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Posted in General Building on Apr 15
 We all get used to having boring smooth-plastered painted walls in every room, except that is in bathrooms where we often have equally monotonous tiles. Why not splash out and Find a Builder on Mr-Skill to add some texture to your house – you will have no idea how fun this is until you try.
Every second Building Job in London and other larger UK City these days seems to involve an element of special textures applied to inside walls. Unpolished ceramics imitating stone that may be more expensive are becoming increasingly popular. But there are other options too.
To my mind, the use of rough face brick still offers superb opportunities to make an evocative statement. We all have happy childhood memories of sleeping out in barns, and evenings spent in listed pubs when we grew older around genuine  fires.
You could achieve other stunning effects as well. How about a reveal around a picture window or exquisite detailing around a feature fireplace. When you review the Builder Quotes you get from Mr-Skill you will be truly astounded at what is possible, and at how relatively inexpensive this can be too.
So, pop down to your local library, surf the internet and buy designer magazines. Somewhere you will spot your dream – after that, it is just a matter of making things happen as you always do. Splash out on your imagination. Dream your interior decorators’ dream. We all have artists living inside of of us. Why not give your personal magician a whirl? You will never know what you could achieve until you let it happen. Happy decorating in 2011.
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Quite frequently, an older house may have a basement lying dormant. If the owner knows that it exists at all, then they often just fill it up with junk. Other basements are completely forgotten places, even though it would cost £100’s to build equivalent new space.
 o The single most important point is access. If you cannot get to the basement from the house itself, the chances are that you will not use it properly, and may waste your money. A spiral staircase is a popular space-saving solution. If mobility is an issue, consider a conventional staircase with wheelchair-assist, or a mini-lift.
o Damp is another very important consideration. If you are in doubt, find a tradesman at Mr-Skill and ask for their estimation.
o Get rid off all the junk, and clean the basement out completely. Then paint everything white, including the floors and ceiling. Suddenly everything looks brighter and larger too, and you can begin to plan. At this stage, I recommend you consult a designer to get ideas.
 o What shall you use the extra space for? A family room, a study or a pub? The possibilities are endless. Now draw up your plans, and have them approved by the local council before proceeding. Tradesmen in London will refuse to do a thing without this, because otherwise they know that they will be chasing moving targets. When you are ready to begin, do not take chances. Find a tradesman recommended by Mr Skill.
Remember to advise your insurer of the change and have your policy updated. After that, you can move your furniture in, and enjoy your bigger home.
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