Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2023

Attractive ways to add privacy to your home A s larger houses occupy smaller lots and the demand for outdoor living areas grow, privacy is at a premium. It’s not just about prying eyes invading your space, you may want to shield your own view and block out noise, create privacy and add graphic impact and chic separation. A decorative screen is a sculptural piece which you can style in a truly personal way. There are many graphic styles and concepts to choose from for interiors and exteriors so think about which style would best suit the look and feel of your home. Be clear about what you are trying to screen - is it just visual or is it acoustic as well to help reduce noise? Today's material options and styles are many, and seeing modern architectural materials meeting with traditional concepts is nothing short of amazing. Contemporary materials can include: MDF - which is a compressed wood, timber and glue product sold in varying sheet thickness. MDF can be laser cut quickly and thickly and it is lightweight and very easy to install. This creative wooden material can also be used in cabinetry work and is a fantastic medium for laser cut decorative screens inside the home. Weathered steel can look stunning in residential architecture. It has a few different names, including "CorTen" and "Rusted steel". This beautiful product has been intentionally altered to quicken the rusting effect. If you do use it internally, you must ensure it does not come in contact with water as this will cause rust staining. If you are thinking about using weathered steel externally, ensure the screen can drip into a pond or onto grass or a material that is complemented by rust staining. Plastic and Acrylic - When it comes to these products there is a wide variety of colours, finishes and textures available. Metal screens can be made of any kind of sturdy construction sheeting, including smooth mild steel, patterned stainless steel, copper and powder coated aluminium. All metal forms are readily laser cut and provide the strength required for intricate designs and pattern work.

"My name is Nathan Alexander, owner/operator of Coastwide Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning on the Central Coast. We provide steam cleaning services with a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction." The latest trends in cleaning technology

Our equipment is the very best in truck mount carpet cleaning machinery, coupled with quality chemicals. We strive to provide the highest level of service to ensure the customer is always satisfied, whether it be: carpet steam cleaning; tile and grout high pressure steam cleaning; upholstery steam cleaning; rug steam cleaning; or mattress steam cleaning.

Check out our Facebook page to see our previous work, 5-star reviews or to make a booking.

You may also call Nathan on 0406 768 151 for an obligation free quote or to make a booking.

15 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Autumn 2023