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How to Make Your Kitchen Winter Ready

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The winter is upon us and the chills can get too much to bear. Stepping out of the quilt may be difficult; many even refuse to go to the bathroom and the kitchen because of how cold the sanitary ware or the room is. Kitchens, in turn, face issues of their own during winter. Water that comes through the taps is too cold or, at times, it may freeze in the pipes. Since kitchen plays a valuable role in giving warmth to everyone through the foods made inside its four walls, it becomes important to get it winter ready as well. Read on to know how you can make the kitchen more inviting:     1. Clearing out freezer & fridge As the winter chill starts rising in the air, it becomes important to clean out any frozen water that may be stuck to the walls of the freezer or the fridge. Wipe down the shelves and watch out for food past its expiry date. Replace the food in the fridge with winter specials such as carrots, spinach, frozen meat cuts, various condiments that ...

Flooring ideas for living room

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When designing a room, the one thing that brings everything else together is the flooring. Right flooring significantly helps in putting all design elements of the room together. It sets the stage of comfort and durability for many years. If you are planning to redesign your living room, here are a few interesting flooring ideas that would be of great help to you: Go for Patterns: Introducing patterned flooring is a stylish way to add interest to your living room. Availability of variety of flooring styles and designs help you achieve a unique look of your choice. Opt for distinctive natural stone tiles or choose creatively arranged planks as they can really make your room stand out. Patterned flooring with stone, slate and natural hardwood also helps in enhancing the visual interest of the room. Go with natural colour patterns or customize your own pattern with two or more different colour tiles to create an interesting design. You can get information about the latest tile des...

How Ceramic Tiles Help Keep Your House Warm

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There was a time when tiles were a need that came in plain, limited and sometimes, dull colours. Over the years manufacturers became more adventurous and added more functional features along with visual design. With this, the decorated tile became more than just a necessity for your home floors and walls. Coming in breathtaking variants, ceramic tiles have been a favourite among the masses for its tough-as-nails surface and easy maintenance. The tiles are also easy to adapt and modify to as per needs. Digital wall tiles are extremely popular for their precise finish in design and thickness, making them the perfect type of tile to go on a decorative wall.  Home owners who have installed ceramic tiles often complain about heat retention during winters. Cold floors during winters are a big no-no. Also, one wouldn’t feel like covering up their floors if they have a stunning floor design. The latest technology in ceramic tile-making combined with a few hacks can help you rais...

Tiling Ideas for Small Size Bathrooms

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It is common knowledge that tiles and bathrooms go hand in hand. Apart from the functionality offered by tiles, whether floor tiles or wall tiles , they help you elevate the aesthetic look of the bathroom in more ways than one. A bathroom is one of the most important spaces in a house that requires frequent maintenance. If it’s a small bathroom, proper designing and care becomes even more crucial. A small bathroom shouldn’t feel suffocating or dingy, and the way it has been tiled goes a long way in helping you achieve a comfortable and pleasing ambience inside. Here are a few tips to help you tile your small bathroom effectively and elegantly: 1.Lay tiles diagonally to make the bathroom appear larger: A small size bathroom, if not done right, will appear uncomfortable due to lack of space. To help you out with that, we have a trick: lay tiles diagonally with a 90-degree orientation. Believe it or not, this gives out an illusion of space and also adds a bit of style to your flo...

Tips for a Kitchen Makeover

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Kitchen remodeling is a great way to enhance its efficiency and appearance. You can give your kitchen a make-over by changing its wall and floor tiles , installing a stylish countertop and altering the backsplash. Here are a few thoughtful tips you can incorporate while designing your kitchen:    Install a stylish countertop : redoing the countertop can help you liven up the interiors of your kitchen.   Nowadays, countertops are available in a wide array of colors, so you can choose the one as per the look you want. Go for natural colors as they complement well with steel appliances. If you want to give your kitchen a warm, cottage-like look, opt for a butcher style wood countertop. Heat resistant and highly functional, its surface is perfect for food preparations. Honed granite is also a durable option for kitchen counter tops.   Change the backsplash: Quality backsplashes are important as they prevent damage due to water, oil, steam etc. Apart ...

Flooring Ideas for Dining Rooms

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Dining room is where all social gatherings and daily meals with family and friends takes place. In most homes, it is attached to the living room or the kitchen and is bustling with activity. That’s why this multi functional space requires flooring that is easy to clean and durable. By choosing the right tiles, you can make your dining room inviting without compromising on style and practicality.  Here are some tiling ideas that will help you achieve this:  Make it rustic: Wood like tiles for floor give a rustic charm to your dining area. They are completely water-proof, scratch resistant and appear much like real wood. A great pick for open concept homes as they easily blend with your furniture and the overall décor. Moreover, they are robust, super easy to clean and maintain. Available in striking colours from velvety to dark brown, a wooden touch will surely give your dining area a new look altogether.  Go Vitrified: Your dining room will most like...