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Reading it you think oh what a weird saying, actually a back splash is the material/area between your counter and wall that protects your walls from spills and splashes. Imagine squeezing out a bottle of ketchup, your at the very last drop and it splatters everywhere. Most walls are made out of cement and are difficult to maintain with stains especially food stains. We've complied a list of 10 different materials/types you can use in your kitchen to protect those walls! Ceramic and Porcelain Tile  Starting with the easiest to install and easy on the wallet. We have ceramic/Porcelain Tiles. These...

Choosing a counter top for your new kitchen renovations can be tricky and overwhelming. Choose wrong and you might overspend and end up with a counter top that cuts into the wounds of all the money you spent, but also you might end up with one that you don't even like! We've broken it down very simply to give you an extra hand in differentiating them all, though keep in mind this list is not in order. Granite   Pros:  Each slab of granite  is unique Variety of colors and types available Nearly maintenance-free Heat resistant   Cons: Pricey A...

Choosing the correct lighting for your kitchen may be daunting but it really isn't that difficult. Kitchens are much more than a food prep area, most cases it is the heart of the house. Similar to the saying "to win someones heart is through their stomach" right? Creating the right lighting in the kitchen is essential to having one where it is task friendly so you don't chop off your fingers but also not too bright where it doesn't seem like a factory In most cases try to aim to having at least 3 out of 4 of the following...

Yes, indeed you can. Whilst it may seem impossible because we can't physically touch it, light is in fact measurable just like the temperature of a room.  Though  we would use the term light intensity. If you're one that ever seen a photoshoot go on, you'll see that before the button is pressed to take the winning shot, this little doo hickey appears   [gallery ids="425,426,427"] This little contraption is where the magic happens and is called a  light meter A light meter  has the ability to determine the proper exposure for a photograph, and determines whether a room is too bright...

When thinking about revamping a room a key essential is the lighting. Natural light is important but its better to focus on the lighting that you can control. Here are the top three things to consider whilst planning out your new lighting Ambient Lighting What is it? The backbone of lighting. It is the main source of light to the room. Achieved through overhead ceiling lights. Here are our top picks for types of ceiling lighting that provide the most light in style.   [gallery ids="410,411,412,413,414,415" type="rectangular"] Your main source of lighting for the room need to provide enough intensity...