Showing posts with label wooden floor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wooden floor. Show all posts
Thursday, August 3, 2017
1. When it comes to designing a house, we like to do it in a simple and modern way. However, we always try to add warmth and cosiness to the space by fitting wooden flooring and choosing warm colour scheme.
2. We always try to maximise amount of daylight entering the space. If windows size cannot be changed, the great way to bring more light into the room is to use lightweight, sometimes a bit see-through, curtains. This soft breezy Mediterranean look makes the space feel more bright and airy.
3. Both for window dressing and other soft furnishings we like to use soft, light and high-quality fabrics. Our favourite choices of fabrics would be natural looking materials, such as linen, cotton, stonewashed cotton and cashmere. Those fabrics not only look beautiful, but also feel extremely soft and cosy.
4. Lighting design plays a big role in the overall house renovation. We study the space very carefully and come up with some clever lighting solutions to benefit each room. We use different electrical circuits to separate lighting and create various layers for a more dramatic look. This would include: general lighting as downlights, highlighting specific areas within the room; task lighting, usually a pendant light over the dining table or a reading light next to the bed and atmospheric lighting, that could be an LED lighting strip within a joinery piece, niches in the bathroom, LED strips behind the bathtub and decorative standalone lamps in the living room and bedrooms. All lighting would be on dimmers for a full control to choose between strong and soft lighting schemes.
5. When we work on the colour scheme for the project we use a layer system as well. The base layer would be quite neutral and will include all the fitted elements of the interior, such as flooring, wall paints, kitchen cabinets, bathroom finishes and joinery. We would include all the movable and easy replaceable pieces, such as furniture, window dressing and decorative pieces into the second layer, that could be more bright and colourful. This way the shell of the interior is quite neutral and you will never get tired of it, when all the decorative pieces could be changed and upgraded depending on the current season, trends and mood of the house occupier.
Click here to read Part 2 of the Article.
10 Interior Design Tips from Ardesia Design (Part 1)
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Exposing the floorboards in some old houses could be a cost effective alternative to installing new wooden floors. It will do the job and create some nice rustic interior look. However, floorboards were designed to be covered with a heavy layer of carpet and underlay, so draughts, squeaks and unsightly gaps are a common side effect of going back to basics. If you are aware of all the down sides of the exposed floorboards, than here is a good article by HomeBuilding & Renovating on how to expose them correctly.
Exposed Floor Boards
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Very warm and lovely feature with a little bit of vintage.
Painted Wooden Floors
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Hallways are not always high on the list of decorating priorities but we think that they should not be underestimated as it is quite important to get them right. The most important aspect is to make the hall as clutter-free, bright and inviting as possible. Stylish hallway solutions such as benches, console tables and different hooks and hangers will do the job perfectly.
Hallways
Monday, August 24, 2015
Wood effect tiles are one of the key emerging trends in interior design right now, capturing the beauty of natural timber and combining it with the durability and ease of maintenance of tiles.
Wooden effect Bathroom tiles
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Is it better to have lacquered or oiled floor? How to choose between pre-finished and unfinished wooden floor? These are main questions to ask before you select the floor for you house. One of the things that people often leave unconsidered until just before ordering is the finish they’ll choose for their new floor. How to choose the best option?
No matter what flooring species you choose – you will certainly have to consider whether the floor should be finished or unfinished. Finishing the floor provides that protective layer, sort of the top coat that seals your floor against stains, wear and tear and moisture. It also highlights natural beauty and characteristics of the floor.
Pre-finished floor
That protective cover is applied at the manufacturer factory under controlled environment that allow proper curing and drying. Those conditions also preventing the finish from getting dust, hair and other foreign particles. It is very hard to control this during on-site application of the finish. When the floor is pre-finished you get additional option of choosing plank with slight bevelling or square edge, which makes individual flooring boards more noticeable.
Unfinished floor
The name suggests unfinished floor leaves factory untreated. When you purchase unfinished wood flooring you can expect planks that are made of bare timber. It allows home owner to have the floor finished on site, after installation. That process gives maximum flexibility when it comes to selecting grades and species available. Unfinished wood flooring allows the home owner to select custom stains that can match or compliment the colour of existing floor. They are also available in different sizes and wide range of thickness which is perfect if you want to match up against levels of the floor that is already installed in your home.
The difference between oil and lacquer
Lacquer is a varnish like liquid that sits on the surface of the natural wooden floorboard. Thicker than oil, the lacquer liquid remains on the surface. End result is strong, smooth and slightly shiny look.
Lacquer is recommended in areas that have higher foot traffic, areas that might experience wet conditions and if you want to give the floor a slight glossy look. Lacquered floors (including matt lacquered) need very little maintenance; you simply sweep or vacuum and then very slight damp mop with eco-friendly floor cleaner.
Unlike lacquer finishes which only provide protection from above, oil finishes provide protection from both the inside and outside. The oil penetrates deeply into the wood providing long-term protection while also leaving a protective layer on the surface to protect the floor. Scratches on your floor tend to be less visible on oiled floors. The cleaning and maintenance is easy but natural oiled floors do require more maintenance; once installed it is recommended that another coat of oil is immediately applied. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be lightly sanded and a natural oil can be applied over the affected area. When it comes to maintenance, natural oiled wood floors do require oiling from time to time. Typically once a year will do.
If you are looking to retain the natural look of the floor than oil, particularly brushed effect oil finish is recommended.
The difference between pre-finished and unfinished floor
Pre-finished floor
That protective cover is applied at the manufacturer factory under controlled environment that allow proper curing and drying. Those conditions also preventing the finish from getting dust, hair and other foreign particles. It is very hard to control this during on-site application of the finish. When the floor is pre-finished you get additional option of choosing plank with slight bevelling or square edge, which makes individual flooring boards more noticeable.
Unfinished floor
The name suggests unfinished floor leaves factory untreated. When you purchase unfinished wood flooring you can expect planks that are made of bare timber. It allows home owner to have the floor finished on site, after installation. That process gives maximum flexibility when it comes to selecting grades and species available. Unfinished wood flooring allows the home owner to select custom stains that can match or compliment the colour of existing floor. They are also available in different sizes and wide range of thickness which is perfect if you want to match up against levels of the floor that is already installed in your home.
The difference between oil and lacquer
Lacquer is a varnish like liquid that sits on the surface of the natural wooden floorboard. Thicker than oil, the lacquer liquid remains on the surface. End result is strong, smooth and slightly shiny look.
Lacquer is recommended in areas that have higher foot traffic, areas that might experience wet conditions and if you want to give the floor a slight glossy look. Lacquered floors (including matt lacquered) need very little maintenance; you simply sweep or vacuum and then very slight damp mop with eco-friendly floor cleaner.
Unlike lacquer finishes which only provide protection from above, oil finishes provide protection from both the inside and outside. The oil penetrates deeply into the wood providing long-term protection while also leaving a protective layer on the surface to protect the floor. Scratches on your floor tend to be less visible on oiled floors. The cleaning and maintenance is easy but natural oiled floors do require more maintenance; once installed it is recommended that another coat of oil is immediately applied. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be lightly sanded and a natural oil can be applied over the affected area. When it comes to maintenance, natural oiled wood floors do require oiling from time to time. Typically once a year will do.
If you are looking to retain the natural look of the floor than oil, particularly brushed effect oil finish is recommended.
Staining Wooden Floor
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Now wood varnish is not something most people get excited about, but it is actually a great product that you can use in a variety of ways in and around the home. There is a lot you can do with modern varnishes.
Here are a few ideas and an overview of the different kinds of varnish you can buy.
Restore and protect wooden furniture
Of course, the main use of varnish is to treat wood, and that is what I recommend you primarily use it for. You can use varnish anything made from wood and bring it back to life.
It is easy to transform boring cheap wood into a thing of beauty. The varnish will bring out the grain and give it a deeper and richer look and feel. For most jobs, like painting furniture, the best option is to buy a good quality quick drying varnish.
However, if you own expensive or antique furniture, you should not use varnish to restore it. This is because doing so could adversely affect the value of that furniture. It is much better to employ a professional to restore this kind of furniture.
Varnish is a fantastic way to protect and restore a wooden floor. For this job, good preparation is crucial. If you are simply adding another coat to a floor that is in good condition you just have to make sure that the surface is completely dust free before varnishing it. It is important to follow the preparation process outlined on the tin.
It is important to sand the floor back to its original finish if the existing finish is worn or compromised. If you do not do that, you will never achieve a good result.
When varnishing floors it is important to use a varnish that has been designed for the job. The finish on floors has to be durable. This means that it is important to use a varnish that is specifically designed for use on floors. Choosing a quick drying varnish will make it easier to get a good result.
Varnish your home artwork
If you or your children enjoy painting with acrylics, you can use varnish to protect and preserve the painting. It adds a sheen and really helps to pull a painting together. For this job, it is best to choose a varnish that dries to a gloss finish. It looks better and is easy to clean.
Re-finish other surfaces
Adding a layer of varnish to practically any surface gives it a new look and feel. You can transform relatively boring kitchen cupboards, worktops, tables and cabinets by giving them a new high gloss finish. The type of varnish you buy for these jobs depends on the surface you are covering. For these kinds of jobs, you need to discuss your options with your paint retailer. The chemicals in some varnishes can react with the surface you are covering, so you need to ask if you are using varnish on anything but wood.
Always buy good quality varnish
Whatever project you are going to tackle make sure that you buy a good quality varnish. Buying a proprietary brand is the best way to ensure that you get good results.
Creative Varnishing
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
The classic Versailles pattern is famous for its connections with the elegant transformation of a one-time hunting lodge into the awesome Palace de Versailles. Parquet flooring along with wooden planks are the most popular choice for floor finishing nowadays, both for residential and contract interiors.
Versailles tile parquet
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Today is a birthday of Norse White Blog creator - Finish-born talented interior designer Pia Pelkonen. Pia has now started her own independent Design Blog, called The Unicorn Room, where she posts design and interior related articles, as well as she promises to post anecdotes about her own life (which I am actually waiting for:) ).
Today's post is inspired by Finnish and Scandinavian interiors:)
Today's post is inspired by Finnish and Scandinavian interiors:)
The Unicorn Room
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Parquet is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative flooring effect. Parquet patterns are entirely geometrical and angular — squares, triangles, lozenges. The most popular parquet flooring pattern is herringbone.
We love wooden floors, but tend to install straight wooden floor boards more often. One of the clients expressed a wish to fit a parquet flooring in her new apartment and we decided to do some research on this. I can say that I quietly felt in love with herringbone parquet, it does not stand out too much, but still gives a touch of uniqueness.
Would be interesting to hear your opinion on parquet flooring too :)
Would be interesting to hear your opinion on parquet flooring too :)
Parquet Flooring
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