Glow Your Bathroom

In the daytime, translucent materials that evoke the sensation of total tranquility. If you’re looking for bathroom fixtures that is stylish, practical and use of modern technology the TOTO range is attractive choice for you. Items from the collections made by using
TOTO’s custom Luminist materials, epoxy resin, a quality, like translucent glass, heat resistance and excellent resistance-extreme. Users experience a sense of calm that can only provide a bath, brought to the next level with the soft light spreads through the LED lights under the bath or from the sink. NEOREST TOTO’s Series LE is a bathroom product range which has received several awards Red Dot. Toilet and sink already got a gift in the year 2009 and the tub was just awarded the 2010 Red Dot.

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Furniture System for Living Room

Sistema Concept is a very flexible furniture system for living room created by Italian manufacturer Doimo Design. High quality, style, flexibility and finishes are things that
distinguish this furniture system from many other contemporary living room sets. The inspiration photos below could show you how to organize your storage without spoiling a room’s design. If the room is big enough there are plenty of ways how even with simple cabinets you can achieve something unique and stylish. Otherwise, if the room is small with a smart choice of cabines and finishes you can create enough of storage space which won’t be ugly.

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Essential Laundry Furniture

Why is it that the laundry room always goes by the wayside? Make the most of this space with this sleek line of space-saving furniture for the laundry room, by Riva. This smart and stylish design by Terry Dwan in collaboration with Electrolux proves that a streamlined space is easy to
achieve with the right tools – in this case, this collection of stylish and space-efficient shelving, cabinets and surfaces for ironing and folding laundry with built-in appliances and sink. The natural, neutral wood finish is simple to suit any style, turning chaos into chic order.

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Chic Furniture Collection

Love the look and feel of leather? Then try the new Bellows collection designed by Toan Nguyen on for size. This chic furniture collection by Walter Knoll boasts an elegant look and a luxurious feel that raises the bar on your home decor. The Bellows Dining Table echoes that same style in its base, topped by a delicate, round glass tabletop, made for socializing and enjoying.

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Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: Let Record Store Day Inspire You

Joann mentioned my work in their blog and included a link to my shop. I'm so proud!

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: Let Record Store Day Inspire You

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Tips to Hang a Bamboo Chair

Hanging chairs lend a lot of fun to any room. As long as there is room to negotiate around the chair and account for the radius it will swing, the next part is easy. There are a number of types of hangers to use to add even more
fun to this type of furniture.

1. Determine where your bamboo chair should hang. Consider that the chair has a swing radius, so it cannot be located too close to the walls, windows or other furniture it might hit.
  
2. Note that directly above where the chair will be is the stud to which it will be attached. Understand that it must be attached to the direct center of that stud in order to hold the weight of the chair and its occupant. Use the stud finder to locate the selected stud as well as the studs on either side.
  
3. Move the stud finder along the width of each stud and mark where the sides are. Studs can be located 16 inches to 24 inches apart. Find the next stud to know how many inches apart your studs are. Locate the third stud on the other side to be sure of how wide each stud is and confirm how far apart they are located.
  
4.  Mark the center of the selected stud. Drill a ¼-inch pilot hole through the ceiling and into the center of that stud. Use either a 3/8-inch eye bolt or a lag eye hook combination to screw into the wood. Always use wood glue on the screws of the bolt before screwing it in to insure a tighter bond.
  
5. Confirm that your bamboo swing chair has an S hook to attach to the ceiling apparatus. Use that hook, or attach a swing/swivel spring that will allow the chair to rotate and bounce as well as swing. The chair is now securely screwed into the ceiling stud and will hold the recommended amount of weight of an average person.

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Tips to Design Your Kitchens

Designing a home kitchen involves a great deal of planning to end up with a functional and aesthetically pleasing room. Thoroughly planning the kitchen design before any work begins increases the chances of staying on track and on budget. You're more likely to enjoy the results of the design because you took time to think about what you truly want and need from the kitchen.

1. Set the kitchen design budget. Determine how much you have in savings or from a loan that will go toward the project. Add a buffer into the budget to account for any unexpected expenses.
  
2. Identify the decorating style for the kitchen design. Keep the style in mind throughout the planning process making sure all of the decisions fit within that style.
  
3. Measure the kitchen space. Use the measurements to draw a sketch of the kitchen floor plan. Keep the drawing to scale for accurate design. Add in any permanent fixtures such as the electrical outlets and plumbing.
  
4. Choose the location for the appliances. A triangle arrangement of the sink, stove and refrigerator is the most common arrangement. This allows easy access to these three items that are used frequently while cooking. Keep in mind the electrical outlets and plumbing when locating the appliances.
  
5.  Add in the countertops and cabinets on the drawing. Include the measurements for each section. Identify the type of wood and the finish you want on the cabinets. Choose a material for the counter tops.
  
6. Choose the flooring for the kitchen. Tile, linoleum and laminate wood flooring are good options. They are durable and generally hold up well with spills. Consider the overall look you want and the budget. Tile comes in a variety of types and prices making it feasible for almost any kitchen budget.
  
7. Plan the lighting for the kitchen. Choose an overhead light that will cast general light. Plan for task lighting such as pendant lights over an island or under cabinet lighting around the kitchen.
  
8. Select the color scheme for the kitchen. Determine which color will serve as the wall color and which colors will be used as accents.
  
9. Choose wall decorations and other accents for the kitchen. If the cabinets will have space above them, plan for arrangements and decorations you can use to dress up the space. Choose window treatments that match the overall style of the kitchen.

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