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Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine April-May

Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers! For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!

Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers!
For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from
ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!

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modern approaches and is more typically applied to<br />

rustic décor.<br />

A beam ceiling treatment, particularly a stained beam<br />

ceiling, can add a significant amount to your new<br />

custom home budget.<br />

What is a Barrel Vault Ceiling?<br />

A barrel vault ceiling, also known as a tunnel vault or<br />

wagon vault, is not commonly seen in homes, but can<br />

be a very unique architectural feature.<br />

Think of the curved section you'd have if you cut a<br />

barrel vertically into sections - this resembles the curve<br />

of a barrel vault.<br />

These curved ceilings or openings were common in<br />

Roman architecture. But the most famous example<br />

can be found in St. Peter's Basilica, which has a huge<br />

barrel vault spans nearly 90 feet across the nave.<br />

What is a Coffered Ceiling?<br />

A coffered ceiling is best described as, "creating a<br />

raised and indented checkerboard across the ceiling".<br />

A coffered ceiling is usually created by framing a series<br />

of interconnected vertical and horizontal lines across<br />

the ceiling.<br />

The lines are then covered in sheetrock and finished<br />

similar to a normal ceiling.<br />

The individual boxes are then often trimmed with<br />

moulding - layering of which can be wider and thicker<br />

as the price goes up, especially in very high-end estate<br />

homes. Stained coffered ceilings are firmly in the luxury<br />

price point.<br />

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