The greatest enemy to a house is darkness. It simply rids it of the desired homey appearance. Dark rooms tend to be more squeezed and more often will not bring out the natural beauty of the materials that are in that house. Introducing roof lanterns is a great way of making your room to have more natural light, look more spacious and brighter. The wood and fabrics materials that are used to decorate the house will also bring out their true intended colour. Lanterns prove to have a limitless amount of importance to a house. They can be placed on…
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You can look at your garden fence in one of two ways. One way is to see it as that wooden wall that runs between your garden and next doors. The other is to look at it as a stylish border setting the scene for your plants, flowers and garden ornaments. Make the garden fence a design feature of your garden by choosing some stylish garden fencing. Available from www.fruugo.co.uk are Grange Tulip Palisade Fencing Panels (0.91m high x 1.83m wide). Set in a golden brown, made from pressure treated timber, these panels have a unique wood finish. The colour contrasts with the greenery of the garden, highlighting the…
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The entrance door is the first thing that people see as they enter a home, therefore, it needs to be special. It needs to be chosen in accordance to the Overall exterior design theme of the exterior of the home. This will create a look that is not only appealing, but also quite exciting an inviting. The use of an aluminium entrance door allows you to express great taste while providing your home with added security and impressive insulation. The use of aluminium as a choice for your home’s front door is ideal due to the impeccable quality of the…
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Shopping for a garage door can be a tedious task sometimes as market is filled to the brim with numerous options with various designs, specifications and specialities. Thus it is essential for you to be familiar with garage doors in order to get the most suitable deal for yourself. Here is a quick guide about the factors to be considered while purchasing a garage door. Design: Due to fierce competition in the market, manufacturers have been forced to sell products at competitive prices in order to woo customers and drive sales. This has meant that what seemed as an extravagant…
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Outdoor lights can have a magical effect on your garden. At night time or dusk even small lights can transform a large open area, adding that special effect to your outdoor living space. There are many types of lights you can utilise to give your garden that extra illumination. Stake lights and garden spotlights are great. These can be placed anywhere in the garden. Maybe you’d like to light up a certain plant or area, a specially placed spotlight can work wonders. There are other larger wall mounted spotlights and overhead lights that you can use. These can be great for lighting up big areas.…
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Tree-houses evoke a response in most people, usually conjuring memories of being a child, spending your days up a tree either thinking about being in a tree-house or actually being in one, but they aren’t just for kids. A lot of people overlook the opportunity they present for adults, even though they can provide you with a nearly unique place for a summer house, or even a guest-house. While a tree-house is typically a small building, providing the tree is big and strong enough, it can be built to be a fairly significant size; big enough for a king sized…
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Sometimes updating the look and feel of our properties is healthy, and maintenance/decorating work can increase property value, but so too can a garden redesign. There are so many landscaping changes to consider, depending on the outdoor areas you want to create but our suggestions may give you some exciting ideas. Sheltered Seating Areas Having a gazebo, a patio awning or a summerhouse can give you the protection you need to enjoy your garden outdoors when the weather is not at its best. We feel all quality gardens should give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors even when it’s…
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When it comes to buying doors for your home regardless of whether the door is meant for the garage or a room in the house, there is one thing that is very vital and this is usually the amount of space that they will eat up in order for them to function. That is why in most cases, up and over doors are usually preferred since they might not eat up as much space when being opened and closed. Furthermore, they do not pose a danger when they are left open since they have sufficient clearance and one does not…
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Building restoration is the first step towards preservation of an existing structure. It stops further degradation of the building and such efforts benefit the community, environment and even the area’s economy. Restoration of old and neglected building revitalises the neighbourhood, giving it an appealing look, away from the old and crumbling feel. It is important to note that a restoration process always aims at retaining much of the old structures’ character and design. There are a lot of reasons why a neglected building ought to be rehabilitated. Discussed below are some of these reasons that could prompt a complete restoration…
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Primrose plants are not exactly rare, but the main benefit is the fact that they can flourish during autumn and winter. Harsh conditions don’t stop primrose plants from looking great, and they’re ideal for hanging baskets. Primrose plants come offer a plethora of colours, while sizes vary too. They don’t need a great deal of maintenance either, making them ideal for borders, window boxes and containers as well as hanging baskets. May gardens seem to look a little bit bland around Christmas and New Years but that doesn’t have to be the case, and the Primrose Plant is one of…
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Any construction project should uphold the highest construction standards at all times. For instance, during the construction process it is very important to check on the safety standards and ensure that all construction requirements are precisely met. This is the same story whether it’s a landscaping project or a building project, and all construction regulations should be adhered to. There is no room for laxity, as any wrong decision will attract lasting consequences.
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The use of glass rooms is a wonderful way to expand your home. In case you live in the UK and you are interested in building a conservatory, garden room, orangery, or swimming pool enclosure, there are many options available to you. First of all, decide what kind of structure will meet your needs. Are you looking to add space to your home? Is it a weatherproof solution that you need? Perhaps you’d like to create an area for guests or for an upcoming event. Whatever the case is, consider going to a company that specialises in UK glass rooms.