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Friday, May 6th, 2016
The soft, clean lines of the Century Furniture Bedroom Upholstered Panel Side Wings 849-170W make this piece the perfect set for your minimalist dwelling.
Simplifying one’s life is not an easy task. Not a lot of people would delve into it and would go out of their way to change other people into their simpler way of living. In the process of learning minimalism, though, you will learn that the little changes you make in terms of habits, attitudes, even your environment, can have a huge impact in you as an individual.
Every Little Bit of Happiness
Minimalism can begin with these simple steps –
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Minimalist Furniture
What makes a minimalist setting stand out despite its absence of frills and bulky stuff is its simple elegance. The creation of a minimalist space is not difficult. All that it requires is knowledge in balancing certain interior design ingredients.
A Good Command of Harmony
A space that does not have too many items in it requires stricter design rules. You have to be more careful of elements such as proportion, balance and harmony. The furniture that you choose should be in proportion with the rest of the room’s contents. This means that no single thing in a room should be too big or too small.
Quality First
Minimalism speaks of quality before quantity so invest in high quality furniture, lighting and accessories. Look for unique finds and take time to shop around. Plan every piece that you will include in your home. It could be as little as the frame of an artwork or the richness of the fabrics.
Calming Palette
There are, of course, minimal spaces that showed color but, as a whole, if you would review the concept of minimalism, it should be simple and down-to-earth. As much as you can, stick to neutrals and calming hues. Any color that depicts the beauty of nature is highly recommended.
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
FFDM Hyde Park Collection: Be sure to measure the dimensions of large furniture against the doorways in your home.
When your home is all painted and done and you have decided on a theme, then the next huge step to take is to buy furniture. Begin by accounting for every piece that you already own. Decide whether you would still use any of them or if you will need to do some furniture shopping.
To glean through the pile in your garage, you need to see which pieces are already outdated. Throw those ones out unless, of course, if they have sentimental value. If the latter is the case, then you need to think of ways to refresh the furniture’s look.
Most of the time, homeowners realize that it is more logical to shop for new furniture than to go through the hassle of reupholstering old pieces.
Prepping the Rooms
Now make sure that have everything in order before you begin your furniture shopping project. Do not purchase any furniture till you have the whole room worked out – from the window treatments, rug, to the lighting fixtures.
Visualize the look in each room then try to make sense of the furniture pieces that you have been considering, how they would be assembled, how they would harmonize, etc.
A lot of homeowners make the mistake of purchasing an item then they end up decorating the rest of the room around the furniture piece. So, how would you know what pieces to work on? Do you begin your search in interior design magazines or websites?
Comfort Is Crucial
There are interior designers who advise their clients to buy large pieces first. Whether you decide to follow that advice or to buy the pieces last, it’s all about understatement. It is best to keep the fabrics neutral then have the colors splashed on throw pillows and walls.
Comfort always comes first. Do not be afraid to invest in some good seats. Purchase the best kind of sofa that your money can afford.
Test the seating unit before you purchase it. If you spend more time inside the family room than the living room, then take more time in planning the furniture sets in the former. Purchase pieces that will last through time more so if you intend to keep the theme for many years.
Upholstered furniture is a huge investment so you would want to find one that can last changes even in your lifestyle. Go for clean, simple lines to be on the safe side.
Decide also on the amount of time, budget and style that you would soon work on. Stick with trusted furniture shops. Say no to department stores because furniture making is not their principal business. Buy from furniture shops that would stand by their products.
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Good vs. Bad Furniture
Would you want to know how to recognize quality furniture?
If you are purchasing upholstered furniture, take the time to lift up a corner then shake it. If it feels light, then don’t buy it. Remember that the heavier the cushion, the more that it will last.
When buying cabinets, find drawers that have dovetail joints; when it is a mattress that you are shopping for, then consider the coil count. Again, the higher the number of coils, the more durable the mattress is.
One major homeowner mistake when buying furniture is misjudging the size of the furniture in relation to the rooms of their home. That chaise lounge might look perfect in a showroom with high ceilings but it may look less spectacular inside a regular home.
Prior to buying, mark the furniture’s dimensions right on the floor using painter’s tape or newspaper. You can also build an approximation with cardboard boxes.
Oh, and one last thing – make sure that the furniture you buy will fit through the doorways as well as the elevators and around corners or you would be left with furniture that you can’t even let into your home.
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
Fine Furniture Design’s Antebellum Collection offers luxurious and sophisticated pieces such as this dining set.
A home’s primary purpose is to provide a place of comfort that also functions. Fine living is tantamount to having a luxurious home that goes beyond the fundamental amenities. It displays a lavish setting, with enough living space, high-beam ceilings, gourmet kitchen, and expensive architectural features. However you would set up your luxury home, it is all just about planning the design correctly and putting in all the elements that represent your personal taste.
Fine living offers intricate home details, amenities, elegance, and both formal and informal spaces. Emphasis is placed on precision and timeless quality. The modern buyer can also ask for the home to be tailor-fitted to her.
Designers can customize the home plans so that they meet your specs. Each unique plan is rich in detail, sophisticated and offers superior amenities. This kind of home can be serene, dignified or palatial – the choice is yours. The homeowners should take into account three things, though –
Building a home – especially a luxurious one – is an exciting venture. This all begins with a design specifically made for fine living. You may feel uncertain, at first, when you begin looking for a theme that would work in your home. Your goal should be to start this process with enough planning.
What To Do When Buying Luxury Homes
A lot of luxury homes are unlisted so that the seller’s privacy is kept intact. Get in touch with realtors or go to various online sources.
Look beyond the photos when considering a home. There are luxurious homes that are not photogenic but they offer the best amenities and features that some photogenic homes provide. Search the property, also the vicinity, in person. This is so you know what goes on in the community and what you should expect. Have an attorney represent you especially when you are buying a condo.
Find a local expert who is familiar with the area where you’re planning to buy a house. Set up an appointment with one such expert and set aside some time to shop around with her.
Be sure to document everything since this is crucial in a high-end market that scrutinizes more. The title insurance must also be in place so that problems that are often forgotten are covered.
Lastly, haggle.
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Interior Design for Fine Living
As soon as you’ve bought your new home, the next thing that you have to consider is its interior design. Bring in some fresh flowers to decorate your consoles, coffee table, dining room table, bedside tables, and vanities. Vases of colorful flowers will surely brighten up a boring room. Flowers will also make the place look more luxurious.
You can also decorate with fruit. Display large bowls of oranges, lemons or apples. These can add a cheerful elegance to your home. Do not just limit your design capabilities to fruits, though. Be sure to display accent pieces that will bring out the beauty of the current backdrop. Carefully choose your furniture as fine living requires only the most elegant pieces.
Another element that you have to carefully consider is the lighting. This offers function and beauty. A couple of lamps can become the focal points in a room. Chandeliers have always been the star of many dining rooms and ballrooms.
Next, pay attention to the architectural moulding. This is an important architectural element that is unique to homes for fine living. Lastly, choose paint and colors wisely. A neutral background should be made exciting with bright-colored furniture and accent pieces while a colorful backdrop should house pastel pieces.
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Monday, March 14th, 2016
Accessories Uttermost Waters Edge Hand Painted Art 34290: Water will always be an important element in Feng Shui. This painting depicts the beauty and calmness of this element.
Furniture placement and feng shui are closely linked as the former is a key element in the positive or negative flow of chi. It is crucial that furniture placement would not interfere, block, force, or even distort the positive flow of energy. Since this is so, you wouldn’t want to cram furniture pieces and accessories in a very tight place. If you need breathing space, so do does every room in your home.
Simple Feng Shui Rules
Now let’s get down to business. The first rule that you’ll have to remember is to raise the chairs, beds, and couches off the floor – but just a few inches, of course. This will allow the chi to flow freely throughout the room.
The best design approach is minimalism. Position every piece of furniture so that they face the entryway. Keep in mind that the entryway controls the chi as it flows into the room. This is true for desks, couches, stove, sink, beds and chairs. If this is a tad more difficult to achieve, then at least there should be no less than three feet of space between furniture pieces. This is also true with the night stand next to your bed and that couch paired to the coffee table.
Accessorizing can add your personal touch in any room. Place stuff that you usually use at eye level. This isn’t just great for chi, it is also functionally awesome since you can reach for them whenever you need ‘em.
Place your framed pictures at a level when they are not too high above eye level when you are seated. Hang huge pictures over an equally large furniture.
Furniture arrangement can bring about good fortune into different aspects of your life.
Here are some areas believed to be affected by feng shui –
Family
This is the area where you want to be the luckiest. In essence, this is the west. The colors that you are supposed to use here are dark blue, white, or yellow. Fill your home with family photos, toys, framed awards and certificates, stones, crystals and any round-shaped accessories.
FFDM’s Boulevard Collection features these lovely wooden ensemble. Mirrors and wooden furniture are must-haves for all feng shui enthusiasts.
Fame
Treat this is the southern part of your home. This is that area that gets the most amount of sunlight. If letting in the sun is not possible, then make sure that you install ample lighting and heating fixtures.
Colors that are best used here are red and yellow. This is a great place to put all the objects that embody you. Here, you should place trophies, awards and every awesome photo of yourself. Wooden objects and electrical appliances should be placed here.
Business
This should be the northern part of your home, a place that is situated near the main entrance. Colors that make the chi flow are black, dark blue, white and gray hues. Place irregular-shaped accessories in copper, bronze or gold color. Of course, place your best desk, phones and computer here.
Health
The colors black, green and red work well in this eastern part of your home.
Put images of fish ponds, trees and streams; add some organic accessories such as potted plants to complete the look in this area.
Add some bright lights to optimize the positivity.
Money
This is the southeast part of any home. Use red, black, or green here. Round leaf potted plants are wonderful accessories. Tie a red ribbon around the pot then place coins right under the plant. Don’t put electrical appliances, pointy plants and coffee pots here.
Love
Now this last area should interest a lot of people the most. This should be the southwest part of your home. Use furniture or accessories that are yellow or brown. Fire colors like pink and red work great here, too. Put metals, stones, crystals, photos and romantic objects in this room.
Water is a wonderful element to use in this area.
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