Patryk Owens, Author at Turleys Kitchen

Sep112024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Sink Materials and Installations

Kitchen

Your kitchen sink is an integral element that reflects your personal aesthetic and meets health and sustainability standards. Our guide can help you select the ideal sink for your space based on bowl size, material composition and installation type. Stainless steel is known for its durability and heat resistance, complementing other stainless steel appliances in most kitchen designs. Stainless Steel Stainless steel kitchen sinks are highly adaptable, durable, and an excellent addition to any style kitchen. Not only are they heat resistant and easy to keep clean, they look fantastic too - complementing various design aesthetics seamlessly. Furthermore, these eco-friendly options boast significant hygienic and sustainability benefits and can meet ADA specifications with knowledgeab...

Aug242024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Compact Appliances For Tiny Kitchens

Kitchen

When space is at a premium in a home, condo or law suite, careful measurements should be taken prior to selecting appliances. Modern compact appliances offer style and performance at a fraction of their size. Never sacrifice quality or functionality when shopping for compact kitchen appliances. Today's compact cooking appliances provide an array of options and features suitable for most any space plan, making your search for appliances simpler than ever! Frigidaire Stainless Steel 24 Gas Stove As residents of a smaller home, every inch counts - but this shouldn't compel you to forgo having an adequately equipped kitchen. Cooking appliances designed specifically for small homes like this gas stove provide precise temperature control with its slim profile that easily fits un...

Jul182024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

DIY Furniture Hacks Using Recycled Materials

Furniture

Upcycling furniture is an exciting pastime that gives furniture new life. Upcycling may involve various techniques such as decoupage or stenciling that give a piece new character. IKEA furniture is famous for its Scandinavian simplicity and affordable price, yet can still be elevated with DIY hacks to match a more refined decor theme. One such DIY hack uses old tires twisted together using sisal rope to form an ottoman. Repurposed Blinds Old window blinds make an excellent material to create beautiful DIY furniture that's both eco-friendly and beautiful. By recycling or repurposing them, you can help reduce waste being sent directly to landfills. If your vinyl blinds have begun showing signs of wear and tear, repurpose them by creating a stunning starburst mirror. Start by cut...

Jun172024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Bee-Friendly Gardens – Plants and Design Tips to Support Pollinators

Garden

Bees need flowers that bloom continuously through the growing season, such as Evolution(tm) Fiesta Coneflowers and wild columbine perennials. Bumblebees and certain solitary bees prefer ground nesting, so provide hiding places such as hollow logs and dead plant material for them. Increase the blooming season in your garden with spring bulbs, hellebores and crocuses as well as late-season favorites like irises, lilyturf and Joe Pye weed. Avoid pesticide use where possible; if necessary use spray only early morning or dusk. Nectar-Rich Plants Pollinators need flowers that produce abundant nectar to survive in your garden, so consider planting a range of blooming species at various times throughout the year so each pollinator has access to food sources all year long. Choose nativ...

May232024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Maximizing Space in a Small Kitchen With Clever Design Hacks

Kitchen

A small kitchen can feel more restricted when it is filled with a mass of disorganised clutter. Finding smart storage solutions allows you to make more of a small space. Placing your pantry produce in wicker baskets or canisters can provide a cohesive look and place everything in easy reach. A lazy Susan within a kitchen cabinet means two items with exactly the same function, but one uses space better and provides easy access. Open-front storage shelves on an accent wall will also increase a room’s usable square footage. Paint the shelves to match your wall colour for less visual distraction of the storage. Lazy Susans Lazy Susans are lazy susans in that they are born round of wood to hold bottles and jars. Ingredients are easily accessible because none need be searched in cupboa...

Apr222024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Outdoor Furniture Trends for Small Spaces

Furniture

No matter the size or shape of your outdoor space, selecting furniture that combines both form and function is key to its enjoyment. Aim for furniture that occupies minimal floor space while providing multiple functions; consider seating that takes up minimal floor area, multifunctional pieces such as daybeds that convert to daybeds and stackable chairs, as well as space-saving features like modular one-seat sections that double up as stools for maximum impact. Warm colors, relaxed layouts and mixed designs are quickly replacing the modern minimalist aesthetic that once dominated outdoor furniture trends. Furthermore, sustainable materials such as teak wood and performance fabrics are becoming increasingly popular choices for outdoor furnishings. Multifunctional Furniture As hous...

Feb22024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Feng Shui for a Harmonious Home Design

Home Design

Feng Shui is an ancient art that can help you create an idyllic and tranquil home environment. By employing natural elements and strategic furniture placement, this form of Feng Shui promotes positive energy flow throughout your space. Clutter can impede positive energy from moving through your home, so it is crucial that you organize it regularly and find storage solutions to keep things under control. Natural elements Addition of natural elements can help bring harmony and serenity to any room, whether through painting, sculpture, or fireplace as focal points. By providing energy balance across a space evenly with these natural features present. Traditional families employed a feng shui expert to determine the optimal location for their home and ensure it had good "chi" (ene...

Jan242024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Benefits of Heated Floors in Cold Climates

Home Improvement

Warm up your feet and your entire home with radiant floor heating. The system can be a DIY project or installed by professionals. Heated floors use either electric cables or PEX tubing that is pumped with hot water to deliver heat to the floor surface. It is a more efficient and comfortable alternative to forced air heating. Improved Circulation Unlike forced-air systems that rely on vents, floor-heating systems uniformly warm the floor and room. This eliminates cold spots and avoids drafts that make you feel uncomfortable. Moreover, heated floors can directly heat people and objects without heating the air, which helps reduce energy consumption and bills. This heating method also doesn’t pick up and circulate dust or allergens in the same way that traditional systems do, maki...

Jan92024 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Garden Lighting Ideas – Enhancing Your Outdoor Space at Night

Garden

Garden lighting ideas should strike a balance between practical and decorative purposes. For example, solar-powered crackle glass orbs that double as a wind chime provide ambience while helping to illuminate pathways and keep after-dark visitors safe from tripping hazards. A well-placed light can dramatically alter the appearance of a plant, object or feature. Lighting from front, side and back can wash them with a soft glow, define shape or cast dramatic shadows. Upcycled Lanterns Clever lighting can transform your garden into a sociable gathering space well after the sun goes down. Discreet up-lighting can enhance the shape of trees and planting, throwing their silhouettes into relief and transforming fountains into dynamic sparkling features. Use lights to mark pathways, pr...

Dec282023 by Patryk OwensNo Comments

Essential Home Maintenance Checklists for Each Season

Home Improvement

Maintaining your home year-round can be a monumental undertaking, so having an organized checklist and schedule in place is invaluable in terms of saving time, avoiding expensive repairs, and protecting the safety of both yourself and your family. Change smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries as necessary; typically twice annually). Also clean ceiling fans to help cool your house down while also reducing dust build-up. Spring Home ownership is your largest investment, and maintaining it properly can save time, money and headaches in the long run. According to estimates, every dollar spent on maintenance saves $100 in repairs later. Spring brings melting snow and torrential downpours, so it is crucial that any cracks in your foundation that could allow water into your hom...