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Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Uttermost Accessories Hoot Owl Figurines Set of 2, 18787
Are you itching to make changes around your home? Before you set out on a shopping expedition, make sure that you got the inspiration that you need for a fresh start. If you want more ideas, here are some that just might spark your imagination –
Buy Interior Design Books and Magazines
Even online websites (such as this one) that blog about the different styles and design tips are rich resources. You can cut out the pictures of styles that you want and have them framed.
These framed cutouts will serve as the 10-minute change that you need. A series of artsy photos hung on a blank wall is the accent wall that’s awesome to look at. The right photographs would even serve as the conversation starters for your many social gatherings.
Repurpose Vases and Jars
Who says vases are just meant to hold flowers? And instead of overcrowding your cupboard with multiple vases, have them repurposed as necklace and bracelet holders.
And when you’re running out of space for your office supplies, just open some jars and put your pens there. What used to be a decorative jar is now a home office penholder or a paintbrush holder.
The role of the revamped jar does not stop here. Jars can also be repurposed as laundry soap holders or button storage jars.
Throws Are Life
What do you usually do with your throws? Many are used to just placing them at the foot of the bed. Some are placed on chairs or simply thrown to the floor. How about giving your throws a new life by wrapping them together with loose cushions of a sofa?
A variety of throws and pillows can easily revive a neglected and tired sectional. Combine and arrange pillows that you already have. Or, better yet, buy new ones that would surely increase the level of style in your home.
Swap the Furniture Pieces
The smaller furniture pieces can be swapped from room to room. Pieces like a stool, side tables and slipper chairs are the best mobile pieces to take from one room to the next.
The mudroom does not have to be boring. You can take an upholstered chair there for a luxurious change.
Decorate Your Bookshelves
Don’t think of bookshelf decluttering as a boring activity. With the colder nights ahead, it’s time to rearrange the books in your shelves and cabinets. Make this into a fun activity for the family by rearranging them according to their color or sizes. If you’re having a librarian’s spirit, then you can go ahead and classify them according to their topic.
‘Talk of declutter, you might as well level up your cleanup activity by going through your home office as well. Look for torn papers and envelopes, crumpled bills, even those old coupons. Take 10 minutes to clean up and then polish your office desk.
If you don’t have a system yet, it’s time to plan one and then assign bins and drawers for your documents and paperwork.
Clusters of Three
What easier way is there to redecorate your home than to group objects in threes?
Objects that are arranged in clusters of three are a visual arrangement that screams well-planned display. This power of three is not your random décor but a willful act of creating a visual delight.
When grouping, say, vases, don’t automatically group them according to their materials. It is okay to group glass vases with an interesting ceramic vase. To maximize the decorative effect, make sure to combine according to widths or lengths, too.
As for your colorful ceramics, go ahead and display them – they are meant to be enjoyed.
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Monday, November 14th, 2016
The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Archivist 54in Round Dining Table with 1-18in Leaf will effortlessly create a spark of interest.
If you’re thinking that every interior designer has his own rule book hidden somewhere, think again. There aren’t any hard and fast laws that apply to each and every home that they look into. Interior designers are creative people so they make use of their imagination, they explore possibilities and they dream. There are some fundamental principles that they often follow, of course, so it’s crucial to know them and then let creativity guide you henceforth –
Paint ‘Em Last
Thinking that picking the paint color even before you begin the project might not be such a great idea. Arriving to a home with a fresh coat of paint may seem like a wonderful thought but you may be missing out on all the beautiful tints, shades and tones of your favorite color out there. Each one looks different depending on the lighting and architectural conditions in your home.
What you need to do is to find the best hue that will complement your chosen artwork, upholstery, carpentry, and furnishings.
You can just pick the color after all these other elements have been bought for your home.
Let the Furniture Breathe
Fight the need to stuff the room. Gracious lifestyle means you must have ample space to maneuver throughout your home.
This spells savings if you are working on just the right amount of budget. There is no need to fill up your space with unnecessary furnishings. You can now invest your budget in fewer yet quality pieces. Your room will definitely look better than when it’s stuffed with the wrong pieces or a lot of pieces that block passages.
Your Rug and Furniture Must Harmonize
There are three ways that you can arrange your furnishings on a rug. The first choice is to remember that the rug must be able to accommodate all parts of the furniture (legs and all). This means, therefore, that the larger the rug, the better. Make sure to leave 12-18 inches of the floor surface on all the sides.
A second choice is to keep the legs of the furniture off the small area rug. Don’t pick the smallest rug that you can find, though, as this may render the piece to look insignificant.
This approach is most suitable when you want to layer a pattern over a bigger or textured rug.
The third choice is to put just the front feet of the seating pieces onto the rug. This technique should help you tie the arrangement in a more visually coherent way. You can use this concept if you want to have an open space layout for your home.
Always Have a Focal Point
Just like a stage production, there are leading and supporting roles for cast members. This concept is also applicable to interior design. Pick the star of your show then make this the focal point of your home. All other items should take the supporting role.
The focal point must be dramatic enough to hold the attention of anyone who sees it. This can be that mantel and painting paired to create the perfect headboard for your bed. This could be your fireplace or any architectural beauty that you would want to highlight.
FFDM’s Fusion Collection features this lovely, colorful piece to electrify any living room.
Use Artwork to Your Advantage
Another way to make your home more exciting is to invest in works of art. But to use them correctly, you also have to know how to optimize them. Museums and galleries hang paintings and other works of art just at the right angle and height. Every piece should be hung midline or center from the floor. Remember that the average eye level for humans is 57 inches. Always think of the human scale and not the architecture of your home as you place an important artwork.
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Monday, September 26th, 2016
FFDM Belvedere Collection: Visual interest at its peak.
There are people born with a natural eye for design or art. Others just have to learn the skill and, eventually, they end up applying it successfully anyway. The third group is the rest of the world where no one knows what to do with design elements. If you belong to this third group, then know that there are a few basic techniques that can help you. These design principles are pretty simple that anyone can easily apply them –
The Odd Number Rule
This is also known as the Rule of Thirds when pertaining to photography. Odd number design creates harmony as well as visual interest. This means that objects that are grouped or arranged in odd numbers tend to appear more appealing, worth remembering, and even viewed more effective than the even number pairings.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Sandcastle Twin Wood Panel Bed shows variety in perfect balance.
Variety Is Key
It also helps that objects are grouped according to their shapes, textures or architectural heights. Though they are dissimilar in some ways, you must make sure that there is still something that would anchor them.
An example of this is when you use three vases with the same materials but different heights. The material could be glass or wicker but the subtle differences could be the texture or patterns.
This is not a complex rule and it is possible that it might not work every time. If this kind of grouping does not work for you, then always go with your gut. Everything shouldn’t be uniform all the time.
Establish a Focal Point
A focal point is any room feature that has been emphasized. This is that part of your home where the eyes are drawn to each time that you walk in the room. The elements all around the focal point must compliment it.
If you’re a little lost with what to decorate a room, then establishing a focal point is a great start. There are rooms that come with built-in focal points. This could be that large window or the beautiful fireplace in the living room.
If the room does not come with a built-in focal point, you could actually create one. Here are some tips –
As soon as you define the focal point, use this piece’s main color throughout all the other elements in the room. For instance, the focal point could be a white fireplace so this means you could paint the walls black or red. Adding vases of orchids in the room could also compliment the focal point.
You can also frame a fireplace by using windows and seating furniture. If the focal point is a huge window with a great view, then you can arrange the furniture pieces all around it. A large mirror or artwork could be framed by putting two smaller design elements on its opposite sides.
Learn Fundamental Measurement Rules
You have to measure when you’re out to arrange furniture or hang curtains. Hanging art means you have to do it at eye level; too high and no one would appreciate it, hang it too low and it would appear awkward. A coffee table should be 18 inches away from the sofa, no more no less. The television size decides how far it is from the sofa. Just multiply the diagonal size of the television by two. The product is the number of inches that the TV should be away from the sofa.
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