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When starting any diy project you must always ensure that all your markings and measurements are accurate if you do not then you could be heading for distress further down your project, whether it be a diy door frame or a diy conservatory, you must always ensure that all your measurements are right and if need be get someone to double check them for you.

There are many different ways that you can measure within your diy project these include, a T-square, a straight edge ruler, spirit levels and the usual measuring tape, but always ensure that you get the measurements right to avoid shocks further down in your diy project.

Once you have got the right measurements for your diy project you need to get the tools of the trade, for drilling you are most likely going to be using a cordless drill because the other options such as a hand drill and pillar

drills are inconvenient for home improvement diy projects, now if using the drill you have to consider what drill piece that you need, are you just making a straight forward hole to place a screw or nail into or do you need a larger hole, there are a large range of drill pieces which include, the usual twist and dowel bit, flat bit, forstner bit among many others, so make sure you get the right piece for your drill, even question at the local diy centre for advice if you need it.

You will also need a screw driver the most usual type of screw drivers are the slot screwdriver and the Phillips screwdriver although there are many others these are the most common to be used within your diy project so ensure that you have them to hand. You could also consider saving time by using a cordless screwdriver, but please be aware if the screw that you are putting in is of not high quality this may ruin the screw and you may need to start again.

Next tool to consider is the saw, are you going to be cutting if so you will need to get the right saw for the diy project, but you are not always going to be just cutting wood, so you may need to invest if not already obtained in a power tool such as a circular saw or a jigsaw to make the cutting of materials a lot simpler to do.

Remember when using power tools your safety and the safety of those around you comes first so always use ppe and if you do not feel comfortable using the tool do not use it as it could cause you a lot of hurt in the long run.

Now are you going to be using a lot of wood in your diy project, what if this wood is not pre smoothed down, are you going to take the long method of using sand paper to smooth out the wood or will you use a electric sander to quicken up the project for you, with electric portable sanders you will get usually a stick on sanding strip so with a large diy project remember to stock up on these as they will wear down and will need replacing, if you are going to be using an electric sander remember to be aware that these electric tools firstly are perilous so wear ppe and secondly they will vibrate a lot so do not use them continuously or you will end up with a lot of aches and pains in your hands and arms.

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Professional interior designers are expertly trained in the use of lighting features to make breathtaking results. In this four-part series which I call “Colour Me Brightly: Understanding Light in Interior Design,” I draw on my experience in London’s interior design community to clarify this fascinating subject. This third article talks about how to make patterns using opaque materials.

The second way for an interior designer to make light-based patterns involves opaque surfaces, which reflect light back into a room. This pattern creation process is more sophisticated and can be fine-tuned for stunning interior design effects. Light portrayals impact how we know a surface and its texture. For example, the “standard” technique often seen in London residences simply involves casting a gentle play of light across a wall. The light brushes the fittings, causing the wall to appear even, flat and two-dimensional. Some top London Interior Designers know that their clients crave more drama and stylistic nuance. In such cases, placing lightwell fillings very close to the wall and angling them downwards can be really striking. Using this technique, interior design consultancies can transform the previous gentle wave into an enunciated designer style, as the photons shave the surface and build to form sturdy optical patterns, including top-level arcs and dramatic textures. A sharper, more laser-like focus will only make the pattern more conspicuous – recreating a look that is well loved in many trendy London nightclubs.

The direct counterpoint to this interior design technique involves the use of close-offset uplighting. With this approach, floor-level filaments cause the eye to go up vertical columns of light which dance across the wall to form puddles of dappled reflected light on the ceiling. Professional London interior designers often work alongside colour consultants to make sure that the result has practical relevance as well as aesthetic appeal. In particular, some newer London residences often have uncomfortably low ceilings. Interior designers can use this lighting approach to draw attention to the vertical plane of the wall, thereby counterbalancing the hemmed-in feel of the low ceiling.

In the next and final article in this series called “Colour Me Brightly!” I will end by revealing some top lighting tips from London’s interior design community.