Apartments – Walls-by-Mur https://www.wallsbymur.com Interior Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:18:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.2 https://www.wallsbymur.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Interior-32x32.png Apartments – Walls-by-Mur https://www.wallsbymur.com 32 32 Get a New Design of Your Apartment Without Disputes https://www.wallsbymur.com/get-a-new-design-of-your-apartment-without-disputes/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:18:35 +0000 https://www.wallsbymur.com/?p=1234 In the previous post, we discussed how to renovate your flat with your partner without harm to your relationship. But what if you are not ready for a full-fledged renovation, we can suggest tips for changing the interior and decorations with your partner. The keys are again in listening to each other and planning everything in advance.  Communicate about changes […]

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In the previous post, we discussed how to renovate your flat with your partner without harm to your relationship. But what if you are not ready for a full-fledged renovation, we can suggest tips for changing the interior and decorations with your partner. The keys are again in listening to each other and planning everything in advance. 

Communicate about changes

Even before you start changing the interior, you need to discuss with your partner how important it is to communicate and negotiate changes. By discussing openly all the ideas and wants, you find common ground way faster and avoid situations when you quarrel about nothing, just because your interests start to conflict. 

Choose the styles you like

The style will define the process ahead – the choice of decor elements and colors. If you don’t pick the style from the beginning, you can end up buying too many unnecessary things and exceed your budget. And you will also avoid many quarrels if you agree on style in advance. 

Choose a color scheme together

To avoid strange color combinations, decide on the color scheme early in your journey. Choose the main color that will dominate the whole place and then check solar schemes to find the things that look well together. Pick a neutral palette to keep a calm atmosphere.  

Pick DIY projects

Flat renovation and redesign can be a nice uniting experience for your couple. Find some work that you can do together as a team. Say, you can have fun painting a room or assembling a piece of furniture together. 

Get inspired by your surroundings

Check for design ideas around you. Be attentive to the beautiful landscapes and interesting interior ideas in your favorite restaurants. Maybe you can get some ideas for your flat there. 

Think about proper lights and flowers

Lighting rooms properly means a lot. Plan your lighting in advance as it allows you to use more interesting lighting ideas by combining ceiling lights and lamps. Plants are also necessary to create a lovely home atmosphere. Add fresh greenery and your place will feel way nicer. 

Add a personal touch to the design

Running for an ideal and fashionable design, don’t overlook the personal moments. Small things, such as photos and tiny souvenirs from your common travels can add a sense of home. 

Make a list of purchases

Once you decide on the style, make a detailed list of the necessary purchases. Prioritize your needs to understand what you want to buy in the first turn. When your purchases are organized, it will be easier for you to agree with your partner on adding or removing some points. 

Divide and conquer

Do you remember this old saying? Big tasks are hard to handle. Whatever those tasks are, it gets way easier to solve a task when you split it into smaller ones and solve them one by one. The same is true for renovation and changing the design of your flat. Divide tasks between you and your partner taking into account what both of you can do better. For example, if you are better at choosing furniture or accessories, you can take this part, and choosing colors and wallpaper can take your partner if they like this more. 

Compromise

The golden rule to do any big project but still keep your relationship is to find compromises. Try to focus on things that unite you rather than on things that divide you. Sometimes you will have to find or invent something new that will satisfy the needs of both of you. Take turns in designing these new decisions and make sure that both of you are happy with the outcomes. 

Respect your budget

Renovation is always costly and hence can be a stressful experience. Define your budget from the very beginning and then check solutions that satisfy it. When there are fixed limits, it gets easier to stick to them. You will be more motivated to search for cost-effective options and things in your design. 

Use virtual tools to test your ideas

One of the biggest challenges in designing your flat is finding a way to make everything balanced. Fortunately, there are virtual tools for trying the design before you apply it in reality. Or you can just draw the plan yourself and check how it looks before buying something big. When you more or less understand how things will look in reality, you don’t buy unnecessary things or things that don’t match each other. 

Calm down

Changing the interior and decorating your flat can be both a funny and irritating experience. Yes, there will be delays and problems, but if you manage to stay patient and calm, you will go through this journey and strengthen your relationship.

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Soft minimalism: how to self-insulate beautifully and simply? https://www.wallsbymur.com/soft-minimalism-how-to-self-insulate-beautifully-and-simply/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:10:16 +0000 https://www.wallsbymur.com/?p=1222 It is possible that in the near future the economic situation will not change and many of us will continue to work remotely. Spending so much time at home is torture for many people. To make life easier, many people are thinking about renovating their interiors. Popular styles of yesteryear – cold scandi and austere minimalism – are beautiful in […]

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It is possible that in the near future the economic situation will not change and many of us will continue to work remotely. Spending so much time at home is torture for many people. To make life easier, many people are thinking about renovating their interiors. Popular styles of yesteryear – cold scandi and austere minimalism – are beautiful in the picture, but difficult in everyday life. Soft minimalism combines their advantages and compensates for their shortcomings: it creates a feeling of warmth and coziness and helps to maintain order, but without fanaticism.
            Self-isolation makes us re-evaluate simple things: fabrics pleasant to the touch, colors that do not tire, but also do not cause boredom, smooth lines and lack of sharp angles, decorative objects, associated with pleasant memories.
            When life in the world has stopped, a flexible and plastic interior design helps to get out of the swamp of self-isolation. Soft minimalism is a lot of air, space and light. It is compact, modular furniture that is easy to move around, changing the zoning in the house and turning the sitting area into a sports area. It fits the modern style and rhythm of life.
            At the same time, it is easy to work with, versatile, neutral and suitable for both small apartments and large houses. Its task is simple – to create comfort and make life easier. Great attention should be paid to all elements of the decor, including doors, doors are a major part of the interior and that they always work properly, you can contact a reputable door repair company Top Door Repair https://topdoors.ca/.

The Formula of Soft Minimalism

“Soft” is “soft.” This style is about comfort, about the desire to escape from the rigid rhythm of the city and the uncertainty of the world. At the same time, soft minimalism “frees” the head from unnecessary things. In this environment, you concentrate better on what you are doing: whether it is recreation or remote work.
            Soft minimalism is a design with a simple formula: Japanese philosophy of beauty of imperfection and restraint + Scandinavian comfort of hygge + materials with expressive texture.
            In such an interior you will feel comfortable and safe. And quarantine is the best time to update.
            “Minimalism” is part of the global trend for an eco-friendly attitude to design. It includes both cluttering the dwelling and sensible consumption. Multicolored decor and unnecessary things are the information noise of the home space. Getting rid of it, you can find new strength and inspiration.
            A lot of light, little furniture. Light and pastel colors, neutral color scheme. Soft lines, smooth shapes, semicircular arches, furniture without sharp angles, lamps with round shades. Materials with complex textures: wicker, velvet, ceramics.

  • Soft minimalism is similar to Scandinavian style, but it has more color.
  • Similar to Japanese interiors, but adapted to the Western lifestyle.
  • Similar to minimalism, but with decor and textiles. Minimalist style photos are nice to look at, but it is not easy to live in such an interior. Soft minimalism softens the intransigence of asceticism and adds warmth to the space.

Elements of soft minimalism

  • Color scheme.
    Nude tones, light wood colors, pastel colors and colors with the word “dusty” in the name.
  • Furniture
    Low, rounded, upholstered, compact. Tables with smoothed corners, a cupboard with an arched top.
  • Fixtures
    Round overhead lights and lamps with lampshades made of natural materials. Lots of natural light.
  • Decor
    Ceramics, arts and crafts. Wooden boards and bowls, wicker garlands. Anything related to personal memories and hobbies. And definitely live plants.

How to decorate an apartment in the style of soft minimalism?

Be guided by feeling and get rid of unnecessary things.

The work starts with the space. Light is an important condition, so get rid of heavy curtains, replacing them with a light cloth or blinds.        
            The best flooring is wooden. Another interesting, but difficult option in the home is cork. Carpets and rugs make the room cozier.
            Walls – flat, with wallpaper for painting or plastered. Try warm shades of gray and beige or eggshell color. Pure white looks too cold in most interiors. A spectacular technique is to use several shades of the same color.
            Decor and finish materials are natural, textured, and expressive. Combine wool with cotton, weave with velvet, brass with wood.
            If working on your own with an established interior, the first step is to get rid of the excess. The main goal is to leave only those pieces of furniture that are a true joy and do not overpower. And pay special attention to details: beautiful cabinet handles, laconic compositions of books, candlesticks and vases on tables and nightstands.

Ground Rules:

  • Clean lines. Trivia can be hidden in closed cabinets and storage systems, leaving only the bare minimum of decor in plain sight. And, of course, in order to maintain the effect, you will have to maintain order. Clean surfaces – clear thoughts. This is especially true in quarantine, while working at home.
  • Connection to the world. Natural light, natural materials, living greenery.
  • Soft colors. Choose shades of sand, complement with light wood. If you want saturated colors – your choice is terracotta, dusty pink or sage green. Spot bright accents are acceptable.
  • Buy less. Pay attention to what you already have. Out of a dozen vases, keep one, but put it in a prominent place.
  • Each piece is special. When there are few items, each one takes on meaning and fits into the routine. Let a favorite teacup, a cozy plaid, a home library be the object of decor.

Basic mistakes:

  • Not considering the situation. Impeccable soft minimalism in an apartment with a small child is a dubious venture, if not a failure, then difficult.
  • Strive for the picture from the cover. Take into account the desires and needs, fit what you already have instead of buying up a catalog of furniture from the first page to the last – this is contrary to the very spirit of soft minimalism.
  • Acidic colors, screaming patterns are tiring, and the interior in the style of soft minimalism should be soothing.

Where to look for inspiration?

In fashion, architecture, design, and the websites of leading furniture and decor brands.

Pinterest. Be inspired not only by photos of interiors, but also by combinations of fabrics and colors in fashionable images on soft minimalism.

IKEA is an affordable source of edgy ideas. Consider, for example, this Vedbu armchair: rounded shapes, soft lines, and a cover of textured fabric in a dusty color. Perfect for soft minimalism.

Suitable ideas can be found on the websites of HM Home and ZARA Home.

Where to find furniture and decor?

Furniture and decorative items are in the range of many stores – the same Ikea or Zara Home. If you prefer a unique design – in the style of soft minimalism there are world-renowned designers.

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Ergonomic furniture design: modules and extra storage spaceBulky furniture with lush decorations.
Scandinavian style with a touch of oriental elegance: solid and elegant items, light wood, soft diffused light.Pure Scandi style is too cold. Pure oriental – too many restrictions. Pure minimalism – too ascetic.
Layering in the interior, which is easy to create due to the skillful combination of textures and materials on a neutral color background.Excessive decor, screaming prints, neon colors, monochrome, heavy dark curtains.
A style that doesn’t slow down the rhythm of life, but speeds it up. It’s easy to keep order, change decor, and, more globally, move, work at home, learn new things.Once and for all fixed zones, functions, furniture and decor.
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Is it worth overpaying by buying solid parquet? https://www.wallsbymur.com/is-it-worth-overpaying-by-buying-solid-parquet/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:13:22 +0000 https://www.wallsbymur.com/?p=1207 Nowadays, every person is faced with the problem of choice every day. One of them is choosing a flooring from all the variety on the market. Flooring is one of the key elements of the interior, and you should choose it based on the requirements you have for the future floor, its technical characteristics and properties. Despite the fact that […]

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Nowadays, every person is faced with the problem of choice every day. One of them is choosing a flooring from all the variety on the market. Flooring is one of the key elements of the interior, and you should choose it based on the requirements you have for the future floor, its technical characteristics and properties.

Despite the fact that every day is creating and improving more and more floor coverings such as: carpet, laminate flooring, cork flooring, ceramic tiles, a large part of the population gives their preference for natural wood flooring. These coverings will always remain in top positions, for those who care about their health, the health of their families, who value comfort, naturalness and durability. Here are some of the main advantages of wood flooring.

In today’s article we will pay attention to the parquet, engineered and hardwood flooring as the main representatives of the wooden floor coverings, we will give their basic properties and parameters, as well as their brief comparative characteristic. After all, even those who choose wood as a finishing material for their apartment or house, not always understand the difference between the parquet and hardwood flooring, and, often, the advantage is on the side of the one whose price will be slightly less expensive for the purse. If you have also repeatedly asked yourself the question: Does it make sense to overpay when buying the parquet, if the parquet is also a natural material? Now we will try to understand this, emphasizing the advantages and disadvantages of our “competitors”, which are so similar at first sight and so different in their construction.

So, in order to determine what is still better and whether it is worth overpaying, let’s touch upon the following questions:

  • The construction of solid parquet board and plywood parquet
  • Laying methods
  • Advantages that the materials being compared have
  • The price nuance of the question
  • Let’s proceed to the disclosure of the first question and begin with the characteristics of our “competitors”.

What exactly is a parquet and a parquet board? As you have probably already guessed, there are several versions of the names of each of these two structures.

Solid wood

Solid (also parquet or solid hardwood flooring) is, in the classic sense, 100% natural wood. The floor of solid wood has never gone out of fashion, has always been highly valued and spoke of the wealth of its owner. The thickness of solid parquet planks can vary from 14 to 25 mm. Each plank is equipped with a tongue-and-groove (or tongue-and-groove) joint around the perimeter. Parquet can be manufactured from different types of wood, both classic and more familiar to our ears: oak, ash, walnut, birch, maple, alder, growing in Europe, and exotic: Tahuari (Brazilian oak), Jatoba (Brazilian cherry), campas, Sucupira, teak, mahogany, merbau, etc., growing in South America, Brazil, Indonesia, Africa, South-East Asia, etc. Naturally, the cost of exotic varieties of wood is order higher than those growing in our climatic zone.

Parquet Board

Parquet (plywood parquet), however, consists only of a third of the precious veneer of wood (lamella), and the rest of its structure is a few layers of plywood, which can be made from different types of wood. Today the market offers parquet boards of thickness from 11 to 17 mm. The veneer can reach a thickness of 5mm. It is worth noting that when forming the cost of the parquet board one of the determining factors is the thickness of the valuable wood species. I.e. the cost of 2-layered engineered boards with lamella thickness up to 4 mm will be higher than the cost of a similar product with a 2.8 mm lamella thickness. 2-layer engineered boards use tongue and groove joints for joining slats, just like solid planks. A more advanced product is a 3-layer engineered planking, which uses a locking system to join the slats.

It is also worth noting that both solid planks and hardwood flooring strips around the perimeter are equipped with a micro bevel. Bevel not only allows to avoid violation of the protective covering of the boards, but also bears some decorative load – a solid array with bevel looks lighter and neater, each board of such a floor looks isolated, and the whole picture of the floor – complete.

Let’s move on to the second part of the reasoning. So, we have already considered the designs of both “competitors”, highlighted the differences between them and now we know, for sure, that the same appearance does not indicate the same internal stuffing!

Different design also leads to different ways of laying.

Let’s turn first to the solid. Since solid wood is all-natural wood, it is more exposed to environmental influences than plywood parquet or is more responsive to changes in the microclimate. In order to minimize seasonal fluctuations, it is recommended to lay solid wood on a substrate. As a substrate can be used plywood or OSB-plate, which are attached (with glue and screws) to the concrete screed.

Engineered and parquet boards have a simpler method of laying. For the installation of 2-layer engineered boards, as a rule, the method of gluing it directly to the screed is used, but do not forget that the screed must be in perfect condition (flat, not porous, should not crumble). The laying of 3-layer parquet boards with a locking joint can be made by floating (glueless) method on the substrate or by gluing it to the screed.

The most important things to know about the parquet and the parquet flooring, we already know.

Highlight the advantages of these types of materials in the knowledge we’ve already received.

  • First, solid, as already noted, it is a solid piece of wood, 100% environmentally friendly natural product, whose structure does not contain any artificial materials, in contrast to the board, where the veneer is only a few millimeters.
  • Secondly, laying solid parquet allows you to reinforce the structural strength of the floor in the room. As a rule, the parquet is laid on the plywood with the thickness of not less than 10 mm. With the thickness of the parquet 19.05 mm the total floor level will be almost 3 cm. When laying parquet on the screed, the floor level may be about 14 mm (2-layer engineered boards) or about 17 mm (3-layer parquet boards).
  • Thirdly, solid wood provides excellent soundproofing. Thanks to its thickness, it more effectively absorbs the sound of footsteps when walking and various extraneous sounds. If your downstairs neighbors like to play guitar and your children like to play ball, a solid board will protect you and your ears from unnecessary noise.
  • Fourthly, wood is known to have excellent thermal insulation properties, so it is very pleasant to walk on the parquet barefoot even in the cold season. It should also be noted that it does not make sense to lay a warm floor under the parquet, because of the great thickness of all the heat will absorb the material itself. By choosing parquet, you are getting a warm floor from nature, thereby saving a great deal of money that is spent on water or electric floor heating. If you do decide to lay a warm floor, we recommend that you look at 2-layer engineered or 3-layer engineered parquet.
  • Fifth, solid hardwood flooring is more durable than planks. This is evidenced by the different layer of wear: for the parquet, it is 7 mm, which allows it to resurface 6-7 times, for engineering and parquet board – 4 mm, and it is, respectively, 3-4 sanding. Therefore, the service life of solid flooring is much longer than that of the board.
  • Sixth, let’s turn to the method of laying. Parquet, of course, and the complexity and duration of installation inferior to the parquet flooring. However, after laying the floor once, properly, you will never remember to replace it. While the board after a certain period of time you will have to re-lay.
  • Seventh, we would like to mention the undeniable advantage of solid wood flooring from exotic wood species. It consists in its unique color, because the solid exotic wood is not tinted, that is its natural color. When the parquet retreatment retains its original appearance and it is enough to cover it with oil or varnish. While with the reshining of tinted parquet, you will first have to achieve the desired shade by applying beiz (a dyeing substance used in tinting parquet, in order to imitate more expensive wood – walnut, teak, mahogany, merbau, etc.) and only after that proceed to coverage with oil or lacquer. Agree that the difficulties with the second version of the sanding is more.
  • Eighth, speaking of the solid parquet, it is impossible not to pay attention to such a variety as the radial solid parquet. This parquet is made from wood, located in the core of the trunk, which is characterized by increased density and hardness. Such a parquet belongs to the highest quality category, the wood fibers on the upper surface of the parquet slat are practically parallel along the whole length of the slat, and the radial rays are clearly visible. Radial parquet is more stable to the change of geometric dimensions under the fluctuations of the humidity of the environment, it is less subject to warping and deformation.
  • Ninth, it is necessary to note such advantages of engineered and parquet boards in comparison with parquet, as greater stability.

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How to design a home office https://www.wallsbymur.com/how-to-design-a-home-office/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:03:45 +0000 https://www.wallsbymur.com/?p=1200 Working from home offers many benefits, including the flexibility to create your own schedule, saving time and money, and not having to travel to the office every day. But to set up a good home office, you need to create a space that can set the mood for effective work. To arrange a good home office must create a space […]

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Working from home offers many benefits, including the flexibility to create your own schedule, saving time and money, and not having to travel to the office every day. But to set up a good home office, you need to create a space that can set the mood for effective work. To arrange a good home office must create a space that can set the mood for effective work, is also important security cabinet is your lock, pick the right lock will help the company TOP Locksmith https://emergencylocksmithvancouver.ca/.

In order to work productively and efficiently from home, you need to have a place where you can do your professional work with benefit and comfort. A desk, chair and lamp are not enough for this. For business people whose rhythm of life makes them constantly work, you need to equip a separate place or a whole office at home. Modern and comfortable home office interior will allow you to perform professional duties without leaving your home, as well as to set up a serious and focused mind.

Where to make an office in the house?

First of all, you need to decide on the room where you want to arrange a workplace. The layout and interior design of the home office depends on how much space you can allocate from the living space. For example, if you live out of town, then in a private home you can arrange a whole room for an office, while not taking away space from the bedroom or living room. If you do not work at home all the time, you should not make a separate room for a home office: you will spend a lot of money on a good repair, and the room will be idle.

It’s best then to set aside some space for work in your bedroom, living room or dining room: put yourself a desk, a comfortable office chair, a lamp and a computer. This will be enough for the occasional work day from home.

Also consider a few conditions that may interfere with your work:

  • Do not make a study near the nursery, as you may be disturbed by loud noises and shouting. For the same reason, make the work area away from the television.
  • Do not put it in a very small windowless room: it makes you feel trapped, and that is not helpful for productivity, but it can be very stressful.
  • Choose a room with good wifi coverage and enough outlets to plug in the equipment. You may need not only a computer, but also a printer, fax machine, telephone, etc.

Home office interior design

The interior of the home office depends, first of all, on the type of activity and preferences of the owner. If you are an employee of a large company, within which you hold the position of financial or commercial director, then the design of the office in the house should be restrained and minimalistic. You can choose the interior style of high-tech, classical or contemporaries: light colors, clear shapes and lines, a combination of contrasting colors are ideal to formalize a working room. Also popular is the cabinet in the loft style.

This style comes from the middle of the last century, when many factories and plants were remodeled as residential and work space, and large industries were gradually replaced by a new for that time sector of services and economy. In procrastination, it does not matter what modern style of interior you choose, as long as the atmosphere was not distracting and inappropriate for work.

If you are a representative of the creative profession, then the interior of the office can be completely different. If you like brightness, avant-garde or, for example, modern art, then you should consider the interior style of retro or pop art. Wallpaper for the walls can be bright shades: purple, dark green, blue or yellow. You can also make graphic drawings or an entire composition on the wall to add an accent to the design of the office at home.

Don’t be afraid to experiment if you’re going to create in the workroom. If your work involves something that can easily get dirty on the walls, ceilings or floors, it is better to choose finishing materials that are easy to clean or replace, otherwise the interior will quickly fall into disrepair and will look untidy.

Home office furniture

The organization of the home office depends on the type of your work. If your profession involves creativity, you may need a small desk for your computer and a large surface to do your work on, perhaps an easel or chalkboard. A lawyer or accountant may need extra space to store documents. A photographer needs his or her own studio or racks to store props and lighting equipment. Make a detailed list of the interior items you need for your work and plan your renovations according to the items.

The most important piece of furniture for the home office is a work chair and armchair. First of all, it should be comfortable for you, fit the height and width, and not cause discomfort for your back and neck after a long sitting position.

The right desk for the office should be made of durable reliable materials, have a smooth surface and stable legs. The width of the desk is chosen according to the size of your workplace and the number of items and equipment you are going to put on it. If you need one small laptop and some space for writing and papers, you can look for a small desk with small shelves: it will save useful space in the room, not cluttering it. If you chose a large desk in this case, it will be constantly dusty and take up all the free space of the interior.

If your work requires two large monitors on the table, as well as some additional device, such as a printer, it is better to choose a large table without drawers and shelves. Here you will be able to install all the necessary equipment and leave free space for some important items.

Materials that are suitable for an office desk are natural wood, metal or MDF. Appearance is not as important as its stability and comfort. Before you buy a desk, evaluate its height: it is important that sitting at it you can take a comfortable position, which will not affect your posture and eyesight.

A suitable computer desk is impossible to imagine without a desk chair: it is better to buy them together. A classic piece of furniture for the office is a chair on wheels, has a padded back and two armrests. Sometimes this back is poorly regulated and can be uncomfortable support for your back, and the armrests simply do not fall under your hands. This means that you can’t work behind such a chair. Choose a chair for your home office so that you can spend several hours in it every day.

You can set up a small table and couch in your home office for a coffee break. If you like to read, you can hang a shelf for books, next to install a lamp for reading. Furniture for the home office should fit your work needs, but also fit the work interior.

Choosing lighting

The type, design quality of lighting in your workspace can help boost your productivity. Poor light can have a bad effect on your energy, cause eye fatigue and headaches, and ultimately worsen your performance.

If a room doesn’t have large windows to allow daylight to pass through, choosing the right fixtures and locations for lighting will be an important point in the renovation. Lighting that includes overhead diffuse and recessed lighting is good for the office, but that may not be enough. For example, it’s important that you have a desk lamp that is in the right place and doesn’t create a shadow on your desk when you’re writing.

Overhead lighting should not be harsh and direct. Instead, it is better to pick a chandelier that provides diffused light. Lampshades soften and diffuse harsh light, and the light from an upright floor lamp is reflected to the walls and ceiling. This will provide even illumination of the room without creating unnecessary shadows.

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6 Home Improvement Ideas That Will Give Your House a Huge Facelift https://www.wallsbymur.com/6-home-improvement-ideas-that-will-give-your-house-a-huge-facelift/ Thu, 12 May 2022 14:40:35 +0000 https://www.wallsbymur.com/?p=1131 Are you tired of the unaesthetic feel of your house, or does the look make you feel less inspired while working? Just as light brightens up a Christmas tree, there are quite a lot of ways you could improve your house that would change the look completely. Improving the look of your house would help you in different ways – […]

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Are you tired of the unaesthetic feel of your house, or does the look make you feel less inspired while working? Just as light brightens up a Christmas tree, there are quite a lot of ways you could improve your house that would change the look completely.

Improving the look of your house would help you in different ways – a beautiful-looking house would lighten up your mood whenever you are in it, and there is no point stressing the impact it has on the valuation.

Home Improvement Tips to Improve Your House

If you desire to improve the look of your home, you are reading the right article. This article will provide you with different ways to give your house a lovely facelift.

1. Change Your Lighting Fixtures 

Replacing or changing your light bulb will improve your house a lot. If you use outdated light bulbs, try changing them into new and modernized bulbs —  this will brighten up the house.

If there are places around the house without bulbs, adding one or two light bulbs to those areas will brighten and add sparks to the house, especially at night. You can try using a stylish design light bulb to give your house a 21st-century look. Adding new lamps inside the house will also enhance its look.

2. Repaint Your House 

Changing the color of your house is one of the best ways to change its look. Painting your house using different colors can never go wrong. Try going for bold colors or a white-washed façade.

Are you thinking of having fun while painting? Then you can go ahead and try both bold and white-washed façades? You can choose from different options; you can try using basic or flat texture paint for the interior. Not leaving the ceiling out either, repaint the ceilings to make it look neat and lovely. Repainting the doors also would improve the look of the house.

3. Change the Roof and Windows  

Replacing your old roof with a new one will do a lot to enhance the look of your house. Try changing your old roof into a new, exhilarating kind of roof. Be careful when choosing though, as using the wrong kind of roof can taint the beauty of the house. If you find it difficult to choose one yourself, try contacting a contractor or a designer for an assistant.

It would help if you also considered changing your old windows; this can change the house’s appearance. You can switch the frames of the windows  — using raw wood for framing the windows is a great option you might consider here.

4. Beautify the Exteriors  

To change or improve the look of your house, adding a garden could be a great idea to consider. To have a beautiful and healthy garden, try fertilizing the grass and trimming it to look lovely and neat.

Another simple exterior improvement you could try is adding a letterbox or a house number. Changing the front door also makes the house look very beautiful from the outside.

You might also try hanging some nice pendants outside the house around the entryway. If there are no fences or they have become dilapidated, you could invest in rebuilding the fence or renovating it to make it look more beautiful and different. You can also add ornamental flowers as they have proven to be a great addition to the exteriors of homes.

5. Change the Interior Settings

Changing the interior of your home will improve it and surprise old-time visitors. You can start by changing the living room settings, replacing the sofas, and changing the portraits (like changing the old family portraits into new ones). Placing a new fireplace is also a beautiful idea to consider. Changing the curtains also brings beauty to the house.

Moving to the dining area, try replacing the table clothes with new ones and changing the dining tables and chairs. In the kitchen, old cookware, cutleries, plates, and cups can be changed and placed in different places from where they used to be.

The bedrooms’ look also can be improved by changing beds and bed clothing. For the bathrooms, there could be the installation of new tubs. You could also order a change of rugs and carpets.

6. Renovate the Garage and Driveway

A wrong design of the driveway might be bad for your home’s aesthetics. You can change the driveway using brick masonry or even stained concrete.

It will help if you change the doors for the garage, or you can carry out a change of color by painting. Renovating the driveway or garage shouldn’t cost much. By overseeing simple changes that blend in with the house’s modern and new look, you will be able to achieve the desired change you want.

Conclusion

The home improvement ideas above are quite inexpensive and simple yet effective. By implementing them correctly, you will give your home a new outstanding impression in the neighborhood, which will wow and put a smile on the faces of friends and family whenever they come visiting.

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Photo wallpaper in the interior: instructions for use https://www.wallsbymur.com/photo-wallpaper-in-the-interior-instructions-for-use/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:09:32 +0000 https://themepalacedemo.com/greatnews-pro/?p=397 Do you remember the times when the walls of many Soviet apartments were dotted with photo wallpaper with poorly printed autumn landscapes, grainy images of birch groves and exotic bounty beaches with palm trees?

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Do you remember the times when the walls of many Soviet apartments were dotted with photo wallpaper with poorly printed autumn landscapes, grainy images of birch groves and exotic bounty beaches with palm trees? From my childhood I remember all this surrounding me “beauty” and after that a stereotype was firmly fixed in my head that photowall photos in no way do not fit in with a stylish interior and are a relic of the past. Fortunately, over the years I have reviewed my views on this subject and realized how much I underestimated such a great design tool! Well, if you still do not consider photo wallpaper as an interior decoration and, looking at it crookedly, remember examples from the past – look through my article to the end and I promise, your opinion will change radically!

Most often, with the help of photo wallpaper an accent wall is made, which adds character to the interior. A few recommendations: choose for this purpose a wall that is visible when you enter, but it should not be conspicuous when you are constantly in the room (otherwise the image can get boring). Perhaps the most advantageous location is in the living room behind the sofa and in the bedroom behind the bed headboard. Visible and unobtrusive!

How to choose the right image? First, listen to yourself! If looking at the picture you start to feel positive emotions, it’s definitely a good sign:) Secondly, choose a photo wallpaper also based on the space in which you plan to place it. It is good if the basic shades of the subject will echo with the other items of the interior.

Your apartment is on the upper floors and faces south? Then feel free to use canvases with saturated and even dark shades, which will absorb the light and get rid of the excess of blinding sun. I really like the photo wallpaper from Mr Perswall, especially the plants and flowers on a black background – they look three-dimensional and, looking at them, the full sense of depth is insanely fascinating!

For rooms with windows on the north side the pictures with beige, yellowish and goldish shades will be very appropriate, which add sun and warmth to the surrounding space. The best thing is that you can buy wallpapers inexpensively, so it’s a great alternative to more expensive decoration materials, which will not only save the family budget, but also create a truly unique space! Exclusive photo wallpaper in Moscow and other cities can be easily found in online stores and showrooms, so it’s easy to find a suitable image.

Do you want to create a small visual illusion that will make a small room look more spacious? Then opt for a photo wallpaper with perspective views, where the image takes the eye into the distance. How about endless mountains, a road fleeing over the horizon, a forest landscape or a metropolis? Whatever you choose, in any case, the result will pleasantly surprise you and make you doubt the true size of the room)

So, do you still think that photo wallpaper is something tasteless and inappropriate? Share your thoughts in the comments))

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