Flooring

Posted by | Flooring | Saturday 25 July 2009 3:25 pm

We have covered several aspects of interior décor. But interior decoration has a vast range and there are several parts of it. This article will talk about floor. Few years back a floor was not accorded the importance as it is given today. It is no more a downtrodden place. It has acquired a significant importance in the realm of interior decoration. Nice flooring can set the tone and enhance the ambience. If you are still stuck with ages old flooring then it’s high time you start paying more attention to this critical part. Changing your floor is no more a difficult task.

 

Once you have decided to change your floor we can only compliment you on your good decision. Second, we will provide some options regarding flooring. Now, you no longer need to stick with old mosaic floor. Choices are many. The most preferred choice now a day is marble flooring. It has become a common sight in not only urban households but also in rural places. Most popular Indian marble is makrana variety. Before you opt for marble, look out for its quality. Avoid soft marbles as they develop cracks easily. If you can push your budget little higher then Spanish, Greek or Italian marble are the best choices.  

 

Tiles are another popular choice. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom, ceramic tiles are available in several colors. The price range varies depending upon the quality. Ceramic tiles are need more care because once they are broken they cannot be repaired. In the slightly higher budget range, you can opt for vitrified tiles. If you are not really inclined towards tiles, then granite is another option. It is easy to maintain and quite sturdy. However, it has a dull look that’s why people prefer to mix it with marble. Lastly, wooden laminates is a very popular choice in hotels and homes. It gives that rustic elegance.  

Kids room

Posted by | Accessories,Kids | Wednesday 22 July 2009 5:35 am

Doing your kids room can be more exciting now with the range of innovative products that is available in the market. There is a lot to explore in moulded furniture exclusively designed for kids and also many inclusions in paint works. A bit of creativity and retaining original craft work by kids is also a nice idea to maintain the room. Add a lot of color and keep the assignments clutter free so that there is freshness all around.

 

Thematic ideas are also very common now. Go for the treasure hunt wall paints or the ocean magic. Fairy tale concepts and simple garden ones is also enchanting for kids. Go for lot of handiwork items. These can be paintings of the child in his preschool days and mementoes received like frames or other things like mugs. This can be pinned on the cork board that is easily available in stationery shops and a wall corner can be decorated with the same.

 

A single motif of butterfly or kites is also a wonderful idea. Use bright tones like red and yellow that is eye catchy. Glow paints or stickers are also another idea but such things also depend on the kid’s age. Practical furniture is required for toddlers and a neat stack to showcase the soft toys can be displayed. Photos of cute babies are very memorable and constantly changing the photos can bring about charm in the décor.

 

Baby beds are specially customized to benefit the children’s nature. There are special side holders to protect the child from falling. Duvets and pillows come in cartoon characters. The bed linen is also an exclusive section in branded variety for kids. Fans and side tables can also be painted to maintain a theme like action heroes or animation characters.

 

Use a lot of fluidity that allows you to displace items to bring in newness in the kids room. The rugs or writing table can be shifted for a different view. A small mirror table with trinkets and accessories is perfect for the baby girl’s room. Sports rack is a necessity for boys of all ages.