Home Decoration

The stairs are part of a very important link for those houses that have more than one level in their construction, but also represents an emblem of the personality and style of each of its owners, that is why its construction must be integrated into the General design without problems and grant a visual appeal where everyone is breathless to see it. Although there are endless designs to use in the creation of that perfect staircase, this time we have...

One very important feature of any house is fences. They avoid children and animals from going after anything outside, keeping them safe within the house’s borders; give privacy to home owners to feel more comfortable inside; and prevents intruders, making the place a more safe space to habitat. But fences are more than a security feature of the home. With pass of time and evolution of designing, fences have become a security gadget that can also be styled and garnished...

Fireplaces are a beautiful feature frames by a mantelpiece that automatically infuses your space with a sense of comfort and warmth. These mantelpieces can get expensive however due to the fact they they need to be appropriate to be in close contact with intense heat for extended periods of time. But never fear, there are solutions to fit every budget without compromising on aesthetics. 25 Cheap Fireplace Mantel Designs to Frame the Hearth of Your Home Due to the fact that...

It is obvious that there are many ideas to decorate the walls, but when we have to decorate our house, it seems that we always repeat the same. Paint, wallpaper and little else. It should be borne in mind that there are two very effective resources to decorate a wall and at that time, we forget that there are many more ideas to use. If you want to give your home an original touch, there are many ideas on how...

A gas fireplace is a typically common fireplace – one that has been used for quite some time now, and is still in use, even after the advent of modern innovative techniques like smokeless fireplaces, and electric heaters. It has a great heat transfer rate, and keeps the room warm and cozy, keeping cold drafts at bay. It is a safe, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to a wood burning fireplace, and takes little in the form of natural...

The closet has always been an integral part of an individual household. The man has always used to dedicate a corner of his room or house for the belongings, especially clothes. The sizes and shapes of such storage spots have evolved over the centuries; from wooden boxes to metal trunks to proper shelves and closets, it has always been part and parcel of living place across all the cross sections of the society. When it comes to especially designing and...

A smokeless fireplace, as the name suggests, is just that – a fireplace that exhaust a bare minimum of harmful gasses – it comes without a chimney or a venting duct. Now within the heading of a smokeless fireplace, there are other, various sub-headings. It is not just a simple concept – it is an idea. And the genre of smokeless fireplaces comes with its own variety of further sub-genres. The commonality between all these sub genres is that...

“I wrote about people who liked fake fireplaces in their parlor, who thought a brass horse with a clock embedded in front was wonderful,” says Betty Smith. Since the dawn of time, fire has been essential to human survival – from cooking to staying warm to everything in between, fire has been a major arc in the story of human survival. Even today, in modern homes, we have fireplaces to keep us warm in the winters. Even though it...

Wardrobes are a necessity in any home but they can often be bulky, take up your precious floor space and ruin your carefully planned room design. But, never fear, sliding wardrobes are here to save the day! With these innovative designs you don’t need to accommodate for a door swing and they can seamlessly be worked into your home, occasionally without people even realizing they’re wardrobes. 33 Space Saving Sliding Wardrobes The doors can slide on runners along the floor or...

A gas fireplace is a simple advent that has been in use for quite a while now. Before electric heaters became all the rage, there was a small heating component that worked on gas – natural, or propane gas burner – and was available in small, non descriptive units that were definitely functional, but not very aesthetically pleasing. But nowadays, even though there are a variety of electric heaters, gas fireplaces are still preferred, as they were a convention...

Polycarbonate is an incredible form of thermoplastic that is also, unusually enough, used for sunglasses because of its UV protective properties. This plastic is great for use outdoors as the covering for a modern gazebo due to the plethora of benefits that are brought to the party by substituting other roofing materials with polycarbonate The benefits cover so many different spheres it seems like there is nothing polycarbonate can’t do. It has a very high impact resistance so it can...

Home is where a person wants to take comfort and rest after spending a whole hectic day. Everyone has a favorite spot at their home where he feels more comfortable and like to spend more leisure time there. These spots can be a comfortable couch, hammocks, rocking chairs or some few cozy furniture items where you feel more relaxed. Hammocks are equally likable by adults as well as kids. Kids used swing and play on it whereas it is a...

An outdoor fireplace is a fine substitute for a campfire, or an indoors central heating system. Sometimes, you just want to go out in the cold night, relish the bite of cold in the air, and when it gets too much, then sit out in the outdoors, and enjoy a cozy little fire. While outdoor fireplaces have not yet caught on in the domestic trend, they do certainly exude a certain lavish appeal. There are ways to bend that...

When you think of concealed doors the first thing that comes to mind is probably those rooms hidden behind a bookcase in old mystery novels or maybe in an episode of Scooby Doo. But these clever features aren’t just reserved for fiction, you can have your very own concealed door in your home to fill your space with a sense of fun and intrigue. It’s not all creaky swinging bookcases however, concealed doors have diversified and now you can find...

Fencing in itself seems like a very dull but necessary part of your home but they can be so much more than that. Whether you need a boundary wall or a garden fence within your property you have the freedom to tailor your fence to suit your aesthetic or safety needs. The materials used to build fences are far more versatile than you initially expect. If you want to go the impenetrable heavy route you could use brick, concrete, stone...

Wood panels or terrace board are most commonly found in the form of wooden floors but this isn’t the only way you can use this beautiful material. These slim timber boards can be used to make beautiful outdoor decking, porches, wooden facades and even furniture! 24 Terrace Board or Wood Paneling Ideas: More Than Just Floorboards Timber is a material that can be easily adapted to change up the appearance using stains, sealants and paint so you can mould it to...