Essentially Local May-June 2019
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TOP TIP<br />
Sticky fingers and<br />
cobwebs sparkle in<br />
the summer sun –<br />
give your windows<br />
a clean!<br />
IT MIGHT BE FASHION BUT...<br />
Coral colours and natural textures are<br />
this year’s fashion. Avoid coral on walls,<br />
especially if you are selling your home, keep<br />
your paint tastes to lighter tones and whites.<br />
This gives a clean, fresh look, which won’t<br />
date or put off potential buyers. Whites<br />
also reflect light to help make your room<br />
look bigger. Use accessories to bring in the<br />
accent colours - don’t just stick with fashion.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
WINDOWS WITH STYLE<br />
Different styles of curtains or blinds<br />
add to your room design, yet they’re<br />
also functional accessories - keeping<br />
warmth in or the heat out as well as<br />
blocking light. Wooden shutter blinds,<br />
like this gorgeous Sante Fe Shutter, are<br />
the latest style to adorn<br />
our windows, bringing a<br />
continental chic. There’s<br />
a range of shades to suit<br />
your scheme and can be<br />
used in any room. (Ask<br />
Universal Blinds for<br />
details)<br />
For something softer<br />
go for fabric blinds or<br />
textured curtains.<br />
Sante Fe Shutter blind from Universal Blinds<br />
Choosing<br />
a Floor<br />
If you don’t know where to start<br />
visit your local flooring shop to<br />
get more ideas and advice.<br />
Looking for wood -<br />
here’s our guide<br />
1. Solid wood can be refinished<br />
repeatedly. A minimum of 4mm<br />
depth of top layer is advised for<br />
engineered wood. Solid wood<br />
can warp when in kitchens and<br />
bathrooms.<br />
2. Go for more expensive and<br />
durable woods in the busier areas<br />
of your home.<br />
3. Laminate, made from<br />
compressed fibreboard covered<br />
with a photographed image and<br />
a protective layer, is affordable,<br />
hardwearing and looks natural.<br />
4. Most wood comes pre-finished<br />
with guarantees. Unfinished<br />
boards give flexibility of colour -<br />
paint, varnish or oil but think costs,<br />
time and mess!<br />
5. Natural wood looks good<br />
throughout your home and office<br />
areas. Whites and pale shades<br />
show up dirt but are good in<br />
small spaces. Warm woods are<br />
good for larger spaces although<br />
less contemporary. Modern<br />
darker shades will show off lighter<br />
furniture but can make a room<br />
look smaller.<br />
6. Narrow boards are traditional,<br />
work better in bigger spaces and<br />
are usually cheaper. Longer wider<br />
boards tend to make spaces look<br />
bigger.<br />
7. Pine is a cheaper option,<br />
scratches more quickly, and<br />
options to resand are limited.<br />
8. Mop with a damp cloth<br />
and no soap. Oil according to<br />
manufacturer’s instructions.<br />
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