Entrance – BetterDecoratingBible https://betterdecoratingbible.com Home, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Tips, Ideas, Advice, remodeling, renovating, updating, arranging furniture, and Inspiration for your home! Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:23:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Make Your Front Lawn Stand Out with Gorgeous Landscaping – Here’s How to Do It! https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2020/07/06/make-your-front-lawn-stand-out-with-gorgeous-landscaping-heres-how-to-do-it/ https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2020/07/06/make-your-front-lawn-stand-out-with-gorgeous-landscaping-heres-how-to-do-it/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:57:15 +0000 https://betterdecoratingbible.com/?p=16968 First impressions count, and that means when your guests come over they will see your front lawn’s landscaping first. Here’s how your can beautify your front lawn and make jaws drop!

 

Photo By: Sudbury Design Group

Create a Focal Point

Every front lawn should have a focal point. When coming up to the front door think about what your focal point should be, and make sure to enhance it. Weather it’s a gorgeous old birch tree or a beautiful fountain, consider framing it with a circle of flowers and some outdoor spot lights for night time. Having a nice focal point can make or break your home’s front landscaping, so make sure to get it right!

Plant Flower Ground Covers

If you are looking for low maintenance plants to plant around your front yard trees or garden bed borders, consider planting ground covers. Ground covers are low-lying flowers that do not need much sunlight or water. They are perfect for covering up dried up flowers and leaves. Consider planting Tulips for every ground cover flower you plant, and then watch your tulips bloom inbetween them in the spring. Once summer rolls around and your tulips dry up, your groundcover flowers with seamlessly cover up the dried debris.

Photo By: Sudbury Design Group

Install a Beautiful Front Lawn Pathway

Your front lawn pathway will be something you will use the most, so make it last! There are tons of easy ways to make a nice pathway to your front door without breaking the bank. Consider laying down flagstones, or even laying down bricks to form a classic brick walkway that will last years to come. Check out some tutorials on YouTube and you’ll be surprised at what you can do on your own to save some cash!

Photo By: Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Make Your Driveway Look Expensive

A super easy way to make your driveway look custom made is by enhancing the border with cement pavers along the edges of your driveway. This is something you could even do on your own; so consider it a project that will give you that expensive look for less! Cement pavers along the edges of your driveway will give your front drive a more finished and refined look. You can also re-paint your driveway with special driveway sealer. You can pay a service to do this for you, or you can always do it on your own. Go to your local hardware store and find some driveway sealer kits to make your driveway look pretty much brand new!

Photo By: Katia Goffin Gardens

Making your front lawn look more polished and beautiful isn’t as hard as it seems. If you apply some creativity and get your hands a little dirty, you will be surprised that a little can go a long way. Do you have any easy front lawn landscaping tips? Let us know in the comments below!

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Stairway Cleaning: How to Avoid Slip or Fall Accidents https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2018/10/19/stairway-cleaning-how-to-avoid-slip-or-fall-accidents/ https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2018/10/19/stairway-cleaning-how-to-avoid-slip-or-fall-accidents/#respond Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:39:05 +0000 http://betterdecoratingbible.com/?p=15221 It’s no secret that sweeping and mopping are, usually, the go-to for cleaning stairways. That’s because they are considered to be highly efficient. Nonetheless, this doesn’t mean we can ignore the fact that they can be really unsafe!

 

Photo: Floyd Dean

Depending on the cleaning solution used, mopping can largely contribute to slip and falls. If you want to eliminate the likelihood of such unwanted scenarios, here are some solutions worth trying.

Increase the Frequency of Stairway Cleaning

Perhaps the most efficient way in which you can keep the stairway clean for an extended timeframe is by minimizing the use of wet solutions. Still, if you were to eliminate wet solutions altogether, will you manage to maintain the stairway clean? Only if you were to implement a more thorough cleanse than simply sweeping. What does this entail?

A step in this direction could be beginning to dust the places that are harder to reach. Afterward, you can proceed with cleaning the area with a spray cleaning solution, followed by pressure washing. After the most stubborn dirt is out of your way, you can continue the job with wet vacuuming. In this way, you’ll have removed any remaining soils from the stairway.

Invest in A Vacuum Specifically Made for Stairs

Did you know that there are specific vacuums made to thoroughly clean stairs? If you didn’t know that until now, then, you should know that such an investment can make a difference.

Not only that it will clean the stairs thoroughly, but it will also reduce the likelihood of slip and fall accidents – which ought to be avoided. And while browsing for the best vacuum for stairs can be challenging, as a general guideline, you should get a unit that is portable and easy to move around. Here is a great guide on vacuums for stairs you can use. This is the key to doing a thorough job when vacuuming a stairway – especially if it’s narrow. If you are unable to find the time to do cleaning yourself, you can always consider calling a professional like Maid Sailors, to save time and do the things you enjoy most.

Wipe Down the Handrail

Moving on, it is just as important to wipe down the handrails. Essentially, the handrail is a common touch point – and most people use them when climbing the stairs up and down.

Therefore, they can be contaminated rather easily. This is pretty inevitable in high traffic environments such as companies, schools, public spaces, and so on. In order to do a thorough job, a microfiber towel is mostly effective, especially when combined with the right cleaning solution.

Spot Treat Spills

In order to get rid of slick spots, you should spot treat spills as soon as they emerge to make your house cleaning more manageable. In this view, if you want to effectively remove oil stains, you should use powder cleaners for best results. You should simply sprinkle the powder cleaner on the given area, allow it to stay for a while, and the stain will be a lot easier to remove than if you tried it to remove it with a mop.

To sum up, these are some of the main ways in which you can eliminate the incidence of slip and fall incidents on the stairway. You shouldn’t overlook the importance of staying safe, especially when it comes to public places, so do factor in our advice.

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Find the Right Chandelier to Meet Your Unique Needs https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2018/02/20/find-right-chandelier-meet-unique-needs/ https://betterdecoratingbible.com/2018/02/20/find-right-chandelier-meet-unique-needs/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:00:46 +0000 http://betterdecoratingbible.com/?p=13791 Make a huge statement in your home with a large, glamorous chandelier!

 

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Chandeliers are much more than just lights. They can change the entire atmosphere in a room and will be sure to be one of the main focal points. There are many designer chandelier lighting options available. You just have to decide what type of chandelier is going to work best for your needs.

Keep Size in Mind

The size of a chandelier can range from just a few inches to around fifty inches or bigger. You can find a size that will fit any room of your home from a small hallway to a grand dining room. Most chandeliers come with a chain so that you can hang them the way that you want to depending on the height of your ceiling and styling preferences. You can choose small chandeliers for bedrooms and oversized chandeliers for entrance ways. Enjoy choosing beautiful chandeliers that will fit your unique space and match your home’s interior decorating. You can even buy more than one if you want to highlight something like a large formal dining room table.

Photo: Studio McGee

A Variety of Choices

Chandeliers come in a large variety of choices. You may want to go with a traditional option, or you may prefer a more modern design. Crystal chandeliers are some of the most popular options and some of the most beautiful. Black chandeliers are also lovely choices. You can even special order a chandelier that incorporates everything that you could want in one.

Choose Materials

Chandeliers can be made out of many different materials and finishes. When buying a chandelier, you may want to go with a brass, gold, or chrome look. Some people may be interested in a nickel finish or a bronze choice. You can find a chandelier that will look good in your home and that will match your unique sense of style.

Photo: Robert Elliot

How Many Lights

Chandeliers come in many different light options and are a great way to brighten up your home. You can find a chandelier that offers one to three lights or pick out one that has 21 lights or more. Whether you desire a crystal chandelier or a chandelier with traditional looking pendant lights, you can enjoy having a style that will meet your needs.

Chandelier Options

There are many chandelier options. You may want one with lamp shades. You can pick out a dazzling glass shade that will help your light look unique. Candelabra lights are beautiful options that look like real candles. Beaded chandeliers are unique and eye catching options for any home. No matter what you choose, you can enjoy having a beautiful chandelier improve the look of your interior.

Photo: The Tomcat Studios

Chandeliers Can Help Your Home Look Amazing

Chandeliers have a way of turning an ordinary room into an amazing one. Depending on the style you choose, you can change the entire look of your home. A large chandelier can help make a room look more formal or ritzy. A medium chandelier can also make a room appear more sophisticated. There are some chandeliers that are made to be glamorous, and some chandeliers can be whimsical or fun. You can find small options that will be perfect for a young girl’s bedroom, or search for small chandeliers that will beautify a hallway.

Choose Chandeliers that Will Be Noticed

With all of the available chandelier choices out there, you can take your time and find one that is going to be right for your needs. You should search for a chandelier that will be sure to get attention when anyone walks into your room. Find a chandelier that matches your decor or choose one that will be sure to impress. You can find a 21 light crystal chandelier that will be perfect for anyone walking into your home to see, or you may just want a small classical pendant light that will give your home a welcoming atmosphere.

Choosing the right chandelier for your home can be fun and exciting. Look at all of your options, and find one that you will cherish. Make sure that you pick out a chandelier that will give off enough light for your room, and find a style that will last for many years to come.

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