Curtains are very rare and secrete tool for home decorating.

Curtains:

Interior of the house without any curtain will not complete. Actually a curtain creates antique look to the interior so the designer should emphases on curtains. They provide a vast range of variety of curtain and hardware to hang a curtain. Now a day’s Curtain has become very popular in interior deigning. Now we have discuss different part of a curtain ad it’s important in the interior decoration.

Curtain Hardware:

Curtain rod especially finials is mostly important and readily available element at every decorating store for home decorating. It will create an unconventional way of decorating in the interior of house.

It is very rare, easily available and secrete tool for house decorating. Finials are good looking and have ability to bring a change in internal environment home. Today we have a vast gallery of choices of decorative curtain rods, finials in timber or metal. Hooks is a arrangement to connect curtain to the track or rod. It is a part of curtain hanging system. Now a day it is converted into rings. Or fabric tabs that are use to move freely on the rod. Sometimes it is converted into sliding system. Similarly the range of curtain hanging option is also very long. We have to choose one of them which look better and unique.

Heading:

Curtains are the core treatment of widows and is becoming very indispensable part of interior beauty. Heading is very important part of a curtain. In earlier we have limited choice of rod pocket and pencil pleat heading but tomorrow designer offer a number of heading styles. Top tab and back tab, double box pleat, triple box pleat style are commonly used. It makes attraction in the interior designing and 

Face Fabric:

Face fabric is the main part of curtains. It makes grace full to the interior of living room or bed room. It may be any printed color pattern or plain according to the choice.

Far face fabric a number of stuff are found in the market. Like Brocade, Bump, Chenille (a very soft fabric made with fluffy cotton yarns) Chintz, Damask and Gingham. These fabrics have a unique look and there texture produces attracting for the viewers. Silk or machine woven fabric that looks like really hand wove fabric has its one grace. Its shine is eye catcher. Shade of the fabric should be match with the interior of sitting room or bed room. Light weight curtain such as lace, linen and sheer cotton allow entering more light in the room.  Heavy weight curtain provide insulation in winter season and control the light into the room.

Lining:

It is also called sub layer of face fabric. It is used to protect face fabric from sunlight and dust. Usually it is stitched with the main face fabric.

Tie back:

Tie are use to hold the curtain or drapes. It may be soft fabric loop or a hard ring fixed side the window to hold the curtain. It will make beautify interior and also control the light inside room.

Leading Edge:

Central edge of the curtain is called leading edge of curtain. This end will freely moveable on the rod.

Hem:

Bottom side of the curtain is named as hem. it is folded and stitched fabric and makes bottom end of the main curtain fabric.

Curtains and its related hard ware will a unique look to the visitors and increases beauty of the house. So while purchasing a curtain be care full and make some unique decision.

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Hardwood floor in kitchen

When we come to know about kitchen design then flooring can’t be neglected. You will inspire in a number of stylish choices of available flooring material. There is a vast variety of flooring available in the market like marble, Vinyl tiles, Vinyl sheet, natural stone and hardwood flooring.  Each flooring type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

A Premium Choice Flooring

Hardwood flooring is a premium choice and durable enough last a lifetime and provide a luxury look to your house. Hardwood flooring mostly used for its natural colors, richly detailed grain patterns and elegant style. It is available in different shades and shapes. It also provides a soft surface that feels comfortable underfoot. It provides a seamless look between the kitchen and rest of the house. If properly maintain then it can last life time. And will give better return against your investment.

Hard wood flooring material

Hardwood flooring material like Ash, walnut, Oak, Poplar and mahogany wood are recommended over the soft wood. Because kitchens are the high traffic area in the house. Classic warm and natural looking wood floor make antique look to the kitchen. You can choose from variety of colors and finishing to your desired.

Wooden floor is always threat to damage with water. Therefore leaky appliances should be replaced. And scratches and leaks need to be redressed immediately to avoid water damage. To prevent the hardwood floor from dumping 15 pound roofing felt should be laying in the sub floor. That will provide a barrier to prevent water damage.

How to Install Hardwood floor

Hardwood floor Installation is not difficult. Use fold and lock type tiles or planks for this purpose. Running the hardwood tiles perpendicular to floor joists prevents them from drooping in the future. At joint of floor and wall leave a gap of 3/8 inch to aid in installation. This gap will be filled with trim. After Installation this floor will take 10 to 14 days to adjust. This duration will adjust the natural expending and contracting of materials.

Termite Proof Treatment for Hardwood

Termite proofing is very necessary for hardwood flooring. As it is a major problem for any type of woodwork soft or hardwood. Before the installation a spray of any termite proofing chemical is must under the sub floor in layers. All wooden material is also treated with anti termite chemical before use.

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