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Sunday, April 17th, 2016
FFDM Protege Collection: Air quality improves greatly when you open the doors and windows, let sunlight in, and add potted plants indoors.
Did you know that you should also let your house breathe? Homes that are sealed tightly are likely to cause problems. To cite an example, there are homeowners who attempt to conserve energy or reduce heating costs but wind up making their dwelling places airtight. There is a need for the house to breathe if you want it to be healthy.
So what do you need to achieve open-air living? All you need is more air.
Your home needs to expel moisture and different forms of gases. It can achieve this by having a constant supply of fresh air from the outside.
The fireplace could continuously burn fuel and not emit harmful fumes properly. When this happens, your home could become a storage area for carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous gas that has been proven to kill.
To correct this, begin by checking the ventilation in your home. Has it been cleaned lately? Is it damaged or even blocked?
See that the kitchen is provided with a powerful fan. Do this also in your bathroom and the open hearth fireplace right in the middle of your living room. Exhaust fans are affordable solutions that can keep carbon monoxide poisoning to zero.
But remember that the air drawn out by the exhaust fans must also be replaced. The most powerful exhaust fans inside the kitchen and bathrooms could also create problems if negative pressure builds inside. This is what happens when backdraft draws exhaust fumes from the hot water heater, furnace and other appliances are brought back into the house.
Home Office Collection by Hooker Furniture: The open-air concept was beautifully captured in this urban home office. Minimized lines and greeneries made the scene more fresh-looking.
When Is Air Too Tight?
You can say that your home is airtight if the feeling of the air is stuffy or stale. You could also see condensation dripping down on your windows. This could also mean that the humidifier could be set too high.
Have you noticed that the pilot light for your gas appliance seems to be going out a lot lately? When your burner produces yellow and not the usual blue flame also spells something disastrous that’s cooking up.
The smell of exhaust gases could also be present in your home. Carbon monoxide can’t be smelt but other types of exhaust gases come with odors so be wary of those.
Freshen Up
The best solutions include an air exchange system, direct feed, or merely opening your windows. The air exchange system can be professionally installed. This will exchange the air inside for fresher air outside without heat wastage.
You might also want to consider installing heating appliances and systems that can directly feed of outside air during combustion.
If the situation calls for an immediate answer, then you can look into the most obvious solutions – open your windows! Improving the indoor air quality is sometimes as obvious as just opening the windows that have been shut for the longest time. Plus it is a good habit to open the windows from time to time (if not on a daily basis). You don’t have to wait for the indoor air to become polluted just so you would open the windows. Do it for around 5-10 minutes daily.
You should also open the windows if someone in your home engaged in an activity that would potentially deteriorate the quality of air indoors.
Here are some more tips to create open-air living in your home –
The Archivist Collection by Hooker Furniture features an open-air bedroom with curtains drawn and windows opened to let in sunlight and fresh air.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016
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No one would consider attic cleaning to be a delightful task. Just think about the dander, dust and mold that you would encounter up there and you would surely begin to feel irritated over the idea of remodelling this part of your home into something else. Okay, it is necessary to do the cleanup in order to go about with your attic ideas. Stop having this problem area in your home, instead, have it turned to a living area.
Let’s Clean Up
Since it is necessary to clean the attic first before you begin your project, then see how these simple steps can help you –
The Attic Remodelling Project
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There is so much to plan for when remodelling a storage area like the attic. Lighting, materials, space use, and other design elements should be seriously thought through before the cleanup even begins.
Your palette as a creative master for this project begins with the color scheme. You can have a neutral base and dashes of accent colors such as warmer yellows on your walls.
See if you can make the door become the focal point for your remodelling project. Make sure that you choose a vibrant color in order to do this. Bright red is known to be the most welcoming kind of color for any door. Blue is also a great choice.
When the color or colors have been chosen and set, you can begin adding furnishings for your newly remodelled attic. But what purpose does it now serve? Is it the new master bath? Or is it the new family room? It is also conducive to learning as it is high above the ground – see if you can set it up as a home library or an office.
If you want to bring in more light, say, you are planning to turn the attic into a living room, then you could add ample LED lighting. It can be concealed inside the grooves on the attic beams. This should create an interesting layer of atmosphere.
Should the rooflines create difficulty in storing stuff, then try creating niches in the attic walls. These can be effectively used as bookshelves.
The attic can also be turned into an additional bedroom or a guest room. Along with your investment of a comfortable bed, you can have floating shelves and the most interesting cabinetry in one of the new bedroom’s corners.
Do you know what the most interesting room is that you can create out of your attic? A bathroom.
Be sure to make plans for the installation of the new drains as attic floors do not have provisions for plumbing. The bathroom project can be a tad trickier to create when compared to all other rooms. Have a professional plumber do the job of installing the new shower, tub and drains. You can only do so much.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016
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Have you ever looked at a fireplace and considered it to be a huge design opportunity? Not a lot of homeowners consider fireplaces to be more than a mere firebox. Most outdated fireplaces remain blackened and are surrounded with ashen tools. If you are looking for a way to return your home’s fireplace into its glorious days, then you need to cook up something to make it the focal point that it should be. There are a lot of options from cutting edge to traditional.
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Think Out of the Box
You have to find a way to look beyond straight lines and the box in front of you. Have the open fire pit design so that the chimney will double as an industrial sculpture right in your home.
You can also have the fireplace backlit by onyx if you have a contemporary living room setup. Adding an accent wall will make the fireplace literally pop. It will become a vibrant mosaic that will emphasize the beauty that is your fireplace.
If you have a more minimalist taste, you can simply add texture by installing colorful tiles that match the color of the walls. This is a great avant-garde move to unleash your more artistic side.
Transform your fireplace by having it surrounded with equally beautiful elements. There are decorative rocks and driftwood that you can combine to come up with a natural motif.
Do you want this project to be more personal for you? Then go to the nearest river to pick out shiny pebbles, stones and round rocks. You can then have those turned into a craft project. If not, a craftsman can also assemble them for you.
You can also set up shelves atop the fireplace. These can house your most beautiful book collections. Imagine having those rare books seated atop the beautiful fireplace complete with lovely surround. And what if the fireplace surround is even honed Brazilian slate? What a sight it would be!
You can now give the walls surrounding the fireplace a renewed purpose. They can now be great storage areas for collectibles and other decorative items.
A unique fireplace does not have to be bright or supersized in order to make a huge impact. Even a traditional but well-kept fireplace will still stand out depending on the design.
Don’t you just get tired of seeing the usual bricks as the expected surround? Replace them with fieldstone in order to add a surprising texture, color tone and variety.
You can also play with the usual fireplace elements. Ceramic tiles may be common as they can resemble brick but when they are vertically oriented, then what you achieve is the unexpected.
Always pay attention to what’s inside the firebox. Less can be more. A white surround can effortlessly draw the eyes into the firebox more so when there are one-of-a-kind firestones in there.
Now veer your attention towards your living room fireplace. You can make that uninteresting sight a tad more exciting if you include panelled walls and marble surround. This should provide a classic tone in your home.
Always keep the look of your fireplace a fresh one. Add graphic fabrics such as zebra print if you want the area to stand out. Adding a two-sided insert means you can enjoy the fireplace in both the family room and the living room.
The simplest changes can transform even the dullest, unused, un-maintained, outdated fireplace. Sometimes, all that the fireplace needs is a fresh coat of white paint and tile hearth. You can also revolve your art collections and antiques. If white paint doesn’t work, then go for black. What matters is that it will reflect your personality as it will become a tangible showcase of the individual that you are.
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Friday, April 15th, 2016
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Architects often talk about details when they are referring to parts of houses. They can talk endlessly about the beauty of their form, even the way that they intersect. Homes come with many intersecting points and materials which is why there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to these intersections’ designs. The aesthetics could be the simplest for the undemanding homeowner and pricey for the ones who prefer ornately-designed dwellings.
One of the most important details to consider is the baseboard detail. This protects a high-traffic zone in your home and conceals the joints between the floor and the finished wall. The traditional baseboards have been provided with the most elaborate adornments. Baseboards ought to be, as they have always have been, minimalist yet functional.
The Zero Base
The elimination of the base will give you the simplest, ultraclean look. Remember that details eliminating the baseboard are much easier to maintain as there are fewer areas for the dust to settle. These also reduce materials, installation as well as finishing costs as compared to the traditional baseboard.
Prepare for some trade-offs, though, as wall bases like these are more prone to vacuum and foot traffic damage. There is also a decreased tolerance for error in drywall finishing.
There are compromises in having a no-base wall detail especially for those who love all things that are frivolous or posh. Be ready to embrace minimalism when you go with the zero base.
The Small Reveal
That joint between the floor and the wall must be kept open. This is what architects refer to as the small reveal. This allows surfaces to move freely from the other. This detail can be a bit unforgiving during remodels as uneven floors are obvious on the entire length of the level base.
Living with the trade-offs is possible.
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The Reveal Base
The reveal is every contemporary and modernist’s playground. The joint is separated and expressed between the materials, and here, the reglet (another term used for the reveal) comes with a small plastic or metal piece sitting between the base of the floor and the wall. This creates a little shadow line flanked by the surfaces.
If you want to add a certain level of complexity to your home then this is the way to go. It offers a clean, crisp edge that not difficult to finish. You can paint it to contrast or match your wall color.
The reveal base becomes exceptionally nice when it separates various materials, for instance, drywall and concrete. This will literally make your wall look like it is floating.
Reveals come in different profiles and sizes. There are also customized reveals which are fabricated right on the site where you’d buy it from. You have the leeway to choose the kind of materials that you will use for this significant architectural piece.
The reveal can also be fused to the design language by using it all the way to the window trim and door. Only the most skilled contractors can make reveals look impeccable so be sure to speak with someone who already has experience doing such a project.
The solid wood trim board installed above the reveal can up the strength of the detail. As it grows taller, the reveal will be more like an inversion of traditional base rather than a reveal.
The Flush Base
This is the best wall base to address wall protection problems. It decreases dust accumulation while keeping your interiors as modern as possible. Try to expose the material composition in order to create modern detailing.
To cap the day, hang lovely artworks onto the walls…life is truly sublime.
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Friday, April 15th, 2016
FFDM’s Vintage Classics: Everything about this ensemble spells subdued elegance and style.
When you hear the term Georgian architecture, it literally means the architectural style that originally encompassed the years 1720 till 1830. Its name was derived from the names of four King Georges of Britain (I, II, III, and IV). This kind of architecture deviated from the baroque style of the 18th century characterized by opulent and curvy shapes, rich colors and elaborate ornaments; it offered a much more classical feel as it was influenced by both ancient Roman and Greek architecture.
Georgian theme offers symmetry, harmony, delicate furnishings and clean lines.
Palladium Living
Bringing in the greens is quite common for homes with Georgian architecture. This is especially true during the winter solstice. This tradition was derived from a pagan era where the wintry months were spent inside furnace-lit homes and lots of potted plants and flowers placed in vases.
Georgian architecture speaks a lot about proportion. It was influenced by the likes of Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect who reinterpreted the architectural beauties offered by the Greeks and Romans. Expect buildings with understated elegance and the subtlest decor.
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Proportioning was quite common during the Georgian times as is evidenced by the high ceilings that the modern world now sees. Everything from the cornices to the height of the baseboard are all calculated with care.
One of the emblems or testaments of Georgian architecture are those beautiful Georgian townhouses. These are prominent in many British towns these days. Most of these homes come with bricks and slated roofing. This is often concealed with a parapet, though, to make them look a tad more rectangular.
In Bath, England; where stones are widely available, the bricks are replaced with these durable materials. What’s notable is that a property developer could build a street facade and the people tend to build their dwelling places right behind it. While the houses seem identical on the outside, most do not look the same on the inside. More often than not, the facade is the only thing that is uniform in their community.
Urban growth was common in the 18th century since this was a time when people rushed to the cities and houses had to be built for them. This was the time when Georgian terrace houses were constructed and dominated the streets. Many people were housed, with each home finding its proper place in lines upon lines of terraced townhouses.
These townhouses were constructed for fairly wealthy people. There were also housing units for the working classes but most of those buildings have already been destroyed. What remains now and is recognized as Georgian architecture are the homes that were built with high quality.
The wealthiest British families had both townhouses and country houses. The difference between the two was this – space.
Townhouses are often terraced while the country house is a detached home. The proportions may be similar but when it comes to the design, there are a lot of differences. Homes for wealthy families during the Georgian times also featured rooms for their cooks, scullery maids and other servants.
Prepare also to think carefully about the kind of lighting fixtures that you would use as most Georgian homes come with high ceilings. Those shockingly high ceilings need to be amply lighted so that the illumination could reach the dwellers below.
Apart from proportion, symmetry is also an element that comes with Georgian architecture. Georgian homes are often 1-3 storeys high and about two rooms deep. All these are symmetrical outdoors and indoors.
Be fabulous but subtle. There is a thin line between garishness and Georgian style and you can distinguish this if you find joy in understatements. Say yes to pea green, soft grays, and shades of white. The wallpapers must only have the simplest patterns, more often than not, an Oriental design is featured.
Don’t downplay the decor yet be careful that you don’t overdo the design project. Georgian architecture is already a beauty on its own so give it a time to shine by dressing it up properly.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Transcend King Platform Bed will look great on your newly-constructed loft.
One of the biggest trends in the interior design industry is the so-called open-plan layout. Homeowners are now into knocking down walls so they can create a sense of light, space, fluidity, even a level of sociability. Of course, there are also downsides to this kind of layout. It is known to reduce quiet spots and private moments. Furniture placement can also be a problem for those who are not that familiar with the concept. Add to this the pile of dishes which you can’t ignore when you’re watching your favorite TV show, and you’re just about to explode. If this concept is okay when it comes to your social life but does not serve its purpose when you want to relax and be alone, then you could compromise with the broken-plan theme.
So what exactly is a broken-plan concept?
Fifty-Percent Open, Fifty-Percent Private
The backseat of this Henredon Living Room Deco Chaise A6707-H can also serve as a divider between the bedroom and the living room.
Broken plan, simply explained, is all about keeping the things that you like in open plan living and saying yes to privacy at the same time.
To embrace this kind of theme, you must be prepared to divide your overall space in a subtle manner. Be able to install smart shelves, use half walls, come up with split levels, etc. These are the breakout zones that will offer you relaxation and privacy. This can also give you the perfect sense of space and light while still providing ample distraction from your relatives once your mood goes slow-mo.
What’s lovely about open-plan living is that you get to have a flow of light. Be careful that you do not create dark or small rooms as you introduce closed doors or walls.
Broken-plan living is that safe middle with open shelves and filtered lighting; the flow and connectivity between the adjacent rooms should still be there. Having an extra wide opening for a door or two can add to your new design concept.
Boost light further by installing internal windows. This is especially useful when you have a home office as it can provide a sense of quietness without separating you from the goings on in the general living area.
These wide openings are the best compromise that you could have for those torn down walls and narrow doorways.
Broken-Plan at Another Level
You can also make use of multiple floor levels or various ceiling heights. You can also separate, for instance, the chic kitchen from the entertainment area without one room bleeding to the other. What you achieve is a space where the whole family can gather or individual members be alone should the need arise.
Many modern homes have also encompassed dining, cooking and living areas. The layout may look spacious but it is the privacy that suffers in the end. This connectivity and bustle inside the kitchen simply can’t offer relaxation at any level.
Retain a slab of wall at one side or a wide bookcase to subtly establish a dividing line. Another chic example to do this is to create a split level. Having a different flooring material at the living room and the dining area indicates visual separation.
Having ample room height could allow you to accommodate the construction of a loft. This is a smart way to create a different living area in what could have been dead space. It is up to you to assign which level is the more formal room.
The use of partial walls to divide a large room is a good way to create smaller lounging areas. If you have been blessed with a huge bedroom then you can also employ the broken-plan to come up with a separate space for studying, lounging and doing other hobbies.
If you aren’t a big fan of walls, then use glass sliding doors to embrace the broken-plan theme.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2016
FFDM’s Boulevard Collection is featured here in a room that’s flooded with natural sunlight.
Every homeowner should make it a point to use daylight to light their home. It is a great way to jump start your decision to go green and to provide comfort to all the occupants of a home. This natural light should be bright enough to penetrate the entire building.
The sun is able to deliver a huge amount of light to the world, each day. The light emanating from the moon is about 10,000 foot-candles (gauge for light’s intensity). Glass or clouds come with filtering effects that can cut down the brightness of the sun’s light by 50-90%. Still, having 1,000 to 5,000 foot-candles provides ample illumination. It is now up to you to harness this great amount of light by knowing how to place windows or what materials to use inside of your home.
The daylighting design requirements should have balanced privacy and a picturesque view. It must be considered alongside the building layout, orientation and location.
You should consider using diffused light in the absence of direct sunlight. This requires proper planning and window placement. Even the size of the windows should be carefully thought through. Do not overglaze as it could cause glaring. It can also let in too much heat during the summer and lose heat during the wintry months.
Daylight Sources
Solar gain and direct light can be provided by sunlight. Should the sky be overcast, know that solar gain is decreased yet the sky dome will continue to provide light.
The correct placement of mirrors and glass-surface furnishings will also provide daylight. External reflection from adjacent buildings or light shelves can also offer additional lighting. Yet again, be careful that there isn’t too much reflectance as this can cause glaring.
Light-colored mirrors and finishes can also reflect the lighting sources already found inside the rooms.
Upping Daylight Penetration
Remember this – the daylight will have a deeper hue the higher the window head placement is. A single window can offer illumination up to a depth of 1 ½ times the height of the window head. This means that upping the window height also increases the penetration of light.
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Interior Daylighting Achieved
Make good use of gloss finishes, mirrors, light colors and other reflective finishes. Sills, jambs and window frames can be painted in lighter colors. Be sure to angle or splay the deep set windows towards the interior of your home.
The floors may not contribute much when it comes to giving off reflections especially when it comes in a dark color. Make it a point to install light-colored flooring material if you want to increase the light levels in your home.
Having interior walls that disperse light is a great solution. These walls can gather indirect light coming from a brightly-lit adjacent room and even capitalize on the reflective surfaces of certain furnishings. Clear glass can transmit a huge amount of light to the adjacent rooms.
Position mirrors at eye level.
Glass can be acid-etched or sandblasted. It may also be laminated or textured. Plastic interlayer is used in laminated glass. It offers the same effect as that of the sandblasted type minus the marking. Applied films can be considered, too.
Full-length glass walls can also offer auditory privacy. Perceived room dimensions are naturally upped as the borrowed light concept is utilized. This is also useful in spaces with constraints on their floor area.
Having white-painted walls or using neutral colors would work well in having borrowed light inside your home. Use translucent materials to absorb, reflect or scatter light. Diffused lighting contributes to the comfort inside a home as it also limits eyestrain.
May these daylighting tips help you properly and amply light your home. Add a sky dome, light tubes, or a luminous shower, it’s up to you.
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
FFDM’s Sunset Canyon Collection features this bedroom with a beautiful fusion of wood, gold and silver. The vase greens played well with the prints on the pillows and the armchair.
Inviting guests or having surprise visitors in your home is special thing – yet it can be a tragic one, too, if you don’t play the role of the perfect host or hostess. Adding those thoughtful touches and the minute details can help make the guest(s) feel more comfortable. The next time you open your door to a friend or relative, it’s time to go the extra mile and make his stay a pleasant one.
If you love having guests over, then it’s time to consider where you would let them spend the evening should they decide to linger a little longer than dinnertime.
As you start planning the guest room, always begin by thinking of the things that would make you feel comfortable if you were staying in someone else’s home. Don’t think too much about the provision of a five-star hotel of sorts as the guest may feel too comfortable that he might not leave!
This getaway oasis should be relaxing enough and organized. There should also be ample storage for the contents of your guests’ bags.
Invest in the Best Bed and Bedroom Accessories
Giving your guest the most saggy bed or mattress just isn’t the way to go. You should set a budget for a bed with quality mattress. This should be comfortable with the best linens, pillows, extra blankets, comforter and throws if necessary.
Make sure that you have an extra set of bath linens and bedding for your guests. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that they will not commit blunders. Accidents can happen to anyone so save your guests’ face by giving them an extra sheet to replace a stained one.
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You must also set a place where the guests can place a luggage. There should be a luggage rack, bench or a small table where their suitcases can be placed. Of course, no guest would like to stoop over just to pull out a clean shirt. Even having a single chair inside the guest room is a lot better than having nothing but the bed in the middle of the room.
Now when it comes to chairs, know that guests would love to have somewhere to sit other than on the bed. Place one armchair or a loveseat to accommodate their seating needs. If not, you can also place a simple bench at the foot of the bed.
Allocate a dresser – not for your collections or last season clothing but – for your guests’ stuff.
A guest room that shares the space with the home office should have a clear division. You can use a big cabinet as a division piece. A chest of drawers would be perfect, too. Clear out 1-2 drawers for smaller items.
Add some over-the-door hooks to accommodate clothes that will be hung. Add a supply of hangers (around 6-8 pieces would do).
You must also consider what sort of lighting you should use inside the bedroom. Now this isn’t like the living room where bright lighting can be welcome, if not a necessity. It would be nice for the guest to have a light control right over by the bedside. This is so he or she won’t have to stumble around at night just to having the light turned on.
Provide a beautiful bedside lamp as well as a little night light. Vanity that comes with lighted mirror is also a luxurious addition to any guest room. It would also be a nice addition to have a lighted clock right by the bedside. This can also be an alarm clock so your guest would be able to get up on schedule.
Lastly, choose the right window coverings for the guest room. The tree outside of the guests’ window won’t hide everything, you simply have to provide curtains for them to have some privacy.
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Monday, April 11th, 2016
The potted flowering plant plus the curves on some of the accessories softened the linear look of the bed. Featured bedroom set is from FFDM’s Vintage Classics.
The bedroom of a young woman is supposed to be cheerful and fresh. This is a room that should reflect her age, even her character. It would be wrong to make it look like an elderly woman’s dwelling but it shouldn’t look like a little girl’s room, too.
This only means that a balance should be achieved between these ages as adolescence is pretty much a delicate phase.
The young lady’s bedroom should be a place for retreat or relaxation. It should have the right fusion of freshness and femininity. There should also be zero clutter or else, the mood and overall female vibe would be ruined.
Always Begin with the Color
Let’s begin with the room color. What you should choose should be a vibrant color. Now you know why most young women’s bedrooms come with lavender, pink or pastel colors. These have a certain princess-ey or fairy-like feel.
Still, there are young women who prefer a more intense color. You could level from a pink to fuchsia or from lime green to bottle green.
Generally, the safest choice is soft pink. Red, blue, green and purple come in next. These can up the drama a bit. You can also integrate dashes of black or white.
It’s Always Downhill Once the Theme’s Chosen
Stylizing a young woman’s room is always personal which is why having a direction is critical.
With a specific style in mind now, it’s time to make the dream into a reality. Look at the walls, furniture, accessories and window treatments.
Should you aim for a contemporary appeal? Should it be shabby chic? It’s up to the young woman to decide. If you are a parent who is there to support your young one’s decision, then see to it that she’s also making the correct choices.
The theme is often modern but not all young women have this taste. Go through magazines and books on interior design that could give you an idea on what theme to work with.
The bedroom shouldn’t just be colorful, it should also be airy. The bigger the surface area that you need to work on, the smaller the furniture that you need to bring in; there’s also a need to solve the issue on storage through an investment on open shelves, multi-functional drawers, chests, and cabinets.
For the rest of the decor, all these depend on the young woman’s personality. For instance, you could buy – especially for this project – contemporary wall arts, wall accessories, vases, posters, and such.
As for the furnishings, be sure to add pieces that soften the overall appeal of the room. Do not forget about comfort as you invest in a bed and seating. If you elect to have linear pieces, then be sure to have vases filled with fresh flowers brought in.
Consider also the curtains, draperies, and the rest of the beddings. These should fuse correctly through coordination. The wall color must not clash with these fabrics.
See if low lamps, candelabra and aromatherapy oil burners can also be brought in. The candleholders should be made of crystal and not the metallic type as this would make the room look older. An elegant chandelier is an effortless way to make the room feel more ladylike.
These accessories have the power to pull everything together yet take it easy for you could also go overboard just as easily. Too many accessories will result in clutter and a chaotic feel – the very things that you would never expect in a young woman’s boudoir.
Now wasn’t that easy? Setting up a young woman’s bedroom has never been this easy and fun before.
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Sunday, April 10th, 2016
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When you are trying to make a bold statement in your home through your interior design, then it is wise to note that you should not go overboard. Bold does not automatically mean going over the top. This can be as simple as color saturation for the accent wall. Bold colors can also be used on textiles, furnishings and artwork.
Boldly Accentuate
You can tastefully bring in boldness into your home by determining which hues will highlight the space. Having enough natural light pouring into rooms can effortlessly brighten up any room. The darker rooms, on the other hand, can be overpowering if you allow the dimness to remain. Having a space that does not have ample lighting means you can opt for brighter and more cheerful colors. The more saturated hues will naturally reflect light.
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Bold Decor
If you have bold artwork or accessories that you would want to display, then just make sure that they will not clash once they are displayed on the walls or on shelves.
Try using neutrals or whites, even shades of black as the backdrop for any bold decor or artwork.
Choose one or two colors that you can use throughout your home. The two colors should hold the rest of the interior design elements. The secret to all these is to achieve balance. Remember that a single piece of bold decor should be balanced by neutral room finish, furnishings or accessories.
Bold Yet Subdued
The greatest interior spaces are those that have both bold and subdued elements. A flaming red couch can be placed as a focal piece in the middle of a living room. The rest of the furnishings should be tame enough so that they won’t clash with the couch.
Mix traditional and trendy bold hues. You are sure to create a lovely synergy where classical lines meet with bold colors.
Do not be afraid to make a statement. Your home, after all, is the one place on the planet that you have complete dominion over so it is there that you should make a bold statement. Be sure to figure out how to install the correct lighting fixture as this can make or break the statement that you just set.
Be Fierce, Be Bold
As a homeowner, you should be fearless when it comes to painting your home or in finding the right textiles. Empty nesters are ready to embrace a bolder phase in their lives. They are the homeowners who are ready to embrace big changes in their lives. These are the people who can shake things up a bit. They could already own antiques and all they need to do now is to find transitional pieces that will balance the space. Instead of having interior design leftovers in the living room, why not create a blank canvas? Even when there are existing fireplaces, moldings and flooring; you have the freedom to use the color that motivates or excites you.
Fireplaces can be aged if you want to keep them. Hang a traditional mirror that goes all the way up to the ceiling. This can effectively bounce light from windows and light sources.
You can cap the bold statement project with an abstract piece from an artist that you know. Bring in colorful pillows but be selective about the fabric, patterns and texture.
Lacquer furniture pieces can also be used as anchor inside a usually dull room. The dark color can be used in other portions of the home. To up the level of sophistication, you can add gold-leafed trays or the most beautiful furniture pieces that have been aged.
Using bold colors and statement pieces can be fun. Just have the confidence to set your foot and define what you want.
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