Home Curtains are the most common and necessary home accessory. It can help to shade your window and also decorate your home. If window treatments leave you confused, follow our guide on how to find the right design for you.
Choose the thickness of your fabric based on the amount of light you want in the space — a thick fabric lets less light through than an ultrasheer fabric.
Take measurements. You can easily estimate the right length and width of your window and find curtains that work, but getting a precise measurement for the curtains you're picking out is what makes a home look polished. For the width, measure your window and double or triple it. This method is pretty standard and ensures that curtains or drapes come together in the middle with no gaping. Length, however, will depend on the style of drapes you want.
Choosing the correct style of curtain for a room can begin by considering the type of curtain that will suit a particular room. A more formal or traditional room may be more suited to a Pencil pleat curtain with a more pleated curtain bringing a distinguished look to a room
While purchasing any item, it is very important to look after your budget. A good plan about budget is very important for purchasing curtains. Singapore curtains are special in their nature and they require a huge amount of money for purchasing the curtains. Some costly curtains are sold for several thousands of dollars. So before going to purchase any curtain in Singapore, go to their website and get all details about it. Carry sufficient amount of money along with you to purchase them. Some companies provide facilities to pay the amount in installments also. Get full benefits of such companies.
2014年4月29日星期二
2014年4月26日星期六
Tips on Buying a Table Lamp
The table lamp is the most common home accessory. It will help to offer us extra light and also decorate our rooms. As table lamps come in all variety of shapes and sizes, you can rest assured you will find one that fits your style and budget. The following tips may help you.
To help you decide on the size of your lamp, consider where you plan to place it. For a narrow or delicate accent table, select a slender lamp. Not only will it be more attractive visually, but safer too, as a bulky lamp on a narrow or unsteady surface could topple over.
A table's height will also dictate your lamp's height. Shorter lamps on look better on higher tables, and taller ones on lower tables.
Consider the lamp's style. A high-tech swing-arm lamp will look out of place on a carved Victorian table, while a faceted crystal-and-shiny-brass table lamp is likely to be jarring on a Shaker or Mission night stand.
Check the recommended wattage. Though you can replace low-wattage light bulbs with higher ones, this can make a fixture too hot and damage your lamp. Be especially careful with fluorescent desk lamps, as high-wattage bulbs can also become hot. To avoid any potential dangers, turn off your desk lamp if it begins to get very warm. Make sure you also move your desk lamp away from papers, curtains and other flammable objects when it's hot.
Choose the shade.A fabric or semiopaque paper shade gives a warm, flattering glow. Near a TV, an opaque shade of any material can minimize glare. In general, drum shades look more modern; conical ones, more traditional. A shade should never extend past a table's perimeter.
To help you decide on the size of your lamp, consider where you plan to place it. For a narrow or delicate accent table, select a slender lamp. Not only will it be more attractive visually, but safer too, as a bulky lamp on a narrow or unsteady surface could topple over.
A table's height will also dictate your lamp's height. Shorter lamps on look better on higher tables, and taller ones on lower tables.
Consider the lamp's style. A high-tech swing-arm lamp will look out of place on a carved Victorian table, while a faceted crystal-and-shiny-brass table lamp is likely to be jarring on a Shaker or Mission night stand.
Check the recommended wattage. Though you can replace low-wattage light bulbs with higher ones, this can make a fixture too hot and damage your lamp. Be especially careful with fluorescent desk lamps, as high-wattage bulbs can also become hot. To avoid any potential dangers, turn off your desk lamp if it begins to get very warm. Make sure you also move your desk lamp away from papers, curtains and other flammable objects when it's hot.
Choose the shade.A fabric or semiopaque paper shade gives a warm, flattering glow. Near a TV, an opaque shade of any material can minimize glare. In general, drum shades look more modern; conical ones, more traditional. A shade should never extend past a table's perimeter.
2014年4月23日星期三
How to Buy a Comfortable Mattress
We spend our most time on the bed. Good health requires healthy sleep. In order to get best sleep, a comfortable mattress is necessary. Our Mattress Buying Guide will give you tips and advice on how to get the best mattress for your needs.
Take measurements of where the bed will be going. Be sure to take into account the size of the headboard and footboard. Measure doorways and hallways to make sure bed will fit. Standard sizes are:
— Twin 39"x 75"
— Full (also called a double) 54"x 75"
— Queen 60"x 80"
— King 76"x 80"
— California King 72" x 84"
Compare models under the same brand. Because the shape, size and placement of coils can vary from brand to brand, it is better to compare a Serta to a Serta than a Simmons to a Serta.
Pillow tops aren't for everyone. Very light-weight people don't need big thick pillow top mattresses because they don't weigh enough to compress the foam to even touch the underlying coils/support system. On the flip side, larger/heavier people tend to feel more comfortable with a little extra cushion between them and the coils.
Your mattresses should be solid enough to provide support according to your body shape and sleeping pattern. Mattress softness and support goes hands-in-hand: a good mattress should support your entire body and ensure spinal integrity.
Test out mattresses. In order for you to know how well you like a mattress, you must test it out in the store. Search around looking for mattresses that meet your criteria, and then lay on each to see how you like them.
Take measurements of where the bed will be going. Be sure to take into account the size of the headboard and footboard. Measure doorways and hallways to make sure bed will fit. Standard sizes are:
— Twin 39"x 75"
— Full (also called a double) 54"x 75"
— Queen 60"x 80"
— King 76"x 80"
— California King 72" x 84"
Compare models under the same brand. Because the shape, size and placement of coils can vary from brand to brand, it is better to compare a Serta to a Serta than a Simmons to a Serta.
Pillow tops aren't for everyone. Very light-weight people don't need big thick pillow top mattresses because they don't weigh enough to compress the foam to even touch the underlying coils/support system. On the flip side, larger/heavier people tend to feel more comfortable with a little extra cushion between them and the coils.
Your mattresses should be solid enough to provide support according to your body shape and sleeping pattern. Mattress softness and support goes hands-in-hand: a good mattress should support your entire body and ensure spinal integrity.
Test out mattresses. In order for you to know how well you like a mattress, you must test it out in the store. Search around looking for mattresses that meet your criteria, and then lay on each to see how you like them.
2014年4月18日星期五
Fabric Sofa Care Guide
Fabric sofa is not so easy to care. Here are some care guides for you to keep your fabric sofa in great condition.
Vacuum fabric sofas regularly with an upholstery attachment using low suction.
Use protective arm caps where possible as this is the area most likely to show soiling. Arm caps produced from upholstery fabric should preferably be lined to minimise wear.
If your home is empty during the day it is recommended that you draw curtains blinds to reduce direct sunlight on you sofa for prolonged periods of time. Sunlight WILL fade fabrics but this can be dramatically reduced by avoiding unnecessary exposure.
Organise an annual professional clean by an upholstery cleaner to maintain your sofa's condition.
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Vacuum fabric sofas regularly with an upholstery attachment using low suction.
Use protective arm caps where possible as this is the area most likely to show soiling. Arm caps produced from upholstery fabric should preferably be lined to minimise wear.
If your home is empty during the day it is recommended that you draw curtains blinds to reduce direct sunlight on you sofa for prolonged periods of time. Sunlight WILL fade fabrics but this can be dramatically reduced by avoiding unnecessary exposure.
Organise an annual professional clean by an upholstery cleaner to maintain your sofa's condition.
More furniture caring tips, just go to melodyhome.com
2014年4月15日星期二
How to Choose the Best Ottoman
Ottoman is a great furniture piece for living room. The furniture piece is really functional: it offers place to rest our legs as well as offer sitting place. Some ottoman also provides storage space. Follow our tips to get the best ottoman.
Research different style ottomans at your local department stores and online furniture stores. Choose a shape of ottoman that works well with the rest of the room in which the ottoman will be placed. If you have a round area rug or other round featured (such as a clock or round side tables) you may think about choosing an ottoman that is rectangular in design to add contrast in the space.
The purpose will determine the size of the ottoman you choose. While you will need a fairly large one to use as a coffee table, even those used for seating may be either one huge ottoman or a bunch of several small ones, depending on the level of formality of your living room. As you can see, the large ottoman blends in well with the formal living room, whereas the smaller ones add a burst of color and lend a casual appearance to the other living room.
Choose an ottoman that either matches exactly or compliments the furniture in the room. An ottoman should match the seating in a room, but can do so in a variety of ways. For example, a brown couch pairs nicely with a cream ottoman that has brown feet or a brown stripe in the middle. If your seating is a solid color, a complimentary pattern on an ottoman would also look nice and add a different texture to the space.
Consider carefully how you intend to use the ottoman. In some cases, this piece of furniture is used exclusively as a footrest, in which case a padded unit will be best. In other instances, the ottoman may be used as a coffee table, in which case a solid surface will work much better. It is possible to buy a unit that features a flip top; on one side of this top, the unit will be upholstered and padded, while on the other side, the top will be hard and flat. This allows you to use the footrest for comfort as well as functionality.
Research different style ottomans at your local department stores and online furniture stores. Choose a shape of ottoman that works well with the rest of the room in which the ottoman will be placed. If you have a round area rug or other round featured (such as a clock or round side tables) you may think about choosing an ottoman that is rectangular in design to add contrast in the space.
The purpose will determine the size of the ottoman you choose. While you will need a fairly large one to use as a coffee table, even those used for seating may be either one huge ottoman or a bunch of several small ones, depending on the level of formality of your living room. As you can see, the large ottoman blends in well with the formal living room, whereas the smaller ones add a burst of color and lend a casual appearance to the other living room.
Choose an ottoman that either matches exactly or compliments the furniture in the room. An ottoman should match the seating in a room, but can do so in a variety of ways. For example, a brown couch pairs nicely with a cream ottoman that has brown feet or a brown stripe in the middle. If your seating is a solid color, a complimentary pattern on an ottoman would also look nice and add a different texture to the space.
Consider carefully how you intend to use the ottoman. In some cases, this piece of furniture is used exclusively as a footrest, in which case a padded unit will be best. In other instances, the ottoman may be used as a coffee table, in which case a solid surface will work much better. It is possible to buy a unit that features a flip top; on one side of this top, the unit will be upholstered and padded, while on the other side, the top will be hard and flat. This allows you to use the footrest for comfort as well as functionality.
2014年4月7日星期一
Wood Cabinet Caring Tips
Wood cabinet is really suitable for kitchen. It will add natural beauty to the kitchen. In order to make it use for a long time, here are some tips for you to take good care of it.
Treat your cabinets as you would fine furniture. Areas around the sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards are the most susceptible to excess moisture, the number one enemy of wood. Wipe up spills and water marks as they occur. Avoid draping damp or wet dish towels over the door of the sink base cabinet. Over time, moisture could cause permanent damage.
Kitchen cabinets pick up a lot of grease, dirt and dust, but they are often overlooked while cleaning the kitchen, as it is not easy to notice a build up of dirt on cabinets. Add ½ cup of mild soapy solution to one gallon of water and gently scrub the cabinets with a clean cloth. Rinse and then use a dry cloth to wipe off any excess moisture from the cabinets. Aim to clean kitchen cabinets once every two weeks.
Protect wood cabinets from direct sunlight by installing curtains or blinds on kitchen windows. The sun's rays can cause cabinet finishes to fade.
Once the inside of the cabinets are clear of dirt and crumbs, good organization will help maintain clean kitchen cabinets. Foods that are prone to spilling, such as bags of flour or sugar, can be poured into sealable containers. If there are bugs in the kitchen, keeping opened boxes of food, like crackers or cereals, in sealable plastic bags or containers will help keep the bugs out. Placing similar foods on the same counters can also help in keeping clean kitchen cabinets because it will make it easier to find things without digging through the cabinets.
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Treat your cabinets as you would fine furniture. Areas around the sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards are the most susceptible to excess moisture, the number one enemy of wood. Wipe up spills and water marks as they occur. Avoid draping damp or wet dish towels over the door of the sink base cabinet. Over time, moisture could cause permanent damage.
Kitchen cabinets pick up a lot of grease, dirt and dust, but they are often overlooked while cleaning the kitchen, as it is not easy to notice a build up of dirt on cabinets. Add ½ cup of mild soapy solution to one gallon of water and gently scrub the cabinets with a clean cloth. Rinse and then use a dry cloth to wipe off any excess moisture from the cabinets. Aim to clean kitchen cabinets once every two weeks.
Protect wood cabinets from direct sunlight by installing curtains or blinds on kitchen windows. The sun's rays can cause cabinet finishes to fade.
Once the inside of the cabinets are clear of dirt and crumbs, good organization will help maintain clean kitchen cabinets. Foods that are prone to spilling, such as bags of flour or sugar, can be poured into sealable containers. If there are bugs in the kitchen, keeping opened boxes of food, like crackers or cereals, in sealable plastic bags or containers will help keep the bugs out. Placing similar foods on the same counters can also help in keeping clean kitchen cabinets because it will make it easier to find things without digging through the cabinets.
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2014年4月3日星期四
Tips on Caring Leather Furniture
Leather furniture can look beautiful and age gracefully. It is a big
investment. So let’s take care of it. Here are some maintaining tips.
Wipe the leather sofa down regularly with a clean, dry cloth.
The basic care routine for leather upholstery is simply wiping the furniture
down with a dry cotton cloth. This will remove dust from the leather and keep
it looking its best.
For spills, immediately use a dry cloth to blot and let it air-dry.
It is important to blot instead of wiping as you want to get all the moisture
out instead of spreading it. Try that with fabric too.
Keep the
leather away from direct sunlight and the fireplace. Remember that leather was
once the skin of an animal and just like too much sun and heat are no good for
your skin, they are not all that welcome for leather as well. If your leather
sofa set sits close to a sunny window, the use a window treatment. Keep your
leather furniture away from the fire place and at a spot that is cooler.
If leather
furniture is brand new, protect it right off the bat with a professionally
applied leather protector. There are also products available for
do-it-yourselfers on the after-market. If the furniture is older, have it
cleaned professionally and apply the leather protector. Keep the furniture free
of dust and occasionally wipe it with a barely damp cloth.
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