Dezine Tip of the Day
To plan a kitchen we need to start with establishing the parameters within which we have to work. This includes the actual space, the uses of that space and the budget.
There are four stages to planning a kitchen.
Find out what they are here
Dezine Tip of the Day
One of the first things to remember when selecting colors is that cool colors recede and warm colors advance and that dark colors look heavy and enclosing, light colors make the room look larger and lighter, this will get you a simple way to rule out colors and concentrate on the […]
Sound as you probably know is a series of vibrations at different speeds. This gives the various pitches. The vibrations in turn vibrate the wall and the sound gets transferred through the wall via this vibration. What we try to do is stop or reduce this vibration.
Mass. The simplest method but often the most expensive […]
Fresh flowers are a wonderful addition to any home and add color and style to a room, to keep them living longer add an asprin to the water, or another alternative is a few drops of bleach and a teaspoon of sugar. Make sure that you remove any leafy material that may reside in the […]
Appearance of Color - Dezine Tip of the Day
When selecting colors from small paint chips or swatches, remember that they will look considerably darker when they have been painted on all the walls.
Further reading on the appearance of color
DIY Renovation Painting - Dezine Tip of the Day
Renovating painting is more difficult than starting from scratch. The surface you have to work with is not perfect, so surface preparation is vital, and can make or break a paint job. Ensure you fill any holes and take off any old flaky paint, sand back to […]
General New House Lighting - Dezine Tip of the Day
Ensure you look at what you want to do with a space before you plan your lighting in a new home, allow for general lighting and make it adaptable and versatile with the use of dimmers to create mood and separate switching for ease of […]
Dezine Tip of the Day - Placing Artwork
I see this time and time again! Do not position valuable art in direct sunlight or near a fireplace or heater. It is not healthy for your artwork or their frames and will cause discoloration and warp the frames. Mirrors, as shown here aren’t as bad, but the […]
Creating your safe and functional outdoor living area.
Firstly you need to define how you will use the outdoor living space. Is it going to be a static area, purely for aesthetics or will you have children playing there? Will you be using it at night, or solely during daylight hours?
These factors will determine what you […]
A Few Things to Think About When Selecting Tiles
If you want to use tiles in your home decorating you must do some homework, don’t choose on good looks alone. Work from an architect, or interior designer’s specifications, or use the tile store for guidance. Make sure you tell them where the tiles are to be […]
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