So you’ve decided you need new carpet; now it’s time to decide what type you need! There are several different types of carpet. Some work better in formal rooms; others, while not as “luxurious looking” will stand up to the rough-and-tumble use it would get in a play room. Here are some of the primary [...]
While designing the perfect bathroom environment, one important consideration that needs to be taken into account is that of lighting. When natural light is not available, artificial light is obviously required, and both vanity lights and general lighting need to be carefully taken considered. Bathroom vanity unit lights usually come down to one or two [...]
Choosing to install solid wood flooring in your home has several advantages. Hardwood floors have a timeless appeal that is hard to beat, or even match, using any other type of flooring. They also allow you to create a look with minimal effort and work towards giving your home a feeling of flow – creating [...]
There is nothing worse than an untidy bathroom. What’s more, apart from detracting from the ambiance of the room, it can also be harder to keep things sparkling clean if you are constantly having to move things around all the time. This is when you need to consider adding a bathroom cabinet of some kind [...]
These days, many people are turning to property development as a way of making good money. House prices are usually high, especially in major cities, so if a property can be snapped up at a bargain price and turned into a desirable residence, it can return a pretty profit for the developer. If you are [...]
Thermostats Normally, when installing an underfloor heating system, the thermostat is located in the same room as the system. However, when installing an under tile heating system in a bathroom, the thermostat must be placed outside of that room. A 13-amp underfloor heating thermostat can control a maximum of 3000 watts, a 15-amp thermostat will [...]
Guests are coming and you want to spruce up your bathroom, but you’ve heard that’s the most expensive room to renovate Don’t fear, there are plenty of low-cost options that will have your bathroom looking tip-top in no time and won’t send your money down the drain. One of the easiest things you can do [...]
Is underfloor heating insulation expensive? Yes it can be – especially if you are using tile backer boards. However, the use of underfloor heating insulation results in long-term savings that far outweighs the initial costs of the insulation board itself. What kind of underfloor heating insulation provides the best performance for all-round use? While certain [...]
Some people look down on metal beds as being old-fashioned or stodgy. But metal beds can be not only a wonderfully cost-effective choice for furniture, but also add sleek, modern lines to your décor. Today’s metal beds are not those of your grandfather; they come in every shape and colour imaginable, and can be custom-designed [...]
Bathroom mirrors can be an important part of the design of the bathroom as a whole. Far more than just a functional device for personal grooming, the bathroom mirror needs to be carefully chosen to also reflect the light – be it natural or artificial – available in the bathroom in question. Bathroom mirrors come [...]