There are some hellishly expensive patio doors available. But if you’re looking for something a little more reasonably priced the Wickes range might be helpful.
Although, we haven’t tested these products, they look stylish and include a range that has been extended from 6 and 8 foot doors to include 10 and 12 foot doors.
This design appears high quality and features double glazing throughout with a solid wood core and an extra-thick, three millimetre real oak veneer.
Prices range from £1,299 for a three panel door, you can bring the outdoors into your home. Four options of three panels up to five (sizes available are 6ft, 8ft, 10ft and 12ft). All the doors fold back completely and the 10ft option also has a French door feature, providing easy access for everyday use. All the doors are reversible, meaning they can be fitted from left to right or right to left – a handy feature for this type of door.
If you are thinking about decorating your child’s bedroom then you should probably consider the very simple to use Room Makeover Kits available.
Here are examples of 2 very different kit themes, Outer Space stickers are ideal for decorating a whole room and Wish Upon a Star stickers are better for making feature walls or furnishings.
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The best thing about the wall kits is that there are no glues, no mess and no fuss. The effect is a transformation from boring to bold in a matter of minutes. The stickers are vinyl pre-cut self adhesive stickers which can be applied or removed without fuss, they are also washable. You can expect up to 96 stickers per box all of different sizes and colours.
The room themes come in four ‘Original’ themes:
• Undersea Adventure
• Funky flower
• Outer Space
• Jungle Safari
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 13th June 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Interior Design
Working from home can be the most liberating and enjoyable experience there is. No more commuting, no more politics, no more body odours from colleagues and an opportunity to create a working environment that fits you like a glove.
Here are my top tips for getting your home office right first time.
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Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 28th May 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Interior Design
If you need help in determining the type, size and position of your indoor plants you may want to give Leaf it at Home a whirl.
They offer ‘Interior landscaping’ which creates ambience and atmosphere in the home through plants. Their flexible design service means solutions within virtually any budget can be sought. An initial consultation with a Leaf it at Home designer, determines all the plants and pots that might be required. The plants can then be maintained on a weekly basis as part of an ongoing programme.
Leaf-it-at-home Design Consultant Andrew Davidson says;
“Long gone are the days of scrappy looking plants shoved in the corner of a room, the trend is shifting towards plants being the main focus of any well-designed interior. Shapes, colours and sizes of plants have become more and more significant as stylish features.”
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 19th May 2008 at 10:17 AM, Filed in Interior Design
Developing and improving your home does sometimes require a little inspiration as well as perspiration. That’s why we were quietly impressed by Mydeco.com.
It offers clear and concise navigation to a variety of helpful home improvement topics which include:
• Latest furniture and home accessories.
• The best in renovation products such as paint, wallpaper, flooring etc.
• Signed up Mydeco Members can tap into interior design advice from the online community. Active community members include Sir Terence Conran and Kelly Hoppen.
• 3D room planning tools can help site members to visualise furniture and finishes in a particular room. A great way to prevent expensive decor mistakes.
I particularly liked Mydeco’s celebrity inspired looks. With all the furniture and accessories listed for purchase, Mydeco makes it very easy to recreate the celebrity look. Simon Cowell ‘s style (as per below) was a favourite of mine.
Mydeco has a lot to offer as a home improvement resource - so go take a look.
