Archive for May, 2012

The World of Carpet Pads

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Carpet pad is the foundation of your carpet. It can change everything from comfort level to the length of your carpets life. You have an option to choose from 5 different types of pad, Waffle Rubber, Re-bond padding, Foam, Fiber, and Slab rubber. All have good qualities that you want to look for in your selections.

You can change pad types through your house to meet the needs of individual rooms. In heavy traffic areas like your living room you will want a heavy thinner pad, in areas like a bedroom you can switch to a softer thicker pad. Yes, I said thinner in high traffic areas. If you use a thick pad your carpet will flex more and start to wear down faster.

If you are carpeting a basement or tile area you will want to use rubber pad. They are insect proof, mildew proof, and non allergenic.

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Picture Knowledge

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

What type of picture and how you hang it can make or break a room. If you are like me, you notice when pictures are hung uneven and out of level. This can become your focal point every time you enter a room. It also transforms the room from organized and planned to chaotic and thrown together.

The first step is to select the right size picture(s). Do not try putting an over sized picture on a small wall or a small picture on a large wall. If you have a large open wall you can also use numerous pictures to simulate the same ratio as a large picture. Make sure if you do this to balance the grouping and keep the spacing even. Plan out how you want to organize the pictures then use a tape measure and possibly a level to hang the group evenly.

If hanging a large picture above a sofa keep it 6 to 12 inches from the top. If you give too much space between the picture and sofa your eye will be drawn to the wall and not the picture.

Don’t be afraid to go out of the box and use different sized pictures or frames in a group. As long as you creat a even hanging line it will make an amazing look.

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The Space Above

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Ceilings normally don’t get very much love. If you want to set your room or house apart from the rest, introduce some color to the space above.

If you currently have low ceilings try using your wall color at about half intensity. This will give a more consistent look and help give the impression of higher ceilings. If you want to lower the look of your ceiling try using darker shades, the darker the color the lower it will seem.

To set a section of your home apart and give the space some definite character, use an “off the wall” color like pink or purple. This will give your boring space some much needed life.

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Wood Floor Knowledge

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Wood flooring comes in many styles, finishes, and density. With so many choices it can become very confusing to choose the right floor for you. Here are some examples to think about when picking a new floor.

  • Type: Exotic, Solid, Engineered, Pre-finished, Unfinished
  • Style: Distressed, Hand scraped, Cabin/Country style, Raised grain, Wire scraped
  • Finish: High shine, Oiled finished, Satin finished, Gloss finished, Matte finished

You also have to consider the density of the wood that will best meet your needs. If you are going to have people walking in shoes, mostly heels than you will want a floor with high density. If your home is going to have light traffic with little dropped objects, than you will be able to use a medium or low density wood. The density rating is based on the Janka system. Woods such as Maple, Cherry, and Oak come in various densities, these can fit any situation. Bamboo is a great renewable product that can very in density, depending on the plant fibers.  

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Smarter Faucet for Better Water

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

The newest faucet to hit the design world is not only stylish but also smarter than average. Zuvo Water LLC has introduced their Bright Line Faucet which uses an IPhone and/or Android app to communicate with the consumer. The app gives you the ability to see your water filter statues, buy a replacement filter, see your water consumption level, and also see what your water is filtering out for you.

This faucet is a great option for any modern kitchen. The system is available in tri-flow and beverage faucet styles, both coming in numerous finishes.You will be surprised how much you can save by no longer having to buy bottled water. You will also have the comfort of knowing what your water is filtering and how it is keeping you healthy.

  

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