Do you love movies? Of course you do! Who doesn’t? And what’s better than watching your favorite flick on the big screen in the comfort of your own home? Believe it or not, home theaters are a must-have feature in any home.

In this blog post, we will discuss the many benefits of having a home theater and why you should consider adding one to your home. We’ll also talk about some tips for interior design when it comes to home theaters. So, whether you’re a movie buff or just looking for a new way to entertain your family and friends, read on for more information on home theaters!

1. Watch Movies And Tv Shows In Comfort And Style

Home theaters give you a space where your favorite movies can be enjoyed with quality sound. You’ll enjoy the pictures so much more because they will fill up every inch of what’s on screen!

A home theater is like having an immersive experience right in front of your eyes; not only do you see everything happen but there are also speakers strategically placed around you that make all sorts of noises from explosions to gunshots ring true. You may as well forget about going out for dinner at this point – once these seats get warm enough, there is no moving out!

2. Host Family Movie Nights Or Parties With Friends

Home theaters are great because they’re the perfect place to watch movies with friends or family. You can have your own theater experience right at home, all while lying on that comfy couch! For an even better time though make sure everyone has plenty of space in front and behind each seat- you don’t want anyone cramped up against the screen when there is so much space available for relaxing elsewhere around town (and afterwards). You may also want to add things like recliners if it’s more than just movie night!

3. Automation Creates A Perfect Home Theater Experience

You can have your home theater right on the palm of your hand with all sorts of technology that is available today. You’ll be able to control everything from where in space they are filming, down to what type of sound effects will play when someone walks through doorways near us – even change subtitles if need-be! You can practically control everything from your smartphone or tablet, so there’s no need to get up and change any settings during the movie! 

The ease by which we create our own movie experiences has never been easier; there’s no longer any reason for sitting up straight or reaching behind oneself just because one wants something changed about their environment during playback time.

4. Home Theaters are Inexpensive

You don’t need a lot of space to create a home theater – even a small room can be turned into one with the right equipment and design. And, contrary to popular belief, home theaters don’t have to be expensive! With a little bit of research you can find affordable solutions that fit your needs and budget.

Plus, if you have a home theater in one room it can easily be used for other purposes when you’re not watching a movie. For example, if you have young children it can be turned into their playroom during the day and then transformed back into a home theater at night.

5. Make Your Own Home Theater Under Budget

Making your own Home theater, that too within a tight budget is easier than ever. All you need to do is:

1. Find a space in your house that can be turned into a home theater

2. Buy some comfortable recliners for the seats

3. Hang up a big TV on the wall and mount an Xbox One or PS4 to it

4. Get some speakers that are high quality, but not too expensive 

5. Add some plants around the room to give it more life and make it feel less claustrophobic 

6. Make sure you have plenty of space for everyone who will be watching movies together by buying a large couch or futon so people can hang out comfortably without being cramped together 

7) Put up curtains over any windows so people don’t see inside when they walk by outside your house 

8) Get some comfy blankets to snuggle under while watching movies with friends on cold winter nights!

A home theater is the perfect way to create an immersive movie-watching experience in your own home. It’s great for watching new releases or catching up on your favorite TV shows. You can also use it for gaming or listening to music.

Whatever your needs are, there’s definitely a home theater solution out there for you. So don’t wait any longer- start planning your dream home theater today!

Designing and decorating a girl’s room can be a tricky and overwhelming project to tackle sometimes. Notably, when your girl is unique and does not prefer mundane and conventional room looks and when you want it to be something she can appreciate for many years. But it should never be like this. The secret is to find the right balance and choose the timeless approach to decor and design that will grow along with her. Turn this project into a creative and fun one, especially when you tag-team it with your girl (plus side: more organic time to spend with your kid).

And to help you get started, we are bringing you some fun and iconic design ideas that cater to a wide variety of interests and preferences and are chosen to suit your girl as she grows.

Basic Tips to Keep in Mind:

• Always choose things she can grow. 
• Keep furniture timeless.
• Choose light, airy linen, or soft cotton drapery that will bring more sunlight into the room without invasion of privacy.
• Ask her for her input in the designing process, because after all, it is her room!

1. Minimalistic Girl

If your daughter prefers minimalistic, subtle, and elegant space, then we have the best idea for you. Choose from a modern single bed with a matching nightstand and shelving unit. Or light wood furniture or even a simple white wrought iron bed with a compact storage cabinet. The walls can vary from white to matte gray accents with pendant lights for an uber-cool vibe. Decorate the bed with white and black or pastel sheets and deck it up with cushions and fluffy pillows. Do not forget to decorate the front wall with a couple of wooden frames with an art piece that appeals to your girl.

2. Fairytale Theme

Got a princess at heart? Many girls still love fairytales and being a princess, and there is nothing wrong with that. So turn your girl’s dream into a reality by turning her room into a fairytale-inspired room. Choose from purple and blue or mauve and blue accents or light pink accents for royal, posh, and princess vibes. Bring in the balance of royal and simplicity with a metallic bed with an imperial-ornate style headboard. Or a periodic style cushion bed for a fairytale royal look. Complete the whole look with a royal footstool, ornate nightstand, and a beautiful chandelier. And oh! Not to forget additional gold border frames.

3. Whimsy Bohemian Princess

Looking for quintessential, whimsy bedroom ideas for your Bohemian Princess? Then you are in the right place. Opt for a soft color palette like dreamy pink and pastel peaches with white or even green. Add some fabric hangings, tassels, and pom-poms on the floor pillows and bed pillows. A cute canopy with equally cute rugs also makes the perfect whimsical set-up. We also suggest adding g natural elements like a jute basket for texture and a rose-carved ornate mirror for the stylish and soft appearance of the room. Decorate the wall with feathers and string of bead or macramé to give the room a truly unique, free-spirited Boho-look.

4. Sporty Bedroom 

Sport-themed bedroom design is not just for a boy’s room. It can be for a girl’s room too. The first step to making a sports-themed bedroom is to know what kind of sport your girl likes. You can select a specific sport/team-themed bedding with matching pillows and cushions. To add some splashes of color, try following a color scheme of a team or sports tour daughter likes. The possibilities are limitless. Be creative! You can have the soft board attached for her pictures and notes or create a mini soccer field or maybe, hang a basketball hoop on the door. If your daughter prefers a simple room, you can deck out a colorful mural of her favorite player.

5. Artistic and Vibrant Bedroom 

Get those creative juices flowing and create an art nook if your daughter loves art. Design the room with a solid wooden bed with a wooden desk and a cozy chair. You can have spacious shelves to organize all the art supplies! To get a fun and fresh feeling, select colorful bedding and drapes on a white canvas. Choose a bright-colored textured wall with wooden flooring and a fancy-shaped bookshelf for a creative vibe. Add a little shine by putting on small golden lights or maybe a chandelier. Also, add some cutesy elements like a furry rug and artistic frames.

The last point to keep in mind is that room design should resemble your girl’s personality so the space can feel personal to her. So think outside the box and make her little haven as special as she is. And with these design ideas and tips, you can turn her room into a chic, fun yet stylish retreat where she can spend her time.

Before the pandemic hit us, the interior designing trends that changed in a year were all about cane detailing, statement tiles, vibrant paint colors, organic artistic shapes, and bathroom oasis. Today,  when we think about remodeling our home to catch up with the trends of interior designing,  the biggest factor we have to consider is the hauling pandemic that has completely changed the dynamic of interior designing and our relationship to our home. More than aesthetics, our new normal is functionality, comfort flexibility, and practicality of our premises. And most importantly, an overall renewed design to adjust with the accepted norm. Let’s have a look at how the pandemic has changed the future of interior designing and its impact on our homes and living

Creating A Revamped Entryway

Although the division between indoors and outdoors in the recent interior designing trends have been blurred to create a wider and bigger space, the division between entryways and foyers from the rest of the house is becoming more overt due to the pandemic and its contagiousness. That raises the need of maintaining a sanitary area in the entryway while keeping it contemporary and elegant. A coeval console table for the guests to take off their shoes, a small shelf to place the sanitizers, a mudroom with built-in storage for the guests to take off the coats backpacks, and other essentials. For a glamorous touch, put a large leaning floor mirror behind the console. A chandelier to brighten up the place, wainscoting and crown molding with excellent craftsmanship would create a unique and seamless entryway that would set up the tone for the rest of the house. To complete the look, add a round area rug in the foyer. 

Biophilic Architecture & Interior Designing 

The biophilic architecture designs tend to connect the occupants of the house with nature. Its design elements include environmental features, natural patterns, and processes in the interior, it cultivates place-based relationships, natural light, shapes, and forms in its design. A place with a biophilic design has enormous natural light, living walls, natural environment that inculcate the love of life and is a crucial component for a healthy body and mind. The biophilic designs incorporate natural elements into building the environment. It mimics the natural patterns and forms that are found in nature like geometric shapes, fractals, and curves. it includes the wall design with maybe the honeycomb patterns or the curvature of the waves. it has rooftop gardens, open-air sanctuaries, green landscapes, atriums, and skylights that allow nature in the interior.  The biophilic design elements are mainly stones and wood and have water features in the interior spaces to create a sense of tranquility in the house

Creating Multifunctional Rooms & Spaces 

The desire to have multifunctional spaces worked equally well in both luxury and limited space houses. All you need is a functional and effective layout to create the home business stations, the hidden or closed storage, the meeting area for the guests and clients by effectively considering the parameters of the house. The nooks and crannies and other loft areas of the house doubled as the indoor play areas for the kids etc. Furniture ranging from customizable desk to the office solution storage systems, the hidden wall of the cabinet, the coffee table for the guests, the large mirror to make the place look bigger, and crystal wall sconces to upgrade the look and to use the place to multipurpose. The new decade has introduced the open plan homes where the kitchen island work as both workstations and dining room, the side tables double as additional seating, the fold-up bed to create a seamless convertible bedroom that can be turned up when not in use, or the modular lounger instead of a conventional one that acts as both footrest or end tables. 

As the pandemic has put us behind our house walls, people are coming up with creative ideas to make the most of the underutilized basements, open spaces, garages, and bedrooms to create bonus spaces for home officing, entertainment, gyming, or just relaxing. Their bond to nature, plants, and greenery has increased for good and they are looking for places where they can feel nature, serenity, and safety for themselves and their families.  

Depending on where you live, wintertime can be extremely harsh in some places around the United States. If you feel like your heating has been running constantly and the bills are piling up, then perhaps it is time to find ways to effectively insulate your home.

Home insulation can help trap the heat inside and keep the draught out for good. Not only will you be saving on energy bills, but it is also incredibly useful for the environment.

The older your home, the less insulation it has so it is crucial to update your home insulation in key areas to retain heat and feel warm all through wintertime without worrying too much about power bills.

1. Insulate Your Windows to Trap Heat Inside

The most important step to take when insulating your home is to ensure your windows are properly covered and protected. Any cracks or gaps around the frame is bound to let outside chill seep in.

You will usually notice cracks, gaps, or small openings around the outer edges of the window frame. Instead of increasing your indoor heating levels, a more effective solution to keeping cold air outside is sealing these open corners using putty or sealer. Once all the gaps are patched, you will notice a significant drop in the chill.

Additionally, you could also replace single pane windows with double or triple pane. The gas-filled space inside double or triple pane windows help with insulation and trapping heat inside. 

Although they may be pricier than patching open corners and cracks around the window, the long-term benefit is completely worth it. Replacing traditional windows with energy-efficient alternatives also has better resale value. 

If purchasing new windows is not in your budget, then we recommend going the classic route and sealing heat inside using curtains, drapes, blinds, etc., to cover your traditional windows and keep the chilly air outside. 

2. Insulate Underneath Your Exterior Doors

The next step to take for better insulation is to cover gaps underneath your exterior doors. Most of your heating escapes from underneath the doors. You can easily tackle this problem by purchasing door sweeps, foam fittings, etc. 

You can find a variety of these on websites like Amazon or eBay, or you could purchase some from your local hardware store. Fit these underneath the door and if it is too tight or loose, and you can still see light seeping through, then raise the threshold. 

However, if you are unable to find the right fittings or if you simply want to DIY it, then you can block the chill from blowing in by covering the bottom of exterior doors with thick cloth, mats, rugs, etc. If you have an old towel lying around, go ahead and tuck it in as much as you can to keep the chill at bay. 

3. Fix Your Attic

Your attic may be the coldest room due to its architectural placement and thanks to the gaps and cracks around it that have never been properly covered. 

You can even save 10% to 15% on heating bills if you insulate your attic and ensure it is retaining heat. 

Calling in insulation experts can get the job done, but you could also DIY it because it is easy, inexpensive, and less time consuming. 

Simply spot the coldest spots in your attic and locate any cracks, gaps, etc. You can cover them with putty, or even cotton balls for the time being until you find a permanent solution.

4. Fix Plumbing Gaps

Burst pipes, leaky faucets, unsealed gaps, etc., are a root cause of draughts and most people may not even notice the part they play in keeping your house frosty from the inside. 

Be it burst or cracked pipes, faulty faucets, etc., you can insulate them by using silicon sealers and covering any sign of leaks. Try this with the plumbing in your kitchen, bathroom, and other parts of the house to get rid of the frostiness. 

5. Insulate Your Hot Water Tank

Most homeowners may not understand the importance of insulating the hot water tank at home, but it is paramount to preserve the heat and keep your house toasty warm. 

The new variety of hot water tanks available in the market are specially built with ample insulation to retain heat and prevent the chill from spreading around. If however, you own a traditional hot water tank, you may need to thoroughly inspect it to check if it needs insulation.

You can also stick to quick DIY remedies and wrap an insulated towel or blanket around the hot water tank to reduce heat loss significantly. Additionally, this will also help in saving money on electricity and heating bills.

If you are planning to redecorate your living room into the perfect Victorian haven, then you will need to make some necessary preparations for it. A gorgeous blend of Gothic, Oriental, and Rococo styles, the Victorian décor is posh, unique, and incredibly sophisticated.

From heavily upholstered, antique furniture, to landscape paintings, wooden carvings, fine ornamentation, and rich, golden undertones, the Victorian style is both rich and especially welcoming.  

If you too want to feel like a character from your favorite Victorian novel inside a lavish living room, sitting by your stone fireplace, then we have compiled a list of helpful designing tips that can transform your living room into a Victorian dream.

1. Pick Rich and Dark Colors

One of the main features of the Victorian style is rich and dark undertones in the overall interior design. When you walk inside a Victorian living room, you should feel enveloped in warmth, a dim yet bright environment that exudes radiance surrounded with rich, wine colors.

The use of reds, crimsons, violet, blue, mustard, and burgundy are usual for wall paint or wallpaper. These are further complemented with woodwork over panels, staircases, knobs, windows, and even furniture. The woodwork should also be in rich and dark shades to compliment the overall aesthetic of the design.

You can contrast these dark tones with gold and mustard embroidery on sofa covers and cushions that add brightness to your living room.

2. Use Antique and Classical Accessories

The Victorian interior design is all about antique, classical accessories that exude excellence and elegance. It mainly consists of intricate carvings and designs that give your living room a warm, antique appeal.

A great way to accomplish this look is by hanging ancestral portraits or paintings encased in carved wooden frames. More importantly, a Victorian living room is not complete without a crystal chandelier with a copperish or brass frame. Chandeliers are paramount when designing such an interior as it is often the focal point of the room.

Modern art and accessories are the exact opposite of the Victorian style. The former values simplicity and spaciousness above all else, whereas the latter focuses on layering antiquities, ornate furniture, textiles, Persian rugs, oil paintings, and lavish silks.

You can also add free-standing lamps and embroidered shades with brass stands in the corners of your room. Additionally, Victorian themes silverware, candles, mirrors, carved wooden frames, grandfather clocks, etc., are all essentials that truly embody the spirit of Victorian interior design,

3. Install Stained Glass and Stone Fireplaces

Stained glass does not just look beautiful, but it embodies the Victorian spirit. The colorful reflections brighten the room in contrast to the dark undertones of the rest of the furniture and accessories.

You can even have a custom design made for your Victorian living area that matches perfectly with the theme and reflects light inside in all the perfect shades.

Similarly, stone fireplaces are quintessentially Victorian. The delicious crackling of the fire in an antique fireplace truly adds to the mood. A stunning stone fireplace with polished marble can accentuate the design. You may even feel like you have been thrown back in time when sitting by warmth and enjoying a good book.

4. Use Patterned Carpets

Rugs and carpets with intricate oriental patterns or scroll designs go perfectly well with a Victorian-themed living room. The deep crimson and maroon shades complement the earthy and dark undertones of the room. These also add warmth and a touch of softness to the room.

You can place your carpets and rugs from wall to wall, or at the very center underneath the coffee table, aligned with the chandelier. This creates a balance and symmetry to your living space.

If you are looking for slightly cheaper alternatives, we suggest floor clothes with a canvas painted on them or Oriental patterns that align with the room’s aesthetic.

5. Decorate Your Walls

To really achieve the Victorian look for your living room, use ornaments, plasterwork, decorative moldings, oil portraits or paintings of flowers and birds. These add a look of authenticity and while this may also be a bit pricey, it is totally worth it.

Use a variety of frames of different shapes and sizes and arrange them on the walls so there is less empty space. You can even hang embroidered side-silhouettes of faces, or woven patterns that support the color palette of the room.

Natural light can cast a rich spectrum of beams across your home that artificial light can only aspire to achieve. We all know that natural light is better than artificial light. It increases your serotonin levels and most of all it’s free. 

The problem is many homes are built neglecting the natural light factor. We can definitely try to pick up our house and face it in the direction of the sun but that didn’t work out. But there are a few remodeling changes you can try which will not only bring in more light into your house but will also save you from the trouble of relocating it to a sunnier place. Let’s light up those rooms:

• Paint roof overhangs white

The overhangs over your rooftop are called eaves or soffits. Sometimes the eaves are left one or they are covered with horizontal soffits. Whatever the case may be, these overhangs outside your house reflect light and send it inside your home. To boost natural light into your house, one lesser-known way is to paint the entire eaves white. If you are worried about mixing the wrong colors and affecting the color scheme of your house, we have you covered. The eaves are angled towards the curbside of the house, it won’t affect the appearance.

• Use brighter interior and ceiling paints

One of the oldest ways to reflect light into your rooms even used by your grandma is to paint your interior walls or ceilings white. It is easy but if you are still not convinced on all-white look into white with other tones added to the paint. There is a range of whites with other tones in the market known as Light reflective Value, it starts from 0 percent and goes all the way up to 100. Coming to the ceilings, they usually go unnoticed and are mostly white because they reflect light. Try to go for gloss paints with a matte finish as it reduces glare.

• Use highly reflective tiles

If you can’t afford to install mirrors on your backsplash or kitchen glass tiles are the next best thing. In the right amount of light, glass tiles reflect close to 100 percent of the light that hits them. For a second-best option go for glossy ceramic tiles. Even if you compare high-quality pallet wood material for backsplash with subway tiles, the tiles would have better reflection and are far cheaper too. For a full experience, turn up the light and install metallic tiles 

• Turn walls into mirrors

The higher the gloss level, the higher the light reflectance. With more gloss, more light will bounce off the painted surface as compared to matte. This highly glossed paint gives them a mirror-like effect that reflects light. This doesn’t mean you need high gloss paint in particular you just need to kick it up a notch. E.g if you like matte go with eggshells. If you like eggshells go semi-gloss and so on and so forth. Glossy paint is even though not used on walls directly but if you do remember that it has more glare and especially from artificial light.

• Install skylights

Skylights have the amazing ability to pull natural light into your room. In Fact, they are often referred to as the windows of the roof. Not only do they provide a glazing area as big as a medium-sized window but also are faced with the sun. They also bring in more consistent light than most windows. Skylights are less likely to be shadowed by outside objects and sunlight reflected comes right inside the house.

Natural light is a source of vitamin D and inspiration overall. The ambiance created by natural light inside a house is warm on another level. Let us know some of the tips that might have helped you bring in more natural light into your house.

In this technologically advanced world life can be very stressful at times and even with every kind of technology available the true sense of comfort can only be found in the home for many people. For this particular reason, most of us want our houses to be a safe haven for us, somewhere where the stresses of the world don’t bother us and somewhere we can relax without ever worrying about problems regarding the house.

When people buy or make houses they sometimes compromise on the quality and seeing the comfort of owning the house they compromise on things that could later on become a headache for them. After a few years of moving into a new or an old used house, the real problems start to arise and the place you thought would be your safe haven turns into a nightmare for the people. When home maintenance problems arise the cost of getting them fixed is immense or if somebody thinks they could buy a house that they could fix later on is a big mistake because one of the biggest mistakes everyone makes is underestimating the cost of these services. In the modern world, anybody who has a certain skill charges a lot and this could become a predicament because in a house there are multiple things that one has to look out for from plumbing to electronics everything needs a professional to look out for it.

Whenever you are considering home renovations these are some things you must do before actually getting into it! 

1. Inspection

The first order of business is to inspect the things that need to be renovated, especially the things that are going to be used every day for instance bathrooms, kitchens, rooms, and electronics. These few things are essential in making the house a comfortable living space as they are the basic needs. Leakages in a bathroom, seepage in the rooms, and problems in the electronics of the kitchen are some of the most common problems faced by people.  So proper inspection of the problems is extremely important.

2. Professional Help

After the inspection, an experienced contractor should be hired by the person because an incompetent person would not only mess things for the owner but there are also chances of fraud. This fraudulent behavior is getting extremely common among contractors. They make the problems worse and then take advantage of the owner by charging them extremely high amounts. So, remember just as much time you spent inspecting your own house and deciding what needs to change, take the same amount of time to finally choose your professional help too! Take your time to research the market and find the right contractor who meets your demands and your budget.  

3. Proper Planning 

Planning is the most important part of any task. It needs to take place before beginning any kind of work making a house is a big thing now and something that takes people their entire lives to do.

So, it is essential to look out for what you are going to do and how to achieve that. Know your rooms, know your budget, know your contractor, know your time frame, and much more. Once you have a clear-cut picture of how things are going to pan out only then you would be able to execute it right. 

4. Costing 

The first thing that everyone ignores before going for home renovations is underestimating how much it would cost for someone to hire a contractor and then get the right renovations done. Buying the products that need to be updated can be a really big cost especially when buying products for bathrooms and kitchens in particular.

After this, the biggest cost comes while paying the professionals to install the products, and if the right experienced people are not hired the cost rises exponentially because sometimes the things can be broken or wasted.

Mistakes Not To Make 

1. One of the biggest mistakes we often see people making around us is people usually opt for contractors that give them the lowest cost. This is not good practice because the low cost comes at the expense of performance. The amount saved in hiring the contractor is spent on making their mistakes right so what we suggest is that you should always look for individuals who have the relevant work experience and even after that they should look at the places they have worked previously on.

2. Secondly, in our society, we tend to work on problems at the last moment and that is a really big mistake because initially, the problems are not that big however, if we keep delaying the home renovations then they turn into big problems that extract a lot of capital from the homeowners’ pockets so it is always advised that the contractor should be hired at the right time and timely renovations should be made. 

We know that home renovation can be a headache sometimes however if somebody follows the proper way and plans accordingly then these renovations can be extremely helpful and fun. It would not just return the house to its former glory but also make it better and turn it into the safe haven you always wished it to be. 

Granite countertops are one of the hottest choices for bathroom and kitchens for their high-end quality, modern look and durability. Granite is  rock hard and is known to come second to diamond in terms of harness of natural materials and for boosting a home’s value! But even these high-end countertops need proper maintenance in order for them to last long. Maintaining granite countertops is not very hard, but for an investment this expensive, you can never be too careful. There are some important measurements you can take to make sure your granite countertops last long and give you a high return for their price. 

Here are some ways you can make sure your granite countertops are well-maintained and go a long way: 

1. Seal Properly

One of the reasons granite is a popular choice for countertops in both bathrooms and kitchens is because it does not need any extra sealing as it is naturally non-porous. However, in humid environments or where liquid is left to stand on them, for example in bathrooms, they can absorb the moisture and it will get locked up inside. In order to avoid that, make sure you seal your countertops especially in high moisture places like the bathroom to ensure their long term maintenance. 

2. Clean the Right Way

Even though granite countertops don’t require any high-end maintenance and cleaning, and can easily be cleaned with a wet cloth, there are some extra steps you can take to make sure they are thoroughly clean. They can get dull or stained over time if they’re not cleaned regularly so make sure you do a quick wipe of the countertops everyday to help keep stains off of them. Moreover, don’t leave spills to clean later on because as we already mentioned, despite being non-porous, they can absorb moisture if liquids are left to stand on them. Avoid using harsh chemical products like acids to clean the countertops and clean the grout lines if you’re using granite tiles.

3. Add a Butcher’s Block

Granite countertops are known to be resistant to scratches, but constantly cutting over them directly will eventually start to show its effects. It’s always better to be cautious! You can add a butcher’s block to your kitchen countertops for cutting things and it can also be used to place hot pans on because direct heat can also damage the countertops.  Using cutting boards or adding a butcher’s block to the countertops will protect your granite countertops and make them last a long time. You can either reserve space close to your working station for a butcher’s block or get one installed near the sink or on the kitchen island. Butcher blocks make cutting really easy and help you protect your countertops from scratches and prevent damage. 

4. Revitalize Over Time

Even the high-end countertops can start to lose their shine over time due to continuous use. They are an expensive investment, and to make sure they don’t bring down the value of your home instead of increasing it, revitalize them from time to time. You can reseal them every few months, or even refinish them for a better look. If they have been chipped over time, you can fill those scratches and chips and make them as good as new! Revitalizing your countertops will keep them looking fresh and new and increase the value of your home. 

Despite being one of the best countertop options, granite needs maintenance in order to last a long time. If properly cared for, granite countertops can last up to 30+ years! This is what makes them such a worthy investment and that’s why they deserve proper care to increase the value of your home!

If you are a girl you already have the most important answer to this question. But if you’re a boy/man who does not understand why their partner needs a big mirror with a table in their room you should definitely read this article not just for them but for yourselves also. You’d actually realise how much you are missing out on without a stylish dressing table in your room. Because the truth is everyone has to get ready and look good every morning and a dressing table is an essential part of that routine. 

Here are 5 reasons you should have a dressing table in your bedroom! 

• Storage For Expensive Makeup And Jewelry 

If you are spending a large amount of money on makeup and jewelry then a dressing table is a must have for you! The extra space will allow you to store these here and they will always be reachable. Oftentimes when we store our makeup and jewelry in wardrobes we forget about their existence and never use them. This way it will stay right in front of you and you will actually use the expensive things you bought. Moreover, the chances of anything getting destroyed in other places are almost cut down if you stay organised enough! 

• More Organisation In Your Room

A dressing table may take up a considerable amount of space in your room but it will make your room look mess-free and organised too! The things that have been roaming around or taken up space in your washroom vanity or side table drawers will now finally have a home. What this really does is make you and your room look organised always. After every use you won’t be worried about finding a home for your makeup, you would know where everything needs to be put and it will be easily accessible to you also! 

• Stylish Design Makes The Interiors Better

The versatility and the variety of designs now available in dressing tables really make me wonder if they are an interior design addition or a need based addition. No matter what your reason, stylish dressing tables can add a lot of design in often dull rooms. If your room has a modern vibe go for something minimalist. If you’re a vintage lover then go for a vintage design dressing table and make this addition to your room as stylish as it can be. 

• Not Just For Getting Ready 

If your room actually allows your dressing table can be more than just a table where you get ready. If it is big enough it can also serve as a makeshift study table or work table and even a personal space if you can’t seem to find one. Who knows this wonderful new space with a bespoke mirror and stylish table might actually encourage you to write and do your work even more effectively. Also if your room lacks any other tables you may be able to use it for putting things on it when needed. 

• You Have A Big Bedroom 

It is very unlikely that many of us will choose to have a dressing table for this reason but if you do have a very big bedroom which feels empty, then a dressing table can be a very useful addition. If you are looking to fill space then go for a table and mirror and allow it to become a focal point in your room at the same time covering space to eradicate the emptiness. You can also use this dressing table to create coherence in your furniture or add another layer of style in your room. This glamorous touch in your room will make you feel really good about yourself every morning when you get ready and spend time look at yourself in the mirror. 

As you can see the uses of dressing table are not restricted to just getting dolled up if you know how to use it right there may be a lot of other things that you can do.

No doubt pets are a person’s best friend

They are great for the heart, mind, and soul but can be quite tough on your kitchen floors. As they don’t quite understand the concept of damage that their claws, stains of their wet food and drooling does to our kitchen materials. 

Not to mention the accidents that will happen when you have a new puppy or a kitten, you are stuck with permanent floor damage and discoloration. Fortunately here are some tips on choosing a more pet proof floor options: 

1.Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are the most inexpensive and popular go to option when it comes to pet owners. As they are mostly made of a clay mix fired into a very hard and durable material, it doesn’t break or crack even under great pressure. The material is then coated with a glass glaze layer which adds extra strength making it completely impermeable for water penetration, stains and any sort of scratching accidents. Luckily just like vinyl, ceramics can also be printed into a wide range of colours and guac natural decorative patterns. 

The only drawback to ceramic tiling is if you are a fan of long cooking Marathon sessions, the floor is quite hard and your feet might not be happy.

2.Kitchen floor – Vinyl

The most resistant among our list is the vinyl kitchen floor. The sharpest cat nails or the largest dog paws won’t scratch aur pierce it, if any accident were to occur. When it comes to spills, as long as the vinyl is cleaned in a timely manner, no stain can last the durability of vinyl. Just like ceramic flooring, vinyl kitchen floor can also be printed to match any type of look, colour, and decor. To create a more comfortable cooking environment the vinyl can also be installed with padded underlayment.

3.Natural stones

Stones the surface of which have been left as its unrefined state such as slate, limestone, or granite are known as Clefted stones. These often resemble the face of a mountain because of its rough and dimensional look and feel. The rustic look promises that it won’t damage much due to paw scratches as long as the kitchen floor is sealed well against any accidents that pets might have. The disadvantages would be that it is naturally porous and needs regular sealing to prevent stains, also difficult to stand or walk on for longer periods of time because of the rigidity and unevenness of the material.

4.Linoleum kitchen floor

In the first half of the 20th century linoleum flooring was the staple of kitchen flooring but couldn’t sustain its preparation because of low quality and cheap imitations that stained the name of the material pretty badly. However, its popularity is resurging in the kitchen market as green building materials are increasing. While for pet owners, linoleum kitchen flooring offers the resistant and durable qualities of vinyl flooring, it comes without any ecological concerns and that too at a lower price.

5.Brick kitchen floor

Brick kitchen flooring gives your kitchen the earthy, warm, homely feeling as well as with proper maintenance it proves to be rock solid against all pet problems. It does need sealing on a regular basis just like the natural stone and it can also be quite hard on the feet but the inherent cosy feel of the kitchen environment is worthed.

We hope these tips help you keep your pets and kitchens safe and happy at the same time. Let us know in the comments below what other materials have you used to keep the balance.