Archive for September, 2011

Bathroom is a place for comfort, relaxation and refreshment. The stylizing of a bathroom needs to be done with extra care and dedication. Here are a few bathroom décor tips that might turn your dilapidated shabby bathroom into a shiny comfort zone.

In order to stylize the walls of your bathroom it would be great if you perch the combination of designed and plain colored tiles on all the walls. Similar patterned tiles must be used in bathtub and sink area also. You can opt for the traditional yet soothing look if you cover you bathroom with white marbles, white basin and other bathroom fixtures.

But if you want to go for theme bathroom then choose lavender or purple and using some lavender oil in the bathtub water would be even better. Eco sustainable bathrooms could be created if you use bamboo matt, bamboo shelves and closets. Elegant paintings could be set in the bathroom to give it a complete classy look.

If you are one of them who love having guest around you and they keep coming for your impeccable hospitality, then guest room is one of the most important rooms in your house. You want your guest to feel warm and welcome, so you would ensure that they are comfortable when they visit.

Opt for a nice firm mattress none of those old soggy ones for the guestroom bed; if you are on a tight budget do go for the air mattresses. They are quite comfortable and can be placed just anywhere. Apart from that add beautiful bed linens, curtains and other comfortable items that will not only jazz up the room but also make a comfortable stay for the guest.

Place a side table and an arm chair for the guest to rest, and also a light with good lightning should be kept, incase they feel like a light reading. A full size mirror will also be a life saver for them, if attached to the cupboard which you have cleared for them to keep their clothes and other belongings. Make the room more beautiful by placing a bowlful of potpourri, they not only look nice, but also freshen up the room with a fragrance. Place a few fresh flowers in a beautiful vase on the side table of the bed, it won’t only make the room bright but also make your guest smile, and that’s what makes all your efforts worthwhile.

Want to give your little angel a nice surprise and make her feel special? Well, you can decorate the room with Barbie theme or Disney theme and make her feel like a princess. Nothing can be better than seeing your princess face light up with smile after she finds her room totally changed. The first thing to bring in the room is a castle bed or a canopy bed.

The bed will add a royal touch to the atmosphere of the room. Next the bed sheets, window drapes, curtains and covers should have the pink color of various shades. The designs should go well with the theme of the room.

Drapes of light pink shade will look wonderful on a castle bed. Your kid will feel comfortable and safe sleeping there. Now, bring one or two furniture sets like a table or shelf which has a vintage look. Finally paint the room with bright vibrant colors and place some nice wall hangings on the wall. A collage of your daughter’s pictures framed on the wall will look excellent and she will feel like a princess.

Are your cushion covers stained? You must be wondering how to remove them. You need not to worry as here are some of the useful tips to get rid of those unwanted stains on your cushion covers. You can get enzyme satin removers from your nearest grocery stores. You have to apply the enzyme stain remover directly to the stain and leave it on the stain for 15-30 minutes before washing it with water.

One of the homely tips to remove stain is to apply white distilled vinegar on the stains. Vinegar is readily available and at the same time it is also safe to be used on different colors and materials. You can also make a solution of laundry detergent, distilled white vinegar and water. You have to apply this solution on the stain for 5-10 minutes before washing it with fresh water.

Cat hair on your couch, sofa and beds and on other furniture not only makes your home unclean but it has some harmful health risks also. So remove all the cat hairs from your furniture by following a few sensible tips. First of all use the brush portion of your vacuum cleaner to brush the hairs on couch gently so that these get easily cleaned up.

Then attach the hose tube with your vacuum cleaner and clean every part of the cushions of your couch. There are a number of cleaners in the market like magic hair remover, hair remover sponge, sticky sheet and many more that help in removing pet hairs from sofas and couches.

Air filters could help you a big deal in removing cat hairs from your favorite furniture. In order to prevent cat hair to get to the surface of couch, you must run the air filter once a day on a regular basis.

If you plan to install a cabinet in your kitchen then be prepared to take proper care of it. It occupies a larger space compared to the stoves and dishwashers and thus is prone to get affected by dirt and elements which can degrade its quality. If you wish to maintain the look of your cabinet for a very long time then use a clean cloth to wipe it regularly. People tend to ignore the cabinets while cleaning the kitchen space; this must not be practiced.

Caustic and abrasive products which are available in the market for cleaning should be avoided. These can harm your cabinets, especially the wooden ones. Using detergent with warm water to clean cabinets made up of aluminium is the best pick. Keep the doors and drawers of your kitchen cabinet closed properly when not in use. Do not ignore if a part of your cabinet is damaged; repair it as soon as you discover it.