Rented house? Deck it up efficiently!

It is not always that we live in a place we own. Especially in cities, renting out houses is a common story! Problem with rented houses is that the architecture is not as per one’s tastes, always. More than often, one has to settle down with a place that is either closer to work, or has space enough to meet requirements or is simply a new place to reside for a while. In rented houses, one cannot experiment around too muchfor obvious reasons.

Let’s see what then can be the elements that one can add to a rented place to make it one’s own keeping in mind the mobility factor of the furnishings that one chooses. Try opting for evergreen kind of items which do not lose their style and effect even if the house you live in changes.

Wooden furniture is something that is always in fashion and looks classy no matter the architecture. Teak wood sofas, tables, bed, dining tables etc. all are items that look extremely good and last very long. So one can just give a touch of Dulux wood paints and trust these furnishings for a very long time.

When living in a rented house, spend on long lasting furnishings- be it- wooden curtains or good quality storage cupboards. Try to mix and match the curtains you choose, do not go overboard with expensive curtains, and be very stringent with the budget when it comes to curtains. Spend well on artworks instead to lift up your house. Cushions, covers for furnishings etc. can be dressy as these are things one uses for long period of time. Be wise and there is no way you can go out of budget when it comes to decorating!

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Doors make a difference

Doors complete the look of the home. Painting walls in beautiful textures and paints, and not having doors that match will take away the look of the whole of the room. Not just the main doors, but also the interior doors have to be well thought of and well chosen according to the taste, the personality and the home interiors.

Doors are available in every possible design, material and kind. The doors make the house used widely in homes as well as offices. Having broad gateways into the home to have privacy and a touch of sophisticated home interiors is a very good idea to uplift the look of one’s home interiors.

While one sets out to revamp one’s home décor, one can opt for doors made of timber, glass, metals etc. Usually metal doors are safety doors, so they are used with locks along with the wood doors for extra safety in homes and work places. Glass doors look great if total privacy is not the major concern. Wooden doors still spell class and look amazing no matter what colour one chooses as a theme to do up the entire room. If the doors are not chosen keeping in mind the entire décor, chances are high that the entire décor may go down look wise.

Durability, material, budget, utility and look of the door are some of the things that have to be kept in mind when it comes to choosing for doors that complement and enhance the room interiors. Hinged doors, panel doors, folding doors may be used as per one’s taste, décor and requirement. Dulux wood paints and metal paints are good options to maintain the look of the doors to give a fresh and finished look to the room décor.

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Dress up your dressing room

Dressing rooms are usually attached closed areas around the bathrooms. The main purpose of having a dressing room in one’s house is to be able to get dressed without any kind of hurry. Dressing rooms earlier were not as common as they are now. The reason behind this changing trend is the fact that people now have become more aligned towards vanity and beauty. People especially spend time on design ideas for their dressing rooms now as it is the only part of the house where one can be his or her own self.

People generally go in for separate panels for all their items like clothes, accessories, shoes etc. The different storage spaces are blended in terms of the room décor. Some of the popular furnishing items that are required to be kept in dressing rooms are dressing table, wardrobe spaces, shoe rack and some shelves to stock in essential stuff. One can pick classiest and shiniest of wood for the cabinets to be installed in the dressing room area as the area is usually small and the wood furnishings would fit in the budget even if one chooses to go for a high quality and expensive kind of wood. Some of the varieties of woods that one can choose from are cherry, oak, teak, mahogany and pine.

Furthermore, to add on to the look of the wood, Dulux offered wood paints can be used. Dulux wood paints help one to take care of one’s wood furnishing and lend the wooden furnishings a longer life.

Wrought iron dressing table and aluminum almirahs are also commonly used. One can pick from the trendiest of options for furnishings in the market. Dulux offers metal paints too, to help you care for your metal furnishings in the long run.

Dressing room is just like any other room but the challenge lies for you, in experimenting with the design ideas. You can go for unique finishes and cuts in your furnishing. Instead of your routine cabinets and traditional storage spaces; choose for angular design storage with funky colours, door handles and panels. Dressing tables are also available in several designs that one can match up according to one’s design ideas and one’s taste. Opt for stylish lights to accentuate the look of your dressing room but make sure that the functionality part of the lights does not get left out.

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Fiddle with Interior Paint Combinations and Wood Paints

What is the first thing that we notice when we enter a house? Colours of the wall catch our eye, then comes the interior design which follows the same colour theme. Or sometimes it is just vice versa! Therefore the right interior paint combinations are necessary to impart the kind of look which you have in mind.

The paint industry has been evolving and better products and a wide range of colours are available now to choose from. For example, if you want to create a rich and dramatic atmosphere in the room, go for red, peaches and family of pink and fuschia. Complement these with browns and other earthy colours for a homely effect or pale and white colours for balancing out the strong colours painted on two walls. However, never go for deep colours on all the four walls if the room is small.

Other interior paint combinations include green, violet and blue which blend well with beige and yellows. While painting house, another thing to take care of is the wooden furnishings. Wood Paints protect furniture from termite damage and decay because of water. Go for clear coatings or opaque paintings depending upon the interiors.

These days, satin finish coatings for wood are much in vogue. These are as durable as enamel and give the finish of emulsion. Other type of wood paints can be either glossy or matt. But for the main door, one should prefer a supergloss coat because its link bond technology gives the final finish a sheen look and it lasts almost twice as the normal wood paint would. It is also has anti-yellow properties and gloss retention formula. So choose the colours and company carefully before you get ready to paint your dream house!

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