'Effective house cleaning makes rooms shine in any style' - 22/07/2010

A design expert has highlighted the importance of domestic cleaning when it comes to maintaining the appearance of rooms around the house.

Classical interior designer Thomas Jayne stressed that as long as a room is clean and tidy, it will look good in practically any style.

Writing on the Interior Design blog, he advised homeowners to take a comprehensive and no-nonsense approach to house cleaning.

Mr Jayne said this can be achieved by removing everything from a room once a year, cleaning it thoroughly and giving the room a face lift by coating walls with a fresh lick of paint.

"With an editorial eye and basic maintenance, a well-decorated room can look good for hundreds of years," he said.

"Virtually any space can be made better by cleaning it up, then taking a second look and some rearrangement - this by far is the most economical way to good decoration."

Mr Jayne went on to explain that if homeowners regularly clean out their rooms, they will be able to see more clearly how furniture can be rearranged to improve the look and overall ambience of their living spaces.

Posted by Ivan Rancic