A guide to choose colors for your home

Colors have a physical and psychological impact on people. Certain colors can increase metabolism while some others have a healing effect and also balances energy levels. Here is a guide to choose great colors and its impact on us:
Red
The color red symbolizes passion, love and courage and it exudes warmth. Red is known to draw attention and has a great emotional impact which makes it ideal for living room.

Orange
Orange is a cheerful color and it is known as the color of knowledge and loyalty. It stands for generosity and reflects a healthy social environment. The color also helps in revitalizing the mind and body.

Yellow
Painting the walls of your living room adds a bright look. It is one of the most widely-used colors and is ideal for homes that are restricted in space. Yellow is said to exude warmth, joy and inspiration and it is associated with wealth, being a tone of gold.

Green
Green color stands for abundance and freshness. It has a soothing quality which is linked to the power of nature and a room painted in green will have a therapeutic effect on its residents.

Blue
The color blue represents comfort, serenity and tranquility and provides a soothing and cooling effect to the room. It is perfect for bathrooms and induces sleep by calming the mind when used in bedrooms.

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Home-selling mistakes to avoid

Selling your home could be a strenuous process with complicated procedures that could be challenging in terms of emotion and time. It requires some strategizing as there are plenty of homebuyers and reaching the right one is necessary. Here are some of the major home-selling mistakes you should avoid:

1. Avoid overpricing of the home to ensure that the property gets sold off at the best possible rate. Study similar listings of properties in and around your neighborhood before deciding on the rate. Features like square feet area, outdoor and indoor features, neighborhood and infrastructure would be gauged by potential homebuyers before buying.

2. Do not forget about maintenance
Never de-prioritize maintenance as you don’t want to spoil the first impression in front of potential homebuyers. Water patches on the wall, peeling paints, loose door knobs, dripping faucets, etc. could deter potential homebuyers.

3. Do not reject early quotes
A property gets maximum attention during the first two weeks of launching. Don’t keep waiting for better quotes as it might not prove counterproductive. This does not mean that you have to jump forward with the first quote itself. Carefully weigh your options, analyze the pros and cons before rejecting and accepting purchase offers.

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Tips to sell your home faster

Have you put your house up for sale? And are you expecting a quick sale for the property at the highest possible price? It takes many days and many more prospective buyers until your property gets sold off, creating a win-win situation. To achieve this, one should work hard to make his property stand out and grab the attention of buyers. Here are some quick tips to sell your house as soon as possible at the best price ever: 
1. Choose the right broker who has experience selling properties for great deals. Do not settle for the first broker you come across. 

2. Ensure that your property looks good in and out. Not just the interiors, the exteriors should always be appealing so that buyers approach you. 

3. Clean the property well to ensure that there is no speck of dust and that the windows, faucets and floor is clean and well-maintained.

 4. Register and list your property on trustworthy online websites to get your property sold off faster. 

5. Highlight the USP of your house like vastu-compliant home, location benefits, space, etc. that attracts homebuyers.

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Easy and Effective Tips to Protect your Home During Monsoon

After a harsh summer, the monsoons are the most awaited season across the country but how much ever soothing and beautiful rain is, it brings a whole host of problems along with it. From waterlogging to damp walls, water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases to leakages and what not. Check out these simple and effective tips to protect your home in these heavy rains:

1. Check the drains and ensure that there is no waterlogging and the area remains clean. There are chances for debris and mud gathering which could block the drains.
2. If there is any leakage in your home from any of the outlets, get it fixed at the earliest. It not only spreads foul smell but also acts as a source for insects breeding and spreads mosquitoes.
3. Check all electrical fittings are in place and functioning properly. If any wires are open or exposed, they must be concealed in order to avoid short circuits and any chances for mishap.
4. Cracks on walls need to be concealed with adhesives in order to stop leakage. Seepage could cause fungal growth and is harmful for people living in that home. This dampness could even result in the wall paint getting peeled off.
5. Make sure your doors and windows do not have any gap to let water in.
6. Rainwater on furniture could discolour floors and furniture pieces. Therefore, it must be maintained and wiped with a dry cloth to ensure that there is no moisture content.
7. Applying a layer of waterproof coating, wax or polish on furniture will avoid the chances of rain spoiling the furniture.
8. Keep naphthalene balls in wardrobes to absorb moisture or dampness.

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Rustic interiors to add a vintage touch to home

Reclaimed wood tables, raw wooden floors with dark and heavy décor items, etc. adds a rustic feel to your home. There are plenty of ways to incorporate this rustic charm in your living space in the most elegant and classy way like the following ways:

1. Using the colour blue will give a calming feel to the room and with different tones available for the colour, you can choose the best one that suits the room. Stunning purples, vivacious greens, deep blues and coral shades are in trend in the décor industry. These shades are known to add zeal and a touch of elegance to the room. Add an exuberant and lively coloured bedding to make it stand out from the other décor pieces.

2. A classic wooden art that makes it a statement piece will change the entire ambience of the room. Adding different textures of wood will help in creating a unique look. A wooden floored room is said to give out a tranquil and relaxed feeling to your abode. Placing some green potted plants at home will add to its beauty.

3. Paid rustic facades with modern contemporary exteriors to incorporate a rich finish. A dark and plush looking façade will only add more beauty to the house and with the use of right lighting, you can add more depth.

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Setting up a herb garden in your apartment balcony

Growing your own herbs at home is a great way to be a part of healthy living. But apartment dwellers often consider their balcony space to be insufficient for growing herbs and plants. Well, that is not true as outdoor balconies are considered to be an ideal space to grow herbs. Here are a few tips to set up a herb garden of your own in an apartment balcony:

    Know the sunlight

Growing herbs in a small space such as a balcony majorly depends on the amount of sunlight the space receives every day. While most of the herbs require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to grow well, make sure that they are not exposed to too much of sun.

    Start with seeds or starters

You can either start your herb garden from the beginning using seeds. However, an alternate and easier option is to opt for starter plants that have already sprouted. It gives you an idea of which plant it is and gives more time to harvest them as the season progresses.

    Collect those gears

To have a successful herb garden you only require a few pots, herb plants and potting soil. Choose pots that are easy to manage and carry which won’t leave any mess. It can either be grown in single planters or in a large planter with multiple herbs without overcrowding it.

    Water enough

Consider the plant and the type of soil it requires – dry or moist. Water the herbs accordingly, as and when required depending on the type of herb. Check on the moisture level of soil – if the edges of the plant begins to brown, water it more.

    Understanding how to harvest

Harvesting differs for every herb and it is important to know the method to maintain the plant. For basil, the leaves must be snipped from the top of the plant whereas oregano and mint can be harvested by simply snipping off the leaves from any part of the plant.

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Setting up prayer rooms at home

Every home needs that one place, where you can go in seek for getting some peace of mind. For some, it might be the balcony area, for some it might be the living room, while for some, it is the prayer room. Setting up a prayer room can be done by us without spending much money. Here are some tricks on setting up a prayer room.

Vastu or fengshui
 
If you are a believer of vastu or fengshui, choose the room suitable for Prayer room based on it. Otherwise, go for rooms which are away from the noise and gives you a peaceful space.

Light paint
 
White is the colour of peace. Most of the prayer rooms are painted in White colour or light blue as it brings in a sense of peace of mind for the home owners.

Minimalistic
 
Over cluttered rooms can be disturbing to our eyes. Always make your rooms minimalistic. Make sure you don’t overcrowd the room with too many elements. Just keep the necessary elements like a prayer book, idol of the deity and other prayer related elements.

Use curtains
 
Adding curtains can make the room look spacious and breezy. It attracts positive energy from the outside. One can feel calm inside rooms if those rooms look breezy.
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Lighting tips to make your kitchen look beautiful

As a home owner, one would want every room of their home to look perfect. Be it the Dining room or your bathroom every room is important in a home. The kitchen is no exception. Kitchen is one place home makers spend a lot of time on. It is always good to do lighting in your kitchen to make it look more appealing and beautiful. Here are some lighting tips for your kitchen.

LED soft strips for the cabinets
 
A kitchen is the heart and soul of a house. It is important to see every element present in a kitchen well. So using LED soft strips on a kitchen cabinet is advised. This will make every element visible.

Use LED puck lights
 
These are small round shaped lights which create isolated pools of light. They make your kitchen look interesting and appealing. They come in compact size and are easy to install.

Lighting for drawers
 
We always appreciate the fridge, when we open it due to the lights right? The same can be applied for drawers. It will make your spoons and other accessories sparkle.

Warm light
 
Give a warm light to the kitchen. This will make the kitchen look more bright and appealing. Dark lights can be boring.



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How to set up a study room in low cost

A home has many rooms and each room have its own purposes. But there are certain purposes which you might mot have thought of, when you were purchasing the house. Like the need for a kid’s room or a study room might have arisen only years after you have purchased a home. But getting an interior designer every time you need arrangements is not possible as it will be expensive. So what you can do is that, you yourself can get into the job. Yes, you can arrange these rooms on your. Here are some tips on how to arrange a study room at home. But before that:
Make sure you are choosing a room in the corner or somewhere as your study room, so that it is quiet. Make sure it has enough space to arrange the various elements. Now moving on to the tricks.

Shelf

Install a huge shelf in the room, so that you can fit in all your books in there. It is better to go for convertible shelves, as it will save a lot of space.

Use light colored paints

Yes, the color of the walls has a huge impact on our mood and behavior. So make sure you are painting the room in light colors to set the right mood.

Don’t over crowd

Make space in the room with fewer elements. Never over do a study room.

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6 benefits of using Solid hardware flooring at home

Bored with those same old flooring? Get experimental with solid hardwood flooring. Although initially, it was not much common in India, today many apartments and homes use hardwood flooring as a style statement. Apart from the aesthetic beauty it lends, there are several other benefits for using solid hardwood flooring. They can be used by anyone, in any house without much worry as they are reliable and attractive. Here are some benefits of using them:

1. Easy installation
The best part of using a solid hardwood floor is that they are easy to install, gives a uniform fit. They don’t cause irregular surfaces and is very comfortable as a material to use.

2. Easy to maintain
Harwood does not absorb or accumulate much dust and dirt. Simple vacuuming and mopping, that too on a weekly basis are enough to keep these floors neat and tidy.

3. Standard look
Wooden floors have a charm. They look elegant, classy and stylish. These are the best option if you want to make your home look expensive.

4. Durability
These wooden flooring is highly durable and can be considered as long term investments.

5. Unique
It will make your home look very different from others. It will make your home much stylish and unique.

6. Good acoustics
Wooden floors are known to absorb sound. They will not encourage sound to travel from one room to another.

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6 benefits of using Solid hardware flooring at home

Bored with those same old flooring? Get experimental with solid hardwood flooring. Although initially, it was not much common in India, today many apartments and homes use hardwood flooring as a style statement. Apart from the aesthetic beauty it lends, there are several other benefits for using solid hardwood flooring. They can be used by anyone, in any house without much worry as they are reliable and attractive. Here are some benefits of using them:

1. Easy installation
The best part of using a solid hardwood floor is that they are easy to install, gives a uniform fit. They don’t cause irregular surfaces and is very comfortable as a material to use.

2. Easy to maintain
Harwood does not absorb or accumulate much dust and dirt. Simple vacuuming and mopping, that too on a weekly basis are enough to keep these floors neat and tidy.

3. Standard look
Wooden floors have a charm. They look elegant, classy and stylish. These are the best option if you want to make your home look expensive.

4. Durability
These wooden flooring is highly durable and can be considered as long term investments.

5. Unique
It will make your home look very different from others. It will make your home much stylish and unique.

6. Good acoustics
Wooden floors are known to absorb sound. They will not encourage sound to travel from one room to another.



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4 best flooring idea for your home

Construction of a new house has a lot of things to focus on. From the ceiling to the flooring, each aspect is very important. As a homeowner, you have the opportunity to make your house look at what you want. You can make it classy, stylish, etc. One way to do this is by focusing on the flooring. There are different types of flooring available in stores. Knowing their costs would enable you to choose the right kind for your home. Here is the list of four types of best flooring ideas for your home.

1.       Hardwood

Hardwoods are material which is very interesting to watch and easy to maintain. Its cost can vary based on the type. The installation also will cost some money. They are very beautiful but can be loud to walk on. Best for the living room.

2.       Tile

Beautiful to see, they are glazed ceramic material which does not get scratches easily. They are easy to maintain, but a bit expensive. It is best for Bathrooms.

3.       Laminate

Laminate price varies, but the best part is that does et scratches easily. They are easy to clean and look like wood. But it can get easily ruined by standing water. They are highly durable otherwise and can be kept in rooms with high activity.

4.       Vinyl

It will fit easily but doesn’t look very real. They tend to tear easily and is difficult to clean. But it is less expensive compared to many other flooring materials. It can be used in bathrooms.

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Advantages and disadvantages of using glass as a building material

Construction goes through myriad changes over time. With the changing fashion, the type of raw materials used for construction will sure go through drastic changes. Glass is one such interesting material which has been in use for construction business for a long time. Glass as a material stands for elegance and has an appeal of its own. Being one of the most versatile materials, adding glass in your building can make your home look more ravishing and trendy. It is a dream for many to have glass-walled balconies to get a good view of the outside. But like any other material, glass also has its own share of pros and cons. They are:

Pros:
1. Can be molded easily
Glass is a product of applying heat in the sand. It can be molded to any shape, which makes it an interesting material to be used for constructional purposes.
2. Visual beauty
Glass ceilings or balconies allow you to connect with the outer world. It also allows the entry of light into the house.
3. Rust resistant
Glass does not get affected by water and moisture and hence do not wear out easily. It remains beautiful all the time.

Cons:
1. Breakable
Glass can shatter into pieces easily if subjected to any kind of strain. These shattered glasses are likely to cause injury.
2. Absorbs heat
Glass traps heat in it, which later cause warming up of the interiors of the house. Hence glass is not very suitable for building material to be used in hot regions.
3. High cost
Glass is comparatively expensive than other building materials, which can affect the overall cost of production of the building.

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Top 3 Must-Follow Luxury Home Design

Home décor distinguishes a living space with a luxurious appeal. With its elegance and grandeur, luxurious home décor is only about transforming living spaces into an urban living experience.

Here are the top 3 luxury home designs in vogue which you can follow to transform your home:

1.    Metallic elements

Brass and copper were the trending metals of the past and they have given way to nickel, chrome, antique brass, and so on. Placing artifacts like lamps and other showpieces with a graceful combination of these new metals will add glam to your homes.

2.    Minimalism

Following the recent home décor trends are always recommended but make sure that you keep them minimal. The idea of creating more space from less space should be followed. Using foldable furniture helps in optimizing space rather than keeping large chunky furniture.

3.    Natural

Terracotta has been in trend for a while now and has been gaining more recognition for floor tiling and accent walls as it brings in a natural charm to homes. Using cork on tables and walls is again a trendsetter and in vogue.

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