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Thursday, June 14th, 2018
The Hooker Furniture Bedroom Nest Theory Jay 62in King Upholstered Bed is as streamlined as a man’s bed should be.
Whether it’s minimalist or dramatic, industrial or contemporary, a man’s bedroom is the spot where his lifestyle shows. He can choose to surround himself with details of his lifestyle and you can see this in his choice of furnishings.
Of course, designing a room for a single guy means it should be screaming bachelor. Sharing the bedroom with a partner is different than merely designing it for one man’s use. So what are some stylish means to design a masculine bedroom?
Communication Is Key
Many interior designers would agree that a project for a man’s bedroom is deeply rooted in how the man lives his life. Does he like to travel? Is he a night owl rather than an early bird? Is he also the type that watches the TV before drifting off to sleep or is he the morning news watcher?
These will dictate how the room will eventually be laid out. Put more effort into designing the audiovisual equipment that will be placed there. Men should incorporate technology into their bedrooms which also, more often than not, also translate as their man caves.
Find the right TV cabinet or wall systems that you can set up for all your audiovisual needs.
Accommodation for Two?
Every bachelor thinks how long he will be living alone. Of course, it’s all a matter of when the partner will finally move in so you also have to consider how to redesign the room once this finally happens.
Will you place a full-length mirror? Are you even amenable to this or not?
Of course, you also have to consider the closet space when your better half finally moves in. Will you also add colors, textures, and patterns that are now non-existent? Assess whether you are ready for such changes.
If you’re uncertain about redesigning for the future, then just stick with the neutrals. In fact, guys are a lot more comfortable when they stick to colors such as black, white or gray. They are not comfortable with bold colors such as red or yellow.
Make the room cozy, though, while waiting for your loved one.
The Best Mattress or Nothing
A lot of guys travel for work and they are rarely home so it would help to set up a calm and restful bedroom so that when they are home, that they’d feel comfy and well-rested. You might not want to invest in a $30,000 mattress but you do get what this means – you have to find one that you can invest in that would provide the restful nights that you so long for.
When you finally get the best mattress, then be sure to couple this with good sheets. These are, after all, the ones that would directly touch your skin for many nights.
Display Who You Are
Men are amazing collectors. So if you happen to be one of these, then you can go ahead and shop for a display cabinet that will showcase all your stereo equipment or your football memorabilia. Just think about the stuff that you collect and how you would want these to represent who you are.
Be sure to incorporate this in your design but not in a way that your collection would end up overpowering the rest of the design elements.
A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place
Every guy wants to have a place for all his stuff. So there should be a home for the remote control (the nightstand) and his shoes and clothing (the wardrobe), etc. Whatever interior design or even color palette that you end up choosing, just be sure to include ample storage and you have already designed for a man.
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Sturbridge King Panel Bed w/ Storage Footboard: Point out the elements that make this bedroom a restful place.
The bedroom is not normally displayed so it is quite easy to overlook in terms of design. Yet the bedroom is a space where you would spend more than a third of your life so you have to find ways to make this space as comfy as possible. So what are the most common errors in designing this important part of every home?
Picking the Wrong Nightstand
This is not a matter of what you use the bedside table for. In fact, it’s all about picking the nightstand that complements the size, height, and design of your bed. Finding a nightstand that is too low would make getting that novel or a glass of water much more difficult. You may not think that much yet of these today but they will matter when you’re already dozed off.
Limited Lighting
Every bedroom should have more than one set of lights. Mix both ambient and task lighting because, believe it or not, you will need both. Consider how you often use the bedroom. If you read before you sleep at night, you will definitely need a bedside wall sconce or a lamp. Find one that you can easily switch on or off without walking to it. If you can invest in a dimmer switch that works with a motion sensor, then that would be awesome.
Pick a soft-shaded bedside lamp that you can easily dim when you already need to adjust its brightness.
Wrong Area Rug Placement
Even the most stylish homes could commit this mistake. So where’s the correct position for an area rug?
Rather than have an area rug placed at the end of your bed, have it placed beside it. Put it on the side where you wake up in the morning so that your feet will land on the plush rug the moment you decide to get out of bed.
You might find this a tad too simple but even this simple switch can make a huge difference in the way you take on your day.
You’ll see.
No Device Storage
Sleep experts agree that you need to have a spot where you could store your technological devices at night. Most people – even when experts advise against using phones as alarms – still sleep near their devices. If there is no room for a nightstand for now, then you could buy just a small shelf for your phone and other devices.
Cords on Haywire
What could be more cumbersome than to see cords that are thicker than Medusa’s snaky curls? Even when you think that you might not bring in your smartphone or laptop in the bedroom, eventually you will. And so you will need a good charging dock as well as a storage space for these as well as their respective chargers.
Not Trusting in Feng Shui
What’s wrong with believing in energy or chi? The Chinese believe in an optimal position for the bed. This is supposed to be placed in the command position or in a spot that is away from the door but at an angle where you still get to see the door.
Have the bed positioned where there is space all around it, with the headboard against one of the walls. This belief in the flow of energy also makes sense on the practical level. For instance, leaving space around your bed will allow someone who enters to move with ease.
Try it and you’ll soon feel the difference.
Uncoordinated Furnishings
What could be more wrong than to have a large bedroom but all the stuff there seem to contradict one another? Take time to create a harmony in the bedroom. After all, this is where you will rest so it should be free from clutter and distracting pieces.
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2018
Here, the dramatic piece is the bed itself. The Bedford Pineapple Post King Bed from the American Cherry collection of Fine Furniture Design is more than noteworthy.
Homes’ interiors are often quite interesting when something different has been set up there. Anyone would be immediately intrigued the moment that enigma or mystery is created. Setting up a dramatic décor can be the surprising twist in every home’s interior design. You could think about adding some elements that would give the space a sense of surprise or drama.
It can be difficult to create mystery, a surprise element and drama all in the same space. But just the right elements might be able to provide these characteristics if you try hard enough. Creating drama need not be complex. Even a gold curtain could be the right element of surprise that anyone can add to a room. This curtain can also be functional as it can be used to divide different spaces.
Here are other ways that you can add drama to your home –
The Amazing Fireplace
We all know the uses of the fireplace. But it’s not just there to keep a room warm.
The fireplace can also be dressed up to provide the needed statement in a room. To do this, you need to dress up the mantel. There are many ideas on how to do this. You can –
The Dark Dimension
Painting a room dark is not always tantamount to using black on ceilings, walls, and the floor. A dark room can be saturated with colors so that the background serves as the canvas for your interesting pieces. The dramatic look, especially on that spot where the ceiling and the walls meet, can be an interesting thing to look at.
There are rules to follow when you want to paint the room with a strong color such as black or gray. Remember that dark hues can make a room recede. When you do decide to paint with just the dark to medium color, then you can actually make the room appear larger- you should try this.
Creating a striking interest is making a space more compelling in such a way that people are naturally drawn towards it. The best-looking interiors are far from safe. These are the rooms where the homeowners take a risk and so they are able to create the room with the wow factor.
Be bold! Use patterns and colors. You don’t have to be garish, though. You could dilute colors to create a room that’s a little safer.
Go Big
Do not underestimate the power of scale. Go ahead and hang that huge painting or just group a number of small pictures to create a huge wall collage.
Drama in a Nutshell
There are many other ways to create a dramatic scheme. You can contrast the shadows which move into the room throughout the day. You can also study how each lighting fixture reflects differently on the textures in the room. Rough textures often have a softer shadow compared to the sharp edges.
You can also use the same color in a textured range. Limit the amount of texture, though, as this could lead to confusion. Just adding two or three should be fine.
Pick oversized plants and floor lamps. Use them in corners of your room.
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Monday, June 11th, 2018
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Building your dream home can be one of the most exciting events that can happen in your life. Sitting down and finally discussing your plans with an architect and your chosen contractor is certainly a dream come true. These are the experts that can now guide you as you take on this project-of-a-lifetime.
Before you get excited about the prospect of designing the structure and the interiors of your future home, have you given much thought as to where it is going to be built? The lot where your home will be constructed can make or break your dream.
Visit the Site
Before you even consider how the house would eventually look like, and when possible, you should pay the site of your property soon. Some homeowners might think that traveling to the exact site is a waste of time but this is where the error lies.
You have to be able to walk on that property and observe the views from various vantage points. You will also get a feel for the potential neighborhood and what sort of people are living there. Doing this early on will save you from many inconveniences in the future.
Try to visit also at different times. The climate and local characteristics matter, too. Visit also during the morning, at midday, and also during the evening. If it’s still possible, visit during different seasons. You may be thinking of a rustic home and that’s fine during summer but what happens in that area during winter? Would your home be able to take on the ravaging weather?
Bring a Friend
Now, this friend has to be someone who will be unbiased about his or her opinion. Tell her to comment without having regard for how much you like the place. The architect may say all the nicest things about the property but it pays to bring a person who would give an honest opinion.
If you can also have a designer or a civil engineer give his opinion, then all the better. Ask the architect for any recommendations of the professionals whom he has worked with in the past. Ask why they are his recommendations. Take a careful look at each one’s portfolio.
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Visit the Local Building Department
Give this office a visit, set an appointment with an official so you can ask about historical data and the current construction and geographic activities that are happening in the area. Ask also about any planned communities that will be built there in the future.
You can also show the property where you’re thinking of putting up your home so the official can provide a useful insight into your plans. You could also get some ideas on the local resources that are surrounding the area such as parks, churches, transport stations, shopping centers, hospitals, and other amenities.
Weigh Your Options
You might be so in love with one property that you already refuse to see other options. But just like every decision that you have to make in your life, you have to have some choices laid out for you. Otherwise, you could get stuck with a bad property at a hefty price.
When, on the other hand, you are having trouble narrowing down your list, ask your architect once more. The building plan will tell them what sort of property would be best for your plans. He will also be able to advise on what home will suit the property that you’re considering.
Consider Outdoor Living Space Use
You could get easily caught up with the excitement of building a new home complete with landscaping but are you prepared to hire landscaping professionals weekly? There’s a reality check for every would-be homeowner.
Remember that corner lots have wider spaces so they require more landscaping. Lots in the middle are narrower and require fewer works on landscaping so make your choice early on.
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Friday, June 8th, 2018
Even the Huntington House Living Room Curve 2062-32 follows the rule of three.
Have you read about the design theory? Do you want to? It is the statement of the all too important principles of design. It has also been interpreted in a lot of ways but that’s not what you’re about to learn. There is one thing about this theory that is not difficult to comprehend – the rule of three.
Did you know that the eyes acclimate instantly to groupings of three? This is why you would typically find this rule applied to web design, photography, and art. This rule, when applied in designing or decorating any room in your home, would result in a space that’s inviting yet polished.
Designing by the Number
While open space layouts and open palettes are quite the in things these days, but quite frankly, there are certain rules to follow if you want your design to stand out. The correct and perfect interior design can be created by the rule of three.
This design principle can affect any room that you use it in. It is the rule that will dictate the size, layout, as well as the shapes of objects that will be placed therein. Even the colors and patterns that will be used in the rooms are dependent upon this rule.
You have probably seen this concept in magazines, photographs, and even in PowerPoint presentations in your office but you might not have paid much attention to it. Yet this is the rule that can expand as it represents an odd number – the number 3.
Even in Feng Shui, the rule of three is known to create more energy while the even numbers are said to condense the space.
Infusing your home with more energy, therefore, means you have to follow this rule. So why three?
Just imagine a room with each of the design elements having five pieces. That’s like being in a cluttered space. The human brain can only process so much that it can best take in three design elements at a time.
Think of your mind as a space where puzzles are solved. The number three is the very point of balance and so when your brain sees it, it stops resisting and it even tends to understand right away.
Applying this concept all begins with color. You can start with a big area filled with the accent piece such as a single wall or a colorful sofa. You can then design further by adding two more elements in the same color but of varying grades.
When it comes to size, the Rule of Three can be applied to the girth and height. Don’t think that you need to decorate with three uniform vases, though. On the contrary, it becomes more visually interesting if you decorate with vases of varying sizes.
As to the shape or size, the logic of this rule applies to the pillows that you place on your plush sofa or the way that you arrange the bookshelf. Even the layout of your kitchen lighting can pretty much sum up the logic behind The Rule of Three.
The Challenging Living Room
The living room is the very area where you first welcome your guests. This room can either make or break these people’s experience. You, therefore, need to balance the design elements in the room so that your guests and even your family member would feel more relaxed in that room.
Use the coffee table to balance the room that’s already filled with the couch and some chairs. This furniture will then become the third element and not literally the third piece. But, remember to still group in threes just so the eyes would still understand the concept.
You could also add three textures. Dress up the couch using pillows and blankets. Here, you can use the Rule of Three yet again. Match the woven throw with a lumbar pillow and then finish the look with a large throw covered in fleece.
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Thursday, June 7th, 2018
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Spring is about to say goodbye but we’re just not ready to say goodbye yet. Everything, after all, is still in full bloom and we would want to enjoy the warm breezes and the lovely sunsets some more. You might have been done with your spring cleaning but are you done with your spring redecorating?
Spring redecoration does not have to be a major remodel. You can make easy changes that would brighten up the current season and even welcome the equally warm and bright summer.
Use the Basic Light Sources
If you want your home to look and feel brighter, then you need to find the best spot to begin. Your choice of light makes a huge difference. Of course, you need natural light to pour in during the day but, at night, what would you do?
Remember that the higher the lighting fixture goes, the more that it is going to resemble daylight. This is if you invest in a bulb or lighting fixture that has ample illumination according to the space measurements.
You do not have to limit the ceiling lights. You could set up several recessed lighting on the ceiling and even in cabinets to showcase your collections.
Fewer Window Coverings
Window treatments can surely beautify the home but, at times, they could also block the light that is supposed to make your home look brighter and, therefore, more inviting. Use light-colored, sheer curtains. Have these curtains hung in such a way that you still have a little privacy but also enough to let in ample light and the cool breeze.
If you are used to hanging dark draperies, then swap them for the sheer curtains just for the upcoming season. This is an easy enough task to refresh the look of your home.
Explore the Outdoors
Why not? After all, it’s summer soon so you might as well explore the nature outdoors. Do not remain cooped inside your home. If you have available outdoor space, then utilize it. Set a few chairs in your backyard and enjoy al fresco dining with your family.
You can also leave the living door open between the different rooms. Doing this would result in more light and air in your home.
Use Mirrors
It’s going to be sunny soon so why not use a reflective surface to help illuminate your home? You can strategically place the mirrors so that natural light would become more abundant as it is reflected on the mirror surfaces.
The living room is an inspiring room to set up mirrors. This can become a more sociable spot the moment you add in more light.
Remember that it’s all about the position or the angle of the mirror towards the light. Hang a mirror right across an open window, preferably one that opens to a lovely greenery. The light from this window, as well as the beautiful scenery, will be reflected, making your living room a more cheerful place to be in.
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Alter the Furniture
Heavy, ornate pieces just won’t work if you want an airier and brighter surrounding If you want your home to look and feel airier, then you have to let go of these kinds of furniture. Buy a new set that allows more breathing room. Swap the chunky pieces with the ones that have hairpin legs.
Add Plant Life
Spring is the symbol of new life. So what could be more apt in brightening your home than to add some potted plants? Decorate with orchids or even a small tree. Fill those usually boring corners with these interesting live art.
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
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Planning on creating an oasis right in your own backyard? That’s actually possible. And with summer clearly approaching, you need to plan for those weekend barbecues and dipping in the pool. The warmer days are here again so it’s time to dress up your outdoor space into something more, well, suitable for the season.
Consider the Layout
Don’t get carried away by designing multiple backyard zones. Look for space where you would concentrate on designing. What’s your main goal? Is this going to be a place to entertain guests or just a place to spend some quality time with your family during the evenings?
Baby Steps
If this is the first time that you’re changing the layout of your backyard, then take it easy. You could begin by changing the trellis or setting up a reading spot. You would want to start small so that the maintenance would also be feasible.
An Extension of the Indoors
Patios and backyards are seen these days as an extension of the living room. Bring the style outdoors by picking the right décor which will balance the look indoors. The style can be reflected in the kinds of flowering plants that you choose (the colors of the flowers could complement the indoor color palette or it could be the anchor hue itself).
You can also add comfy touches like table linens, throws, and some candles to begin this alteration.
Value Above All
Summer is also a great season to improve the value of your backyard. You can finally replace your home’s siding. You can also plan on adding an outdoor fire pit or, better yet, a fireplace. These can add to the recent value of your home. Easily, it can give about 80% ROI making these upgrades worthy of thought.
The hottest colors for this year – apart from UltraViolet – are pale yellows and greens. You can also use deep blues and reds. Just make sure that the hues still complement your personal preferences as well as the indoor style.
Being One with Nature
And since you’re at it, you might as well use the outdoor elements such as the waters, stones, and wood. These natural materials are there for you to use and to decorate with. If you don’t have enough stones to decorate with, then use stone veneers. These have grown in popularity over the years because of their realistic looks.
Add a wooden dining set and some wicker chairs to set up this option of a backyard getaway.
Privacy Please
An outdoor getaway can only be such if you also consider privacy. Just consider the degree of separation that you would require from your next-door neighbors and the street. Plan your design according to your privacy needs.
If you have a typical home where neighborhood parties are heard, then you can set up a privacy fence and a railing that goes with it. This comes in a lot of styles and different privacy levels. For the more populated neighborhoods, you might as well set up an entire fence.
Plan Around Limitations
There are, of course, limitations when you set up a backyard oasis. You would need to worry about lighting during the night and the fabrics that you could use on chairs. It’s not okay to just make do with any upholstered chair anymore. Know whether these furniture pieces will be able to withstand the harsh elements outdoors.
This is going to be your outdoor haven so find also a feature that would beat the heat or even setting up an irrigation system that can mist the patio when needed.
You also have to plan how to keep pests such as mosquitoes, at bay.
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
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Are you drawn to the contemporary style? This interior design is your type if you like what’s hip or what’s current, and if you like the pieces that are modern and are in. A lot of people have the notion that contemporary interiors are minimalist and cold but there are ways that the rooms in such a home can also be welcoming and comfy.
Today’s Contemporary Home
Sure, the contemporary homes of today are not cluttered neither are they dark. It is a style that’s often used in stores and offices, and yes, more and more in residential spaces.
The contemporary home sticks to fundamentality, subtlety, and simplicity. It features clean lines so that what’s left are pieces that speak for themselves.
The contemporary home showcases the space more than the stuff that is found in there. And the scarcity of furnishings is not to show lack but highlights the beauty of but a few pieces and living comfortably even with just those few pieces.
Contemporary homes are also fresh and sleek. If you want to achieve this look for your own home, then it’s time to follow a few basic guidelines.
Contemporary Hues
Since simplicity is the key to having a contemporary home, then you should learn to use white, black, and neutrals. There is beauty in these simple colors. Actually, they can become the perfect backdrop to the right bold or bright color that you choose for your home.
The walls have to be painted in a neutral hue and then the accessories will easily pop from the foreground as they come in the most interesting colors that you can find. Would you want the orange chair to be even more visible? Then follow this simple rule of using contemporary colors.
Space and Line
Other distinctive elements of the contemporary home are the proper use of space and lines. The lines are often found on architecture such as the high ceilings, bold blocks of colors, geometric art, and bare windows.
Be sure to use structural elements such as brick features, exposed pipes, and trusses, even air ducts. These can easily draw the eye so paint them to further highlight their importance in your design.
Contemporary Furniture
The furniture for this interior design should be the piece de resistance. It should be a piece that is, in itself, a bold statement. It can be simple and linear but its geometric shape and its textures and colors are far from unnoticeable.
The upholstered pieces should come in white or black or, yet again, any neutral tone. The fibers could be jute, wool, linen or cotton.
Say no to bulky pieces and yes to the more colorful yet linear ones. Less is more so find chairs, sofas, ottomans with exposed legs. The beds should be free from trims and tassels. Never use ruffles in any of your design or decorative elements. Abolish anything that’s floral, carved, and excessive. Instead, go for basic, structural, and bold.
Contemporary Flooring
The contemporary floors must be smooth, bare, and topped with vinyl, wood or tile. You can use carpets but just for sound control and it should never be the plush type.
Contemporary Lighting
Now this one you absolutely have to do right. Use track lighting as well as recessed lighting so that the walls are awashed with light. Add a dash of color, here and there, and some metallic elements on your lighting fixtures.
Can lighting or spotlights can be used to highlight posters, paintings or prints. These can help draw the eye right where you want them to be.
Never clutter the room with various collections. Just pick the one that speaks to you and represents you and that you need to highlight.
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Monday, June 4th, 2018
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Pendant lighting fixtures have been around for many years but to think that they are just decorative elements is limiting them to just one role. There are many ways that you can spice up your home using this type of lighting fixture. And more often than not, the results are far too astounding to imagine.
Pendant lamps have been around since the time of the Ancient Greeks. Animal fats together with perfumes had wicks and then placed inside clay pots.
Pendant Light in the Kitchen
People are naturally drawn to light. And it is in layering, the drama that makes lighting more interesting to the human vision.
There isn’t one kind of light that can serve as the correct light for the entire kitchen. The different kinds of light have their own roles to play. The task light, for instance, can be used to illuminate the work areas such as the kitchen island as well as the pantry closet.
Decorative lighting, on the other hand, is your kitchen lighting eye candy. This is the one that adds visual interest to the kitchen. It can be the chandelier or the wall sconces that look like candelabra, or it can be your beautiful pendant lighting fixture.
Kitchen accent lighting can give depth. These are those recessed lights that you can add to create a visual drama even for a busy place such as the kitchen.
Pendant Lighting in the Bedroom
Picking the right bedroom lighting can be both challenging and fun. There is also a wide range of bedroom lighting which all have their own advantages. It’s up to you to get the style and the type of illumination that would make your bedroom more restful.
The size of the pendant lighting matters. You might be tempted to lead the light away from the bed – don’t. You can hang the pendant lighting – that is proportional to the size of the room, of course – right on the ceiling directly on the middle of the bed.
Make sure that your pendant light also enhances the theme that you have chosen for the bedroom. ‘Want a cascading chandelier for this room? That’s fine, too.
Pendant Fixture in the Living Room
It is crucial to properly light the living room because it is a hub of family activities. So what happens in your living room? You can use all three types – general, task, and accent.
General lighting could be as simple as natural light during the day. Overhead lighting is also important during the night. If you like watching TV in the living room, then use surrounding lights that won’t cause glare.
Accent lighting in the living room could be low-level lamps and floor lamps. Cozy it up with some pendant lights that match the theme of that space.
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Pendant Lighting in the Dining Room
Just like the kitchen and the living room, the dining room is also a busy part of a home. And this is also one of the most interesting rooms that you can decorate. Here, you can definitely play with the different shapes of pendant lighting.
You can hang round pendants in place of the usual crystal chandeliers. You see, pendant lighting is as flexible as dining room lighting could go. Multiple pendants could even provide this room the needful complementary element for the rest of the design.
In picking your pendant light for this room, make sure that it is no less than 12 inches smaller than the dining table that you have set. The linear suspension should be about 1/3 to 2/3 of the table’s length and about 30 inches from its surface.
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Fine Furniture Design’s Regal Collection is regal yet homey at the same time.
Did you know that it takes just a few steps to spruce up your new house? You see, a house is just a structure, it’s nothing more than a dwelling place. The form or structure of the house really does not matter, what truly matters is what’s inside. There are special things and, of course, people that are needful in transforming a house into a home.
Begin from the Ground Up
You might not think that this is the first area to begin your activity but the floors are the very elements that can significantly unite the place. Carpeting and the installation of area rugs are one of the best ways to do this. These are perfect sound absorbers.
Do you remember how the sound echoed when you left your last home? Then you would surely not want that with your new home. Have it filled with warmth and softness by the introduction of these floor elements.
Add Meaningful Things
You can also slowly add textiles to create a more lived-in appearance. Textiles are vital elements in the creation of moods. Interior designers make good use of textiles when they are out to set the tone in a home. They choose the textiles with the correct patterns, colors, and textures which match the style that the homeowners have chosen for their new home.
Let There Be Light
Even the Bible has set the importance of lighting to human existence, so, take heed. If you want your lighting to look awesome, then it is best to hire a professional to install the lighting systems in your home. Most electricians can do this but you have to set your foot with regard to the type of lighting fixture that you would want for each room.
More often than not, houses are provided with the simplest lighting. If you want to stand out, then veer away from basic and boring. Making the room cozy is by replacing boring bulbs and fluorescent lighting with chandeliers, wall sconces, and pendants.
Store Properly
An important lesson that every homeowner needs to learn has a lot to do with functionality. A lot of interior designs are aesthetically-based but then all these fail if you do not have the basic storage necessities.
Remove those piles and stacks of stuff that you no longer need and then have them donated. Keep clutter at bay in your new home. Focus on displaying only the stuff that can make your house feel like a home and, believe us when we say, clutter isn’t going to be one of them.
Storage can be pretty straightforward. Use handmade baskets that are easy-on-the-eye. You can also invest in drawers and cabinets that could store items that you will be needing soon. This is the time to learn to display only the things that matter while storing those that are not to be used yet.
For the rest of the clutter, they will have to find a new home in your garbage bins.
Personalize
Artwork isn’t just for the elites. An effective way to decorate your house and make it look like a home is to have it decorated with stuff that you own. Frame those photographs of your family travels and have them conspicuously displayed on walls and on the piano.
Use paintings to liven up the living room or just about any room in your home. Do you have special interests or collections? Then you can have those displayed, too. Be sure to highlight your collection in such a way that the architecture or the design elements around them serve as its frame.
If you have a collection of books, then you have to invest in a lovely bookcase that would prominently display it. Again, proper lighting is also crucial.
Lastly, what could better personalize a house than to have it filled with boisterous laughter?
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