Spatial views should build on the axis, so that was always the prospect and the end point in it – for example, window, door, or a beautiful song. When the eye sees a blank wall or a corner – it’s not beautiful. In the interior should be the right architectural skeleton. The basis of classical composition – is the symmetry of the decoration, apart from its laws, gives the space a finished look.

You should use two or three colors, and combine shades, textures and patterns.

Key elements of the classic look better in a traditional size and form high cornices, wide skirtings and architraves.

It is better not to do white ceilings – that they may be slightly tinted to the color of the walls, but the tone is lighter. Do not be afraid to make a small room a dark, from this it becomes less and the visual will seem even more. In a small room put large monumental objects. It looks good.

Try to mix in the apartment furniture and accessories from different manufacturers and different price categories. It is very important when decorating a nursery to take into account the child’s views, and properly fit into the interior of his wishes, without violating the basic laws of a given style of decor and the whole apartment.

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Artificial stone

Artificial stone has no restrictions in choice of texture and color. There are all sorts of fancy variations of textures, for example, a stone replica of simulating the seabed – with fragments of coral and shells. Due to this artificial stone in the interior is able to fit perfectly.

Such a stone is perfect, for example, to finish the winter garden, which is closed in winter and summer – open space, subjected to UV light and moisture. In this green living of plants will look great on a background of decorative artificial stone, creating a feeling of space and harmony of unity with nature.

Applying artificial stone in the interior, it must be remembered that this is enough moisture resistant material, being quite close to the water (especially chlorine) can change their properties. To avoid this, you need to surface periodically decorative stone processing with special hydrophobic compounds.

Due to the fact that artificial stone resistance to different temperature designers actively use it for decorative fireplace portals. Nuance that it should be taken into account – this is the correct choice of adhesive. To over time facing not fallen off, it is necessary to use heat-resistant glue.

Applying in the interior artificial stone (walls dining rooms, kitchens, corridors, offices), the room becomes an elegant and respectable look. This eliminates the need for frequent redecoration.

Artificial stone in the interior can last for decades – it does not change its color, texture and needs no special care. To achieve the original and completely new kind of your walls is possible by means of inserts from the “stone” or other type of replacement of tiles with decorative panels.

In the case of artificial stone tiles laid on the surface of jointing (at some distance from each other) then dramatically change the look of the interior is possible by changing the color of grout.

Quite an interesting effect is obtained by using large-scale relief of artificial stone. For example, a very organic look to the window frame, door openings large “stones” in the room, a stylized “antique”.

Artificial stone perfectly mimics the texture of different rocks, thin-walled brick. Collection of artificial stone has been prepared angular elements, which are so difficult to make out of natural stone. This allows the use of an artificial element to the restoration of various fragmentary architectural structures.

Another advantage of this type of material is its weight, which is much less than the weight of natural stone. This makes the artificial stone is more convenient to use and affordable.

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Therefore, creating and decorating your kitchen in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, you contribute to your prosperity and health.There are basic principles that apply to the arrangement of any kitchen.

THE LOCATION OF THE KITCHEN IN FENG SHUI

It is not always the location of the kitchen depends on us. But if you are building a vacation home or you have the option of re-planning, you can place the food in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui. Better when the kitchen is in the back of the house, or at least behind the central axis of the house. In any case, you should not, once you go in the house, just come on look at the kitchen. This may contribute to the emergence of problems associated with digestion. The location of the kitchen directly at the main entrance can lead to what is coming guests will leave immediately after eating.

But even if your kitchen and is located in front of the house, do not panic, there are certain tools and techniques that reduce the negative impact of such an arrangement. Hang a curtain or beaded curtains in the kitchen door. You can also diagonally across from the kitchen to arrange something bright and distracting look, such as painting or any other decorative object, so that when entering a home look fell on it, and not in the kitchen.

THE COLOR PALETTE OF FENG SHUI

The kitchen should not be a color of red, pink or orange hues. These are the colors of “fire” and they can provoke disputes and quarrels. So if you quarrel with your husband is usually in the kitchen, then take a look around – could be to blame for the wall color. Best use of color in the kitchen light and cool colors: white, light green, blue. Of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Wood and Metal – kitchen combines elements of Fire and Water. In line with this, the best color of the kitchen – white, color, balancing both of these elements. Fortunately, the fashion for kitchen appliances and accessories, as well as decorative elements made of stainless steel also contributes to this equilibrium.

Stainless steel can be attributed to the cold and bright colors, recommended by Feng Shui. Fluorescent light is not suitable for any room, and it is constantly flickering, adversely affecting the eyes and the nervous system, which can increase blood pressure, intraocular pressure and the appearance of headaches. However, it is very popular thanks to the bright light and low cost. If you decide you can not do without in the kitchen of the fluorescent light, supplement it with at least one regular fluorescent light.

KITCHEN FROM THE INSIDE OF FENG SHUI

One of the most important principles for the kitchen is to the person who prepares, was in a dominant position. That is, standing behind a stove, you should be facing the door, and in any case not the back. As a modern small kitchen that it is difficult to achieve, then Feng Shui consultants are advised to hang a mirror over the stove, or something else with a mirror or reflective surface. A mirror can be any size, but the more surface the better it will act patch. In addition, well, when the kitchen is spacious enough and has a wide doorway. In this case the owner does not feel isolated from the rest of the family life or from the guests.
From this point of view studio apartment is an ideal variant, where one living space is a living room, dining room and kitchen. Thanks to the one who cooks, is aware of all home events, ranging from intelligent conversations about the fate of the world guest and ending with a discussion of homework offspring. It also helps to ensure that your household will be more willing to assist you in the kitchen. Thus, the kitchen becomes a “social center” of the house.

Many Feng Shui experts believe that, the arrangement of the kitchen should be based on the rule of the triangle, ie, refrigerator, stove and sink should form the corners of the triangle. The distance between them should be 1.5-2 meters, it will provide maximum comfort with minimum repetitive movements. In addition, because of this arrangement, the elements of fire (stove, microwave), separate from the elements of water (refrigerator, sink, dryer dishes). They must be separated by a tree item, such as wooden furniture or any other items of wood, suitable in particular any plant or even a picture of the plant. Like all rooms in the house, the kitchen should be kept clean and tidy. In the kitchen you can not fuss and complain to each other. You should immediately get rid of the broken things.

Gas-stove should not stand next to the window, because the heat of the gas-stove, according to Feng Shui, represents prosperity and wealth. And you do not want your wealth flew out the window? Cooking on the stove is preferable to a microwave oven, microwave oven spreads as an electromagnetic field which has a negative impact on the human body and soul. For the same reason, it is better to use a gas stove, electric than. In general, each family itself must determine for themselves the relationship between the number of modern devices and following the principles of Feng Shui.

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The choice of color for a room

You can do the following: write a list of all the rooms of your home and near each write key words, what you do in these rooms. For example, if a bedroom, this is the place where you sleep, and before going to bed looking at the wall. There you relax, so you need peace and quiet. You may need to compile a list of moods for each room. Sometimes quiet, sometimes stressful, vigorous, etc.

Try to imagine the mood and what color is better suited. For example say to yourself, sleep, silence, calm and call the association. Each of us will have different associations, which is why there are no universal color for each type of room. But sometimes they are very similar. For example, most people have white or light blue bathrooms. Just this evokes a feeling of cleanliness and hygiene. In any case, all people are different. And it was right to rely on their feelings in relation to color.

Next we have to think about the furniture that will blend in with the already selected color room. Furniture is also necessary to provide color. If the room is too much furniture, the color of the walls will not be dominant, because the main color is the color of the room furniture. So try to focus, such as chairs with bright colors such as light fixtures or released from the interior. At the same time add a few small strokes of the same color with small parts.

When you have decided on the color for a room, you can proceed to the choice of colors, ranging from light, finishing rich and deep. It is best not to combine very bright walls with white furniture, so it did not look too bleak. We advise against the light walls to emphasize the bright accessories and furniture. So the room will appear more spacious and brighter. Dark shades can be used to create a mood of intimacy in the room. But do not forget the fact that all rooms should be maintained at approximately the same colors.

And finally, when you have decided on the exact colors of rooms, do not rush to buy the paint and then proceed to paint the walls. For a start is better to take a small block of wood and paint it, wait until it dries, attach to the wall and see how it will look. Only after this can translate into the reality of your ideas.

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Contemporary fireplace in the interior – is:
- Heating of the room during the coldest winter nights,
- A very nice element of the interior – all so excited to see how the fire dancing flames
- An element created in any home atmosphere of coziness and harmony and peace in the hearts of the household.

The structure of the fireplace.
Though outwardly fireplaces can be very diverse, however, the structure they all practically the same way. We all have fireplaces chimney. The chimney is one of the most important components of any fire, providing its valuable work. As a rule, the chimney – it’s stainless steel tube, located inside the brick shaft. Such a mine is built in the construction of the house.

If the flue is too large, it will pass out a lot of heat, which is why warm up next to the fireplace will be difficult. Narrow chimney is the opposite – bad display products of combustion, so that the room will fill with smoke. Consequently, the size of the chimney must be strictly conform to the dimensions of the fireplace.

Furnace is the next important element in the interior of the fireplace. When building a classic fireplace, the fireplace is built by hand from stone or brick. In addition to brick, now used in the manufacture of furnaces and steel, iron, ceramics. The advantage of these improved burners is their mobility, the furnace is made of stone or brick is completely static.

On the front side of the fireplace by its lining. Here it is where the imagination of designers to roam – mantel in the interior can be made of various materials, and any desired form. However, there is one indispensable condition – mantel in the interior should be by design, completely match the style of interior space in which the fireplace is located.

Classic fireplace in the interior.
In classical fireplace inserts U-shape. These fireplaces must be complemented by antique bas-reliefs and columns stringent. Portal or the front of the fireplace made of a classic natural wood or adorned with decorative tiles. If the interior of a room settled in the English style, the classic version of the fireplace like no other, perfectly fit into the overall situation.

Fireplace village.
Fireplaces by country style, or rural fireplaces are made of wood. These fireplaces can be lined with natural stone (sandstone, coquina, and other). Above the fireplace firebox village have to be located a niche for firewood. In addition to the wood in a niche can have cute accessories (figurines, candle holders, etc.).

Fireplace avant-garde.
These fireplaces can look simply menacing. Vanguard fireplaces can be made in the shape of the female womb, frisbee, etc. These fireplaces are often created with the use of steel and glass. But there are some very nice avant-garde fireplaces, for example, in the form of a flower.

Fireplaces in high-tech style.
Actual to date, fireplaces in high-tech style with something similar to the avant-garde fireplaces, because they also are made of glass and metal. However, for high-tech fireplace characteristic rigor and simplicity of forms, and sometimes even the lack of forms.

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It is known that the black walls add elegance and solemnity of the interior, but the black floor in a dark interior makes all the space around a more transparent and easier. If this ceiling and the walls are white, the black floor looks like a bottomless lake beneath his feet, increasing the height of the room visually. Thanks to two diametrically opposed colors differently treated surfaces repel each other, resulting in a light walls dissolve and float above the dark interior of the floor. This contrast creates a feeling of vastness and airy space. In this black floor, focusing on the lower level rooms, composition organizes its individual parts. Furniture, even chaotically arranged around the room, thanks to the visual magnetism of the black floor standing safely on the ground. Any arbitrary rotation chair is seen as a carefully considered move.

If, in speaking of a dark interior, keep in mind is not a black floor, which plays and highlights the single isolated objects, and imply a black ceiling, the situation is quite different. Black ceiling by consolidating disparate objects, plays a liaison role. Taking foundation of the dark interior  black ceiling, we are able to link the elements of the situation almost any style, color and size – so black ceiling is strong and expressive in their decorative properties. It is noteworthy that in the room, this item becomes dominant, it keeps the interior, pushes all the other components on the secondary plan. Thus, neither their number nor their shapes are not capable of destroying the integrity of the composition.

Black object, even if it is among the colored or bright fellow is all alone, at once attracts attention. Using this time, you will always be easy to place in the dark interior of the necessary emphasis. Black object is always the main character of the interior, it is able to set the mood and tone of the entire space. In addition, items in black are highlighted sculptural forms, making them more visible and attractive, turns out the total visual system. Because of this black interior elements valued by people who have a refined aesthetic taste.

If black is used in a dark interior, on its background of other colors “will be heard” is particularly expressive and bright. Speaking as an equal partner in a duet with a different intensity of color, black models every time a completely new situation in which appears quite different. For example, in conjunction with elements of gold, it becomes surprisingly calm and regal. When added to the black-green light, it seems cool and fresh. On its background (in a dark interior) very interesting is looking big colorful patterns, and various oriental motifs.

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Float glass is produced by the float, that is, molten glass is poured a layer of molten tin and cool. This glass has a smooth surface without defects and by the absence of optical distortion.

Laminated glass (triplex) is a layer of a few glasses, laminated between a solid film. Upon impact, this glass does not scatter, but remains in the film.

Tempered glass has high strength characteristics. This is achieved by heat treatment with the addition of chemical reagents. Upon impact, this glass shatters into small fragments that are safe for the others, but also does not hurt by the nearby objects.

Sunscreen (reflex) glass does not transmit through the structure and exterior sun radiation. This is achieved by using special light-absorbing films and elements that are applied with heat treatment.

Wired glass has a metallic grid, which does not pass the fire and smoke from a fire. Characterized by high strength and excellent fire properties.

Patterned glass on one of its surface has a decorative pattern or coloring. Widely used in decorating the facades of buildings, as well as in the interior of apartments.

Selective Low-E glass has a coating that does not pass into the room a variety of external radiation. Characterized by high thermal insulation characteristics, which is important in the harsh climate of our country.

Self-cleaning glass is new on the market of modern windows. On the surface apply a thin layer of titanium oxide, which neutralizes the dirt and prevents stains.

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Today glass is used for finishing the majority of the rooms, regardless of their purpose. Mirrored ceilings and walls, elegant coffee tables and bureaus, “fragile” bars and solid kitchen countertops, interior doors and interior partitions, shining through closets and drawers, transparent shelves, stands, shelves, cabinets and even chairs glass and chairs – all this has become an integral part of the design. And, if until now it was only a support material, now stand for the equipment, shelf, table or cabinet can be completely made ​​of glass!

Glass has a magical property to expand the space of flows and refract light. In addition, it can be combined with other materials.

Selection of glass and technology depends on the functional purpose of furniture and aesthetic burden. As a general rule, furniture glass is further processed (tempered, laminated, and sometimes, and Armored).

Modern technologies of glass, as well as how to handle the edges and surfaces can make it almost any piece of interior. Treatment options are a great variety of surfaces: glass can be transparent, can be dull, with the effect of spraying or decorated with a pattern.

The most common methods of finishing are: shaped glass edge processing, giving the effect of haze, deposition (sand-blasting the surface), and, of course, stained glass.

Glass – one of the most relevant materials for high-tech style with its clean lines and minimalism. However, modern processing technologies make it possible to experiment with glass, creating a composition reminiscent of association with classical Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau. Today, designers argue that the transparent furniture design can fit into any style of interior.

Glass – a material quite self-sufficient. But the all-glass furniture – still a rarity. Easier to find on sale combined pieces of furniture. This is not surprising, since glass goes well with almost all the materials used in furniture manufacturing. Modern technologies allow manufacturing glass furniture without fastening elements, while resting place turns completely transparent and very reliable.

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Heating Floors

Repairs – the best time to install in the flat Heating Floor. Installation of heating mats is so simple that it can be done on one’s own.

1. Begin laying the heating mat to clean primed surface of the floor space of the installation location of thermostat. At sites where there will be furniture, install the system is not necessary.

2. Unrolling the roll of the required length of the mat. Once laid the first band, mark the place where it will join in the plinth. Then use the scissors to cut the mesh so as not to damage the cable.

3. Begin to lay the second lane. To do this, cut mesh mat is pivoted at 90 or 180 degrees, depending on which direction you prepared for in the arrangement.

4. Gently rolls unwind with a heating mat and put it to parallel the previous strip. Lightly pressed mesh with cable arm system to fit snugly to the floor.

5. Subsequent bands like mat should be laid, following the recommendations of paragraph 1 – 4. Line cable must not touch or overlap each other and to other cables.

6. Check the efficiency of the system and equipment connected to the mains should be only a qualified electrician.

7. When laying heating floor under tiles completely cover the heating mat with a special compound with heating floor or tile adhesive with heating floor.

CALCULATED AREA.

Heating cables and mats are sold as ready-made rolls of varying lengths. Therefore, before purchasing, calculate free space, which need to be heated. Then draw the diagram layout, to pinpoint the connection of the cable temperature control, as well as the location of the floor sensor. Install heating floor is necessary only in areas not occupied by fixtures and furniture. This will save on installation and electricity.

CHOOSE CAPACITY.

Floor heating systems are often used for additional heating. At the same time the main thing – to provide sufficient power for your specific home. Calculate it and pick up the equipment will help you in stores that deal with selling it. Recommended power:

Bathroom – 150 W/m2;

for kitchens, hallways, rooms -120-150 W/m2;

Balcony – 200 W/m2.

OUR FLOOR IS SUITABLE.

The heating system can be installed in the floors of all types. For example, when constructing a new concrete floor or in the repair of the floor in the bathroom or room. Such systems can be installed even on the old floor – under the carpet or linoleum. Mats have a thickness of 3-4 mm. Floor level rises slightly. Depending on the type of cables and the design features of the base (with or without a screed) must take into account building height from 1 to 8 cm.

ABOUT THERMOSTAT.

Cost robots heating system depends on accurate control and programming capabilities thermostat. You can program the system so that in the absence of the hosts heating will not work. The controller maintains the set temperature, taking into account receipts heat from sunlight, appliances, central heating and domestic hot water and heat from the man.

Temperature controllers are of three types:

Simple electronic.

Programmable with a simple timer.

Programmable with intelligent timer.

There are not only built but also the overhead controls. To a single thermostat can be connected in parallel several sections of the warm floor, but so that their total capacity does not exceed the capacity of the thermostat.

WHERE TO PUT THE SENSORS?

Before beginning installation of the system, prepare a place for the temperature sensor. To do this, make deepening  into the floor and wall size 2×2 cm in the direction of where the thermostat setting long heated zone. Gently insert corrugated tube sensor, seal and secure it to an end. Do not forget to insert the tube into the detector itself.

HOW TO AVOID BREAKAGE?

Damage to floor heating systems is extremely rare. As a rule, they may result from mechanical stress. So be careful when installing the limiter doors, partitions, plumbing, etc.

IMPORTANT.

Include heating fashionable no earlier than 15 days after laying the tiles.

PRICE OF THE ISSUE.

The concept of average cost per square meter does not exist. Price of heating floor depends on:

From the area of ​​heating, not occupied by furniture and fixtures.

Of installed capacity per 1m2 (hallway, bathroom, balcony).

The type of thermostat.

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Glass block

The wall of glass - a good solution for areas in which no light enters. Due to its hallway, bathroom or closet will be available for natural lighting. This wall is optically enhances the space. The design of glass ensures sufficient light transmission, good heat and sound insulation, as well as the required strength. The patterns on the glass, you can choose to your taste: waves, clouds, cubes, grid, drops, etc. Glass blocks are vary in form: there are not only square but also triangular, corner, end, clipped or rounded corners.

Calculate blocks.

Width and height of the wall should be calculated thus that they are multiples of the height plus the width of the glass block or strip joints. Seams between planks or blocks have a width of 3 to 15 mm.

5 tips for working with glass blocks.

1. Partitions of glass must be separated from the adjacent wall, or blocks may crack. Expansion joints filled with an elastic material, such as sanitary silicone sealant.

2. The partition must be affixed to at least two planes, such as floor and wall or floor and ceiling. And in the case of maximum sizes – the three planes: on the floor, wall, ceiling or wall, floor and wall. Excess solution flowing through the cracks between the blocks, it is better to remove a soft sponge. By doing this, after drying, can damage the surface of the blocks.

3. For bonding glass blocks are best used fine-grained solutions. Coarse-grained mixture of scratching the glass surface.

4. If the installation uses a special white solution, it can be also embroider the seams.

5. Grouting is performed so that the solution is not in contact with the outer surface of glass blocks.

Methods of mounting glass blocks.

Build a wall of glass you can use the solution or the same without it.

The traditional method with the solution.
The construction of the wall – this is contoured frame plus vertical and horizontal reinforcing metal profiles. Frame attached to the bearing walls, leaving 10 to 15 mm for compensation seam, which is filled with foam. After that, install glass blocks, filling the gap between them with cement mortar. Typically, glass blocks are covered with a protective film which is removed only after installation. The wall may have a solution to a height of 3 m and a width of 4 m.

Without a solution.
■ The profiles of PVC gray, black or white “color. The complement to a system is steel reinforcing rods. PVC profiles have slots located so that the seam is formed between the blocks, which must be repaired. The maximum dimensions of the wall height of about 3 m, width 1.5 m wall with a maximum size usually is not very stable, so it must be attached to the three planes (floor – wall – the ceiling).

■ The aluminum profiles. The basis of design is an aluminum frame in any color. Thanks to the thin seams (3 mm) filled with a colorless silicone wall looks like a homogeneous glass surface. The system includes installation and remote clips nylon and aluminum or steel strips which are laid every other joint. The maximum size of the wall vertically and horizontally 3.5 m

■ Two in One. Glass can also be mounted on the solution and with the profiles of PVC. This wall will be strong and durable, thanks to the fortifications in the form of rods, reinforcement grids and cement, and the inner frame sections serve as a decorative element. They come in white, gray and black. The maximum size of the wall without additional expansion joints – about 12 m2.

■ The wooden profiles. Placement of glass blocks in a wooden structure requires only hooks and screws that become invisible after installation. Profiles can be made ​​of pine, oak or mahogany. They are also used wood materials such as MDF, with pasting “under the tree.” For mounting blocks you need horizontal and vertical connectors, which replace the seam. The maximum size of the wall – 3 x 3 m.

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