Wednesday, June 17, 2009

What Is A Healthy Home?

People are more health conscious these days than ever. More and more are conscious about what they eat, what they wear, what they buy. However, most of us don't pay much attention in having a healthy home. We use too many chemicals, consume too much electricity and clutter stuff too much that makes our homes unhealthy.



"The healthy home nurtures those who dwell inside and also protects the world beyond its walls. Designed with sensitivity for the environment, it is energy-efficient, economical, sustainable, and non-polluting."



"A healthy home may resemble the eco-friendly houses that evolved as part of the popular green architecture movement of the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing from ancient building techniques, these homes are constructed of earth, clay, straw, or steel-reinforced concrete forms. Solar-powered and naturally cooled, they provide modern comforts without draining resources."



"However, you don't need to set up housekeeping in a monolithic dome or an earth-sheltered dwelling to live in harmony with nature. Even the most traditional home, which may have been built long before the rise in environmental consciousness, can be adapted to incorporate the key principles of healthy design."



Healthy For the Body

  • Free your home from toxins
  • Arrange furnishings and storage for comfort and ease
  • Get rid of bulky, dust-collecting cushions
  • Vent moisture from damp rooms
  • Create special places for exercise and relaxation

Healthy For the Psyche

  • Clear away clutter
  • Let in the sun
  • Choose mood-enhancing colors
  • Grow fragrant herbs
  • Fill rooms with soothing sounds

Healthy For the Soul

  • Provide quiet places for reflection
  • Replace throwaways with keepsakes
  • Strive for simplicity and moderation
  • Bring nature indoors
  • Honor the environment

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Dust-Resitant Window Treatment

Dust proofing our homes does not mean we have to compromise aesthetic considerations. Using a carefully researched and proprietary technology, Hunter Douglas products are dust-resistant, which inhibits the proliferation of dust mites. Also, these window treatments repel soil, dirt and stain, and require minimal cleaning so keeping a dust mite-protected home is hassle-free.



All Hunter Douglas products feature sleek designs that can match a wide array of home designs . Hunter Douglas’s window treatments that promotes indoor health does not compromise stylishness and aesthetics. The streamlined design of Window Fashions products can suit any kind of home and any particular room.

For example, the Duette Honeycomb Shades offers versatility for almost all window shapes and sizes — wide and narrow, high and low, square or round.



Hunter Douglas treatments deflect 65 percent of outside noise, which makes classrooms more conducive to learning and homes more ideal for after-school studying.



“Everyone has to do their share to improve the quality of learning that Filipino children get and giving them an asthma-free learning environment is something that parents and school administrators can readily address,” notes Lapira.



By seamlessly fusing functionality, aesthetics and indoor health enhancing properties, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions shut down windows against dust mites and open new ones for people to live healthier lives.

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Friday, June 12, 2009

House Warming Gifts

Someone who had just move-in to a neighborhood definitely does not have everything they need in their home. A house warming party is often organized not just to warm the house and welcome the neighbors but also to help a newly moved family have something in they could use for their new home.

There are no rules on what gifts to give as a house warming gift. Anything that you think you might need in your own home is acceptable. But if it's a newly wed couple then just get what's in their bridal registry and you are good to go.

Here are some nice idea you can put together as a house warming gift.

* Fresh Plants

* A Wreath for the Door

* A Food Basket

* A Bottle of Bubbly and Flutes

* Decorative Scented Candles

* A Dramatic Vase or Serving Bowl

* A Gift Basket either of the following:
o A Basket of Tools
o A Garden Basket
o Art in Progress
o Paint Supplies

* A Pair of Candlesticks

* A Picture Frame

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

How To Prevent Home Decorating Mistakes

When you look at a space in your home that needs an immediate make-over do you get excited and work smoothly or get overwhelmed and stop right away. Well here are some tips that will empower you to tap your creative gene and prevent home decorating mistakes.

1) Always be familiar with the space that you will be decorating.

Grab a pen and a paper, tape measure and make a scale layout of the room's perimeter because the best visual remembrances fail against the reality of a scaled drawing in front of you. By this you will have a representation of the room and you will now be able to determine the sizes of the furniture you wish to purchase.


2) Create a checklist of all the supplies and materials you will need. It's best to list the items by urgency of their use.

3) Establish a budget range


The guidelines of a budget save not only your wallet but sometimes your relationship. If you choose to splurge, at least you do so intentionally.


4) Walls and floors are your frame

Consider the floor and walls as your frame. Pay attention to the colors and coverings of your frame. As you decorate within this canvas, remember that this "frame" unifies your decorating, so it is most the logical place to start.


5) Choose lighting fixtures that work best for you functionality wise and aesthetically wise.


6) Don't be afraid to be bold on your design. Mix colors, textures and patterns. Browse magazines or displays for inspiration.


7) Whether you prefer traditional, contemporary, or modern, decorate with your personal sense of style. Be bold not intimidated by mixing period pieces. Eclectic style works provided proportion, color, pattern and texture appear harmonious.

8 ) Do your homework. Learn more about the product you want before you get them. Tou would reap the rewards of some time spent learning more about the products you use to decorate—especially big-ticket items.


9) Balance and scale work together. When you look at the positioning of elements in your room and something hits a discord in you, chances are proportions clash. Getting the balance and scale right takes some practice. Again, take cues from other resources.


10) Use space effectively


It is eminently helpful to make scaled cutouts of the furniture and position all the pieces to your liking within your scale drawing. Gather large pieces to make the most of a focal point. Arrange some informal seating areas.



Happy decorating!


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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Styling Your Living Room

The main part of the house is always the living room. It is the busiest place in the house where you receive guest and have a fun family bonding time. It is always best to keep this part of the home most attractive yet functional. Here are some decorating tips to funk up this space.



• Choose the focal point of the room. It’s a piece of furniture that your eye is drawn to when you enter room. It can be a TV set, a picture window, a painting or even a fireplace (if you’re somewhere cold).




• Position the largest furniture piece (probably a sofa) opposite the focal point, approximately 10 feet away. It can be placed in the middle of the room.



• If you have an area rug, place it under the front edge of the sofa. There should be space between the rug and the focal point.



• Place the center table in front of the sofa.



• Put other furniture pieces on either side of the sofa to form a U-shape. The coffee table should still be within reach. Try to balance both sides of the U. If you have a low and club chair, put the loveseat (or two-seater) on one side and the club chair on the other. If you have two chairs, put one on either side. (Note: If you have two large pieces that are similar in size, put them on either side of the U, and the small chair at the end of the U.)


• Position end tables near the furniture that they fit best. Don’t put all of them on one side of the U.


• If you have other furniture pieces, it’s best to move them out of the room or place them in empty spaces. The key here is balance. You can put a chair and a table in one corner, a table at the back of the sofa, or a book case on the wall opposite the fireplace.


• Arrange home accessories to complement the furniture. Don’t just stick them on walls. If you have a console table, put a picture frame on the mantle together with some accessories. Leave the wall space on either side of the focal point empty.

• Lastly, make sure you have a comfortable, cozy conversation area."


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Friday, June 5, 2009

Sofa Beds

Space is one of the problems of condo living. The space is very limited and having bulky furniture will just cramp the space some more. One of the best solutions for this is to use versatile furniture that can be used in many ways or can be folded when not used.

Sofa beds are the ultimate solution for small spaces; these nifty pieces come in various shapes, lengths and sizes that are adaptable to whatever space you find yourself settling in.

There are types of sofa bed that can save a lot of space since they can be pullout from he wall. On the other hand there is more streamlined designs that resembles and orthopedic bed that is easy to set up since you just have to flip the seat over and put the backseat forward. There other designs that just needs to be pushed down and becomes a bed instantly.

Prices may range from P6,000 to P25,000 you can find these sofa beds at Dimensione branches: Homezone Glorietta 4, Robinson’s Place Ermita, Rockwell Power Plant Mall, SM City North Edsa, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Mall of Asia and Dimensione Bonifacio High Street, or log on to www.dimensione.com for more details.

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