8/19/2011

Gearing up for Fall with Recycled Rubber!

If you are excited about the cooler weather ahead then prepare your outdoor porch for some outdoor fun. 

Front doorways can be dull and predictable. Add some unexpected flare with a colorful doormat. Multy Home makes a wide assortment of door mats that are eco-friendly. Made entirely from recycled rubber tires, these sustainable door mats are durable and benefits the environment by diverting tires from landfills. 

When a guest steps up to your front door, welcome them with a uniquely designed recycled rubber doormat that will create a color punch of fun while greeting your guests with style.


Laying pavers can take lots of time and cost a fortune. For a quick walkway, try using stepping stones. This product too is made entirely from recycled rubber and can easily transform any space from drab to fab!

Thinking about recycled rubber makes us look at tires in a whole new light. They are not just a rubberized item, but a perfect finish to an outdoor look. 


8/12/2011

Inspirational Deck Designs

‘Tis the season…as the summer months dwindle, we have only a few weeks left to enjoy the warm weather. To do this, we recommend revamping your outdoor living space with tranquil colors in blues, earthy greens and soft yellows. These colors will create a calming ambiance that will surely lift spirits.


To truly create a new look, try relaying pavers on the deck’s top surface. For an easy-to-install solution, try Multy Home’s envirotile™ An eco-friendly product made entirely from recycled rubber. These tiles are designed to look like traditional pavers, but weigh only 8 pounds; are a sustainable alternative to revamping a flat surface, while beautifying your outdoor space.  envirotile.ca


Spice things up by designating an area outdoors where you can dine. Moving dinner outside can bring a family closer together. Kids are excited to eat in a new space and you can unwind in the cool night breeze.



Inviting guests over can really inspire. Whatever you decide on doing, make sure you personalize your outdoor space with originality and authenticity. Only a few weeks left until September arrives but by designing an outdoor haven now, the winter months ahead might not look so grim.  



8/05/2011

10 Stylish Sensations, under $20


On a tight budget? Decorating to the nines can leave you unimpressed and disappointed. Here are 10 simple ways to elegantly enhance a room without burning a hole in your pocket.

Room Swap
1.     Taking furniture pieces from other rooms brings new life to an old space. For example, a bean bag or wicker chair perfectly enhances and adds an extra seat for guests. This costs absolutely nothing and allows for a change in scenery. To really spruce up the room, paint the accent piece to add a color pop.  
    
Cushiony Softness
2.     Adding cushions and throw pillows to a room in bright patterns can bring in new elements of color that are sure to cause a stir. Cost: $9.95, Walmart.ca
 
Superincumbent Corbel
 3.     Adding a simple perch to accessorize a room not only brings in new shelving for organization but creates a focal piece.  Cost: $19.99, Ikea.com
 Mirror Marvel
4.     Mirrors are often used in bathrooms. Try putting an oblong sized mirror, horizontally, in the upstairs hallway. It’s a great way to open up a space while doing a quick hair and makeup check. Cost: $19.99, Ikea.com
 
Throw Scarves
5.     Use scarves as throws on beds, dressers and sofas. This inexpensive item can easily add color to a room while keeping you warm. Cost: $19.50, johnhanly.com 

 Plant-tastic!
6.     Want to keep things ‘green’ and eco-friendly? Add a potted plant to the mix.  It easily enhances a room and augments an earthy ambiance. Cost: $15.96, homedepot.com
 
String up some fun
7.     Get a glass bowl and put different colored woven yarns, big and small, in it. Not only does it add texture, but it easily warms a room. When the mood strikes-simply replace with other colors. Cost: $3.95, knitpicks.com

Oceanic Jars
 8.     Fill up a jar with tranquil items that remind you of the ocean. Add a blue color-punch to the room and you will feel oh so calm.  Cost: $1.20, julianroe.co.uk 
  
Hallway Upheaval
9.     Mayham in the front entrance can be caused by dirty shoes, which, unfortunately, lead to dirty floors. Place a mat at the front entrance with stripes to elongate the hallway thus keeping floors clean. Cost: $19.98, Walmart.com 
 
'Tis the Season
10.     Everyone loves the holidays, so why not bring reds and greens in with select candles. The soothing aroma will have you basking in this seasonal element all year long. Cost: $13.97, mygiftsite.com