četvrtak, 11. travnja 2013.

Red and white in your home


Let's forget about everything today and dive into a world of elegance and simplicity, shall we? Here is an article about two wonderful color that are exceptional in itself, and if you combine them you will get an outstanding mix: red & white. Who you all know red is the color of love and passion, energy and power, just think of the businessmen - they often wear red ties, or the well-known red carpet where celebrities gather in luxury events. In China, red is the color of happiness and prosperity and is used to attract good luck. While red has all the qualities of a strong, white is tender, innocent color that will make the area look clean and soothing. And now what about the combination of these two colors? This is a manifestation of elegance and leadership at the same time. Stylish and perhaps even dare feeling that causes this combination - red & white, will create the impression of taste and glamor.



 Experts say that the color red must be used to attract attention,  used for utensils, chairs and kitchen utensils, as shown above. Do not use too much red in the room, you do not want to look dark and bloody.  red, white and yellow. This I have already mentioned, but I will repeat - the sunny and cheerful design - yellow is your best friend. When combined with red and white, yellow will bring moments of calm and relaxing atmosphere. I recommend this combination for children's room or even a living room.  red, white and beige. If you have already decided to paint your walls red, focuses on the use of tender and luminous tones. A good example of this is the use of red, white and beige. In this situation, the cream will become hot property, and partially counteracted by the amount of red.  red, white and brown. Another color for heating is brown. If you decide to create a contrast, then your choice can be a combination of red, white and brown, because the screaming red color and brown neutral.  red, white and gray. Gray is as beige, neutral colors and can do that will drown if used in combination with red and white. But I will tell you that this is not true. Just look at the above photo - metallic gray adds a stylish touch of space, making it more modern. I suggest you use a combination of red, white and gray if you are planning to decorate your space in high-tech style.  red, white and black.Timeless, always a good combination of red, white and black. One thing I can tell you for sure: no matter which style you prefer and space equipment, will not be mistaken if you opt for this mix.  red, white and blue. This combination remind me of the marine style and the general view. Refreshing feeling is guaranteed by using the red, white and blue. Excellent for room for boys, along with marine details such as anchors, decorative vessels and more.  Red, white and teal. This combination is similar to the previous with the lighter shades of turquoise brighten up the space, creating a contrast with the fancy red. I hope you remember what I said about turquoise last week. What do you think about this combination? Is this your favorite, or you prefer to use these colors separately? 

Black and white in your home


Black - white combination is one of the best combinations ever. Shows elegance and style, as well as the never-dying classical beauty. Since we know a lot of white, let's see why it is black so beautiful. Although most of you associate black with grief, I suggest you all look at the bright side of this color. The use of black to show elegance, sophistication, and perhaps a bit of mystery. Council designer: black, as dark colors can make your space look smaller and that other colors look brighter.



 When you combine two colors, you can always have two views. In this case, a room decorated with black and white can be a light and stylish, if you use more white.  On the other hand, when you use more black - space will automatically look dark and mysterious. Another advice: Do not use black with some other dark color, because it will melt and result will have a dark and sad room. So, to avoid this result (and the outside is so sunny and cheerful) will focus on black & white combined with bright, summer colors.  Black, white & blue. For the weekend, this is the best combination. Light is refreshing, and reminds us of the sea that we all love.  black, white & green. What's freshness without green? For juicy look, use green, regardless of whether it comes to painting the walls or adding green details in the room.  Black, white & orange. When we talk about the juicy appearance - definitely need to use orange in combination with black and white as it will give the happy look of your room. Great for the summer period.  Black, white & yellow. Very stylish combination of black & white and yellow, it will refresh the room. Black will make the yellow came to the fore and will bring sunny feeling to your home.  black, white and pink. Pink with black and white - may seem too maiden.  Black, white and red.A passionate combination make red, white and red. This is a very fancy combinations, but do not use too much black and red because it can significantly darker area so that you do not help black. In addition, the combination of these three colors is one of the best. you have some experience in the use of black and white? I think it is worth a try, is great for any room! 

How colors affect children?


Psychological meaning of color in nursery room colors of the light spectrum and their psychological significance for children  Even the ancient Egyptians knew how colors are important for psychological well-being of people. Colors have large impact on our lives, and that we are aware of. Their influence is especially evident in those who are most vulnerable, such as children. On these colors have a twofold effect so that at the same time can be relaxing or excite.







 Therefore it is essential that children 's rooms and general areas in which they reside, are an oasis of rest and relaxation. The colors you use when decorating your home primarily as a reflection of yourself.  advisable to use a maximum of three different colors, more than that would upset the harmony and the room would seem chaotic and uncomfortable. The most important thing of all is that when choosing colors for Pediatric Service careful to regulate all the other elements. This applies to furniture, curtains, carpet, cushions and light.  If you manage to match all, be sure that your little ones will create a comfortable space for learning, relaxation and entertainment. Division colorsWarm colors  Warm colors tend to provide warmth, intimacy and relaxation. These colors create in us the feeling of closeness and comfort. However, intense warm colors like red and orange are somewhat stimulating effect on children because they encourage their energy. Children may be too restless. You can use them only as a detail in the decoration of the room. Cool colors  Most people avoid using cold colors in the students' rooms and generally in areas where they live. Light cool colors such as blue, green, light blue, blue purple and even black, have a calming effect and a wider area making it elegant and open.  recommendation is to use earth colors in the students' rooms because they are a good choice, especially for children who have problems with concentration, hyperactivity ... Earth colors give the feeling of warmth, relaxation and comfort, and thus acting soothing and positive for children.Neutral colors  beige, stone and cream colors are neutral colors, like black, white and gray. They are suitable for most of the space, especially if combined with strong shades of other colors. Neutral colors act as a blank canvas on which to paint something. If you combine them with other colors are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms because they give breathable and comfort. For pediatric room as the wall color I would not use them because we are acting a bit apathetic, maybe just a little detail in beige shades, but no more than that.  Colors of the light spectrum and their psychological significance for children Bela  mainly represents peace, joy, purity. Since it reflects almost 80% of light elements pediatric rooms look bigger than rooms painted in other colors. White color looks a bit sterile in the students' rooms, so I would not recommend it. But you can very skillfully combined with other bright colors, add a little just to be able to control the intensity of the primary colors. Orange  It has exactly the same effect as red, but to a lesser extent because combines the energy of red and yellow that brings happiness and joy . Darker shades of orange create a warm atmosphere while lighter shades of orange give spaces joy and a very good choice for children 's rooms. Green  Strengthens self-confidence and a calm, refreshing but be aware of its strength. Should not be too dark. The color tone kiwi is nice choice because it creates the feeling of serenity. Always combine it with warmer colors like red and orange. Blue  venues of peace, harmony and depth. If the use of the students' rooms must know that it slows the nervous system and produces a calming effect that prepares the body for sleep. It also enhances concentration and memory and learning ability. It can soften bright rooms giving the space a feeling of peace and serenity. On the other hand, some shades of blue can create the opposite effect and make the space seem cold and uncomfortable, especially for sleeping.  Personally, I like the warm colors and the cold does not use in areas where longer sit or sleep. If you love blue color free to use, but always with a measure, combine it with other colors to sleeping acted soothing, warm and relaxing. Purple  is often considered the color that is not good to use for sleeping or pediatric rooms because it gives a feeling of cold. Dark purple can cause the feeling of sadness and frustration, while the lighter purple can provide a sense of tranquility and romance. I've been using for a kitchen is right to say that it is very comfortable for daily gatherings. Light purple is a good choice for the girls room, with it you can never get things wrong. Yellow  stimulates, gives warmth and happiness to all areas. Using the yellow room look larger while stronger shades create the necessary heat. At home I used warm tones of yellow for the living room and hallway. Hall itself is quite dark, so it should enter into heat and light. In this way I visually expand the space was narrow.  Hopefully I have a little help in choosing colors for pediatric room and you along with your little ones enjoy playing and having fun.  

Tips for a Clean House


Vinegar cleans as well as all other cleaners, just need to mix it properly. Stir the solution: one part water and one part vinegar in a plastic spray liquid and have a solution that will clean most areas of your home. Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as a disinfectant and deodorizer. It is safe for most surfaces and has a bonus which is incredibly cheap. But watch out, improperly diluted vinegar is an acid and can damage the surface. Never use vinegar on marble surfaces.





You can use it in the following ways: Clean bathroom - shower, toilet and sink. For toilet use pure vinegar. Pour undiluted vinegar to the inner edge of the shell. Allow the water to wash the vinegar.Under the wash water mixed with vinegar. Mixture will thoroughly clean stains or soap stains of tartar with tile. Also, with diluted vinegar can clean the kitchen and kitchen surfaces: worktop, floor and kitchen appliances and stove. When washing machine to use vinegar as a natural fabric softener. This can be especially helpful for families who have sensitive skin. Add half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle instead of fabric softener purchase. An additional advantage of vinegar is thoroughly smashing particles detergent, which is a big plus if you have a family member whose skin detects every trace of detergent. represents another natural substance that is also very effective at cleaning. Lemon juice, you can easily remove stains from soap or lime. He was great at cleaning / polishing articles of brass or copper. Lemon juice mixed with vinegar and / or baking soda to get excellent toothpaste for cleaning.Cut the lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on one half. Thus prepared lemon serves as a brush cleaner with which you can scrub utensils, work surfaces and stains. Half a cup of lemon juice, mix with one cup of olive oil and you have an excellent tool for polishing wooden furniture. Baking soda can be as a good tool for cleaning surfaces and any abrasive cleaners. It is also excellent as an air freshener.Put a small bowl of soda in the freezer or refrigerator to absorb odor or any other place where you want to neutralize odors. Moldy smell closet can solve if Oribe under a mixture consisting of three liters of hot water, half a cup of vinegar and ¼ cup of baking soda.  After wearing sneakers / shoes tend to have an unpleasant odor, but putting a small bag of baking soda in the shoes will help alleviate odor. To make it easy to wrap a bit of baking soda in a small piece of cloth and tie with ribbon. You will have your own bag to refresh shoe. Or you can simply put a "thumb" of baking soda in a sock, tie it and leave the shoes overnight to neutralize odors.  Also, sprinkle baking soda can directly into the shoe and leave overnight. In the morning before putting them certainly throw a soda out of a shoe. Be careful with leather and suede shoes because soda can cause softening fabrics. Using baking soda can reduce the skin's sensitivity to other products to remove

Tips for home decorating


Some homes (houses, flats) look like they rip out the pages of a magazine for interior decoration. Rooms, rooms look associated with the colors, design and proportions and layout. Could your home be as beautiful as the picture of a magazine?



These 10 tips will help you on the road in the interior design of your home. Edit the premises in such a way that they look more spacious and coherent design. Use light to improve the atmosphere and mood. Read and enjoy applying these tips on interior decoration of your home first Choose carefully the color palette. When choosing a color for the background of floors, walls, window frames and large pieces of furniture - think long term. In other words, choose a color that will not go "out of fashion" for a couple of years and the ones that you will not soon tire of. Think about colors, neutral and earth tones are safe and can be mixed with bright and subdued colors. Tones like white, beige, gold, brown, yellowish-brown are popular in fashion and stand the test of time. Changing the great things (floors, sofas, couches, walls and windows) is quite expensive adventure, so you should choose colors that will remain in trend for a couple of years ago. 2nd Layering will give the room warmth. If the room, cold room, adding layers can increase the heat. For example, add a carpet (carpet) and plug-ins that have textured Your room will immediately become hotter. You can also use a beautiful arrangement or biographical coaster on the table.  third Wise to use lights. (Lamps, chandeliers) should be placed to form a triangle, so this note when you place the lamp. Also remember that the illumination lamp produces more heat than light chandelier. Shadows of lamps that are slightly tan or yellow glow cast, a great way to add mood and sophistication space. 4th Move a sofa away from the wall. Sofa with attractive background (rear) and looks wonderful when the coffee table located next to the couch.Experiment in the house, move the couches and sofas to create a decorated look. Place 2 sofa uu V position, ie formation of the tables next to them. You can set them up so that they are parallel to each other. Install the carpet, the carpet under the sofa to define a space for conversations. 5th Collections (board, books, figurines) set together or in the same place. If you collect, dolls or books find their place in the same apartment. Will attract attention and will look more artistically interesting if they are placed together rather than separate them and arrange around the home. For example, if you have bookshelves around the fireplace, it would be a good place for a specialized collection of statues or attractive dolls. 6th Set the element of surprise. The room given life when a positive decision is made.If the room, a modern, highlight them and bold antique. Place the statue of animals under the big piano in order to add an element of surprise. 7th Edges. Even one piece of furniture, like a special chair or table can give the charm of the room if they are placed at an angle. Imagine a room where the table, sofa set straight, and some of the TV is tilted. 8th Consider a small lamp. Add warmth to the dining room with tall, thin lamps on each side. These lamps can be found at yard sales in supermarkets. The choice of lamps that cast a yellow shadow will add meaning, warmth and welcome in the dining room.9th Artwork onto the walls at eye level. A common mistake is setting too high art on the walls. Hang them at eye level (in some cases a little more), so the pieces are part of the decor of the room, the room. If you grouped artwork, place them on the first floor, experimenting with deployment, before they hang on the walls of the 10th Monotonous decor look spacious. Have you ever walked into a home where the rooms are spacious and look like they belong together? White walls, white sofa, white coffee table can look stunning, especially if you are accented with pillows in colors or other additives.Use earthy tones like brown or tan say. These ideas provide a good start for the layout design of your home. Above all, keep in mind that planning for your own style, and it will add uniqueness to any interior

Laminates


Laminate as a modern and elegant flooring has many advantages and a large number of decorative options, and therefore are increasingly use in furnishing both residential as well as commercial space. Unlike parquet, laminate is layered panel made from wood fibers whose upper layer treated to faithfully imitate a tree structure, with acquired visual effect as with parquet wood flooring and even ceramic tile.



 Laminates are suitable for various types of spaces: offices (offices), restaurants, schools (classrooms), gymnasium, sports hall, etc. as well as residential spaces - hallways, dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms. With regard to the possibility of "lifting" of the floor due to the large amounts of moisture, laminate is not recommended for bathrooms, saunas and rooms where a swimming pool.
 Laying laminate is very simple, and its subsequent removal. Laminate is no need sanded or painted, depending on the species, you must not stick. Thanks to its layered structure, the laminate is izuzezno durable and resistant.
 advantage compared to laminate flooring, in addition to much simpler installation and maintenance, and the fact that laminate has a lot more affordable prices.  Laminate can be divided into two basic groups: laminates that are bonded and laminates that are placed "click" system. "Click" the system is faster and easier, do not use any glue, and is therefore under applicable immediately after installation. niceties of laminate  Laminate flooring are a product of high technology and modern production, alternative to traditional hardwood floors, in all its characteristics significantly outperforms flooring than conventional materials (flooring, strip flooring, other floor coverings made ​​of wood). Easy and quick to install, have a perfect surface treatment, easy to maintain, long-lasting. Besides the above laminates have many advantages - are resistant to impact, pressure, high temperature, moisture and spills, the various chemicals from the household.  easy to maintain - just overwrite them moist (drained) cloth (although it is recommended to use funds intended for maintenance of laminate).Finally, as a special advantage laminate highlights the great variety of colors and patterns. TIPS FOR MAINTAINING  Thanks to its smooth surface, laminate flooring does not retain dust and other particles.  Laminate can maintain a vacuum cleaner or a soft cloth. For "wet" maintenance, water dodjte dedicated resources to maintain laminate cloth Drain well and wipe it with laminate. When you're done with a damp cloth, wipe the floor again with a dry cloth. Do not laminate for use any funds provided for the maintenance of flooring (polish, gloss, etc.)  in areas that are often dirty (entrances, corridors) place mats, in order to avoid the creation of stubborn dirt. types of laminate and maintenance  as Laminate Floor Lining consists 80-90% drveta.Tolika concentration is the reason he took on the good, and bad qualities of wood. Laminate is getting pressed wood products at high temperature with the addition of synthetic resins. The final appearance is obtained by gluing four basic layers that are very stressed each rate. The obtained coating possesses exceptional qualities such as resistance to mechanical (insensitive to impacts and scratches), chemical (not changing under the influence of ultraviolet rays) and thermal (resistant to temperatures up to 180 º C) influences.Laminate in Europe began using in the early seventies, a real breakthrough in the market has gone through the eighties when the mass started to be used in America.  composed of four or five layers.  • Wearing course, these are different types of panels made ​​of wood prerađevina.One wear all other layers and give strength laminate. In addition they must provide a good grip on the surface, stability and moisture resistance. For the production of laminates, commonly used HDF board (fiberboard high density - high density fibreboard). They are characterized by a homogeneous structure, high bending strength and very good submission pressure. In a much lesser extent, the use of MDF (medium density panels such as plywood medium density fibreboard). They are much worse than the HDF board in terms of technical characteristics, and there is a tendency of their long-term withdrawal from the market in terms of supporting materials.  • decorative layer, the paper on which was printed the appropriate design and laminate gives a nice aesthetic look. Set on the top of the support plate. On it can be printed images of different kinds of wood, various quality, then they can be applied images of marble or other natural stone, and simply can not be printed and colored tones with some decorations.The possibilities are limitless.  • Midfielder layer is located between the bearing and the decorative layer. It is adhesive based on melamine and polyurethane and serves well to combine these two layers.Protective layer (overlay) This layer is applied over the decorative layer. His role is to provide the necessary features laminate such as hardness, wear resistance, light, moisture, dirt and the like. It usually consists of a light translucent paper sheet which is soaked artificial resins (usually melamine resin). By adding some other impurities, such as aluminum oxide, increases its resistance to scratching.In addition to that it can be injected, using a steel cylinder, fine channels and creases that can be felt on the natural tree. How to see through the holes in the film coincide with the colors and patterns on paper, wood imitation is complete.  • Balancing layer, this layer is applied to the underside of the laminate. Serves primarily to balance tensions over the layers on top of the base course, also protects against moisture from the substrate. This prevents a dent in the laminate sequence moisture absorption. The layer is made ​​of paper impregnated with resin.  • soda paper, special type laminates have another layer that is located between the supporting layer and the layer dekorativnnog. This layer consists of one or more natornskih paper. These laminates are extremely resistant surface and are used mainly for flooring public institutions where there are high demands in terms of wear resistance. These laminates are known under the designation HPPL (High presssure lamina). Laminate is classified into several types in relation to the composition, the types of synthetic resins which are used, used pressure and temperature of the extruded. • HPL (high pressure laminates) strongly pressed laminate  • LPH (low pressure laminates) poorly molded laminate  • LPL melamine, used only in the production of melamine resins  • LPL polyester, its composition is dominated by polyester resin  • LPL melamine - acrylic, chemical mixtures keselinsko - acrylic and acrylic - melamine resin  laminate are classified according to: terms of its usage, the two groups laminata.Svaka of them is divided into three subgroups with respect to frequency space.  • Laminates which bear labels 21, 22, 23 are intended for home use  • Laminates with markings 31, 32, 33 used for public spaces where certain properties,  such as hardness and wear resistance, must be specifically stated.  First consider where you will set up a laminate floor. Once this is known, it is necessary to choose a product that is suitable for a particular purpose. It does matter whether you will use laminate in the living room, bedroom or in the hallway.The floors in the living room are more used than they do in the bedroom, while the laminate on the stairs more exposed to wear and tear than the one in the living room. Should select the type of laminate that will be resistant to a certain level of wear, and yet that can not be bought extremely resistant laminate for which there is no need, thus saving some funds.  ideal conditions for laminate temperature between 18 and 20 º C with a relative humidity of 40 to 70 º C. In conditions of increased humidity in the winter it is necessary to boost heating because too much moisture can cause swelling of the laminate. Conversely, at low humidity, which can be caused by under-floor heating, suggests the use of mint air. Reduced humidity can cause shrinkage and separation of laminate moldings.  New laminate has a hard, impervious surface dirt and poorly adherent to it. For occasional cleaning should use one of the appropriations that can be found on the market. Surface is enough to overwrite drained, yet moist cloth. Under no conditions should not use wax or polish. Also, sandblasting and polishing is not allowed. In addition, avoid the use of steam cleaners.

How to edit a kitchen with a little money?


Small changes you can refresh your kitchen, and they do not have to spend a lot of money. Attention should devote details, because they affect the overall impression is more than you think. kitchen units occupy most of the space in any kitchen, so if they refresh the new color, and your kitchen is going to break in a new light. If the old surface of a material that can not be paint, reach for samolepivim wallpaper. To achieve the proper effect, in a small kitchen base cabinet paint a darker color and a lighter top. Ideally, the above elements are the color of the wall behind them or wall tiles, if they are bright.





Throw away all unnecessary
Once in the house, usually first go to the kitchen to dispose of what you've purchased along the way.Because often backfilled with desktop unnecessary pieces of paper, bills, advertising booklets and a small gift from the store. Be ruthless towards those many little things and dispose of them immediately.Design a place you will be deposited only what you really need. If you do not have a free drawer, put everything in a box, not in the bowl-scrapbook. Once a month, check the contents of the box, so if you find anything out of it did not take the entire month, it is sufficient criterion to empty the box directly into the waste basket.  ask a new ILLUMINATION Instead of the usual kitchen ceiling design an interesting solution for lighting. There is a large selection of the most diverse lamps, small spotlights and halogen bulbs, which can be integrated under the above elements. Experience suggests that the most useful neon lamp that is mounted on the wall, near the upper elements. It is sufficient length of 50 inches. new dishes new dish, casserole, plates or cutlery set will give you an amazing feeling of change.When I unveiled the new dishes, once you get the desire to fix other things and refresh. If anything, you will at least enjoy the table. Even if you run into an interesting and inexpensive tablecloth or nice coasters, enjoyment will be complete. Throw away all the old stained cloths for the courts, because in the new environment there is no room for them, and you will not get much wear out. Glass  showcases Just to remove a door from one of the above elements, and to set a few shelves at a smaller distance. Instead of the old door that you can set and glass as transparent surface provides an open, airy look. In this area you can also set a small exhibition of fine glass or other dishes.  CHANGE worktops may be that your board is in excellent condition, but it is outdated color or pattern. Replace with a new one, which is very easy and simple, and at an affordable price. Over the old panel you can set the tiles that look very nice, but it's not easy to maintain a classic desktop. A cheaper option is to apply over the old plate special color, but this is a short term solution. IMAGINATIVE curtainsidernot expensive to renew your window curtains. Depending on whether you are in the kitchen you want an elegant, rustic or modern atmosphere, play materials. To choose the simple elegance of the material and color of the light curtain. Rustic style will be achieved with lace, embroidery or simple plaid material. Stylish ambience can be and no curtain, with Venetian blinds brightly colored. Take note of how much time you have to maintain a curtain because they are more likely to wash the curtains in the rooms.  Cover  old tiles Today there are special colors that you can even repainted old tiles.First fix the old joint, and then supplement your on sluggish job precise coloring tiles. Over old tiles you can post them and strip flooring with an interesting pattern. THINK THE DETAILS Instead buy a new kitchen, change your handles. Good also measure the distance between the holes where they ušrafljene old handles or, better yet, take the purchase of the old handles. Look for some interesting times that will make kitchen blesne like new. The rich do not offer to be guided by renowned names of producers, but free "prošnjurajte" by markets, where you will find a small steam this interesting details.