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Thursday, July 28th, 2016
1586-10443-WH3 Swan Room Divider with File Storage is neutral-colored but the eye-popping details make it more interesting.
Wall colors have the power to impart drama or beauty in every room. What you need to do to achieve these both is to choose the colors perfectly. Sometimes, though, some homeowners use an excessive amount of bold colors on walls and other parts of their home. Among the rooms in a home, the living room tends to be overdone when it comes to paint colors.
If you don’t want to make this same mistake, then you have to know the effects of the colors that you choose for your living environment. Consider the amount of natural light when used inside the living room. Your choice of color can also be dependent on the style of the room.
If you want to achieve a calm yet elegant ambience, then settle for neutral paint colors. You can choose from creams, whites, grays, taupe, and browns. These are the classic options for the living room as they tend to please just about everyone.
Choose from monochromatic, analogous, triad, complementary, warm, split-complementary, neutral or cool hues. Apply paint that will surely highlight the living room design.
The Green Living Room
Green is a fresh color that you can use to invoke a relaxing feeling inside the living room. It is advisable to use light hues such as green because they offer a more comfortable feeling. Use a bit of white or yellow to go with your green paint as this duo will create a more dashing appeal.
Those who love natural beauty should add fresh plants or flowers as accent pieces in the living room. Put some wood furniture pieces to have an enhanced interior.
FFDM’s Antebellum Collection shows an ensemble of colorful elements.
The Yellow Living Room
Yellow has a welcoming appeal that will add to the hominess of a living room. Applying yellow paint will only be deemed effective if you choose the right design elements to go with it. Poorly-lit surfaces such as dark hallways and foyers will be brighter if you paint them with yellow. Try a medley of purple and yellow as this is the best contrast that you could come up with. Just make sure that you use one color as a dominant hue and the other only as an accent.
The Blue Living Room
Choose blue also for a cool look. If you use this color together with red and yellow, then what you achieve is the so-called triadic color. This is an awesome and interesting color to use in the living room because it is unique or one that is not used too often.
The Red Living Room
Are you bold enough to use the color red in your living room? This can comprise one statement wall – an accent wall – that will surely catch anyone’s attention.
Red is luxurious and energetic. Most restaurants use red for a good reason. Be careful in using this color as this tends to make one feel restless after quite some time. Combining green and black with red will give you a fantastic triad, too.
The Brown Living Room
Brown is a classic color, one that is reliable and is often seen in most wood furniture. The deep brown hue of most furniture pieces can match a dark green wall or any natural wood accents. What you achieve with brown and green is a natural contrast that is pleasing to the eyes.
Nearer to the color brown is orange which can also be used to add warmth and zest to the living room.
The Neutral Living Room
Are you still unsure of what color to use in your living room? Then go ahead and play safe with neutrals. The neutral palette is used extensively in many living room themes. Here, you can display colorful artworks, bright décor, and just about any hue-laden masterpiece.
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
Wesley Allen Bar and Game Room Bar Stool B263H24
There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. Tile may be the most used backsplash material at the moment but there are many other choices to look at. Natural stone is also a fast-growing option. With the right installer, your options grow even more.
What to choose?
Wood Mosaic
A mosaic tile backsplash can be fashioned out of any antique or old thing. For instance, an old boat wood can be used as a moisture-repellent material. This kind of wood mosaic backsplash no longer requires sealant or grout.
Reclaimed Wood
Whoever said hardwood is just for flooring and walls has clearly not seen the beauty of hardwood backsplash. A standout feature of open-concept kitchens is a modern backsplash. You can stray from tradition by installing a wood backsplash instead. This reclaimed wood backsplash should warm up any concrete or stainless steel environment.
Marble Plus Wallpaper
Not a lot of people opt for a white kitchen and those who do tend to set up an all-white environment. A white marble backsplash will work wonders if paired with the correct floral wallpaper. Who will come out the star? In this case, the more patterns or fanciful features the design element has, then it tends to be the star of the show.
The Photo Wall
Again, you can break away from tradition by customizing the backsplash of your kitchen. Instead of the usual tiled backsplash, go for a photo wall instead. Give your kitchen a more sentimental twist by having a cutting-edge family-wall-of-sorts backsplash.
Add orange accents to liven up any monochromatic palette.
Mirror, Mirror
A mirrored backsplash is a beautiful option for those who are in love with any mirrored surface. Any small kitchen space would immediately look and feel bigger once a mirrored surface is used as a backsplash. Use this together with bright white marble as a kitchen countertop and what you’ve achieved is sublime.
Distressed mirrors can also be used to reflect the light inside the kitchen. This will brighten up the space without being too glaring. The vintage look will also pair well with wooden cabinetry.
Coffee Bean and Tea Bar
The coffee bean backsplash will surely catch the attention of any guest. This will effortlessly become the focal point in the kitchen as it provides the unique texture to your wall.
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Bold and Energetic
Any homeowner or chef would surely feel at home in a colorful kitchen. Try white tiles, with anything green and blue for your backsplash; no matter what materials you use, for as long as you use this tri-color scheme, then you’re sure to energize the room.
Concrete
Embossed concrete used as a tile backsplash may be an intricate project to take on but these interlocking patterns can offer a sense of formality in any kitchen. Pair these with traditional cabinetry to achieve a classic appeal.
Metallics
Practically any color can work well with a metallic backsplash. Stainless steel tiles provide a contemporary contrast to bold-colored cabinetry. You can also opt for a more geometric design if you will dress up a modern kitchen. White bronze tiles can be finished with light patina to add visual interest.
Contemporary kitchens can have a more sophisticated look if they use a penny-tile backsplash. The round metallic tiles pop against any dark-colored walls, black door, or lacquer cabinets.
Among the metallic, the most famous is the copper tile. This is a ceramic tile covered with a thin coating of copper. This protective coating will give the material a natural patina over time, one that you would surely love.
Use a pH-balanced cleanser so you won’t damage the copper finish.
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
1586-75907-GRY1 Soiree Sideboard is the perfect home for your valued silverware.
Buying finishes and materials from discount shops may save you a lot of money on an interior design project but this choice poses higher risk. If you are not careful, you can also create a space that looks bland. This is why every homeowner must always buy high-end materials from the onset. The cost may be more but you get to maximize the potential of the material plus the impact that it creates is limitless.
If you want to make sure that you buy only the finest things without splurging too much, then here are a few tips –
The Tile Wall
A full-height wall made of tiles can have a huge impact whether it is set up in the shower zone or the powder room. A standard shower that is 60’ long and a ceiling at a height of 8 feet means you should have a 40-sq.ft. wall surface that is free for you to work on. This means that you can buy a marble tile for about $5-$6 for every sq.ft. and you get a stunning accent wall for just about $200.
Use a low-cost tile to balance your budget yet still achieving that high-end appeal.
Stone hexagonal mosaic flooring plus simple white walls will also provide the harmonized approach that you need in your home.
The Single-Slab Backsplash
Use a single stone slab for that huge surface that needs to be covered. This is the case with a kitchen island countertop. Imagine having a bronzite island countertop, oh, you’d surely be the talk of the town for months!
A smaller part of the single slab can be used as a backsplash for the bathroom. This is a more beautiful option than the usual tiling. Unbroken grains can have an awesome effect which spells customization. This will provide a subtle and classy appeal.
Ask stone suppliers about their slim cutoffs which are often left over from those huge slab countertops that have been previously cut. Here, you have a huge chance of getting a discounted price so ask well.
A Piece of Art
Do you agree that the most dramatic art piece is the one that is large-scale? You should. Investing on a painted canvas rather than a whole lot of smaller art pieces will give you an roomful of color and drama minus the fuss.
The Vintage West Collection of Hooker Furniture spells richness, luxury, comfort and style.
Huge Mirrors
One of the proven ways to dramatically increase the high-end appeal of a room is to increase the scale of the mirrors that you set up there. No mirror would overwhelm any space, in fact, it would even open up a compact room. So go ahead and invest in an expansive mirror that will not just make your place look great but also has the tendency to double your investment.
Wood Floor
Wood flooring has the power to up the look of any space. No other flooring material will be able to give your home the richness and beauty that wood can give – bear that in mind. Sure, wood costs more but its beauty and durability will more than compensate for the cost.
Large Accent Pillows
Throw pillows seem to be not worth anyone’s attention but none could be more wrong. Any pillow that is less than 18 inches is screaming store bought. Try finding larger accent pillows which will make your living room appear more high-end.
An Elegant Light Fixture
Another design element that has a huge impact in any home is the light fixture. Don’t immediately default to brass chandeliers, instead, go for the more modern fixtures such as wall sconces, pendant lighting, and such.
You see, achieving that high-end appeal wasn’t that difficult, was it?
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
The Century Furniture Living Room Fushun Bunching Cocktail Table 699-606-2 will look great with a garden wall right behind it.
Have you ever heard of a vertical garden before? This can generate healthy oxygen while offering a lovely focal point. This system is as stunning as a beautiful piece of art. It does require more maintenance compared to other wall coverings but its texture and power to bring life to a room is worth every extra ounce of energy that you exert. Make sure that you replace the plants now and then. Taking care of the system is paramount if you want the garden wall to look great all the time.
‘Can’t wait to get started? Here’s how –
Pick the Planting System
A lot of garden stores sell garden walls or the so-called vertical planter. There are some who use fiberglass planter tray systems. With them, planting becomes easy and fast and the replacement of plants become worry-free.
Remember that when one of the plants in your system is suffering from pest, disease or burning, it should be taken out and replaced right away. Doing this will prevent the death of the rest of your plants.
Trays are durable. It is best to ask the help of a professional when you finally decide to hang yours. Once the tray is hung, all you have to do is to take care of the plants.
Another good choice for DIY enthusiasts is the pocket system. This is soft to touch and easy to hang even on your own. This system is great for a small scale garden wall because you can hang it at the back of doors.
Pick the Plants
Choose six-inch plants for your green wall. Make sure that these are the types of plants that interest you the most. Keep in mind the texture and effect that they have. Consider also their lighting needs.
Succulents are the most robust. They need very little water yet they could provide an amazing visual presentation. Sedum can also be a great choice.
Don’t be afraid to use plants with different water needs. You can actually put them all together in the same tray. The plants will pick up the right amount of water that they need, just make sure that you set up the recommended type of pebbles and soil for your planter.
Here’s another tip – use draping plants to enhance and cover more space. These plants are sure to give more bang to your buck.
Wallpapering is not such a great idea to use in the bathroom. Moisture tends to destroy it; so, instead of the usual wallpaper, you may use green walls, roof, and a Zen-like garden wall.
Choose Your Wall
Always keep in mind that you are literally hanging a garden. You will need nails, dirt, even fertilizer. There are plants that are trickier to hang and there are also planting systems that require studs to support them.
A professional is your best option when it comes to hanging the plant system. This expert will take into account the size and weight of the plant system to make sure that the wall in your home would be able to accommodate it.
The wall that you choose should also be easy to access.
7070-002CR Rivington 3 over 3 Sofa will surely look livelier with a garden wall behind it.
Find a Light Source
The wall should always be near a window or a light source. Make sure that you use natural light so that your plants will live a healthy life. Green walls can bring life to exposed bricks. It can also be a great connector for indoor and outdoor spaces.
It might get expensive to fill the planters so find draping plants or vines instead. A minimalist look would also go a long way when it comes to visual impact.
Find a Steady Water Source
At the end of the day, your plants will need water indoors. Succulents can go for almost an entire week without watering. Others need more so check out your local nurseries for details.
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Monday, July 25th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room Sanctuary Four-Drawer Chest
Sky blue is a color that hints of the seaside; lets you picture springtime; and the bright blue skies. There are many reasons to love this calm color. You can use this in both interior and exterior parts of your home namely the ceilings, kitchens, bedrooms, even that cute picket fence.
All About Blue
Blue is the color of honesty, trust, even loyalty. It is often quiet, sincere and reserved. This isn’t your go-to color if you don’t want to draw attention as it detests confrontation.
Speaking of color psychology, blue is also believed to be a reliable as well as a responsible hue. Sky blue is confident and secure, it is a great color to give direction and order in any work or living space.
Blue seeks out tranquility and peace above any other characteristic. It is a color that promotes mental and physical relaxation, thus, it can reduce stress.
Don’t you just feel a sense of calm if you see a sea of cloud-like blue? It is because it can slow down one’s metabolism. The paler the blue color is the more independent you would feel.
In giving meaning to blue, it can also relate to one-on-one communication. This is especially true when you speak the truth verbally. Blue, in essence, is the public speaker, also the teacher.
Blue is an idealistic color. It enhances self-expression and one’s ability to communicate his wants or needs. This is a color that inspires high ideals.
If you are conservative when it comes to interior design, then blue is the right color for you. It is predictable, non-threatening, and safe. Blue can be determined in pursuing any endeavor that it is after.
Blue is difficult to alter because it is inflexible when faced with a different or new idea. It may analyze, consider, and mull things over but it has its own version of reality.
Blue can also be nostalgic as it tends to live in the past. If all these descriptions reflect your personality then you can go ahead and pick blue as your color scheme.
There are many other reasons why blue would work for you –
The sky blue of this Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Sekani 27207 blends beautifully with the chocolate brown background.
Blue Is Classic
Sky blue can be worn all year long. It can look great in spring, look fresh when paired with citron and pale green. During summer, sky blue’s vibrant partners are turquoise and white; and in the cooler months, you can warm up this color by adding rich orange, gold and chocolate.
Sky Blue Is A Crowd Favorite
Are you searching for a color that is usable in your home? Sky blue is fun and bright for those who like things to be flamboyant. It is also a subdued color for people who love the classics. This is a hue that is non-gender specific.
Sky Blue Is Enduring
If you are picking the colors for tile work, cabinetry, or a new sofa, then sky blue is a great hue to resort to. It will not look old or tired even after you use it for a season or two.
One other reason why sky blue is enduring is because it can cool down any warm hue. You can pair it with bright colors such as cherry red if you want to achieve a summery look. This color can also remind people of their childhood memories where they go to the beach or look at the clear, blue skies. Remember that nothing can be more beach-like than sky blue.
For a more polished look, sky blue can be paired with sandy or creamy hues. This is the traditional choice for a subdued living room scheme.
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Friday, July 22nd, 2016
1586-75200B-BRN Long Board Rectangle Dining Table with 2-20in leaves
The growing demand for brass, gold and other metallic accents has thrust the mixed-metal schemes to the public’s attention. The classic combination of gold and silver, the rustic charm of copper, and other metallic fusions form the foundations of a design or are just pieces of a much larger puzzle. So, whether you lovev Art Deco or the contemporary look, there is much, much more to the mixed metal theme that you can enjoy –
Pick Your Favorite
When you are out to mix metals, remember that you are still basically mixing colors. So the same rules apply – the dominant tone must have a secondary tone that would give the room a visual structure that works. Different items can have steely tones like the chair legs, the base of a lamp, or the curtain rods.
There isn’t a single, concrete formula that works for every home. How much metal you use depends on your taste. If you have no idea on how to begin, then it’s safe to start with 70-percent and 30-percent. This is a good ratio for one tone that is dominant and the other being the secondary hue.
Gold Is the Star of the Show
What is a metallic theme without gold, right? A lot of common items have gold tones such as small accessories and curtains. Not a lot come in silver, though. The most common silver pieces are mantel vases.
For gold-inspired theme to work, you have to make sure that the tone is carefully spread throughout the entire room. This color should not be cramped in just one place.
A large room with more elements and accessories should have a single goal – to keep the eyes moving throughout the room, with each metallic element shown here and there.
Fabrics in Metallic Finishes
Don’t forget to use fabric with metallic finishes when working with metallic tones. Add variety then spread the palette everywhere in your home. For example, you can use a gold-yellow accent pillow to bring warmth on a seat. This is an effective way of using metallic tones without going overboard.
You can also use one large object such as a coffee table as an anchor. The gold color of this table will serve as the dominant color and then accents can be added everywhere else.
While gold and silver are a great combo, it wouldn’t be wise to use a lot of silver. Silver is brighter and it tends to sparkle more than gold. Don’t drown the beauty of gold by using more silver. Just have a few hints of silver against the more dominant gold tone.
Choose and Fuse
It is possible to use more than two metal tones inside a room. When you do this, though, be sure to consider the actual size of the room. A wide room should have dashes of silver, copper and gold. These will add personality to the space without making it look cluttered.
Every metal must be equally represented. Allow each to blend with the rest of the natural and eclectic finishes. Every metal is approximately 1/3 of the metal palette so use it sparingly but visibly.
A smaller space – the ones that are smaller than 500 square feet – should have no more than two metal tones. This is so the space won’t look like an antique shop in the process.
Mismatch Mishaps
At times, the best way to have finishes balance elegantly is to not match them at all. An example of a dreamy space made dreamy by metallic tones is having a stool, accessories, and nightstand in different metallic colors. When you do this, be sure to make the cooler tones more dominant. So use more pale gold than silver.
Objects must also come with varying finishes. Your options range from the aged, polished to brushed.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2016
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There is an ever-growing trend on velvet interiors lately. There are many beautifully-designed places – some are even featured in interior design magazines – where this lovely material is used. Using velvet as a replacement for any other material can surely be considered an upgrade. Before you set out and find furniture pieces clothes in this classy material, you might as well learn its history to appreciate it more.
Velvet and Its Rich History
Velvet, believe it or not, has been around for thousands of years. Different nations have used it for different cultural reasons, through the centuries. Velvet is a highly-valued material that was equated to power, wealth and royalty.
The modern world now has manufacturing methods that made velvet available to everyone. Thanks to the expertise of Englishman Edmund Cartwright who made the power loom in 1785. In our day, velvet is known to be more versatile than the type that ancient people used.
What’s great about this textile is that it will never go out of style. Imagine this material lasting through the early Renaissance, to the early Asian palace dwellers, all the way to Belgium which became a major producer of velvet during the 1500s.
Silk Velvet
This kind of velvet has a signature sheen and it is also soft to touch. One touch and you know you’re feeling a luxurious material. Use this material in areas that have light traffic only. Take note of this as it is keen on revealing the pressures that it goes through. Highly-exposed silk velvet will end up with a lot of marks and creases so limit it to rooms such as the bedroom.
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Linen Velvet
In contrast to the first type, linen velvet is more matte, hence, it has a shorter pile. It even feels drier when you touch it. It is easy to detect this kind of velvet; just look for that subtle strie and you know you’ve found one. This is not a defect, rather, a natural result of not being able to spin uniform-gauge yarn.
Here’s a tip, if you want to know the fiber content of a fabric, then be sure to read the showroom tags. The first item is often the face fiber while the second one is the ground fiber.
Cotton Velvet
This is considered as a tufted fabric. It is plain-woven with the pile and has about three millimeters of surface fiber length.
Cotton velvet may not be easy to clean, it even absorbs dyes well, but it is a thing of beauty if you know how to take care of it.
Nowadays, modern cotton velvet contains polyester fibers which make the fabric more resistant to wearing and tearing.
There may be dye-lot issues so ask for the showroom staff to order you swatches of the present dye lot. You would be surprised that velvet color may look different in the store than when you bring the actual swatches in your home.
Wool Velvet
Coziness and warmth are two of the elements that make velvet stunning. Wool velvet is a durable upholstery for those wintry months. This will feel hot during the summer season, though, so use a slipcover during the warmer seasons. Just make sure that the slipcover is loose, though, as it may ruin the nap if it’s too tight.
Mohair Velvet
This is a kind of wooly, soft fabric made from the silky hair of an Angora goat. And, nope, this is not the same as the Angora rabbit wool. If you want to cover your headboard or sofa with mohair, then be sure that you are really decided. This material could last for a very, very long time.
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2016
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White may be white but there’s a lot of white to choose from. Neutrals may be quite popular but they can be uninspiring especially in the wrong hands. Popular design options include owning investment pieces such as sofas and sturdy cabinets that are neutrals yet it can be fun to take a risk sometimes. Your paisleys may not awe everyone all the time yet it’s the thought of being fearless that counts. If you’re ready to take risks in interior design, then here are some tips that you can consider –
Be Yourself
Here’s a point when you have to be honest. Not a lot of people would want to combine three different fabrics plus an animal print rug so why jump in? Most of the time, simplicity is all it takes to have fashionable interiors.
Fuse shades and hues coming from a single color. This monochromatic move is a popular scheme used by many designers. When you step up and layer two different shades of blue, with two shades of red, plus an accent of neutrals, then what you have achieved is a risk worth taking.
All that taking risks entails is for you to be yourself and to not try to pretend to be someone else.
Lovely Neutrals
If you happen to own a neutral sofa, then you have the leeway to use pillows, paint colors, and draperies in bright colors. Are you a huge fan of brown? Then pair it with your textured, neutral-colored sofa.
Fear Not
Don’t think that being artsy is all for Art students. You, too, can take risks by using bright, clear hues and having them mixed with other interesting colors. Bold may be dramatic but it is a good way to make a statement. The colors of the pillows that you use on your sofa will surely capture the attention of your guests.
The stairs are an often overlooked place when it comes to interior design. This may be on the same level that you use the powder room to experiment on a few wallpaper options. Stairwells are small spaces that do not have furniture. It doesn’t have much of the design elements that are often used in other rooms. Since this is the case, make good use of the non-existence of furniture here by hanging a beautiful, framed work of art. This can be a colorful painting or a huge photograph of your entire family.
Focal Points and Your Leap of Faith
There are many design tricks in interior design books but one of the rules that can magnify the impact of design in your home is to pick a focal point that you could use. Having a transparent coffee table, for instance, will not strain the eyes, thus, they will have time to look at the visual load that is offered by the furniture pieces.
So don’t chicken out – just take your time and choose the pieces that will go in creating that non-traditional look.
Did you know that not all geometric pattern pieces automatically become the focal point? Add interest by using a little geometry to make the room a little more interesting.
If you want to go on high speed in terms of your interior design, then just have a single expressive wall color. Find also an adorable fabric that can make hearts beat a tad faster. Weave the fabric throughout the room, there’s no need for a lot of patterns in order for a room to become more exciting. At times, all that you would need is a fusion of one bold color and a special pattern and you’re good.
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2016
FFDM Antebellum Collection: This is a classic take in setting up a library.
Organizing bookshelves may not be your idea of spending the weekend but there are actually people who are extreme enthusiasts. The bibliophiles even think that books have their own personalities, even histories, thus, they should be displayed for the world to see, not hidden. You may not be as extreme as these people but it is, nevertheless, needful to have books organized.
The Book Organizing Project
It might be a bit challenging to begin organizing your book collections but your efforts will not be wasted, you’ll see. Once every book has a place to call its home, you will soon feel the joys of clutter-free surroundings.
Consider also if there are books that you would be willing to donate. Once you have segregated the books that you still read and those that you will give away, then it’s time to see what sort of bookshelf you will be investing in.
A Place to Reflect
You don’t have to be obsessessed with books just to organize your own library. Actually, it doesn’t even have to be a designated library. There are corners and spaces in your home that are not used or misused. Find those areas and consider setting up your bookshelves or book cabinets there.
If you have a huge collection of books, though, you can make the library as the heart of your home. You can combine the first and second floors of your home then have a circular staircase complete the two-storey library. The double-height book home will surely be more enticing if the stairs are made with elegant oak.
Other options for larger book collections is for the shelves to run from floor to ceiling. You can have a special ladder to go with these shelves. This is the best tool for easy browsing among these shelves.
If you are feeling more magnanimous with your budget, then have your house built around your book cabinets or shelves. These shelvings look best with exposed wood beams and other industrial theme elements. Your book volumes could also stretch up to two storeys accessible by a wooden staircase. The top can have a simple desk overlooking the garden right outside your home. Picture yourself reading a book here while you peek – once-in-a-while – over the top of the novel that you’re reading.
With smaller collections, you can make do with a book tower. Build this by simply stacking books on the floor. A small wooden desk can also hold your small collections.
Another choice that you can make is to convert an unused corner into your reading nook. Have a designated desk and chair by that corner and have a small stack of books placed on the desk. If you install a corner shelf to house your books, then make sure that it follows the ceiling’s angle. Yet another wooden ladder would make accessibility a breeze.
A crafts desk could also serve as a companion to your bookshelves. Here, you get to hang your arts and crafts on the wall where the desk is nearest. The books can be organized according to the color of their spines if you want to up the level of artistry in that corner.
The Uttermost Accessories Twist Bookends 20140 aren’t your usual bookends.
A Last Reminder
No matter what you decide to come up with regarding your home library, the key is to be able to display the books in a manner that won’t look boring. These books, after all, are meant to be shown. Add a personal touch by mixing a photograph or two in the bookshelves. Remember that saying which says a picture is worth a thousand words? These framed photos should make the display a lot more interesting.
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
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Who cares if it’s another season and you’d want to feel the warmth of summer in your home? Just picture the beauty of this sunny season, from curtains billowing in the gentle wind, shell décor, freshly-squeezed orange juice, and such, and you would be begging to get into the summer vibe straightaway.
If you’re ready to jump into the summer routine, here are ways to get crafty and creative –
Outdoor Curtains Are In
What could be more summery than white curtains hung outdoors? Add these ASAP to your lovely porch, they are the perfect provisions for privacy and a little shade.
Pearly Shells and Flowers
Begin your decorating project by filling up, partway, a huge glass vase with sand. You can then add shells that you found on the beach to complete this summer decorative piece. If you have kids, have them help out in filling up the vase with their own shell picks.
If shells don’t tickle your fancy then you can always add wild flowers into the glass jar instead. Snip some flowers from your own garden and have them fill a jelly jar. This is the natural alternative to buying those bottled potpourri in shops.
Fun and Calm
What was that again? Yup, you can actually have both fun and calm on the same deck. Place colorful cushions, your guitar on its stand, and your collection of pottery out on your deck. This is the perfect setup for a series of relaxed afternoons in that area.
‘Want to hold parties instead? That’s possible, too. Invite your friends and have a fun party right by the deck.
The All-Summer Bar
Set up a lovely tray complete with some glasses and lime – these are the starter pieces for your summer bar. Add a few summer drinks that you love and – voila – you have an instant bar right in your home.
‘Want to set up the bar outdoors? Then do so. A cabana would be the perfect alternative to a corner bar in your home. Hang a colorful swinging chair to complete the theme.
Speak of outdoor changing area, if you happen to have a pool in your backyard, then it would also be handy to have a changing booth right outside. Be sure to stylize this booth in your home, too.
Summer Spells Remodeling
Remove all sorts of clutter in your home, especially from the kitchen cabinets. Have the unused pieces donated or handed down. You will be amazed at the amount of breathing space that you’d be able to create with some cleanups.
As soon as you’re done cleaning, you can then bring in a visual masterpiece such as well-chosen driftwood. This cool chunk of wood can be placed as a decorative piece on the coffee table or in your bookshelf.
Summer Colors Only
It’s only logical to use lively colors when setting up a summer-themed home. Use blue as it is the perfect representation of the color of water. This offers a calming and cooling effect that is very gentle to the eyes.
Orange tones also work because it is as energetic as the rays of the summer sun. Use it with yellow or red to bring a zing to your home.
Whoever thought soft gray could also work on a summer theme? Its neutrality will add that classic touch to the bright yellows that you bring in. This gives any home a concrete-like vibe so it is a convenient and cool foundation to your summer elements.
Pink is a standalone color that will create an impact that’s difficult to forget. Use champagne pink or hot pink to complement the summer hues all over your home.
The Beach Theme
You can never go wrong with white and blue stripes when it comes to summer design so go ahead and freshen up your bed with these crisp stripes. This fusion of colors provides the needful beach house elegance so shop around for the coolest bedding and accessories.
Bring in a surfboard, roll up some beach towels by your front entrance, have everything as bright and sunny as your disposition and, yes, no one can beat your lovely summer theme.
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