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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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!