibers, wool especially.
The most important other use for nylon in upholstery is for stretch covers. These were invented for nylon, because it has a high degree of elasticity and is given a two-way stretch when knitted. It can be so knitted into plain or textured fabrics in one or more colours. It is eminently washable. The one snag is finding the ready-made cover to fit your chair in the colour/pattern you like. And there are problems in making up stretch fabrics at home.
Care: On its own, nylon can he washed. In a blend, follow instructions.
The Acrylic family of fibres has not been used for woven fabrics. Knitted fabrics may become more common as the rising prices of other fibres make acrylics comparatively cheaper. (more…)
