Interior Design

Patterned flooring ideas for your bathroom

Are you thinking of updating the flooring in your bathroom? Have you thought about adding a patterned flooring to spice up the final look?

Patterned flooring is coming back in style and with so many different types of patterns and colours, there is sure to be a style that suits your bathroom. If you have a small bathroom, you may want to avoid a cluttered pattern, and opt for strips to help give the illusion of more length.

If your bathroom is more spacious you could try a Mexican style pattern with a variety of tile designs all placed in random orders. Patterned flooring doesn’t just limit you to tile, as many modern lino floorings are now available with a variety of unique design choices.

After you have decided on a pattern you will need to consider the colour options available, as some patterns may clash with the colour of the walls or the suite. You may even wish to choose a bold pattern that is available in black, white and grey to keep it a little less distracting.

Adding a corner sofa to your living room

When it comes to finding the right sofa for your living room, there are certain features you need to get right, that includes style, material, design and of course comfort. Corner sofas are becoming a living room favourite for many reasons. They tend to provide a large sitting space, making them ideal for big families or for those that like to invite friends over often.

Many corner sofas are designed with comfort in mind, they can have large soft cushions that are great for a little bit of relaxation. Some designs also offer a reclining option, helping you relax even more.

Of course, corner sofas are not suitable for all living rooms as they can only really be placed in a corner, meaning if you have multiple doors a corner sofa isn’t best for your living room. Corner sofas can be a little bit bulkier than your average two seated sofa, so fit better in a more spacious living space, that said there are some modern slimline designs on the market too.

Adding a loft conversion to your home

If you are thinking of ways to increase the size of your home without adding an extension or moving house altogether, you may want to consider adding a loft conversion. Loft conversions are a fantastic option for growing families, by adding an extra room to your home you provide more space and privacy for your children that may be sharing a bedroom.

Attic bedrooms make a great space for teenagers, you just need to make sure your attic can be converted. Ideally, you should seek help from a professional tradesman that can carry out the conversion safely. The attic flooring needs to be able to take the weight of the bedroom furniture, so may require reinforcement. The roof must have appropriate ventilation and insulation to create a safe place to live and sleep in. Depending on the attic door, you may also want to consider adding permanent steps, instead of a foldaway ladder.

Changing the tiles in your bathroom

If you want to update the décor within your bathroom, you will need to start by stripping the current tiles off the walls. Tiles can be easily removed with a chisel and a hammer, you must start by creating an edge to lift up. Use the chisel to create an anchor to lift the tile away from the wall.

Once all of the tiles are removed, you must make sure wall is completely clear of tile glue and flat. You can run a flat ended scraper along the wall, knocking off any large bits of solid glue. When the larger lumps are clear, you can then run over the wall with sand paper, making the wall completely free of lumps.

You can now start adding the new tiles, you will need tile glue, and spirit level and trowel. Some tiles may need to be cut to fit in certain areas, a tile cutter is necessary for a clean smooth cut. Once the tiles are in place and dry, you can begin grouting.