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Embarking on Your 2024 Home Renovation Projects

January 9, 2024 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

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As the calendar turns to 2024, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your home. Whether dreaming of a sleek kitchen remodel or an expansive new addition, the journey to your dream home begins with strategic planning and a dash of inspiration.

Laying the Groundwork: Start with a Plan

Every successful renovation starts with a solid blueprint. This initial phase is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about ensuring every aspect of your project aligns with local building codes and regulations. Utilise platforms such as the Planning Portal for an in-depth guide on what your renovation may necessitate, from securing the right planning permissions to adhering to specific building regulations. This resource provides a wealth of information to ensure your project meets all legal requirements and is executed smoothly.

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 Assembling Your Dream Team and Materials

With a clear vision, it’s time to gather the resources and expertise needed to bring your dream to life. This means finding the right contractors and securing high-quality materials for every stage of the build. Precision in selection ensures a smooth transformation of your space.

Where Excellence Meets Affordability: IBB Builders Merchants

When it comes to sourcing materials, IBB Builders Merchants excels in providing a wide range of premium quality construction supplies without compromising on value. Renowned for their excellent products sourced from leading suppliers in Poland and Europe, they ensure your renovation is built with the best.

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Convenience at Your Fingertips

Understanding the demands of renovation projects, IBB offers convenient ‘Click and Collect’ services from their branches in London Park Royal, Manchester, and Birmingham, alongside dependable delivery options. This commitment to customer service ensures you have the right materials at the right time.

Crafting Your Home with IBB Builders Merchants

At the heart of every home renovation is the desire to create a space that reflects personal style and comfort. With IBB Builders Merchants, you have a trusted partner who understands the importance of quality and budget. From the initial planning stages to the final touches, they are dedicated to supporting your home transformation journey.

As 2024 unfolds, take the first step towards realising your home renovation dreams. Visit IBB Builders Merchants and explore their extensive product range, ready to help you build a home that’s as unique as you are. Embrace the new year with a new space, and let IBB Builders Merchants be part of your story.

 

4 Ways To Make Your Home Cozier During the Winter Months

October 26, 2022 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

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With winter knocking around the corner, it won’t be long before the cold sets in. This is the perfect time to redecorate your home, do house cleaning, or prep it in some way for the coming season. Making your home cozy right now will help you in the long winter months keeping you and your family safe and warm.

If this is your first time cozying up your home this winter, then here are several tips to liven up your home for the long cold months ahead.

1. A Comfy First Impression

As the old saying goes, the first impression is often the last impression. Making the entrance to your home comfy and welcoming is a great way for guests to feel welcome in your home. You can set up a plush rug outside your door, spruce up the porch with a couple of trees, and hang a wreath of flowers or mistletoes on your door.

If you’re feeling a bit fancy you can also go for some exterior furniture and decorate them with show pieces. If you decide to buy trees or flower pots to decorate the entrance, you can easily opt for plastic ones that can be stored away during the summer months.

2.  Plush Seating

The next thing to focus on to make your home as comfy and cozy as possible is the seating arrangement. Having a plush seating arrangement in your living room and bedroom can be a great way to spice things up. Of course, cleaning and maintenance of plush furniture are a bit more difficult than your average wooden, plastic, or steel furniture but well worth the work.

The main reason you want to switch to plush furniture during winter is that this material retains body heat. Naturally, some materials are better than others for heat retention, so doing some research before buying a set is the best way to go. Usually, plush furniture made of better quality materials tends to be more expensive than other types of furniture.

If you don’t want to spend a bunch of money on new furniture then there are still ways you can turn regular furniture into comfy ones. One great idea is to buy thick blankets that fit the dimensions of your furniture and cover them with a bed sheet or loose sheet. You can also buy rugs to put on the seats and backs of the chairs to make them comfier.

3. Covered Flooring

Covering the floor is vital to keeping your home warm and cozy all the time during winter. Carpeting the floor of your bedrooms and living rooms will ensure your feet never get cold when you slip out of socks or sandals. Carpeting can be quite expensive depending on material and dimensions so make sure to study the materials and check prices online before making the final purchase.

If carpeting your home is too expensive an option for you then covering the floor with warm rugs is definitely the option to go for. If you want to go the extra mile then buy insulation strips for floors and windows and seal all cracks and open spaces in the house. Note that this technique only works if you have a wooden floor.

For concrete floors, you can laminate the flooring with well-padded underlay, like foam, to ensure your home stays warm during winter. If you want to get a bit fancy, then you can also opt for luxury vinyl as well.
4. Throws and Pillows

Last but not the least, don’t forget to place a lot of pillows and throws throughout the house for maximum coziness. Throws and pillows have been used for centuries to make homes comfy and there are many reasons why. For starters, they give off a homely atmosphere that makes your guests feel welcome.

Leaning on a pillow while reading a book beside the fireplace with the kids playing around describes the perfect winter evening for many people. You can also utilize a nice end table to store all of your essentials. Stock up on candles, books, and even reading glasses online.

Have a Blast this Winter

Everyone wants to make their home as comfy as possible during winter. Hopefully with the tips and tricks above you’ll have a blast making your home cozy this winter. If you want to look for more ideas, check out Pinterest for some great ones.

Helping Each Room Of Your Home Stand Out

August 3, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , 1 Comment

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When moving into a home, it’s true that your home can sometimes look pretty bland and samey. This is offset a little by the amount of decorations and furniture you bring with you, of course, but even then, sometimes you might think that your home feels like something out of an IKEA showroom more so than anything else, at least right now.

That’s totally okay because this gives you a wonderful grounding for designing the rooms exactly how you like them. But how can you make each room feel visually distinct without going overboard and having to renovate everything right now? Well, as you’ll see in this post, often it’s the small things that make the most difference, and that you don’t have to have an overbearing amount of items in any space for the room to take on a sense of character and definition.

The advice in this post should also translate to any room, be that a master bedroom, your children’s room, or living space. Without further ado, let’s started:

Different Lighting

It’s a good idea to focus on differentiating your lighting from room to room in order to fit where that room is oriented in your house, how much natural light it gets, and what ambience you’re going for. Your room, for instance, might benefit from a lamp either side of the master bedroom, helping the space feel beautiful and light. For your children’s rooms, Lepro LED lamps might be the best option, adding some awesome textured or even coloured lighting to the space. That can give each room it’s unique identity without even having to fill the space with additional furniture.

A Proper ‘Theme’

‘Themes’ can make a big difference when defining a space and making sure it works for you. For instance, your son might absolutely adore pirates and seafaring life right now, and so stencilling anchors and other boating imagery around the room, such as hanging a lifebuoy on a wall or helping them build a miniature replica ship to proudly place atop their chest of drawers could be a great idea. You don’t have to get so involved in that way with all rooms for instance, but it can be nice to make sure each room has its own visual identity, even if that serves as a uniquely coloured feature wall and nothing else.

Utility Cabinets

Utility cabinets are worth considering, because depending on how a room is used and what items you have stored there, the placement,size and shape of these can be very different. For instance, your young son may benefit from a space to properly store their games console and television neatly, securely, and with wires running around the back instead of serving as a trip hazard you can fall over. Little implements like this can make a massive difference provided we focus on them, and always provide a custom fit solution for each room as necessary.

With this advice, you’re sure to help each room of your house stand out.

 

 

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