A-Z of decorating an ‘L’-shaped room
WMost Indian homes have the concept of the pooja room or a shrine like place of worship within the house. Most modern homes do not have the provision for this and you can use the room layout to get the right kind of place of worship. Cordon off the lower part of the L and keep the images of your deity there to pray in peace. e are all too concerned about what to put in our rooms; did you ever bother about what shape your room is before you started decorating? For example if you have an l shaped room then you are lucky because it is the most versatile shape for any purpose. If you can decorate your room according to layout then it will conserve space which is scarce these days. Here are some of things that can be done with a L-shaped room.
1 Drawing cum dinning space:
The room shape we are discussing is the classic shape to make a dinning cum drawing room comfortably. Most homes these days do not have a separate dinning room like old times. What they have instead is a all purpose hall. If that hall is in L-shape then you can easily cordon off the lower end of the L as the dinning space. It offers the seclusion needed when people come over and you are eating.
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The shape of your room can make it an advantageous living room if you like to entertain. You can covert the angled out ‘L’ as the parlour where you display your collection of liqueur. You can easily hide it off when you have ‘serious’ guests. Use these home decorating ideas to to make the best possible use of your L shaped room.
An L shaped room can give you the rare luxury of having a quite reading spot in the privacy of your home. You can convert the lower end of the room to a study where you keep all your bookshelves and a recliner to relax and read.
Bed room with a dressing area:
If your bedroom is in the L shape then too you can put it to good use. So you can convert the angled out are into a dressing room. Put a wooden or cane partition and decorate with a full length mirror so that you can dress to your best here.
A 3 Pooja room: 4 Attached study:
s a form of exercise, swimming remains one of the most fun and enjoyable activities - not only does it help in weight loss, but it also tones your entire body and keeps your cardiovascular health under check. However, as much as swimming is great for your body, it can spell doom for your hair and skin, due to the presence of chlorine in the water. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can take good care of yourself, while enjoying this aquatic exercise.
Pre-swim care Lather up on the sunscreen Use a hair spray with sunscreen
The more open your pool is; the higher SPF you need. Apply a waterproof sunscreen of 50 SPF or more, 15 minutes before you step into the pool make sure to cover all exposed areas of your body, including your back, neck, and legs. In case you intend to spend more than three hours in the pool, reapply it whilst you take a break.
Take a cool shower
This will close up your skin pores and an already wet surface will absorb less of the chlorine water in the pool. For hair, you can also apply a leave-in conditioner before you enter the pool. On another note, showering before a swim will also help keep the pool clean for you and the others. Invest in good quality swimming
caps/goggles
While most pools make it compulsory to wear protective gear before you step into the pool, make sure to buy yours from a reputed brand. Both the cap and the goggles should fit you well and not be loose, thus making it easier for chlorine water to find its way in.
This one will go a long way in protecting your tresses, which, despite the head covering, can be subjected to the harsh rays of the sun. For best results, use it all over your hair before you comb or brush, 15 minutes before you step inside the pool.
Oil up
Oiling your body and hair will form a protective coating and you will absorb less of the chlorine water. You do not have to invest in any fancy product for this, just your regular coconut oil (preferably cold-pressed) will do the trick.
Keep yourself hydrated
Dehydrated skin can manifest itself as dry, itchy, and flaky; this can further be aggravated by the harsh chlorine water. Make sure you keep sipping on the water before you step into the pool, or whenever you take a break. You can also try herbal/green teas for their antioxidant properties.
6 5 Kids play area:
Kids dirty their room by scattering toys and anything else that they can find. So what can you do to restore some semblance of order? Mark off the angular lower end of the room as the play area and let them keep their mess restricted to that place. This way they will not leave their droppings on the bed or your other furniture in the room.