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Outdoor Comfort: Electric Patio Heater Buying Guide

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  Having an outdoor area is one of the best things you could have. And although some people limit themselves on the use of their outdoor space only during this time, the truth is that you can enjoy your times outdoors during autumn and even winter the same way as you enjoy in summer. Besides stocking yourself with blankets to keep you warm while sitting outdoors, you can also invest in outdoor heaters. Besides being eye-catching and appealing, these heaters will keep you and your guests warm while enjoying the fresher air. When it comes to choosing the right one, the first thing you should take into account is the location heating direction. Usually, these heaters are placed near the seating area, however, this can mainly depend on your personal needs. Giving the fact that there are different electric heaters, outdoor models, considering all of them will give you a clearer picture about which one is the best for your needs. Types of Electric Heaters Wall-Mounted Heaters The wall-mounte

How to Transform Your Living Room into a Modern Scandinavian Oasis

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Source: pinterest.com.au/ninotsipuria/interior-design/ The Scandinavian style became very popular in the 1950s worldwide, due to its focus on simplicity, functionality and clutter-free space. The Scandinavian style also promotes the connection to nature by using neutral shapes accompanied by many different abstract and natural elements. If you’re aiming to achieve this minimalistic concept in your home, it’s always best to start from the living room as the most traffic-prone area. That’s why we wrapped up a couple of tips on how to transform your living room into a little Scandinavian oasis.

Bathroom Design Details: Add Instant Style And Sophistication To Your Bathroom

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 Here's a fun fact - over our lifetime, we spend approximately a year and a half on average in the bathroom! This includes everything, from essential business to showers and baths. Add in the hours for people who just love a long, calming soak, and you end up with some sky-high digits that are hard to overlook!  Now, having this in mind, it's no wonder we all want a bathroom that looks stylish and pleasant to be in. Having a bathroom that's in sync with your style and taste is of utmost importance. It offers you a safe haven to distress in and it also ties your house together, carrying your sense of interior design throughout and rounds everything up!  When renovating (or building) a bathroom, you probably already know the essentials you want. You've chosen a tub, a basin, cabinets that match, that perfect toilet bowl , and have probably decided on the colour scheme. That's all great, but how do you round up the room that rounds everything else up?  The key is alway

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Taps

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Although not that visible as the living room, the bathroom is one part of your home that you will use on a daily basis. So, it is really worth taking your time and try to find the right, most functional and appealing appliances. Whether you are renovating your whole bathroom, or you are simply refreshing some of the existing appliances, changing the bathroom tapware will make a lot of difference.  Although the look of the tap can play a huge role in the overall bathroom’s design and look, you should focus more on choosing a quality tap, one that can serve you for years to come. Understand the Several Types of Bathroom Taps Pillar Taps The first thing you need to know about these types of taps is that they are mainly present in traditional style bathrooms. They can come in pairs which means that there are two taps, one for hot and the other for cold water. These taps can be operated by a rotating handle or lever which is quite convenient. The last thing you should know is that these tap

Challenge Your Artistic Skills with Your Choice of Drawing Ink

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 Ink is a traditional, versatile medium developed around the world, from ancient cultures up to date, for different purposes such as writing, drawing and painting. In fine art, the term ‘pen and ink’ is used for a drawing technique that includes the use of black and other coloured inks applied to a support, most commonly paper, with a dip pen, brush, or modern marker pen. Drawing ink has a smooth liquid texture and is mainly used by fine artists, illustrators and calligraphers.   Ink is very often used for sketches, finished drawings, ink and wash paintings as well as book illustrations and more. Keep in mind that the paper used can affect the ink’s performance, if it’s too absorbent or too impermeable. Try to stick to watercolour paper, block printing paper, mixed media paper, and other papers stated for use with ink, so the ink can dry properly and not smear.  Types of Drawing Inks   Alcohol Based – Alcohol based inks dry very fast, they are acid-free and offer vibrant colours. This

Outdoor Lighting: Casting a Light on Factors That Influence the Buying Decision

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When it comes to illuminating your home on the outside, putting the same effort as illuminating it on the inside is paramount. According to exterior designers, the outdoor lights are as important as the indoors, so making sure you make the right choice is of vital importance. Not only do they look stylish and will make your outdoor area more appealing, but they are also great for providing a better vision at night especially to the entryway , walkways and pathways near your home. When it comes to looking for the right ones, there are some important things to take into account before making any final decision. Think about the Size Source:  ylighting.com Just like when choosing lighting fixtures for the inside of your home, outdoor lights also come in a range of sizes. When in the search for the right ones, exterior designers always recommend opting for bigger ones. However, this can mainly depend on the place where you plan to install the fixtures. For instance, when it com

What's All the Flush About? Reasons Why You'll Love Rimless Toilets

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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in our home. It's the place where your day usually starts end ends so it's worth to spend some money and time in order to decorate it right. When it comes to bathrooms, every detail matters. For most people, toilets are a one-off investment. They are an essential component of the bathroom but even though they are not considered as a design feature, today's modern ones are just that - a design statement that comes in a range of aesthetically pleasing styles. Speaking of toilet trends, rimless fixtures are the newest and the most popular design among people who look for both, style and functionality. Are you asking yourself: what is a rimless toilet? If you are, then let's discuss a little bit about this bathroom feature and its benefits.