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Friday, December 8th, 2017
Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Botanical Rug 0609CS Poinsettia set an awesome Christmas vibe in your home.
Isn’t it amazing to stock up on food and other necessities when winter is approaching? Your mind goes through the wide-ranged checklist consisting of warm socks, bottles of wine, flashlights and batteries, and even some new board games. Having knowledge that you have all that you need during the winter season is a great way to jump-start your holiday coziness.
Stock #1: Firewood
If you have a fireplace or a wood stove, then it is a must to stock up on dry wood. This is essential, nay, crucial to your warmth during those cold, cold days.
Wood even looks amazing as a decorative element since it looks amazing when neatly stacked in a corner or right by the fireplace. If you don’t want to worry about critters, though, it is best to have the logs stored in a wide shed outdoors. Be sure to prevent snow from seeping through, or you’d be burning damp logs for the rest of the holidays.
If you happen to have a covered porch, then this is also an amazing spot to place your wood pile. This view is also a wonderful way to welcome your guests as they pay a visit to your family during the holidays.
Stock #2: Winter Clothing
While you may have the most fashionable line of coats and boots, it also pays to have the types that are for day-to-day wear. For 2017 Winter Fashion that’s wearable, you can have a pair or more of ski jackets. These slope-worthy jackets can even look good with slacks and pointy heels.
Winter is also the season for extra-long sleeves. Say yes to Rihanna’s sleeves that extend past the fingers. If this is too flimsy for you, then you can always go for the reliable puffer coats. They can be fashionably cool while offering you the right insulation for the coldest season.
This is also the moment to bring out your turtlenecks and wear them underneath long dresses. It’s a winter wardrobe that’s sassy and comfy.
Of course, winter is the season for boots. So make the Spice Girls swoon as you rock those winter boots. Warm socks should also be a part of your winter fashion. Your feet deserve to be warm during winter so stock up on thick, plush socks. Find the ones that are non-slip so that you can wear them while in your slippers.
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Stock #3: Throws and Cozy Bedding
Winter calls for a different set of bedding. Think of thick layer of wool blankets, flannel sheets, and duvet covers. Add in some colorful throws or throws in neutral shades if you wanna go Scandinavian.
There is nothing better than to curl up to a ball and read a novel while you’re tucked cozily underneath these fresh sheets. Of course, don’t forget the warm mug of hot choco.
Stock #4: Books, Candles, and Wines
Being snowed-in is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Set up a lovely bookshelf near your reading nook. Don’t forget the table or task lamp that will make your readings more comfy. Plump up a huge pillow and just lie on the thick, carpeted floor.
You can also read in front of the fireplace as the firewood crackles busily. Then pour yourself a glass of wine as you read the misadventures of your favorite heroine. If the fireplace is non-existent then just recreate the warm glow of the fireplace with lots of candles.
Stock #5: Bath Oils
What could be more relaxing than to have a warm, aromatic bath after a long, cold day? You can even do your readings in the bathroom. Just prep your bath put in the scented bath oils then prop your book, candle, and reading glasses.
After bathing, it’s time to enjoy some board games and puzzles with your family.
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Thursday, December 7th, 2017
Or it’s just lovely to swim in white with specks of gold and pastel. Featured here is the Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Dining Room Swanson Upholstered Metal Side Chair.
There are many known advantages to using white in a home, probably the best known is its awesome ability to reflect light, making any home more spacious and airy. The aesthetic benefits of white also bring about a different level of calmness, cleanliness, and simplicity.
If you’re tempted to suddenly whitewash your home with this color (or the very absence of hues), it is wise to hold your horses first. There are many more creative ways of using white in interior design than just painting the walls white.
An even better part when you’re willing to wait is that you are going to have a limitless choice of fusing more beautiful colors all around.
Use White as Main Feature
Instead of using white on your walls, why not use white furnishings? Don’t let white become your default backdrop when you can use it in more interesting ways.
White furniture can pop against a dark background. So, when you have dark walls then you’ll have an elegant vibe as you make the space more interesting with your white furniture pieces. You can also have the fireplace painted white to match your furniture set.
Your background can be black, midnight blue or the unique bottle green.
Use White as a Highlighter
This is one of the most common roles of white. You can play up the most interesting details by using white as a highlighting color. An example is when you have white kitchen cabinets surrounding your kitchen. Here, fun details can be seen as a dark-colored kitchen island and wood flooring will help in playing up the beauty of bright yellow flowers in a glass vase.
Even your appliances can now come in color to offset the mainly neutral surroundings.
Use White as an Overhead Beam
Imagine white wood beam ceilings. This single feature can already make the room. A few people may prefer the natural color of wood as opposed to whitewashed ceilings but if you want to brighten up your space, then having white ceilings is one of the easiest ways to achieve it.
Plus, a single coat or whitewashing will not completely hide the grain of the wood so it will still look beautifully natural than having to hide the wood completely with thick coats of paint.
Use White on Trimming
Wainscoting might not be that common in bedrooms but it could be a terrific and fashionable idea to work on. Wainscoting can cover a major portion of the walls then you can choose any pastel color to complement.
This duo can then be the perfect backdrop for any interesting patterns and colors that you would want to add to the bedroom.
Paint the Floor White
Sure they are a tad more difficult to maintain but white floors are super charming. They can exude a casual vibe but, at the same time, a fancy appeal that is impossible to ignore.
White flooring can also make the furniture appear floating. You can also play up the fashion in the dining area as you place the most colorful, mismatched chairs. What about white oak floors? Oh, they’re so beautiful that they exude cleanliness.
White flooring is the most excellent complement to any home’s design. These floors are your blank canvas just like white walls.
Paint the Staircase White
Why not? Amp the style in your home as you take the interior design further with white staircases. Encase the steps with glass or acrylic side panels instead of the usual metal spindles and banisters.
Go Traditional with White Tiles
And what is a bathroom without white ceramic fixtures? White is still the go-to color when it comes to cleanliness and simple beauty. White bathroom fixtures are also an excellent way to add value to your home.
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Put your feet up and read in ultimate comfort. Featured here is the Thomasville Living Room Vienna Ottoman 0331 002.
The bibliophile does not necessarily have to do her readings in the library. Any voracious reader would agree that the greatest joy is to have a comfy space – even just a corner – where you could curl up and read a book for hours. This has to be a spot that’s free from distraction.
Yet in a world of alarms and alert tones as well as the greatly-reduced boundaries of work and home, having quality time for reading gets more and more difficult. This is a necessity that you have to make room for, though. With this, you can even make better use of your home’s interior spaces whether it’s that unused corner or that extra space by the bay window.
A Spot for Reading
The first step to make is to find the perfect spot for your reading nook. This is any space that has minimal to zero distractions. If you happen to belong to a big family with many roommates, then find a spot that is not the center of your home or the hub of activities.
The reading nook is that non-crowded, Zen spot, where you will be able to concentrate and relax at the same time. This is never that spot where you are constantly reminded of your to-do checklist. Make sure also that the spot is free of clutter.
Comfort Is Key
Another factor that makes reading more relaxing is to create a nook that is comfortable to sit in. You will need the right seating unit for this. It can be a chaise lounge or it can even be as simple as a pile of throw pillows.
Whatever it is that will make your reading more comfortable for you should be your seating unit. Of course, you must bear in mind that your back is well-supported and that you can lie back when you need to.
Don’t be pressured to put too many accessories because you won’t need a lot. All you need, in fact, is a comfortable chair, ample lighting, and a small desk where you can place your book and reading glasses.
Find a Proper Desk
What’s the best table to that will support your optimal seating setup? A table is handy because it will hold your book for you once you’re done reading. You don’t even have to get up in order to do so. You will also need a soda or a glass of juice when you’re reading so you need a table surface that minimizes the frustrating cleanups that come with juice spills.
Keep Reading Options Nearby
This all depends on your reading style. Are you the type that reads a book from start to finish? Or are you the type that reads two or more books at the same time?
You also need to consider the space constraints. Adding bookshelves all depends on these factors so be able to do some pertinent measurements so that you can invest in the best kind of shelf for your standby reads.
Shelves can house some of the books that you will soon be reading or just your collections from years of reading. Just make sure that the books are also at arm’s length so that you can save time in going to and from that spot.
Ample Lighting
The best reading light, again, depends on several factors. First, consider your preference. Do you like reading by the window? Then this would mean that you have ample natural light during the day. Consider light distribution – would you like the light to be focused on your book or would it be more important for you to be flooded with light so that you won’t drift to sleep?
Here’s a gauge, when you were younger, say about 10, all you needed was 40 watts or even hardly any light. By the time that you’re 60 or older, you would need 100 watts which is about 1,600 lumens so you can read clearly.
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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People who refer to pastel colors actually mean tints of any color. These are those colors that come with their lightest values. Try mixing any color with white and what you eventually achieve is pastel. So this could be aqua, lavender, lilac, rose, ash blond, peach, and many such hues.
What feelings do you have when you see pastel colors? Don’t they evoke a certain level of coolness? Wearing pastels in the summer or spring seems to be a common practice. It’s as if the mind tells you to wear something that won’t absorb too much heat.
Pastel colors tend to veer towards the feminine side yet there are now more and more men’s clothing that come in pastels.
The Pastel Psychology
When spring comes, try to take note of the colors that are most used by advertisers. You will soon realize that these colors are pastels.
Pastels are known to have a calming effect and they are sure to capture anyone’s attention.
To understand how pastels captivate those who see them, you need to perceive them as light. All pastel colors are light and, in turn, light is a form of energy. This means, therefore, that since they are forms of energy, then can excite or stimulate.
So don’t be surprised when pastels make you feel happy or tranquil. The wrong colors placed in a certain room could bring about depression. The psychological effects of colors are experienced by humans day in and day out.
There are certain pastel colors that can increase people’s blood pressure, pulse, and even up your adrenaline. Combine red and yellow and you would feel hungry – McDonald’s burger anyone?
Orange can excite, hence, it is an effective color to invite customers to buy something. Seeing this color just makes you want whatever is associated with it. Yellow, on the other hand, makes you think of the sun and comfort.
Pastel colors are less saturated when compared with the primary colors – red, yellow, and blue. They are soft, they feel light, and they offer a calming effect.
Pastel in Modern Homes
Don’t just stick to baby blue or baby pink for your pastel choices. Once associated with boys and girls, respectively, these are now seated behind many other interesting pastel hues.
Today’s homes show pastels in many different light. Kitchens are chiefly beige, white, and black by default but those who plunge into the pastel bandwagon feel the energy brought about by their color choice.
Blenders, mixers, and just about every countertop appliance now come in pastel colors. They simply look beautiful when placed right next to your professional grade oven and stove.
Pastels are also great in creating relaxing interiors. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and sitting rooms are often the rooms that get a pastel makeover. There are those who venture into pastel remodels as they turn the private rooms into a more relaxing sphere.
Living rooms are now more bright and welcoming – right to the very edge of being Martha Stewart worthy – because of the addition of pastel accents.
Homeowners who want to balance their darker-colored tiles or granite countertops resort to pastel additions.
Homeowners who want to have a country cottage home also turn to pastels for their theme. If you feel that your home lacks the shabby chic requirements or the weather look of a cottage style, then add some pastel hues here and there.
Be careful in choosing the wood finishes that you pair with your pastel color scheme. Be sure to use pastel only with the finishes that compliment your pastels. Wood paneling, rattan, wood floors, and sea grass will all look perfect with pastel additions. So would cherry wood, and mahogany.
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Monday, December 4th, 2017
This room would have been cold without the warmth and contrasting effects of the lamps, the unique vase on the nightstand, and the bowl of magazines. Featured here is the Constance King Sleigh Bed from Fine Furniture Design’s Meritage Collection.
Having a one-of-a-kind home does not mean buying the latest appliances or adding heavy wood furniture at every corner. While furniture and appliances can help make a place appear cozy, there is a much better way to achieve a unique look – add personal touches.
You just have to add personal touches if you want to make your house feel like a home. You can even tell stories as you display your collections. Other than showing the world your book or action figure collections, here are other things that can help customize your dwelling place –
Personalized Lettering
There are now a lot of shops that offer personalized vinyl lettering for your signs, sayings, and monograms. You can now place your favorite quote to welcome your visitors at your main door.
Dashes and Splashes of Color
What’s your favorite color? Use that to anchor the rest of your design elements. This can also serve as the color for your accent wall. If you don’t want purple splashed all across the walls of your living room, then use it as an accent hue instead.
Create a statement by adding a colorful piece of furniture. If you have a neutral-colored backdrop and furnishings, then add colorful throws to offset the muted palette. Remember that the right addition of color can tie your style together effectively.
Eclectic Art
Find an artwork that speaks to you and display that in a prominent area. The artwork must not just make you happy but also capture the imagination of other beholders.
If you’re still not sure where to begin, try looking for prints of the best global holiday destinations, preferably the ones that you have already visited. Have you kept your pictures in Paris? Then it’s time to look for art pieces that are connected to this expedition.
Motivational quotes can also jumpstart your personalization project.
Candles and Tealights
Candles have always been the go-to element when it comes to romanticizing a place. Apart from these, there are also tea lights which come in small tin cans which can burn for 3-5 hours.
Scented and uniquely-shaped candles will look particularly charming during this holiday season. Have some stunning candle holders display your selection of tea lights. Even citrus peelings, eggshells, green or red apples, glued pistachio shells, and a small stump of wood, can serve as candle holders for your cute tea lights.
Memorabilia
Most of the time, it is a challenge to infuse your collection into an existing theme in your home. If you don’t want your collectibles to turn into clutter, then you need to know how to properly display them. First, have a memory table set up at the center of the living room right where the center table is supposed to go. You can also arrange your collection on an open shelf according to finishes and sizes. Create depth as you combine according to color or thickness.
Does your son have a huge collection of matchbox toys? How about coaxing him to have those cars displayed on the wall? Set up a matchbox car mural right where he can see them every day as he eats his cereal.
Do you have quilted works? Then have them displayed right by the door of your living room. Use a short ladder to hang the different-patterned quilts.
What about those people who love to collect lunch boxes? Just like the matchbox mural, you can also create an accent wall using a tall shelf for your lunch box collectibles. This can be done as a floor-to-ceiling kind of display or just a dedicated section of the wall.
You see, there are so many ways to personalize your home. The limit is only that of what’s conceived in your mind.
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Friday, December 1st, 2017
The Flexsteel Living Room Square Coffee Table 6722-032 mirrors the exposed beams as well as the sturdy steel parts of an industrial structure.
There are two words that you need to remember when wishing to create industrial chic style – safety and efficiency. The word industrial, after all, exudes functionality and something of an icon. While it may constitute abandoned or forgotten warehouses and factories, all these structures still show stability and durability.
Lately, industrial spaces have slowly been becoming the most in-demand locations for events and modern dwellers. While you may have just encountered the term industrial chic, it was not born last month, in fact, it’s been around for years.
These days, industrial buildings are famous locations for the biggest parties, social events, and special occasions such as weddings. Since these structures were originally made to house the biggest types of machinery and hundreds if not thousands of workers, turning these spaces into a social hub has been a natural thing.
Communities today even want to appreciate the rich history of each industrial structure. It’s alright to see distressed walls, worn flooring, and aged pipes. These are all the scars of a decaying structure yet they have grown to be loved by a new breed of dwellers.
Industrial Architecture History
Industrial buildings were first created in the late 1700s. These were utilitarian by nature. Back then, large windows were built so that natural light could flow in. Of course, electricity was not discovered till the late 1800s so the use of natural light was indispensable.
Safety soon had a major influence on the architecture of that time more particularly the mill factories. Fire was prevalent which led to the actions made to reduce the dangers of such occurrences.
Insurance companies began to fashion safer industrial structures. Attics were finally discouraged and flat roofs took their place.
Reclaiming Old Warehouses and Factories
You can expect few to zero walls inside industrial buildings. And since there is an abundance of windows, you will also receive a lot of natural lighting.
In the late ‘60s till the ‘70s, these structures were slowly being renewed. The spaces in Lower Manhattan and New England were especially targeted by artists and unique homeowners. While these were initially reclaimed as studio spaces, such open structures soon caught the attention of interior designers.
Not long after, industrial chic was born. Each of these spaces was finally renewed, recycled, and repurposed into open-space lofts that offer exposed details. These characteristics were the very things that made industrial buildings famous and sought-after.
Industrial chic is also oozing with style. It can blend perfectly with traditional or modern designs. The bold features, as well as the clean lines that come with the structures, act as the needed contrast to whatever needs a counterpoint.
Industrial chic is welcoming yet it is not too cozy. There is a perfect balance in this kind of interior design.
Expect to find a lot of metal, bricks, and wood which would glamorize the interiors of this structure.
Industrial Chic: Moving Forward
Now that you know the rich history and the current following that industrial chic has, it is no surprise that this style has more to offer.
Industrial spaces continue to dominate the scene during birthdays and weddings. The open floor plans are perfect for the many guests and the long tables. And who would be able to resist the masculinity of the bricks, steel, and concrete as they blend beautifully with the femininity of the lace, ribbons, candles, chandeliers, and ornate furnishings during such occasions?
If you like to borrow this look into your home, then prepare to use bricks, concrete, metals, and exposed wood beams.
Just highlight the simplicity and reliability of the design then soften these with your personal touch. The warm yet welcoming look is easy to achieve if you mix the contemporary with the industrial elements.
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Thursday, November 30th, 2017
What could be more obvious than a sailboat for a decorative element in a beach home?
Add this Summer Home Landscape Mirror with its nature-inspired frame to complete the theme.
What could be more relaxing than the interiors of a beach house? From where you’re lying, you can see the waves lapping and the coconut trees swaying to the gentle sea breeze. Don’t you just love the benefits that come with beach living?
There are no limits to the health benefits that you can get by staying at the beach. Sand is one of nature’s best exfoliants, also, you get to sleep better because of the oceanfront views. It becomes so much easier to get rid of stress when you hear your children playing by the shore with the wind bringing about the waves that touch their feet.
And here’s the most superb benefit of all – you get to soak tons of Vitamin D, helping your bones, teeth, and immune system function properly.
Let’s say you’re living in the city, you might now be wondering how you can bring home these benefits with you. What steps do you need to make so that you get to enjoy a beach house minus the beach?
Let the Ocean Inspire You
Designing a home that is patterned after a beach house is as easy as getting inspirations from the ocean. You will need shells to decorate your home’s interiors. And on your next beach vacation, be sure to take lots of photographs. You will eventually frame and use these to decorate the walls of your marina-inspired home.
Use nature’s amazing colors, textures, and patterns. Blend these elements in your home’s interior and open up your windows so that you would enjoy the outdoor landscape.
Let In the Light
‘No landscaping to enjoy? Then just draw those curtains and let in a lot of sunshine. That brightness should spell the lovely ambiance that is always to be enjoyed at the beach.
No beach house has a small window. The purpose of large windows is to let in the breeze and so you can readily enjoy the beauty of the beach. If you want just a tad of privacy, then have some sheer curtains hung.
Make it more natural by adding alternative window coverings such as light fabrics or bamboo blinds.
Use Neutrals with Dashes of Sunny Yellow and Bay Blue
If you’re wishing to replicate the amazing colors of the sand, then have a beige or tan carpeting laid out. Let this sit atop your wooden floorboards. These design solutions are attractive and at the same time still elegant.
Now think about the hues that you will include on your palette. Neutrals are your best friends. Use a lot of browns, beige, white or cream. These colors open up your home and make it look spacious. Add some blue and yellow hues for a more playful and interesting vibe.
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Yes to Plank Panels
Your beach rooms will surely look as such if you use simple painted plank panels. Plank paneling is a board that comes in different lengths and sizes. These wall panels interlock to provide you that seamless, beach flooring that you enjoy inside those cottages during your vacations.
Add Beach Furnishings
Don’t forget to have adequate furnishings that scream only one thing – this is a beach-inspired home. Always find a balance between robustness and luxury. Must-haves include coffee tables (preferably those that have storage spaces beneath them), folding couches (for those unexpected beach vacay crashers), a long, heavy dining table to sit everyone in the family.
Check out also the furniture pieces that can sit out in the sun. These are those typical sunroom pieces such as a reading chair and a side table to go with it.
Lastly, learn to accessorize like a pro. Keep everything uncluttered, natural, and fresh.
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
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The Victorian Era or period was a time in Great Britain’s history when it had its longest living monarch, Queen Victoria (she reigned from 1837 to 1901). Her name became synonymous with the many positive events that happened during her reign such as political reforms, expansion of Britain’s borders, and social and religious improvements. Even the arts flourished during her era.
Life and lifestyle, in general, have also greatly improved during Queen Victoria’s time. Mortality rates significantly decreased and the population boomed and hit the 30 million mark. It was also during this time that Charles Darwin published his On The Origin of Species and Lewis Carroll penned the infamous Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
All in all, Britain became a wonderful place when Queen Victoria was the ruling monarch. Everything was lavish and stylish – remember these two adjectives because these are your guiding principles throughout your Victorian design project.
Victorian Hues
The Victorian period was dominated by three distinct styles – Gothic Revival, Romanticism, and Arts and Crafts. Many designers created frameworks for the elements brought by these three styles eventually bringing about cohesion and balance.
Detail and colors are two crucial elements of the earliest Victorian homes. There were color limitations back then due to technology and locations. Pigments were the hue sources with most of the palettes mainly muted and earthy because painters made use of plant pigments.
Darker shades were used in parlors and other public rooms while the lighter tones were reserved for the utilitarian spaces.
When industrialization quickly spread, paint became available so more elaborate color schemes were born. Multiple colors were already used indoors and outdoors with faux art and stenciling also born.
Flooring in Victorian homes was sponged, wood-grained, spattered or marbleized.
Since the end of the Victorian era signaled also the influx of the Arts and Crafts movement, woodwork became a favored design element, though most were still unpainted.
Victorian Patterns
Victorian design is all about diversity and decorative art. Make use of polychromy (multiple colors) and ornamentation. The color schemes and patterns are heavily influenced by Far Eastern fabrics and exotic tapestries. Even Pompeii and Japan have had their influence on the colorful Victorian homes. To use less than three colors was now a mortal sin since there were so many colors, textiles, ceramics, and wallpapers options to look at.
Now that wallpapers are mentioned, what is a Victorian home without them? The mass production of fabrics and wallpapers opened up a lot of choices to the world of design. Most of these got their inspiration from Gothic tapestries (with damask as a leading choice) and Medieval designs.
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Victorian Architecture
If your home does not have these already, then it’s time to do a little remodeling –
Victorian Furniture
It is easy to see the romantic influences on Victorian pieces. They are sinewy, curvaceous, and the carvings are detailed. These pieces draw inspiration from Rococo, Gothic, and Louis XV pieces with gilding, dark finishes, heavy proportions, and embellishments.
Victorian furniture pieces were the first furniture to be manufactured since the period overlapped with the Industrial Revolution.
These days, the characteristics of Victorian furniture are still reminiscent of the old days but it tries to keep up with what’s current. You will see deep seats, balloon backs, low arms, and even easy chairs without arms.
Coiled springs underneath the seats are also pretty common. Woods used include walnut, oak, rosewood, and mahogany. You are also bound to see ornamentation with lots of Fleur de Lis.
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2017
What’s French Romantic without a little taste of wine? Featured here is the Hooker Furniture Dining Room Studio 7H Wine Rack 5465-50002-MWD.
French. Just the very word makes you think of style and elegance. Whether you’re thinking of architecture, food or design, it’s all the same. The French have also mastered the mixture of classic with contemporary which makes them a dominant force to reckon with.
But are there really secrets to their style? Or are there characteristics that you can confidently use right in your own home?
Find Comfort in Juxtapositions
As mentioned, you have to be able to mix the traditional elements with the contemporary stuff. Do not afraid to experiment so that you get to see the different possible combinations of furnishings.
A truly chic French Romantic home should be able to stand the test of time. it must be resilient to the interior design trends. It must also balance the Old World charm with the contemporary style. Make it a point to stimulate the five senses with the design elements that you bring into your home. Visually, the objects must be there but they must also satisfy the tactile sense through the textures.
Design is not about being perfect, it’s about defining, redefining, experimenting, making errors, correcting them, and finally arriving at a style that you can truly call your own.
Basically Chic
French romantic interiors are basically simple. They make use of a neutral color palette so that balance can be achieved in the living spaces. Pair the complementary colors which sit on opposite sides of the color wheel. These hues will naturally jive without you even trying.
A neutral palette is also awesome to use because it is easy to live with. It is not complex, so, a wave of calm will automatically be felt when you enter a home in these calming colors.
Add a Touch of Vintage
The French are also known for their rich history. Just pay a visit to their museums and architectural marvels, even their streets, and you would see how amazing the people are.
Mix modern with traditional by, say, adding bronze furnishings to parquet flooring. You can also hang artworks and vintage sculptural pieces on walls. Find interesting vintage pieces from our collection here.
Bold French art can also add a different level of fun to your home. You don’t have to be serious all the time. Even the French know how to have fun now and then so inject some abstract paintings on the background or even some of your framed black and white photographs. Even your sketches – when properly framed – can become the conversation pieces in your home.
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Learn to Layer
Paris is known for its robust flea markets so be able to layer your furniture, décor, lights, paintings, knickknacks, mirrors, and even your silverware. Use an anchor palette then slowly build from there.
The layers throughout your home should add a level of sentimentality that your guests can feel the moment they enter your place.
Mix and blend the artworks, colors, and furniture in a surprisingly fresh way. The rooms are supposed to be opulent, of course, you’re recreating French lavishness, but you also have to add a dash of roughness to the refined pieces.
Mix attitude with a little warmth. Group furniture and artworks according to textures or create intrigue by making the pieces as diverse as possible.
Say Yes to Blush Tones and Gilding
Paris is no less than the most romantic city in the world so create the fairytale charm that it is supposed to evoke. Use gilded bronze furnishings. Add blush pieces to the mix and you’ve just recreated Marie Antoinette’s le salon.
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Monday, November 27th, 2017
The very sight of this Universal Furniture Bedroom Complete 5/0 Bed with Rails 07175B spells relaxation.
We all know that our bedrooms are the sanctuaries where we’re supposed to retreat after a tiresome day at the office. This is the very reason why this part of your home should be a lot more than merely keeping up appearances.
The sad thing is, most homeowners design the rooms in their home according to what’s hip in the interior design industry or how they perceive their friends would surely be wowed. What they do is place themselves at the very last part of the list of priorities which is… a very bad idea.
More than pleasing your friends, your bedroom is supposed to be that place where you can put up your feet, unwind, and just de-stress after a long day. This means you have to make the right amount of investment so that you’ll have many good nights of restful sleep.
Interior design, bear in mind, is not rocket science. So before you consider the design elements that would go into your bedroom, try to set up the bare essentials first –
Find the Best Mattress
There is no single mattress in the world that can satisfy the sleeping needs of every person. There are people who prefer to have a firm mattress while there are those who want to be lulled by the softness of their mattress. There are even those who invest in a water bed because they love the feeling of seemingly floating while drifting to sleep.
Do not wait for discounts or sales before you invest in the mattress of your choice. Wait far too long and you’re already depriving yourself of many wonderful nights of restful sleep.
Here’s a little trivia, did you know that the most used furniture in your house is the mattress? So, yes, you really have to invest in one that you really like. If it’s a bouncy one that you want, then find mattresses with metal coils and quilted ticking.
For an extra firm mattress, test by sitting on it. Ask the sales rep to tell you the specs. Density-wise, high quality should be at five pounds per cubic foot.
Zero Clutter
Don’t surround yourself with chaos if you want to rest. Apart from throwing away or donating things that you no longer have any need for, you should also store those that you don’t use often. Since it’s winter soon, then it’s time to bring out those think blankets and quilts.
The bench at the foot of your bed could also be a storage unit for your throw pillows during the day.
Zero clutter also means banishing any kind of work when in the bedroom.
Adjust the Lighting
Your routines right before going to bed will determine the kind of lighting that you need in the bedroom. If you like reading prior to sleeping, then you should have a bedside lamp. For a more decorative approach, you can have sculptural pendant lights or sconces near your bed. If you’re feeling more fabulous, then you can always have a chandelier right in your bedroom.
Choose Zen Colors
Since this is the bedroom, you need to maximize the level of serenity. You wouldn’t want to jar your senses when you actually want to sleep.
Use muted colors inside this room. Even if your favorite color is orange, make sure that you find the muted version of it so that it would look polished, posh, yet restful all at the same time.
Don’t go for solid colors, though, or it would become boring. Spice things up a bit by adding a pattern here and there. Just don’t add too many or, again, you would defeat the very purpose of your place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
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