10 Things to do in the Bathroom During Load-shedding
Load-shedding happens whether we like it or not. We can either choose to moan or we can proactively set about doing something we neglect while we wait. The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in any home and paying it regular attention benefits everyone. Here are our top ten tips on making the best use of load-shedding for a beautiful bathroom. Load-shedding Tasks Put Shaving Cream on the Mirrors Get the kids in on this one! Small bathrooms may only have...
How Frameless Glass Has Changed The Way We Build
Committed to being the ‘wind beneath the wings’ for the frameless glass industry, are those who make it all possible with the matching architectural hardware. Staying at the forefront these days takes a company with its eye on quality, efficient service, and competitive pricing. That is a big ask but GHI Architectural Solutions for one, are confident they are ready and waiting for the way of the future. The 2018 UN World Urbanization Prospects Report expects that by 2050, an...
Silhouette Balustrades and Pool Surrounds Offer Safety In Style
If you haven’t heard of Silhouette balustrades for pool areas yet, then this article will be of interest. There’s something about a clear blue body of water that soothes the human spirit. All too often, the best such an effect is left to feature TV programs or on magazine covers that show stunning pool areas with rim-flow views to the ocean. Ours at home, are fenced in - as well they should be, or behind garden walls. There’s not even...
See-through, Sleek & Slim Silhouette Solutions – Frameless Glass Balustrades
Iconic city structures, head offices, gyms and discerning homeowners are fitting high-end frameless glass balustrades wherever possible. Gone for good are dark passages and dingy stairwells. Stringent safety standards have seen further applications for balconies, landings, pools, staircases, showers, wall-and-door systems to name a few. GHI Architectural Solutions boast an incredible product range in the way of the Silhouette frameless glass systems. All the Magic of Glass in the Best Places Due to upholding excellence in safety standards, larger sections of...
Increase your Home Value With Glass & Aluminium
While we all love our family homes and the memories we have created there, we are also conscious of the ever-changing property market; we may find that we need to consider improvements that can be done here and there to increase our home value. Using two of the most versatile and well-loved materials, there are many simple ways that you can increase your home value: glass and aluminium. These two popular building materials are incredibly versatile and frankly, it’s hard to...
Building Or Renovating? Choosing The Right Architectural Glass Solutions Is The Secret To Success
Glass is a hugely popular material for architects, designers and clients when building or renovating. Not just for structural use, such as for facades, stairwells and windows, but also for balustrades, shower doors and more. There are many reasons why glass is so popular, and here are just a few: Light And Beauty Glass absorbs, transmits or refracts light. Its translucency and transparency make it an extraordinarily beautiful material to use. Glass transmits up to 80% of available light in both...
Renovating Or Building – Do You Know What Hardware Suppliers Your Contractors Choose?
Ask anyone who’s ever built or renovated their home, and they’ll all say the same thing: It was stressful! These kinds of projects frequently go over time and over budget, and very often the homeowner feels completely out of control of the entire situation. As the person ultimately paying for everything, you should have the final say not only on what products you want, but also on what suppliers you would like to provide those products. In this way, you...
Step Into The Light – Solutions For Dark Spaces In Your Home
If you’ve ever turned up your face to the sun and stood there smiling, eyes closed, basking in the pleasure of the warmth and light, you’ll understand why natural light is so important to us as human beings. Sunlight makes us feel good – it stimulates our appetite and improves digestion and circulation, it boosts our immune system and white blood cell count, and it increases serotonin and endorphins. There’s definitely a reason why people who live in far northern...