Maximizing Your Living Space

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Look to contemporary (modern) décor to maximize space.
TORLYS Uniclic® Cork flooring, with its sensuous texture, can warm up a
modern interior, preventing it from looking stark.

(NC)—Whether we live in a 2,800-square-foot, two-storey
in the suburbs or an urban 900 square-foot condo, we all look to
maximize our living space — if not physically, at least visually.

Space gives us a sense of freedom. It helps us relax and
feel good about life! Space helps us stay organized and feel in
control. It reduces our stress level.

But the reality is, few of us can afford the space we
need for all of our work, kids, pets, and "stuff" that we collect
through everyday living. Fortunately, with a little creativity and a
few interior design tricks, we can at least create "visual" space. Here
are three ways to do it:

Look to contemporary (modern) décor to maximize space.
This clean and simple décor creates an open, airy feeling. It utilizes
creative storage to give us a clutter-free environment.

Select a light monochromatic colour scheme. Contrasting
or added colours can draw visual lines in a room, dividing it into
small sections. Tones of one colour will create openness and flow.

Make the most of your flooring. Hard-surface flooring
has a smooth texture. In a blonde or light-stain finish it can blend
into your wall and disguise where the floor ends and the wall begins,
increasing the sense of space.

Hardwood or laminate is a good choice. Make sure the
planks are long and show off an extended flow of wood grain. Cork
flooring has a multidirectional grain that is perfect for a small space
when you want to avoid the lines created by wood flooring planks.

Linoleum is coming back — another multidirectional
flooring option that is seamless when laid. The effect is smooth and
flowing, once again creating visual space.

All of these flooring options are available as
engineered "floating floors" that can be installed easily by
homeowners, even in the basement or on a condo's cement floor. The best
system is the Uniclic floor — a unique joint system. Planks and tiles
simply click together without glue, nails or complicated strapping. I
recently installed Uniclic® Cork floors from one of Canada's most
innovative flooring companies, TORLYS (www.torlys.com), in my own home.
They come with a 25-year warranty, and when it's time to redecorate,
you can simply lift and reinstall the floor in another room!

- News Canada

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