Day: August 28, 2020

When it is time to go in for a new stove, you are often caught between choosing a conventional gas stove or the electric one. Each has its own set of pros and cons. A lot depends not only on your budget, but also your personal preference, the kind of food you cook, kitchen space, and so on.

Let us first understand the difference between the two types of stoves before we go into the factors that one should consider before making a choice.

Understanding the Difference: Gas Vs Electric Stoves

Pros and Cons of the Gas Stove

Pros and Cons of Electric Stove

Both laminates and veneers can be used as surface finishes for your cabinets and closets. We give you the low down on each material so that you can make the right choice as per your needs.

Let’s start with what goes into the manufacturing of each.

Laminates are machine-made sheets that are made by bonding together decorative paper and plastic resins in the form of sheets. Veneers, on the other hand, are made from very finely sliced pieces of real wood that are pressed on a plywood base.

Veneers

Many people love the rich, warm and natural appearance of veneers. Furniture or cabinets made using veneers are virtually indistinguishable from solid wood furniture. Veneer finishes look luxurious and expensive. They add warmth and a touch of class to your décor. As the veneers are sourced from real wood, no two veneers will look exactly the same.

Laminates

Laminates, however, lack the natural appearance of veneer. The same surface patterns keep repeating as the laminate sheets are mass-produced in factories. Therefore, even if you opt for wood lookalike laminates, they will never look completely natural.

Solid colour and metal finish laminates look great in contemporary themed interiors.

So, how do you

“King size or queen size?” That’s the first question you would hear when you go shopping for a cot, mattress or even a bedspread. You may also hear “single or double?”.

If you’re confused which cot or mattress to choose for your bedroom, then here’s everything you need to know about king size and queen size.

King Size Bed vs Queen Size: Dimensions

The first question on your mind would be – how much bigger is a king than a queen? 

The dimension of king and queen beds vary from country to country. For instance, a king-size bed may measure 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in) in the UK, but 183 cm × 191 cm (72 in × 75 in) in Singapore and Malaysia. However, due to the increasing scope for global trade, bed sizes are becoming more standardized.

In India, the typical king size dimension is 183 cm × 216 cm (72 in × 85 in) and queen size dimension is usually 152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in).  Single and double beds are smaller in size. A single bed measures 91 cm × 198 cm (36 in × 78 in) and

If you are overwhelmed by the sheer variety of material choices for your kitchen cabinetry, you are not alone. Many of our customers opt for high-quality laminate finishes, which look great in a contemporary décor setting. Having decided on a laminate finished kitchen, here are the things you should keep in mind when making your final selection.

Choose the Colours with Care

Remember, the colours you pick will play a large part in the overall aesthetics of your kitchen, so take your time and make the right choice. That stunning red that you loved in your friend’s spacious house could very well make your tiny kitchen look even smaller. Make your colour selection based on the size of the room, the amount of natural light that’s available, your style of cooking and your taste, of course. Remember, white and light colours make a room look larger but are also more challenging to keep clean. Also, remember that scratches are far more visible on dark rather than on light surfaces.

Opt for High-Pressure Laminates

High-pressure laminates are bonded to the substrate at very high pressure and temperature. They are much more durable than low-pressure laminates. This is especially important in