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Monday, October 30th, 2017
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Now more than ever, art is within everyone’s reach. The Internet has made it possible to own the loveliest pieces with just a single mouse click. But once you have the pieces, do you really know what to do with them? Or are you – just like countless others – wondering where to place these beauties?
Gallery Wall
If you want to create a professional-looking gallery wall, be sure to know how to make a statement. This is your chance to put a message across. Mix photographs and paintings. Use black and white pieces together with colored ones.
Don’t forget to have fun while you’re doing this special wall. Be sure to plan the layouts. To do this, you can begin by putting the artworks on the floor and arranging them. Use painter’s tape to create an outline on your intended gallery wall. This blue tape will also help you visualize.
If you’re still uncertain, you can always begin with one or two anchor pieces. Place these at the center of the wall then slowly build from there. Keep in mind that every piece of art has to be seen at eye level.
Don’t forget about placement more so when you’re designing over a piece of furniture such as a sofa or a credenza that is going to be placed against the wall.
Establish a Color Scheme
In showcasing art, you will also need to consider the different kinds of shades that you will use. Will you be highlighting a pretty colorful display or will you show a simpler palette?
Specify your color palette from the outset.
Create a Story
An art gallery wall is also an opportunity to not only document what art you prefer but also a chance to tell a certain story of your experiences and travels. Include photographs of your recent or past trips or artworks that you collected as you traveled.
Frame Your Art
The gallery wall is not all about showing the world your art. It is also a wall that will show just how well you thought this project through. For instance, what sort of art or picture frames should go with your chosen art pieces?
Find unique frames that have the power to draw the eyes towards the art pieces. Look for something that has an Old World vibe if you have embraced the traditional look. If you’re a contemporary homeowner, then there are always frames that come with straight, non-busy lines.
It’s Not Always Aligned
It is wrong to think that gallery walls are supposed to be lined with framed art in straight lines. This may be the ideal setup for most people but for someone who wants to show that he or she is different, there are many other ways to display artwork.
For a less formal gallery, you can have the pieces hang at the left or right side of the center instead of the usual dead center. It also pays to mix up the pieces. You can have paintings mixed up with sketches or photographs with mosaics.
Let Yourself Go
At least your creative side, that is. Remember that creating a gallery wall is also art in itself. Since there is no single formula that points to a great display that will surely be appreciated, you can go ahead and experiment.
Just jump in and let go.
The Don’ts
If you have learned the do’s of hanging wall art, there are also some things that you need to veer away from –
Hanging art takes time but, don’t worry, you will soon enjoy the fruits of your hard work and enjoy a vision that everyone will also appreciate.
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Monday, March 20th, 2017
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Any property – whether it is a luxury spot or a small apartment – will only turn into a home the moment you personalize it. There are only a few things that could personalize a home. One of the easiest elements that you can use is art.
When Buying Art
When you are about to invest in art, it is important that you have a clear vision and lots of free time. At times, all you even need is a steady finger and a click or two to find some choices on the Internet. The savviest web surfers are able to find great art throughout different ages in just a few minutes.
Reaching out digitally is now an acceptable means of buying and even selling art. Digital expansion has brought people to various places with just a few clicks and it makes the search a lot more bearable.
Check the sellers of art as they can range from the brick and mortar auction houses while others simply thrive on the web. See our own collection of the finest artworks here..
Online art scouting is a wide-angled approach to bridging what used to be a wide gap between the sellers and the buyers. There are now online sites for museums and galleries that sell the real deal. Now, you can see artworks ranging from a hundred dollars to as much as $1,000,000.
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Mingling Art
It helps to make art pop if you learn to mingle it with other design elements such as furniture and accents. Art could also be fashion-centered and jewelry-inspired. It does not have to come from expensive auctions or renowned galleries.
Art can be your choice of sculpture, painting, drawing and just about any artistic medium. A water feature can also be considered art as is a carefully woven area rug. Fashion-wise, it can even be that inch of tattoo on anyone’s left shoulder.
Since you will inevitably mix art with other design elements, it pays that you prepare intellectually. It is not sufficient that you are a lover of art, you need to be able to understand it to a level that you will be respected when you go to the market and start scouring for a lovely piece.
Another awesome way to mix art is to fuse antique with modern works. You could be surrounded with your family heirlooms so a great way to link them to the present day is to find contemporary pieces that harmonize.
If you are brave enough, you can even clash paintings with furniture. An example of this is when you place a colorful painting atop an antique-looking credenza.
Think of Scale
This single thing can make or break your home. So consider the scale of the artwork that you are going to buy. A huge white wall can easily accommodate any artwork, even big ones, but make sure that the art piece will not gulp down the entire room. Find pieces that are 30-120cm only if you want to play it safe.
Trust Your Gut Feel
If you love an artwork, then buy it. There shouldn’t be anything that could stop you. You will always be able to find a wall that will accommodate your newly-bought artwork.
Art should always be a personal choice and should not be driven by themes or what other people in your home insist. Art is to be seen every day so you have to make the right choice from the outset.
Follow what your heart tells you. This may seem like cheesy advice but this is the rule to being happy with your chosen artwork for a long time.
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
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Do you believe that art can add a different level of sophistication to your surroundings? The mere presence of artworks can steer one’s intellect and reflect emotion. Artwork – as long as it is used correctly- can also help define space. Since art can do so much to beautify your home and it even has the power to make or break the theme, then why not invest in this crucial design element?
A huge blank wall in any home can make the place look lifeless and dull. Some end up displaying, on default, their family photographs. Paintings, though, can offer a lot more than visual entertainment.
Select Art First
One of the common mistakes that people do is to put art in their least prioritized design elements. In fact, for many, it is just an afterthought. This can have tragic consequences, at least, aesthetically. Understand that artwork is a lot more than a piece that you hang on the wall. It can be the story that will anchor the rest of your furnishings and accessories. It can also be the factor that can help you decide on the eventual materials and color palettes for your home.
Remember that the use of wall art means you are stating a message – your message. You are also invoking feelings so you need to decide what is going to be depicted on your piece of art.
Study the Canvass
Prior to buying a piece of art, you need to consider its purpose. Will it be placed in a room where events and celebrations will be held often? Or is this a place where you intend to relax and find quiet contentment? You also need to know where it will be placed as well as the lighting conditions there.
Learn to Match
When you are out to design something for your home, then you have to define your lifestyle as well as personality with your design elements. This may not be an easy task but you are not without guidance. The process of picking wall art means you know how to define these things and harmonize the artwork with the rest of furnishings.
So, are you ready to define your theme? Would you embrace classic, casual, contemporary or modern?
Consider the Room Color, Size and Other Such Elements
For your room size, be sure to inspect how much space you can work on. Would you want a large wall to be filled with paintings such as in art galleries? Doing so will render a bold statement or a higher amount of attention. If you’re not ready to be dramatic or bold, then choose a smaller wall with a limited number of artwork.
You also have to learn color psychology as hues can affect the feelings, mood and even the health of people. Learning about the psychology of colors can also be applied in picking art.
Measure also the dimension of the wall where you intend to hang the artworks. You’ll have a better idea on the amount of space that you can actually use once you do this. Use your imagination on how the piece of art will eventually look in your home.
The artistic details all around this wooden bed makes it a more interesting bedroom piece to look at.
No Hard and Fast Rules
There are no rules set on stone when it comes to picking art. Whether or not the piece has potential to increase in value, you have to buy one that you already love. Don’t let the theme or a friend dictate which is art and which is not.
You must also be open to various media. Art doesn’t automatically mean painting. It can also be a piece of sculpture, even a lovely piece of furniture.
Lastly, go out there and explore on all the possible art pieces that you can use. Local artists might provide the piece that you’ve been looking for. Be open to art possibilities.
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Monday, November 7th, 2016
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Home decoration should be a fun, continuous process. There’s painting, hanging the artwork, choosing and using the right accessories, even investing in the right furniture, and it’s important to remember that every area is covered. Walls will always be an important part of the design process and every home has that one wall that needs to be dressed up.
Your problem wall could be one that is partially covered or it could be a strange-looking part of your home. Homeowners sometimes don’t see huge, blank walls, rather, a clean slate that they can dress up. Some see it as something that’s intimidating.
What’s great is that there are so many awesome ideas that will match your taste. Here are some of these unique ideas –
Stripes on Accent Wall
If you want an easy fix on that blank wall, then consider having it painted or wallpapered in stripes. This can be a great DIY task that will totally transform the visual aura of a room. You can actually do this project in just one weekend. Pick colors that will match the rest of the design then you can either go horizontally or vertically – the choice is yours to make.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (or Walls)
If you are going to dress up a blank wall, then it is probable that that wall is also windowless. Dreaming for some light in that room means you should know how to effectively use mirrors. A choice that you can make is to cover the whole wall with a flat mirror. You could also section off a portion to create the illusion of a window.
Hanging a variety of mirrors is one way to change the look in any room. Remember that adding a mirror or a set of mirrors won’t just change the overall décor but would also give additional light.
An Artistic Gallery Wall
If you have a lot of photos or artwork to display, then that empty wall is the perfect gallery. Turn the wall into a decorative element by creating an array of art. Stylize your gallery by picking frames and photos that coincide with your chosen theme.
Mix up, invent, create. Always plan the stuff that you would hang on your mini gallery so you won’t create any permanent error.
Passion for Wall Murals
Next to the instant art gallery is that chic wall mural. This is yet another way to show some art in your home. There are two choices for wall murals – first, there are the custom wall mural decals and the other is the simple paint art project.
Popping Shelves
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Unique shelving is also its own wall art. Use triangle shelves to decorate your walls. To add some drama and character, use some fabric to add color.
Use floating shelves to give you ample storage minus the bulky hardware. Use the ladder effect or use cubby shelves.
Good Ol’ Wallpaper
Wallpapering is both traditional and trendy. Create that trendy accent wall by adding some colorful or metallic wallpaper. There is a wide variety of wallpaper options that could match your current design. Choose from bold colors to neutrals, textured and patterned.
You can even miraculously replicate paint with the use of wallpapers.
The Family Chalkboard Wall
Whether there are children in the family or not, nothing beats that good old chalkboard wall. Just use a few coast of paint (use the chalkboard type) to make one wall stand out from the rest. Use this wall to post important messages to family members, greet birthday celebrators, or to play.
A more artistic solution to decorate your wall is to stencil your fave design or quote. Display your collections and you have just added the right character to the room.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
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The Fashion Week is an event when designers, models, bloggers and celebrities all gather and brave the freezing temperatures of New York just to attend the famed fashion event. This is no longer an event solely for the fashion circle but also a happening that affects many other industries.
Designers now cross over to the world of interior and furniture design. The likes of Paul Smith and Diane Von Furstenburg have fashion and home collections to be proud of. They are no longer just artists that fill the runway shows but artisans in their own right.
The interior design industry welcomes these artists with wide, open arms. There is so much anticipation as there is an ever-increasing media pattern that focuses on design visibility.
Fusion of Art and Interior Design
One can find a perfect marriage in fashion and art. Fashion icons Mary Ping, Susa Cianciolo and Eckhaus Latta are featured in runway shows as well as the MoMa or Museum of Modern Art. Theirs are art forms that have outgrown the usual glitz and glamour offered by the klieg lights of the runways and are now being featured in spaces that serious art lovers go to.
There is a very thin line between vintage and contemporary design in these artists’ works as all art forms merge and interplay. So, yes, it’s not all about wardrobe anymore but how to carry over their creations from the runway to the different homes that they can dress up.
Fashion and interior design are forever interlocked. Decades ago, there was a determined degree of separation between the two. This was evident when, a few years back, Philippe Starck collaborated with a famous Italian cashmere company. Missoni also began building hotels just as Zac Posen began to design interiors for 16w21 condos.
The trend, these days, is leaning towards throwbacks. Decorative fabrics are hot as are fashionable pieces during the 18th century. There are practices and principles of design that are in play, too, during furniture creation. Just like an ensemble of clothing, the determination of a focal point, harmony, and creating silhouettes are practices in the interior design industry that are not foreign to fashion designers.
Interior designers, in fact, should work like fashion designers. Materials have to be carefully chosen, experimented on at times, and then designed to a piece that is so inspirational that you could read a story just by looking at the design.
There is a reason why fashion designers are no longer interested in just supermodels and clothing. They are, in essence, spreading their wings to the call of clients and other industries (e.g. the hotel industry). Jean-Paul Gaultier understood this when he collaborated with Roche Bobois, maker of contemporary furniture.
Every fashion collection produces different interpretations in interior design. The blue and white sailor stripes are quite famous in both worlds. These are increasingly becoming the sexiest color on furniture, too.
Fashion designers think hard and are constantly looking for inspiration when designing their pieces. Such is also the case when they move to the world of interior design. On the latter, they dress up furniture and homes. Drawings of dresses now become drafts for furnishings.
There are also some fashion designers who are coming up with their limited edition of furniture line. The pieces range from wine racks, to console tables, even cushions and lampshades. There are just too many pieces to gape at.
Fashion is loved in many parts of the world. Civilized people rarely thrive without it which is why carrying it over to another artistic industry is just right. Fashion is a lot more than just a piece of clothing. These days, it can be that winding staircase in your friend’s home or that next furniture collection that you’re going to invest in.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
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Art lovers know the meaning of beauty yet artists know the subject even a lot more. To the latter, art is not all about paintings or photographs, it could cross all the way to the world of interior design. Let the artist in you be unleashed. Go ahead and buy the stuff that you love. You can then plan the design of your home around the art pieces that you bring in.
Home Design Supporting Art
There are various ways that you can have your art pieces framed using furniture and other design elements. First, you have to learn to repeat color and lines. For instance, you can use black and white images to echo the blacks and whites on the accessories and furniture pieces. There could be bright-colored accents in the room but the artworks would still be the ones that would stand out.
The repetition of color on your art will increase its impact in any space. Green pillows on the bed can be based on the greens that are seen on the artwork hung on the bedroom walls. Without these pillows, the art pieces will have a more difficult time balancing the visual interest that is being created in that room.
Lines can be repeated as the dining table mimics the curves and central color of the main painting used. Floral displays can add more colors to the space.
Color needs to be balanced which is why an art piece that has a lot of black on it should be balanced by something bright like red or orange. Such is also the case with the black leather sofa which has to be balanced by a red pillow or two.
Carrying color balance throughout the furnishings extends the painting’s influence.
Using multiple artworks created by the same artist or that have the same styles can also up the visual impact. A huge painting can be hung right above the fireplace, one that would contrast the strong vertical and horizontal lines on this architectural structure. The lines as well as the colors harmonize then draw the eyes towards the center of the room (right where the fireplace is), then throughout. All together, they create a stronger look that is difficult to achieve individually.
The placement of furniture can also improve the way art is presented inside a room. Paintings would look great on a blank wall but the way a bench is placed right below the underlines of an interesting painting should emphasize the art some more.
It would also help to hang mirrors strategically on the ceiling and walls. Make sure that the hallway shows repeated paintings because of mirror placement. This is a dramatic way of making paintings look weird but in a great kind of way.
Supporting art sometimes requires restraint. A piece of art right behind a sofa is inviting the visitor to look beyond the furniture and appreciate what’s at the back. Make sure that the wall color and the lampshades, as well as the rug come in a monochromatic palette. This means that the eyes will always rest on the art piece and the furniture.
If you happen to have an art piece that has a splash of interesting color on it, then make sure that you repeat that color on the walls of the adjacent rooms. This will create a greater impact that merely having accessories placed all over the same room.
Don’t stick to one color because no artist would do that. Go beyond your comfort zone in terms of your color palette. Hang a painting then make sure to use all the colors that you could find on that art piece on the design elements. The rug can pick up from the base color while the accessories could find inspiration on the colors used on the subject.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
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How many times have you marveled at a beautiful architectural detail? This could be from elegant chapels or rustic museums, or it could be from a colleague’s home; no matter where you saw that architectural detail, it left you with an awe-inspiring vision that’s hard to ignore.
The most common architectural details that you notice are ceiling beams, custom cabinetry, wall paneling, arched doorways and mantels. Any home that has one or more of these architectural details look instantly grand yet amazingly cozy at the same time.
The most beautiful architectural elements are interesting as well as beautiful to look at. Instead of going through labor-intensive interior design projects, why not try to achieve these architectural changes first?
Hang Draperies High, Very High
Don’t call that painter just yet. One way to literally change the look of your home is just to hang draperies way, way up. Hang the drapery rods high above the windows, right below the ceiling line. This should immediately draw the eyes towards the upper part of your home; doing this will render windows that are seemingly grander.
Window Casings Before Crown Molding
If you have rooms that do not have casings or those moldings all around the windows, then make sure to have them made. Prioritize these window casings over crown moldings. The latter are great but it won’t solve every design problem that you are craving to solve. Crown molding may be the go-to solution of most homeowners but this shouldn’t be so. If these casings are non-existent in your home, then it’s time for an upgrade. Remember that the windows fall just on your line of vision so it is a crucial part of your living space more than the ceiling line.
Home depots can help you with the sawing and precise measurements. One alternative is to have a professional do the work for you.
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Install a Faux Wainscot
This is a method that gives a plain wall a tad of visual interest. Measure then choose a flat, chair rail molding. Apply this at about a third of the wall from off the floor. You can then proceed to paint the rail molding using the same color as the top or bottom part of the wall. Use a contrasting color at the opposing top or bottom.
Don’t make this look like an amateur’s work, though. Just keep the design simple and make sure to begin with a small room such as the hallway or the dining room. Use any neutral color palette. Don’t make the mistake that others make by picking a color that’s too bright.
Hang Wall Art
Using simple frames around artworks or photos offers the kind of visual interest that is often seen on doorways as well as windows. Amp your wall art by creating interesting groupings on huge walls. Mix and match different frame styles but make sure that they coincide with the theme that you chose whether that’s traditional, ornate or modern.
Use Faux Brick Panels
What could be more fun than architectural brick panels? You would do well to have them in your home. There are faux versions that are now being sold in the market, which means, you can now convince your visitors that you have installed brick panels in your home. Apply a coat of paint to make the brick look more convincing. Installing these panels on a single wall can take about one hour plus the needed paint time.
‘Hope these tips in adding architectural details to your home were of help. Again, always keep your designs simple so that you would do less cutting, painting, and finishing.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016
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When you are out to choose a theme for your home, there are many styles that you could get confused over. There are period styles that could fit nicely to the interiors of the smallest apartments like Mission styling, Georgian, Art Deco, Minimalist and Retro deco. You could begin looking at these time-tested styles so that there won’t be regret in the end.
Go Georgian
If you would like to try the Georgian theme, you should look into colors that are muted such as off-whites and grays, browns, blues and olive green. Be sure to add gilding in your style. Don’t stop there – decorative molding is also a huge part of this design.
Use window treatments such as swags, drapes and tie-backs. Make good use of upholstered items for both furnishings and decorative items. The perfect backdrop would be white or cream which would depict flower arrangement or a serene pastoral scene.
Georgian furnishings include French repro, winged chairs, and roll-top office desks. Use Chippendale or Hepplewhite furniture styles as they are also appropriate.
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The Art That Is Mission
Mission style is also referred to as the Arts and Crafts style. This was a defiant style from the ornate Victorian concept. This was and is the right apartment look as it is comfortable and uncluttered.
Mission gets its inspiration from nature, therefore, it displays a monochromatic earth tone. Walls could be brown, tan, moss, or ochre. Cream is a common accent. The doors are almost always made of natural wood, a great way to be abreast with the period.
Stained glass is also a necessary décor, with stained glass lamps taking center stage.
Beautiful, Lustrous Art Deco
Art Deco is a theme that was embraced during the 1920s till the 1930s. It’s composed of simple, clean lines. Other events that could be included as inspirations to this style are jazz music, inventions, skyscrapers and discoveries.
Since this is art, go and paint your walls with colors that contrast the woodwork. Use muted gray with turquoise, bright green or deep blue. Don’t forget to bring a little black to this look. Use it on either the accessories or the furnishings.
Mirrors and chrome pieces are great accessories.
Awesome Retro
If you were born in the 60s or 70s, you know what wonderful years those have been. Retro is a theme that’s applicable to you if you love the richness of brown and other deep tones. Use prints and wall treatments along with geometric designs.
The Scandinavian furniture pieces will also look great in this theme.
Minimalism Means Green
If you choose a minimalist theme, then you are one person who loves the uncluttered look. This style asks you to keep everything simple, from the lines, to the furnishings to the accessories. Furniture must be constructed with materials like chrome, natural wood, glass or stainless steel. These materials offer an ultra-modern look which is why they are at the top of the list.
The Functional Layout
Sometimes, all it takes for a homeowner to decide on which style to choose is knowing what layout would be most functional for his or her home. Interior design, after all, starts with the functional layout. Figure out which one is most functional for your house structure. This is also dependent on your lifestyle, how much budget you are willing to shell out and living needs.
Keep in mind that there is no one ideal layout that’s applicable to every person on the planet.
If you are still unsure about which theme to use in your home, then look through interior design magazines or sit down and speak with an interior designer.
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Monday, August 29th, 2016
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If you ever stayed or lived in an apartment where you weren’t allowed to paint walls, then you do understand how difficult it can get to become creative. You could only dream of personality and warmth for the room because a painting job simply can’t happen.
If you’re faced with this dilemma, then you have to think of creative ways to cover the walls. Sure, decorating minus paint can be a real challenge but you should not default straightaway to sterile, cold colors like white or beige. Never allow the no-paint rule to make your home look pale or stark.
Here are some tips that can help you decorate the walls with style –
Wall Graphics
These are fantastic things that can aid in your customization of the walls. They are quite easy to apply and remove. No matter what your style is, you will find that wall graphics can make plain walls appear seemingly intricately painted. You can also create the look of a mural.
The great news about wall graphics is that they are not just limited to bare walls in living rooms. You can also spruce up your kitchen cabinets or make the lampshade more exciting. This means that you can use wall graphics if your taste is contemporary, country, or practically anything else. You can even use them if you love everything that’s Zen.
Wall graphics are also available as blackboards which are quite in these days especially inside kitchens.
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Temp Wallpaper
This is also referred to as the peelable or strippable wallpaper. It is a decorative accent that works pretty much like the usual wallpaper but the only difference is that it peels away easily and it won’t even leave any residue.
Temporary wallpaper is available in DIY shops and stores and home depots. It is also available in paint shops and online sites. The downside is that they are a bit more expensive. You have to pay about $100 for every eight foot tall, 25-inch width of temporary wallpaper. You can cut down on the cost if you use this wallpaper on an accent wall instead of covering the entire room.
Peel and Stick Tiles
Adding a temporary color to the kitchen is as easy as buying peel and stick tiles. Do this if you’re tired of your kitchen’s current backsplash. These tiles are available in many colors and styles. You can buy them from home improvement shops.
Use scissors or a utility knife to cut them up. They can be easily cleaned using a soft cloth. They also peel off easily and don’t leave any residue once you decide to redecorate or move out.
Curtains
Having curtains doesn’t automatically mean that there should be a window behind it. Use an ordinary curtain rod and attach it to the wall right near the ceiling. Hang the coolest fabric that you can find, the type that reaches down to the floor to achieve an illusion of height.
Fabric
There are two options for fabric – this can be stretched right over the wall or it can be secured using small nails or thumbtacks. You can also buy foam boards that are as high as the walls. Have them covered with fabric then attach the boards onto the walls.
Whichever you end up choosing, adding splashes of colors on the walls is easy without you altering anything permanently.
Hang Art (Whether Yours or Another’s)
It’s time to get creative. Invest in huge canvasses then paint! You can also buy inexpensive pictures from stores and make a collage. This is a surefire way to decorate the walls and make them look unique. Hang the heavier artworks on a stud and not directly on the drywall.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
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When you are out to design a loft in your home, it is essential to consider the history and character of the space. Back in the day, lofts were made solely for warehouses and factories. These days, loft is a space that is considered essential in some people who observe an urban way of life. More than being a traditional form of architecture, it is now a way of coping with modern lifestyles.
Loft living may sound contemporary but when you have the dilemma of having one spacious room and unique features such as support columns and exposed pipes, you would realize that designing a loft can be a tad more challenging.
Here are 8 awesome tips on how you can turn your cold, unfeeling loft into a welcoming, cozy space –
Define the Space
Begin by walking around your loft and finding the most suitable spot for your living, dining and sleeping areas. Make your decision based on where the bathroom and kitchen are located. See also how the windows are situated so that you can define the rooms according to their window requirements.
Take note that the living area must have a good view where the sofa is placed at a spot where you will have a great view of the city lights. The bedroom must also be placed at an area where the morning sun doesn’t hit.
Create a sketch of your floor plan the moment you make up your mind regarding the placement of rooms.
Create a Perceivable Division
Loft living requires that the kitchen, living, dining, bathroom spaces all share the same floor and could even be visually seen all at once at a given time.
Furniture can be used to visually divide the space. There are many other tricks to learn. Having a raised platform is another technique.
There are also room dividers and screens which can be used to divide space while giving your loft an accessorized look. Hanging fabric screens high up on the ceiling is also a makeshift divider that you can use.
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Pick a Style
Most lofts are great settings for contemporary design. These come with smooth, sleek lines and surfaces which can be effectively combined with wood, stone, glass, steel, and other natural materials to render a modern look.
Bring in a few potted plants and vases of flowers to soften the modern look.
Warm Up the Floor
While concrete or hardwood floors may look fabulous, they aren’t that fantastic during the coldest months. So go ahead and warm up the flooring with colorful area rugs which can also serve as dividers for your different living areas.
Install Correct Lighting
Setting up the lighting can be a challenge especially when you have to do it in a loft. Hang pendant lights where vertical space will allow it while lamps and wall sconces would do for the entire space.
Dress Up the Windows
If you have large windows and have a good view of the city lights during the evening, this can become a nuisance in the morning when you would need relief from the bright sun and if you would like to spend some private moments.
Shop for fabric panels that will provide the essential coverage; other good choices include shutters and blinds. The latter can be opened wide should you decide to bask in the morning light and closed when you want to take a snooze during the day.
Stunning Wall Art
You can also beautify your loft by setting up one wall as an art gallery. Hang your lovely snapshots or artworks for everyone to enjoy.
Balance History and Modernity
Create a perfect blend of different timelines by fusing elegant furnishings, lighting and architectural features. While the beams and conduits are all exposed, find glory in them.
Everything in your loft should be balanced and pleasant.
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