How to Make Your Small Room Appear Bigger People living in busy cities generally stay in apartments instead of houses and villas to save on rent and bills. These days, with the boom in real estate, the apartments have become smaller and the rents have become higher. Small apartments have small living rooms and even smaller bedrooms. This can be quiet challenging for some people especially when it comes to storage, furniture and home dcor. There are various ways in which you can make your small room appear bigger and here are a few tips to help you – Window Sizes Long ‘French’ windows that start from the ceiling till the floor add more height to the rooms. The long curtains add more height to the room as well. Apart from that, long windows air out the room keeping it well ventilated. If your room has a low ceiling, these types of windows will make your ceiling appear higher as well. Storage Bed and Sofas Always choose beds and sofas that have an in-built storage to store all the excess household items like winter clothes, extra utensils, old clothes, cutlery etc. This allows you to keep your corners free rather than building a separate cabinet for storing these items.

Your home is your haven but who hasn’t wished for a more spacious one? Choosing the right place to call home has always been a tricky decision. Do you live in the city or in the suburbs? Would you like lower maintenance hassles? Are there kids on the way? Small homes and condos almost always cry out for more space, while large homes could still have scope for efficient space use so that you get more roomy with organized living areas; but that extra bit of space you are looking for is right under your nose! Here are some tips to help you get the maximum out of your home. Look under the bed – With a bit of planning, under-the-bed storage can free up tons of cabinet space. Use this space to put away winter clothes, spare sheets and duvets and other items that you are unlikely to require on a frequent basis. Don’t forget to pack them well! What’s under the stairs? – There is some serious storage space under the staircase. Granted that the triangular shape is a bit awkward to get in and out, but think of pull-out drawers rather than walk-in cabinets, and suddenly, huge amounts of storage space open up.

Home is where the heart is, and the heart seems happiest in lush, green spaces. Studies show that the constant presence of plants in our ambiance contributes greatly to our emotional wellbeing. Apart from this, plants also naturally purify the air around us and provide us with fresh oxygen. With today’s high levels of stress, simple hacks such as these could help make your home into a soothing and serene haven for you and your family. However, creating indoor green zones requires a bit of thought and planning. How big is your home? Which parts of your home get the most amounts of natural light? What is the ambient temperature in your home? And most important of all, how much maintenance are you willing to do? Of all the points to consider, lighting plays the crucial role. If you don’t have much light coming in, ferns might be a good option. Ferns usually do well in the lower light environment and are hardy plants that don’t require much maintenance. Other good options are snake plants and areca palm, for a summery feel. If you have a well-lit living space, perhaps a bay window that you would like to decorate, consider bamboo by the corners.

Ever walked into your drab looking kitchen and wondered of ways to make it more interesting, or has the grass in your yard gone awry? Take some time out to landscape. Landscaping is not just for enormous urban properties but also for houses that do not have large empty spaces.From vertically installed wall gardens to upcycled furniture incorporated in yards and sit-outs, it is the age of rethinking the layout of the space that surrounds us and reinventing it. The first step would be to update the walls of your property as they transform the exterior and interior completely. Then take a look at the green spaces in and around your house. Plants, shrubs and trees can create a micro-climate around your home with increased air quality. When you air-out your home wouldn’t it be nice to have the freshest air possible coming in? Having plants indoors that are slow-growing will save a lot of time and effort that goes into their maintenance. Decluttering the house and yard of unnecessary pieces of furniture that occupy more space and have reduced function will provide the much needed space for redecorating. Minimalism is the key to building your very own wonderland. Subtle things like adding an elegant little bird bath to your front yard or back yard not only enhance the look of the area but also attract thirsty birds turning your house into a haven of sorts.

In the home remodeling business, one needs to be cautious and meticulously calculative in the steps taken in the entire service process, both from the side of a manufacturer or a service provider and a would-be customer. Yes, it’s an established fact that remodeling one’s home has become an easy and fun activity and so has it become an extremely lucrative market for a company to set their foot into. However, that being told, it has also become a mandate to know the do’s and don’ts to avoid being harassed by the terms of designs suggested, materials to be used and the contractors to be put to work for the task. Keeping in mind the ideals of the industry and wants and needs of the customers, it’s utterly important for both parties to have certain steps in mind, which when taken, will make the remodeling process, nothing short of bliss and a hassle-free one. Manufacturer’s point of view Although it’s best to address the case from a customer’s binoculars, it’s only wise to begin from the manufacturers. The companies who have undertaken the job of renovating living spaces and working quarters have come to the spotlight owing to a major demand boom in the market.

The term ‘open-source’ was first used for software, when instead of selling them, the developers started to give away the source code, allowing users to modify and customize the software at no cost. This soon became a cultural trend, extending itself from software to games, educational content and eventually, design. An exciting possibility of prospective homeowners today, is that apart from traditional architectural designs, it is also possible for them to plumb the depths of the open source community to find some stunning options in home designs convenient, customizable and entirely free. This means that a young homeowner is not restricted by budgetary constraints in terms of design. A bit of research makes it possible to access incredibly beautiful, avant-garde designs, at no additional cost. Open source architecture is especially suitable for modular homes, as the prefabricated construction style begins with a blue print and CAD modelling. This means that suitable design elements, or even entire floor plans, can be comfortably integrated into the planning stage, along with desired customizations. There are, however, some factors to bear in mind while choosing an open source design for your home. Have a clear understanding of your site, its dimensions and directional orientation.

Landscape design is a design and art tradition that combines nature and culture. It uses design to connect the outdoor architecture of a place with its ingrained beauty. Landscape design provides a medium to evoke the aesthetic sense of the place, be it in the garden of your home or in a park. Landscape designers are professionals who help in Landscaping. These designers work to ensure that the beauty of a place is duly preserved and extracted. At the same time, they prevent people from making costly mistakes or incurring unnecessary expenditure. They carefully analyze the cultural value and any special site qualities that they might want to highlight and decide the theme accordingly. Landscape design involves artisan composition and workmanship. Its main aim is to make the living quarters more pleasing to live in, and to maximize the use of total available and useable land in order to avoid waste. Based on the geographical location, cultural and local beliefs and faiths, and the area that is to be designed, Landscape Design is further classified into the following heads: Mediterranean Style – This theme gets its name from the plants that it uses. It uses palm trees and other Mediterranean plant varieties to stimulate an atmosphere that induces a peaceful ambiance in the surrounding areas.

The backyard patio is a much-coveted part of your house. It is a small little corner where you can relax every day while watching your children or pets play in the garden or the backyard. There are various little details that can be added here to accentuate your backyard patio designs. These little details are not extremely ornate but very common items that you buy for your house while decorating it. It is just the use and the positioning of the items that will make the patio look grand and beautiful. Some of these ideas are listed below. Ceiling Fans: These might not be running regularly, but on a hot sunny afternoon, a ceiling fan would do wonders when you sit under it with your newspaper and a glass of cool drink. Ceiling fans come in designs of double, triple or quadruple blades and in various colors. You can always choose the one that would go well with the colors and textures of your patio. Flower Baskets: These are overflowing baskets with soiled plants, money plants, creepers, runners and beautiful color flowers in various shapes and sizes. They can be hung from the ceiling or against the walls with the help of hooks.

When it comes to earth moving machinery and equipment, you are likely to find six primary options. Even though this is one of the least talked about items, it pays to know about the different features and purpose of this machinery. so that you can choose the best item as per your budget, needs, and preferences. Here are some of them Excavators This equipment is most commonly used for shoveling dirt or lifting heavy pieces of machinery. They are highly useful due to the long bucket arm connected to the vehicle which can pivot around. Excavators are mostly used by individuals who wish to have a full view of the working area. Bulldozers If there is the most heavy-duty machinery in the market, then it is definitely a bulldozer. This equipment is immensely strong and can be the most incredible machinery for shifting huge amounts of dirt in areas with wide open spaces, grinding rock and rough grading. It is very easy to identify this machine by its massive blade at the front part, which can be effortlessly controlled with the aid of hydraulic positions. Backhoe loaders Mounted on tires, the backhoe loaders are commonly used in the suburban areas.

Christmas is the time when people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and it is indeed incomplete without a Christmas tree. This is why many variations of Christmas trees are available these days. People who do not have the option to a have a Christmas tree in their house can opt for artificial Christmas trees. Over the years, these artificial trees have become more stylish and refined and they are made to look like the real Christmas trees. These trees are ideal for use during the Christmas season for people who are working and have no time to look out for a real tree. You just need to take it out from the box, assemble it and decorate it with beautiful accessories and lighting to celebrate the Christmas season. Among the many reasons why people prefer artificial Christmas trees, here are a few. Impressive benefits These artificial trees are mimics of the California Cedar, Montana Pine, and Alaska Fir. You can get these trees from stores with or without lights. Pre-lit trees are available in many colors. It is very important that the quality of the tree is considered while purchasing it and the tree should be sturdy so that it can stand properly.

Dedicated to service and quality, Menards- the home improvement store was founded in the year 1960 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. What John Menard, Jr., its founder, started as a means to get himself a college degree, is now a chain of home improvement centers with close to 300 stores in 14 states! This privately owned enterprise, the third largest home improvement chain in the United States, also opened up to selling groceries in some of their larger stores that have more space. Selling everything required for a home from building materials to storage baskets, from electrical appliances to pet supplies, from wall paper to apparel, Menards, is truly a one stop shop for all your home needs. You only need to envisage a home you aspire to live in, and it is absolutely possible to create it, brick by brick, literally and figuratively, by stepping into Menards and getting all the things you would need and some more. The ad goes thus, Save big money at Menards and that is indeed true. With all their traditional advertising through print, TV and radio notwithstanding, they have a myriad modern commercial propaganda too. Helping expand their customer base are the more convenient additions – exclusive money saving offer emails and mobile phone apps that make it easier in terms of time and money for millions of consumers to find products online.