Home Decoration

Flexible shingles are a revolutionary roofing material that allows you to customize your roofing for a fraction of the price. The shingles are made out of a composite material made up of bituminous asphalt that has been reinforced with glass fibre and finished with coloured ceramic granules, which is where you get the unique finishes. They come in rolls of the thin material that can be unrolled and cut on site simply using a craft knife, which makes it really...

Glass has been used as a construction material for over more than a few centuries. Even before the advent of modern technology, when it was just a brittle material with shallow aesthetically amplified applications, there were quite a few formations for it. Now, with so much innovation in construction techniques and new ways to make things last longer, glass has become one of the prime construction materials to be used in the industry. It is not only relegated to...

The houses these days have nothing to do with those of old days, wide and with lots of storage. Being smaller, we always find an endless number of architectural contradictions when it comes to furnishing. To add to the little space, we now have a tendency to store more things every time, so we can find ourselves in trouble. Fortunately we can always count on allies such as built-in wardrobes in the hall. We have to keep in mind that built-in...

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...

Fireplaces, in their origin, were most likely crafted from stone – cast layer by layer from carefully chosen pieces and held together by mortar, lasting ages and eons through willful exaggeration and the verity of their core product. Maybe that is why when most people think of fireplaces, the most frequently compared aesthetic that comes to mind is that of stone. Stone, in the past was not only a mode of construction, but it was also something that could...

If you need to divide a room into smaller sections but you don't want to build walls, or you can't build them because of a low budget or because you're renting a space, temporary and portable partitions are the solution. Partitions may not offer as much privacy and sound control as actual walls, but they can create a visually separate space, redirect traffic, and fix some interior design issues. In this article we show you how. 26 Stylish Ideas For Using...

The Victorian era was a landmark of historical richness, especially when it came to architecture – there was so much going on in terms of design; an elaborate venture of artistic expression and sculptural design combined with aesthetics. Eventually, this historical landmark was bought to a very expressive end by the preliminary promotion of the Arts and Crafts movement. The average Victorian dwelling was a cozy affair with a wraparound porch, an asymmetrical plan, residential towers and turrets along...

The plants improve the mood, transmit peace and harmony, so having them at home, as a decoration, is something very usual. Also, as you know, they are beneficial for health since they purify the air. Still have not considered filling your terrace or balcony with plants? Well the time has come ... And to help you with this decision, we propose you a lot of original pots with different ideas and materials. Recycle and reuse those old pots that you...

Marble is one of those uniquely natural materials that are available in a wide variety of colors in such abundance that they tend to become a cost efficient choice when it comes to making a choice for construction materials. Not only is it elegant, but its shiny sheen lends a classiness to the atmosphere that no other material can attain. But because it comes in so many colors – Black Pearl, Juperana Colombo, Amendo, Lushan Green, Gold Dragon –...

A fireplace, one might argue, is what makes a home, home. Just lazing around the lounge, reading a book, and warming your feet beside the fire is an integral part of the home experience. Now, over the course of centuries, there have been quite a few innovations in the field of construction, home aesthetics, and their management – 3D printing entire houses, the application of robotic walls, steel structures, tall buildings – and electric fireplaces. These may be on...

Frame houses are a quick and easy building technique that is executed mostly using steel or timber. The consist of larger supporting elements filled in with smaller support structures all filled in with glass or dry walling which makes these builds easy to insulate and adapt as frame structure allows you to have complete freedom when it comes to window placement. Timber frame houses are an architectural design style that has been around for centuries, which is the go to...

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...

Fireplaces are both a paragon of functionality and aesthetics. Most of the times, however, they can be difficult to install, especially if you’re going for a rather dated extension. Bio ethanol fireplaces are pretty dominant in the modern market and contemporary design schemes, but nothing can beat the intimate coziness of a gas fireplace. Both come with an extended list of advantages and disadvantages of their very own. Lately however, with an increasing regard for DIY trends, making your...

The ceiling is one of the main parts of a house; it is what protects you from the weather, the sun or the cold, the wind and danger. More than walls, a ceiling over our head is an indispensable protection for humans. We feel vulnerable to the open sky. Therefore, we must take special care when building our home, whether we do it ourselves or an architecture and engineering firm. Even if it is a house already built, the ceiling...

Ceilings are often an area that we neglect when it comes to interior design. More often than not they are your average plain white expanse with the room below it providing the opportunity for personalization and styling. However, that is not your only option. How to Use Painted Ceilings To Make Your Space Special Painted ceilings are an relatively cheap and easy way to mix it up when it comes to your room design that can even be DIYed, making it...

Fireplaces might be pragmatic design features, but the root of their design does not always stem from pure functionality. There is always an element of aesthetics at play that needs to be integrated with the surrounding environs. The traditional fireplace – with a mantle and chimney – is an essential part of most transitional homes. The fireplaces in these spaces always have that distinctly inherent feel about them. These are more organic and natural then any modern fireplace setting...