Sunday, July 10, 2011

Home Ideas: Tricks of the trade


QWE want a white glossy kitchen area with stainless metal backsplash and pretty shallow cupboards over on the wall. The cupboards require to be significant adequate that we can operate a shelf beneath. Our finances is tight. Any concepts? - Mr & Mrs. Taylor, Leeds.


AHERE is just the thing! Ricotta, by Hygena at Curry's, arrives with both a basic white door or a glazed preference, equally fabulous to hang on the wall. The wall cupboards (kilos 76 every) are 50 % the height of typical wall units, so can be positioned larger up the wall. The lights underneath (pounds sixty for a pack of two) complete the glance flawlessly. Phone Hygena at Currys for a bit more facts on the variety on 0870 7200167 or see www.currys.co.uk


QYOU recently highlighted a lovely red leather armchair. I am searching for a thing comparable but in velvet. Where by can I get 1? - Robert Colvin, Bangor, Wales.


AHABITAT has this stunning velvet armchair, over, that has a detachable cover for cleaning. It comes in Mink, Foggy, Pink and this incredible Bordeaux colour. It fees kilos 469 and you can buy it on the internet at www.habitat.co.uk or simply call 0845 6010740 to see your nearest shop.


QI WANT to paint the partitions in my bedroom, but there are a few cracks, and the grouting in the bathroom desires touching up and the seal all-around the bath is peeling off. Can I kind these issues out myself? - Jane Financial institutions, Chelmsford, Essex.


AWITH a small benefit from the experts indeed. Henkel have a newish collection of programs labeled as Diy Minis that you can get from some supermarkets and most Do it yourself stores. There are nine products and services in the vary and each kilos three.49 can is about the size of a hairspray. Items feature sealants, adhesives and fillers. They are optimal for the novice. You'll desire to get rid of all the sealant from the bath ahead of you re-seal, and get rid of all the flaking grout before applying new. As for the cracks, easy on the filler and then when dry, sand smooth. For suggestions on utilising the programs phone 01606 593933 or see the web page at www.makingdiyeasier.co.united kingdom - decent luck!


QWE are decorating our living room and want a little something with a Japanese theme. I presume we needs to go modern-day, but my husband prefers a far more customary model. What do you advise? - Mrs A. Atkinson, Halifax.


ALOOK for methods to incorporate equally, such as basic, fashionable wooden furniture but possibly in a rustic wooden. The fabrics demonstrated right here are all from John Lewis and feature regular Japanese flower models (from pounds 25 for each metre), but even now glimpse fresh new and contemporary. Start looking out for conventional lanterns manufactured with rice paper - there is a great assortment at John Lewis (08456 049 049, www.johnlewis.com)


Q I WANT to order my mum a new firescreen, but am choosing it very difficult to get just one that will match her residing place. She enjoys the Laura Ashley glimpse and bronzed or black metal - Mrs Cooke, Maida Vale, London.


ATHIS would most likely in shape the invoice. You'll find it crafted from a darkish bronzed wrought iron and is constructed up of crystal droplets, rather related to a regular LA chandelier. Behind the display screen are tealight holders that can be lit when the fire is not, giving a warm glow no matter what the climatic conditions. It rates kilos 59.95. Phone Scotts of Stow on 0870 600 4444 or see www.scottsofstow.co.uk




Writer: Caroline Cook

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