From Blueprint to Reality: Explaining the Procedures Taken by Architects
Learn how architects bring your vision to life, navigating from blueprint to reality with expertise and precision.
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Choosing the right colours
But it's never easy to pick the right shades that will evoke the right emotions or make the space function the way you want.
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Marble Tiles
Marble tiles are unique in that each one has a slightly different colour and swirling pattern, so it's no surprise that they make for one of the most exciting and beautiful flooring options available.
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7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
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How to choose the perfect showerhead
One of the best ways to start your day is with a powerful, hot shower. That’s why taking the time to purchase the perfect shower head is well worth the effort.
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Common design flaws and how to avoid them
When redesigning your home, or building from the foundations up, avoiding design errors should always be a concern. The simplest layout or placement flaw can truly hinder your experience of your home and prove to be very frustrating and costly.
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Tar surfacing vs Paving (An interesting debate)
Another issue to take note of is the surface on the ground (is there grass, paving, tar, concrete, sand etc).
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In this expect article we will discuss building a retaining wall.
After inspection the engineer will determine, the type of blocks to be used, the quantity of the materials which will be required.
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Steam room repairs and maintenance
Now that you have got you steam room set up in your house, you have to think about maintaining it. This can be done with some simple hacks that will helpfully prevent there be any need to do repairs at all. If you perform these little hacks your sauna will work efficiently and will last.
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Bathroom Fittings
Once you have completed the design phase of your bathroom and selected elements such as the bath, basin and shower you will need to choose the appropriate fittings for this room. Typical bathroom fittings may include: · Taps · Shower heads · Towel rails · Drains · Soap dishes · Electrical fittings
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A simple guide to artificial grass
Artificial grass is an increasingly popular substitute for natural vegetation. Artificial grass had the benefit of requiring less maintenance than its natural counterpart and keeps a vibrant green colour all year round. For family members with sensitive skin or allergies to natural grass, artificial grass is also an advantageous choice. Here are some of the most popular types of artificial grass to consider if you plan to invest in artificial grass:
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Curtain Installation
Curtains are a wonderful (and very necessary) timeless classic window covering, particularly for classic or traditional themed homes. Practically they are effective at blocking light from the home, and often in extremely cold climates provide insulation. Heavy curtains are particularly suitable for this!
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Chandeliers
There are very few elements of design that have managed to hold their own through centuries. One of these elements, however, is the chandelier.
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Colour Consultants
As a client, you should be ready to show your Colour Consultant personal artifacts such as fabric, rugs and other décor items that will help them understand you as a person.
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How to pick out a classy bathroom vanity
Consider investing in a timeless vanity set to give your bathroom a classy edge. Vanities are not only a beautiful addition to any bathroom, they are also practical and provide a place for both storage and to get ready for the busy day ahead.
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How to prevent your deck from splintering
Besides being unsightly, a splintering deck can pose a real threat to children or pets whose feet (or paws) can suffer real damage and pain from sharp, wooden shards.
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How to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Some of them might be right in front of your eyes while some are hidden problems.
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