Bedroom Rugs

Choosing the right rug for your space can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many different kinds of rugs to choose from. With all different shapes, sizes, piles, colours and textures, along with different budgets. You could start to pull out your hair by the end of your search! Today we are here to help you find inspiration and share knowledge about rugs.

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Let’s start in the bedroom. The bedroom can be one of the easier spaces to choose a rug for. This would depend on the size of your bed, and the texture you would like to feel when you first put your feet on the ground in the morning. A bedroom rug should always be larger than the bed, with a good amount of space around the bed. Ideally, you should be able to walk a path around the bed, without touching the actual floor. The following rugs are good examples of how the rug should look beneath your bed.

Living Room Rugs

Now the living room is where it can sometimes become quite tricky. We all have different lounge suites and chairs, placed in various positions. As a rule of thumb, we aim for each piece of front legs to be able to sit on the rug. Therefore the rug should go beneath the lounge suite. This helps anchor the space, and make it feel cohesive. If you are able to go for a larger rug, then try not to have the edges stick out from behind the rug. This can cause tripping hazards!

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In the living room, the rug will most likely have a lot of foot traffic on it. This is where we aim to find a high quality rug that can withstand stains, and keep it’s shape for years to come. A good rug should be able to last you years without showing signs of wear and tear. Remember to put a coffee table on the centre of your rug, and ideally 500mm away from each chair.

Dining Room Rugs

Some people might think that it is a waste of time having a rug in a dining room. Well we beg to differ! More than often, a dining table can look out of place, sort of just floating around in the room. This is where a rug comes in. The rug can help tie in the dining table into the rest of the room, and anchor it.

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Once again, a good quality, stain resistant rug would be ideal. Try and choose something that isn’t too high, as there will be quite a lot of furniture placed on it. We try to make sure that every dining chair is placed on top of the rug. This makes it easier when pulling your chair in and out. A natural, jute rug is also a good idea for a dining room, as they are hard wearing. We hope you have learnt a good share from our flooring series, and hope you can come back to see the rest of our posts!

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Polished Concrete

Concrete and cement floors are becoming very popular in both the residential and commercial worlds. They are a hard wearing form of flooring, and it is easy to see why they are becoming ever so sought after. First up, we have the polished concrete floor. Cement is mixed with stones and water, and then poured. It is then “mechanically ground, honed and polished with bonded abrasives in order to cut a concrete floor’s surface. It is then refined with each cut in order to achieve a specified level of appearance.” – Wikipedia

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There are many pros to polished concrete, and here are just a few: When done correctly, it is very durable and can last for years to come. Other forms of flooring can easily be laid on top, such as carpeting, tiles or wood. It does well to fit into many design schemes. This type of floor is able to withstand low or high traffic. When done correctly, it is waterproof, and can go into any room in the house, including bathrooms.

Cement Screed

Before we dive into cement screed, we need to learn what it actually is. According to the Cement and Concrete Institute, screed is “A layer of well compacted material, commonly a mixture of cement and fine aggregate, that is applied to a base at the appropriate thickness and that has a surface suitable for receiving a floor finish.” In order to use cement screed as the final floor level, a top coat would need to be applied. This would help to make the floor anti-slip, and resistant to cracking or chipping.

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A positive about cement screed is that it can be made into various colours. This would be done by adding a pigment or dye. Once sealed, the screed would be water resistant, and perfect for bathrooms or kitchens. Along with polished concrete, an area rug can be added for softness, or to define areas.

Concrete-Look Tiles

Depending on your budget, concrete-look tiles might be the best option. They are still effective, and look very similar to cement, however price wise: these may be more affordable. Many different tiling shops stock cement look tiles, and vary in materials. It is important to look for a good quality, non-slip tile.

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Grouting can be chosen to match the tile colour, or to stand out. If you would like to know more about floor tiles, you can read more on our blog: here. These tiles come in various formats: large or small. They come in rectangles, squares, or even other funky shapes. These tiles can even be paired with other forms of flooring, as pictured in one of the images below. Therefore, the possibilities are endless.

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Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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Hardwood

Over the next few weeks here on the Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors blog, we will be going through various forms of flooring. This week we will be looking at timber flooring. Namely: hardwood, vinyl and wood-look tiles.

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First of all we have hardwood flooring. Hardwood floors are amongst the most pricey forms of floors. However, they are incredibly durable and stand the test of time. There are so many different types of timbers to choose from. The most popular we find is oak flooring. This comes in various shades, and you will be sure to find tones that suit your space.

Vinyl

Next on our list, we have vinyl flooring. “Vinyl is a type of flooring that is made out of synthetic materials such as PVC vinyl, and a plasticizer. It’s especially durable because it’s made from multiple layers and has a thick core to keep you comfortable when you’re walking. Vinyl flooring is especially celebrated for its resistance to moisture.” – TLC Flooring

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Therefore, vinyl is great to use in areas that could experience moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens. It can be made with  a grain, which helps with grip when walking. Vinyl flooring is also great as it produces a soft walking sound, so you won’t have to worry about those “clip clop” sounds all the time. Another pro to vinyl is that it is durable and easy to clean.

Tile

Wood-look or timber-look tiles are also incredibly durable, and can be cleaned easily. They are good for large areas, as they are often very affordable, and can create a cohesive look. They can also be installed on walls, which is helpful if you are wanting to put them in shower areas.

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Wood-look tiles are in fact, tiles, therefore grout will be required. Grout, luckily comes in various colours so you will be able to match up your colour easily. Wood look tiles are man-made and therefore little variation will occur throughout the tiling. They can also be installed in many different patterns, and come in all different shapes and sizes.

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Curtains

Choosing the right window dressing for your windows can often seem like a very scary task to do. This post will inform you about three different window dressing types, as well as their placements. Don’t worry! We have you covered at Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors.

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First on our list, we have curtains. Curtains come in many different shapes and forms. In the following images, you will see the following: Double curtain track, single curtain track, eyelet curtain, and a recessed curtain track. The one you chose will depend on the application. For example, if you are wanting to make a room darker, you will install a double curtain track with blockout and a sheer. On a new build or renovation, you will have an option to have a recessed curtain track in the ceiling so you won’t see any hardware. 

Shutters

Shutters can be on the pricier side of the dressings, however, they make such an impact. Easy to open and close, shutters are perfect for those who don’t enjoy struggling to close curtains every evening. Another great thing about shutters is that you can also get security shutters, which is so helpful in the world we live in today. 

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Shutters come in various finishes and colours, so there should always be one to suit your space. Sometimes, you could always add curtains to either side of the window to soften the space. Shutters are also a great addition to a bathroom, where curtains don’t always work.

Blinds

Blinds too, come in many different shapes and forms. The following images contain fabric, synthetic and natural blinds. Blinds can also be paired with a set of curtains to soften the space. You could always add a set of ‘dummy’ curtains, which won’t actually open and close.

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Blinds come o=in sheer, as well as blockout so you can choose the right one for your space. Bedrooms will often make use of blockout, to keep out that sun from shining in your eyes too early in the morning. Natural blinds can also add beautiful texture to your space. 

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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The Desk

Right now in the world, so many of us are forced to work from home, and others already have home offices established. An office needs to comprise of various factors that aid in making it a comfortable and productive space. It is our job as designers to ensure that we design spaces with beauty and function.

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The first major factor of a home office is the desk space. Whether you work alone, or in a team, you need to have the right desk. You can either choose a desk with internal storage, or one without, and have other storage methods. You need to find a desk that suits your spacial needs and constraints. When placing your desk, try and maximise your space by either placing the desk in the centre of the room, or facing a wall. You can either have a freestanding or built in desk, depending on your needs and space.

Seating

When choosing an office chair, the most import tip we can mention is to TRY IT FIRST. While online shopping is very helpful, you have no way of finding out if you will find the chair comfortable, and any other specs you are looking for. There are various office chairs on the market, including stationary, swivel and moving, or stationery swivels. Choose one depending on your needs and wants.

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The second form of seating in a home office is the general seating. This could take the form of a sofa, recliner or occasional chair. It is important to have a comfortable place to sit and relax when you need a break. It can also be helpful to stay in the same room when having a short break, instead of getting distracted elsewhere in the house.

Storage

Storage is OH-SO-IMPORTANT in a home office. Clutter is a major deterrent to productivity. Therefore, you need to have clever storage in a home office. Somewhere to organise and hide things away from sight until needed.

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Whether or not you have the space for built in storage, we have compiled a few clever ways to store your items. This can take the form of shelves, cupboards and drawers. Remember to have places to store electronics such as printers. A helpful tip is to have a drawer with place for a charger cable. This way, you can charge your electronic devices without them being in the way, and something to distract you.

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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( images sourced from Pinterest )