How To Fall In Love With Your Home

Oftentimes, homeowners find themselves frustrated with the way their home looks or how it functions. In cases such as this, people find that they don't particularly enjoy their private living space despite wishing that they did. If this is your challenge, you should know that there are numerous home enhancing techniques and tips you can implement to ensure that you fall head over heels in love with your residential property. Here are two of them:

1. Obtain Absolutely Amazing Energy Services.

It's no secret that most homes are powered by gas and electricity. However, what many people don't know is that they're not necessarily attaining the excellent, expedient energy services that they need and deserve. If you aren't working with the most amazing electrician on the block, your equipment and quality of energy can be severely compromised. Since this is the case, make sure that you do your research and find the service provider that is known for offering clients the customized, cutting edge repair, maintenance, and installation work they deserve.

Keep in mind that getting great energy services is not just about hiring the right electrician. It's also about getting expedited, affordable services from your energy provider. One great provider you should keep in mind is Palmco. This company has earned a reputation for employing dependable people who offer effective services. Learn more about Palmco on Twitter by visiting the following link: https://twitter.com/palmco_.

2. Lighten Up.

Another simple strategy you can implement to ensure that you fall in love with your home is to lighten up. In many cases, people's residential property contains dark curtains, furniture, and carpet that create a drab and even death-like aesthetic. To avoid this aesthetic challenge, replace dark colors with light ones that infuse your property with a lively, organic appeal. Also consider the value of replacing your artificial lights with the sun. In addition to giving your home a pleasant change, this can enable you and your loved ones to obtain important nutrients that boost mood and optimize health.

3. Conclusion

If you dream of living in a great home yet find that what you're stuck with is just average or worse, don't worry. Instead, use this quick home enhancement overview as a reference guide when you're ready to start implementing changes. By obtaining excellent energy services and using light colors throughout your property, you will be impressed with how your home begins to exemplify aesthetic appeal and functionality!

The History of Bed Sheets no one had told before

Now-a-days we use to take bed lined like bed sheets, pillows and mattress for granted as people have not always had access to the comfortable and cozy Bed Linen. Today we buy bed sheets as often as season change.

Just imagine an early man who use to sleep on the cold hard ground. At times they use to sleep on the pile of leaves, straws and twigs. Later the idea of elevated sleeping platform emerged. Almost 3000 years ago, Egyptians explored that sleeping on the surface that has been raised off from the ground is much more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. This lead to the necessity of bed, bed sheets, mattresses and pillows.

If we take a flash back of the early man, the picture is clear that early man has no concept of bedding. They use leaves, straws and sometimes fur and animal skin to keep them warm and to make their sleep comfortable.

Often animal skins were used as pile of leave’s cover. This became the idea of bed sheets to cover the sleeping place. Bed sheets became very famous very after its invention as this rectangular cloth not only help to cover the mattress but also gives a neat and comfortable feel while sleeping. The history of a bed sheet is as old as is the fabric weaving.

As flax is among the oldest plants useful for textile production, linen ultimately was on the list of first fabrics bed sheets were made of. Hence the term bed linen or simply sheets. This term is utilized today to describe anything used as bedding accessory. Linen is perfect for being used as bed sheets, even more than cotton, because its nature becomes softer as we use more traditional bed sheets are mostly white in color.

From that era to now, there is a beautiful transformation of bed sheets as now they are not only to cover the mattress or bed but they also serve to beautify the room. The available colors and designs are absolutely delightful and they are sure to double the charm of your bedroom. Today the bed sheets are available according to the bed sizes, weather condition and in many colors and designs to match the theme of your room. You can easily buy a bed sheet online with as many options as you like. Thanks to the Egyptians and thethought of elevated beds.

Scheme Design Door Elegant For Your Home

Whether you are moving into a new home or you want to upgrade your current home, installing new interior doors is a great way to improve the appearance and increase the value of your humble abode. If you decide to make this home improvement, you have some big decisions to make. There are an enormous amount of interior door styles available for you to choose from. In fact, there are so many that the choice may seem a bit overwhelming. What type of interior door is right for you? It all depends on your own personal preference and the style your home is decorated in. Here are some interior door materials you might want to consider.

1. Mahogany

The beautiful color and texture of mahogany wood doors have the ability to brighten up the appearance of any home they are installed in. Not only do they look elegant, they also have the ability to blend in with a wide variety of design schemes. Therefore, you will not need to worry about your new mahogany door clashing with your existing interior decoration. There is a lovely selection of mahogany doors available at ETO Doors that you can browse when you go to http://www.etodoors.com/.

2. Douglas Fir

Doors made from a Douglas fir have their own unique appearance that is instantly recognizable. Their color is more subtle than mahogany, but equally as elegant. Its shade is also lighter than mahogany. Therefore, it may be a more appropriate choice for your home if you have an interior design that calls for lighter colors.

3. Knotty Alder

Many homes nowadays have knotty alder kitchen cabinets. The popularity of this material speaks volumes about its universal appeal in a wide range of homes. Needless to say, knotty alder doors are just as attractive as cabinets that are made from the same material. Doors made from this material are usually found in homes where the owners are going for more of a rustic feel for their interior design.

4. Solid White Primed

These doors have a large amount of raised panel designs to choose from. You can choose a different panel design for each room of your house. These doors will not split or shrink due to their unique design. Not only are sold white primed doors very attractive, they are available in a wide variety of prices. No matter who you are, you will be able to afford these doors.

What to do with louvered doors

 I have a love hate relationship with louvered doors.   I like the free flow of air into closets,  but I dislike all the vertical lines and fussiness.   Many houses built in the eighties sport this type of door.  We have removed some of ours and replaced them with a contemporary looking slab door more in keeping with the streamlined look I like, and we decided to update others.  


And here's the last remaining set we have just waiting for a facelift.....

How to update louvered doors

Designing Home: Updated louvered doors 

All you need is 1/8 inch MDF or plywood  (some doors may have enough room for 1/4 in. ) and construction adhesive, (PL Premium is my favourite). 

 Lay the doors on a table or bench and measure the size of each panel area.  Cut the wood  to cover each  louvered panel section,  add a dot of adhesive every third slat next to the border and press the wood panel in place.  It should fit snugly, if not you can always caulk any seams before painting.

Use clamps or add something heavy to hold each panel in place and let it dry overnight.  Add new handles of your choice.

Reusing louvered doors for new projects 

When you remove the doors in favour of new ones you are left with two perfectly good doors that need a new life.  

Designing Home: Louvered bathroom cabinet

Here's the cabinet my husband made for our summer house  from the top half of two closet doors.  It nestles nicely into a small alcove in the main bath and holds things you don't want on display. It also gives you a great surface for changing vignettes.  We decided against hardware because you can easily open by using a louver as a pull.  It also gives it a more contemporary feel. And now what to make from the bottoms???

There are so many creative ideas for louvers on Pinterest.  I admit that many of them have a very country or beach feel to them,  but if you crave a more contemporary look there are ways to achieve it.

These are my top three faves:

Headboard 

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Painting the louvers  black  the headboard  a very contemporary feel that I quite like.

This treatment is much more country, but could be updated  if they were painted charcoal and the bedding was adjusted accordingly.


Sofa table 

The straight lines of this table make it suitable for any decor. Colour and what you put on it can automatically update the look.


Standing Shelves 

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If you wanted this to have a more contemporary feel you could paint shelves and sides the same colour and add plain crown to the top and bottom.

So many creative uses for louvers.  I love to see materials getting a new life!

Designing an inviting home

Have you ever gone into someone's home  and it was so perfect in every way that you were almost afraid to sit down or move?

When everything looks new, co-ordinated and just so, you end up with an unwelcoming and often boring home.   Such spaces can make visitors feel confined and uncomfortable.  Nothing invites you in because when  everything is  perfectly matched objects become a blur.

 Is there a middle road?

What makes an interesting  and inviting space? Do you need a large budget to have a great home?

Fortunately you can have a very interesting space on a modest budget.  It just takes a little ingenuity.  As with most things in home decor what someone finds interesting  or inviting is dependent on their likes and dislikes;  I can only write about what I find interesting in a space.  Here are some of the characteristics I think   create interesting spaces.

It has a collected feel

That simply means that the home has objects that have been acquired over time and in different ways.   It could be objects collected from travels, antiques, personal items,  family heirlooms, original art etc.  The space does not look like you went out to several stores on one day and outfitted the place. It definitely does not look like a model home!

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The rooms are arranged for conversation

Nothing is as bad as going to someone's home and not feeling like you are meant to be there.  You can have that feeling for many reasons, but  it often boils down to not feeling part of the conversation or not having a comfortable place to sit or lay down a beverage.

I would love to spend an evening here chatting with friends.

 

There's a mix of old and new

Pristine is not that interesting.  Often when everything is new you don't appreciate any of it.  You need a yardstick against which you can appreciate the newness, and that means having some things that are older.  Another great thing about  old pieces is the sense of history and intrigue they create.  Visitors are left wondering why the pieces are so important that you've decided to keep them.  If you like very contemporary or modern decor, there is still a place to add interesting objects with a history.

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There's a mix of hand crafted and manufactured products 

In our world of mass production, it is so easy to forget the importance of the marks left by the hands of an artist and the presence of ideas in objects.  Having  art, fine craft and the hand made is like having a whole pile of interesting people over at one time.  There is a merging of ideas and various takes on the natural and man made world. Then there's the one of a kind aspect.

Designing Home/Margaret Ryall

Everything in this space is hand made by various artists.   Even the plant was grown locally.

The natural world is referenced  

Designing Home/Margaret Ryall

This unique vessel titled Barnacle by Anita Singh plays nicely with the glass bowl of sea urchins and wild ferns.  The nautilus design on the pillow supports the overall outdoorsy theme in this casual summer house.  The table in the photo above can be seen in the background. 

 Accessories are moved/changed 

Designing Home/Margaret Ryall

Another week and a different  wild flower arrangement  and vessel by Anita Singh on the little  hand painted table.  The objects and flowers add colour, texture and variety in forms to the vignette.  A painting by a local artist peeks out behind the chair, something new to be discovered.  Candles are always inviting. 

Thought has been given to space planning 

The room is arranged as well as it can be given the space available.  The layout is conducive to flow through the space.  There is an obvious visual flow as well as  defined traffic lanes.  There's variety in heights of objects and  textures. Even a monochromatic colour scheme needs contrast.

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There are surprises to be discovered

I love a bit of the unexpected.   There are all kinds of ways to achieve this.  It could be a colour that you might not think about pairing with your colour scheme.  It could be an a family heirloom, some of your child's artwork scanned and made into a book, a vase you made in high school art, the work of a friend,  a display of framed post cards from trips you've taken arranged in a grid, a piece of furniture in a place where you wouldn't expect to see it, etc.  The sky is the limit.

How pleasant these doilies look backed with blue and enclosed with white frames .  Such a great way to display family heirlooms.

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 I am intrigued by the chain hanging from the candlestick.  Does it have significance to the homeowner? Did a visitor drop it and it's placed here to keep it safe?  Did the homeowner change her mind just before going out?

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 Each piece has its own compartment that acts like a mini frame.  Together there is coherency in the pieces and it is very pleasing to the eye.  My favourite is the white doll.  Where did that come from?

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And why not end with glowing forsythia, bold in scale and vivid in colour? The arrangement look so great in front of a simple, repetitive composition of fish. 

What tricks do you use to create an inviting home?

Renovation ideas to add value to your home

We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t move, improve,” and while undertaking smaller and large scale renovation projects can make your home a more wonderful place to live, it’s also a great way to add value to your property.

Time to move, and improve

When it comes to adding value to your home, there are a variety of simple renovations that you can endeavor to complete. These small yet deal-breaking jobs include keeping gutters clean and tidy, replacing windows and their frames, buying a welcoming front door, and keeping lawns mowed and gardens trimmed, as well as ensuring your interiors are clean and freshly decorated.

Potential buyers will always view your home in terms of the money they’d have to spend on improving it, such as installing a new kitchen or bathroom, so the less you give them to do, the better. Completing a minor kitchen remodel, in which you spend roughly 25% of the value of your home, could earn you a return of almost 85%, while a slight bathroom renovation could snatch back a 60% return.

For a moment, view your property in terms of investment and profit, rather than simply a home, and you’ll soon find areas that require your attention. Minor renovations such as these cost less than you may think and will still give your home the impression of being fresh and, more importantly, a must have. If you have a little more time and a bigger budget, consider adding an attic room or basement conversion to your property; adding an attic bedroom can be relatively straight forward if you already possess a usable space, while basements make excellent storage rooms, games rooms, or living spaces. Most importantly, though, they’ll add instant value to your home, while ensuring you have more room to work with during the time you live there.

Making the most of outside

While making the most of indoor features such as bathrooms and kitchens can help to add dollars to your asking price, it’s what you do with your outdoor space that can really sell your property. While building an entire garage can often seem a daunting prospect, it is an excellent way to up your asking price. For example, replacing a garage door alone can add over 80% return on your investment, so consider the possibilities attached to a whole structure. So what is it about a garage that attracts buyers? Well, they’re seen as a source of extra storage, are a place to house a treasured vehicle, and can form the basis of that dream room or man cave you’ve been dying to build; in short, a garage is often at the top of a buyer’s list, and so taking the time to add one, particularly if it’s a relatively simple sectional structure, can be well worth it. As with the rest of your house, it is important to keep a garage maintained and well loved. Just as the absence of a garage will add strikes against your property’s sake potential, so too will a poorly looked after space. Potential new owners won’t want the responsibility of cleaning or rebuilding a neglected garage, after all. Ensure your garage is always in good working order, and don’t be afraid to show off its potential. When you need a garage door spring replacement, don’t delay, as simple tasks such as this often fall to the bottom of the pile. Now is the time to make sure that your house is looking its best, inside and out.

When it comes to selling up and moving on, it can be tempting to leave your home’s new owners to fix any problems or make the additions they are dreaming of. However, by redecorating your space, renovating key areas such as the kitchen and bathroom, and building a garage, you’ll be able to demand more money for your home, as well as sell it much more quickly. You can’t put a price on that!

High tech home phone solutions

On March 10, 1876, Alexander Bell became the first person to speak into a telephone. Since that time, the telephone and telephone services have improved significantly.

In the 1890s to 1930s, the candlestick telephone was popular. These telephones separated the receiver and the mouthpiece and were generally large and clunky. Rotary phones were also common at one time. These phones had a dial that had to be rotated to dial a number. Push button phones became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as they were easier to use than the rotary phones. Answering machines became popular in the 1960s and allowed people to receive messages even when they were not at home. The first answering machines used cassette tapes, but these were later replaced with miniature cassette tapes. Nowadays, most people use voicemail on their cell phones.

Portable or cordless phones became popular in the 1980s. This allowed people to take calls anywhere in their house. Mobile phones of course now allow us to talk to anyone, anywhere in the world. The first mobile phone appeared in 1973, and while these phones were not exactly small and they were very expensive, mobile phones soon became indispensable.

Today, the telephone is an important part of our lives, allowing us to stay in touch with friends and relatives no matter where they are. If you are moving to a new home, installing a new phone system is a great idea. With a new phone system, you can decide on the features that you want.

There are many different services that you can include in a home phone plan. Home phones have many convenient features such as call forwarding, speed dial, call waiting, call return and caller ID with name. Caller ID is a very useful feature that allows you to see who is calling, even if you are using another line.

Many of us these days are annoyed by unwanted calls, so any home phone system should include privacy and safety features such as caller ID block, enhanced 911 service, anonymous call rejection, last call return, last number redial and call forwarding selective. Visit www.lingo.com to take a look at some of the features you could have. Telephone service companies now offer lots of convenient options for paying for your telephone service. People can manage their accounts online for convenience and get information about recent activity, their account, mobile add-on service and other features.

Voicemail is a very handy feature of many modern phone systems. Whereas once you had to wait in for telephone calls or use an answering machine, today you can pick up your telephone messages anywhere and at any time. Messages can be picked up on your phone, online or even via email.

You might think that landlines are now outdated, but a 2013 census revealed that 71 percent of Americans still have a home phone system. These systems can be as sophisticated or simple as you want, and with some, you can add additional handsets without buying new hardware by using your smartphone or tablet. An app allows users to make calls over Wi-Fi in their home. So next time you move, why not update your home phone system to take advantage of new technology?

UK Home Décor Ideas - Finding the Relevant Information

Are you one of those residents of UK who love to decorate their homes? Yes, indeed home improvement has become one of the essentials for proper maintenance of the households.

Nowadays, homeowners are concentrated on acquiring the best available options for home décor. Almost everybody is in the lookout to find the finest furniture, pergolas, decks and other house improvement ideas. In the midst of such a tough competition, you need to grab on to some useful information for bringing about the necessary changes in your home. It is time to give your existing UK home some good makeover to stand out amongst the others in the neighborhood.

Going online to find relevant guide on home improvement

Thanks to the high end technology of the modern era, it is now possible to find all kinds of information over the internet including amazing home décor plans. Now, there is a catch here; we all know that the virtual world is filled with a huge array of home décor websites. Hence, choosing the right ones may be a difficult and time taking task.

Wouldn’t it be all good and easy if you could find UK home décor ideas on one single website? Yes, you guessed it right; just like the yellow pages that exist in the traditional world; we do have something similar in the internet as well. Aptly referred to as online business directories, they are ideal to find all the home renovation and improvement plans that you are looking for.

Using the right keywords is a must

One of the basic essentials when looking out for significant makeover plans for your home is placing the correct keywords in the web directories. You need to have a keen eye on the main keywords. For example, if you want to buy some contemporary furniture, you need to click on to the apt keyword that best matches your particular home furnishing requirements.

As soon as you make the proper click, you will be navigated to a page where top searches related to home furnishing will be displayed at your discretion. Thus, what you are required to do is to pay visits to the websites. It is always advisable that you opt for those sites where you deemed that the entire necessary items or services that are needed for your home improvement plan are available in the most swift and convenient manner. As far as home improvement is concerned, you can either buy exclusive furniture for decorating the interiors or opt for pergolas or even decks to see the beauty of the outdoors. Whatever you are looking for, the reliable online business directory will always be by your side. You can try your luck at Hotfrog UK, the free web directory where you will surely find relevant products as well as services with regards to décor of your UK home. You are always welcome to visit the site and search for needful products.

Electrical Solutions for Sydney Homes - The Right Electrician

So, you have just purchased a new apartment in Sydney and you are all happy. However, in the midst of all this, you need to check whether you require any sort of electrical requirements or not. Do you have frequent power cuts? Are you being able to operate all kinds of electrical appliances at the same time? It is necessary to ponder upon such questions to ensure proper safety of your home.

It is the ideal time for you to call upon the services of some good professional such as award-winning electricians who offer both domestic as well as commercial services. Since we all know that electrical work involves a lot of risk factors it is always best to leave such critical matters to the experts.

How necessary is to get hold of a certified electrician Sydney?

Coming in contact with a reputed professional will obviously bring out a number of useful benefits. Since electricity is involved, it is best advised for you to get hold of some responsible and well recognized electricians across Sydney.

Some of the instant and valuable benefits of opting for the professional help include:

Savings – Some people do have the habit of going through the wires themselves when there is any kind of electricity faults at home. This sort of habit should be stopped immediately. Do you know that a lot of accidents and mishaps tend to take place when homeowners try to fix things themselves?

Settling for the expert help will eventually help to save a lot in the long run and most importantly, it will safeguard you from all kinds of possible mishaps that may arise when you take the electrical responsibility yourself.

Full and efficient completion of work - Since the professional is qualified and skilled enough to take up different kinds of electrical work; it is guaranteed that the end of the day your particular issue will be handled with utmost care. Not only this, the experts are equally concerned about providing prim and proper installation services as well.

Security and time saver - If you hire an unlicensed electrician, the concerned individual will not be able to handle issues in a professional manner. He/she may just waste a lot of time and will obviously not be able to provide good safety of your household. Hence, it is always suggested that you should opt for a registered professional.

You can always take help from the internet to find out about the ideal electricians in Sydney. Click on to some good search engine and look up for the best professional of them all. It is here that you need to scrutinize the varied kinds of services on offer as well as the price rates of those services. At the end, you are required to select that electrician who meets the necessities of your particular household at rates that are budget friendly. Additionally, do not forget to visit the appropriate website to know about the credibility of the concerned electricians that you are about to hire for your Sydney home.

Mixed-Use Buildings Are the Future of Real Estate

Two of the problems that many areas face are a need for increased residential space, coupled with a need for retail spaces. In some areas, further large-scale development has been restricted due to booming populations. One of the possible solutions to this issue is mixed-use real estate, such as the projects that Louis Ceruzzi Properties LLC is involved in.

A Solution to Increased Growth

Developers who build mixed-use buildings or adapt existing buildings for this sort of usage can help provides solutions in areas with a lot of growth. By using some of the space as residential areas, either in the form of apartments or condos, developers can be assured that their space will be filled. The availability of stores and restaurants in the same building is a top selling point for many people, especially in cities with less car ownership.

Renters and Buyers Enjoy This Option

Many developers feel that mixed-use buildings have more curbside appeal for residential tenants than standalone condo or apartment buildings. Having access to stores, as well as restaurants, in the same building helps give many people a greater sense of convenience because they don't have to go elsewhere. In urban areas with minimal parking, many residents will look for places where they can do much of their shopping without traveling to places where they must drive.

A Winning Situation for Commercial Tenants

Many commercial tenants will enjoy the idea of setting up in an area where they have access to customers living or working in the same building. Restaurants will see a lot of benefit from being in a mixed-use building where people working at businesses inside can get their lunch without having to leave the premises. Businesses that operate in an office setting will also find these buildings quite helpful.

Saving Space and Resources

Mixed-use developments that are spread out over a larger area may lead to problems with the environmental impact. Multi-story mixed-use buildings take up less ground space, which is something that is always desirable in busy urban settings. Because many of these mixed-use developments involve renovating a building already constructed, there is somewhat less of an environmental impact.

Fewer Maintenance Concerns

Another feature that is very attractive about this option is having one maintenance team being able to share responsibilities for both residents and commercial tenants. This option is much more viable than attempting to maintain buildings that might be in distant locations. A building with a larger number of tenants would be easily able to benefit from having a maintenance team on-hand 24-hours a day.

Upgrades That Help the Environment

Many of these buildings have undergone upgrades that are more eco-friendly and avoid excessive use of additional materials. Exposing the original concrete walls and floors in many buildings helps save extra steps. Many upgraded buildings also make use of eco-friendly energy options, such as power drawn from solar panels.

It is very likely that you'll be hearing a lot about mixed-use buildings in coming years as more developers make use of them. The many benefits that come with a versatile property are worthy of consideration. If you're in the market for a condo or apartment, or perhaps commercial space, this is an option to consider.

Working Better with Practical Accessories

Toolboxes can be heavy and awkward to move around your shop. When your tool chest is loaded to the hilt with hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, and of course all of the parts like nails, washers, and screws, you may find that the chest cannot be moved at all. Having a cart that cannot be easily moved in your workshop can put a dent in your work deadlines because you must run back and forth from the cart to get the tools and parts you need. When you want to work faster and better, you may find it possible by selecting practical accessories like pallet jack wheels for your toolboxes.

When you add these parts, you find that your box becomes movable and even lighter to handle. This is because the weight of the toolbox itself is being balanced on the casters, allowing you to glide the toolbox wherever you need it to go. You no longer have to run back and forth from the toolbox to your work station. Instead, you can glide the box around your work area and project, allowing you to reach into the box whenever you need to get the right tool or part.

When you first check out these parts for sale, you may think to yourself that your toolbox will never be able to balance on the wheels. In fact, the wheels are sturdier than they look and are designed to take a significant amount of wear and tear before becoming damaged. You can move them across bumpy concrete floors without the toolbox spilling its contents. You can also push the box around on a glossy tile floor without the floor's surface being scratched or dented. The casters are designed for industrial use, ensuring that they are an asset rather than a detriment to your work.

It may be important for you to swivel your carts as you work as well. The razor casters are designed to swivel at a moment's notice without becoming stuck or overturning the cart to which they are attached. The nylon casters also are designed to take a lot of weight without scratching or gouging the surface of the floor on which the cart is moving. When your work requires that you stay on tight deadlines, you may find it handy to invest in accessories like casters. You can find a wide selection online.

Luxury design inspiration from the home of extravagance

If you have ever paid a visit to the legendary city of Las Vegas, then you will know that there is no holding back when it comes to luxury. Swanky and opulent describes the tourist accommodation you will enjoy there, and it is so luxurious that you may be tempted to bring a little of the Vegas style home with you.

There is possibly just one man who is responsible for the popular image of Las Vegas, and that man is Steve Wynn. Known as the uncrowned king of Las Vegas, Wynn was the brains behind a tourism empire, populating Vegas with high-end hotels that had a deliberate focus on wowing all visitors. And he seemed to spare no cost in doing so. Back in 2005, he had just opened a new Vegas resort costing $2.7bn. The resort featured ballrooms, a museum, boutiques, and theaters. For Wynn, opulence was not just for show – it was art.

While replicating the Eiffel Tower or an Egyptian pyramid might be a bit ambitious for your own home, there are other aspects of Vegas interior decoration that you can use. The overall theme of much of Las Vegas interior decoration is that of urban chic, a cosmopolitan feel that still manages to be warm and welcoming.

Let us start with your bedroom. Here you can replicate the look of a Las Vegas hotel bedroom, complete with a stunning, eye-grabbing headboard and oversized bed. Use only the best-quality fabrics for your bed linen, such as Egyptian cotton for the bedsheets, but ramp up the luxury aspect with silk or velvet throws for decoration at the foot of the bed. Add throw cushions to emphasize the comfort level. Keep wall decoration to a minimum with just a few modern pictures hung on the wall against a plain background.

Moving on to the living areas of your home, here you can bring in long sofas that provide plenty of seating, but forget the overly soft models that are perhaps a little too cozy. Instead, opt for more classic shapes that accentuate every curve and decoration. Use L-shaped models to give the idea of lobby seating and to make the best use of available space. Ensure the seating is upholstered in a plush fabric.

The bathrooms in Las Vegas hotel suites are probably the most impressive rooms. Bring a little of their sophistication to your own home by installing dual basins so that you and your partner can have their own bathroom space. Accessorize with wall-mounted heated towel racks, extending mirrors, and designer wall lights. If possible, swap your old bathtub for a glass-fronted shower cubicle with tiled sides.

Your home can be given a sheen of glamour with high-impact lighting. For central pendant lights, hang elaborate crystal or glass chandeliers, and create different levels of lighting with wall and sidelights to help create a golden, shimmering atmosphere.

You too can achieve Vegas glamour in your home by replicating the look of its hotel accommodation, installing clever lighting solutions, and by keeping all aesthetics crisp and clean.