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Monday, June 12th, 2017
For a while now, scented candles have been getting a lot of attention from homeowners and decorators. There is no doubt that such candles are a great addition to your home – aesthetically speaking – but are there other benefits apart from this?
Candles have been around for centuries and have been used for many different purposes. Before there was electricity, these were necessary to provide home lighting especially during the coldest winter seasons.
In recent times, though, the candles’ popularity has increased because they have been a favorite decorative element in many homes. In fact, they have become a staple of sorts in many households.
A Warm Glow
Close your eyes and picture a row of flickering candles. These can produce a lovely ambience that is difficult to replicate.
Scented candles are your go-to elements if you are looking forward to create a more intimate or cozy atmosphere. Just be sure to have these candles well-placed so that they are able to cast the needed romantic or homey glow. Be sure also to check that their fragrance will create a soft whiff in the room rather than an overpowering scent that will turn off your guests.
A Pleasant Scent
This is one powerful reason to love scented candles. A subtle fragrance in a home creates a welcoming feeling. There are now a large variety of scented candles options in the market. Mix some oils with your candle to give a wonderful scent that is sure to delight everyone.
Essential oils come from plants. These are concentrated liquids that dissolve easily in water.
There are also different moods linked to certain aromas. Remember that aromatherapy should be personal. The scents that you pick should remind you of certain feelings that promote wellness, peace and comfort.
Cedar wood offers feelings of centeredness, and strength. Cinnamon, on the other hand, is a spicy and warm aroma which is known to bring mental clarity. Citronella is known to evoke feelings of being outdoors which is why it is great to place inside your home office since it is revitalizing.
Scents that are members of the citrus family – lemon, grapefruit, orange, tangerine and lime – are all uplifting while lavender is soothing and calming. This is a wonderful option for bedroom scent.
Peppermint, wintergreen and spearmint all offer a refreshing scent which makes you think of Christmas.
A Relaxant
Scented candles are also well known for their healing and soothing properties. These are often used by aroma therapists on massages. The very act of lighting a candle and seeing its soft glow is already a soothing vision to behold.
Try this the next time that you have a stressful day – light a few scented candles then have them place all around the bathroom as you dip in a bubbly bath. You will discover that it is a lot easier to feel rested when you immerse in this kind of relaxing bath.
Color and Style
Scented candles are also awesome finishing touches in any home. You can pick from subtle colors so you can achieve a more feminine ambience; or you can just go for those bold and bright colors to make an impact.
Candles are so versatile that they can look great in any setting. Put them in the bathroom as previously suggested, or you can also use them in the dining room to achieve a romantic and more intimate dining setting.
Scented candles can also create a magical ambience in your garden or patio. They are highly recommended when you’re holding an intimate get-together outdoors.
Scented candles are also stylish. They make wonderful house warming gifts, too.
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Monday, June 12th, 2017
Cynthia Rowley Side Stripe Accent Writing Desk contrasts beautifully with the dark-colored chair and table lamp.
One of the most difficult things to do when you’re a freelancer is to stay motivated on your task. Working from home means your office will always be subjected to different kinds of distractions, yet you have to learn to make your home office the center of your productive work life again.
A Room You can Enjoy In
Consider your strategy well. It is but reasonable that you would set up a room where it is possible to feel joy. And since you’re also aiming for productivity, then you might as well add that to your agenda.
Ask yourself, therefore, what would put me in a more productive mood? Now this is a really important question to answer.
Consider your goals since these may prod you to begin designing a more productive work space.
How about minimalism? If you don’t use your pens and papers most of the time, then why not put them on a place other than your work desk? All the clutter that you can pick up from that important table must be chucked but make sure that those pens and papers are accessible should the need for them arise.
If the cosmetic change does not trigger a more productive mood for you, then think of other factors that could affect your productivity.
Play Your Favorite Tunes
If you’re the type who likes to work while listening to some soulful music, then get quality speakers and attach them to your laptop. Prepare your playlist so that your creativity may be piqued once again.
A lot of people discover that upbeat music actually makes them want to work some more – and, yes, that’s what you actually need.
There are, of course, those who cannot think straight if there are tunes playing in the background. If this is your case, then set up your home office in an area where there’s the least amount of traffic.
Keep Distractions Away
Or at least to a bare minimum. Keep your children, even your pets, away from your work area. Your playful little ones could become a source of annoyance especially when they start running around so it is best to have a home office far from the playroom.
The basement is a wonderful area to be redecorated and repurposed as your new home office. At the end of the day, it is still your self-discipline that truly counts so, yup, resist the urge to keep taking a break.
Bring In Some Greenery
Plants are known to be aesthetically pleasing. The greater news is that they can even help produce oxygen. Place a pot or two within your home office so that the relaxing greens would have your brain’s RAM running.
You can also place the plants right outside the window where you placed your office desk against (this is if your home office does not have ample space to accommodate the greens).
Light and Color
The color of the walls that would best influence your work mood is blue. Research has proven this while green enhances, balance, yellow moves your emotions and red affects your body.
The blue walls don’t have to be electric blue. You can go for the uber fashionable color this 2017 which is turquoise blue.
Proper lighting is also a critical part of your productive home office setup. The quality as well as the character of your light can increase your energy, reduce eye strain and headaches, and will also make you work more effectively.
Natural light will always be the best source of light for your home office. If this isn’t possible to have, then consider workspace illumination. Just be sure to have the indirect type of lighting because you wouldn’t want to work under direct, glaring lights.
Invest in articulated or adjustable desk lamps. Add some ambient lighting so that your home office will have its own visual character.
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Saturday, June 10th, 2017
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Abstract drawings and paintings are a wonderful visual masterpiece to own and display. The artist, in this unique kind of art, creates his own rendition of colors. His work also shows how deeply he contemplated his subject.
Abstract artists make use of texture, lines, colors, form, composition, pattern and processes in presenting their ideas. The results are then able to evoke certain emotions – it could be anger, sadness, happiness, romantic feelings, etc. The possibilities are endless.
Abstract art can freely express what other forms of visual art are not able to describe. It can easily address intangible or theoretical concepts. It can show what’s in the mind or the artist’s spirit the moment he was drawing or painting.
Abstract art also makes use of shape, pure hue, and form in expressing meanings. This is the kind of art that will not be bothered by existing rules, laws and realms. It also is a kind of art that does not focus on sceneries and objects.
Stylistic Abstract Art
Abstract art is still considered a general style. It is actually describing a non-objective form of art. There are many sub-styles in a genre. Every kind of abstract art has its own purpose and agenda. Also, every artist also has his or her own style.
An example of this is, there are a few artists who use a lot of colors while others prefer to use a single color in different tints or shades. There are also artists who center their work on the details and patterns while others just want to display huge blocks of paint.
Abstract Art Movements and Styles
The unifying element in all these styles is that they are all non-representational or non-objective. This only means that the artwork doesn’t have to look like anything. In fact, most of the time, it really does not look like anything at all.
Abstract Art and Home Design
Abstract art has, unsurprisingly, left its stamp in interior design. A lot of today’s renditions use a lot of bright colors and pastels. Motifs, brushstrokes and dots either stand on their own or are combined to come up with more complex designs on empty canvases. Textiles have also displayed interesting abstract art.
This kind of art can easily be paired with other prints and patterns. They can harmonize easily and even enhance other patterns. Abstract art also adds creativity to any space.
You can always begin with wall art. This is the easiest way to use abstract art and brighten the rooms in your home. Watercolor paintings are awesome. If you’re ready to explore other media, then do so. Acrylic and oil are for more experienced artists.
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How to Pick the Best Abstract Pieces
When you are serious in including abstract art (of any form) in your interior design project, then you have to contemplate a few things. The basic ones are – how to use abstract art to cap your project and how you can fuse it with your modern home.
Like any piece of art it should be able to stand on its own while also able to represent other elements in the room where it is going to be displayed.
Art should also reflect other colors in the room so that it creates a cohesive environment. Don’t do matchy-matchy, though, because then it would be all wrong. Just learn to harmonize and connect the hues. Do not confuse the design elements that should keep the space from being simple and clean.
Lastly, pick an abstract piece that can become your statement piece. Find a purpose and meaning to this piece of art then display it in the room where it will matter most.
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Saturday, June 10th, 2017
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It is not difficult to see why rustic interiors are seen as a place of comfort and hominess. This is a style that can also be taken to the bedroom because of its nature. The rustic bedroom is often inviting, cozy and warm. Learning how to create this kind of environment is not a walk-through the park, though.
Tons of Wood
So what are the best elements that you can use in your rustic bedroom? You must always begin with wood. The best one to use is wood in its natural form. In fact, this should be the leading source of your bedroom materials whether we’re talking about architecture or the interior design itself.
You can use wooden logs up on your ceilings. They can also be effectively used as side tables, nightstands or bedframes.
The raw type of wood is what you should think of using in your bedroom design especially if you want it to look authentically rustic. As much as you can, refrain from painting the wood. You can use varnish, though, so you can just show the wood’s natural beauty while still sealing it from dirt and harmful elements.
One other way to infuse wood in your bedroom is through the use of paneled walls. This kind of design can make a room appear more comfy and relaxing.
Natural Textiles
You must soften the décor as well as the ambience inside your rustic bedroom. You can incorporate natural fabrics such as wool, linen, and burlap. These are the most wonderful options that you can use. Woven textiles are also not a bad idea.
There are many ways that you can use textiles in the bedroom. For instance, the rug can add your personality in the room. Other choices include bedding, long drapes and throw blankets.
Experiment with Textures
Think of nature-inspired textures, these must put an emphasis on natural beauty and the ruggedness of nature. Use a lot of earthy colors, organic elements and unpretentious stuff.
Rustic appears dark and heavy traditionally but today’s contemporary style has emerged with both real, fresh and light style. Rustic bedrooms are now more grounded than ever.
Wood Floors
If you absolutely need to expose the wood flooring in your bedroom, then make sure that it displays wide wooden planks, preferably solid, hardwood flooring.
Wood flooring is a lot easier to clean, it offers a more stylish look, it also has a more straightforward type of rustic style, it is durable and it is a wonderful long-term investment.
Wooden floors also have an ageless appeal that is difficult to match.
A Rustic Fireplace
Okay, not all fireplaces are welcome if you want to set up a rustic bedroom. Set up the type that makes use of natural stones. No rustic bedroom should go without this design element as it is the automatic focal point in the decoration.
Chunky Furnishings
The rustic bedroom will never feature delicate and sleek furniture. All the furniture there from the bed, to the armoire, to the chest of drawers, down to the vanity must have robust frames of either metal or wood.
Say no to fresh and airy as these are not your goals at the moment.
Rustic Lighting
So what’s the perfect rustic bedroom lighting?
Remember that the lighting will play one of the most important roles in your interior design. In your rustic bedroom’s case, it must be warm and soft-toned. As for the lighting fixtures, you can pick a traditional-looking chandelier that’s made of metal and crystals or wood. When you absolutely have to use metal, make sure that you don’t use the shiny ones.
Rustic Colors
The color palette for the rustic bedroom could be any of the following –
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Friday, June 9th, 2017
Protege Dining
Whether you decide to use your dining room for every day meals or only for special occasions, this is a room that’s not just a place to eat with your spoon and fork. You can make use of layering and rich colors to in order to maximize the layout of your dining area.
Your dining room should be a multi-purpose area especially inside smaller habitats. Yet even larger apartments or houses should still acquire ample airtime.
The 12-Seater
A traditional layout is best for families who want to have a more inviting and comfortable ambience. This is a more formal setting so you need to carefully choose your elements. You wouldn’t want to leave the room looking bland.
For the table, use the largest that you can find. As much as possible, find the one that has extendable leaves especially if you are keen on entertaining huge crowds. If you’re not going to use this table for formal occasions, then just take out the leaves and make it smaller once again.
The chairs for this setup should be able to break up the conference room sort of setup. Find chairs with different styles for both ends of the table. The rest of the side chairs should come in the same style. If you’re feeling more artistic, you can still experiment with other side chairs. The more mix matching you do, the more the setting would describe you.
Add bookshelves to make the room more interesting. You can multitask inside the dining area – you can do your homework there, also study there, or you can unwind at night with a mug of hot coffee.
As for the light, be sure to use multiple layers. Don’t default into placing the lighting source overhead. Sconces that are about 52 inches off the ground and in between bookshelves would look great. You can also flank a buffet or server with a pair of sconces.
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The 8-Seater
This layout is also known as the pass-through dining room which was common during pre-war. You can begin decorating here by creating distinct areas that will help define the room.
The best table for this kind of layout is a round center table. This should be placed in the bigger area right between the window and the pass-through.
Chairs for this setup must be armless pieces since they will be placed all around the circular table. The slender types are also more preferred. You can put in a few extra pieces that will make this dining room more unique. Add a buffet at the side, a large mirror or even an abstract painting.
The rug must end right before the pass-through zone. This is so you can unify the dining area. Make sure also that the dining table and chairs do not sit entirely on the rug. Those pieces that are on the sides of the room such as console tables or sideboards should be totally off the rug.
The 6-Seater
The dining room can have additional functions with the two previous layouts but this one can help maximize the dining slash living options in a home that is space-challenged.
A smaller space that offers an open dining area must have a dining table that offers comfort. A petite table can also be used to serve appetizers or be utilized as a desk during non-dining moments.
As for the chairs, these should all be portable. They must also be versatile enough so that you can move around the room with each in tow.
The living area must have a cozy sofa and end tables. You and your guests should be able to converse or watch the TV there.
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Thursday, June 8th, 2017
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What could be a more calming thought than to spend your summer vacation in one of the most relaxing places on the planet? The Greek island Santorini is one such place. Designing your Greek dream home takes a lot more than copying the look of Santorini off a magazine.
More often than not, Greek homes are nestled on a cliff. The home’s structure is almost always made of natural stones (some are even made of volcanic stones). The red stones which are often collected from the mountains tend to blend beautifully with the outdoors.
Picture the living area with low tables and heirloom-looking furniture pieces. Visualize also some cotton hand-woven rugs in their proper areas. These will also look great when installed upon handmade floors (usually a mixture of white sand and cement.
When you’re looking from a Greek isle, you are likely to see blue skies and turquoise waters. You will see vivid, panoramic views so Greeks didn’t even think of fighting it. The scenic beauty is too hard to resist anyway so you might as well frame it.
Greeks decided to build their buildings, hotels and even their homes right around the dramatic, picturesque views.
Maximizing the Hot Sun of Greece
Since Greece is best known for its scorching hot weather, a lot of homes are made of stone. This is so the heat is effectively blocked throughout the year while cool air is still blown in. Most Greek homes are also plastered with white stucco or painted white.
White walls are also effectively used to deflect the hotness instead of absorbing it. The whiteness of the walls also automatically provide a more serene and relaxing ambience. Most of the island homes open up their interiors to take advantage of the summery weather. A lot of doorways and windows are open.
To make the room appear exciting instead of bare, these white or frescoed walls have a single woven rug hanging. Your eyes will surely be drawn to that focal point.
Greek Furnishings
Most of the furnishings in Greece are upholstered either with linen or white cotton. This is an awesome way to guard the tranquil mood. At times, the interiors also reflect a rustic look. There are, occasionally, some timbers decorating the ceiling or even the walls.
Stones are almost always exposed in homes and most are even used as wall treatments.
Most of the furniture pieces in Greek homes are French or English antique looking. Most are carved and are dark-hued. The Greeks have adopted the furniture styles of both nations then they eventually added their own touch.
The Greek chair called klismos was introduced all the way back in the 5th century BC. This is still popularly used in many homes in that country today. This chair has a beautiful, curved back and those distinct splayed legs.
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Go Eclectic
Many Greek interiors display an eclectic style. This is usually done in hotel interiors and the more modern homes. Modern furnishings are also almost always embraced. Ultrasuede and leather are most welcome. While white walls are still widely used, they are now offset by the colorful, bright fabrics that are used throughout the home.
The traditional Greek style hasn’t died, though. You can still find some homes displaying sculptures as well as other artistic stone objects. It is also common to see woven baskets as storage units. These are all mixed with modern furniture, giving Greek homes a distinctive look.
Greek homes these days are also modest in terms of style and scale. While the Greek furniture styles were handed down by the French and English, they are still distinctive because of the things that they are matched with such as figural sculptures, pottery and antique-looking furniture.
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Thursday, June 8th, 2017
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What do you picture when you hear about the summer season? Your mind might instantly conjure the pictures of barbecues that ruin your diet and beach sunburns. These are reasons to not frolic under the sun. You will surely agree, though, that there are more benefits to this season.
For starters, the summer season is vacation season. This is a wonderful time to take your long deserved vacay with your family. You will surely have an improved mood by the time that you go back home. This is the best time to de-stress.
The summer season also brings with it a lot of opportunities to enjoy beach activities. Heart attack survival rate improves during this season. Sweat some more and you free your skin of fungi and bacteria.
Okay, now that you know the benefits of being drenched with the summer sun, it’s time to also prepare your home for this season’s arrival. The first step to all your summer prep in your home is to choose a color scheme that’s most suitable for the season.
Cobalt Blue
The experts have spoken. This is a flamboyant color that can make a statement without looking too brash. Ghislaine Viñas, an interior designer, says this color is best for home offices because it is sure to raise productivity.
Begin using cobalt blue in a small room then play with its different shades as you go from one room to the next.
Sunny Yellow
You would never go wrong with this sunshiny color. This is a bright color that exudes happiness. Just look at yellow and you would surely smile.
Yellow accent pillows inside the bedroom can be paired with blue bedding. Make this hue pop even more as you pair it with neutral colors like white or gray.
Neon Yellow
If sunny yellow is still too tame for you, then you can use neon yellow instead. This is the most amazing mood lifter. Go all out by painting one wall as an accent wall. Do this and you have just added a punch to your interior design.
Chartreuse
Another shade of yellow that you can use during summer is chartreuse. Try it on your throws, accent pillows, even some lighting fixtures. Pendant lighting in this color should be like looking at lemon sherbet – it’s cool and it’s exciting at the same time.
Crisp White
Think of Santorini in Greece and you would think of whitewashed homes, clothesline upon clothesline with white sheets being aerated.
The key here is to use white as the neutral background. You then accessorize using accent pieces in any color.
You can just come up with a monochromatic design which envelops the room in all white.
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Coral
Where do you think you would be able to use this hue? This is no less than the sea’s most vibrant hue so use it as a statement shade.
Accessories are best displayed in this color. This means you can use it on your pillows or the throws displayed at the foot of your bed.
Hot Pink
Pink is an awesome shade, hot pink, most especially. This is a hue that can help add impact inside your home. It is not as basic as baby pink yet it still pairs with any other color that symbolizes summer.
Magenta
From hot pink, now you can use magenta. This vivid hue spells happiness and carefree summer months. Claire Paquin, also an interior designer, suggested that you use it on the seats or on the drapes. Be sure to harmonize throughout the room.
Outdoors, you can use magenta to balance and even enhance the greeneries.
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
The Humphrey Bogart Studio Bench makes this bedroom ensemble appear more classic.
Did you know that the terms form and bench can actually be interchanged? Both refer to elongated and backless seating that is made of wood. Back in the day, the bench may have been movable and freestanding – no different than what they also are today.
The bench has also been accepted as the traditional work surface for the busy cabinetmaker. So, yes, there is a cabinetmaker’s workbench.
A bench is the most common seating unit back in those days when chairs were reserved especially for the nobles and the royalty. Now we know why the term chairman is used for the leader or most important person in a group.
The Bench Prototypes
Benches weren’t always stylish. Every type then was basic and simple consisting only of a wooden plank that is supported on both ends by a stretcher or brackets.
Later on, benches were already being made with joined legs. To the people back then, this was an extended joint stool. There is a point where the legs extend past the seat in order to form a back and the sides. This was called the settle.
Just like the bench, a settle may also be freestanding or installed right onto the wall.
The bench can also be an extension of your chests. This can also be used as a seat especially during the years when chairs were already becoming more common.
Whether supported by individual legs or solid ends, the bench can be squared or has splayed supports. The solid ends are made with ogee-shaped outlines. The individualized legs could be chamfered, square or turned.
Let’s Get Versatile
File cabinets are so last Tuesday so you go ahead and swap yours with a cushioned bench and a hidden storage underneath. Add your folders and other office stuff for concealed storing.
Bin ‘Em
You can also set up a place for your little ones where there are lined up benches in their playroom. Line up also the bins underneath the benches so that your kids will have a place to put away their toys after playing.
The bench and bin combo is a proven team up that many parents have benefitted from.
Party Platter Concealer
‘Ever thought how you can hide your big serving trays? These may be helpful during the most raving parties but they also take up a lot of space.
Worry no more because you can now have benches lined then you can store plates and platters in boxes placed underneath.
The Tall Boot Compartment
You can also create a compartment for your stylish boots. Just line up two to three benches and you should have ample space to put your shoes on. If you have a large family, then this is also the perfect spot for all of you to place your shoes.
A Footrest
You can also cozy up inside the bedroom by setting up a footrest.
The bench can also perfectly work as a footrest. You can place a fresh towel there as well as a few books to read during the evening.
A Bookshelf
The bench can also be used as a furniture piece to hold your book collection. Imagine your Harry Potter hardbound books all lined up below a long bench. The bottom of this furniture piece can hold other books that you and your loved ones really love to read.
Bench Materials to Choose From
The most durable bench materials include those that are made of metal. Metal can last for years and are best used in high-traffic zones.
Wooden benches are also a great choice. These are often crafted with solid and thick legs. This is the kind of bench that can hold a number of people all at once.
Other materials for the bench include plastic, bamboo, stone, and concrete.
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
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By now, you may already know that people spend 30-percent of their lifetime in bed. Since this is so, you might as well make this 30-percent count. The star furniture in a bedroom is the bed so let us make your personality shine through it.
Your bed is, in essence, a personal space. This is not like the dining or living room. There, you have no one to please or show your façade to. In your bed, you are the barest you. With this in mind, you should go ahead and indulge yourself – be a drama queen, be royalty, be a goddess even.
Queen Size in the ‘40s till the ‘60s
The ‘40s was the decade when the bedding industry decided to supersize their mattresses. Of course, if the mattresses grew bigger, then there was also a need to upsize their bedframes.
Primarily, though, Americans slept only in double or twin beds. Once in a while the mattress industry offered dual twin mattresses to their clients. In essence, they were asked for twice the normal purchase.
This idea never flew off.
Midway through the ‘40s, though, manufacturers thought of introducing bigger mattresses. These were later called as king and queen size mattresses. It wasn’t till the ‘50s, though, that the bigger beds finally made an impact on the bedding market.
Retailers made huge money with their bigger mattresses. Each cost $69 to $79 apiece. The rest, as they say, is history as more and more people demanded to have larger mattresses and beds.
The Bedding Magazine once reported that in the 1900s, approximately 4% of adult men in the U.S. were 6 feet or taller. In the late ‘50s, the rate was already at 20% and women were also slowly growing taller.
Bedding makers then looked for allies that would further boost their mattress sales especially the supersize ones. After a sabbatical of a few years, The National Association of Bedding Manufacturers finally reintroduced the Better Sleep Month.
Production ramped up especially during the wars and when the middle class families were slowly attaining a comfortable way of life.
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Why a Queen Size Bed?
In the U.S., a queen size bed measures – 60” x 80”. The expanded queen or Olympic queen is at 66” x 80” as well.
The mattress size also measures the same. The ultimate size depends on who will actually sleep on the bed. If one person is going to use it, then it would be best to get a twin or twin XL mattress. If a couple or two persons will sleep in the bed, then use a queen size bed and mattress.
Basically, the queen size mattress provides added width compared to a full size mattress. This adds comfort to the two sleepers mentioned.
The queen size mattress is also the most famous mattress size these days. This is a leading choice for newly-married couples and guest rooms.
The queen size bed comes with a bigger mattress with springs. Just add a few dollars more and you will get the best kind of deep sleep.
What you really need is a queen size bed and smaller automobiles. The latter already has a lot of models. What you just need now is to have a bed that offers both comfortable length and width – especially width if you want to share the bed with a loved one or some family members.
Bigger beds do improve people’s sleep. Imagine sleeping with a person who snores or who pulls on the sheets at night. The bigger the bed, the less chances that your partner will ever disturb your sleep during the night.
So, are you ready to invest in a healthier you?
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
Go back to the simplistic beauty of the 20th century in this Steamship Splat Back Arm Chair.
Do you know that the chair now has a 5,000-year history? While this is so, we seem to be increasingly living in a world where people are encouraged to stand instead of sit down. People are coaxed to move about so that they don’t eventually suffer from diabetes or coronary heart disease.
Renowned architect, Witold Rybczynski, is quick to point out that the standing desk age is just a fad. And since this is so, it will eventually come to a stop and people will, once again, realize the importance of sitting down and how people should break up their lengthy sitting periods instead of saying goodbye to chairs all together.
Function and Fashion
Chairs uniquely combine fashion and function. Compared to communications technology, chairs do not get better over time. If you’re seated in an armchair, then practically, that’s all there is to it. With regard to form, it is there to provide respite from standing and it pairs beautifully with a desk or table.
Of course, the chair’s structure depends entirely on its function. Once you begin looking at chairs are mere seating pieces, then you would realize that it has a wide array of functions to fulfill. The concepts of design behind the making of each chair also has rich stories.
In the 20th century, chair design was still testing the waters in terms of product design, craftsmanship, architecture, as a form of art and how it will be used in interior design.
Daily, a lot of people spend their time sitting down more than any position. There may be a lot of different objects in your home but you will surely spend time and money in looking for the perfect chair – at least that’s what we hope to achieve.
Chairs are important not just because people sit in them but also because you can express your style and individuality with the right kind of chair. Artists and architects use different designs in expressing higher ideals, cultural movements and artistic influences.
In the 20th century, still, there was still no separation for interior design, architecture and product design. Chair design and architecture were closely linked as is evidenced by the chair creations of famous architects – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier.
Chairs are there primarily to provide physical and psychological wellbeing to the sitter. It can also provide both these to other people who will end up using the chair.
Comfort
Seating designs during the 20th century embodied the artistry and creativity of architects and artists. One could see the obvious excitement and adventure in terms of design. The lifestyles of people may not have been taken into consideration that much back then but one thing is certain – the chairs were adorably beautiful.
Chairs may be pricey but people bought them because they were needs. It would be wrong to buy the cheapest pieces only to end up breaking them in just a few months or buying another piece altogether.
Just consider this, any chair that does not look like the regular seating piece is something that must have a higher value. This uniqueness may look unconventional because of its extraordinary materials or it could simply be because it was styled differently.
Posture is another aspect that you should consider with regard to choosing a chair. The more alert that you would want to be, the higher your chair must be from the ground. If, however, you would want to relax as you sit in the chair, then find the ones that lounge appropriately.
Status Symbol
Yes, you can also tell the world who you are by choosing the chair that describes you. You can say I am important by picking a chair that’s made of expensive materials, has ornate carvings and the plushest cushion. Or the design could be streamlined yet its color and form scream Look at me!
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