Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
How to Design an Outdoor Bedroom on a Budget
We’re not talking about adding a room onto your home, but if your back yard is secure and private, this type of outdoor bedroom may be advantageous to you. It won’t take a great deal of money, and you may be able to use items you already have.
If you have a patio with a solid floor and roof, you’re already half way there. For the floor, you could purchase a colored turf grass or cork that outlasts inclement weather. During the summer months you may want to purchase mosquito netting, and then attach it to the patio roof. You can also attach outdoor curtains to the patio roof to give you privacy and keep out the bright morning sun. Then when not in use, tie them back around the patio support poles.
You could add an outdoor fireplace for cooler nights. Be cautious that none of the curtains or netting blow toward the open flames.
The best time of the year to purchase those items would be at the end of summer where you’ll find reduced prices.
You can find furniture for your outdoor bedroom at second hand stores, or discount stores, or your local furniture store that have numerous bedroom suites. They also may have suites purchased from hotels. Those beds and headboards are normally large with nice headboards and other furnishings.
Use unstained bookcases after you’ve stained them with all-weather stain. You’ll find you can save money because they’re cheaper than their finished counterparts. Store books and knickknacks in these pieces and be sure to protect them from the weather.
As you prepare to decorate the area, pick up pottery, baskets or even wrought iron items. You’ll find many ideas in outdoor catalogs or search the local hardware store shelves for good buys.
Many have moved their kitchen and living areas out into the back yard, so why not bedrooms? It takes a bit of ingenuity and planning, but think of the fun you’ll have when you explain to the rest of your family that you’ll be spending the summer in your bedroom in the back yard.
Turn the air conditioners off and enjoy the beauty that you’ve developed in the back yard, besides you’ll be sleeping under the stars. When cooler nights suddenly arrive, you could pack a couple of blankets in a trunk that you can use as a table. Once your family sees how much you’ve enjoyed your new room, they’ll want to join you. Or you could always add a tree house!
Millennium Construction specializes in Orange County landscape design, Orange County ca landscape and Orange County landscaping.
If you have a patio with a solid floor and roof, you’re already half way there. For the floor, you could purchase a colored turf grass or cork that outlasts inclement weather. During the summer months you may want to purchase mosquito netting, and then attach it to the patio roof. You can also attach outdoor curtains to the patio roof to give you privacy and keep out the bright morning sun. Then when not in use, tie them back around the patio support poles.
You could add an outdoor fireplace for cooler nights. Be cautious that none of the curtains or netting blow toward the open flames.
The best time of the year to purchase those items would be at the end of summer where you’ll find reduced prices.
You can find furniture for your outdoor bedroom at second hand stores, or discount stores, or your local furniture store that have numerous bedroom suites. They also may have suites purchased from hotels. Those beds and headboards are normally large with nice headboards and other furnishings.
Use unstained bookcases after you’ve stained them with all-weather stain. You’ll find you can save money because they’re cheaper than their finished counterparts. Store books and knickknacks in these pieces and be sure to protect them from the weather.
As you prepare to decorate the area, pick up pottery, baskets or even wrought iron items. You’ll find many ideas in outdoor catalogs or search the local hardware store shelves for good buys.
Many have moved their kitchen and living areas out into the back yard, so why not bedrooms? It takes a bit of ingenuity and planning, but think of the fun you’ll have when you explain to the rest of your family that you’ll be spending the summer in your bedroom in the back yard.
Turn the air conditioners off and enjoy the beauty that you’ve developed in the back yard, besides you’ll be sleeping under the stars. When cooler nights suddenly arrive, you could pack a couple of blankets in a trunk that you can use as a table. Once your family sees how much you’ve enjoyed your new room, they’ll want to join you. Or you could always add a tree house!
Millennium Construction specializes in Orange County landscape design, Orange County ca landscape and Orange County landscaping.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Benefits of Decorative Concrete
Yes, there really are benefits to decorative concrete, and if you’ve never heard of the process, it has recently become very popular among those who want to upgrade their property. The process is simple to achieve and in addition it is cost effective, and long lasting. Those who have had the decorative concrete added to the exterior of their home have also had it installed on the inside and use it for sinks, countertops, entryways, and possibly even walls.
There are a few different processes to rid your property of the ugly gray concrete. The transformation can take place on the old stuff and you’ll have a new eye-catching look complete with color decorative concrete. They add the color process with acid that stains the surface and creates a chemical reaction for the effect you’ve asked for.
Stamping is another process that adds the color to the surface of your existing concrete. They also add UV inhibiting materials that sets the color and prevents fading during the hot summer months.
Water based staining adds color to the newly stamped concrete. The transformation of the surface takes your home from the ordinary to the exquisite, and few can compare. The aesthetic appeal turns into a work of art, from a simple concrete walkway.
To achieve the visual effect the creative contractor uses dyes, sealers and stains. Every job they do is unique and stunning. They provide their customers with dozens of finishes and surfaces. Or you can design your own and work with them to achieve your original design and color.
When you ask aren’t there problems with the process? Does the color fade after one year? The weather plays a huge part in the time the color lasts, however if you apply a sealer every four years or so, the color lasts much longer. In harsh weather, you probably should seal it more often.
One of the most attractive features is that your new decorative concrete is resistant to mold, dust and other allergens so your family will once again live in a healthy environment.
How do you find a contractor that deals with decorative concrete? Thought you’d never ask. Go online and search for companies who want customers to show exactly how they can improve their property. Then call and set up an appointment to start your own upgrades.
Just remember, decorative concrete is durable, flexible, low maintenance, affordable, and beautiful all rolled into one. You can’t make a better decision to upgrade your property.
Millennium Construction specializes in Orange County landscape design, Orange County ca landscape and Orange County decorative concrete.
There are a few different processes to rid your property of the ugly gray concrete. The transformation can take place on the old stuff and you’ll have a new eye-catching look complete with color decorative concrete. They add the color process with acid that stains the surface and creates a chemical reaction for the effect you’ve asked for.
Stamping is another process that adds the color to the surface of your existing concrete. They also add UV inhibiting materials that sets the color and prevents fading during the hot summer months.
Water based staining adds color to the newly stamped concrete. The transformation of the surface takes your home from the ordinary to the exquisite, and few can compare. The aesthetic appeal turns into a work of art, from a simple concrete walkway.
To achieve the visual effect the creative contractor uses dyes, sealers and stains. Every job they do is unique and stunning. They provide their customers with dozens of finishes and surfaces. Or you can design your own and work with them to achieve your original design and color.
When you ask aren’t there problems with the process? Does the color fade after one year? The weather plays a huge part in the time the color lasts, however if you apply a sealer every four years or so, the color lasts much longer. In harsh weather, you probably should seal it more often.
One of the most attractive features is that your new decorative concrete is resistant to mold, dust and other allergens so your family will once again live in a healthy environment.
How do you find a contractor that deals with decorative concrete? Thought you’d never ask. Go online and search for companies who want customers to show exactly how they can improve their property. Then call and set up an appointment to start your own upgrades.
Just remember, decorative concrete is durable, flexible, low maintenance, affordable, and beautiful all rolled into one. You can’t make a better decision to upgrade your property.
Millennium Construction specializes in Orange County landscape design, Orange County ca landscape and Orange County decorative concrete.
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