Home Improvement

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Home Improvement

Deck Colors for A White House
| Updated August 1, 2023 | Published August 1, 2023

Houses that have been painted white, or have white siding, are one of the easiest to coordinate with because you’re guaranteed that any colors will go with white. Decks in neutral colors will work well with white, and even brighter or dark colors can be good options.

What Color to Paint Soffit and Fascia
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Choosing the right color for your soffit and fascia can have a major impact on your home’s curb appeal and can even result in an increased property valuation. Popular colors for soffit and fascia include white, gray, black, and beige, but there are many other colors you could opt for.

Egg chair dimensions
| Updated July 22, 2023 | Published July 22, 2023

While egg chairs share the same shape, they come in a range of different sizes which can make choosing the right egg chair a challenge. A standard egg chair has dimensions of around 43 inches in height, 34 inches in width, and 31 inches in depth, though this can vary between each model.

Front Door Window Covering Ideas
| Updated January 1, 2024 | Published July 22, 2023

Choosing a front door with a window in it is a popular way to allow more light into the entryway, and some people also like to see who is at their door before opening it up to visitors. However, there are also some drawbacks to having a window in your front door, such as a lack of privacy or light flooding in early in the morning and waking you up.

Bed Slat Sizes
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

Bed slats come in a range of width sizes from 1 inch to 4 inches, while the length measurements need to correspond to the size of the mattress.

Swivel Chair Dimensions
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

There are a huge variety of different options available, making it difficult to know which swivel chair dimensions are right for you. On average, most swivel chairs will have a seat height range of between 16 and 21 inches, and a backrest measuring between 12 and 18 inches in height.

Carpet pad thickness
| Updated July 17, 2023 | Published July 17, 2023

The standard depth of carpet pad is 7/16 inches, but the thickness you need will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the type of carpet you have, and your budget. Carpet padding typically varies in thickness from ⅜ an inch to ½ an inch, and thicker is better in some scenarios, while thinner and firmer is better for others.

Accent Colors for White House
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A house with white exterior walls is one of the easiest to choose a color palette for, because white goes with everything. However, this can actually make it one of the most difficult colors to work with because you will be simply spoilt for choice. 

Bedroom Couch Ideas for an Organized and Functional Space
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Besides the bed, another vital element that can boost the aesthetic of your bedroom interior design is a couch. This functional seating furniture can make a big difference in enhancing the attractiveness of your bedroom – provided it is fitted in the right place so as to blend in with the rest of the room.

Beadboard Colors
| Updated December 2, 2023 | Published July 13, 2023

When it comes to painting beadboard, there’s a wide range of options. Beadboard is traditionally white, but it can be painted in any number of shades, or even stained in wood tones.

Inexpensive Wall Covering Ideas
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published July 10, 2023

Though some types of wall coverings can be expensive, there are plenty of ways you can cover walls on a budget, including using peel-and-stick tiles, wooden cladding, and wallpaper.

How to Choose an Accent Wall
| Updated February 9, 2024 | Published July 7, 2023

When choosing an accent wall you need to consider the type of atmosphere you want to create, the best wall for acting as a focal point, and the type of finish you are going to use.