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Are you tired of living in your same old home? Well then, revamping your old structured pad is a must do for you now. Wondering about the home renovation procedure? Well, here are a few necessary tips for you.

If you want to add some elegance into your house, then first plan about which piece you want to put where and shop accordingly; while shopping stop choosing heavy furniture pieces and select light ones that are made of glass, chrome, wood or plastic to give your home a classy urban look.

Select bright colored or abstractly designed fabric as your curtains and couch materials and curved shaped lamp sheds with soothing light must be perched in proper places to give your house a shimmery atmosphere. Abstract paints with perfectly chosen contrast pigments could provide an ultra realistic look to an insignificant wall of your house. So, follow these ideas and turn your home sweet home into a modern hub of style and elegance.

Skylight homes are becoming an integral part of home decorating and designing in today’s modern world. With houses getting more contemporary, people are willing to invest into something which is not very out of the ordinary but also something unique. Skylights are one of such things. These have been around for many years and initially we used to see them only in the attics to keep it well ventilated. But today skylight homes are much in demand and they are being placed in other places too than just attics. You can choose any shape and size of the skylight and place it any room you like.

The advantage of skylight homes are that they save energy, keep the room well ventilated and you can enjoy a cloudy skyline or a twilight painted sky or even count the stars at night right from inside your home. However special care has to be taken while cleaning it inside out. Also skylights may affect air conditioning during summertime.

Wrought iron furniture blends beautifully with almost all kinds of home décor styles starting from renaissance, Victorian, Mexican as well as Mediterranean.

The unique selling point of wrought iron furniture is that it is durable yet light and practical for small homes. It can be given a new look each time by simply changing the cushions or linen as in case of tables.
Wrought iron unlike even the best types of wood is not susceptible to termites and rotting. The powder coating protects it from oxidation to almost 98%.

This type of furniture is easy to match with other décor elements of the room. Wrought iron furniture is not likely to stain due to spills. Cleaning wrought iron is easy, a wet rag will suffice on a regular basis and soapy water wash once in a way.
Wrought iron furniture is also extremely affordable when compared with other furniture options.

Slip covers play a great role in your home décor. They not just give a new life to your furniture but also protect it. You can choose from variety of designs of slipcovers to match your home’s décor style. Store bought slipcovers are really nice but a bit expensive, so now prepare your own slipcovers with help of sheets and T-Pins to match your décor style.

1. Cover your piece of furniture by draping a sheet in the centre of your furniture piece and then pulling and aligning it according to the furniture’s shape.

2. Now, tuck the sheet into the furniture along any crevices and folds.

3. Cut the additional sheet if too much is left and if you are covering a large sofa, drape it on the arms of it.

4. Fold any loose sheet edges at the bottom of the furniture piece and secure them with T-Pins applied at equal gaps.

Introduction

Today we have several choices for door knobs of modern design. By selecting the right knob we can give a fresh and good look to the entrance. While redecorating a house, a small thing such as a door knob can get ignored. The handle can often get overlooked due to daily use. However, if proper door knob is selected, it will give a good look to the entrance.

Instructions

1. While selecting a door knob, you have to consider how much you use the door. If you are using the door frequently, you have to use a sturdy door knob. If the use of the door is less, you can have a decorative handle.

2. Some types of door knobs do not have locks. If the door opens to the outside, you have to select a door knob with a strong lock. But if the door opens internally, you can have a one-way lock, or may be no lock is needed.

3. Finish of the door knob is also very important. There are various types of finishes in door knobs. Some are flat, some shiny or smooth textured. The door knob should blend well with its surrounding and enhance the beauty of the door.

4. Now something about the shape of the door knob. They are available in the standard round shape or they can be odd-shaped or oval. The choice can vary according to your taste.

Introduction

You can decorate your home with items created by you which reflect on your taste. A simple decoration can make your home look stylish and modern.

Types

Handmade room decorations are of various types which include paintings, candles, ornaments etc. You can decorate your home for some function or for day to day use. You can decorate the kitchen, living room, bedroom by using handmade room decorations.

Materials

A variety of materials such as ribbon, wood, lace, canvas markers, glass jars and many such items can be used to make handmade room decorations. Get a recycled glass jar circle it with a garland of flowers and it can be used as a candle holder and it can add style to your dining room table as a centerpiece.

Advantage

Handmade room decorations can tell about your personal taste and style. You can make them to match the decor of your house and they are unique. It is the expression of your creativity and it throws light on your individual style. One more important thing is, they cost you less than the things which you buy from stores.

Regardless of where it is placed a Suzetta Bench is a great item of furniture with a range of options.
To make your own Suzetta bench, cut two 47” long and two smaller 9 ¼ “pieces from the 2×4 wood plank into rounded rectangular shapes and join the ends of the pieces with framing spikes with a hammer.

Connect the 9 ¼ inch rectangular shape to the base of the bench with two inch nails. Cut a 53” panel out of the 1×12 piece to make the bench seat. Join the seat to the legs allowing considerable front, back and side overhangs.

Cut and join 11×17 inch rectangular panels to the bench ends through the braces cut out of the ¾ “plywood.
Cut out a rail from the 2×4 piece of wood and join it to the structure.

Sand and fill any depressions and apply a coat of paint or stain.