Innovations in Floor Lamps

 Interior Design, Uncategorized
Dec 252010
 

Floor lamps spread light to brighten up any space. Having several floor lamps light a room rather than one overhead light is great because you have more flexibility in the placement of the light and also the intensity or brightness based on how many of the lamps you choose to turn on. They come in many shapes and sizes to fit any room’s needs. .

Shallow bowl up lights are last generation’s version of floor lights. These lamps use halogen tubular bulbs, which get hotter than standard light bulbs. Since the tops are open, flammable items this kind of as curtains can easily ignite through direct get in touch with using the halogen bulb.

These floor lamps burn at extreme temperatures, high enough to ignite gas from the kitchen, if there ever was a leak. The Client Products Security Commission has attributed a minimum of 31 deaths to these lamps.

Flush mount lighting is a great, safer alternative as these lights save the environment and the bulb is really covered.

Energy Superstar labeled floor lamps use compact fluorescent bulbs that burn much cooler, last 5 times longer, and use 80% less power. For instance, Power Star makes use of a 56-watt fluorescent bulb, which provides the exact same quantity of light as a 300-watt halogen bulb. Power Star lamps have a full option or 3 ways dimming, come in a selection of styles, and have a two-year warranty.

Another interesting option is the light bulbs now made that are wrapped inside a heat proof silicone casing. These casings are available in a myriad of colors and designs. They cost a little more than regular bulbs, but with all of the stained glass options you may really appreciate the options they give you for a unique style.

From stained glass bulbs to heat resistant options, floor lamp lighting is the way to go in your home.

Conserving Space on Your Ceiling: Fan and Lights in One!

 Interior Design, Uncategorized
Dec 252010
 

Ceiling fan lights are fantastic for homes that are tight in space. Small rooms and spaces suggest that there’s not enough ceiling real-estate to have each a ceiling fan along with a light. One solution is to use floor or wall mounted lighting, but chances are, if your space is limited, that is not an attractive solution. So the simplest solution – which is to combine the fan and the light, and voila, you get a ceiling fan light.

Each and every home has two things in common. First, everyone has less area than they would like. And second, they all need light fixtures.

Do you reside inside a little apartment? Are you thinking of placing the ceiling fan lights in a small area like an attic or the basement? Ceiling fan lights possess a distinctive aesthetic benefit. They provide an extremely neat and organized look. They also allow clear ceilings which lend to a relaxing open area throughout the room.

Another thing to consider is the special functions that can come with the ceiling fan light. I personally like something that is totally operated by remote control. I can manage the operation of the fan, flip it on or off, manage the speed and also turn the lights on or off and control the luminosity. I love the ease with which I can change the temperature or light in my rooms and I have a clutter free ceiling!

Spice Up Your Bathroom with a Shower Curtain

 Bathroom Design, Uncategorized
Dec 242010
 

Your bathroom is one of the places in your home where you spend the most time. So why not make your stay in your bathroom more interesting, comfortable and more relaxing by installing unique bathroom shower curtains?

Whatever your bathroom decor is, there is a curtain that will fit into its design as well as your budget. You can choose a ringless curtain if you want an easy to install curtain. This is also a practical option as you do not have to worry about breaking or cracking hooks.

There are also curtains that are environmentally friendly. They are available in many eco-friendly materials such as cotton, organic hemp and PVC-free plastic. Extra long shower curtains are also good for preventing water from splashing from the shower to the floor. You can even make a fashion statement by choosing designer shower curtains. There are so many various bathroom shower curtain designs & styles available on the marketplace today that only your imagination is the limit.

Abstract Shower Curtain (Black and White):

The stylish design of this curtain makes it a perfect decorative element for a classy room. It is made of 100 pct polyester with white and black lines and rust-resistant metal grommets. Accessorizing this curtain is very easy because it is designed to suit any start of the art bathroom decor. It measures 72 inches wide by 72 inches long. You can buy this curtain at shower-curtains.com for $15.95.

All That Jazz Curtain:

This multi-color curtain will look great as alternative spa, bathtub, or bath stall enclosure. The jazzy design will remind you of Broadway and give your bathroom a sophisticated look. This shower curtain is made of 100 pct polyester and measures 70 inches by 72 inches. You can purchase this curtain at shower-curtains.com for only $22.95.

Beige Double H Hookless® Curtain:

This hookless shower curtain is available in beige/bone colours. The neutrality of this curtain makes it a perfect accessory for any bathroom style. The soft beige fabric has a built-in liner and can be easily installed and removed for cleaning. The available dimensions are 71 inches wide by 77 inches high. This curtain sells for $50.95 at shower-curtains.com. 

Lagos Shower Curtain:

This 100 percent vinyl shower curtain comes in many colors, with blue being the most prominent. It features an ocean scene to make you feel like you are on a beach while soaking in your bathtub. The curtain measures 70 inches by 72 inches. It sells at shower-curtains.com for only $16.95.

Shakira Shower Curtain-Multicolor:

This plain weave-type multi-color shower curtain is made of 60 percent cotton. It features a button hole top and measures 72 inches high by 72 inches wide. Machine washing with cold water is recommended to effectively care for this curtain to make it last a long time. You can acquire this curtain at target.com for only $19.99.

Top 500 SAT Words Curtain:

This curtain enhances your bathroom decor as well as your vocabulary. Improve your vocabulary while lounging in your bathtub. This educational shower curtain features about 500 common SAT words, from abdicate to zealot, complete with definitions. It is made of water-resistant polyester and comes with silvertone metal grommets. Rods and hooks are needed to install this curtain which you can pay for separately. This curtain measures 72 inches wide by 72 inches high. This machine-washable curtain sells for $20.00 at amazon.com.

Be a smart buyer and compare prices and features of bathroom shower curtains from various Internet wholesalers to make sure that you get exceptional value for your money.

Window Treatment Ideas

 Interior Design, Uncategorized
Dec 242010
 

Are you in need of more privacy? Do you desire to control the light that filters through your window or the cold wind during the winter days? Then it’s time to consider some window treatment ideas that will provide an aesthetic as well as operative touch to your abode.

You can select horizontal window blinds, interior shutters, shades or curtain rods. Any room size will benefit by installing window treatments. A pocket-size room will look bigger with a light colored window panel.

Linden Street 2″ Basswood Blind:

These horizontal window blinds feature warm tones to spotlight the beauty of any room. The distinguishable wood grain finish of these blinds will complement any furniture finish. These blinds are made of real basswood & come with tilt cord, decorative valance & steel headrail. You have a choice of inside or outside mounting. The available colors are cherry, oak mantel, silk white and pine. Prices can range from $44.99 to $86.99 at jcpenney.com.

Premium Wood Plantation Shutter:

This plantation shutter is configured with durable performance & lastingness in mind. It is made of premium hardwood with each shutter handcrafted and smooth finished to produce a brilliant surface that emphasizes soft center shades. This shutter is available in either inside or outside mounting. The available louver sizes are one & ¼ inches, two and ½ inches or 3 and ½ inches. The wood has been treated to abbreviate shrinking & swelling after installation. Color choices are pure white, silk white, light pine, pearl or bisque, pecan, chestnut, red oak, old teak & cherry. You can shop for this shutter at blinds.com for only $315.

USA Premium Custom Woven Window Shades – Group 3 Patterns:

This eco friendly natural shade is popular for its singular design. It is easy and quick to install & an economical substitute to your old time honored shade. The available colors are natural, pecan, walnut tree, soft white, white, linen and light walnut. Find out more about this shade at bestwindowtreatments.com.

Annconie Custom Metal Curtain Rod in Satin:

The complete set comes with curtain rod, brackets & finials. It also comes with coordinating accessories, including metal rings & tie-backs. The rod size is ¾ inch & it can be custom cut to fit into any window. This rod is easy to install & can be bought at bestwindowtreatments.com for only $49.99.

Cesana Custom Metal Curtain Rod in Black:

The complete set consists of a rod, brackets and finials. You can choose to order an extra long curtain rod which comes with the necessary brackets. This rod has been expertly crafted to give you an excellent metal workmanship. It comes with coordinating tie-backs/swag holders, rings and two finials with decorative end pieces. This rod sells at $49.99 at bestwindowtreatments.com.

OptiLight Light Filtering Honeycomb Shades:

This honeycomb shade is designed to combine a pleated sheer for an unobstructed view & a honeycomb shade for excellent energy efficiency. The pleated sheer fabric allows ultraviolet protection for your carpets, rugs and trappings. Meanwhile, the honeycomb shade is available in blackout or light filtering fabric for enhance control of light. Other standard features are fabric-wrapped headrail and wrapped bottom rail. The overall dimensions are 75 inches wide by 96 inches high. The available colors are sage, sly blue, lemonade, natural, taupe, snow, polar & caramel. You can pay for this shade at sithandnoble.com for only $125.00.

Get more window treatment ideas on the Internet. You can view a variety of styles & designs that will fit into your home décor as well as your pocket.

Lower Your Energy Bills With Ceiling Fans

 Eco-Friendly Tips, Interior Design, Uncategorized
Dec 232010
 

In looking for cheaper energy bills, my research yielded quite a few choices and most of them involved significant changes to lifestyle – not just mine but my entire family’s. I wasn’t ready to undertake that sort of drastic change so I chose a simpler, but effective option. I replaced my air circulation systems with ceiling fans installed with my overhead lighting fixtures. I read that ceiling fans were a good method for circulating the oxygen in my home, be it winter, summertime or any of the other milder seasons. The article presented the case that fans, in addition to circulating cool air, did the same with warm air. So in the summer the fan could circulate cool oxygen throughout the area while in the winter ceiling fans could circulate the warm oxygen from the hot spots in the space to maintain the a much more even temperature. An even temperature means I’m not adjusting my heat and air controls so much and wasting electricity.

So I installed them in each of the rooms downstairs and what was a pleasant surprise! The family space had an immediate alter in air high quality as the oxygen was not stagnant.

The area also started to feel cooler and I was able to set the thermostat up to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It used to be set to 70. Instantly I knew that there would be a drop in the power bill inspite of the additional due to the fact it there have been long intervals between the compressor kicking in to send cool oxygen in to the room. We didn’t just turn the thermostat up simply because we thought the fans would do the job, we turned them up due to the fact the rooms fell a lot cooler when the fans have been rotating. I guess the breeze effect, kind of like the wind chill factor during winter, really produced a difference.

The pleasant, breeze like feeling really created the difference in my household by improving the air quality and removing that faint hint of musty odor. The fans also managed to drop the summer-time bill by almost 20%. We were running the air-conditioners less and enjoying the cool breeze much more. Sometimes, we even shut the air off and kept the fans running, particularly on those summer evenings when we had a storm. The decision to install ceiling fans throughout the house with the objective of cutting down power costs proved to be the correct one. I am glad we did it.

Updating Your Drapery

 Interior Design, Remodeling, Uncategorized
Dec 232010
 

If you are looking for a change in your home, it can be as simple as changing your your home’s drapery. Drapery, or window treatments as they are also known, can make or break a house in more ways than one. Curtains can keep out unwanted sun or meddling eyes. They can also increase the worth of a home both economically and artistically.

There are many things to keep in mind as you try to give your windows that special look. First of all the dimension of the windows has to be calculated because your curtains have to fit! For example, if the windows are tiny attic windows you don’t need to have drapes that cascade all the way to the floor; this would be a waste of material and might cover wall space that could be otherwise utilized.

Size aside, there is the shape of the window to be dressed. The proportions come into play because the curtains will be different very different for a window that is square than for an octagonal or triangular window.

Then we have to consider the location of the window and the environment outside of it. If the window to be decorated opens out to a magnificent garden or bay area then sheer or thin curtains will due to produce that graceful continuity from the inside out. But, if the space opens up to a patio then the drapes should be of a thicker variety for privacy.

Closet Door Remodeling Options

 DIY Repairs, Interior Design
Nov 302010
 

The best closet door ideas need not be expensive or hard to find. With just a click of the mouse, you gain access to closet doors in a myriad of styles and designs on the Net. Take your pick among the mirror closet doors, European closet doors, wood closet doors, sliding doors, French doors and many more.

In addition, you can also take your pick from the multiple closet door materials including wood, rice paper, steel, and aluminum. Here are some of my favorite door ideas for your consideration:

Woodfold’s Series 220 Divider Door:

This door is constructed with Vinyl-Lam or hardwood finishes applied on both sides. It can double as a divider and helps conserve heat when placed in places like galley kitchens, family recreation areas, or conference rooms. It comes with color-coordinated, flexible vinyl panel connectors, nylon wheels, sweptwing handle, and magnet catch with strike plate. The aluminum track is available in clear, gold or dark bronze finish. Each panel measures 4 and ¼ inches wide by ¼-inch thickness.

Divided Lite French Doors:

This door features a myriad of glass pieces. The Divided Lite door series is available in three types. The first features wood mullions and beveled glass. The second type uses wood mullions and a standard clear glass while the last type features a grooved glass. If you want to learn more about this door product, visit frenchdoors.net.

Bifold French Doors:

This door can be multifold or bifold, depending on your choice of hardware. Some of the glass choices that come with this door are beveled, ornamental and standard clear. Both clear and beveled glass come in sizes of 1 3/8 inches and 1 3/4 inches. Place your order for this door at frenchdoors.net.

Painted Steel Bi-Pass Mirror Door – Series 101:

This bi-pass mirror door can add a spectacular visual depth to any room by making it look larger and brighter. This door is perfect if you want an economical way to expand your usable space as well as complement your room’s decor. It is easy to install and can create a great impact in any home redecorating project. It fits finish openings of 47 inches by 80.5 inches. Visit thewindowdepot.com for more details.

71inch Contemporary Design 3 Panel Shoji Screen:

This modern screen is designed to incorporate a traditional Japanese style yet built to fit or blend in any modern room setting. It is constructed of solid hardwood, which is thick enough to provide you with long-lasting lastingness. The paper is cotton blend for extra strength. Color choices are natural finish, black, golden oak, and dark walnut. This screen is a steal for only $108.00 at tatamiroom.com.

LTL Home Products Inc.’s 725 Series 36 In. x 80-1/2 In. Unfinished Classic French:

Give your room a European look with this decorative glass bifold door, constructed of pine croft for easy installation. The safety glass design allows light into any room in your house. It comes with 1 3/8 inches styles and rails in clear pine. This door will fit a finished opening height ranging from 80 to 81 inches. Nextag.com offers this door for only $299.00.

You can find additional top door ideas by searching on the Internet or visiting a local retail store. You will be surprised by the multitude of styles and designs to choose from.

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A Guide to Natural Gas Fireplaces

 Interior Design, Product Reviews
Nov 232010
 

A fireplace evokes a feeling of home, family, security, and warmth. People imagine their family and friends gathered around a hearth, smiling and laughing.  It provides a sense of relaxation, easiness, and quiet that is appealing in this busy, and cold, time.

Despite this, most people just don’t have the time or the patience to keep up a wood-burning fireplace. It involves chopping or shopping for wood, storing wood, and building the fire. And even after you do all of that, and the fire goes out, you still have the ash and soot to clean up. Most individuals just don’t have the time, patience, energy, or desire for all of that work. That’s where natural gas fireplaces come in.

Natural gas fireplaces are obtainable in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. They can be found in a wide range of colors, like cherry, mahogany, oak, pine, white, antique white, black, and designer colors. Some natural gas fireplaces are used primarily for decoration, although they do produce a little quantity of heat. Others, though, can be used as a primary heat source.

Fireplaces are available as direct vent, which means they must be installed close to a gas line and vent through the wall behind the fireplace. Direct vent fireplaces do not need a chimney. Naturally vented fireplaces should conjointly be put in close to a gas line and they are vented through the roof. Ventless or vent free natural gas fireplaces can be put in most anywhere as they do not need venting. You want to be careful when buying a ventless hearth, though, because they are illegal in some areas and have specific rules and restrictions in others. If you are considering a ventless natural gas hearth, you want to follow precautions to prevent dangerous gases circulating throughout the home.

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Bunk Beds: The Ultimate Space Saver

 Interior Design
Nov 232010
 

Bunk beds are a great way to conserve space in a room and kid’s love them! They are especially helpful in a room that siblings share, creating more floorspace, but they are also good for rooms with just one kid. You can take the bottom bunk out and put all sorts of things underneath the loft such as desks or toy chests. This is common in college dorms or similarly small spaces. Beds are a large part of a any room, but they certainly don’t have to take it over!

 

Bunk beds provide many benefits over the single beds. Bunk beds stack two beds on top of each other, leaving the area from one of the beds open for something else. Perhaps storage space for toys and books? Perhaps a desk?

There are various types and designs in bunk beds to decide on from. You should consider the dimensions of your room, your budget, and the room decor. You’ll find many web sites that present exclusive designs at very affordable rates. These beds come in many various materials. The most well-liked and common varieties are wood and the metal ones. The wooden bunks are more popular than the metal beds due to the variety of designs in the wooden beds. You’ll be able to have beds that suit your tastes the best.

 

If you are in search of something distinctive you can have the wooden beds painted white so that they look elegant. Or if your kids are interested in something a bit more bold you can select from vibrant colors as well.

 

The very best thing about bunk beds how versatile it is. The bunk beds offer many storage options in the different designs. In several designs the bottom bunk comes with storage drawers. These drawers are also made up of good quality materials just like the bed. Some also come with trundle beds. The trundle beds prove to be very useful when you might have visitors at your home as they are beds that just roll out from the bottom bunk.

 

Today, manufacturers are constructing many improved and advanced variations of bunk beds making them extraordinarily popular with kids and adults alike.

 

 

 

How Your Home Can Redefine Your Life for the Better

 Interior Design
Nov 212010
 

Implementing the Feng Shui Design in your home has a profound effect on your life according to many researchers. Based on the ancient knowledge and practices, Feng Shui is a way of life that helps you to wet-nurse the positive forces of the universe. All the spiritual principles of the Feng Shui also have a strong scientific foundation.

When you first start looking spaces in your home you may now know what changes to make or the task can seem overwhelming if there are many areas that you wish to change; especially if you live in a larger house. But when you let Feng Shui into your home it not only tells you where to start, it also tells you the significance of doing so. Bringing Feng Shui in the home design is not just about making physical changes, it is about giving significance to each and every object in your home so that it has positive effect (or positive Chi as it is called in Feng Shui) on that particular space, your home and of course your life.

A A Feng Shui house is a house where all the objects are in perfect harmony with each other through the Feng Shui Elements contained in them or the particular colors that have been used to enhance the space. Feng Shui is about balancing energies, of animate with inanimate and that of the soul with that of the universe. This will get the positive energies of the universe flowing through the all of the spaces in your house.

Believe it or not, every single household or decorative object in your home is just as imbued with life energy as the natural wonders beyond your front door.

Bringing Feng Shui in the home does not require you to throw out all your furniture, renovate your home, or move to a more organic place as you may have Feng Shui might require. In face such upheaval could actually cause inflammation rather than correcting imbalanced energies. Similarly stressing out about fixing everything at once is a recipe for confusion and chaos, because you will be throwing the relationships between objects out of whack.

Remember, Feng Shui is all about the connections and energy flow between objects and people, so progress gradually, in stages, testing out how each footling change influences the Chi of the space. Before practicing Feng Shui in your home try to understand its principles, its essence and most importantly its spiritual nature; then and only then can you envision and bring about the specific changes in the objects, environment and quality of life that you lack.

Each area of your life (health, reputation, family, travel, and so on) is strongly associated with various parts of your home. These associations may be dictated using the bagua map.

The beauty of Feng Shui is that it suddenly makes visible to us all these things in our home or home design that we have been living with for years, and that have gone unnoticed. We tend to get burrow vision, so that we are accustomed to our way of life and don’t see how it could be any different. But when we view our homes through the lens of Feng Shui, we begin to see the ways in which our environments, different objects, or the clutter in our house are placing a burden on our spirits. Feng Shui helps us identify specific areas in our home that have been letting us down.

In a Feng Shui house any change that you make is a conscious and deliberate action that you have taken specifically with the goal of improving your life. It is important to know that Feng Shui in your home works only when the practitioner puts full mindfulness into each task along the way.

Before making any changes in your home make sure to study the elements of Fung Shei so that you truly understand what you are doing. Then follow the instructions and enjoy your happier life.

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