Arches were pretty popular in traditional architecture. So popular that there over thirty variations. But most contractors only recognize a dozen types of arches. And however you use them, they add strength and beauty to your construction project. They’re pretty and practical. An arch is more stable than a flat surface. The keystone at the…
Originally, stained glass was restricted to churches, mosques, and religious shrines. So if you’re thinking of those colored glass designs of the Holy Virgin and similar scenes, you’re on the right track. But stained glass can be used in private homes as well, and motifs aren’t always ‘churchy’. Designs can be practical or abstract. Some…
Bay windows and bow windows add character to any home. They also increase available floor space, because they project outwards anything from 10° to nearly 50°. And they add the amount of daylight that filters into your house. But their window treatments make difference too. You can install trim that blends into the surrounding walls….
It’s easy to tell when Christmas is approaching. Colored lights and tinsel start appearing in public places. For most businesses, this happens soon after Halloween. But if you’re decorating at home, you’ll probably wait longer before dusting off the foldable Christmas tree. And while commercial spaces focus on trees, lights, and holiday bundles. Home décor…
How many kinds of windows do you know? Some common ones include flat windows, picture windows, bay windows, and bow windows. The latter two project outward at an angle, though bay windows have a deeper angle of 25° to 45° while bow windows are usually shallower at 10°. Picture windows are just for the view….
What’s the first thing you notice when you look at a house? For most of us, it’s the windows. That’s partly because we’re naturally nosy. We want to peek inside and see how the other side lives. And if we’re indoors, we look out the window to check out the neighborhood. That’s why window trim…
How big or small are your bathroom windows? Most people prefer their windows small because you don’t want people peeping in while you shower. But from a practical viewpoint, large windows offer better ventilation. They let humid air seep out faster, keeping your bathroom dry. Many architects resolve this problem by installing bathroom fans or…
Apart from improving your health, sunlight from an open window offers a great deal of ambiance to your living space. But when the light that comes in becomes excess, this could make you feel uncomfortable. Let’s say you work at night and rest in the morning; you will have to reduce the brightness in your…
You use your kitchen every day. Probably more than once. But because guests don’t typically see the kitchen, you may not spend a lot of time planning your kitchen décor. But remember, your kitchen has a lot of appliances and uses up a lot of water, power, and domestic resources. You use artificial lighting to…
Interior décor turns a house into a home. It influences your moods and comfort levels, because you’ll be staring at those colors and sensing those textures every day. But most people won’t get to enjoy your interiors. They’ll only see your house from the outside as they drive by. And that quick glance helps them…