by Sara | Oct 22, 2017 | Energy Efficiency, Saving Money |
Install Ceiling Fans for Energy Efficiency Summers in Madrid are brutal; relentlessly hot, dry, and polluted! And electricity is expensive. It is imperative to keep that in mind when planning a renovation. When it is over 40º C (105º F) outside, you need a way to keep...
by Sara | Aug 20, 2017 | Design, Details, Flooring, Wall Finishes |
Movement and Harmony- Keys to Good Design “A room should never allow the eye to settle in one place. It should smile at you and create fantasy.” Juan Montoya Good design is like music. Your eye should constantly move through space, flowing from one room...
by Sara | Aug 12, 2017 | Design, Details, Flooring |
Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry) Flooring – Pros and Cons Jatoba / Brazilian Cherry flooring is one of the most beautiful and vibrant choices in wood floors. The color is a rich red unique to Jatoba that can be the centerpiece of your home design. However, it is...
by Sara | Aug 11, 2017 | Energy Efficiency, Plumbing, Saving Money |
Cast Iron Radiators – Renovate or Replace For me, renovating not replacing the original cast iron radiators was an easy decision. I like the look of cast iron radiators, and I believe maintaining original details is important to the overall aesthetic of an...
by Sara | Jul 18, 2017 | Child Safety, Windows |
Tempered Glass – A Worthwhile Investment Our apartment has a lot of glass, tons of glass; specifically 12 multipaned windows, and 11 glass doors. It is one of the wonderful things about the apartment. Because of so much glass, every room, including the hall is...
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