College Front Yard

When I was a student in this college, its front yard isn’t open for public. But now, it has become another open space in my city. You can see a café, games for children and a straight entrance to a mall beside. I share here the part of the yard that not change; it used to be my favorite place to sit and chat with friends, read and write, and any other activity…

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Space Creators and Storage in Kitchen

Behind-the-Door Storage

Kitchens are places where storage, no matter how plentiful, never seems to be enough. But more storage space does lurk, frequently unused. In a pantry or a broom cupboard, behind an entry door or in many other convenient, out-of-the-way spots.

Here, a shelf unit 90x19mm (finished size) comprising frame, shelves and ledgers with 42x12 mm retaining strips, is fixed easily and unobtrusively behind a pantry door.

The size of the unit and the spacing of the shelves can be modified to suit your particular needs. Keep in mind that you could use 142x19 mm material for greater storage if there is sufficient room.

If the door is hollow core (which is more likely) use spring or gravity toggles. To install these, bore a hole in both the ledger and door to the recommended diameter. Take the metal screw out of the toggle, push it through the ledger, and refix it to the body of the toggle.

Position the unit and push the body of the toggle into the holes in the door. Then, simply tighten the metal screw. The wings on the back of the toggle will tighten against the back of the door facing, suspending the unit solidly and permanently.

Now fill the shelves with those essential items and forget about your storage problems. Cover the shelves with plastic sheeting. This will help stop paintwork being damaged.

Kitchen Shelves

Do you have some wasted space between two top cupboards or between a top cupboard and a corner? Why not put up some shelves? A great effect can be achieved for little cost.

Materials for shelving may be solid timber, glass, plywood, timber veneered or plastic-laminate-covered particle board, among other things. Each product comes in a variety of widths, thickness and lengths.

Standard lengths start from 600mm and generally go up to 3600mm in 300mm increments. Common widths are 150,200,250,300,450 and 600mm. The width and thickness you require have to relate to the size and weight of objects which the shelf has to carry and the spacing of the supports. Be realistic about the probable loading; it is best always to alert on the side of safety.

Pantone 2011 Color of the Year

It is February already; I’m a little late to post this information. By the way, for you that haven’t yet known, Pantone Color Institute has announced Honeysuckle (Pantone 18-2120), a reddish pink hue, as its 2011 Color of the Year. Honeysuckle relocates Turquoise, 2010’s anointed color.

In a press release, Pantone Color Institute mentioned Honeysuckle as "a brave new color for a brave new world." Honeysuckle will look good on our walls, and it will also convey the confidence we need to "meet life's ongoing challenges." In times of stress, we need something to raise our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to fight off the blues.
Do you like this color? If you prefer to catch Honeysuckle into your home decoration; you can add little touches of Honeysuckle to your home. See the images for your inspiration.

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Nephew

Meet my youngest nephew, Azman Fitra Ramadhan. He’s almost five months, but the weight is already 10 kilograms. He’s a big baby boy! When we visited his parents’ house two weeks ago, I’ve got a chance to take some pictures; after having an afternoon bath. He’s a special boy, since his parents have waited for eighteen years for having a baby. May his adorable face brighten your Monday!

The Back Side of the Museum

I still share things that I saw at the back part of Fatahillah Museum (Jakarta, Indonesia). I like seeing the backside wall of this building that full of windows.
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Bifold Doors

Bifold doors are magic in small homes and units for concealing those not-so-attractive work places such as laundries, home offices and sinks. A metal track is installed along the head of the opening you wish to close off. Smaller than conventional-width doors-louvered, flush or frames and panelled- are suspended from this track and like a piano accordion, they open out or fold up.

But unlike a conventional door, they only take up half the room. You can cover openings from 915mm to 2400mm using doors 19x35mm thick.
The bottom pivot off which the door turns has to be positioned exactly under the top corner of the supporting door to ensure a smooth folding action. Also, if you hinge the doors by fastening the hinges to the edge of the door rather than by recessing them, you will have the necessary clearance to guarantee easy opening.

A bifold kit usually includes the track, top brackets, bottom pivots, hinges and all the fastenings. The instructions enclosed must be read before beginning the project.
How bifolds work? The two outer edges of the hinged pair slide together along the track. Well, are you interested to install it at your home?

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