Appliance Energy Saving Tips

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Rory

http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/unmissable-energy-saving-tips-by-appliances-online

Siemens have recently brought out a miracle A+++ fridge; the KG36EAW40. It has the best energy rating on the market right now. Annually it costs you £18 a year to run, compared to a more modest A rated model, which costs you approximately £51. That’s a saving of £33.

Get a frost free freezer

Don’t leave cooking appliances such as your microwave on standby. It wastes approximately 7kW of energy per day – annually that’s a huge £84 per appliance.

An induction hob is the most efficient hob you can get: it’s 90% more efficient than gas or electric, mainly because the hob only heats up when it recognises the pan so no energy is wasted when the pan isn’t present.

Another good tip is to use halogen lighting in your oven as they’re 20% more efficient and 36% brighter than standard light.

The Bosch Logixx WAS32461GB washing machine, which has a function that measures the exact amount of water needed depending on the weight of your wash. It means you won’t waste any extra water or energy to get the load washed. It’ll only cost you £22.68 a year to run, which is minuscule compared to other machines.

Property Adaptations for Dogs

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Rory

Dog bowls integrated into the kitchen island.

modern kitchen design by seattle architect Lauren and Kyle Zerbey

Bone handles in the drawers above the dog bowls, where dog stuff goes.

Seaside whimsy in Centerville, MA eclectic kitchen

eclectic kitchen design by boston kitchen and bath Artisan Kitchens LLC

Make the stairs close together, so smaller steps, which makes it easier for dogs.

Brown Davis Interiors, Inc. contemporary staircase

contemporary staircase design by miami interior designer Brown Davis Interiors

I like the splash of blue on white

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Rory

This idea and these colours could be used for both the kitchen and the coats etc. store area.

Colours wise, it seems to tie in with this property that I feel has a nice coastal look and feel through the materials and colours:

Having the kitchen island a stand out colour:

Interesting, how in this picture the white becomes the stand out item.
– I’m thinking the colour being the lower volume item(s) will work better at Silver Spray.

I must dig out the information I found on kitchen tops that are made from recycled materials.

Wood looks great, but you have to look after it, for it not to slowly not look as good.
I’m not convinced by marble. I’ll have to look at a few.
This kitchen with light grey floors and wooden tops seems to work well: