Author: Lori Kirby

Have you ever walked into a bar, and the bartender is carefully polishing a wine glass, and everything is exactly where it needs to be, and the bar has a kind of smoothness about it. And of course, it is spotlessly clean. It might surprise you to know that bar and pub interior design is very much an art, and those attractive places you like to frequent are the result of applying certain principles. Displaying the Wares As with all retail businesses, the idea is to display your products in the most attractive way possible, which is why the spirit bottles are always at eye level, with the labels all perfectly aligned, and the draught beer fonts are cleverly placed just above bar height. This is just one of the principles of correct product placement, and lighting and colour also play a rol...

If your bathroom is in need of a serious update, you need to look first at your shower. You’ll probably be surprised to discover that your shower has been around for many years, and may not be working properly anymore. Even if the shower is still working well, there are new luxury showers on the market that you may not have considered in the past. One highly popular option for luxury showering is the steam shower. Take a look at our quick guide to luxury steam showers so you can successfully update your bathroom.No Longer Just for the Spa In the past you would have had to go to a spa to experience a luxury steam shower. But technology has moved on and steam showers have become much more affordable for anyone. You don’t, therefore, have to take a trip outside of your home to experienc...

Updating the lighting in your home can eliminate dark areas in the house, help save on energy costs, and be used as a design feature to focus on certain elements in a room. There are several types of light fixture styles that you can consider installing in order to see better in a room. Here are five tips to help you update the lighting in your home. Make Staircases Safer If your home has more than one level, you may need to add light for the staircase. Overhead lighting is insufficient and it can create dark shadows on steps, which can be dangerous. To brighten staircases, add directional lights for every second or third step at floor level so that you can see well while walking up and down the stairs. Use matching lights on landings for cohesiveness and to have a well-lit area. Use Su...

Most people have seen scaffolding somewhere or the other, be it on a construction site where new buildings are going up, or on another place where renovations or repairs are taking place. But what do you know about these devices that make life so much easier for people whose job it is to work on the side of a building? What is known as “scaffolding” is a series of temporary work platforms which have been erected on a construction site to safely allow workers to carry out their duties above ground level. There are differing types of scaffolding systems, and each one offers different and distinctive advantages and drawbacks. The most familiar type is the supported platform system, which has elevated wooden or metal platforms supported by poles and frames. Up second, there is the suspended t...

Australia is a great place to live but it can also get very hot during the summer in many parts of the country. Over the years, there have been huge public education campaigns on using sunscreen products to keep from being sunburned but this doesn’t keep most people from getting out and enjoying the sun. There are even hot weather policies at most schools, should the summer temperatures ever soar above a comfortable point. The hot weather can certainly take the sheen off an otherwise nice day, especially if you have people around for a gathering. So how can you keep everyone safe from the damaging sun and ensure that everyone also has a good time? Why You Should Install Shade Sails Shade sails have become very popular with both homeowners and businesses in recent years in this country. ...

Kitchen design in an art, and unless you have extensive experience and have attended a few design courses, it is best left to those who design kitchens for a living. If, on the other hand, you are determined to have some input, here are some important things to bear in mind when designing a kitchen. Think Practicality Whatever else your new kitchen will be, it must be practical, and with some careful forethought and planning, things will be in the right location to facilitate a smooth working process. If your home is located in the north of England and you would like some expert assistance, there is top quality kitchen design in York, and with many years of hands-on experience, there isn’t anything they can’t handle. Space Saving Ideally, the kitchen cabinets would be made to measure, ...