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Here's ten quick and easy ideas to putthoseold buttons to use. For most projects, you will need a tubeofcraft glue, and hardware from your local craft supply shop,oritems found at your local mart in the craft section.IDEAS FOR MINI, SMALL OR MEDIUM SIZED BUTTONS:1) Game Piece Mini Button Pins. Use small buttons to createminimosaics or small flowers on a poker chip or used domino.Holdtogether with craft glue., Once dry, and glue a "brooch pin" ontheback and you have a neat craft idea.2) Picture frames: Transform any boring picture frame intosomethingwonderful by gluing mini buttons all around the edges.(This worksbest with flat surface photo frames.) These make greatgifts, frompearl buttons looking wonderful in a designer room, tocolorfulrainbow frames working as a "get well soon" gift.3) Personalized Gift Tags: Use cardboard to cut out tag shapes,orbuy the large price tags at your local office supply store.Oncedecorated with markers, crayons, paints, or decoupage withpaper.Finalize by gluing mini buttons in the initials or firstnameletter of the person you are giving a gift to. This looksadorableand is a great way to use your buttons up.4) Makeup Mirror Gift: Old makeup or powder compacts can becleaned,(soaked in hot water to remove metal inserts) then smallbuttonsglued all over for a unique gift idea. These serve as tinyjewelrycases, cash boxes, vitamin containers, or treasure boxesand makegreat stocking stuffers or novelty gift ideas.5) Button Necklace: Mini buttons can be woven together in andoutusing thin gauge translucent crafting wire or clear fishingstringmedium weight to make a functional necklace.IDEAS FOR LARGE TO JUMBO SIZED BUTTONS:6)Dog Tag Identifier: Use a large button with a flat servicetodecoupage your dog's name and phone number onto a button (avoidthehole area). Apply many coats of clear sealer, and when dry, sewthebutton onto the top of your dog's collar. Even if your doglosesthe tags from the lower loop, the button will stay atop thecollar,and provide valuable information if the dog becomes lost. Ifyouhave to wash the collar, hand wash gently and avoid soakingthebutton area for long periods of time.7) Greeting Cards: Use jumbo, extremely large buttons thatareunique, vintage or colorful, and glue on the front of ahandmadecard. Use them as center of your artwork, for example, alargeyellow button is the sun, a large black button is the centerof asunflower, or a large brown button is an owl's head. Theymakeinteresting mixed media components in your work.8) Pendant from Large Buttons: Jumbo or large buttons whichareunique in design can be adorned with a bale glued on withcraftglue. They make lovely pendants. Alternative: Layer buttonsandglue together, for a unique layered pendant look!9) Key Fob with Buttons: Remove the ring from an old key chain,oracquire key chain rings for this project. Find some highstrengthcord such as hemp, or colored plastic cord. Thread the cordthoughthe large button holes (Criss-cross the cord if using fourholebutton), then braid it. Your braid should be 3" or more inlength.Attach with knots onto the ring. It will make a prettyandsimplistic key chain or gift idea.10) Button Magnet Gifts: Using small magnets, attach to backsofbuttons with craft glue. Allow to dry and assemble into setsofsix. Find medium weight cardboard to use for gift packagebacking.Mount buttons onto the cardboard backing as this is yourgiftdisplay. Cover with cloth or wrap with newspaper and thesemakegreat gift sets.

Perfect gift-wrapping forchildren'sgifts!This is a great way to recycle clear plastic soda or waterbottlesinstead of a using gift bag. For a fun idea, mail the bottlewith agift or party invitation inside.For each gift bottle you will need:- A clean 2-liter clear soda bottle- Craft knife (or a box knife)- Acrylic paint, permanent markers or stickers- Curly ribbon or raffia- 1 1/2-inch wide ribbon or torn fabric, optionalUse the knife to cut a slit in the bottle that is large enoughtosqueeze your gifts inside. You may need a bit of patience togetyour gifts inside the bottle. It's going to be a tightfit!Decorate the bottle!For a baby shower gift, you might paint hearts, lambs, babybottles,or any other baby items. For little boys, you might addcars,trucks, blocks or some sports related pictures.If you need it quick, just add some stickers and usepermanentmarkers to decorate.Attach curly ribbon to the top. You can use the ribbon for a bowontop to hide the cap or just cover the cap with the wide ribbonandtie the curly ribbon around it.Before you think about reusing plastic water bottles, firstthinkabout ways you can reduce the use of them in the first place.Forexample, instead of buying bottled water, you could filteryourwater instead, and carry a reusable stainless-steel canteenwithyou on-the go. If you must buy bottled water, however,beforethrowing those used plastic bottles into the recycling bin,you maywant to first think about ways you can reuse them. Here arejust afew suggestions.Make your own Holiday DecorationsHoliday decorations can be expensive. Between streamers,banners,Christmas ornaments, and Halloween displays, the cost addsup.Instead of taking the recycling bin out to the curb this year,youcan use the empty water and soda bottles and cans to make yourowndecorations. Water bottles have been used before to makeChristmasangels, tree ornaments, Easter baskets and much more.Instructionsfor these crafts can easily be found on the web. Allyou have to dois type the idea into a search engine and see whatresults popup.Reuse Them for Educational PurposesWater bottles can also be used for school science projects.Makeyour own plastic bottle tornado or ocean display. You canevenbuild and house your own ant farm inside of a plastic bottle asahobby. A plastic bottle rain gauge makes a great tool foranyscientific study on weather. If you're a parent who wouldnormallythrow your old bottles into the recycling bin, save themfor yourchildren's educational use instead.Kids Arts and Crafts Projects - Bottled WaterWhen your kids want a break from educational experiments, theycanstill use old bottles for arts and craft projects, such asplasticbottle animals, dolls and noise makers. Fill old literbottles withsand, and create a miniature bowling alley in yourgarage oroutside on your driveway. Why buy your kids a toy cellphone, whenyou can string two plastic bottles together to create anold-styletelephone?Practical Everyday Items Made from Empty Water BottlesIf you're not in to crafty projects, you can reuse old waterbottlesfor practical, everyday purposes. Make your own ice packforinjuries. A plastic bottle funnel can be put to use in thekitchen.You could even made a pool raft using an abundance of oldbottles, afishing net and painted plywood.

A composite front door is an energysaving,well-insulated addition to any home's entry; a double glazedwindowwill also save a considerable amount if it is replacing anoldfashioned window. In both cases these improvements willalsoupgrade the look of the home. While there would be aninitiallayout of money to get these home improvements done therewouldalso be considerable savings over time on energy bills.Heating andcooling costs would be reduced with either one of thesechoices.That said, one has to consider a few factors beforedeciding whichone of these improvements would be the best for hisownsituation.Consider what will be replacedOne needs to take into account the existing door and windowbeforedeciding which to replace. If the door is newer, but notacomposite door it may not have a great energy rating but itwilloften be better than an older window at keeping the heat in andtheelements out. The same is true in reverse. One might wishtoconsider choosing the older of the two to make the replacement.Asingle glazed window is horribly inefficient and for thatreasonthis might also be the first choice for replacement. Oneshouldcarefully consider what already exists before he or she makesadecision. Check for cracks in the door or window as well asforcracks in the frames around them. One should considerreplacingwindows with broken panes if the door is intact or inbetter shape.A door with cracks in the wood, with a shoddilyreplaced window orone that is in general disrepair when compared tothe window shouldalso be considered the first choice forreplacement.Consider Problem AreasIf the curtains around your window are moving with the wind, orifdrafts are coming in around the door then the one that is theworstoffender should be replaced as soon as possible. If the doorisopened very often then it may be better to worry more aboutthewindow as this opening and closing is a big energy zap. Althoughitwould be ideal to replace each if both are problematic it isstillgoing to be a big energy and therefore money saver to atleastreplace one window or the door.Choose CarefullyIf all conditions are equal, then it becomes a matter of whichtochoose to save the most and to do the most to improve the lookofthe home. In most cases, replacing the window with one thathasdouble glazing will be a better choice for saving. Whileacomposite door is a real money saver, having an older window canbesuch a serious drain that it should be the first projecttoconsider. To have a drafty lounge which should be a warm andtoastyplace to relax is simply unacceptable, especially when a newdoubleglazed window can remedy that situation.

Closets that are old can really affecttheentire look of your home especially if they are in your bathroomorbedroom or hallway. If a closet is not a decorative piece theycanalso look tatty. However, closets can be attractive andfunctionalif you install sliding doors. These doors come in anarray ofdifferent styles and colors. For instance in your diningarea youcould have closets that are made from a wood finish whichwill giveoff a warm feeling as well as blend in with the rest ofthefurnishings.However there are several wonderful ideas that are alsointerestingwhen it comes to closet doors ideas. Instead of actuallyinstallingdoors one can hang some curtains instead. The curtainscan be madefrom beads or jewelry or one could hang vertical blindson theclosets. For instance in a bedroom or lounge area verticalblindhung in closets as opposed to doors give an illusion of awindowbeing there.Beaded hangings are also very attractive and popular as theyareultra modern and they come in many different designs andareexceptionally colorful. Then there are also mirrored closetdoorswhich can extend from the ceiling to the floor. These typesofdoors look great in small rooms as the mirrors reflectlight-givingthe room a brighter look. If you are not mad abouthaving such bigmirrors then you can set smaller mirrors in themiddle of the doorswhich will add texture.If you don't have a huge room, the closet doors can be ofhelp.Install closet doors with mirrors and the mirroring effectwillgive you a sense of space. You can install mirrors in any kindofcloset door. You can choose between half length mirrors orfulllength mirrors to achieve your desired outcome.Another option is sliding closet doors, which offer afantasticrange of colors and designs such as checkerboard, stripesand otherdesigns. There are also many different textures to choosefrom andyou can choose multiple sliding panels which offermoreconvenience. Included are Asian geometric sliding doors if youwanta touch of orient.

If you are looking for a great rainydayactivity for your children, you can stop looking after youfoundsome old magazines and newspapers. Although most people justthrowthem away or take them to a recycling center, newspapersandmagazines can actually be used to make a selection ofinterestingprojects. Here are some great suggestions that will helpyou getstarted on some paper projects. Of course, when you'vestartedmaking your craft you may be inspired with some ideas ofyourown.Activities Using Paper MacheThere are a number of different ways you can make a paper machefromold newspaper. Even if small children that they can use pathspapermethod is quite effective. Start by producing a paper machepaste offlour and water. Simply use a combination of two partswater and onepart flour as well, and two to three tablespoons ofsalt, until themixture has the consistency you like pudding. Tocover the tablewith a drop cloth or vinyl table cloth, and offeryour child an oldshirt or apron to wear. Then, the tears of oldnewspapers into longthin strips. Give your child a collection ofold cereal boxes,cardboard toilet paper or paper towel tubes, orjust about any othersmall cardboard containers. Tell your child todip the strip ofpaper into a paste, eliminating the extra pastausing their fingers,and put it in their projects. Depending ontheir mood, they can makeanimals, space ships, houses, or almostanything else. Place on asheet of wax paper and allow time to dry.When they have dried craftyour child can paint them with paintcraft projects. Took somephotos of your child's creations andexhibitions, and pictureframes.Paper Cheerleading Pom-PomIf your child enjoys pretending she was a cheerleader, make himsomepom-pom cheap. Just lay a few pieces of paper on a flatsurface.Then, use a good sharp pair of scissors to cut the paperinto stripsabout half an inch wide, and keep the strip isconnected along oneedge. Cut the strips an amount sufficient tomake two forms ofpom-poms full. Then, roll up this paper, makesthe handle from theside cut. Make a handle by a winding structureof masking tapeacross the handle. If you want, you may evenWednesday attach somestrings to grip loop. Be sure to take lots ofphotos of your littlecheerleader move, because when it isdisplayed in a frame thesepictures would be very valuable.Hand Built PaperYour children can not only have a good time making homemadepaper,but also learn from it. You should make sure you help withthiscraft because you will have to use a blender. To make pulp,youwill need to have a collection of paper are used, suchasnewspapers, clean toilet or facial tissue, or coloredconstructionpaper. You can also add some sturdiness and strength tothe paperby adding some fiber dryer clean. Put in blender aftertearingpaper into manageable pieces. Pour the water and let themixturesoak for about fifteen minutes. Then, use a blender to formaslurry mixture. Place a piece of window screen material cost overabowl, holding it with a rubber band. After that, pour themixtureover the paper container display closed, giving enough timefor thewater to flow into the container. Allow the paper to dry andthenslice into the size and shape you want. You can use this paperforwrapping, crafts, or to make some pretty good photos for usematsand photo frames.If you have a few extra newspapers lying around, use them rightawaywith all these crafts

The pinnacle of any childhood fantasy isaglorious treehouse. To a young child it is a fortress in theskyand a fantasy paradise that will keep them safe from monsters,turnthem into a mythical creature or act as the launch controlmodulefor a very dangerous mission to space. It is, for any childthat isfortunate enough to have one, one of the greatest gifts aparentcan give.If you are willing to make their dream's come true, there are afewthings to firstly consider; do you want it to be a playhousetohold all their friends or just a little den to read books in.Howhigh will it be? How good are you're DIY skills? But most ofall,what does the child want? You will obviously need atree,preferably a big one, on your own property and away from thepubliceye. It won't have to support the whole tree house, but itwillreduce the amount of supports you need.If you don't have your own tools, borrow some off a friendorrelative, if you don't know how to use them, borrow your friendorrelative. Plan your design, take into account the size and shapeofthe tree then sketch out a floor plan and work out the lengthsyouwant to work with. The biggest and strongest pieces ofmaterialshould be made up of your base; a base frame will serve asthereference to the rest of your measurements if they end updifferingfrom your design. Don't fully assemble the base on thegroundthough as you need to fit it around your tree.Assemble your base on the floor then cut appropriate supportbeamsto hold it up in the tree. From each support beam attachtwofurther lengths of wood to create a right angle triangle. Bearinmind the higher you want the tree house, the harder it is tobuild,let alone the more dangerous it is. From each end of thesupport,attach two lengths of wood which also bolt on to the treeat a 45degree angle. This is to give the house strength and supporttheweight. If you are building a particularly large treehouse orwantto support a lot of weight, consider adding externalsupportcolumns.While you're building it, it is often easier to use ropes tosecurethings in place while you adjust their position, whenyou'recertain nail them in place. If you feel the structure isstill alittle unstable you can add some diagonal cross bracingwhichshould do the trick. Sand down any rough areas of wood unlessyouwant to spend hours pulling splinters out of fingers and useaprotective coat so it will stand the test of time. Once the woodisprotected, feel free to paint it but be aware that thiswilldeteriorate with age and could need repainting every few yearstoavoid looking shoddy.Your standard tree house consists of four walls, a roof and aladderbut it's not a great deal more work to add a little luxury,someplastic windows or blinds add a homely touch and can keep itwarmenough for use in the winter. Depending on the height you havebuiltit at, you could, relatively cheaply, add a slide whichdoubles upas a nice safe exit for kids. Things like swings andrope bridgescan add a lot of force so be careful where you attachthem. If youare going to add electricity it might be worthconsulting anelectrician as running cables outdoors is risky andattaching themto a flammable building is even more risky. Whenit's finished giveyour children a quick run down on the 'no-no's'and then sit backand wait for the 'parent-of-the-yearaward'.

There are many reasons for growing plantsingarden containers, flower pots and planters. An obvious one isifyou are growing exotic plants that can be placed outdoors insummerin a location that suits each plant, and then taken indoorsor intoa more shaded spot in the fall and winter. They are alsoveryconvenient for people who live in mobile homes.People who rent their homes and tend to move around with theirjobcan grow their own plants that can move with them. Plants growningarden containers are portable, and to many people this isbigadvantage. Not only that, but you arrange your garden as youpleaserather than the plants being in fixed positions. Usingcontainersand flower pots it is possible to plant a whole gardenthat can berearranged to suit the flowering patterns of theplants.No more bare patches in spring due to some plants flowering late,orin summer when the short-lived flowers die off quicker thantheirlonger lasting or hardier cousins. You can fill in the barepatcheswith new pots or planters, and arrange the colors to suityourpreference. You can decorate your veranda or patio with theflowersthat are in season, and are not restricted to the same onesall yearround.While this all sounds like a very good reason for using nothingbutpots and planters, there are certain aspects using them thathaveto be considered. Potted plants are totally depended on youfortheir water and nutrition. Their root growth is restricted andyouhave to know which plants are suitable for this typeofenvironment. You should also consider the overall look ofyourgarden and the shape and color of your pots and planters.First the plants. Pots are restrictive and the size will dependonthe requirements of the plants. Ferns, for example, growbetterwhen the root system is crowded whereas roses prefer a bitmorespace in which to grow, especially climbing varieties. Treespreferlarge pots, and the larger garden tubs would be moreappropriatefor the larger varieties.The same is true of shrubs and larger perennials such ashydrangeas.You can start these off in smaller pots, and graduallyincreases thesize as they grow. Bulbs can be grown in planters,about two tothree bulb widths apart, though the fall bulbs willneed someexposure to the frost since they need a low temperaturefor a strongroot growth.Annuals are ideal for color, especially if you get a lot of frostinthe winter, and they can be replaced each year. If you plantthemfairly close together in garden containers or planters, youcandesign a lovely looking garden, or a fine display for apatio.Planters are available in a wide range of colors and shapes,andcan be made of concrete cast into a variety of shapes or stainedorpainted wood to suit their surroundings.Many people use containers for window ledges and balconies, andifyou have decking, then deck rail planters are an attractivemeansof hanging plants from the handrails. Many people prefer thelookof natural terracotta, but keep in mind that earthenware potsandplanters dry out very quickly, and so need a lot of watering.Theplastic equivalents are much more practical, if notasattractive.Garden containers, flower pots and planters are an attractiveandvery practical way of decorating your garden, patioorconservatory, and a little bit of imagination can workwonders.They also provide a very practical means of planting forthose thatlike to frequently rearrange their garden, or are oftenon themove.

Finding great living room furniture thatalsohelps conserve or best use your available space can bechallengingeven when you have plenty of room to work with. Imagineif you havesmall, one-bedroom or a studio apartment. Whatconsiderationsshould you have when choosing your end tables orsofas? You willneed to think about the layout of the apartment, thestyle offurniture, what purposes you will need each piece to meet,and theoverall composition of the furniture sets in the space. Ifyou needhelp choosing furniture for living room or your mainapartmentspace, then read on.Apartment LayoutThe first part of your furnishing equation will be determined bythelayout of your apartment. Naturally, with smaller apartmentslikeone-bed rooms or studios, you will not be able to have anenormoussectional - unless you want it to be the only piece offurniture inyour space. The pieces of living room furniture youchoose should bepicked on the basis of your apartment layout. Agood rule whendealing with smaller dwellings is to start in thekitchen area andspread out. Often the kitchen (or kitchenette) isa part of mainliving space.Why start with the kitchen? Well, in most cases, this area willhavea lot to do with how the rest of your seating is situated. Inverysmall studio apartments, you will probably pick smaller roundtable,particularly those bistro styles that are counter height andcomewith stools to match. You should choose round tables sincethey areeasier to move around when you have limited clearance.Square andrectangular tables may be useful since they mayaccommodate morepeople, but you should determine if they can bemoved against thewall to open up more space.Style of FurnitureAs you can maybe tell, the style of living room furniture youchoosewill be determined by how your apartment is set up. You willquicklybe able to tell if certain coffee tables or chairs will fitwhen youtake an account of the space. So what style of furnitureshould youchoose? Now, this is entirely a matter of taste andbudget. If youwant a leather sofa sectional, then are you preparedto buy one?What about a leather ottoman too? Better yet, is whattype of livingroom furniture will be accommodated properly whilealso meeting yourpersonal preferences? Think about this processlong and hard.A modern or contemporary look to your coffee table might makeiteasier to incorporate different pieces when you have to picklivingroom furniture based more on its use of space than anyotherconsiderations.To sum up, it is true that there is nothing you can do abouttheactual size of the living space you have, but surely therearethings you can do to better utilize what you have. You mayfindyour room looks totally different only after a feweasychanges.

The most essential and important aspect ofyourbedroom includes your bed and bedroom wardrobe. Wardrobes giveyouextra storage capacity in your rooms without making anyseriousalterations to your home. However, a few things need to betakeninto consideration while choosing a bedroom wardrobe.Choosing an Appropriate WardrobeBedroom wardrobe is quite indispensable as home furniture. Ithasmany functions besides storing clothes and accessories. Therearemany varieties of wardrobes with different styles and prices.Infact, your bedroom is incomplete without a good wardrobe. Therearequite a few things to consider before you choose abedroomwardrobe. The first and foremost thing is the amount ofspaceavailable to fit in your wardrobe.If your bedroom is quite large, it can accommodate a walkinwardrobe with ample space. These wardrobes have a chest ofdrawerswhere you can store ties, socks, shoes and otheraccessoriesseparately. Some of the wardrobes have many options likeshelvesthat can be pulled out, pull out rails for trousers,automaticlights on the wardrobe doors and so forth.The storage capacity of the bedroom wardrobe should alsobeconsidered while purchasing one. Some wardrobes haveexcellentstorage capacities like separate sections to store winterandsummer clothes, long spaces to store beautiful evening gownsandsuits. Wardrobes also include spaces to store hats, bagsandsuitcases.Choosing an appropriate position for your bedroom wardrobeisanother important aspect that adds to the decor of yourroom.Wardrobes with pull down hangers are also handy as you caneasilypull down the hangers with handles to your height to takeyourclothes.Other bedroom furniture includes bedside cabinets and storagebedsbut this furniture cannot be used for storing clothes whicharerequired for day to day use. It may include one or two drawersandis not specifically designed to hold clothes. This is exactlythereason why most of the people prefer wardrobes which provideamplestorage facilities.Wardrobes of Different Shapes and SizesBedroom wardrobe is available in different shapes and sizes.Thereare wardrobes with double doors, three doors and four doors.Thesewardrobes can be customized according to individualpreferences.Some of the various styles of wardrobes include slidingandfitted.With a number of bedroom wardrobe manufacturers available intheonline directories, you can easily choose appropriatefurniturethat suits your room as well as requirement. There aremore than athousand varieties of luxurious pieces of furniture thatcan add tothe décor of your room. But it is important to choose awardrobethat fulfills your storage requirements.With options galore, choosing a perfect wardrobe can be doneeasilyif you consider the few important tips mentioned above. Aflawlesswardrobe should appear compact and sleek in addition tobeingspacious inside.

When it comes to decorating your home themainfocus should be the living room. The living room is themaingathering area and therefore the highlight of every home. Yourgoalshould be to want your living room to be accepting of visitorsandnot too stand off-ish. This is where friends and family cometosocialize and enjoy each others company. Why not make itacomfortable and inviting living room.The first thing to consider when beginning such a project istheamount of natural lighting and the atmosphere you would liketocreate with the color of the walls. If you would like asoothingand relaxing atmosphere a darker tone would be suitable.Whereas ifyou would prefer a more bright and lively atmosphere alight orvibrant tone will do wonders.Now take a step back and try to picture where you would like toseethe furniture. Look at your walls and choose a pattern or colororeven wood type that coordinates well with the color orcolorsyou've chosen. Try to picture a seating area which forcespeople toface each other. This way it creates a scene thatencourages everyone to interact and enjoy each others company more.When everythingis simply facing the television, for example, theroom becomessimply a small theater full of zombies and couchpotatoes.Tables and lighting should be your next concern. I for one prefertohave one kind of table or another readily available fromnearlyevery seat in the room. As well as personal lighting. Thiswayevery one can be as comfortable as they wish. Not everybody cangothis route and they don't have to. The perfect placement of justacouple pieces can make all the difference in the world.Once you have all of the major components in place it is timetoreally have fun. It is time to add your special personal touchwithvarious decorations throughout the room. For the walls you canhangpictures, sconces, trophies, or any number of availablewallhangings. You can now also add some little trinkets,figurines,bowls, or any number of other decorative items. Justremember, asin most scenarios, less is more. Try to hold off fromhaving toomany items around because then it begins to lookcluttered. So keepit simple and you'll be much happier with theoverall appearanceand flow of your now newly decorated living room.Enjoy!

Floor tile decoration is a part ofinteriordesign to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your house oroffice.Beautifully done up interiors are no longer restricted tojust theliving room; they pretty significantly extended to theentirehouse. This work has become more exciting. A wide rangeofattractive tiles can greatly contribute to enriching thecompleteinterior decorating experience for any space.The use of designer tiles on the floors or on the walls andceilingshas brought competition in the tile market to give choicesinfinishes, textures, size, type, and base materials. They alsoallowyou to have the variety not only the appearances and lookfrom thelocation but also with the budget. Therefore it has becomeeasy todecorate your home or offices with smart choices,innovativetechniques and creative applications and combinations.Now variousand original looking decor is possible to suit thetaste and needsof anyone.The application of various tiles are possible now for theinterioras well as for the exterior of residences, offices, clubs,hotelscolleges or any other buildings. They might be used inflooring, onthe walls, or even in an artistic way in a mural on thewall.The most commonly used tile is the ceramic tile, which is madeofclay and has been popular and largely accepted. A gorgeousceramictile floor design can make an impressive statement in rooms.Thereare various fascinating ceramic tile floor patterns. There aresomany options to select the ceramic tiles according to type,color,and design patterns that meet the budget as well.The Appeal of Natural StoneFor thousands of years, people have been seeking out the beautyofnatural stone in their homes. Whether it be a floor, a benchtop,or even a sculpture, there is no questions that thestrength,durability, and aesthetics of stone are appealing.Why Stone Floors are ImpracticalWhile stone as a floor covering is appealing, there is no doubtthatin reality this idea is impractical, if not impossible. Stonetilesare heavy, and not suitable in many homes. They are alsodifficultto source, and expensive to buy, let alone install andmaintain.Tiles leave unsightly grout marks which can affect theoverall look.Cleaning stone floors can be a nightmare, andsurfaces end upslippery and dangerous.A wide range of designer floor options are available which mimicthelook of natural stone. They are cost effective,environmentallyfriendly, and very easy to live with and maintain.Depending on thelook you are wanting to achieve, there are a fewdifferent flooringoptions.The right floor coatings can help you achieve a stunning lookinyour home, shop, office, or showroom. Consider designer floorsforyour next project.

Elegant and comfortable, classic style isapopular choice for a living room, creating a restful ambianceforrelaxing, or an impressive setting for entertaining.A classic living room has an air of effortless style and comfort,asthough all the contents have been cherished and handed down overthecenturies. Soft, gentle color schemes give an impression ofspaceand light, while period architectural details, such as amarblefireplace or decorative cornicing, add to the look ofawell-established home.Deeply upholstered sofas and armchairs are surroundedbyantique-style furnishings - a sparkling glass chandelier, anoldbrass-handled chest used as a coffee table, and richlydrapedcurtains all reflect an earlier era of gracious living.Smalldetails are important too, such as dainty tassels that finishatablecloth corner or dangle from a window shade. Completetheeffect with formal groupings of pictures, lavishflowerarrangements, and precious-looking china, glass, andsilver.Creating the LookChoose easy, gentle shades for walls, keeping to pale shades iftheroom isn't large. Creamy yellows, shades of rose, off-white,orbeige make good backgrounds for stronger accent colors,andcontrast well with rich, polished woods. Plain latex orinterestingpaint effects are suitable, with detail added in theform ofplaster moldings, paneling, or wainscoting. Pick out anydetails ina delicately contrasting color, or rub them lightly withgilt waxfor a faded sheen.A period fireplace makes an important focal point; anRegency-styleplaster surround has a graceful effect, while marblelooks imposing- you can imitate this successfully with paint.Carved and polishedwood has the right look too. A number of firmsspecialize inoriginal fireplaces - check out architectural salvagecompaniesbefore buying an expensive imitation.Wallpaper designs are traditional - smart stripes, scrolleddesigns,or stylized flower and leaf prints all flatter the look,butpatterns should be fairly subtle. Keep woodwork pale - whiteglosslooks fresh and crisp - or strip back to the wood, then stainandpolish to an aged mahogany or oak effect. Make sure detailssuch asdoor handles and fingerplates are all in period style - optforgleaming brass or crystal rather than chrome.Style PointersWALLSSymmetrically paneled areas with plaster beading, orwainscoting;white, pale gloss, or stained and polished woodwork.Wallpapers:formal stripes, subtle florals, or small traditionalmotifs such aswreaths or classical urns; ornamental borders oreffects ofclassical moldings.FLOORINGTraditional: polished wood or parquet; fitted carpet insubtleneutrals or small all-over scrolling designs.ACCESSORIESAntiques; silver; gilt-framed pictures and mirrors;leather-boundbooks.Flowers: large formal displays of seasonal blooms withtrailinggreenery; small flowers in tiny jugs; bowls of driedflowers orpotpourri.

Many first time parents will be on the lookoutfor nursery furniture, including a wardrobe for their littleone.It's often a common mistake to buy a wardrobe that isintendedsolely for those baby years, without considering the factthat awardrobe can be bought for a baby, and stay with him or heras theygrow into a toddler, and even a young child. Many nurserywardrobesare shorter than standard wardrobes, and are onlypractical forthose first few years. So, it is best to consider thelong-term,right from the beginning.Steps to finding the perfect children's wardrobe, rather thanbuyingone on a whim, include:ColourChoosing the colour is the best place to start. First, you needtoestablish if you would like just one colour, or somethingmorefunky, with more than one colour. Plain coloured wardrobesareobviously easier to find, both on and offline. They will also beamore practical buy, as a smooth, plain wooden wardrobe, or acrispand clean white one, will go with almost all colours ofbedding.Remember, if you choose a two-tone, or multicolouredchildrenswardrobe, you will be limited in the colour of bedding youcanchoose. Perhaps it's best to have the wardrobe, andotherfurniture, as the blank canvas, and to add splashes of colourwithcushions, bedding and other goodies. Also remember, a pinkwardrobecan't be handed down to your next child if it's a boy, andviceversa.PriceEstablishing your price is one of the first steps. Do you wanttobuy cheap, and replace the wardrobe in a few years time? Orwouldyou rather invest into something that will last your child,mayberight into their teens? This is an individual thing, and thereisno right or wrong. There are also plenty of cheapchildren'swardrobes on the market, that look way more expensivethan theyactually are. Shop around, is the key!MaterialWhilst a wooden wardrobe for children will add a warmingtouch,there are many wardrobes made from other materials that have,forexample, been finished in high gloss, for a funky and modernfeel.Pay careful attention to the handles - metal handles on awhitegloss wardrobe can be just the finishing touch, as cansmooth,round wooden handles on a pine wardrobe.This will obviously be dependent on the size of the room. Tosqueezemore storage space out of your wardrobe, you may want toconsiderbuying a children's wardrobe that has storage drawers aswell. Alsolook at the hanging space internally - are there tworails, orone?StyleThis might be something decided upon by your child, or you maywishto choose a style that suits the rest of your house. If youlive ina cottage, a white glossy wardrobe may look out of place,but anantique pine wardrobe with just the right handles, will looklikeit has lived there forever. Likewise, a modern and stylishhousecould carry off a sleek children's wardrobe with mirroreddoors onone, or both, of the doors.CustomisationIf you can't find the exact wardrobe for your child that youwant,you can also customise a wardrobe into just the one you want.Forexample, you can change the handles to something more modern,orsleek, or funky, just like you might change the buttons on acoat.You can paint a wardrobe - a wooden wardrobe can become cerisepinkfor a girl, or blue for a boy, or something more neutral, suchascrisp white.

Creating a room without walls is a dreammadeeasy with innovative materials and concepts. The lines areblurredbetween indoor and outdoor furnishings now, a welcome andindulgentnew approach. Look for generously proportioned pieces.Deepcushions, graceful curves, and expanses of glass capturethisseason's trend. Most noteworthy are materials that have thelookand feel of fine furniture...all designed to elevate youroutdoorspace.Capturing the charm of natural wicker, hand-woven resincombinedwith sold cast aluminum frames delivers exceptionalresiliency andall-weather durability. These new "delicate" designsstand up tosun, water and fluctuating temperatures with virtuallyno crackingor fading. Pair a settee or softly sculpted arm chairwith pillowsbursting with fresh color and put your feet up. Finishthe lookwith unexpected accessories, normally kept tucked indoors,likeyour favorite collection of vintage vases, and the timelesswhisperof gracious southern summers is yours.An enclosed courtyard, the living room or even a bedroom. Andtomake the garden blend in with the other elements of your homeandmake it seem like an extension of your home, severalarchitecturalfeatures may be built into the house.However, conservatories with glass walls and glass ceilingsarepossibly one of the best ways to make the garden really blendinwith your home. You could create island of plants intheconservatory and also hang them from baskets as well to gettheimpression of being surrounded by lush greenery allaround.

Are you looking for new backyard furniture?Doyou consider buying them in a cheep price?You may need to learn a skill to work on this type offurniture.That could be a major consideration when deciding whetherthis isthe right DIY project for you.If you will check online you will find out that woodenoutdoorfurniture are very expansive. However, building themyourself is areachable task. Moreover, by doing that you may savehundreds ofdollars if you compare the price to the stores. Indoorwoodenfurniture seems to be difficult to build and handle,however,outdoor furniture is much easier. If you want to have thebackyardof your dream then using existing plans and the experienceofpeople how already used them is a great benefit.These plans could be easily modified to your special needs.Mainreason to consider using backyard furniture plans will beyourdesire to create something special for your yard. The otherreasonwould be the price and the money you save. You put the effortandwork, but you keep the money for different usage.The price of wood and the tools you will be needed for theentireprocess will cost you less than the furniture. Before youwillstart the building process make sure that you have the toolsneededto complete the job and calculate the price. If you need anamountof new tools, and you consider one time using them then thepricegoes up.When you build the backyard furniture by yourself, you will havetheability to pick the exact color you want. Bought outdoorfurniturewill come most of the time in general wooden colors. Theywill notalways be the exact color for you.The other benefit you will get is picking the right wood thatwillfit your backyard and the one that will fit the best for thelocalweather. The most important reason to get a backyardfurnitureplan, is that you have many different styles, which couldbe builtto your exact specifications.You can construct a table and chairs in different sizes andstylesfor your backyard or build an outdoor bar in the patio ofyourhouse. You can also consider paying other people to buildyourcustom made furniture or maybe if you have the skills, and youhavelearned to make them then you can build them for other peopleandmake it your business.