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Monday, October 10th, 2016
Lamps and Lighting Uttermost Pomodoro 1 Light Distressed Pendant 22088 is perfect for any rustic, modern or industrial setting.
Pendant lighting is being used by a lot of homes lately because it is extremely versatile. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles with each base, stem and light source offering a different look.
Pendants are best used when you want to have deliberate lighting at specific areas. They are also perfect for those dark corners in your home as well as adding depth to the design that you’ve chosen.
Pendant Lighting – Task or Decorative?
Pendant lights can be used as a task or decorative light. These provide downward and more focused lighting. Think of places like bedrooms and reading nooks. There are even some homeowners who are already replacing their bathroom vanity lights with pendant lights that have been strategically-placed. You might also want to use pendant lighting over the dining table and in your kitchen. You can install a row of pendants over a kitchen island.
Pendant Light Materials
Pendant lighting fixtures are artistic center pieces. These are not a new concept yet they have recently been revived and people are going crazy over the latest designs. Here are some of the most common materials used as pendant lighting –
Glass. Clear glass is beneficial because it would never overwhelm the design, it is just there to reflect the interior design theme. This material works great in just about any kind of room which is why it is considered to be most cost effective.
Glass pendants use acrylic or glass in order to maximize light output. This is a material that will give you a concentrated light, the kind that is best used for areas meant for specific tasks such as your home office.
There are also colorful glass pendants that can be used for decorative purposes.
Copper. Drop pendants in this material are a remarkable sight. Copper is considered edgy and modern, it could also be rustic because it is warmer than other metals. Use more than one copper pendant then group them together at varying length.
Fabric. This is the kind of pendant lighting that you should go for if you want to achieve a diffused light. The fabric shades would give off a softer glow, the kind of glow that could make a room look more romantic. Use fabric pendant lights over dining tables or kitchen islands.
Wanna entertain guests but you want to make sure that the place still looks cozy? Then fabric is the right choice for you.
Timber, Wicker, Etc. There are many other materials that can be used to create pendant lights. Timber is a wonderful choice for a softer, more rustic look. Wicker can also provide the same level of awe.
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Pendant Means Fashion
Home design trends now place pendant lighting at the fashion forefront. These lighting fixtures are now mainly bought because of their aesthetic value. There are pendant lights that look like flowers, sea grass, and just about any kind of art that you can think of. Many artisans spend time creating unique designs for pendant lighting.
Use pendant lights to decorate your home and make it look and feel more like you. Just imagine the charm and drama that pendant lights have provided for foyers, atriums and open-spaced rooms.
Look for the trendiest designs for your home. These lights can be a part of the ensemble that will anchor the rest of a room’s design. So go ahead and illuminate with pendant lights in a kids’ room, to cast a romantic glow in the master bedroom, to become like a task light in the office or library, or to welcome guests in your lovely living room.
Pendant lights are not just there to provide light anymore, they’re there also for show so maximize their lovely features to your advantage.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2016
Saint Armand Modular Group from Hooker Furniture
Mixing and matching colors, unique designs and themes within a small office space are all possible where there are modular furniture pieces to work with. Also known as system furniture, this offers more flexibility compared to the usual office furniture.
Modular office furniture is also handy where there’s a noisy space to divide into smaller cubicles. Should you come up with an arrangement and you end up hating it, then you have the freedom to rearrange the furniture without much effort. Just imagine if the home office furniture cannot be easily rearranged each time that you expand your team. Traditional wooden furniture would be difficult for you to move around especially when you are your own interior designer. Also, wooden furniture does not change its form or design. Modular office furniture is nothing like these.
Modular Office Furniture: A Blessing
This is certainly a set of furniture that suits today’s fast-paced corporate world. Modular units can effectively fill in the gaps that most traditional furniture leave behind. The former is much more flexible, arrangement and design-wise. When you’re out to choose colors, modular units also have a lot to offer.
Traditional wooden home office furniture pieces have to be provided ample space in your home office. You know that you have to center the design around them and within the space that is provided. Whether they are free-standing or mounted, these traditional furniture pieces can get costly, too.
Modular units, on the other hand, are a great investment because they don’t just adapt to your growing office needs, there are also many durable pieces that are sold in the market nowadays. Check our modular units here –
Wendover Modular Group by Hooker Furniture
Other reasons to love modular home office furniture are , first, savings. Since this is an efficient system that you are just going to set up with ease, then you get to save in terms of hiring manual laborers to do the job for you. You can have your own unit installed by you and your family members in just a day or two.
Office workers, more often than not, work on a tight schedule. Since you don’t have much time in your hands, then it is best to rely on modular units which can help you save energy and time.
Modular office furniture units are also designed to be environmentally safe and sustainable. An example is modular wall systems that have less materials used compared to traditional office furniture sets. Since this is so, waste is significantly reduced, in fact, the durable units could last for so long that they can be made into heirloom pieces.
Modular office furniture pieces are flexible systems that are able to meet the ever-changing needs of a dynamic office environment. Driven by technology, studies show that modular units offer improved team productivity compared to the usual office furniture.
Modular pieces make business sense because space allocation and work positioning are both optimized.
Why You Should Choose McCreery’s for Your Modular Unit Needs
We have experience. It is wise to buy from a company that has been around for many years. McCreery’s Home Furnishings knows about traditional and modular furniture designs. Only the experienced furniture providers can tell you which pieces will suit your chosen design, why they are right for the space that you have, and why they are a great investment.
Quality is our promise. Modular office units may all look the same to you but they are not. Underneath all the styles, colors and patterns, is a more important factor – framework and material quality. McCreery’s Home Furnishings offer only the units that have the highest quality in terms of material selection and manufacturing process. Take a good look at our portfolio and you’d see the wide array of furniture options that the company has been offering our clients.
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Friday, October 7th, 2016
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For the past years, there is one decorative accessory that has been creating waves in the world of design. It is a piece that can add luster, texture and color to any space. It can also effectively be used as a room accent or a side table. Say hello to the Chinese garden stool also known as the Chinese drum table.
Chinese Garden Stool History
Very little is known regarding the history of the Chinese drum table. What’s certain is that it came from China and was traditionally used to beautify gardens. This accessory has been used for no less than a thousand years. It is probable that it evolved from the Buddhist tradition wherein natural elements such as rocks or tree stumps were used as seats.
Back in the day, Chinese homes were built around a beautiful courtyard so this emphasis has always been on the landscaping as well as the charming gardens. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the Chinese drum table was already being used both indoors and outdoors as casual seats; indoor stools were often portable and made of wood while indoor furniture was made of stone so that it can withstand the harsh elements.
During the Ming Dynasty (starting from the early 17th century), a wide range of decoration was introduced. This included fretwork, pierced motifs and relief décor. A common feature was the simulated nail heads which are often situated on the upper and lower portions of the barrel.
Chinese Garden Stools Today
These days, barrel-shaped ceramic stools adorn both indoors and outdoors. These add a touch of Orient to many living spaces. Some are being used as simple decorative elements while some are quirky additions to an already beautiful place. Some are adorned with glass tops to make the table more of a table.
The uses for this decorative piece are literally almost limitless.
Materials used from the olden days till now are varied – there are stoneware, glazed pieces, wood and stone stools. Porcelain was later used as well as ceramic materials.
Ceramic Chinese garden stools come with simulated nail heads around the barrel’s upper and lower parts. These mimic the ancient wooden drums by the Chinese where the tops and bottoms were fixed and stretched over then affixed by nails.
Here are other ways that you can use a Chinese garden stool –
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Chinese drum stools are quite stylish and while their name suggests being used in the garden, there are various practical uses for it. Stained and varnished wooden pieces can add an amazing appeal and color inside the living room.
As an end table, the Chinese garden stool is quite common. If you want your setup to be unique, then use metal, slate, glass or wood stools as end tables. Use task lighting for this shorter table. If you love reading, then this is not the correct table to place your reading lamp and stack of books.
Chinese garden stools are best used as chairs because that’s what they are in the first place.
Another interesting way to highlight this decorative item is to use it as an art pedestal. It can rise up the art piece to an ideal viewing height. Of course, take note that there are also art pieces that shouldn’t be viewed at this height. Use the drum stool to showcase ornamental items. Top it with items that create visual interest.
Putting potted plants atop the Chinese garden stool is also a way of showcasing the beautiful, natural element.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
FFDM Viniterra Collection offers an interesting fusion of leather and fabric.
Cleaning any leather furniture is a process that asks for a huge deal of expertise and care. This is one of those materials that can be easily damaged when treated improperly. While most homeowners opt to do this task on their own, there are professionals who have been certified to address this kind of maintenance. They are the right people to call who have the right kind of cleaning materials and equipment.
Leather is preserved animal skin so it is wise that it should be treated in that manner. Any substance that can keep it moistened is the kind that could provide longevity to it.
Leather Prepping
Before you or an expert would begin to clean the leather furniture, make sure that the furniture piece has been vacuumed properly. This process may be simple but it can prevent waste materials from damaging the furniture.
Preserved animal skin is very fragile so you wouldn’t want dust or any waste to get stuck to it. Any kind of debris should be removed from it. You may use saddle soap or just about any gentle cleaning solution that can also treat the leather.
Veer away from strong chemicals as these can cause permanent staining on your leather couch, chair, recliner, or ottoman.
Leather Cleaning
As soon as you have vacuumed and prepped the gentle soap that you’ll use, be sure to apply the solution with a damp cloth. Use just a little pressure to apply and reapply the solution. Rinse the soap suds with clean water, again, using the damp cloth.
Dry the material right after it is rinsed. Use a dry cloth this time, using just a little amount of pressure.
Leather + Toothpaste?
There are stains that are deemed permanent which can actually be removed easily using toothpaste. Scrubbing will only damage the leather so it is best to make the tough stain come out using a cloth and toothpaste. If the stain remains, then have a professional take a look at your leather furniture. These experts have the safest equipment and solutions to use to remove the stain.
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Leather After Stain Removal
After the stains have been removed, leather can be conditioned and treated. This must be done once to twice a year depending on how much exposure under the sunlight the leather furniture receives. Don’t think that simple silicone or oils can be used to clean leather because they have been known to stick and become permanent residues.
There are leather technicians who can expertly handle leather by erasing stains and other problems that are common to this material.
Choosing the Right Leather Caretaker
With a lot of leather cleaning companies to choose from, you might be wondering how you would end up with the best. To properly discern the best, be sure to do some research. Look for personal reviews of past clients, work samples, and their certifications. Among these three, it is important to check the last one. Certifications ensure that the business is competent enough to handle leather concerns. Certificates ascertain that the team has ample fundamental knowledge as well as the latest techniques to handle any leather situation.
So what sort of certificate should you be looking for?
Look for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certificate. This is also known as the IICRC which is proof of their continued evaluation. Professionals who hold this certificate know how to repair, deodorize, maintain and even restore leather furniture.
Cleaning technicians also know the various fabric categories so they will be able to identify different fibers, sanitation chemistry, techniques of leather protection, and are even able to forecast a problem before it even happens.
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Thursday, October 6th, 2016
Tommy Bahama Home Bedroom Red Coral Chest 559-624 comes in a hot, trendy color.
The Fashion Week is an event when designers, models, bloggers and celebrities all gather and brave the freezing temperatures of New York just to attend the famed fashion event. This is no longer an event solely for the fashion circle but also a happening that affects many other industries.
Designers now cross over to the world of interior and furniture design. The likes of Paul Smith and Diane Von Furstenburg have fashion and home collections to be proud of. They are no longer just artists that fill the runway shows but artisans in their own right.
The interior design industry welcomes these artists with wide, open arms. There is so much anticipation as there is an ever-increasing media pattern that focuses on design visibility.
Fusion of Art and Interior Design
One can find a perfect marriage in fashion and art. Fashion icons Mary Ping, Susa Cianciolo and Eckhaus Latta are featured in runway shows as well as the MoMa or Museum of Modern Art. Theirs are art forms that have outgrown the usual glitz and glamour offered by the klieg lights of the runways and are now being featured in spaces that serious art lovers go to.
There is a very thin line between vintage and contemporary design in these artists’ works as all art forms merge and interplay. So, yes, it’s not all about wardrobe anymore but how to carry over their creations from the runway to the different homes that they can dress up.
Fashion and interior design are forever interlocked. Decades ago, there was a determined degree of separation between the two. This was evident when, a few years back, Philippe Starck collaborated with a famous Italian cashmere company. Missoni also began building hotels just as Zac Posen began to design interiors for 16w21 condos.
The trend, these days, is leaning towards throwbacks. Decorative fabrics are hot as are fashionable pieces during the 18th century. There are practices and principles of design that are in play, too, during furniture creation. Just like an ensemble of clothing, the determination of a focal point, harmony, and creating silhouettes are practices in the interior design industry that are not foreign to fashion designers.
Interior designers, in fact, should work like fashion designers. Materials have to be carefully chosen, experimented on at times, and then designed to a piece that is so inspirational that you could read a story just by looking at the design.
There is a reason why fashion designers are no longer interested in just supermodels and clothing. They are, in essence, spreading their wings to the call of clients and other industries (e.g. the hotel industry). Jean-Paul Gaultier understood this when he collaborated with Roche Bobois, maker of contemporary furniture.
Every fashion collection produces different interpretations in interior design. The blue and white sailor stripes are quite famous in both worlds. These are increasingly becoming the sexiest color on furniture, too.
Fashion designers think hard and are constantly looking for inspiration when designing their pieces. Such is also the case when they move to the world of interior design. On the latter, they dress up furniture and homes. Drawings of dresses now become drafts for furnishings.
There are also some fashion designers who are coming up with their limited edition of furniture line. The pieces range from wine racks, to console tables, even cushions and lampshades. There are just too many pieces to gape at.
Fashion is loved in many parts of the world. Civilized people rarely thrive without it which is why carrying it over to another artistic industry is just right. Fashion is a lot more than just a piece of clothing. These days, it can be that winding staircase in your friend’s home or that next furniture collection that you’re going to invest in.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Living Room Winder Metal Chair
Euclid was no less than the Father of geometry. In his 13 books on this subject and numbers in general, many geometric ideas were born including data and phenomena.
Geometry’s role in interior design is to determine proportion and how to place objects at an aesthetic way. Geometric design is all about emphasizing basic to strong geometric patterns and shapes.
A lot of designers look to the golden ratio when it comes to their design. This is a mathematical ratio that puts a numeric value on the ideal proportions of structures and rooms. Approximately, this is at 60:40.
History records that many painters, architects, and designers used this ratio as a guiding principle. This was used by those who built the Parthenon and the Taj Mahal.
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Geometric Interiors
In the field of home design, the golden ratio is also being followed. This can be used in the effective placement of objects as well as the use of color palettes. The ratio is –
-60% neutral color
-30% dark-colored furniture
-10% warm colors (inclusive of bright accents and a touch of cool tones).
The dimensions of a room should point out the shape as well as the size of the furniture, accent pieces, and window coverings. Many interior designers use fundamental dimensions of rooms in creating lines of vision and focal points.
Geometric patterns can be seen in both fashion and furnishings. Housewares and textiles also reflect the hottest geometric trends. Use these interesting elements in repetitive patterns so that you achieve a calmer environment. Just make sure that you don’t use a lot or you end up feeling dizzy.
Mathematically-inclined homeowners use geometric areas in working some home projects. Area problems can aid in their decision on what paint to best buy and the kind of carpet that would blend well with the furniture and the overall color scheme.
Spatial reasoning is also often used in decorating rooms or even an outdoor area. The proper arrangement of shapes can also help beautify.
Calculating volumes is also another daily application for geometry. You can use volume equations in determining how much water goes into that water feature that you are planning to install or how much sand and pebbles would be placed in your nature-inspired swimming pool.
The elements of plane geometry can also be used in calculating the right angle where the entertainment system should be set up so that the best audio experience is achieved.
Furniture design is also another practical application of geometry. It pays to keep an eye on the latest furniture trends. Right now, the modern, geometric pieces designed by Cynthia Rowley and Rachael Ray are quite hot. There isn’t any reason that you shouldn’t invest in these current styles. Correctly following the modern trends can give your home a polished, chic look.
This season, colors and prints are paired once more with metallic finishes. Accessories and furniture pieces feature angular edges to form the most inspiring stuff that you can use in your home.
There are literally endless applications for geometric patterns. You don’t have to be confused, though. The great news is that geometric patterns can be used according to your preference. Common applications include wall décor and accent pieces.
See also how you could use patterned throws or quilts for your sofa. Geometric shades will also look great when they adorn table lamps while an accent chair with interesting patterns could easily become the focal piece of furniture in your living room. If you are a lover of art, then go ahead and find geometric art paintings.
All in all, know that great interior design is all about you and what you want as well as how you use the design elements in a harmonious way.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
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Art lovers know the meaning of beauty yet artists know the subject even a lot more. To the latter, art is not all about paintings or photographs, it could cross all the way to the world of interior design. Let the artist in you be unleashed. Go ahead and buy the stuff that you love. You can then plan the design of your home around the art pieces that you bring in.
Home Design Supporting Art
There are various ways that you can have your art pieces framed using furniture and other design elements. First, you have to learn to repeat color and lines. For instance, you can use black and white images to echo the blacks and whites on the accessories and furniture pieces. There could be bright-colored accents in the room but the artworks would still be the ones that would stand out.
The repetition of color on your art will increase its impact in any space. Green pillows on the bed can be based on the greens that are seen on the artwork hung on the bedroom walls. Without these pillows, the art pieces will have a more difficult time balancing the visual interest that is being created in that room.
Lines can be repeated as the dining table mimics the curves and central color of the main painting used. Floral displays can add more colors to the space.
Color needs to be balanced which is why an art piece that has a lot of black on it should be balanced by something bright like red or orange. Such is also the case with the black leather sofa which has to be balanced by a red pillow or two.
Carrying color balance throughout the furnishings extends the painting’s influence.
Using multiple artworks created by the same artist or that have the same styles can also up the visual impact. A huge painting can be hung right above the fireplace, one that would contrast the strong vertical and horizontal lines on this architectural structure. The lines as well as the colors harmonize then draw the eyes towards the center of the room (right where the fireplace is), then throughout. All together, they create a stronger look that is difficult to achieve individually.
The placement of furniture can also improve the way art is presented inside a room. Paintings would look great on a blank wall but the way a bench is placed right below the underlines of an interesting painting should emphasize the art some more.
It would also help to hang mirrors strategically on the ceiling and walls. Make sure that the hallway shows repeated paintings because of mirror placement. This is a dramatic way of making paintings look weird but in a great kind of way.
Supporting art sometimes requires restraint. A piece of art right behind a sofa is inviting the visitor to look beyond the furniture and appreciate what’s at the back. Make sure that the wall color and the lampshades, as well as the rug come in a monochromatic palette. This means that the eyes will always rest on the art piece and the furniture.
If you happen to have an art piece that has a splash of interesting color on it, then make sure that you repeat that color on the walls of the adjacent rooms. This will create a greater impact that merely having accessories placed all over the same room.
Don’t stick to one color because no artist would do that. Go beyond your comfort zone in terms of your color palette. Hang a painting then make sure to use all the colors that you could find on that art piece on the design elements. The rug can pick up from the base color while the accessories could find inspiration on the colors used on the subject.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
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How many times have you marveled at a beautiful architectural detail? This could be from elegant chapels or rustic museums, or it could be from a colleague’s home; no matter where you saw that architectural detail, it left you with an awe-inspiring vision that’s hard to ignore.
The most common architectural details that you notice are ceiling beams, custom cabinetry, wall paneling, arched doorways and mantels. Any home that has one or more of these architectural details look instantly grand yet amazingly cozy at the same time.
The most beautiful architectural elements are interesting as well as beautiful to look at. Instead of going through labor-intensive interior design projects, why not try to achieve these architectural changes first?
Hang Draperies High, Very High
Don’t call that painter just yet. One way to literally change the look of your home is just to hang draperies way, way up. Hang the drapery rods high above the windows, right below the ceiling line. This should immediately draw the eyes towards the upper part of your home; doing this will render windows that are seemingly grander.
Window Casings Before Crown Molding
If you have rooms that do not have casings or those moldings all around the windows, then make sure to have them made. Prioritize these window casings over crown moldings. The latter are great but it won’t solve every design problem that you are craving to solve. Crown molding may be the go-to solution of most homeowners but this shouldn’t be so. If these casings are non-existent in your home, then it’s time for an upgrade. Remember that the windows fall just on your line of vision so it is a crucial part of your living space more than the ceiling line.
Home depots can help you with the sawing and precise measurements. One alternative is to have a professional do the work for you.
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Install a Faux Wainscot
This is a method that gives a plain wall a tad of visual interest. Measure then choose a flat, chair rail molding. Apply this at about a third of the wall from off the floor. You can then proceed to paint the rail molding using the same color as the top or bottom part of the wall. Use a contrasting color at the opposing top or bottom.
Don’t make this look like an amateur’s work, though. Just keep the design simple and make sure to begin with a small room such as the hallway or the dining room. Use any neutral color palette. Don’t make the mistake that others make by picking a color that’s too bright.
Hang Wall Art
Using simple frames around artworks or photos offers the kind of visual interest that is often seen on doorways as well as windows. Amp your wall art by creating interesting groupings on huge walls. Mix and match different frame styles but make sure that they coincide with the theme that you chose whether that’s traditional, ornate or modern.
Use Faux Brick Panels
What could be more fun than architectural brick panels? You would do well to have them in your home. There are faux versions that are now being sold in the market, which means, you can now convince your visitors that you have installed brick panels in your home. Apply a coat of paint to make the brick look more convincing. Installing these panels on a single wall can take about one hour plus the needed paint time.
‘Hope these tips in adding architectural details to your home were of help. Again, always keep your designs simple so that you would do less cutting, painting, and finishing.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
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Purple – just like any other color – can have many different meanings. As a homeowner, it is your privilege to know what colors are, what they’re made of, which colors best team up with which, and what emotions are invoked by each.
Knowing what the color purple can offer is also the duty of interior designers to learn. This is because they are the experts that many clients rely on. Through them, homeowners can make informed and educated choices regarding colors and how they can be used in their dwellings.
If you want to use purple in your kitchen, for instance, you need to find out whether you can use it subtly or more frequently. Look at elements where you could use purple and places where you’ve never used them in the past – wallpapers, fabrics, even accessories.
Purple can mean a lot of things. It could be restful, serene, elegant, spiritual, reverent, and calm. Yet it can also be philosophical, overactive, and creative in the right hue.
Royally Purple
Purple is a regal color this is why it is not commonly used in many homes. There are various forms where you could use this beautiful color. You could add white to come up with a tint that’s unique – lilac, mauve or lavender are all wonderful tints that come from the fusion of white and different hues of purple.
The more subtle or restful versions of this color can be used inside homes especially inside the bathroom and the bedroom. This is a color that promotes calmness (just make sure to use the right tint), even daydreaming.
Purple is also often used with yellow as they are hues that complement each other. These two can create a forceful statement that is both royal and dignified. Purple looks stunning on dining chairs and other pieces that feature fabrics; this is also the perfect accent color especially when used on a triadic scheme. This will blend well with orange and green as it provides a supremacy that may appear striking at first yet beautifully balances the rest of the design elements.
Purple in the Bedroom
Purple is versatile because it is a bright, fun color. It is great for different rooms in your home. You can create a beautiful atmosphere by adding purple, first, in the bedroom. Paint the walls with this beautiful color. It’s bright but also relaxing, use the eggplant shade to make the room more elegant. Use lavender in a pale shade to balance this dark color.
Take a step back and enjoy your work.
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Purple in the Living Room
The living room could evoke different emotions depending on the theme that you are trying to achieve. A shade of purple can be used as an accent wall. Actually, when you take a closer look at it, you could even mistake it as a color blue.
Use purple chairs, accent pillows and rugs. The living room becomes more exciting as you add this purple stuff. Just don’t make the mistake of using purple on every single wall or you would end up feeling woozy.
Purple Bathroom
When it comes to the bathroom, it’s time to use a tint of purple – lavender. This offers a feminine touch without being too womanly.
Purple is a relaxing hue that can work pretty well on the tub. You could spend hours in a relaxing bath as you redo the purple to a tint of lavender on your bathtub.
Deeper shades of purple could stage an air of royalty and mystery.
Again, you don’t have to paint every wall in your home with purple paint. Just know where to add purple touches and you would create an opulent-looking home with close to zero effort.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2016
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Black is probably the most misunderstood color in the whole, wide world. It is so bold that many people find it intimidating. It can evoke dark feelings. This is not a common go-to color in terms of home décor or interior design. Most homes with many family members do not believe that this is the color to use to induce bonding and harmony.
Black is classy, though. It is sophisticated in so many ways yet it is not for the amateur to handle. This is the color to use when you want to create fashionable and chic color schemes for a work space, even a kitchen. As long as you use it the right way, you will see how black can help you tell a wonderful story. It can even be paired with any color to achieve harmony.
Black Furniture
Black is often a complementary color. This is one of its finest advantages. So, whether you are planning to decorate the bedroom or the living room, black furniture can powerfully change the dimension in that room.
A beautiful black sofa and any coffee table is a pair that will provide a stunning contrast especially when placed on a bright-colored backdrop like powder yellow. Furniture is often the focal point of a design. For instance, adding a vase of colorful, fresh roses atop a hardwood tabletop plus a lush carpet below will surely be an ambience that’s worth noticing.
Black Spells Artistic
Black is a major enhancer of architectural structures. This is a color that adds an artistic flair so go ahead and paint the trim, molding or doors with black. Use green or aqua blue on walls to contrast with a calming effect. Use high gloss paint on concrete floors or any old wood furniture.
Use black in accessories and drapes to achieve cohesion.
Black Walls
Black may seem scary or even tricky but you must stop fearing this color if you want to use it effectively in your home. One can always use a change of color on your walls. Pick one wall as a focal wall then design it with horizontal or vertical stripes. You can also use marigold or auburn as foundations or simply choose any patterned wallpaper with hints of black on it.
Damask or paisley prints in black and white will also add a different kind of appeal in your home.
Black Accessories
Accessories are your best friends when you are out to pick a color scheme. When you use two solid colors, it is wise to incorporate black in the room. Use it on accent pieces such as clocks, vases, rugs or photo frames. These should add a cool yet classy vibe that would never compete with the overall design.
Always think of black as a solution when you’re on the edge. A room that is aching for a makeover would do well to have black.
Black Trim
Black may have a contradictory character but its use on the finishing touches of any room could provide the needed highlight. This is why black is often used on vaulted ceiling beams. This is a color that can effectively absorb light, thus, make sure that you use it with caution.
Black may appear unhappy or negative but if you use it correctly, it could also look trendy. Use it on window frames not just the exposed ceiling beams. Highlight other beautiful architectural details of your home. You could use high-gloss or lower sheen for the trimming.
Black is especially beautiful on windows and door casings, mantels and pillars. It is also perfect on the crown molding and just about any other architectural elements that outline a room.
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