Since the bedroom is the place you wake up in after a long sound sleep and also resort to after a long tiring day, it plays a very vital role in deciding your mood at the beginning and end of the day. The look and feel of it is very important. If your taste is little feminine, elegant and related to grandeur, then French décor is what you need.

Here are some tips on how to have a French style bedroom.

• Color: A French bedroom always contains shades of brown. If you wish to differ, you can go for light pink or light green. Darker shades in most cases include mahogany and burgundy.
• Material: The furniture should be mainly made of ivory wood or cherry wood. Drapes should be silk or chiffon.
• Size and shape: French bedroom décors tend to include large furniture with full concentration on the bed. A full size mirror and curtains are a must have.
• Lights include pendant lamps of golden shades.

Do the above and get the feeling of France right in your bedroom.

The floors of the garage get corroded most frequently and quickly.  Of course the car is not exactly one of the most light weight objects around and the garage floor therefore tends to get the most vulnerable to corrosion. But considering that the garage is the one room that guests tend to avoid most people are happy with the basic concrete flooring. But what they do not get is that the garage floor needs at least a layer of coating for protective purposes. This coating also adds to the beauty of the garage floor.

For basic coating you could use wither epoxy or latex. These two are quite popular as garage floor protection. In fact they are chemical and heat resistant which makes them ideal for garage floors. Another flooring option that you can use on your garage is tiles. These are also very good for protection of the garage and have been used since old times.

Does your old bedroom décor give you a feeling of monotony and boredom? If so, may be its high time to give it a brand new cheery décor that will brighten up the whole ambience and your mood too. Few cost effective bedroom décor tips will actually help you to get rid of that monotony without leaving a hole in your pocket.

The best and most effective way to give any room a new feel is by changing its wall paint. Give your bedroom walls a soothing yet cheery tint that matches your personality well. This is that part of the house where you generally relax and spend some private time. Thus choose a colour accordingly. You can also go for a brand new headboard for your bed. This generally gives the room a fresh feel.

Add accessories like potted plants, lamp shades and vases to complete the whole look. Rugs are another important accessory which needs due attention. Pick up something that goes with the paint and give your bedroom that fresh feel without loosing the comfort factor.

The one place in your house which you must use everyday is your bathroom and extra attention is required while designing it. It is a necessity unlike, say, your drawing room. Choosing the flooring is a tricky job due to the myriad options available.

Things you must keep in mind:

• Since it will get wet, it should be water-proof and stain-resistant. You wouldn’t like to take a bath in a place which is full of stains, would you?
• It shouldn’t be slippery. A nasty fall with the door locked is the last thing you need.
• It should, of course, look good.

You could opt for Ceramic as it is easy to maintain; any dirt could simply be wiped off. Stones such as marble or granite although expensive are very classy, unique and a one-time investment. Hardwood can be used too, if that fits your general decor, but it must be made water proof. Vinyl flooring is easy on the pocket and offers a huge range of designs.

Choose carefully keeping both the budget and practicalities in mind.

Basements are rooms generally used for storage constructed below the ground level. Obviously these rooms do not get much natural lighting and people do not bother much about getting the area lighted up. But what if you are having a space crunch and need to use the basement for some other purpose. How do you light up the area?

First of all check how much of natural light you can use? You can dig out window walls which help transfer light. Some basements extend a little bit above the ground level. In that case you can install egress windows on the top of your basement walls for lighting as well as ventilation. See to it that these windows do not get blocked by obstructions, like plants. As for installing artificial lights, recessed lightings are the best as basement ceilings tend to be low. You could also go for spot lighting if you need to light up a particular spot rather than the whole room. Make use of the spare room. Trust me; you do not need a cave in your house

We have done our own contribution of being ignorant about the environment. It is high time that we do our own bit for it. Do you know how much energy your traditional lights consume? The answer is, a lot and since this source of energy is not renewable, we should use it properly. Go for eco friendly lighting instead for your house.

Compact fluorescent lighting, CFL are your eco friendly lighting solutions. They are durable, long-lasting, efficient and consume 75% less energy as compared to other sources of light and produce more light. Most importantly less consumption of electricity would also mean less electricity bill to pay. They are available in all varieties and sizes possible. This makes it easy to fit anywhere, not only your home, but even in street lamps, offices and factories. Their prices are also very reasonable and they are easily and conveniently available at all retail stores. What are you waiting for more; go get your eco friendly lighting.

Curtains and blinds are such items that are always there for public display. Make sure they are clean. Moreover maintaining the curtains and blinds of your house also increases their long life and ensures that you need not invest in a fresh set again.

For daily cleaning, dust your blinds and curtains regularly. To deal with the minute dust particles invisible to the eye, use a vacuum cleaner. While dusting make sure you are doing that with care and it is best to use a soft feather one. While dealing with the blinds use the cleaner with a brush attachment and when dealing with the curtains use one with an upholstery nozzle.

Once in a while detach them and wash them up. Before washing go trough the labels and find out the recommended way to wash them. It is always safe to use a mild detergent. Some curtains and blinds need to be dry cleaned.

It is advisable to get professional help once in a while for great maintenance.

If you have been thinking of adding that natural touch to your room décor for a long time, you can do that now with bamboo curtains. This accessory will give your room that perfect tropical feel, plus you’ll be going for a greener alternative this way. Besides enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your room, these bamboo curtains are quite durable too.

Another added advantage of going for bamboo curtains is that, it goes well will both contemporary as well as traditional décor. Now you can match your bamboo curtains with bamboo room dividers or wall hangings to complete the whole natural feel. Cleaning regular curtains can be quite a tedious job sometimes. But with the bamboo ones, you take a step ahead towards convenience. These are quite easy to maintain and requires just a simple wipe with a damp towel once a week to make it look as good as new.

Have a clear idea about what you want – the basics and such. Walk around and visualize the places you would want to place these in. Then set out for some cheap shopping.

If you have furniture you don’t like, do not dispose of it. Redecorate it with some cheap alternatives like paint, sand-papering and repainting and such. When you are in need of furniture like book shelves use brackets from the nearby hardware store to construct cheap shelves. Paint them to make them look new.

Your wooden flooring can use a new look instead of an expensive refinish – give it one using paint. Construct toy boxes by covering boxes with colorful paper which you get at your local departmental store free of cost.

For the curtains, bed sheets, pillow and cushion cases you can sew it yourself, with the cheap fabrics you will find on the remnant tables at the nearest fabric store, which come way cheaper, you can sew things better than what you can buy. Shop from Goodwill, thrift shops, garage sales and flea markets for excellent bargains. Decorative items can be picked up for cheap from the Dollar store.

For a natural finish, make use of natural greens inside your house which are inexpensive when compared to faux foliage.

Depending on whether your bathroom is a large one or a small one, there are several tips from the basics to the specifics. The important thing is to keep it hygienic and clean looking at all times. Depending on that you can choose your accessories. When it comes to shower curtains, it is best that they are made of a cotton material. This way they can be easily washed and dried. It is also a good idea to keep the length of the curtains short to give your bathroom a clean and organized look.

Make sure to get your bathroom furniture fixed in such a way that increases the functionality and space utilization – towel rack next to the shower or the tub, soap and shampoo racks can be put on one side of the bathtub. Bathroom rugs can be of two types – nylon or cotton – the former offering vibrancy in color, easy maintenance and durability, the latter offering only comfort and good absorbance. Bamboo mats can also be chosen but their level of absorbance is low. Light fixtures can be chosen in a way so as to complement the look of your bathroom.