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11 May 2011

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When you are creating new plans for your flooring plan in your house it can be very difficult to choose the best option. Wooden flooring has a great deal of advantages that are to be considered. First, Carpet is not the same coziness and feel as a good quality wooden floor. Second, you can always put a rug or carpet on TOP of a wooden floor, to give a chique and more modern design/look for your house. Also, do note that while a carpet may cost less, it will have to be replaced several times within the lifetime of the house to ensure a clean and durable carpet to walk and lie on.

There are many disadvantages to carpet though. One disadvantage is the fact that a carpet has to be vacuumed every week. Just when you thought that this was enough work for just a simple housecleaning job, you may want to consider the fact that you are constantly spraying chemicals onto the carpet, as it picks up various pathogens and microbes that may be detrimental to your health. Therefore, you cannot walk with shoes on the carpet as it may attract all the allergens, danders, etc that you are exposed to on a daily scale.

Meanwhile, hardwood flooring is durable, and with a few polishes here and there, it will last you the entire life of the house. Hardwood flooring will also increase the net worth of your house and make it more chique and modern. Wooden floors are also eco friendly and do not cause harm to the environment, and this may say a lot about you when you have the right guests or company visit your house. There are a few disadvantages to hardwood floors, as they cost more than your average carpet and there is less comfort (if you do not lie a rug or carpet on top of the floor). But again, this is the cleaner and safer option. So whatever you choose, know that you should perhaps ask a professional and go with the healthier option!

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Windows are not complete without curtains or window blinds, isn’t it? Imagine having a window without those blinds. Don’t you feel a little bare, and most especially plain? Yes, you might think that I am a little vain about windows but I think that blinds are very important when it comes to it. So here are some tips on how to find the best window blinds for you.

* First, you have to consider your needs of having window blinds. How do you want your blinds to serve its purpose? If you are looking for something that gives privacy inside your home, then you should get blinds that are non-transparent. If you want your blinds to control the lighting, a more transparent one is recommended. * Second, you have to select the material of your blinds. Window blinds comes in different material, most of them are made in plastic. But there are blinds that are made from wood, fabric, and metal. Blinds made from plastic are easy to clean and maintain, while the fabric material needs to be washed frequently. On the other hand, blinds that are made up of wood and metal are usually used outdoors. They very durable and can stand on any weather. * The next step would be to decide on the structure of your blinds. Roller shades provides complete window coverage; and designs like top –down blinds also provide privacy but you can adjust the height of it as you desire. Meanwhile, window blinds with pleated designs not only covers your window but it also provide a lighting effect because of the slats in it. There are also blinds with cords so you can adjust the height and lighting of your blinds. * To control the lighting, you can use metal or wood blinds to block the sun’s rays but still have that natural lighting. If you prefer a dramatic kind of lighting, natural blinds that are made from bamboo sticks is recommended for you. But if you totally want the light to be blocked, you can use cellular shades that are non-sheer. * Lastly, the design of your window blinds should not be compromised. You can choose blinds in different colors and finish. I suggest that you choose blinds in simple design so as to not overly emphasize your windows.

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Living room is a very important part of your home. This is the place to go when you want to just relax and pass time. This is also the spot where you can enjoy the time with your family. Indeed, your living room should give off a comforting atmosphere that you need.

But how can you get that comforting living room? It’s really simple! You just have to choose the best colour for your living room.

Although it is really easy, choosing the perfect colour for your living room takes time. You need to follow simple steps. Primarily, you need to do some research about the latest tends in design and colour of houses. Magazines and the Internet are the best resource for this.

After you got an idea of the latest fashion in interiors, you can now choose the basic colour for your living room. This will be the main colour of the room. One to two colours is enough. From there, you can play around with other colours and add variations to it. I suggest that you choose a lighter shade as your base colour, but having darker colours will also do.

The next thing to do is to pick your secondary colour. This should accentuate the base colour that you picked. Your second colour can be a darker or a paler version of your base colour. A contrasting one is also good if you want a more aggressive look for your living room.

Now that you have your colours, it’s time to decide on the places you want to highlight on your living room. To make it a lot easier, you can lay the colours you have chosen on a table and mix them to check if they match well together. Then imagine it painted on the walls of your living room. If it does not fit your taste, you can always go back to the mix and match step.

Finally, you are now ready to rush to your favorite paint store and paint your living room. These steps will surely save you a lot of time –and money too!

03 February 2011

Professional Interior Photography, 3rd Edition

Michael Harris - Professional Interior Photography, 3rd Edition

English | Publisher: Focal Press | 188 pages | PDF | 59 MB

Michael Harris does a great job on this book. In this book he recommends the view camera (instead of the typical 35mm). This book isn't really going to teach all aspects of how to use this camera or the equipment. However, there is pretty good coverage concerning lights and how to correct color with filters. He also gives a really good run down on what equipment to buy, composition, and different types of film.
If you want to learn a lot about architectural photography and its equipment, this is a really good book. If you want lots of specifics on view cameras, you'll need a different book.

Download Link is below:-
http://hotfile.com/dl/101481996/0b496a8/Professional_Interior_Photography_3rd_Ed.pdf.html