Designer issue

So it seems that you people are catching my drift design-wise as well as these blog mini-makeovers are providing you some ideas, however I have to admit — I don’t have all the answers. I am really hitting a mental style block in my own home! normally I can walk into a space as well as picture the needed modifications ideal away. Which colour? No problem. material combos? I’ll provide you three options! general style direction? A piece of cake — it’s standard with a twist.

But I’m trying to make a few modifications at house as well as cannot, for the life of me, discover my muse. Each time I believe I’ve decided, I sleep on it as well as get up feeling like I requirement to begin once again as well as what was I believing anyway?

So if you don’t mind my self-indulgent musings, right here are some things on my tortured mind.

Saw this adorable bit night stand at Funk & Gruven A-Z in Belleville Ontario — do I requirement it? Bleached wood is hot ideal now, however I do already have a number of night stands …

This bit person was there as well — is he better? Am I going for bleached standard or worldwide eclectic these days?

Also, I can’t get sufficient of wing chairs just recently as well as this vintage version has all the ideal lines. It would have to be recovered, however I am not in a setting to select a material ideal now! I’m as well fragile.

I’ve seen these vintage white wine bottles around a great deal lately — I’ve even propped with them myself — however do I requirement this affordable one for $50 on Queen Street?

I saw this traditional breast of drawers in the window of L’Atelier on the weekend as well as covet it something terrible. however this is an affordable style blog, as well as I’m a budget plan type of guy, so in the window it need to stay. Where can I discover his affordable cousin?!

I likewise drooled a bit when I saw this antique Persian rug in a high-end shop last week. look at those colours! I understand it may seem a bit rock-band-stage-prop (with silk scarf connected to the microphone) however I see it casually thrown on a bare wood floor with just the ideal slender canopy bed as well as moody eco-friendly walls. Sorry, drooling again.

But that leads me to my next issue (which has nothing to make with a little budget) — what colour to paint? I’m believing English country or bottle green, however I’ve likewise entertained black (yes black), putty, grey-lilac … With so lots of motivations I don’t understand which to choose! If I were to go green, which one would you choose?

Saxon Green, Calke Green, or breakfast space Green?

And the bed! Sara snapped this less-than-flattering photo of me assembling the bed from Ikea on the weekend. (Note the elegant lamp sitting on floor.) now that it’s together, I’m not absolutely sure I want to stick with this vision! however ooooh that Persian rug would help.

They state that speaking your issues out is cathartic, however my tummy is now in knots. If you have any type of dazzling ideas, please assist me!

Why can’t I just online right here as well as be made with it?

Photo credits: 1-6. Michael Penney 7-9. Farrow & sphere paints 10. Michael Penney 11-13. equine farm in Upstate new York, G. P. Schafer Architect

Nintendo Wii managed Smarthome

An fascinating house Automation job utilizing the Nintendo Wii as an interface to the home…

“This is my Nintendo Wii managed wise Home. utilizing the Wii-Mote as well as my Nintendo Wii, I have an onscreen Flash individual interface that lets me manage the complying with elements of my home: Lights, Thermostat, security Camera, music Playback, cable DVR, as well as more.”

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Eclectic dining area

designers Richard Ouellette as well as Maxime Vandal brought in the big abstract painting by Jean-Pierre Lafrance to add colour as well as contrast in their all-white dining room. They likewise had their antique dining chairs reupholstered in a strong zebra print to add an unforeseen aspect to the space.

5 benefits OF AN AWNING FOR YOUR home

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Awnings provide your home with shade from the sun. You might want to shade your south facing windows or enhance your outdoor living space by installing an awning to cover your entire patio or deck. Solaris in Edmonton offers both fixed or retractable awnings. They share the benefits of this valuable home improvement:

1. increase your home’s functional living space.
An awning that covers your deck or patio will create a more comfortable and functional space for your family. An awning will provide good shade, so you won’t have to worry about sitting out in the hot sun and can stay outside if the weather brings a little rain. It will also help protect your patio furniture from the sun’s UV rays.

2. Awnings are available for every application.
Solaris can offer awning shade solutions for nearly every residential application. Whether you want to shade an entire wall, large porch or patio, a smaller or mid-sized patio or an individual window, they can provide and install the best product for your specific needs. regarding individual windows, they offer products that can be custom-fit to your windows and architecture and provide maximum shade too.

3. improve your home’s exterior aesthetics.
Both fixed and retractable awnings are available in a wide range of colours and styles and can be custom-made to fit your space. choose from more than 180 fabric choices for each of Solaris’ awnings and other style options that will compliment your home’s overall design and meet your needs for shade. For design ideas, check out the best retractable awning ideas.

4. Retractable awnings offer multiple options for shade.
Retractable awnings, whether motorized or manual, offer more options when it comes to shade preferences. On those hot sunny days, you can choose to have it fully extended to provide maximum shade. You can also retract your awning if you want a little sun, or to change up the amount of shade on your patio depending on the time of day. With a motorized awning, this can be done with the turn of a handle or by pushing a button.

5. Retractable awnings can be put away and protected in bad weather.
Install a retractable awning and you can retract it when heavy weather hits, ensuring it doesn’t get damaged by winter storms, strong winds and rain. Retracting your awning when it’s not in use will also prevent the fabric from fading and unnecessary strain on the frame.

Awnings in Edmonton

Solaris Canada provides awnings, screen rooms and Phantom retractable screens for your home or business. Their innovative products are both energy efficient and stylish. Not only do they offer top-quality products and expert installation, their service also includes yearly cleanings, check ups, warranty service and preventative maintenance packages. Solaris keeps your awnings and screens in top condition. increase your comfort and enjoyment of your home – visit their showroom today!

 

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Save On Your shower room Makeover

1. “Opt for a lot more cost-effective faucet finishes,” states Allison Trimble, general manager for Ginger’s bath Centre in Toronto. Chrome will show water areas however otherwise it’s a fantastic option as well as great deal more affordable than nickel.

2. “Choose a Toto toilet,” states home & house Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Dimma. “They are quiet, fantastic looking low flow as well as affordable. as well as they look fantastic in nearly any type of style of washroom.”

3. inspect to see if the products you want are offered with special buy at big-box stores. They have tiles as well as faucets that aren’t displayed on the showroom floor. For larger jobs or several bathrooms, try builddirect.com, a Vancouver supplier that ships budget-friendly reno materials worldwide.

4. “Pick one surface to truly focus your energy as well as dollars on,” advises home & house senior style Editor Erin Feasby. “If you splurge on a sensational material for the floor (natural stone, marble, complex mosaics, etc.), then you can get away with basic tiles on the walls (white 4 x 4 or train tiles, or larger stock tiles in less costly marble as well as stone from big-box stores). If you select the walls, even if it’s just one wall or a in-depth border, then you can stick with something a lot more downplayed on the floors.”

5. “I like to spend a lot more money on the countertop than the vanity,” states home & house style Editor Cameron MacNeil. “If you opt for a solid surface or stone countertop as well as a less costly cabinet, you can get an undermount sink, which always looks a lot more costly than an over-mount sink.”

6. try not to utilize white grout in the bathtub as well as shower area, considering that white always modifications colour as well as never modifications at the exact same time. A light gray or beige grout is best as well as adds a bit of contrast to the tile.

7. discover fantastic towel bars as well as tissue paper holders at huge box stores. They don’t have to match your faucets exactly, however they must ideally be the exact same finish.

8. “Invest in a high quality thermostatic valve for your shower, as well as save money on tiles,” states Michael Phillips, president of coordinated kitchen area & bath in Vancouver. When it pertains to functionality, water temperature as well as pressure are what count.

9. “Keep plumbing as close to its original place as possible if you’re reconfiguring the space,” states Barb Purdy, a Toronto-based designer. “If you have to move one item, sinks are normally the cheapest.”

10. “Avoid moving your toilet,” suggests Michael Upshall, owner of Probuilt by Michael Upshall. “It’s the most labour-intensive as well as costly fixture to move.”

Retrotouch launches new Touch & Remote Light switches and Sockets

often times the great new tech we cover on Automated home is ideal for new builds, but not always easy to install in an existing property.

This new range of remote control switches from Retrotouch promises to install easily into existing homes using the cables that are already in the wall. The retrofit glass fronted switches are available in a range of colours all with matching mains, TV and phone sockets etc.  check out all the details and the links after the jump.

“Retrotouch launches the RTS2000 range of Touch and Remote light switches and sockets in a stylish glass finish – The range fits a gap in the market for an affordable entry into the home automation market, with designs to suit both modern and classic interiors alike.  A mini remote control comes with each product, giving control from the comfort of your bed or sofa.  RTS2000 range of products can be used by the gadget minded or somebody with accessible needs. giving the user the power to control their lighting the way they want, using the advanced features or just using the simple controls the range offers.

Range consists of RTS2020 Touch & Remote Light switches, RTS2030 Touch & Remote Dimmer light switches, RTS2005 Mechanical Rocker light switches, with matching single, double plug socket, multifunction plug sockets, audio & video sockets, TV sockets and phone sockets. The range is fully stocked to fit the needs of the most discerning customer.  The Retrotouch range can be used with all major household lighting including: spot lights, ceiling lights, wall lamps, chandelier lights, pendant lights and most importantly can be used with low voltage, LED, energy saving light bulbs up to 800 watts per gang.

Retrotouch products are retrofit and can be installed in any home within minutes, without the need for extensive building works or expensive electrical rewiring.  available in a variety of finishes and colours all with glass front panel; available in Black, White, Blue & Salmon Pink, with a chrome trim, the look is sure to appeal.

The new RTS2000 range allows its users to have complete control over all lighting in the home using the optional master scene remote, changing the mood and ambiance of a room in an instant.  The scene remote allows users to save up to 6 Scene settings, which, once preset, can be activated at the touch of a button.  For example, a scene can be set for when you leave the house at night, i.e. the landing downstairs, upstairs and bedroom room lights stay on and all the other lights off. At the touch of a button, all the other lights that you may have on, turn off and the lights set to the preset scene stay on.  The retrofit nature of the products enables customers to start small and add over time to meet their budgets or time schedules.”

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KNXDroid Brings KNX home Automation to Android users

We’ve had an email from the developers of a new Android app for KNX/EIB control – KNXDroid – a client that connects to the bus through KNXNet/IP gateway using the phone’s WiFi or 3G connection.  The user can enter manually the KNXNet/IP gateway or have the application find it itself with the “Auto discovery” feature…

“KNXDroid is a new KNX client for android. using KNXDroid you can monitor & control your local KNX installation.  KNXDroid is using the phone WiFi/3G to connect to the KNX bus by means of KNXNet/IP gateway so there is no need for PC to be in the middle.  KNXDroid consists of 2 main parts:

1. monitor – in this part the application displays all the knx messages from the bus and all the information related to those messages. the user can also control the size of the monitor (i.e. how lots of messages to display). each message will display also the “context” information, i.e. “The light turned on” or “Temperature set to 25 degress”.

2. control – the most important! in this part the user can control the configured devices. The devices can be grouped into folders (i.e. folder for a certain Room, folder for all lights etc.) and then control the devices inside that folder. each device in the folder will also display its current status and in click will open the corresponding control dialog.

KNXDroid has stunning and intuitive user interface. Lying on the sofa and dimming the light down has never been much easier and it’s available now at the introductory price of $9.99″

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Back From The Grave!

This just in: the Ikea gods have heard my prayers as well as resurrected the dearly departed Hemnes four-poster bed! After my blog publish griping about discontinuing that which I love, Ikea just got in touch as well as informed me about the new Edland bed. It’s so new, it’s not even up on the Ikea website yet. phone call your regional Ikea to inspect their stock. It’s just like the Hemnes, however now is available in a fresh white shade. They’ve done the painting for you!

And for all those penny-pinchers out there, the new Edland is $20 cheaper (only $370 for a queen) than the Hemnes was. now that’s recession-busting at its finest! Ikea — I heart you.

Style up your new four-poster with some gauzy panels.

Ikea Lill curtains ($7 for a pair) are an affordable option.
 

Add striking bed linen such as this queen set from Sears ($143!) with a super-affordable wool blanket ($70 for a twin) from MacAusland’s Woolen Mills to keep at your toes for chilly nights.

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Home Scents

The chilly air is forcing me to start closing windows and has sent me digging out the candles to cosy up my house for the fall. In addition to the white votives I toss down on my dining table, I am also trying something new this fall. Late to the party on this one, I know, but I just tried a home perfume diffuser for the first time. I have to say I never really understood those things until now. I love it! No more wondering, as I drive away from the house, if I remembered to blow out that candle or not!

The one that has been making my house smell like heaven over the last week is the new scent from L’Occitane en Provence, Fig Tree Leaf. Its bottle is inspired by old ink wells used by school children and all of L’Occitane’s products are inspired by the landscape of Provence. I have never been to Provence, but if this is how it smells, I think I would be inclined to never leave…

The home Perfumes are available in Fig Tree Leaf, Provencal Landscape, Verbena and Candied Fruits.

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3 excellent reasons TO set up AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

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Lawn care can be a major commitment. From mowing, fertilizing, weed manage as well as watering, it can feel like a genuine chore. getting as well as preserving a yard shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, as well as it doesn’t have to. Installing an irrigation system can make the task much simpler as well as provide you a lush, eco-friendly lawn.

Kai Shang garden as well as Landscaping in Coquitlam offer landscaping services including lawn irrigation systems.  They share three reasons why an irrigation system might be the best option for you:

Set a routine as well as not concern about it
The finest time to water your landscaping is early in the morning or in the evening. It can be difficult to change a routine to make sure you’re watering at the best time with the best amount. depending upon the irrigation system, you can set an automated routine to water when you requirement it. It likewise implies that you don’t have to concern when you spend time away from house on vacation. It likewise implies you can water at the accurate enabled time if your neighborhood has issued water restrictions. If your life is as well hectic to stay with a stiff schedule, delight in the flexibility as well as versatility an irrigation system can provide you.

Be water efficient
When you set up an irrigation system, you can be sure that the water is targeted precisely where it needs to be. By only watering precisely where it needs at the best time it will assist decrease your water usage as well as assist decrease your bill. Be much more targeted in your watering as well as you will reap the benefits of being much more efficient. It’s simple to feel great about making environmentally friendly decisions when it assists your purse as well.

The amount of water makes a difference
While a great deal of people believe that watering just implies dousing the area in water, there’s much more to it than that. If you water a yard as well quickly, the water can’t get absorbed as well as it just runs off, wasting money. Overwatering can likewise drown your yard which triggers it to die. It can be difficult to figure out exactly how much or exactly how bit your yard needs. With an irrigation system, you can control exactly how much your yard gets, as well as when.

Landscapers in Coquitlam

Kai Shang garden as well as Landscaping pride themselves on saving you time, energy, as well as money with their effective service. Their belief in not cutting corners as well as exceeding client expectations makes them an simple option when it concerns your landscaping needs. Whether you requirement full landscape services, yard care, or an irrigation system, they can help.

Reach out to Kai Shang garden as well as Landscaping today.

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