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Elegant Ocean Front Estate In Key Largo
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Elegant Renovated Home With Acropolis View
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Elegant Small Studio Apartment In New York
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Elegant Tuscan Estate In Aspen
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CID Bio-Science headquarters by ZGF Architects
Designed by ZGF Architects
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Charming Tiny Bungalow House
The interior has 100 square feet of space on the main floor with an additional 60 square foot loft. The sleeping loft is above the kitchen, closet and bathroom.
Two skylights and 11 windows allow plenty of natural light into the house. A stainless steel fireplace warms the house. The cathedral ceiling makes the tiny home feel quite spacious.
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Envato office by Büro, Melbourne – Australia
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Chelsea Maisonette Apartment
Via: Stiff + Trevilion
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Schorndorf Town Hall by Ippolito Fleitz Group
Designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group - Photography by Zooey Braun
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Chic Contemporary House On Australia’s Gold Coast
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Australian Institute of Management office by futurespace, Australia
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Chic Houseboat On Portage Bay
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PLH Arkitekter’s studio, Copenhagen – Denmark
Designed by PLH Arkitekter
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Chic Restaurant Design At 1 Place Vendôme
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Benefits of Selling Properties Directly Without Using Dealers
The most frequently used and profitable lines of business is Real estate. This will be run or executed on property which consists of land and kind of buildings that has been built on it. If there are proven presence or existence of some natural resources in these properties like crops, minerals resources, or water. These are immovable property of this nature. This is also an interest vested in these properties. Hence they are also considered as an item of real property. Generally the buildings or housing are being referred to as main elements in Real estate. Also proper definition of the business of real estate is the profession of deals that involves buying, selling, or renting properties like land, buildings or housing for their beneficial factors.
It is also a legal official terminology which is being used in the countries such as the US, UK, Canada New Zealand and Australia.
Housing Tenure:
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There is a legal arrangement for everybody’s right to occupy a place which is dwelling in some countries which is generally called as the housing tenure. These types of housing tenure that includes owner occupancy, housing cooperative, tenancy, condominiums, public housing, cohousing and, squatting jointly constitute a household.
Types of Residences:
Residences can be differentiated or categorized by criteria like the way they are connected to neighboring residences and few of the lands that are located nearby. Various types of housing tenure are being used for the similar physical type. For instance properties such as linked residents might be owned by a single person and it might even leased out, or that could be owned alone with a mutual agreement that covers the relationship between all the areas like units and common areas and concerns.
For sale by owner:
In case of selling directly by owner there is an official terminology FSBO which stands for “for sale by owner”. This is the process of selling properties from the real estate business without having anybody to represent as a real estate broker or an agent. These property owners may make use of the services of some common services providers in this field like marketing services providers or online website that lists companies or even they can market their own property through sites like directmove.com.au. The good thing or benefit here is they do not need to pay a commission and directly represent themselves who can be help by a lawyer or Solicitor from the start till the end of the sale.
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One of the more popular reasons behind the homeowners who select to sell your own home in Perth without an agent or a broker is to stop paying an extra charge or commission. In the countries like US the agent's fee are made legal and on an average they make approximately 6% of the total price of the property that has been sold involving the agent or broker.
The homeowner decides to sell their property urgently due to their circumstances. They can choose for doing that without involving anybody like a real estate agent. Even the buyer can buy the property of their own choice without the services from an agent. Here in this case the seller is not required to pay any commission as there are no agents or brokers who are being involved. There are several websites that provide such services directmove.com.au is one such website.
It is also a legal official terminology which is being used in the countries such as the US, UK, Canada New Zealand and Australia.
Housing Tenure:
There is a legal arrangement for everybody’s right to occupy a place which is dwelling in some countries which is generally called as the housing tenure. These types of housing tenure that includes owner occupancy, housing cooperative, tenancy, condominiums, public housing, cohousing and, squatting jointly constitute a household.
Types of Residences:
Residences can be differentiated or categorized by criteria like the way they are connected to neighboring residences and few of the lands that are located nearby. Various types of housing tenure are being used for the similar physical type. For instance properties such as linked residents might be owned by a single person and it might even leased out, or that could be owned alone with a mutual agreement that covers the relationship between all the areas like units and common areas and concerns.
For sale by owner:
In case of selling directly by owner there is an official terminology FSBO which stands for “for sale by owner”. This is the process of selling properties from the real estate business without having anybody to represent as a real estate broker or an agent. These property owners may make use of the services of some common services providers in this field like marketing services providers or online website that lists companies or even they can market their own property through sites like directmove.com.au. The good thing or benefit here is they do not need to pay a commission and directly represent themselves who can be help by a lawyer or Solicitor from the start till the end of the sale.
One of the more popular reasons behind the homeowners who select to sell your own home in Perth without an agent or a broker is to stop paying an extra charge or commission. In the countries like US the agent's fee are made legal and on an average they make approximately 6% of the total price of the property that has been sold involving the agent or broker.
The homeowner decides to sell their property urgently due to their circumstances. They can choose for doing that without involving anybody like a real estate agent. Even the buyer can buy the property of their own choice without the services from an agent. Here in this case the seller is not required to pay any commission as there are no agents or brokers who are being involved. There are several websites that provide such services directmove.com.au is one such website.
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Interior Decorating With Your iPhone
Technology is playing a very important role in every field of our life. Technology has made every task of us very easy to perform. We can do our regular works now very easily and efficiently. Just like other fields, home cellphone apps has made interior decorating a lot easier than it was before. If you own an iPhone and if you are planning to decorate your house, you don’t have to drag things here and there to check if it they are giving the look you are looking for or you don’t need to sketch a map of things in our mind. Because iPhone has very handy Apps that can help you viewing your furniture placements before you drag, view of wall paints before you hold brush in our hand. Your iPhone can help you viewing your room layout design with much more convenience than ever before.
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We have gathered a list of such handful Apps that will help you in decorating your house with a charm and ease.
1. SnapShop Showroom
Do you want to check how a certain article of furniture will look like in your home before you buy it? Just download this free application. After installing it, browse through app's furniture catalog, search your favorite brands, pick and item and go into that particular room of your house where you want to try that furniture. Now, point your iPhone's camera and the application will do the work. It will overlay the item on your screen so that you can have a look on the item right where you would desire it to be.
2. Dream Home - 99 cents
Dream Home let you get inspiration from what is latest in interior design, what are the new trends and how to incorporate them to make your house a dream house. Using this app, you can browse hundreds of photos of designs submitted by users. You can filter your choice by color, room type or style. Having this app on your iPhone is a great start if you are looking for ideal decor solutions for your house.
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3. Houzz Interior Design Ideas - Free
No matter how much you think, you can't reach up to 500,000 types of design ideas. Well, if you have an iPhone, then you don’t need even to think. Houzz has an astonishing database of around 500,000 high resolution photos. You can filter your search by style, location or room and then save it in your scrapbook present in your mind.
4. ColorSnap
This free iPhone application is a must have application when you are searching for the perfect paint color. This app allows you to capture colors of real-world into a photo. Then you can match those colors from the list of matching colors in this app. You can also customize the colors by lightness, hue or saturation. It will help you alot in creating your perfect color.
5. HGTV Color Guide - Free
This is another handy app that will help you in making over you house by giving pops of different colors to your decor. It will give you inspiration from their photos, you can browse different rooms by color and then you can get decorating tips.
Author Bio:
Sundas Tariq is a technology and news feed expert and author of The DigitalWrap.com. She loves to write about Technology new Gadgets, Mobiles, software, as well.
We have gathered a list of such handful Apps that will help you in decorating your house with a charm and ease.
1. SnapShop Showroom
Do you want to check how a certain article of furniture will look like in your home before you buy it? Just download this free application. After installing it, browse through app's furniture catalog, search your favorite brands, pick and item and go into that particular room of your house where you want to try that furniture. Now, point your iPhone's camera and the application will do the work. It will overlay the item on your screen so that you can have a look on the item right where you would desire it to be.
2. Dream Home - 99 cents
Dream Home let you get inspiration from what is latest in interior design, what are the new trends and how to incorporate them to make your house a dream house. Using this app, you can browse hundreds of photos of designs submitted by users. You can filter your choice by color, room type or style. Having this app on your iPhone is a great start if you are looking for ideal decor solutions for your house.
3. Houzz Interior Design Ideas - Free
No matter how much you think, you can't reach up to 500,000 types of design ideas. Well, if you have an iPhone, then you don’t need even to think. Houzz has an astonishing database of around 500,000 high resolution photos. You can filter your search by style, location or room and then save it in your scrapbook present in your mind.
4. ColorSnap
This free iPhone application is a must have application when you are searching for the perfect paint color. This app allows you to capture colors of real-world into a photo. Then you can match those colors from the list of matching colors in this app. You can also customize the colors by lightness, hue or saturation. It will help you alot in creating your perfect color.
5. HGTV Color Guide - Free
This is another handy app that will help you in making over you house by giving pops of different colors to your decor. It will give you inspiration from their photos, you can browse different rooms by color and then you can get decorating tips.
Author Bio:
Sundas Tariq is a technology and news feed expert and author of The DigitalWrap.com. She loves to write about Technology new Gadgets, Mobiles, software, as well.
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Why Do People Prefer Tile Flooring?
Why Do People Prefer Tile Flooring? Why to choose tile flooring over other types of flooring options available in the market. Here, we will try to answer all these questions. Further, we will shed some light on different tile cleaning Seattle services.
The decision about what kind of flooring to decorate your home with is one of the most difficult and important decisions to make. In such cases, it is imperative to know all the choices and options available to a person before deciding the flooring material for your home.
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Whether it’s wood, tile or carpet flooring, each of them has their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, because of the recent innovation in technologies, the popularity of ceramic and porcelain tile flooring has increased. This type of flooring is a very flexible architectural resource, which can be used in a range of surroundings without having to worry about restraints of designs, water, heat and stains.
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While carpet and wood flooring often deteriorate with excessive use, ceramic tile flooring retains its hard tile beauty and polish. Moreover, wood flooring is often subjected to termites, which is not the case with ceramic tile floors. Another reason for the popularity of tile flooring is because, over the decades, the price of ceramic tiles has been significantly reduced making them an economical choice. Furthermore, due to new and faster machines, they can be installed very quickly as opposed to others, which can take days to be fitted.
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Ceramic and porcelain tiles are tough, durable and beautiful floor and wall casing materials. Aside from its polished and presentable look, it is resilient against many general sources of wear and tear that other types of flooring cannot endure. One of the most important reasons of their popularity is because of their durability. Ceramic tiles are tough and have relatively longer life. Besides being fire and water resistant, thus making them a perfect choice for areas like kitchen, they are also ideal for traffic filled areas such as receptions or commercial locations.
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Ceramic tiles can be either glazed or unglazed. Glazed tiles have a protective surface of glass coating, preventing them from getting stains or water marks. However, some people prefer unglazed tiles as they give a more rustic and natural look. Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles can be treated with coarse grit to prevent slipping on them. People living in regions with more winter months than summer; prefer to use porcelain tile covering on the exteriors, as they are frost resistant and many times frost proof as well.
Moreover, cleaning ceramic and porcelain tiles is very easy and quick. Because of their texture, the dirt does not get absorbed by the tiles and just sticks to the outer texture of the tiles. As a result, they can be easily cleaned with a simple mop or a wet cloth. Furthermore, a variety of designs, shapes and colors are available in tile flooring giving the buyers a vast range of products to choose from.
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Therefore, whether it is for commercial or residential locations, interior or exterior, ceramic and porcelain tiles, with their outstanding shine, durability and designs, have always proven to be the best choice for floor covering.
Long Life of Tiles:
Tiles can stay intact and lustrous for years to come. However, over long period, they can accumulate dirt and other impurities. Many professional cleaning services have erupted on the scene, and provide effective results.
Author Bio:
Greg is the owner of Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Seattle. His wide experience in the domain makes him an expert on matters related to cleaning of carpets, tiles, leather and floor. He is also highly enthusiastic about the employment of modern technology in the industry.
Our official website: http://www.seattlecarpetcleaning.com
The decision about what kind of flooring to decorate your home with is one of the most difficult and important decisions to make. In such cases, it is imperative to know all the choices and options available to a person before deciding the flooring material for your home.
Whether it’s wood, tile or carpet flooring, each of them has their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, because of the recent innovation in technologies, the popularity of ceramic and porcelain tile flooring has increased. This type of flooring is a very flexible architectural resource, which can be used in a range of surroundings without having to worry about restraints of designs, water, heat and stains.
While carpet and wood flooring often deteriorate with excessive use, ceramic tile flooring retains its hard tile beauty and polish. Moreover, wood flooring is often subjected to termites, which is not the case with ceramic tile floors. Another reason for the popularity of tile flooring is because, over the decades, the price of ceramic tiles has been significantly reduced making them an economical choice. Furthermore, due to new and faster machines, they can be installed very quickly as opposed to others, which can take days to be fitted.
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are tough, durable and beautiful floor and wall casing materials. Aside from its polished and presentable look, it is resilient against many general sources of wear and tear that other types of flooring cannot endure. One of the most important reasons of their popularity is because of their durability. Ceramic tiles are tough and have relatively longer life. Besides being fire and water resistant, thus making them a perfect choice for areas like kitchen, they are also ideal for traffic filled areas such as receptions or commercial locations.
Ceramic tiles can be either glazed or unglazed. Glazed tiles have a protective surface of glass coating, preventing them from getting stains or water marks. However, some people prefer unglazed tiles as they give a more rustic and natural look. Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles can be treated with coarse grit to prevent slipping on them. People living in regions with more winter months than summer; prefer to use porcelain tile covering on the exteriors, as they are frost resistant and many times frost proof as well.
Moreover, cleaning ceramic and porcelain tiles is very easy and quick. Because of their texture, the dirt does not get absorbed by the tiles and just sticks to the outer texture of the tiles. As a result, they can be easily cleaned with a simple mop or a wet cloth. Furthermore, a variety of designs, shapes and colors are available in tile flooring giving the buyers a vast range of products to choose from.
Therefore, whether it is for commercial or residential locations, interior or exterior, ceramic and porcelain tiles, with their outstanding shine, durability and designs, have always proven to be the best choice for floor covering.
Long Life of Tiles:
Tiles can stay intact and lustrous for years to come. However, over long period, they can accumulate dirt and other impurities. Many professional cleaning services have erupted on the scene, and provide effective results.
Author Bio:
Greg is the owner of Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Seattle. His wide experience in the domain makes him an expert on matters related to cleaning of carpets, tiles, leather and floor. He is also highly enthusiastic about the employment of modern technology in the industry.
Our official website: http://www.seattlecarpetcleaning.com
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Ideas to Decorate Your Bathroom
Bathroom is usually the place where we start and end our day and therefore, it is important that it is the most comforting and relaxing room in the house. Being a small room, it is often hard to furnish it without going over budget. Therefore, here are some tips and ideas for you to decorate your bathroom without spending too much money.
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Similar to any other part of your premises, bathroom deserves its own share of attention. Here, we have listed numerous ideas to give your bathroom a new lease of life. Plus, we have shed light on house cleaning Sacramento services.
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One of the easiest ways to re-decorate your bathroom is to add new color to the room. The new color can be in any form, be it a different colored accessory such as baby blue or light green fluffy towels or a new soap dish. A change whether big or small definitely makes a lot of difference in this small room. Contrary to the popular notion that blue is very masculine; it is actually a very neutral color and also gives a very calming sense in the bathroom. Painting the bathroom a blue color gives an instant sense of tranquility and to make the bathroom cozier, adds some fluffy towels and flowers or plants. Adding flowers or plants is a good idea as they make the bathroom smell nice twenty four seven.
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Since most bathrooms are small in size, here are some tips to make it seem larger without having to re-construct it. An uncluttered bathroom always looks bigger in comparison to a cluttered and messy bathroom. Instead of a vanity sink, choose a pretty tall one that matches the overall theme and style of the bathroom. Tubs are a great way to accessorize and with some new classy and smaller models available now, they can be a great addition to your bathroom and that also at an affordable price. Using large light shades such as white and lots of lighting is also another popular way to make your bathroom look bigger and prettier.
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A different way to style your bathroom is to use rugs rather than a bath math as rugs have more resistance against wet feet and moreover, they also look much better than bath mats. Using an antique mirror with a floral wallpaper gives a very 1960’s feel to the bathroom. Keeping the bathroom simple and natural also gives a very warm contemporary look. For instance, installing a master bath with walls opening to your private garden makes you feel like you are at a sumptuous spa resort.
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Giving the bathroom a tropical makeover not only helps in gives you a spa like experience but also gives you something new to wake up to everyday. Some accessories like mosaic tiles, stones, bamboos and pots with plants can be a cheap and innovative way to decorate your bathroom. Glass shower cabins instead of curtains are also a great method to give a classy look to your bathroom.
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Bathrooms are always one of the most important rooms in the house and also the most difficult to decorate, therefore, it is essential to keep in mind the above tips and ideas before buying new furniture or hiring an expensive interior designer.
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Before you commence renovating your bathroom, it’s better to clean it thoroughly. There are several house cleaning services in Sacramento, Washington and other cities. Their services are reasonably priced, and provide effective results every time.
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Author Bio:
Paul, the author is the CEO of Legacy Cleaning Services, a family owned business, which provides residential cleaning services and commercial cleaning services to its clients. Under his able guidance, the company won 2013 Super Service Award List from Angies List.
Our official website: http://www.cleaninglegacy.com
Similar to any other part of your premises, bathroom deserves its own share of attention. Here, we have listed numerous ideas to give your bathroom a new lease of life. Plus, we have shed light on house cleaning Sacramento services.
One of the easiest ways to re-decorate your bathroom is to add new color to the room. The new color can be in any form, be it a different colored accessory such as baby blue or light green fluffy towels or a new soap dish. A change whether big or small definitely makes a lot of difference in this small room. Contrary to the popular notion that blue is very masculine; it is actually a very neutral color and also gives a very calming sense in the bathroom. Painting the bathroom a blue color gives an instant sense of tranquility and to make the bathroom cozier, adds some fluffy towels and flowers or plants. Adding flowers or plants is a good idea as they make the bathroom smell nice twenty four seven.
Since most bathrooms are small in size, here are some tips to make it seem larger without having to re-construct it. An uncluttered bathroom always looks bigger in comparison to a cluttered and messy bathroom. Instead of a vanity sink, choose a pretty tall one that matches the overall theme and style of the bathroom. Tubs are a great way to accessorize and with some new classy and smaller models available now, they can be a great addition to your bathroom and that also at an affordable price. Using large light shades such as white and lots of lighting is also another popular way to make your bathroom look bigger and prettier.
A different way to style your bathroom is to use rugs rather than a bath math as rugs have more resistance against wet feet and moreover, they also look much better than bath mats. Using an antique mirror with a floral wallpaper gives a very 1960’s feel to the bathroom. Keeping the bathroom simple and natural also gives a very warm contemporary look. For instance, installing a master bath with walls opening to your private garden makes you feel like you are at a sumptuous spa resort.
Giving the bathroom a tropical makeover not only helps in gives you a spa like experience but also gives you something new to wake up to everyday. Some accessories like mosaic tiles, stones, bamboos and pots with plants can be a cheap and innovative way to decorate your bathroom. Glass shower cabins instead of curtains are also a great method to give a classy look to your bathroom.
Bathrooms are always one of the most important rooms in the house and also the most difficult to decorate, therefore, it is essential to keep in mind the above tips and ideas before buying new furniture or hiring an expensive interior designer.
Before you commence renovating your bathroom, it’s better to clean it thoroughly. There are several house cleaning services in Sacramento, Washington and other cities. Their services are reasonably priced, and provide effective results every time.
Author Bio:
Paul, the author is the CEO of Legacy Cleaning Services, a family owned business, which provides residential cleaning services and commercial cleaning services to its clients. Under his able guidance, the company won 2013 Super Service Award List from Angies List.
Our official website: http://www.cleaninglegacy.com
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Bidding Farewell to Stair Climbing Problems
Until the early 90s, there was an acute problem for people who had severe difficulty in stair climbing because of some health issues or old age. Then the stair lift came into existence, in the houses of people with the stair climbing issues. Many consider this to be a very noble invention by the tech savvy scientists, who have cured the problem that a lot of patients and paraplegic people had for a long time. It revolutionized the entire mobility scenario at home and thus, more and more people till date have installed it and used it. Among the wide range of stair lifts, the Acorn straight stair lifts are the most reliable and highly recommended stairlifts that is chosen by users across many countries in the entire world.
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For the people who don’t know what’s being discussed here, let there be a little detail about this miraculous apparatus. It is a seat that’s fitted on a machine, which is then mounted on a rail system that is laid on the wall or railing of the stair case. The machine is either battery powered or it works on DC line of electricity and it moves once the start button is pressed. The apparatus is meant to travel from one corner to the other corner of the rail without any jerks to the passenger sitting on its seat. It also has seat belts and harnesses to secure the person from falling, even by mistake.
Attributes of Acorn straight stair lifts
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There are many other varieties of stairlifts available in the market and one could see as well as compare their different attributes. However, the straight stairlifts have absolutely different kind of specifications that make it apart from the other products. These are made keeping in view, the comfort of the user and their overall well being.
• The backrest and seat are padded for proper comfort. A person using the stair lift would thus, never find it difficult to take a ride in it because it would never pain him.
• Adjustable safety harness or belt is always provided in the Acorn straight stair lifts for convenience and added safety.
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• The device comes fitted with digital display, where one can see the current status of the machine. It helps in maintenance and in emergency.
• All devices of Acorn have five sensors for safety, installed in them that warn user about any possible malfunction, or obstruction on the way.
• Remote control settings are there for exponential convenience of use.
With the straight stairlifts, one can actually bid farewell to the painful climbing; forever.
For the people who don’t know what’s being discussed here, let there be a little detail about this miraculous apparatus. It is a seat that’s fitted on a machine, which is then mounted on a rail system that is laid on the wall or railing of the stair case. The machine is either battery powered or it works on DC line of electricity and it moves once the start button is pressed. The apparatus is meant to travel from one corner to the other corner of the rail without any jerks to the passenger sitting on its seat. It also has seat belts and harnesses to secure the person from falling, even by mistake.
Attributes of Acorn straight stair lifts
There are many other varieties of stairlifts available in the market and one could see as well as compare their different attributes. However, the straight stairlifts have absolutely different kind of specifications that make it apart from the other products. These are made keeping in view, the comfort of the user and their overall well being.
• The backrest and seat are padded for proper comfort. A person using the stair lift would thus, never find it difficult to take a ride in it because it would never pain him.
• Adjustable safety harness or belt is always provided in the Acorn straight stair lifts for convenience and added safety.
• The device comes fitted with digital display, where one can see the current status of the machine. It helps in maintenance and in emergency.
• All devices of Acorn have five sensors for safety, installed in them that warn user about any possible malfunction, or obstruction on the way.
• Remote control settings are there for exponential convenience of use.
With the straight stairlifts, one can actually bid farewell to the painful climbing; forever.
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5 Unique Staircase Designs
When you have two stories or more, stairs are simply a necessary feature. But staircases can also serve as a stylistic feature and a centerpiece for your home. Unique and creative storage and design ideas can help homeowners find a concept that works for their home’s style and needs. With these five inspiring staircase ideas, you can find a brilliant way to turn average ordinary stairs into a showcase.
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1. Under the Stairs Storage
The triangular gap between stairs and floor provides the potential for a number of creative designs. Some homeowners have enough headroom to build an entire bathroom or desk space beneath the stairs. But for others whose primary concern is storage space, this gap makes the perfect sport for a series of pull-out shelves. Like a hall closet, this shelving, drawer or cabinet space can house linens, toys, cleaning products and more.
2. Spiral to Space
In exchange for hidden storage, a spiral staircase minimizes space by moving the steps in a column that opens additional space. The result is an open-air look that can increase the feel and depth of a room. Spiral stairs also serve as an elegant design feature. In wood, aluminum or wrought iron, a spiral staircase can become the classic focal point of the space between floors.
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3. Shelf Steps
Another great way to conserve space while maximizing storage is to convert a traditional staircase into a tiered bookshelf. With simple renovation, homeowners can transform their steps into bookshelves. This removes the panel beneath each step to transform it in to a box shelf to slide books inside. Or, shelves can be inserted into the otherwise unused space beneath the stairwell. This look turns the awkward triangular wall space into a clever bookcase.
4. Stair Slides
Why walk down stairs when you can slide? Slide and stair combinations put the fun back in functional. This unique pairing comes in a variety of combinations. Inventor and entrepreneur Scott Jones had a carved mahogany slide incorporated into his wooden spiral staircase.
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Child-sized variants have also cropped up. British architect Alex Michaelis built a side-by-side slide for kids to enjoy and constructed it from a synthetic material to eliminate pain or friction on the way down. Even corporate offices have gotten in on the fun. A bride orange slide fills the “otherwise austere” corporate lobby of one Toronto building. And slide stair combinations can also move outdoors.
5. Floating Steps
A final fun concept to experiment with is the modern style of a floating staircase. In this design, steps hover above one another jutting out from the wall on one side. The result is an open concept and sleek look. Railing can run down or be left off. A floating staircase sets your house apart as unique and serves as a minimalist feature to draw attention.
Whether you want to create a wow with amazing storage techniques or provide bring the playground inside with an indoor slide, the possibilities are seemingly endless.
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If replacing your stairs with a built-in shelves or installing a spiral staircase proves outside budget, there are still many DIY projects to turn normal into eye-catching. Try painting a chevron stripe or a bright solid on the upright step panel. This will really make your stairs pop.
No matter how large or small your renovation, focusing on the stairs is a fun way to turn something common into an extraordinary design feature.
1. Under the Stairs Storage
The triangular gap between stairs and floor provides the potential for a number of creative designs. Some homeowners have enough headroom to build an entire bathroom or desk space beneath the stairs. But for others whose primary concern is storage space, this gap makes the perfect sport for a series of pull-out shelves. Like a hall closet, this shelving, drawer or cabinet space can house linens, toys, cleaning products and more.
2. Spiral to Space
In exchange for hidden storage, a spiral staircase minimizes space by moving the steps in a column that opens additional space. The result is an open-air look that can increase the feel and depth of a room. Spiral stairs also serve as an elegant design feature. In wood, aluminum or wrought iron, a spiral staircase can become the classic focal point of the space between floors.
3. Shelf Steps
Another great way to conserve space while maximizing storage is to convert a traditional staircase into a tiered bookshelf. With simple renovation, homeowners can transform their steps into bookshelves. This removes the panel beneath each step to transform it in to a box shelf to slide books inside. Or, shelves can be inserted into the otherwise unused space beneath the stairwell. This look turns the awkward triangular wall space into a clever bookcase.
4. Stair Slides
Why walk down stairs when you can slide? Slide and stair combinations put the fun back in functional. This unique pairing comes in a variety of combinations. Inventor and entrepreneur Scott Jones had a carved mahogany slide incorporated into his wooden spiral staircase.
Child-sized variants have also cropped up. British architect Alex Michaelis built a side-by-side slide for kids to enjoy and constructed it from a synthetic material to eliminate pain or friction on the way down. Even corporate offices have gotten in on the fun. A bride orange slide fills the “otherwise austere” corporate lobby of one Toronto building. And slide stair combinations can also move outdoors.
5. Floating Steps
A final fun concept to experiment with is the modern style of a floating staircase. In this design, steps hover above one another jutting out from the wall on one side. The result is an open concept and sleek look. Railing can run down or be left off. A floating staircase sets your house apart as unique and serves as a minimalist feature to draw attention.
Whether you want to create a wow with amazing storage techniques or provide bring the playground inside with an indoor slide, the possibilities are seemingly endless.
If replacing your stairs with a built-in shelves or installing a spiral staircase proves outside budget, there are still many DIY projects to turn normal into eye-catching. Try painting a chevron stripe or a bright solid on the upright step panel. This will really make your stairs pop.
No matter how large or small your renovation, focusing on the stairs is a fun way to turn something common into an extraordinary design feature.
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