What not to do in your living room!

There are innumerous decoration ideas to have a perfect living room design. But have you ever wondered as to what one should avoid doing when it comes to living room design.

Firstly, make sure you choose a wall paint colour for your living room which is pleasant and warm. Do not opt for a colour for your living room walls which is drab, grey and dark. Such colours spread negativity and affect your mood in a downhill way.

Secondly, do not overdo with the family photographs in your living room. Avoid putting all the cute pictures onto the walls as they might look over the top. Some pictures look sweet only in the albums while they look overbearing and crowding if they are put up all at once.

Thirdly, make sure that you do not overdo the exotic element in your living room design. Modern and contemporary décor, no doubt is a rage these days but if your living room looks like a space shuttle and a museum of every thing trendy available in the market, then your living room may look unwelcoming and chaotic instead of looking nice and classy. Just throw in dashes of modern fabrics around the furnishings, put up trendy curtains and furniture rather than over expressing the theme.

Fourthly, avoid over decorating your room and installing too many counters, otherwise you may make your room look like a bar or a pub.

Following the above few points, paying attention to the furnishings, making sure of painting your living room in Dulux colour shades can really help you to get the best living room design.

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PAINT IT MAROON

Do you like to go bold with colours? Are shades of red family… your favourite? Do you ever wonder about going wrong with the bold hues and overdoing colours in your home? There are definitely ways in which you can balance out even the boldest of colours by correctly fusing in the furnishing with the bold colours on the walls.

In this picture, one wall has been painted in deep maroon and the rest of walls are white. Combination of maroon and white is doing the trick here when it comes to balancing a bright and a light colour. The side table and centre table used are in dark wood which is complimenting the dark wall of the room. The tables used are low and have drawers which are more spacious as well look classy.

To even out the dark tone in the room, cream furry rug has been used to add in the light shade in the room. Also, the cream sofa is the major element which is taking away the focus from the dark coloured wall and breaking even the shades in the room from getting monotonously dark.

The maroon cushions are supporting the sofa and making it fuse with the wall and the wood flooring in the room. The wood flooring looks judiciously chosen to support the wall colour. The white window panes look fabulous with the whole décor.

The creatively displaced candle is placed at a corner, however, it definitely is adding onto the room’s style. Candle peaking in from apple shaped case is a very distinct touch that the room is adorning. The vase standing at the floor near the sofa is at a solitary position decorating the room, but it definitely is connecting the room décor with an element of base and simple style!

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Keep Cool with Heat Reflective Paint

The paint industry is undergoing a revolution and varieties that were earlier unthinkable of, have now become a reality. Ever thought of a paint that could keep you house cool? Well, now this is possible. Heat reflective paints, the latest entrant in the market have properties of re-radiating solar heat and hence controlling the temperature inside the house.

This results in lower temperature of the roof and outside walls upto 5 degree Celsius. Lower temperature of walls means less air conditioning costs. Hence if you invest in a good quality heat reflective paint, you can not only beautify your house, but also save on electricity bill! However, the amount by temperature controlled by the paint depends on the colour of the paint and the surface on which it is painted.

Among the best paints to go for in the market is Dulux WeatherShield. The solar reflectance index (SRI) of this paint is double as compared to regular exterior paints. Because of this, heat build up inside the house plummets and the premises remain correspondingly cooler.

In most cases primering of the wall is not required before applying this paint, but if the wall has been freshly plastered, then a coat of primer can be used. If you go for a darker shade for house exteriors, then at least three coats of paint are recommended after an interval of three hours. For lighter shades, two coats are enough.

So what are you waiting for? Choose the best paint and paint your world colourful. We bring you a wide range of products and solutions as far as painting your dream home is concerned.

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WHAT’S IN A KITCHEN?!

Kitchen is an area which is used a lot and needs to be extremely high efficiency. Usually people do not pay as much attention to kitchens as they do towards other areas of their house which is very peculiar considering the fact that kitchens are extremely important and therefore need to be taken care of.

What elements make a kitchen an ideal one, really? An ideal kitchen must have the following:

Proper ventilation has to be there in a kitchen. The windows need to be big and should open easily. Flow of fresh air is extremely necessary in a kitchen to facilitate fresh aromas to be there instead of old odors.

Proper Drainage needs to be there in an ideal kitchen. Proper drainage ensures hygiene in the kitchen and makes it a pleasant place to work around.

Enough space also has to be there in a kitchen to facilitate easy movement. Choose a countertop design horizontal or L-shaped whatsoever as per your activity areas. Make sure there is space enough amidst the cabinets, countertops, tables and chairs in your kitchen.

Proper flooring and countertop material needs to be used to make sure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy. For instance, wooden flooring, countertops are not so advisable from the hygiene point of view. Wood retains moisture; therefore, stone floors and countertops are a better option for your kitchen.

Beautiful décor and good furniture makes sure that a kitchen is ideal and is suitable area of work. Choose pleasing paint colours for your kitchen. You can choose complimentary shades in paint colours for cabinets, furniture and window frames etc. to lend an air of balance and design to your kitchen. Colour coordination is the key to make sure that an area is welcoming enough. Choose beautiful and comfortable furniture for your kitchen that matches and gels with your paint colours in the area.

Apart from that one can decorate the kitchen with one’s pictures, wall paintings, pretty lights and even plants. Add warmth and style to your kitchen and make it as special as the rest of the house. Have an ideal kitchen!

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Interior paints

A good paint job enhances the beauty of your home, as well as hides its minor flaws. The right paint and its proper application inhibit the movement of moisture and water vapor through the walls thereby reducing condensation, rotting, and mold problems. As such, it should not be taken lightly.

There are different kinds of paints that have to be used for interior as well as exterior of your house. Equal attention needs to be paid to both interior and exterior of an edifice. The interior paint is chosen according to the ambience of your house. Depending on the colours and textures used, you can make it as cozy and relaxing as possible.

Other areas of your house like hallways, corridors, foyers in the interior of your house can be painted with bright colours for maximum illumination. Lighting can be opted according to the wall colour to enhance the look of your space.

The interior paint is what the inhabitants are exposed to; most of the time and therefore the interior wall paints need to be chosen wisely. Interior paints needs to be pleasant and should agree with your personality.

Also, interior paints need to be durable against discolouration, peeling or cracking. If the interior paints are not very efficient then it can lead to peeling, cracking, rotting and other mold problems of the exterior of your house.

Magik Smooth Acrylic Finish, Dulux Velvet Touch, Dulux Super Smooth Dulux, Lustre Finish, ICI Supercote Interior Emulsion, ICI Maxilite Distemper, Dulux 3-in-1 Stayclean are some excellent and effective quality paints for interior of your house offered by Dulux.

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Dulux Metal Care-Satin Finish

The colour of your walls is always a very important factor in determining the look of your house. You can always contrast colours of your walls to give a contemporary feel to your house. If you match the colour of your walls with the furnishing of your house, you can give your space a perfect and coordinated look. 

Along with the colours of wall, the texture of wall paint also affects the look of the room. People with a taste for finesse and royalty prefer Satin Finish paints by Dulux. 

Dulux Satin Finish offers efficient coverage as compared to regular enamel. Also it takes very less time to dry, making it easy for users to use Satin Finish Paint. The durability of enamel and finish of emulsion gives Dulux Satin Finish Paint an edge over other kind of paints. 

With a wide range of shade collection Dulux Metal Care-Satin Finish gives you an ample choice of colours to choose from and colour your doors, windows and metal surfaces. 

Not only is Dulux Satin Finish Paint a good and durable option, it also is a very sophisticated emulsion. However, it takes some preparation before you start with the Satin Finish Paint. For instance, it is significant to ensure that the surface is dry, free from dust and grease. Flakes need to be removed and the surface needs to be sanded and cleaned. Emery paper is of many types so it is important to use 180 and 320 emery paper number to get the best possible effect from the emulsion later on! 

Priming, finishing, thinning are significant steps before you choose to use the Dulux Metal Care- Satin Finish Paint. It is also extremely essential to store Dulux Satin Finish Paint in the right way, that is, in upright position and in a very well-ventilated area, away from children.

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CABINET OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

Cabinets can really affect the look of any room. You have to experiment with the look, material and colour of cabinets you use in order to give your home a fresh touch. There are a number of options depending on your requirement, taste, your budget, your room décor etc, that you can choose from! 

You can choose from stainless steel, corian, parapan, glass etc as per your taste and availability of the material. 

Stainless Steel is industrial material and is favourable to make appliances. Corian is a solid surface resin material mostly used to make countertops. It is silky and matte finish. The doors, drawer fronts, appliance panels, countertop, and slat wall system are all manufactured from Corian. 

Parapan is a solid surface used to manufacture cabinetry and is an acrylic based material and is extremely high gloss shine. It comes in an extremely varied array of colours! Aluminum framed glass doors can also be used to give your home a nice and modern look. Mixing glass with wood and warm finishes is a very innovative option for cabinets! 

Blackened Steel finish fridge panels, oven cabinets etc are good options to give a normal kitchen, a fresh look. The dark wood tone and textural effect renders this material a very unique look. 

Wood is very popular, still, to make kitchen cabinets and amongst the many types of lumber used to make kitchen cabinets, maple remains the favourite option. You can choose from cherry, hickory, oak and pine. Natural tones and colour tinted wooden cabinets look amazing! 

Melamine can be used for kitchen cabinets and is available in many different colors and hues and different surface finishes. PVC is a durable material made up of wood fibres covered with a sheet of PVC which is said to be tougher than both laminates and melamine. Laquered cabinets are good to give your kitchen an ultra modern or even the oriental look. Store in style!

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COLOURS AND US

Colours define us and our world. Everything we see, we make, we create has a colour. Colours are much more than just a property, they tell us much more than what is presented. Colours exist in mind. Different colours represent different symbolic qualities.

Black is the colour of authority and power. It is stylish and timeless. Wearing black means desire for power and makes the wearer seem aloof or evil. White symbolizes innocence and purity. It is serene and has a calming effect. Red is also the colour of love and symbolizes emotional stimulation. Pink is tranquilizing and gives a therapeutic effect by helping you reduce aggression. The colour of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colours. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. People are more productive in blue rooms. Green symbolizes nature and refreshing for the soul. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic colour, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms. It also speeds metabolism. The colour of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial. Solid, reliable brown is the colour of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful.

The colour you pick tells about your personality, you mood, your feelings and even your aspirations. Colours affect our actions and our motivations. Don’t just pick colours for the sake of it because it is not just the colour you choose, its about who you are and what you think!

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