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for a summer escape‘Micro-living’ is gaining popularity due to increasing
house prices, plus many people are choosing to live
in smaller homes, wishing to declutter, downsize and
live in a more minimal and sustainable way. There are
plenty of ways to maximise a small space, and the
experts as Quick-Step flooring have these top tips:l Different colours create a variety of impressions.
Warm shades, for example, tend to pop out and
advance, and thus make a room look smaller. Use
light, cool tones on your walls, furniture, or floor to
create a more expansive space. Dark floors are allowed
as well – as long as you balance with lighter tones.
l For a small floor, subtle is better. Avoid excessively
grained wood species and big differences between
planks. This can make a room seem very busy.
l The direction in which you install floor planks is key.
If your room is rectangular, you can expand the space
visually by placing the planks parallel to the longest
wall. Float the floor in the same direction throughout
all rooms to create a cohesive feel. Does your room
receive plenty of natural light? See if you can run the
boards along the axis of the light, so the joints are less
noticeable. Alternatively, install the planks diagonally,
which can create a more expansive feel.
l Think vertically. Take advantage of empty walls and
install wall-hung shelves and cupboards to expose
the floor, instead of free-standing furniture which
takes up valuable floor space.Bijoux can be beautiful
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FeatureLisahib berdIf you’re fed up with wellies and walking boots
cluttering up your hallway, consider investing in an
outdoor store. The pos h Shed company’s design is made
from pressure-treated timber, has a raised decking floor, and
offers plenty of room for all of your outdoor footwear. Doors are available for an additional £80.Contemporary boot store, £240, The pos h Shed companyUnder pressure
Sprucing up your home and garden
is now even easier with Bosch’s new
cordless pressure cleaner. With a
powerful 16v battery and a 15-litre water
tank, it gives you the freedom to clean
anytime, anywhere, even without a
power or water supply. So it’s perfect for
everything from patios
and garden furniture,
to washing muddy
bicycles. Plus,
there’s a choice of
four spray patterns
and three pressure
settings – the lowest
is even suitable for
flower beds or
washing the dog!Fontus pressure
cleaner, around
£269.99, Boschhttp://www.yourhomemagazine.co.uk June 2019 105
Size up
your options
Ever wondered what your property-buying
budget could get you in different regions of
the UK? Home interiors specialist Hillarys’
new online tool lets you find out just that.
Simply input your budget and you’ll be
given two house options with examples of
the biggest and smallest dwelling you could
purchase with your money. For example,
a budget of £200,000 could buy you a
five-bedroom property in Bradford, or
a much more modest one-bedroom
flat in St Albans. To try the tool,
visit http://www.hillarys.co.uk/static/
mansion-or-maisonette.Ambient minimal light grey
luxury vinyl click flooring,
£31.99 per sq m, Quick-Step