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Low-cost decor, decorative pillows

April 8th, 2012 No Comments »

http://www.homestarexchange.org/low-cost-decor-decorative-pillows/Pads are an accessory of elegant decor, versatile, easy to maintain and allow you to change the look of a room for very little money. The modern decorative pillows are available in a variety of styles, from minimalist to some cushions colorfully. You have multiple options when choosing the design that fits better with the touch you want to give your home decor.

The cushions and textiles in general are essential complements to dress up and give personality to the home. You can also have several styles of pads and change them every season, for example for spring and summer. Changing pads will transform the atmosphere of your room with minimal investment.

Accent pillows are available in a wide variety of sizes, colors and materials. You can find silk cushions, cotton, velvet or leather. There are also multiple options for the landfill. The highest quality fillings are usually made with duck feather although there are many other options.

If you want to take a more cheerful atmosphere to a room used cushions in bright colors. Since the pads are small items no problem in using bright colors such as orange or red, it is hard you can get to overload … Read More

Choosing the most appropriate outdoor furniture

April 6th, 2012 No Comments »

http://www.homestarexchange.org/choosing-the-most-appropriate-outdoor-furniture/The market offers a variety of furniture for outdoor wood, plant fiber, iron, aluminum …. It is useful to know some tips before choosing one or the other depending on their strength and adaptability to climate.

Tropical Timber

To nurture, slow fading and stains should avoid them once a year a layer of teak oil.

To remove stains, rub them with a toothbrush dipped in cold water and soap and rinse well. Repeat as many times as necessary to eliminate them altogether.

For scratches, rubbed with sandpaper and apply a 50% linseed oil and turpentine. This mixture darkens the tone a little natural.

Natural fibers

Wicker furniture, bamboo, bone, water hyacinth or rattan require more care than the rest.

Gently aspirated and often, clean them with a cloth dampened with a little water and few drops of ammonia, without much soak. If the parts are made of bamboo or rattan, add salt to water.

Lest we lose elasticity or dry out too much, you can nourish them with linseed oil.

A furniture lacquer, varnish aplícales colorless, once clean and dry well. If creaky wicker seats, can be eliminated by injecting noise on the boards a little paraffin oil, with a … Read More

How to design your home in 5 easy steps

April 3rd, 2012 No Comments »

http://www.homestarexchange.org/how-to-design-your-home-in-5-easy-steps/To design a house I want to make clear that it is best to consult an architect, master builder or interior designer. But here I will show you the basic steps to design or rather pre design your own house, to consult a professional when you clear the house you want and your own well-defined spaces.

Step 1 Choosing Land or plot

First to choose the terrain, leaving aside the economic conditions. You should try that parcel of land has chosen a proper solar orientation, ie to promote your home with solar path suitable for addition to being sunny daylight has most of the day in the spaces we inhabit mostly.

It is important to take note of the elements present in the plot as a great tree, or natural slopes also find the address of the direct sunlight, wind, etc..

With respect to the orientation, it is always better than the back of the house this sunny, and also to enjoy the sun in summer. In order of priority, the north is an excellent orientation to the… Read More

DIY: A magazine rack with hangers

April 2nd, 2012 No Comments »

http://www.homestarexchange.org/diy-a-magazine-rack-with-hangers/In the classroom, in a small studio I have at home … The decorating magazines are all over the place and I am very sorry to get rid of them so that I am accumulating at home day after day.

In the european Chic Blog gives us a very orginal that helps us sort the magazines and decorate a wall in a fun and different.

The idea is very simple, just requires some imagination to choose the most appropriate hangers and the covers they deserve a place of honor on our wall. Do you like?… Read More

Ten tips to decorate your room without spending much money

April 1st, 2012 No Comments »

http://www.homestarexchange.org/ten-tips-to-decorate-your-room-without-spending-much-money/Decorate your room with these ideas that will not break your pocket and you can complete in no time. Animate and give a new look to your room.
1. Flowers

The flowers add a touch of natural beauty to a room, and since the room is one of the most used at home, these receiving more attention there. No need to spend each week on special flowers, which grow in your yard are sufficient. Also consider including a plant that blooms at certain times of year, you will not need to be replenished every few days flowers. Although some plants of the year will not flower, they will give the same natural touch to your… Read More

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