Design Directions

A new breed of laid back modern homes are springing up all over town, and they're pointing the way towards a direction in design style. If you're building or remodeling your own home, get to know these design trends before calling your contractor or your ID specialist.



NATURAL SELECTION

In every aspect of home decor, natural materials - or at least natural-looking materials - are quickly redefining the look of contemporary homes. This is spearheaded by the popularity of wood flooring, which has overtaken the living rooms of countless new houses today. Laminate wood flooring is now available in a huge variety of colours and wood types, and sets the scene for a warmer, more engaging home. It is relatively easy to install, and most varieties are resistant against termites and humidity.

It's really the inherent qualities in them - such as the natural patterns and grains - that give these materials their uniqueness and, ultimately, their worth. For that, they do come with heftier price tags, but you can think of it as upping the value of your property.



Whether it's on your floors or your furniture, wood sets a calming, naturalistic tone to your home


PLAN AHEAD!

Most houses will only afford you one good view of your garden. So if outdoor views are important to you, decide whether you want this room to become your dining or your living room - depending on where you anticipate spending the most time in. This will invariably affect the layout of all your main spaces.



Keeping nature close to the home is one way of creating better views from the indoors



OUTDOORS IN

Natural-inspired spaces are becoming the new standard in urban luxury. And for this, city dwellers are taking extra efforts to bring a little bit of the outdoors in. The look is typically achieved in two ways, the first of which is to erect a semi-outdoor space - such as a patio or a veranda - in order to blur the transition between garden and home.

The second is to minimise the actual distance between the interior and the yard space. This means reducing the amount of tiled floor between your front door and your grass patch. In this sense, plants and water features can actually be brought much closer to your living room, and the two spaces are less delineated when your doors and windows are left open.



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Aedes Breeding Grounds Inside The House

• Flower pots.
• Water container.
• Refrigerator under tray.
• Water tank.
• And other water containers.

Aedes Breeding Grounds Outside The House

• Unused tyres.
• Coconut shells, bamboo and plastic bags.
• Broken bottles or glass that could hold water.
• Drainage pipes.
• Banana, bamboo and yam stumps.

Prevention and Control of The Spread of Aedes Mosquitoes

• Change water in vases, flower pot bases and water tanks.
• Clean thoroughly once a week.
• Cover all water containers to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
• Place all containers that can collect water, such as cans and bottles into plastic bags and dispose of at designated places.
• Ensure gutters are not blocked.
• Add adequate amount of larvicide (TEMEPHOS-10 grams per 20 gallons) into water storage to kill larvae every three months.

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Flower Power

Fresh flowers always add a nice touch to the home. They give colour, style and fragrance to any room and are perfect everyday accessory for any budget. So, try these creative ideas for displaying flowers to suit your personal style and decor. 

[1] Choosing The Flowers

* Roses, lilies, tulips and irises are most commonly chosen for flower arrangement. However the type of flowers varies according to the style and occasion. For example, a traditional Asian arrangement makes use of native Asian flowers such as lotus blossoms.

* Select flowers that complement each other in colour and shape. For an interesting arrangement, use flowers in various stages of bloom and position the fully open blossoms in the center as the focal point.

* Choose soothing colours, like blues and greens, to create a tranquil feeling of bright reds and oranges for a more energetic arrangement. Yellows and peaches are nurturing and pinks and lavenders are romantic.

[2] Caring For Your Flowers

* Always cut flower stems as soon as you get them home, then put flowers in a bucket of warm water and let them sit for two or three hours.This opens the capillaries so the water can flow to the flower heads.

* Before you put the flowers in the vase, remove all leaves below the waterline. This keeps the bacteria down and helps the water stay clean longer.

* Keep flowers in a cool spot and away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

* Change the water in your flowers every other day, or when it looks cloudy as it is a sign of bacteria manifestation.

[3] Placing The Flowers

* Place vases in high traffic areas like the dining table. It's the place where everyone constantly gathers.

* Put a vase of flowers at the doorway where you keep your keys. It will be the last place you see on your way out the door and the first you see on your way back inside.

* Make a creative statement by displaying a single blooming stern in a patterned wineglass. Fill the glass with glass pebbles and then insert one dramatic bloom.

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