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Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Marge Carson Living Room Bolero Console
Just like its relative, Art Nouveau, Art Deco has affected many industries. One of the areas that it has had a relevant effect is in the decorative arts as well as fashion, car styles and architecture. This style is known to be elegant, glamorous, modern, yet also functional.
The Resilience of Art Deco
Art Deco successfully survived the periods of Depression in the 1930s. It also managed to come out from the ‘40s and the ‘50s until it finally bowed out to make way for the Mid-century modern design. Despite all these, Art Deco is slowly making a comeback.
Period pieces are finding their way to many homes. Have you seen the style of the homes in The Great Gatsby? Then you just caught a glimpse of the perfectionist style that is Art Deco.
It’s About Being Bold
Interior decoration, just like architecture, has been a good home for Art Deco. It has all been about making a statement. So, if you love geometric patterns complete with edgy angles, and if you like symmetry rather than organized chaos, then this should be your go to style.
Art Deco-inspired homes also use generous amounts of steel and gold. It’s impossible not to think of wealth when creating an Art Deco zone.
Art Deco is as exotic as you could go. Use angular and linear forms. Say no to fussiness or the romantic elements. Use a lot of mirrors, stainless steel, lacquer, chrome, glass, inlaid wood, and even exotic animal skins such as zebra and shark.
Are you looking for elements that can become the motivation for your Art Deco home? Elements that are typically seen are trapezoids, nudes, branches, leaves, feathers, zigzags, chevron, sunbursts, and jagged edges as is seen with the Chrysler Building.
Let’s Decorate
Okay, so you’ve finally chosen Art Deco as your official style. What should you do now?
Begin with contrasts. Art Deco is also about creating contrasts. Use deep yellows, blues, reds, greens or pinks with black, silver or chrome. Those who prefer to have a softer version of this design would do well to use beiges or creams. These hues beautifully contrast with a lacquered finish or with polished wood.
Now it’s time to pick your furniture. Go for the strong and streamlined pieces. Say no to frills and small pieces. Nod instead to exotic woods, big pieces like armoires, sideboards, etc. Find those that are typical of the past decades when Art Deco flourished.
Lacquered furniture pieces are also a staple in many Art Deco homes. These are attention-grabbing elements that can help spice up the already interesting palette of an Art Deco abode.
As for your fabric choice, don’t go for florals or plaids. The Art Deco room thrives in geometric or solid designs. Add a punch by highlighting the room with cushions. Again, the keyword here is bold.
When it comes to lighting, use a lot of chrome and glass. Have the glass enameled or etched. Tiffany-style is also quite common. Be sure to evoke elegance. Sunburst pattern is a widespread Art Deco motif. Be sassy and stand out by glamming up your home with evocative lighting.
When you’re done designing the top to middle part of your home, then it’s time to look down and see how to beautify your Art Deco flooring. Find black and white tiles or set up a lacquered floor. Abstract designs are also an amazing option.
Go ahead and shine. Let the floors do the talking. Use polished wood or any such material that offers a gleaming effect. Anything that looks timeless and sophisticated (picture a Chanel outfit in all its glory) is acceptable in an Art Deco setting.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Here is proof that light-colored flooring also works with light-colored furnishings. Featured furniture is the Rae Upholstered Queen Bed from Fine Furniture Design’s Brentwood Collection.
Every homeowner can surely attest that out of the many considerations and decisions that they have to make when designing a space, the wood finish is one huge decision that needs ample attention. Apart from the various wood types, they also have to consider which colors will work best with their chosen design.
Picking light or dark wood will hugely affect the vibes that will be felt in the space. For instance, you wouldn’t want black walls to be paired with equally dark hardwood furnishings and hardwood flooring. Light-colored woods offer a cottage feel but there is no one-size-fits-all type of hardwood flooring for homes. There are people who prefer to use light woods and some who embrace the beauty of dark ones.
Here are a few questions that you might want to answer before you pick the flooring material. –
What’s in Style?
What hardwood color is currently in style? Or would you prefer to have the classic look? In the NYC metro area, what’s hot is dark hardwood flooring. Light floors with no stain come in next.
While dark flooring is in, this does not mean right away that this should become your choice, too. There are advantages and disadvantages that come with each flooring type.
Is It Easy to Clean?
Light flooring shows less dirt than darker hardwood floors. If you like dark woods, then just go for the ones that have a lighter tone. Instead of ebony, you can just go for Jacobean. Pick a satin finish if you find style as your motivation in setting up a flooring.
Of course, you can also choose to just leave the shoes by the door. Doing so will even help preserve the hardwood floors.
As for dents and scratches, know that all hardwoods can show these. Darker types, though, tend to show the scratches more.
Screen then recoat every three to four years. This is an extra poly which will help them last longer.
And here’s where dark-colored flooring becomes the canvas for the equally dark furniture but light-colored walls.
Furniture Choice
Hardwood flooring materials that come with a light finish include ash, oak, maple and hickory. These can go well with almost anything. If you have this type of flooring in your kitchen, then you’ll have to be extra careful with stains and damages. Also, make sure that you use dark-colored cabinets to go with them.
When you chose to install dark hardwood flooring, then you can go both ways. You could either match the darkness of the floor or have the furnishings come a few shades lighter.
Which Creates the Illusion of Space?
If you want to create the illusion of space, then go for the lighter tones. This is especially when you’re designing a small home. Dark flooring can cramp your space but it is ideal for bigger homes and those that have open space plans.
Preferring the dark floors also means you have to be wary with the overhead lighting as well as the wall colors to use. These have to be lighter – not darker – than the color of the flooring.
Choose an Ambiance
If you want a more cheerful and sunnier atmosphere, then you should go for the lighter hardwood floor. Dark floors, on the other hand, exude elegance. They are also warmer and more impressive.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
The Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Bedroom Twiggy Mirror is the perfect color and look for both fall and winter décor.
Halloween is right around the corner and the Christmas season is also about to unfold. Have you started decorating yet? This is the perfect time to start prepping for the activities that are about to take place. If not, you’re risking feeling stressed over the holiday season.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to make the holidays special. More often than not, though, these days bring in a lot stress (emotionally, physically, financially, etc.). Don’t let the holiday rush get to you. Here are some tips that you can prepare yourself – and your home – for the holidays –
Planning and Budgeting Are Key
As always, planning will help you keep your sanity intact. Sit down with a cup of hot cocoa, a notebook or your laptop and the desk calendar. Dump anything that you’re doing at the moment and make time for this.
Include family traditions, work and church events, even community activities on your planning. List also the people whom you would want to give gifts to as well as the parties that you are planning to attend. Try to remember or investigate family activities during the holidays. What special sights can you visit as a family?
Holiday outings can be fun. Make a list of parades and activities in your locality then try to make the most out of the holidays. You could go ice skating, decorate sugar cookies, or watch certain movies.
Keep this list realistic. There is nothing more stressful than packing your calendar with activities that you’d end up not being able to attend. Remember that you’re only human so you can only do so much.
Have a holiday planner if you have to and include the budget for the holidays, too.
Calculate how much money you are willing to set aside for every gift. Write down your budget. This will serve as your guide as the holidays set in. Budgeting will also avoid uncomfortable situations. Speak with your extended family.
Shop Early
If you religiously listed all the names of the people who will receive a gift from you, then you can now shop early. Parents who have kids to think about each Christmas even layaway early so that they are not tempted to use their credit cards as Christmas day approaches.
Who says you can’t shop for Christmas gifts as early as September?
And as you give, it’s time to consider the longevity of the gift. If you want to be remembered longer, then you can give furniture as a gift. An accent table will surely last longer than a dress.
Declutter Now
Don’t wait for the holidays before you begin decluttering. Remember that clutter can also contribute to lack of concentration and anxiety. Plus, you will feel calmer in an environment that does not show excesses.
Be sure to clean the pantry and the refrigerator. The non-perishables that you haven’t used for a long time can now be donated.
Clean also the bathrooms, the kids’ rooms, master bedroom, and just about every nook and cranny in your home. The secret is to purge anything that you don’t really need or want. Take a few hours each day to clean the spaces in your home.
Make the Reservations
You can also purchase your flights as early as September, this way, you are not rushed or forced to buy seats that you don’t want or transport options and hotels that don’t coincide with your plans.
Repair and Decorate
A part of purging and decluttering is to clean the gutters, roof, ceiling, nooks, and just about every spot in your home. And as soon as you’re done with the maintenance and repairs for the fireplace, electrical and plumbing systems it’s time to grab the totes from the basement or the garage and decorate.
Go with the Thanksgiving décor first then slowly fuse the Christmas elements as the days pass.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
The Elk Legged Stool from the Biltmore Collection is perfect for a tiny home because its legs take it far from the floor.
More and more people seem to be realizing the advantages of living in smaller homes. Maintenance and expense-wise, these homeowners embrace the lifestyle of owning a tiny house with a grateful heart.
Small homes are beautiful but just in the right hands. They are practical and easy to live in but you also have to do your part so that you won’t end up being grumpy in a cramped space. Here are some tips that can make you visually stretch your small habitat –
No More Clutter
There is nothing more cramping that a space that has too much stuff. Find ways that you can view and appreciate your collections without them stuffing the space. Learn to organize behind those doors, in shelves, and even under the dining room table skirts.
Things that are neatly arranged and are kept out of your sight will give your space an orderly, thus, a more spacious look.
Block Not
It’s time to open the way. If there are furniture pieces and accessories that are currently blocking spaces and views in your home, then it’s time to have them repositioned, stored or disposed.
Keep the walkways open by moving the furniture as far away from them as possible. Doing this will make the place appear and feel larger.
Use smaller pieces of furniture such as an armless chair, ottomans and a low table. If you still have a few pieces of tall and large furniture, then have them line the walls instead of having them take up valuable space.
A tiny home should be big on storage. The Hooker Furniture Dining Room Wakefield Metal Hutch can be both a decorative and functional element.
Lighter, Always
Creating a visually expansive space is easy when you know how to use proper hues. Pick only the lighter and softer hues. The warmer and darker colors will make the space cozier and more intimate but they also have the power to make your home look cramped.
Sheer fabrics are also your go to fabrics for your type of layout. These window treatments allow light and breeze to freely pass through. You can also use them as bed skirts, slipcovers, and table covers.
You can now choose from a variety of colors as well as patterns. Just keep the look simple by using only cool colors and delicate fabrics. Find other see-through materials. Get rid of that opaque glass in your shower enclosure. Replace it with the frameless, clear one. By doing so, you will realize that you’ve just doubled the space (only visually though).
Illuminate All the Time
Many interior design professionals now use track lighting instead of lamps. Small rooms tend to function and look better with the former, that’s why. There are now beautiful track lights that can fill up a small space with light. Find the style that goes with the lighting fixtures that you have chosen. Lobbies are lit quite differently from bedrooms but since your goal is to make the room appear bigger, just make sure that it’s amply lit each time that it’s in use.
And during the day, make sure that natural light freely flows in. Get rid of the heavy draperies and open up the windows. Lastly, make good use of reflective surfaces such as mirrored walls and glass tabletops.
Coordinate
The enemy of a tiny home is a broken up space caused by contrasting hues. Learn to coordinate colors by having the walls and furnishings come in the same color family.
Sometimes Bigger Is Better
At times, the use of a few large pieces of furniture or accessories can also work. Their upholstery must be kept plain so that they do not clash with the existing design. Allow texture to create the visual interest.
The armchairs and sofas that have raised legs can create a sense of spaciousness. Dispose any furniture that are dark and have unnecessary details.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
Just by looking at these two chairs, you can surely pinpoint which one will go inside a masculine room and which will look perfect in a feminine space. Featured pieces are, from left to right, the Hooker Furniture Living Room Windward Dart Honey Chair and the Hooker Furniture Living Room Kato Leather Club Chair with Dark Brindle.
If you were asked, would you be able to pinpoint the masculine from the feminine décor? Many people default into the blue and pink palettes while others say that whichever color is used, both sexes can actually embrace the style. While this is also true, there are certain elements that can make a room appear traditionally feminine or masculine and the best rooms are often a fusion of both.
Defining a room to be more masculine does not mean that it can only be used by a man. It just says that it has qualities that are often associated or linked with masculinity than femininity. But have you ever wondered why certain features look more masculine while other characteristics are perceived to be feminine?
If you’re still wondering, let’s break the characteristics down and, of course, ladies first.
The Feminine Touch
The pink palette always helps, however, this isn’t the only hue that works in a feminine setting. Other elements that could make a room more girly are the small details such as the tiny floral prints, some delicate paintings hung on the walls. There could also be vases of flowers on corners and the fireplace.
At times, it’s not about flowers and having a pink color base. One can still feel the feminine vibe if the designer uses other delicate accents such as a fine bed tray, some pillows, and scalloped linens.
Feminine rooms have a pretty neutral furniture line. You could go shabby chic or country yet the elegance remains. Whether you add comfy and soft things such as a tufted headboard, light hues, delicate prints, fine golds, and whatnot, the refinement is what always remains.
Feminine rooms also play well with patterns. These spaces make good use of botanicals, florals, and the darkest they could go is damask. Polka dots are also sometimes seen and the materials used are mirrors, gilt, crystals, laces, and everything that’s sweetly feminine.
For the stronger women, textures are the go to design element. Combine shiny and soft textures with matte. Experiment with depth by adding layers of textures. Use velvet, cotton, chenille, silk, and cashmere – just to emphasize the femininity of it all.
The Sturdiness of Masculine Spaces
The rooms that gravitate towards masculinity are often decorated with earthy hues. Think on the line of grays, browns, and charcoal black and you have the perfect manly room.
‘Talk of being macho, this does not mean that the room automatically has to be dark. You can try darker shades with pops of bright colors. Just bear in mind that bold tones like deep red and dark jewel hues are best.
Masculine rooms are also devoid of frills. In place of these embellishments, you will see straight and sleek lines. These do not close the doors on soft edges, though. Generally, masculine silhouettes are either geometric or clean-lined. Don’t infuse curvy elements or you’d be in danger of putting too much femininity in the space.
In order to depict the strength of man, you can also use patterns such as plaids, stripes and herringbone. Solids are safest but you can always experiment with the exciting patterns mentioned. Of course, veer away from florals and other patterns that are often perceived to be pretty.
The materials that you use in a masculine room also count. These have to be polished mahogany or glass, concrete, even steel. Their textures also have the power to visually break the room.
If you have to hang artworks in a masculine space, then be sure to find the biggest and boldest masterpieces. Black and white photos are best and they look amazing on walls right under huge wood beams.
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Monday, September 17th, 2018
The American Leather Living Room Aiden Chair blends the classic look of Mid-century style with the scenic outdoors.
Summer’s long gone and with the colder seasons taking center stage, it is time to prepare your patio now for the long hibernation ahead. This is also so that when spring comes, you’d be ready to enjoy the outdoors once again. So how do you keep patio furniture safely tucked this fall and winter?
Rust-free Metals
It is, of course, always best to read the manufacturer’s instructions when it comes to taking good care of your outdoors furniture. Most of the aluminum pieces that are out in the market these days have been powder coated. This is so the pieces are kept free from rust.
Experts also suggest that you wash aluminum furniture pieces then apply a single coat of automotive wax. This is a simple and affordable maintenance tip that you can do annually. Touch up if you see any scratches. Use car paint with the right color.
As for wrought-iron pieces, know that you will encounter rust somewhere down the road. You can remove rust accumulation using a wire brush. After this, coat the furniture with an exterior paint that was specifically designed for wrought-iron pieces.
Let dry then cover with tarp that will keep the furniture intact until spring.
Galvanized metal is known to be more durable than regular metal. While this is so, it is not exempted from the eventual rigors of the cold climate. It is always best to keep your metal furniture in a spot where they won’t be exposed to the elements during fall and winter.
All these maintenance steps are necessary to keep the metal furniture from developing rust and eventually weakening.
Stain-free Fabrics
If there are a few fabric pieces in your patio, then you should work extra hard in keeping those mildew, mold, and stain-free throughout the cold seasons. The easiest way to avoid black spots is to shake them off or to vacuum them.
Detergent and bleach mixtures are best for tough stains. A cup of bleach can be used for every gallon of water. You can then add a little detergent. Use these on non-cotton or printed fabrics. For these, just use a simple solution of water and soap.
Clean Cushions
Ain’t it just wonderful to lay down in a cushioned seat during summer? You would want to go back to that lovely feeling once the holidays are over. There are now many outdoor furniture pieces that come with removable cushions.
When not in use, you can store these cushions inside a storage box. Be sure to use the heavy-duty type or you would be left with fabrics that need to be thawed later on.
Additionally, you should store the cushions so they are kept free from mold and mildew. Cover them with plastic or tarp so that dust won’t accumulate while they are awaiting their reuse.
Elegant Natural Materials
One of the most durable types of woods that are often used in patios is teak. It offers an elegant look that just keeps getting better with time. Use specialty oil once each year. For painted woods, be sure to keep them shielded from the sun’s rays. If they remain exposed, you will soon see that they’d lose their color plus the paint would begin to fade as well.
For an all-year-round furniture, be sure to use synthetic wicker or rattans. Paint the areas that are already flaking.
As for wood patio furniture, make sure that they are sealed for the colder seasons. Use a protective sealant to keep your wood furniture from being damaged by moisture. Snow brings with it a lot of moisture which would eventually cause wood cracks. A sealed furniture will not be soaked in moisture.
Do this same thing with raw wood.
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Monday, September 17th, 2018
Coming soon is the Hooker Furniture Living Room Amani Spot Accent Table which perfectly evokes the relaxed and modern style of Nordic interiors.
Also referred to as Hygge or Nordic design, this interior style has swept the world with its distinct look. Various magazines and websites featured the simplistic beauty and minimalistic functionality of this interior design.
Emerging in the ’50s, Scandinavian interior design has emphasized the beauty of craftsmanship and muted elegance in many homes. If you want to have this neutral style be the look for your home these holidays, then here are some tips to make it work –
Be Mindful of Lighting
It becomes imperative to think of ways to better light your home with just seven hours of daylight in winter. And since you have decided to make this your style, you should know that light is a huge part of it.
Lighting in Scandinavian design centers on mood building through proper illumination and ample amounts of light. As you would delve deeper into this style, you will soon notice that most of the lighting fixtures are bordering on industrial style. Pendants are also quite common as well as wall sconces.
Candle lighting is also a common whimsical feature. Votives can give you the right ambiance.
And since Scandinavian interiors are big on lighting, why not make illumination more exciting with the Maitland-Smith Accessories Brass Candlestick 8167-16?
Linear Furniture
When it comes to furniture, the way to go would always be clean lines. Whether you’re thinking of getting new tables, chairs or sofas, it is safest if you also refer to the Mid-century modern style.
The round edges that this style offers as well as its natural hues are all welcome inside Scandinavian interiors. The secret is also to be space savvy, meaning, there is a place for everything and for everything there is a place.
Light Hardwood Flooring
If you’re a huge fan of wall-to-wall carpeting, then you won’t find it here. Scandinavian homes are traditionally made of hardwood. Don’t go for dark hardwood, though, as this is against the white or natural-colored flooring that is a staple of Scandinavian flooring.
Whether you’re installing the living room or bathroom flooring, always consider the neutral hues that are the standard for these spaces.
Neutral Palette
Speak of neutral colors, Nordic style is definitely a choice of grays, whites, browns, and blacks. These are also often interwoven with the calming and clean interiors popping with dusty pinks or sea green as accent hues.
Walls are typically painted white which allows for artworks and furniture to captivate.
Zero Clutter
What’s a Scandinavian interior if it’s filled with clutter? Since Nordic homes have enough storage spaces, then it is expected that there won’t be unnecessary clutter. Shelves and cabinets are a huge deal in such a home and while less is more, any Copenhagen native will tell you that the furnishings are all intentional.
Warm Textiles
Since Scandinavian homes show lots of whites and neutrals, the only way to balance these is to provide warmth with the mohair, sheep skin or wool cushions and throws. These do not just make your home look more comforting, they can even add to the needed depth provided by texture layers.
It Ain’t Just Tulips for Accents
It is equally important to add living elements to your Scandinavian home. Fresh flowers are the best way to go since they also look luxurious and stylish. Just picture the sidewalks filled with flower shops in Copenhagen and you’ll realize just how colorfully attractive tulips and other flowers could get.
Don’t limit the colors in your home. Make the indoors more flamboyant.
Decorative accents can also be ceramic vases or those cushions with geometric patterns. Explore all the beautiful textures that will balance the canvas that has been set by the style itself.
The Fireplace as the Focal Piece
If you have to make a statement, then say it with a fireplace. Find a corner or the center of the living room where this architectural feature will surely stand out. Then be sure to decorate it according to the Scandinavian design rules and you’re all set.
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Friday, September 7th, 2018
Figure 1. Traditional fall decor in minimalist form. Featured is the Winners Only Dining Room 78 Inches Table With 18 Inches Butterfly Leaf DSB14278A.
It’s Fall once again so warm colors are out to take on the center stage for this season.
There are many luscious ways to decorate your home in a festive and chic way. Simple gourds, traditional pumpkins, unique foliage, and pinecones are the most popular things used which – if you don’t want anything to do with – can also be used as a source of inspiration.
Mix different elements and display them prominently on the mantel or have them adorn the steps of your interesting staircase. Creating a fall wreath is a family project that you can work on one of these weekends. You can also line up miniature pumpkins or have a huge one displayed prominently on your porch.
If you’re feeling a bit of artistic flair surging through you, then why not make a fall pumpkin tableau right by your foyer? Bringing the fall vibe into the dining room is as easy as creating a fall-inspired centerpiece. Just create the perfect mix of white, green tones, and orange hues and you have the enviable modern cornucopia.
Decorate Your Mantel This Fall
It’s not just enough to update the furniture or the wall paint this fall. If you want to complete the look, you should also consider the decorative elements that will adorn architectural features in your home. The fireplace mantel, for instance, is a spot that should reflect the current season. Below is the Uttermost Accessories Chouteau Clock that’s antiqued and has a dusty gray finish. Its burnished edges are so correct for the moment just as it is also accurate in timekeeping.
It will surely be a wonderful timepiece to feature on the mantel. Apart from clocks, you can also layer framed arts or photographs. A painting or a large mirror would also make a huge difference in terms of decorative value.
Use Fireside Colors
You may combine different mantel displays. You can repurpose window, garden gates, and shutters. Simple stuff like fallen leaves can become the accent that will complete the look in your living room, dining room or bedroom.
You could also set up a farm fresh appeal by adding crates of small pumpkins in front of the fireplace. Glowing, lit candles can also replace the usual burning logs.
A Lot of Fresh and Dried Stuff
Fall is the perfect season to evoke the time for harvest. Use vivid foliage for everyone’s enjoyment. Have them placed in a decorative jar and use them as a table centerpiece. You can also have a table runner that’s in any neutral color and then you can just sprinkle the right amount of pinecones and dried leaves to make it more exciting.
The best plants for fall include the Sumac, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Pansies, Beautyberry, Russian Sage, Blue Star Amsonia, and the Goldenrod. You can also have your container garden refilled with Coral Bells. If you have more time to carve a pumpkin pot, then plant your Coral Bells inside that flaming orange carved pumpkin.
Verbena is also an amazing bloomer and so it will look great when it flowers this season. Its colors range from dark blue to the most amazing shades of red. Other plants that you can also use include the Oxalis, decorative cabbages, Sedum, White Clover, Calibrachoa, and Creeping Jenny.
Harvest Display
Since this is the season to harvest, you can also create a bountiful display right in your porch. Welcome your guests to an old ladder surrounded with baskets of marigolds, candle lanterns, some dried plants, corn stalks, and a variety of pumpkins.
You can also make this ensemble more elegant when you decide to bring it indoors and make a special design with the pillar candles right on pedestals close to a vase of silk flowers and a pumpkin assortment.
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Thursday, September 6th, 2018
It is pegged that navy is the color that will dominate many homes during the fall and winter seasons of 2018. Even the cute pink hue is also back with a vengeance. And have you always wanted gold carpeting? Well, this and many other surprisingly delish things are the elements to beat this Fall.
Say Hello to Florals
No, spring isn’t quite over yet as it seems to linger with this lovely trend of flower prints. You’ll have to use these cute patterns on a larger scale, though, if you want to go with the flow this year. Do you remember those blousy floral designs? Have them don your cushions, bedding, and yes, an accent wall that’s a lovely mural.
Shop this look:
Figure 1. Maitland-Smith Lamps and Lighting Chandelier, Floral Decor 8125-19: This chandelier is a chic and sophisticated way to fulfill the Fall 2018 floral trend.
Figure 2. You will surely love the Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Home Office Fleur de Glee Writing Desk 1586-10458A-MULTI2 as it features the designer’s signature floral complete with curved drawer fronts and ample legroom.
Go for Gold
Spring and summer also featured gold as a useful design element. Well, it’s not going away anytime soon.
Gold is still a trend this fall but you can use it as an accessory rather than as the main design element for your home this season. You’re right on track if you already have a Mid-century modern home, to begin with, because gold carpet goes well with this style.
If gold carpeting is a little too much for you, then try this lovely chair. The Marge Carson Bedroom Mirielle Vanity Chair shows just the right amount of gold for you to fulfill that gold accent for this season.
Jet Black Is Back
if you’re a huge monochrome fan then this is a trend that will surely speak to you. Make the black look work by adding a block or two here and there. You can have a jet black shelf or you could also showcase this black vase made of marble complete with cast light antique patina brass mounts. The Maitland-Smith Accessories Black Urn, Brass Mounts 8101-21 is the accessory to beat this season –
All the Pink in the World
That old-fashioned pink that was used to gender-categorize is also being revived for this season. This is the right amount of antidote for the rusty tones that usually dominate fall interiors.
Add more color and warmth to your home this fall by using pink together with other elements such as metallic furnishings. And since you’re dealing with pink, it is sure to look lovely with any shade of gray (fifty shades to choose from).
If you are a bit bolder, then find a statement furniture or upholstery that will surely update the look of your home for this season. If not, then you can always go for the reliable painterly florals as well as layered textures.
Shop think Pink: The Uttermost Living Room Arieat Pink Armchair doesn’t just provide the luscious pink hue but also a supportive comfort which is quite important in any living room seat.
As Bright As You Could Go or Not
It’s Fall. Before you go to the subdued colors of winter, it’s time to enjoy, first, the citrusy colors of fall. Be playful with colors. Look for bolder shapes and hues. It’s all about going for the graphic geometrics and the boldest and brightest hues even on clean lines.
Navy blue might be perceived as a dignified color but it is also versatile so it can be as neutral or as bold as one could get. Plus, jet black is super trending this season and navy blue is almost its cousin so it’s no wonder that it, too, is set to make headlines.
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
The delicious colors of the Canadel Dining Room Side Chair CHA0041 is perfect for Fall. Whether you’re putting it in a casual or formal setting, this is the perfect chair to boost the look of that space.
Cooler climate is nigh so it is now the perfect time to prep your home for the even colder winter. The kids are off to school once more so you have more time to take care of those falling leaves and to check around your home if it is ready for the cool weeks ahead.
Exterior Preparation
One of the first things that you need to check on during this time is the presence of any crack on the asphalt or concrete. It’s also time to clean the gutters. A few hours of sacrifice now could save you thousands of dollars when these are left unchecked.
With the freezing weather lurking around the corner, it’s also time to cover and completely protect the outdoor sprinkler systems and the faucets.
This might not be the month to put them away yet but this is the perfect time to have your outdoor furniture cleaned. Have the gardening tools on the ready because they will need to be stored during winter.
Keep the cold air outside of your home – this is your chief goal this fall. To do this, you need to inspect the doors and windows throughout your home. This is the right time to re-caulk the door and window casings if repairs are already needed.
Interior Preparation
Fireplace. That one word makes you cringe the moment you think of cleaning it. if you have not cleaned the fireplace in spring, then this is your last moment to prepare this part of your home for the winter. Visually inspect the furnace and then replace the filters before you even turn it on again.
Here are the steps to speed cleaning the fireplace and your chimney –
Apart from the fireplace and chimneys, you should also check your fire alarms and your heating systems. Look through the medicine cabinet and see if all the prescription meds have been filled.
Prep the light, too. You would want to have ample lighting during the darker and colder months. You can accentuate natural light by cleaning the blinds and windows.
You might want to switch to Energy Star LED bulbs during the next few months and onward. You won’t just get great lighting, you also get to save money in the process.
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