Tips of the week

Bathroom – The way to start your morning
A refreshing shower in a gorgeous bathroom, that’s the way to start your morning! A lot of people underestimate the importance of bathrooms as it could set your mood for the rest of the day.

Why not excite your senses with beautiful wild lilac and orchid designs on the wall for fresh vibrant expressions? Or go adventurous with striking abstract colours? If you want something tranquil, try pastel and soft print designs or perhaps add small cheery candy prints for a happy enclave.

Breathe life into your bathroom by creating works of art not only for you to see but feel! It’s bound to lift your spirits and create a cheerful morning!

Home personality or home renovation?
Did you know that there is a big difference between personalising and renovating your home? Renovation is usually done with a very functional purpose in mind such as needing extra space or adding rooms for special purposes.

Personalise your renovation by injecting your personality into your home. Go for loud checks if you are the bold type, shades of red for the passionate soul, clean, simple lines in contrasting colours for the smart urbanites or tiny printed English Roses for the country look. Or try something different and go for leather-like surfaced tiles if you want a classy touch.

Go on, be daring and make your home a welcoming reflection of who you are today.

Get the openness in homes
Space gives us a sense of freedom, helping us stay organised, relaxed and feel good about life. Few of us can afford the space we desire but with a little creativity, we can at least create “visual space”.

Use large format or natural porcelain tiles in solid neutral colours such as white, beige, olive or grey to create illusions of space. Strategically placed mirrors to create new dimensions and openness.

Keep floor patterns to the minimum and use structured floor tiles lines that stretches vertically or choose fine grains that imitate natural sand stone to conjure a seamless flow. Accentuate your space and you get a clutter-free openness in these simplest forms.

Family area
The “family room” is one of the most important area of the house as it is where families spend time together and share some laughter.

Let loose with bright colours on the wall or if light and airy is what you're looking for, think porcelain tiles - quality natural stones that expands your space and are made to last.

Consider having a feature wall, a fantastic way to draw focus to the centre of your family area. They are great conversation pieces that could decorate a place instantly! Gaze at family pictures on these stunning feature walls while you listen to the soothing sounds of water …It’s sure to bring unity and cosiness to your home!

Rough tile surfaces for anti-slip
Accidents and injuries can happen everywhere, even in the safety of your home, and as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Anti-slip flooring have come a long way, offering exciting and sensuous designs with built-in safety features in mind.

Not only do the lines, pattern grooves and textured surfaces of porcelain tiles provide extra grip, it also provides pleasure to the touch. These tiles feel like natural stone, perfect for the outdoor patio or in your bathroom. They are also extremely durable, easy to clean and require minimum maintenance.

Ensure an aesthetically pleasing, yet safer environment for your family today.

You can also look out for some inspiring tips in major newspapers and on radio as well. Tune in to Mix FM, Lite FM, Sinar FM and MY FM for a new home tip that will be aired twice daily between Nov 2008 to April 2009.