Getting your own place for the first time is an important milestone on the journey into adulthood, whether it's when you finish university or make the move from your parents' house when you get your first job. Although it's definitely something that will make you feel a lot more like a grown-up, many people's first homes can still feel a little immature.
Part of the problem is having the money to decorate the place in a more mature way, but a bigger factor is how difficult it is to let go of old habits.
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When it comes to choosing a shower rail, there's one major decision you'll need to make: fixed or telescopic? Fixed shower rails are cut to the right length and then screwed to each wall. Telescopic shower rails extend from the middle and get held in place by anti-skid pads.
Here are just a few reasons you should choose a telescopic shower rail.
Easy to Fit
Firstly, a telescopic shower rail is incredibly easy to fit.
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Window dressings are one of the essential features of a home. As well as serving the practical purpose of providing light control, window insulation and privacy, they also play a big role in defining the overall aesthetic of a room. There is a wide variety of different window coverings to choose from, and an increasingly popular option is aluminium shutters. Here are five reasons why they might be the ideal new window dressing choice for your home.
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If you're the proud owner of a cat, you may be wondering if indoor blinds are a suitable choice of window dressing for your home. Whether you've experienced the problem first hand or heard about it from a friend, most cat owners know that cats and blinds don't tend to get along. From tangling themselves up in the cords to snapping the louvres, felines often seem to get into trouble around blinds.
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There is no getting away from it. Some domestic security measures just look plain ugly. CCTV cameras may do an excellent job of deterring would-be intruders, for example, but they make your home look like a detention centre. Equally, iron bars over your windows may prevent unwarranted access very well, but they are hardly the right thing to install if you take interior design seriously. Fortunately, there are some security products around that won't mess up your home's style.
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