real estate weekly March 1, 2013
Install Pocket doors Are you fed up with the racket of doors slamming shut? Do you need more space in your home? Then you will enjoy discovering the virtues of pocket doors, which have the marvellous advantage of disappearing completely into the wall. Think of all the extra space you’ll create by no longer needing the clearance necessary for opening a hinged door. Even better, a pocket door will glide quietly into the wall, with no banging. This system is a practical and visually pleasing way to separate a bedroom and a bathroom, for example, or a dining room and a kitchen. Wherever you decide to install a pocket door, circulation will become more fluid and you’ll be able to play with space and light, especially if you choose glass doors. For practical purposes the installation of a pocket door is best done when the wall is being built, as this type of door requires a double wall to slide into. That means you will have to plan on knocking down the entire wall if it is a renovation job. If it is a supporting wall, you will have to reinforce it by building a header with two beams, because this type of door is held by a metal frame that has to be
Choose a quiet area that is well lit, well ventilated, and where there aren’t many comings and goings. Ideally it should be in an enclosed room, far from sources of noise such as a television, a child’s bedroom, or the front door. It is important that a home office be independent from the rest of the house; this will help you separate your professional activities from your private life.
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fixed between the two walls. A pocket door slides along a track at the top and a guide rail at the bottom to ensure smooth operation. A stopper prevents the door coming off the rail when fully open.
Creating this style simply means using recycled materials or objects in order to produce a more up-market look. Choosing furniture that contains a blend of Plexiglass, good quality leather, and recycled wood is a wonderful way to introduce this kind of element into an office setting. Other ideas include a chair and footrest covered with recycled fabrics, such as denim, to convey a touch of playfulness and dynamism. An office is also a great place to practice eco-design, a trend that promotes the optimization of recycled materials, simplicity, and restraint. A low-clutter philosophy is key, as it will allow you to improve your concentration and work in a more productive manner. Last but not least, be creative when choosing storage: there is no need to spend a lot of money when a simple system of storage rails, boxes, and shelves is all you need.
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Décor is another important element to consider, as a home office requires a special sort of atmosphere. Why not try an increasingly popular trend in home fashions: eco-luxury.
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An air of simplicity makes any office pleasant and welcoming.
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Black: your home improvement project for this fall Black has always been a timeless symbol of classicism, modernity, and luxury in homes and fashion. For the 2012-2013 season, back-to-school trends are seeing black appear once again at the top of the colour chart. Black in interior design is now being transformed into a total look, both as a background tone against which coloured objects stand out and viceversa. Latest trends offer us three choices in colour combinations: used with blue to produce a Thousand and One Nights atmosphere, with grey for an industrial design look, or with gold to recreate the Baroque style. Although a dramatic effect can be created by marrying black with gold, be careful not to overload the room with glitzy objects. Overstatement can also be circumvented by choosing natural materials, which are a sure bet for avoiding tackiness. Synthetic materials, lacquered blacks, or
any kind of shiny surface should not be included in this type of décor. Velvet drapes and cushions should also be avoided. Choose instead linen or leather for cushions, while natural wood furniture will help you create an understated and elegant décor. Think twice before painting a ceiling black, as this will make the room look smaller and sinister. Remember that an all-black décor absorbs light and does not reflect it. Do feel free to experiment with a positive-negative effect by playing with lighting and accessories.
There are many different blacks available this season: jet black, smoky black, licorice black, and raven black, which contains a hint of blue.