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06.11.2023 - 08:43 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
Today’s home design trends often place an emphasis on the front entrance to elevate the overall house design. It’s a no-brainer that entry doors play a pivotal role here, being the first element that guests see when visiting your house.
Among the myriad of door designs available, the double door stands out, offering homeowners a blend of aesthetic appeal and practicality. Whether you’re considering double front doors for a new home, or upgrading your current entrance, understanding all the options is a vital part of this renovation project.
As their name suggests, exterior double doors are a set of two doors that swing open from the centre, offering a spacious entryway compared to their single-door counterparts. Historically, these doors have adorned the entrances of grand estates, symbolising both luxury and a warm invitation.
In modern times, the appeal of double entry doors extends beyond just aesthetics. They present practical advantages that cater to contemporary living, offering a spacious entrance that often complements the overall house design in modern and traditional homes.
From an architectural standpoint, double doors offer a sense of balance and symmetry, often becoming the focal point of a home’s facade. Their design can range from sleek and modern to intricately detailed, reflecting the homeowner’s personal style and the architectural theme of the residence.
When it comes to double-door designs, there are several styles homeowners can go with to match their property and personal preferences:
Choosing the right material for your double door is crucial. It not only determines the door’s appearance but also its durability, maintenance requirements, and energy efficiency. Here’s a closer look at the most popular
21 of the Best Houseplants for Bright Light
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In the verdant world of gardening and outdoor living, British Garden Centre vouchers become a key to unlocking a treasure trove of possibilities. As you hold these vouchers in your hands, you're not just carrying monetary value; you're entering a realm where blooms, foliage, and tranquility converge. Let's explore the myriad ways you can turn these vouchers into a flourishing experience.
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Watering Christmas cactus correctly is essential for maintaining your plant’s health and preserving its beautiful appearance.
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a low maintenance houseplant and a popular holiday gift beloved for its stunning blooms. Christmas cacti naturally flower following the rainy season in their native habitat, but we can trick our indoor plants to bloom by altering their growing environment. By adjusting temperatures and limiting the amount of light your Christmas cactus receives, you can encourage plants to bloom. And once you know how to make a Christmas cactus bloom, you can coax it into flowering at different times of the year.
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It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of unprecedented drought, water restrictions, and soaring temperatures—but we gardeners are not powerless. With careful planning we can create beautiful, drought-resilient gardens that thrive no matter what the weather may bring. And by applying water-conservation techniques in our backyards, we not only lessen our dependency on supplemental water but also help to preserve and protect natural waterways downstream.
Moving Day is stressful on everyone, including your houseplants! And if you’re like us, you’re probably emotionally attached to many of them. Maybe you received them for a special occasion, or your Gram gave it to you years ago. Or perhaps you nurtured a plant from a single cutting, and now it’s a huge, lush specimen. But in order to survive a move successfully, your plants are going to need a little TLC. “Obviously, in nature, plants aren’t moving around, so any change is stressful,” says Justin Hancock, horticulturalist with Costa Farms. “But you can take a few steps to help prepare them for the trip.”