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11 Accent Wall Ideas for the Living Room

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 It is a pain in the eye to spend a fortune to establish distinction with the interior design of the living room. Considering that the living room is a popular common area where the household lounge, which is achieved from the room’s pale scheme to add flavor to the boring walls. The best idea is to opt for accent walls. We need to take a break from the conventional uniformity in the color and material of all the walls. Designing accent walls is one way of doing so. It adds flavor to the walls.  As one of the most favored areas within the house, it takes a lot of courage to think of ways on how to establish an accent wall. The first step on how to endure a challenge like this is to conduct research and browse for design inspirations. Take risks in experimenting with different materials, colors, and even patterns defining the intricate details of the living room. It may make the design of the living room a little spice. Check out these 11 accent wall ideas for the living room t...

Stones

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 Thinking of using stone in your project? This guide includes popular types of natural rock used in architecture, interiors and design with links to hundreds of examples to inspire your own work. Alabaster Alabaster is a soft, fine-grained stone that has been used for centuries to carve elaborate forms and ornaments . However, its solubility in water means that it is best suited for indoor use.                                                In its pure form, alabaster is white and translucent, which makes it ideally suited to lighting design. Basalt                                 Basalt is a dark-coloured igneous rock that is formed when lava cools rapidly. It is most frequently used as an aggregate for concrete as it is low-cost and high-strength, but it is also a popular cladding an...

How to Select Tree for Your Garden

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Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’. 1. Start with why What would you like your tree to do for you? This question is important because not all trees offer the same features. You might like privacy, shade, greenery around your entertainment area, something for the kids to climb, or colours and textures to complement your home design. Once you’ve determined the ‘why’ you can start a process of elimination — starting with size. 2. Size matters Many tree removals in urban areas are a result of the wrong tree in the wrong place. Look at the size of your yard and any objects nearby including your house, power lines, fences and driveways. Your little elm might look cute now, but in 15 years it could be leaning against your carport. A quick Google will help you with tree measurements but here’s a guide to some popular tree species and their typical heights: Small (<8m)           ...