Month: July 2020

Curtains are a staple of any room. Regardless of the room’s design theme, there will always be a curtain that can complement it. Custom made curtains are exceptionally brilliant as pieces of décor. With the wide assortment of materials and embellishments at your disposal, you can easily get exactly the shade and texture to fit your room.

They don’t just look pretty, but have practical uses as well. Whether you want to block out the glare from your computer screen or just want some privacy, curtains are there to help you out. But not all curtains are created equal, and sometimes, having only one type is not enough.

Curtains come in two main categories – day curtains and night curtains. Both of them serve to block out sunlight, but to varying degrees. As the names suggest, the difference between them is night and day. Let’s have a look at some of their defining qualities.

Day curtains

Day curtains see the most use during the day time when sunlight is beaming strongly into your home. They are sometimes referred to by their other name, sheer curtains.

Typically, they are made from lightweight materials such as lace and organza. These materials are translucent, allowing a decent amount of natural light to enter the room while blocking out the eye-searing glare. Day curtains can also diffuse the UV rays and heat in the sunlight, leading to a cooler home. Overall, they provide a comfortably lit environment for your day-time activities. As such, living rooms or other communal spaces would benefit greatly from day curtains.

Maintenance is not too difficult either. While custom made curtains come in many colours, most day curtains have light colours to help you see through them. This means that they can take a lot of punishment from the sun. Lighter colours absorb less light, so they do not fade as fast as darker colours. Furthermore, they only need to be taken down for cleaning bi-annually, making them a convenient option. The same goes for vinyl flooring, which is not much of hassle to clean and enhances the appearance of your living space greatly.

All in all, if you are looking for privacy, day curtains can do a decent job. People looking from outside-in would struggle to make out what is behind the curtain, while you would still be able to see outside the window. However, since they are not opaque, the privacy they provide is limited. For the most privacy, you will need night curtains.

Night curtains

Unlike day curtains, night curtains are made of heavyweight and opaque fabric. Depending on the type of night curtain, they can block out most or all sunlight from entering the room.

The primary purpose of night curtains is to provide complete privacy. No one will be able to see through your night curtains, so they are perfect for bedrooms. They are also suitable for living rooms or study rooms, where you may need to shut out sunlight for movie screenings or presentations.

Like day curtains, night curtains can block out the sun’s heat, creating a cooling environment in the room. Some night curtains, like blackout curtains, are made of multiple layers of thick fabric. These layers provide the additional benefit of blocking out the noise coming from outside. Those living near MRT tracks or busy highways would find this a very welcome feature.

Why not both?

Each type of curtain has its own benefits, but they are best used together. By placing day curtains in front of your night curtains, you get the best of both worlds. You can draw the day curtains when the sun is out to get some natural lighting, and draw the night curtains when you’re off to bed.

The day curtains also protect the darker night curtains from the sunlight, reducing fading of colour. To top it off, you add another dimension of design by pairing the curtain colours, giving you more options to complement your wallpaper.

For the best results, you can engage the services of a professional furnishing company to get some custom made curtains. Wallhub has an extensive range of fabrics, designs and materials for day and night curtains. No matter the design or texture you desire, Wallhub can make your dreams come true.

There’s nothing like taking a nice hot shower at the end of a long day. When our bathrooms have good flooring, we tend to take it for granted. However, you will certainly notice if the flooring is of poor quality.

You don’t want to go through the trouble of installing brand new flooring, only to have it start peeling off or rotting within the year. Ideally, you would not want the floor to be uncomfortable to walk on, either. Having suitable flooring that is comfortable, durable and convenient is key to furnishing an amiable bathroom.

Since bathrooms experience several unique conditions compared to other parts of the house, you will need to consider your flooring choices wisely. Here are some of the factors that you should think about when deciding which flooring is right for your bathroom.

Water

Bathroom flooring, especially shower flooring, naturally comes into contact with a lot of water. While water can seem fairly innocuous, it can cause serious damage to certain types of flooring. For example, organic hardwood flooring could rot after prolonged exposure to water. Besides the obvious aesthetic effects, you may even get mould and fungus growing in your flooring.

Avoid all of these issues by choosing your flooring wisely. Get water-resistant, or better yet, waterproof flooring. Vinyl flooring and grooved porcelain tiles are ideal for bathrooms for this reason. 

Durability

Durable flooring is cost-effective. Not having to repair your flooring every few years can save you a ton of time and money. More importantly, nobody wants an out of order bathroom. Most homes tend to have one or two bathrooms at most. Having one shut down for repairs can be a great inconvenience, so you would want to minimise damage or wear and tear.

The best flooring options out there are not only long-lasting but also resistant to several types of damage. Other than water-resistance, as mentioned before, some flooring types are also stain-resistant and indent-resistant.

Ease of instalment

No matter how durable your flooring, accidents can still happen. Even the most resilient flooring will be subject to degradation down the line. When the time comes for repairs, you would want instalment to be quick and efficient. Having an out of commission bathroom for a day is tolerable, but going without a bathroom for several days can be frustrating.

Given the importance of an operational bathroom, getting easy-to-install bathroom flooring is absolutely essential. Ideally, you will want flooring that can be installed in a few hours. Since bathrooms are rather small compared to most other rooms, this should not be too difficult a task.

Comfort

There’s nothing worse than stepping into a bathroom barefoot, only to be met with biting cold flooring. As durable as your flooring may be, it would not be very useful if it makes you dread entering the bathroom in the first place. Bathroom flooring should be comfortable to walk on. You’ll want flooring that is soft beneath your feet and good at insulating heat, such that it’s not cold when you step on it.

Colour and Texture

Practicality is often the priority when it comes to choosing the type of flooring. But once you have selected the right material, aesthetics can come into play. Fortunately, most materials come in varying patterns and colours. Luxury vinyl flooring is particularly flexible for design purposes, coming in tile and plank forms. They also come in several beautiful shades, from classy winter grey to rustic summer oak.

Or better yet, throw in some custom made curtains! That way, you can have your curtains match perfectly with your flooring by complementing its colour with your own choice of colour.

Appropriate flooring is necessary for any good bathroom. You need to consider the immediate and long-term implications of any one material before you make your choice. For a one-size-fits-all solution, luxury vinyl flooring is a water-resistant, durable, long-lasting option that fulfils all the criteria listed above.

We here at Wallhub provide speedy installations for luxury vinyl flooring in any part of your house. We also offer other services for all your wall-covering needs. If you ever need help choosing and installing custom made curtains or wallpaper in Singapore, we’re here to help!