When space is in short supply, what gives? When cramped condo units are not an option, it may be time to consider fold aways. A fold away bed can save a considerable amount of space. These units, the Lollipop bunk beds and the Nuovoliola king size bed, are comfortable beds with slatted bases. Nuovoliola has a sofa for day use and an upper shelf; Lollipop can be stowed away completely of have the lower bed used as a sofa for day use. It has an optional front table and overhead storage. The ladder is built-in and easy to fold away. How’s that for space savings?

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There’s a good chance you’ve seen it on YouTube before. FlexibleLove takes the loveseat to the next level. No more borrowing chairs from your neighbor when expecting guests. Save space and save the planet. Seat up to 16 people with the honeycomb structure made from recycled materials. Don’t want to move your stuff around? You can curve FlexibleLove into a U, L, C, S, or O-shaped wonder. Storage is a breeze because you can simply collapse the chair. It weighs 25 kg, so you might need a bit of help. FlexibleLove also comes in 12- and 8-seaters. FlexibleLove Mini, a 25:1 scale model, is also popular.

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Ever since the Grand Canyon Catwalk opened, people have been amazed at the ability of glass, used to construct the walkway allowing unimpeded views of the canyon walls and floor below. They have been used as promotional stunts for some classy high-rises but now you can get them installed right in your own home. Made of laminated glass with a protective plastic cover to prevent permanent scratching, it makes a novel patio but just in case you don’t have a stomach for heights you can settle for the glass on the walls or sides and have normal floors instead.You might need to change your lifestyle when it comes to clothes as you step out in the morning to breathe in the cool morning air for having neighbors underneath would be a sure way to get them to look up to you, for sure.

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Window films come in many shapes and sizes and they allows one to attain a more decorative look making them serve two purposes, for beauty and practicality. They come in a variety of designs that can even be mixed and matched, should you unleash your inner design talents. A child’s room can take on a fairytale look or whatever designs in the form of cartoon characters or more educational ones that makes the glass take on the role of a doodle board. Square off an area for them to doodle on, and don’t worry about clean-up for glass is easily cleaned with commercial cleaners. Continue Reading »

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Condos are mostly modern living quarters loaded with some of the latest gadgets and gizmos as well as consumer electronics that have become more efficient in the way they function yet still consume electricity even when not in use. Called vampire power, the standby mode that is built-into your electrical appliance still eats a sizable amount of electricity as it waits for your next use. Effective yet simple upgrades such as occupancy switches that turns off the electrical supply to a room when it doesn’t sense any movement or at pre-set times. The technology is being developed for sensors that are either worn by the user or some other method such as movement sensors can tell the smart-electrical Continue Reading »

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No living space is complete without a bed. A bed is where you spend a lot of time on, after the tiring routine of your day.

In buying a bed, you must first consider the space of your bedroom. The smallest type of beds are called twin bed, but are mostly for single persons or kids only. Double beds can accommodate two people but has limited individual space. The best beds for two people are queen sized and up, but it really depends on the space you’re allotting for it. Beds are long term investments, not just because of their cost, but also because of the hassle of constantly changing them. So when picking a bed, make sure that you like the design and want to stick to it for a long time.

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Bamboo floor tiles is one easy way to get that classy wooden floor you’ve always wanted at less cost. It’s cheaper, durable and is very much sustainable. Bamboo is the world’s largest, tallest and fastest growing grass (consider a few inches a day) that grows anywhere in the tropics. Processed and treated, it looks like any other wood and it costs a lot less. Available in floor tiles, boards and panels, they can be used for walls, floors and ceilings to add a natural look to any home. They are installed in much the same way as traditional wood floors and are treated as such. They also have a nice shine to them when buffed making them very attractive indeed.
Get some installed to get that expensive wood floor you’ve always wanted, or why not try doing it yourself. Most wood floor boards are stuck on with adhesive provided the floor is well and level, you also need some carpentry skills for some planing and cutting may be needed. Bamboo, the versatile grass!

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A dockominium is the water-based version of a condominium; rather than owning an apartment in a building, one owns a boat slip on the water. The term is a portmanteau of “dock” and “condominium.” In addition to the exclusive right to use the boat slip, ownership also provides one with the right to use the common elements of the marina, much the same as one would have the right to use the common areas in a residential condominium development. Additionally a unit owner may use, rent or sell their unit at any time, subject to association approval.
Similar to a condominium, a management company manages the common areas and provides all required services such as maintenance, security, insurance, bookkeeping, legal and overall management and supervision of the dockominium facility. A monthly fee is charged to cover these expenses. Typically, water is included, while electricity and cable, etc. are billed separately via the management association. Real estate taxes are separately assessed by the municipality and are the responsibility of the unit owner.

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Stencils are associated with graffiti, street art and spray paint–anything but classy. But stencils are easy and relatively inexpensive ways to leave your personal touch on any room, however small. Walls and doors are ideal spaces for stencilled borders, which can take the place of wallpaper. Stencilled fabric or wood can be framed as inexpensive pop art pieces. And there are no limits in terms of color and subject.

Stylish or trashy?
Start by choosing images that reflect your taste and fit the room. Then photocopy or convert the image into monochrome and trace onto on a sheet of material that is solid enough to resist paint but thin enough to be cut. Using a scissors or a blade, cut out the lighter areas. Remember to use non-toxic paint that will adhere to the surface you intend to stencil.

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