Bamboo & wool rugs 

Bamboo Rug

Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly materials because it grows and matures fast and the same plant can be cropped many times. It’s also strong (stronger than many hardwoods), hard-wearing and water-resistant. Read more about bamboo flooring if you want to find out more about it. Bamboo rugs are made of narrow strips of bamboo sewn together with a contrasting thread, or glued on a underlayment.  They are easily cleanable..

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All of us are really small space lovers. While McMansions rule the suburbs, and those with means build estates and ranches, us city folk aspire to the perfect perch.

Why? Because we are drawn to the warmth and buzz of urban life..

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Sisal, seagrass, jute & bamboo rugs have been popular with the ecologically minded for some time, whilst wool rugs have been made for thousands of years to warm and soften up interiors.

Most natural rugs go with almost all interior design styles, adding texture and a touch of nature to a space. Most of these natural fibres & materials are strong & durable and ideal for domestic use. But, of course, there are far too many different types & styles - so which natural rug should you choose?
The following guide will hopefully help you to make the right decision.

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An alcove a very suitable space to utilise for fixed shelves and built-in cabinets. For shelves you could use spur shelving systems or brackets, but a more attractive solution is to have floating shelves, where the brackets or supports are invisible.

Creating a floating shelf in a rectangular alcove is a relatively easy DIY job. It’s basically a piece of timber supported on a frame and the front is covered with a thin piece of timber or decorative edge..

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Easy DIY:

Putting up a shelf is considered an easy DIY job, yet it’s more difficult than you might think. A badly put up shelf just looks dreadful. So before you attach your self-made or ready-made shelf think about the following issues..

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