Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

Beadboard Colors
| Updated December 2, 2023 | Published July 13, 2023

When it comes to painting beadboard, there’s a wide range of options. Beadboard is traditionally white, but it can be painted in any number of shades, or even stained in wood tones.

Inexpensive Wall Covering Ideas
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published July 10, 2023

Though some types of wall coverings can be expensive, there are plenty of ways you can cover walls on a budget, including using peel-and-stick tiles, wooden cladding, and wallpaper.

How to Choose an Accent Wall
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published July 7, 2023

When choosing an accent wall you need to consider the type of atmosphere you want to create, the best wall for acting as a focal point, and the type of finish you are going to use.

What to Put on Either Side of A Fireplace
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Here we explore the various accessories and items of furniture you can set at the sides of a fireplace to pull a style together or draw attention to the fireplace as the main feature.

Ways to Add Black Trim in Houses
| Updated June 28, 2023 | Published June 28, 2023

A dark colored paint used on wood or metal trim can create bold lines in a space, and help to draw attention to particular areas in a room. A dark trim is also excellent for setting a modern and contemporary tone, and injecting some interest into a space without making the whole room feel dark or dreary.

House Foundation Colors
| Updated June 27, 2023 | Published June 27, 2023

House foundations can be painted in any color you like, but neutral or subtle colors tend to work best. Gray, brown, beige, white, and black are commonly chosen as house foundation colors, but shades of dark blue or green can also work well.

Wall tile sizes
| Updated June 22, 2023 | Published June 22, 2023

Wall tiles come in a huge variety of styles and sizes to suit any taste and any kitchen or bathroom. Choosing a wall tile size can be a tricky decision, so it can be useful to understand the pros and cons of different wall tile sizes before you embark on your renovation project.Here we look at standard and non-standard wall tile sizes, and how wall tile size can impact the finished results.

Cathedral Ceiling What It Is History Characteristics Pros Cons
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Cathedral ceilings are a controversial topic amongst many designers since they offer a wide range of advantages and disadvantages to the homeowner. Here we investigate exactly what a cathedral ceiling is and look through the history of the cathedral ceiling. We also explore the pros and cons of cathedral ceilings to help you gain an understanding of whether this type of vaulted ceiling would work well in your home.

Standard balcony size
| Updated June 14, 2023 | Published June 14, 2023

You will typically find a balcony dimensions of 4 feet in depth and 10 feet in width. The balcony depth should be at least 1.5 to 2 feet. And depending on the type of balcony, dimensions vary. Here are the suggested dimensions for common balcony types.

Wicker basket sizes
| Updated June 15, 2023 | Published June 14, 2023

There is no standard size for wicker baskets since you can make or purchase them in a variety of styles. That said, the typical wicker basket will usually measure around 18 inches long and/or wide and 8 inches tall.

Table Lamp Sizes
| Updated February 2, 2024 | Published June 12, 2023

Table lamps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and while there is no ‘wrong’ size of a table lamp, there are certain guidelines you can follow to make sure your lamps look well-proportioned with the rest of the furniture in a room, and that they function in the most useful way. Here we explore the typical size of lamps, how to correctly choose a table lamp size, and how to select the right size shade for a table lamp base.

How many houses can you build on
| Updated July 17, 2023 | Published June 11, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the various elements that influence how many houses can be built on different plot sizes, discuss how to maximize your land usage and delve into the benefits and drawbacks of building on smaller or larger plots. We will also address some frequently asked questions related to this topic.