Guest Room - It reflects your Personality

A well set up guest room is a very important part of hospitality, and plays a crucial role in making your guests feel comfortable and well-cared for. With a few good guest room decorating ideas, you can come up with a guest room that can rival any 5 star hotel, without breaking the bank. To start with, you need to come up with a certain theme/look you wish to follow throughout the room. Once you have some sort of a general outline of what you wish to achieve for the room, think about the details that you have come across and would like to incorporate. You may have seen some design ideas in a magazine, on TV, at the mall, in someone's home or in a hotel room you stayed in, that you would like to include. Read more on bedroom decor.

Guest Room Essentials

Apart from the guest room decorating ideas you come up with, here are some other aspects to keep in mind:

• You guest room must have a large, presentable double bed with a comfortable mattress. If you cannot afford a new bed and mattress, try to get a good used bed. If you already have a good bed, ensure that the mattress is comfortable, and not sagging or lumpy. You don't want your guests to end up with back or body aches. A set of soft fluffy pillows are essential.
• A set of good clean linens are a must. I suggest you set aside a set of bed and bath linens (including a featherbed mattress topper & a cozy down comforter), only for your guests. Ironed bedsheets and pillowcases are the little details that help achieve a great looking guest bedroom.
• It would be considerate of you to include a table to set down a suitcase or any other kind of luggage. You don't want your guests to constantly stoop over, every time they need something from their bags.
• Create shelf, drawer and counter space for your guests. We had plenty of house guests over the years, and have found that even those who stay for just a day utilize the space provided. Do not fill up shelves with decorative items, but only leave the essentials, such as clock, and maybe a few good books.
• Among the home office guest room decorating ideas, try to make at least a foot or two of pole space in the closet, and provide few hangers. If this is not possible, you can arrange for an over-the-door hook and one behind a closet door.

Guest Room Decorating Ideas

• It is always best to stick to neutral tones on the wall and floor. Imagine if you decide to use bright color on one or all of the walls, and it turns out to be the one color your guest dislikes. You can go even more wrong with a print. Instead, keep your walls cream, and add dashes of color with the drapes and bedspreads.
• If your flooring is a little shabby and you aren't in a position to replace it, place a rug that covers up the objectionable spots. It is another way of adding a splash of color or print in the room. However, it is best to restrict print to one major item in the room, i.e. either a printed bedspread or a printed rug. Your options range from pile rugs or flat weave kilims.
• A crystal vase filled with fresh flowers is the best way to decorate any room. Ideally, use flowers that are your guest's favorite, though the point is just to make your guest feel welcome.
• An inexpensive way to decorate the walls of the guest room are with beautiful vintage photographs. You can either use old family photographs, or buy and frame some.

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Building a House - What Vastu Shatra says ???

When constructing a House, one must follow some basic guidelines. Here, I have explained the broad Vastu Guidelines for Construction and the possible scientific reasons and logic on which they were based, so that you an decide what you want to follow and what you don’t.


WHAT ARE THE VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE?

Some points to be considered during construction are the following:

Equal open space should be left on all four sides: The Reasoning - Maintenance and cleaning of the house can be done easily if there is space on all four sides of the Site. Moreover, the house can have windows an all 4 sides  because of the available space all around.

The open spaces around the Site should slope from the South & West sides to the North & East sides and outlets of rainwater should be in North-East or North zones. The Reasoning – Normally the Water Source is located in the North-East corner. So it is preferable to have the runoff rainwater flowing towards the North-East corner, as it will help to recharge the water source.

Only new building materials, bricks, wood, and materials should be used when building a new house. The Reasoning - New building material is always in good condition, has more strength and can be finished (polished, painted etc) well.

Avoid using old building materials for the construction: If there are old materials available, it is better to sell them and use the money to buy new materials. The Reasoning – Material from an old building like old wooden pillars, used steel, old bricks or blocks etc will have less strength and so it is better not to use them in a new building.

Materials stored for a long time should also not be used. Iron grills should only be made when needed. The Reasoning - Building materials stored for a long time will not be as effective as new materials, as they may not have been stored well, away from moisture and pests  etc.

Good quality sand, gravel and cement should be used. The Reasoning - If second quality or cheaper materials are used, they are bound to affect the strength, finish and quality of the structure.

Wood from thorny trees should not be used. The Reasoning – Generally the wood of thorny trees is not suitable for house construction.

Construction should be started within 90 days from the completion of the Compound Wall. The Reasoning – This time frame is fixed so as to coax the Owner to start Construction, because otherwise he may keep postponing and this will only result in extra expenditure.

Construction should not stop once it begins. The Reasoning - There will be more expense involved in stopping-and-starting work.

Workers should not be unnecessarily pushed to speed up their work. The Reasoning – If pressurized, they will do a shoddy job. Moreover, some things like setting, curing of columns, beams, slabs etc cannot be rushed as there is a risk that the structure may collapse.

Work for the day should stop at sunset. The Reasoning - Construction should not be done at night as it is difficult to see and the quality of work will suffer. Also, the workers need to have rest as they can’t do a good job if they are overworked.

A qualified supervisor should always oversee the construction. The Reasoning - Any mistakes that come up at site due to the faulty work of the workers, can be noticed by a qualified person who is always at site. Also, the illiterate workers can clear any doubts that they may have about the drawings, with the Site engineer.

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Which is Better - Apartment Vs Independent House

WHAT IS THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SCENE IN INDIA TODAY?

Growth and prosperity of an economy, to an extent is reflected in its physical appearance. In the last few decades the Indian economy has witnessed hectic and massive construction activities, new structures have been raised, townships have evolved and housing especially in the apartment segment has multiplied exponentially. And so today people have a lot more choices when looking for a house.

COMPARE AN APARTMENT WITH AN INDEPENDENT HOUSE IN INDIA?

1. APARTMENT: Nowadays most of the immigrants coming into cities are buying apartments for the following reasons:
2. The exorbitant cost of land and the headaches involved in getting it registered under their name.
3. People find it easier to buy an apartment from well known builders since the land registration problems are already taken care of.
4. Moreover, the society will look after things like power, water, utilities etc; leaving the apartment owner free from worries on that front.
5. In addition, apartments do have some perks like in-house gym, swimming pool, health clubs etc
6. Children have access to a secure play area.
7. Also, there is a feeling of security in an apartment complex.
8. The common areas and landscape are well maintained. 

INDEPENDENT HOUSE: However given a choice, most people in India, will still prefer to construct their own independent house for the following reasons:

1. An independent house gives them the feeling of independence as they do not have to share common areas.
2. An independent house has space all around for gardening or any other activities.
3. The house owner can have it built expressly as per his requirements and to his liking and with his choice of materials and finishing.
4. The house owner has the option to add floors or increase the area of the building as the need arises.
5. The house owner can get additional income from renting out part of his premises.
6. The house owner need not pay monthly maintenance amounts.

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House Interior - Lighting for Your Dream Home

Home lighting is arguably the most important element in home interior decorating. It is instrumental in setting the mood of any room.


It can convey warmth and intimacy or create the right atmosphere for entertaining.


To ensure that you will achieve the desired effect for your rooms, it is important that you first understand the four basic types of home lighting.

Ambient or general lighting - illuminates the whole room. You probably notice it from recessed and track lighting. Certain wall sconces are yet another example. I recommend that you install a dimmer with your track and recessed lights so that you have the added flexibility in adjusting the brightness.


Task lighting - provides sufficient light to help you perform the task at hand, e.g., reading, cooking, shaving, etc. Task lighting should be glare free. And it should make things easy to see without tiring or straining your eyes.


Accent lighting - is focused lighting that is used to illuminate a sculpture, piece of art, or architectural element in a room. Accent lighting is about three times as bright as ambient lighting.

Natural lighting - comes through windows, doors, and skylights. Depending on the time of day, season, or weather, it can vary in brightness and intensity.
As with all of your decorating efforts, do a little planning before you rush out and purchase your home lighting fixtures. Think carefully about the activities that will occur in each area of the room.


Don't be afraid to use multiple types of interior lighting in a room. In fact this is highly desirable and will create very dramatic effects.


Lighting can also be helpful in making a room look larger or smaller. For example, if a room seems too narrow, then wash one wall with light to visually expand it.

If a ceiling is high, but you want the room to have a more intimate and cozy feel, don't allow much light to escape beyond the height of the light/lamp shade.

And if you want to make a small room look larger, try up-lighting the ceiling.

If you're searching for home lighting ideas and fixtures, I recommend that you check out Bellacor. Their selection of home lighting fixtures is quite impressive. There are many items to satisfy all decorating tastes.


Room-By-Room Home Lighting Ideas

You'll find that there are literally hundreds of home lighting options for your home. Think of lighting from two aspects….functional and aesthetic.

Functionally, home lighting needs to provide the correct type of light in sufficient quantity for the intended purpose. Aesthetically, it can be configured to create the desired mood through its intensity and color.

Below are some ideas for lighting the various rooms in your home. And if you're interested in learning which light bulbs are best suited for your lighting fixtures, click here... Home Lighting Fixtures.

Living Rooms

• Place a lamp behind every reader's shoulder…about 42 inches above the floor. Click on this link for ideas on re-energizing outdated Table Lamps.
• Highlight a framed piece of art with halogen track lighting or by attaching a picture light
• Use accent lights to illuminate book or display shelves.
• Install recessed lighting as your general lighting or to bring out beautiful wall textures (use a dimmer)
• Slim strip lights come in just about any length and can stick to the edge of shelves or ledges to highlight displays or provide a soft wash to a wall

Kitchens

• A grid of recessed ceiling cans will provide great general lighting
• Install individual recessed down-lights as task lighting for the sink and range
• Place halogen pendant lights over bars and counters
• Under-cabinet lights make excellent task lighting

Dining Rooms

• A chandelier over the dining room table creates a beautiful setting (use a dimmer)
• Highlight a framed piece of art with halogen track lighting or by attaching a picture light
• Install halogen strip lighting your china cabinet to highlight china or collectibles
• If a chandelier is not your taste and you have a long table, try a trio of pendant lights

Bedrooms

• Place table lamps on your bedside tables. (For children's rooms, avoid halogen lamps which can get very hot.)
• Wall sconces can provide good general lighting without being too bright
• If there is not much space, consider recessed lights or pendant lights
• Don't forget candlelight if a romantic setting is what you have in mind

Bathrooms

• Use shadow-free fluorescent or incandescent lights around mirrors for grooming
• To avoid heavy shadows, place mirror lights on the side rather than directly overhead
• Don't forget to install a night light.

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