Many older style houses have generous-sized bedrooms but lack the en-suite bathroom or shower room that many consider a necessity. In the same square footage in a more modern house there would certainly be additional en-suite bathrooms. But how easy is it to fit an en-suite shower room (or wet room) into an existing bedroom.
If you cannot resist the natural beauty of limestone tiles for your new kitchen or bathroom then youmay need to know how to care for your new limestone floor. The main potential issue you need to be aware of is that acidic substances (including lemon juice) can cause significant and noticeable damage to limestone because limestone is a calcium-based material. So it is essential that the tiles are sealed after they have been installed for added protection.
And here are some more easy pointers towards keeping your beautiful limestone floor looking good for years to come.
Thought I’d made the decision to go with marble floor tiles to replace the sad and sorry tiles currently gracing my kitchen floor in my new home but I’m starting to have second thoughts....
There is no denying that limestone tiles are beautiful – they have a unique beauty that cannot be matched by even the best quality porcelain. But there is also no denying that they need regular maintenance to stay looking as good as new (whereas porcelain tiles need very little, if any, maintenance). Whether you choose limestone tiles in a polished or honed finish, a tumbled or brushed finish they will always require significant effort to keepthemlooking good.
Marble is a natural rock that is extracted from quarries around the world in the same way as many other rocks, including granite. It is formed from limestone that has been altered (metamorphosed) due...
Porcelain tiles are a form of ceramic tile made in a single manufacturing process to produce an extremely hard-wearing tile. Unlike traditional ceramic tiles that are fired in the kiln initially to produce the...
I am thinking about moving house soon and I recently viewed a house to buy that was small but perfectly formed – an ideal location with lovely country walks on the doorstep, a beautiful...
Find out how to store your craft fabric easily by using cheap self storage and some handy storing tips designed to keep your materials in great condition. Are you a craft fabric hoarder? Are...
Let’s check out some of the most exciting and modern entrance hallway ideas. It’s never easy decorating an entrance hall, particularly if it’s narrow or small. In today’s post I’ve pulled together some of...
Living in a rental is a reality for many people. Even though the place is not yours, there are clever ways to make your rental feel like home. That’s why we are here today....
Working from home? These tips will help you use Mother Nature to boost the productivity of your working space. During the pandemic the amount of people working from home nearly doubled. As the world...
Owning a beach house is satisfying in itself. When you are waking up to ocean sounds and views every morning, you do not need much more than that. However, if you want a true...
Hoping to thin down your possessions? Have a go at one of these eight decluttering methods. You know you want a clean, clear, minimalist home, but how do you get to that end result?...
For many, travel is an essential source of inspiration. It can impact your taste in food, music, style, and even interior design. Exploring new cities and cultures is a surefire method to reinvigorate any...
Looking to refresh your home with a new paint colour? Consider this years top trends for inspiration. The paint that you use in your home makes a huge impact as to how it looks,...
The positioning of your staircase within your loft conversion is easily one of the biggest and most significant design decisions there is. Despite this, all too often it’s overlooked and with great consequences. It’s...
If you have never had a go at tiling before, it can seem a pretty daunting task. Working out how many tiles you need is just the start of the stress. Getting your technique right and your finish perfect can make the difference between creating a beautiful room and being left with a mess, so make sure you have done your homework before you launch into your tiling project. Read our top tips to help your next tiling project go to plan.
Your hallway, the first room that visitors to your home see, can make a lasting impression. So, it is important to make sure the impression it does make is the right one. After all, it...
Antique furniture and vintage-inspired style are rising in popularity again. Traditional designs don’t go out of fashion, simply because people are looking for comfort in the familiar. Unfortunately, many people who have antique furniture...
Black and white bathrooms always look so stylish whether they are in a traditional Art Deco style or designed with modern minimalism in mind. They are perfect in character or period homes and also in modern homes. And, best of all, they don’t date quickly so will look great for years to come so be a good investment in improving a home.
Bathroom manufacturers and the buying public all love white in bathrooms, whether it is the bathroom suite or large, glossy porcelain tiles there is really nothing to compare with gleaming white lines. White bathroom suites look equally good in period reproduction styles as they do in sleek contemporary styles and any of the huge range of bathrooms to choose from will look fabulous when complemented with black. Accent tiles in black can be used to create unique patterns on borders or tiled panels and black accessories such as vases, towels etc. enhance the monochrome look. If you are feeling very daring (and either don’t live in a hard-water area or have a water softener fitted) then I have even seen a black Art Deco style basin. Just be sure it will suit your style of home and bathroom (I’m personally still cautious about using any sort of coloured sanitary ware).
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