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Thursday, September 27th, 2018
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Did you ever notice that restaurant lighting always has dimmers? This is not mere coincidence but is actually a design technique that can manipulate how you feel and even think. This illusion and other like visual techniques are used in many other public structures such as commercial buildings and hotels. If you’re ready, we’re now imparting some of the techniques that can create different moods in your home –
Calming Blue in Bedrooms
Perhaps you already know this one. Blue is a popular color that promotes tranquility. This is why it is commonly used in bedrooms. This is also a general color used in wellness centers and spas.
So why does this particular color make you feel relaxed? Just think of the clear blue skies and the blue seas. This hue brings to mind these sceneries so it is impossible to feel aggressive around such sights.
Well-placed Mirrors in Compact Spaces
If you’re thinking that mirrored walls are exclusive to fun houses, well, think again. If you place mirrors at just the right angles, they can create an illusion of space or openness. Mirrors can effectively do this because they have the power to catch light and to reflect this in just the right amounts. Mirrors can also be used as a fake window or as a wall for narrow surfaces.
Tiny homes would do well to use mirrors for added light and space, at least visually that is. You can also place mirrors behind light sources so that they can maximize the illumination.
Black and White for Active Spaces
Studies have proven that black and white tiles across the floor can make the subconscious mind think that you are moving on an uneven area, thus, your tendency is to move more quickly. You have might have seen this technique used inside bathrooms or in a cafeteria. This is used so that people won’t linger or relax and so the room can be used by other people.
The fusion of black and white is perfect since black is a heavy color and it tends to overwhelm while white is its exact opposite. These two beautifully balance everything in the room. Just picture the yin and yang – those are black and white aren’t they?
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Lengthen with Patterned Carpets
Different kinds of patterns have different psycho-physical effects on the human brain. People also have varied perceptions of various patterns. Geometric patterns often make people think about machines, tools, strictness, formality and orderliness. There is a reason behind this.
Do you remember your geometry lessons in high school? Weren’t you asked to use the logical part of your brain to solve those? The patterns were unchanging and sometimes even overwhelming this is why the use of this kind of pattern is limited in interior design.
Organic patterns, on the other hand, are those shapes that you see in nature such as those of the rocks, trees, flowers and leaves. People enjoy looking at Mother Nature, hence, the often asymmetrical patterns that come with these organic forms are calming and comforting.
Hallways and small spaces have long been lengthened by patterned carpets. This is an effective way of drawing the eye outward, thus, also creating an illusion of larger space.
Green Dining Area
Green is easy on the eye. It is a calming hue even when you look at it for a long time. This is also a color that evokes hunger just as much as red does the same to the human digestive system. Small wonder why McDonald’s uses red and Starbucks makes effective use of the lush green hue.
Use green on your dining room walls. It is a restful color which you can also use inside bedrooms. There are also researchers who claim that green is a color that can help improve one’s reading ability. So, green is also an effective color in home libraries and reading corners.
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Thursday, January 19th, 2017
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Many people, these days, have busy schedules. Homes still need to look great even though this is the case for most working individuals. It also doesn’t help that most people aren’t innate interior designers. So, what should you do when it’s time to make your home look great for 2017? It’s time for a few design shortcuts.
The great news is that there are design shortcuts that you can now resort to. Interior designers have come up with these effective yet short ways of beautifying a home. These tips can also help you save time and money.
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The Cheat Sheet
Begin your quest by searching for choice pieces that would give your home a more expensive look. Even interior designers practice a little patience when they scour through furniture shops and specialty stores.
Learn how to decorate by planning first and looking through different pieces first. Put in a little extra hour and work to find the right pieces to bring into your home.
Next, understand that interior design is not entirely reliant on what you put in as décor. It also pays to learn how to properly display the items that you choose to use. Be able to arrange the furniture and keep them clean. Both ways, you will be able to make your home appear nicer without doing too much.
Furniture arrangement is all about rearranging, rotating and creating effective visual symmetry. Be able to work new furniture angles. Push the furniture against the wall and place the end tables right where they belong.
Add pops of color by throwing blankets over couches. This is an effortless way of decorating as what you just need to do is to drape them over furniture pieces and they immediately become a part of the overall interior design.
Another design shortcut that you can do is to layer lighting. Remember that you can never have a lot of lighting choices for rooms in your home. If anything, a lot of homeowners neglect lighting so they end up with a less appealing home.
Lighting has the power to set the mood for your overall design. Choose which lighting fixture you would use for particular areas. Recessed lighting and table lamps work best in bedrooms while task lights dominate most kitchens but these do not mean that you’re stuck with these. You can also use wall sconces on your kitchen walls depending on the mood that you want to evoke.
Easy lighting tricks also include rearranging your existing lamps and lighting candles in different areas. You can also highlight plants, architectural details or plants.
You can also use a monochromatic color palette. This unicolor palette is helpful in designing smaller spaces. Use beige, creams and other neutrals to brighten up the room or to make it look bigger. Use this design trick on the walls, window treatments and on floors.
Hanging mirrors is also a quick way of designing any home. Use it to effectively bounce light, make a room appear brighter, or just use it as a cute, decorative touch. Use at least one mirror for each room.
Placing the mirrors in the wrong spots could also be a bad move so be careful. Be sure to put mirrors on the walls that are perpendicular to the windows. Never hang them across these windows.
If you like to soften hardwood flooring, then it’s time to consider layering rugs. These come in different designs and colors so pick the ones that go with your chosen style. Be able to do your homework before you make your final purchase. Make sure that you have the right style, size and material.
Conclusion
Design shortcuts can save you time, energy, even money. These tips aren’t meant to rush your home’s interior design so allow sometime to rearrange, collect and upgrade over time.
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